Exquisite food in a wonderful setting!…read more We came here for a work Christmas party and we were allocated the table right in front of the kitchen. Every dish was a masterpiece - duck liver parfait, fried Jalapeno peppers stuffed with goat's cheese, piquillo peppers stuffed with salted cod and figs wrapped in jamon to start with followed by meltingly tender beef short rib. I chose the berry crumble for dessert which was amazing. The wine was delicious and the service was impeccable. This was a wonderful treat and a fabulous way to celebrate Christmas!!

Tuesdays are usually unimpressive, with lots of class and a workout of some kind, but not this one!…read more I was lucky enough to enjoy a fancy dinner date with a couple of friends at Moda, a beautiful restaurant located near Eagle Street Pier. We started the night with Mooloolaba Prawns, Half Shell Scallops, and Duck Liver Parfait (in a share plate for two). The prawns weren't extraordinarily impressive, but they were good, though I enjoyed the scallops and duck liver much more. The scallop was tender, but not overcooked, and paired perfectly with the jamon, cauliflower and saffron. My favourite of the three was definitely the duck liver parfait. It was a great flavour with the Pedro Ximinez Jelly, and was probably one of the best liver parfaits I've ever had! I was torn between the Duck Confit Leg (yes, I love duck) and the Beef Cheek, and ended up ordering the latter as a recommendation from our waiter. Naturally, beef cheek is very forgiving, but I actually did enjoy the flavour of the marinade and sauce itself. My biggest complaint was that the meat was way too salty (including the swordfish I had a bite of), which left me thirsty the rest of the night. The horseradish mash was also a great flavour, but also too salty. The swordfish was perfectly done - not overcooked, and crispy on the outside. I was impressed with the mains that night - both with the presentation and the taste. Of course, as with all dinners I have with Jo, we ended with dessert. Between the three of us, we had the Spanish Creme Caramel, Crema Catalana, and Valhrona Chocolate Fondant. I'm not typically the biggest chocolate dessert fan (more of a fruit tart kind of person), but I think the Valhrona chocolate fondant won my heart that night. The orange marmalade ice cream wasn't as orange-y as I had hoped, but the chocolate fondant spoke for itself. It wasn't overly sweet, and was both rich and fluffy at the same time. I also enjoyed the Crema Catalana for the honeycomb and the fruit, but we weren't a fan of the jelly. As a restaurant in Brisbane, Moda has actually impressed me with their food, service, and ambience. The food did take a while to come throughout the night, but to be fair, they were quite busy for a Tuesday night! The chandeliers, pretty plates, space heaters, and Spanish ambience only made me fall in love with this place more.

OMG breakfast here is amazing. Coffee is on point…read more I had the Pork Belly Benny, it was amazing. Good size portion, but not too big. Definitely a great Breakie Spot.

Nice atmosphere, the staff were friendly and music choice was…read more Food looked and smelled great and the prices weren't too bad (I paid $19 for the meal) Winning factor is the late night option. So hard to find a good place to have dinner after 8:30pm! Going to pubs and bars to drink can quickly turn bad if you can't counteract that alcohol consumption with some food!!

Public might be public enemy #1 for my waistline, but with truffle mac 'n' cheese that good, I'm…read morewilling to risk it. Oozing trendy loft style with a bit of ski château-chic, this swanky bar did nothing but impress from the moment we walked in. The exceptionally friendly staff, creative (and potent) cocktails, gorgeous fit out, and some really swoon-inducing menu items (think: Kentucky Fried Duck and the aforementioned truffle mac 'n' cheese) quickly proved that the substance matched the style. From the samplings I indulged in, I reckon I could have ordered page one of the gorgeous leather bound menu and been continually impressed - it's just a good thing that the menu items are all intended to share as the mysterious three letter menu descriptions piqued all of our foodie fetishes. Can't wait to see more from these guys!

Their website handle is lovepublic and from the minute I noticed the Sharon Montrose prints…read moreadorning the walls of George Street's newest urban hotspot, Public, I knew I would indeed love Public and that soon we'd be firm friends. Public continued to woo me with their gin cocktails (try the Space Gin Smash or Public Nuisance) and no one should leave this inner-city dwelling without trying at least a mouthful of their truffle mac 'n' cheese. The space is part city loft, part English manor and to their credit you feel comfortable enough in the high-back wicker "thrones", as I'll call them, to potentially outstay your welcome (not that the wait staff would make you feel that way. To be honest for most of the evening it was list we were talking to an old friend each time the waiter came around.) The menu is designed to be shared and on the night we visited became quite the conversation point between the group. With only three word descriptions your imagination is given permission to run wild as you concoct images of the food you will receive. The KFD (Kentucky Fried Duck) won a lot of admiration as did the simple and rustic baked beans served in a tin. This is one new Brisbane venue that is testament to our city growing up and coming into its own.

