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    Rogue Bistro

    4.7 (20 reviews)
    ModerateBistros, Australian
    Open 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating

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    Anthony R.

    Fellow Yelpers - fist I must ask the question: why is this place not getting more press? Upon my arrival, I was greeted (no reservation, mind you) and placed outside on a side seating setup with blanket included! Really a nice touch. The coffee was great and I managed to down two cups during the excursion. I ordered the savoury chicken and waffles with a duck fat aioli, maple and a carrot jam of sorts topped with a perfectly sunny side up egg. The appearance was divine and the flavour was perfect. Each bite delivered a different essence of what the chef presented. It was like Antonio Salieri listening to Mozart. Nearly tears of joy, and at the same time a bit of frustration -- why can't mine taste this good! :) I will definitely be returning to this fine establishment and indulging in their lunch and dinner fare. The server did mention to me the dinner version is even better -- with duck. If you are looking for a great breakfast -- here it is! I hope we hear more of this fine establishment in the future.

    Cured Crackling with pulled pork
    Jim D.

    Casual dining with simple menu selections. Try the 'Ark' which can include cow,fish,pig,game,bird or vegetarian. Great to share 2 x 2. Taste sensations served on wooden boards for the rustic feel. Cuisine is Contemporary, Modern Australian. Must try the Expresso Martinis - they are out of this world. If you're going to 'go rogue' in Brisbane this is your venue.

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    Lien T.

    One of my favourite breakfast places. Amazing service. The staff are super friendly and the food is always consistently amazing. Totally recommend it to anyone! #truffleeggs #pancakes

    Jad A.

    Rogue Bar and Bistro opened its doors last Friday 1/3/2013, and it is the consummate example of the mantra to; "keep things simple". It does this without compromising on quality and still manages to cover all dining options, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as being a bar. Located in Austin Street an industrial part of Newstead, I like that it gives "life" to the area. You'd expect a dining space such as Rogue Bar and Bistro to be in Oxford street, or James street. It is a beacon for locals to drop by and enjoy a meal or a drink, in a comfortably relaxed atmosphere. I made a reservation for lunch via email as they're still experiencing issues with their phone number. Much to my delight, the response was almost immediate, and we had a table. Rogue Bar & Bistro is easy to spot because it stands out amongst its neighbours of sheds and warehouses. Clearly a refurbished high - set house, there's an inviting patch of synthetic turf that could be perfect for a small outdoor cocktail party. A couple of steps up to the deck through the bi-fold doors, you are greeted with Rogue's smooth and minimal interior. It's new, it's modern, but its simple, completed by white and black tones, with a splash of leather and wood. When you look up there's incredible looking ceiling fans, that resemble lily pads. So cool. On one side of the room is the Bar and Espresso Counter, and on the other flank, bi-fold windows running almost the length of the entire bistro (allowing plenty of natural light in), complete with breakfast bar and bar stools. Towards the back along the rear wall is a welcoming lounge, obviously included for those who are ready to curl up to relax with their full bellies, or at least that's how I saw it. The open kitchen (also towards the back of the bistro), is actually a nice element to the whole space; being able to see where the magic happens. We started off with coffee (Rogue Bar and Bistro serve up Blue Sky Coffee), as we browsed the lunch menu. With nothing appearing to be over $27, I'm feeling like a high-roller at Conrad Jupiters Casino with the change i'll get! The menu is appealingly simple, moving from share plates like pan seared scallops with sweet corn salsa and citrus pesto, to succinctly titled meals such as "bird", and "squash". Other dishes include the mouthwatering wagyu burger, market fish and tantalising spaghetti with chilli crab, tomato, herbs and capers. The drinks list also reflects quality with thoughtfully selected varieties of red and whites, sparkling wine from France as well as standard or premium spirits. We settled on the: 1) "bird", pan fried spatchcock with mediterranean salad & torn croutes; 2) the market fish, herb crumbed with lemon, tartare & "fat chips"; 3) spaghetti with chilli crab, and; 4) pan seared scallops. It's a nice atmosphere inside, definitely reflecting a laid-back ambience, and the right amount of acoustics; that conversations amongst various patrons aren't annoyingly distracting. Everything is just right. Service is great, personable, and whilst we waited, the waitress filled up our water whenever we needed topping up. The meals arrive and they are presented beautifully. The bird and the market fish in particular come on long wooden serving boards, arranged to seduce the most discerning of diners. We really do eat with our eyes. I know you should enjoy your food (by perhaps taking your time). In this case the silence at the table and the speed with which all dishes were devoured reflected just how heavenly each dish was. Even the market fish is a great re-imagining of typical "fish and chips" which is difficult to do. Much of that has to do with its presentation (e.g. tartare in a cute little dessert glass), the chips are indeed "fat", and of course the delectable crumbed herb, to quote my sis ("melt-in-your-mouth"!). The bird was soft, perfectly tender, and I was told the spaghetti with chilli crab was amazing. I could see too, as my brother in law was scraping every bit of sauce left with borrowed bread from my plate. The highlight for me was the pan seared scallops for the delicate textures and awesome "sweetly-citrusy" combination of flavours. So good, I have to make up words. From the service to the overall experience and delicious flavours, Rogue Bar & Bistro deliver in a big way, simple in its approach but providing absolute quality as well as value for money. Locals should be very excited about this, because I know I am. I will be back for dessert, dinner, and all the rest! Comment: Parking is off-street, and its easy on weekends. However I can see it may get difficult on weekdays with all the warehouse businesses parked here. Edit: Ms Bella had breakfast at Rogue Bar and Bistro today to catch up with friends, ordering the mince pot (fried eggs , avocado salsa, crème fraiche and toasted soldiers), and was blown away: "Delicious", "so tasty", "full of flavour", "bread-dippingly-brilliant".

