Food is great , flavorful, big , big servings.cocktails are spectacular ambiance is good, warm ,…read moreservice is excellent I highly recommend this restaurant. It's one of a kind in Brisbane

The menu at the shiny and new Communal Bar and Eat House is huge. Not just in options to order but…read morein size. It's A3 at least and yet it still can't distract you from what a change this side of Brisbane Square (nearest the library) has undergone. This side is taken up by Communal which is a bar come bistro come sit down dining space. It's also joined by Meat & Eat, Chow Down and Cafe Brisbane. Behind the subway tiles, yellow accents and wood panelling and just enough design sensibility to balance it all, is a well-polished casual dining option. Communal is bringing affordable and decent quality to city-workers, tourists and general punters alike. There's nothing scary or particularly unfamiliar on the menu. Steaks, seafood, pizzas, burgers, and your standard Caesar or Greek salads feature along with trusty chips and aioli. And it's this that makes it a great choice for entertaining anyone and everyone. It's not going to polarize too many if you're dining in a group. And, if you're like me who fights the "this is too fancy" fight every time your folks are in town, then bookmark Communal - they'll feel right at home with their hearty steak sandwich while still secretly appreciating they tried something new. I dined at lunch and opted for the greek lamb salad with heirloom tomato, citrus olives, haloumi and verjuice. There was even some pink grapefruit snuck in along side the decorative and edible flowers. As far as CBD lunch time options go, this fits nicely under the $20 mark, leaves you feeling well-fed and feels nothing like the fast-paced takeaway office lunches you might be familiar with. Service was speedy and it's worth noting it's counter service where you'll be given a table number. Should you be settling in for a long lunch or there for dinner you can pair your meal with a range of 24 tap beers, cocktails by the jug and wines from an expansive selection. They say sharing is caring so why not grab a long table, a bunch of friends and put Communal's menu to work!

Have been to Communal a couple of times now, and it's quickly becoming one of my favourite spots in…read morethe city.. At first glance, the menu does seem quite overpriced, but then you realise that the share platters are probably very huge and could serve a small group of people (not that I've ordered one of these share platter YET). Three out of the four times I've visited we've ordered the sangria jug, a woodfired pizza and hot chips and the fourth time, I tried the karaage chicken burger - delicious! The only reason why I'm not giving this 5 stars is because the music is often a bit too loud for conversation, and being an open plan restaurant the lack of air conditioning would make me avoid this place on a hot day.. Highly recommend to anyone that fancies a pizza and drinks after work, I think that this place would be great for a large group!

On a friend's recommendation I gave Char Char Yiros a miss for once (still love you guys) in favour…read moreof this new kebab kid on the block. On walking into the place I got the sense it was still a work in progress, with some tradesmen on a ladder doing what look like some plumbing work. But it didn't get in the way of me making my order, which was one of their tasty sounding 'Shish tawouk kebab' -- chicken skewer, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion & garlic mayo in Lebanese bread. I've never had a kebab with pickles on it before, and I have to say -- I'm converted! The tartness of the pickles and crunch of marinated mustard-seeds went well with the garlic mayo (a similar combination that you find in Western hamburgers). The chicken pieces were tender and expertly cooked. Their bread is good quality too -- chewy and strong enough to hold its contents; no fuss no muss. At $8 it's about the same as a yiros across the road (although you get a bigger portion for your money), and as the guy serving me pointed out, it's traditional Middle-Eastern cuisine, as opposed to the Greek take you get at Char Char. They have some really interesting looking items on the menu I'd like to try, such as their walnut labne, chicken fahita and charcoal-cooked whole chicken (served w/ garlic dip & Lebanese bread). They also have an outdoor courtyard (still having the final touches put on but operational nonetheless) where you can take your meal. You can even have a shisha (traditional Middle-Eastern water-pipe used to smoke flavoured tobacco) if you're so inclined.

A couple of friends and I went to Arabella's for dinner last night. After we'd finished our meals,…read morenone of us could say we were left satisfied. Up until the point where your food is placed in front of you, the experience is promising. The menu options sound delicious, and prices look more than reasonable. I also liked how I was able to sit in the window and people watch from my perch. My friend ordered the Lamb shish plate ($15) and my partner and I chose the Shata Chicken Wings ($10 for 12) for nibblies. Our wings came out on a small dish with some garlic dip, and two pieces of pita bread. The wings were in truth, quite flavourless. They had some heat to them, but I wouldn't count heat as 'flavour'. The Lamb shish wasn't a large meal as it suggests in the menu listing: "2 charcoal cooked lamp rump skewers, 1 vege skewer, creamy yogurt sauce, served with rice, garden salad and wood fired bread". It wasn't presented well, nor was it flavourful or filling. One thing I would recommend from Arabella's is the Charcoal Chicken. You can purchase a perfectly blackened chook here for $14 (a half is $8). I'm not willing to give up on this place just yet. I'm going to go back and try out the kebabs. I've heard good reports about this place from around the traps, and so I'll probably give it another go. I could have just caught them on a bad night.