Great Environment, Great Food... what more can you ask for?…read more This new exciting restaurant knows how to do great food! I was so excited to try this place after seeing it on Instagram! The food definitely lived up to its reputation. I would encourage anyone to visit Duo while in West End! A hidden treat!

It's so amazing to have such an awesome cafe and breakfast venue so close to home! The team are…read moreincredible and they are always consistently serving good quality coffee with a smile. I'm also personally so appreciative that they deal with all of my complex dietary requirements and make an effort to accommodate me (without making me feel like a bother - which is AMAZING). All of the food is so flavorful and well presented. I like that depending on the weather you can either be warm and cozy with a lovely welcoming space inside, or if it's a beautiful day you can take advantage of their courtyard. Duo definitely ticks all the right boxes. Worth a visit and the family will also be impressed by the food offering. Thanks Duo for being a part of my daily ritual :)

Staff at Little Social were fantastic. However, food on evening we went was fairly moderate. There…read morewere a lot of menu items unavailable as it was close to Christmas. Bar has a good vibe, and lots of beverage options available. Can see this place being very busy following game nights at Suncorp. Overall, worth a try if you're in the area, and hope that others have better experiences with the food, and it was simply due to being close to Christmas that we found it average.

We came for brekky and the pancakes were amazing! The waitress was so attentive and gave us coffee…read morein antakeawya cup to protect the baby in the carrier from spillage. We came back for dinner and had the tapas. It was ok.. the calamari was crisp and fresh, arancini was good, the crispy pork rib slightly underwhelming and the grilled chorizo was not that great.. mainly the chicken was very dry. I would come back for brekky if I'm in the area!

Working next door, I had hoped for a quality burger place to visit that was not Miel Container. In…read morethe end it was a disappointing experience, or as others that joined us referred to "below Grill'd" standard. The decor is brilliant - I believe it was designed by a interior design firm. They take a lot of cues from most modern fitouts (subway tiles, etc) I ordered "The Master" which was their "standard" burger for $12. I like to order the basic burgers so I can fairly compare to other venues. As it arrived to our table the first thing we all noticed was the colour of the meat: pale, grey "beef" The burger came with the pickle pinned to the top, which in theory is a great way to keep the pickles separate if you're not a fan of pickles - but that only works if you drain the pickle before you pin it. Instead, the pickle juice made a soggy brioche bun. The burger itself was about room temperature, but then again, it was a hot day in Brisbane? The meat was the real disappointment. It was pale, grey and so very, very flavourless. I thought they might have mixed up our orders and given us all pork or chicken mince patties instead (4 of us got the same basic burger) but when I asked to clarify they insisted it was beef. One of our mates got the "Master Tom" which came with a dark beef mince patty. The Master burger is supposedly a lean mince patty, which is fine, but it flaked apart like you were eating fish! As a whole, the burger was then wet and sloppy (juicy patty) and the only flavour was a mild mayonnaise. We ordered dirty fries and they were OK - cheese and caramelised onions, but the chips they use are strangely dry. I'll revisit with another burger soon but I would recommend hastily replacing The Master.

During our stay in Brisbane, Master Tom's was directly across the street and the only place open as…read moreearly as we were awake. We ended up going down nearly every day for breakfast. Every item I tried was tasty and nicely presented. Good quality, especially the breakfast sandwiches and the eggs Benedict options. Smoothies were tasty and coffee was good. Fast service and nice options, I'd recommend stopping into this joint for a quick bite!

Went for a date night dinner and enjoyed our experience. It's a great location, right on the river…read more We started off with cocktails, arancini, and calamari. The drinks and arancini were great, but the calamari was a bit soggy and the lemon and caper mayo it came with was too salty. For mains, we had the paparadelle with veal ragu and the mussels in nduja sauce. The paparadelle was perfectly cooked and the ragu was rich and flavorful. The mussels were great and we loved the broth (if only there was more!). I wish they would have provided more bread for soaking up the sauce, and to make the dish as substantial as a main should be. The staff paid great attention to us, especially since we were early and one of only a few diners. We'll be back to try the pizzas next time!

Made a booking prior requesting a view and was seated with a gorgeous overlook of the city. The…read moreservice was a 10/10 from what we assumed was the supervisor/manager. She was respectful, attentive and welcoming. The food exceeded expectations and was served swiftly for a full restaurant.