    Wowza
    Jheryl C.

    We were in Australia for two weeks, this was the best place we ate hands down. The presentation was unique, the food was cooked to perfection with creative twists, and the service was phenomenal. Definitely make a reservation, this is one of the more popular brunch spots in the area. Believe me, once you see/smell the food, you won't want to wait.

    Mushrooms with truffle scrambled eggs
    Lauren S.

    Holy breakfast Batman! This place is no joke, if you love your brunching you must visit Rogue. First round of coffees were amazing, then our dishes came out and I started having panic attacks - good panic attacks that is.. you know where you get heart palpitations when you realised this piece of art is going to go in your eating hole and it looks so beautiful you want to savour it forever but you have that burning hunger in your gut that makes you want to gorge yourself like no body's business? No? Just me? ok then... well Rogue has a solid menu with everything for the sweet tooth lover wanting waffles and pancakes to the ferocious carnivore who can smash down mince and eggs for breakie. Definitely worth a visit, get on it.

    "Pig" main. Yum!
    Loretta D.

    I've had this place bookmarked for ages and hubby and I finally got there! Simple but stylish decor and setting. Professional, friendly and helpful staff. They were fully booked inside so we sat in the front alfresco area. As it was a bit chilly, we asked if we could have a heater and even though they were packed away, it was no problem for them to organize it for us. Food was amazing! It was what I would expect with the price tag :) I had the "pig" and hubby had the "bird". He had a beer and I enjoyed a cocktail. We both had a thoroughly enjoyable experience at Rogue and would revisit if/when we're feeling like a little splurge.

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    Wonsdor U.

    Great service, waiter was appropriately attentive. We wanted to sit inside because it was so cold, but as it was booked out we had to sit outside, however the waiter was able to give us an outdoor table that had its own dedicated heater. Food was simple, innovative and above all pretty dam good. I think I prefer this over esquire, given the pricing.

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    Amazing food and great presentation. Definitely worth trying, a hidden gem in Brisbane.

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    5 years ago

    Love this place. Food is always exquisite and service is always friendly. Always a fabulous culinary experience.

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    12 years ago

    Fab service, great wine, and delicious food. I went last night with friends and had a lovely time. I will definitely be back.

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    Review Highlights - Rogue Bistro

    From the bread and calamari/watermelon starter to the mains of fish, game and bird, wonderful presentation and service.

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    Hatch & Co - Chocolate parfait, mascarpone, summer berries & pop rocks

    Hatch & Co

    4.2(12 reviews)
    0.5 kmNewstead
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    It's like a big family dinner with all the trimmings except replace said "family chef" with an…read moreamazing top notch bistro dining experience. I can't believe that I've only dined here twice but the food is absolutely to die for. The nibbles are delicious to kick off the meal, we had some tasty breaded olives that where perfection followed up with a Middle eastern inspired flat bread, the best I've had outside of Egypt & Jordan with a beetroot dip encrusted with pistachios and goats cheese - delish! We had the share plate special of the evening for our main shared between three & if it ever comes up again - order it! It was braised pork belly with an apple & apricot chutney, garnished with tasty BBQ King prawns - best! We also had it all topped off with the broccoli (do yourself a favour) and the spring salad all washed down with the delicious French rose by the glass. An amazing experience amplified by the fact that it was a Monday night in Brisbane (it's OPEN!) and you get to watch the light show of the gasworks ring.

    AMAZING food! The lamb was so tender and the vegetable sides broccoli and pumpkin were perfect. We…read moreshared this between three and it was the perfect size. Cheesecake dessert was Devine. Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended. One of the best restaurants I've been to in my 10 years in Brisbane.

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    Mr Percival’s - Pizzas are fantastic

    Mr Percival’s

    3.5(4 reviews)
    2.0 kmFortitude Valley

    The pizzas are fantastic and the menu offers many options. The service is friendly and professional…read moreand the location offers beautiful views

    January 31 Made reservations for two at 8 PM. Reservations…read morewere made for table service full menu. We arrived at 7:45 PM early. The place was packed with people, understandably busy. The host retrieved us from the podium and proceeded to take us to what we thought was going to be our table. She took us through the establishment outside on the deck to a counter overlooking the water. She said she was sorry but this is all they had, what was I to say at that point? I was speechless. To order we had to scan our cell phones for a menu and if we wanted food, they said we had to walk inside and order it and then come back out to our counter style seating. I was very disappointed. We ended up not even eating. We did end up having one glass of wine, one Pinot Grigio one Sauvignon Blanc.. Our drinks were delivered to us by a young boy, and he proceeded to set the glasses on the countertop. I asked him which one was the Sauvignon Blanc, and which one was the Pinot Grigio. He stood there and stared at the two glasses he had in his hand and stated "I have no idea" again, I was speechless. What am I to say at that point? Very inexperienced hostess, drink delivery person. It was extremely noisy. Music was too loud. Music is great but there's a decibel that it shouldn't go over. You couldn't even hear yourself talking. It was so loud and we were outside. I do not recommend any visitors from any other countries to spend their hard earned money at this establishment. Also overpriced Wine fo marginal quality. The choice is yours.

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