Fantastic food. The jerk chicken was very moist (I believe thigh meat) and BBQed with sauce rather…read morethan a dry rub. The coconut rice and vegetables on the side were fantastic. The pumpkin curry with roti was served taco style with wonderfully crispy, fried cauliflower and topped with pickled onions. The portions for the small sizes are typical main portions at most restaurants and a large is absolutely massive. Prices are reasonable for the portion size and quality. Expect to spend roughly about $20 per main here (as of 2019). So far it's my favourite restaurant in Brisbane that specialises in food from the American continents.

New restaurant; obviously some teething problems but food was mostly good and fresh. Popular with…read morethe locals who are spoiled for choice which augers well.

Great kebabs and the chips with chicken salt are always cooked to perfection…read more I Usually order the large combo doner kebab when super hungry which provides suffecient sustanance. Awesome range of drinks too, with Dr. Pepper a staple! Best-most consistent- kebabs in Brisbane!

Ever since I found this place in Yelp, I have been returning there around once a week for my lunch…read moretime fill ups. These are some of the greatest kebabs outside of the city and it beats Fortitude Valley kebab shops hands down. Value for money, friendliness, cleanliness are all winners here, and the meat is delicious!! They have some combo deals as well and chips and gravy, all very good!! I've noticed spinach pastries but have not yet tried them.. definitely a winner !

Went here on a Wednesday, there wasn't a great deal of atmosphere but it may have been because it…read morewas mid week. The interior was nice and we were seated by the back window overlooking an outdoor area which would be a cracking view on a sunny day. We ordered a cider and a beer... The beer took forever to arrive but we were told it was due to having to change over the keg, which is understandable but would have been nice to be told that initially. The waiter was European and well spoken, providing solid service. We ordered a share platter of cured meats, olives, gherkins and super thinly sliced bread that was so crispy and delicious I was lovin life!! Our mains were pan seared barramundi with macadamia couscous which for a delightful twist, wasn't couscous at all, it was crushed and toasted macadamia nuts with pepitas adding a sexy texture tango with the fish and side of roasted brussel sprouts... And rump steak medium rare with smokey mash and creamy jus that you'd propose to if you could. All in all it was a stellar meal and I'd love to go back another time to get into the cocktail list, possibly one afternoon to take advantage of the views and perhaps with a bit more atmosphere.

We ate out in the Euro Garden for a cheeky Friday lunch and I have to say it was a delightful…read morelittle find. The BBQ was going full pelt for lunch service and the smells combined with a table in the sun was a lovely way to enjoy the Brisbane weather. The feeling of being in someone's sophisticated city courtyard is complete sitting on recycled timber tables set at the end of a lane way, but surrounded by the green of the kitchen's herb garden. A very clever setup. We had the BBQ bangalow pork belly with roast potatoes served with onion jam & a caeser salad. The food was generously sized and 2 serves of pork was more than enough for three of us to share for lunch. A tasty BBQ sauce was a great accompaniment to the pork although I did find the pork a little fatty and would have liked it cooked just slightly longer to be caramalised more. The egg on the caeser salad was perfectly cooked and the bacon crispy and just a drizzle of dressing. Really well constructed. The potatoes? Roasted but not crispy but still Yum! This is definitely the spot for an extended lunch in the sun & I keep telling myself I must come back and check out the Euro restaurant proper as this is the second time I've walked through to get to another feature of the Urbane group.

Greek food is something I don't often crave but when it hits the urge for salty, meaty, cucumber…read morefilled satisfaction grips me hard. Luckily I live relatively close to The Yiros Shop. My husband and I order the lamb plate - this comes with greek salad, fresh pita, chips & tzatziki plus I add in a side of haloumi. As a gluten-free diner this sates my yearnings perfectly and the haloumi distracts me from the definitely-not-gluten-free chips. The staff here are so lovely it's ridiculous. Nothing is too much trouble and they put so much care into serving great food. Each time they package the chips separately (due to my gluten allergy). For $22 we always we always end up with far too much food from their generous serving sizes and often have some left over for husbands breakfast the next day. I highly recommend this beautiful little store and the genuine people who run it. Gia Mas to The Yiros Shop!

The Yiros Shop does a good job executing on the contemporary Greek fast casual concept that's…read morebecoming increasingly popular (Souvla in San Francisco most prominently comes to mind), but after my visit I think they need to spend just a bit more time on the core of a gyro as opposed to the peripherals. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? While my server at The Yiros Shop seemed to be no older than sixteen, he was very polite and efficient, and explained my options to me in a way that directed me towards some good options. I was disappointed that they didn't accept American Express, but I'm finding that's pretty common in Australia. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? $15.50 AUD got me a pretty good sized mixed meat yiro, which was a pretty good deal even though, as you'll see, they skimped on the meat a bit. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? I'll start off by saying that I liked the selection of meats and peripherals at The Yiros Shop, and it was clear that these were some fresh ingredients. Having said that, I felt a bit robbed of those fresh looking meats, and instead my mixed meat yiro was packed with french fries, tahini sauce, and vegetables with a notable lack of meats. That's not uncommon I suppose, but something to keep an eye on. Single Star. Star 5: Would you be excited to go back? The Yiros Shop was good, but there are so many great kebab or comparable options in town that I can't recommend The Yiros Shop with any sort of enthusiasm. No Star.