Requiring a meal before show at Powerhouse, we decided to give Escobar a try. Welcomed by friendly…read morestaff upon entering. Seating off the side of the house is covered, with a fleece blanket should it get chilly. Cute touch. Large selection of beverages and the 3 beers on tap change weekly. You can play a boardgames while you wait for your meal. The two person share plates are actually enough for two! We ordered chicken Kiev, side of shoestring fries, which we washed down with a Kirin apple and ginger cider. Didn't get time for dessert but will come back again!

Look guys . One of my pet hates , is when go out to eat and when you order off the menu, and they…read moretell you that they have run out, really pisses me off, so we ordered some thing else. Well you ask , why the 5 stars . Everything else was faultless . I had the " Beef Cheeks" slowly cooked. Mate, it was so delicious you didn't have to chew it. My partner had the coconut cod. Which was also faultless. Haloumi cigars, all in all a great night. So yes do come.

This wonderful wine bar has now started serving Breakfast and Tapas style Lunch & Dinner. We had…read morebreakfast there this morning and it was wonderful. Great selection, good coffee, reasonable prices, prompt and friendly service and spectacular views over the Marina. This place is a hidden gem.

I came by here yesterday and really enjoyed this place far more than some of the other marina…read moreharbour restaurants. They offer a happy hour ($7 wines) starting at 4pm. The bartender was able to make a great suggestion when I told him I was looking for a dry light body wine. I really enjoyed the pate plate here too.

A true gem! We stopped in without a reservation on a random Wednesday night. There was live…read moreacoustic guitar music that perfectly suited the ambiance. The menu was wonderful (I particularly enjoyed the duck tacos and my husband's favorite was the pork belly). The price was extremely reasonable. If we are ever in Mooloolaba again we will come here. I definitely recommend it to anyone.

Visited Journeys for a second time, to give the establishment another shot for brunch with my wife…read more Was seated quickly and order was placed... at approx 11:50am. Food seem to be leavig the kitchen at a good pace and all the tables around us were receiving their meals. It has been over an hour now & no one has check our table or our order. So we decided to ask a waitress about the wait. She ask what we ordered blankly, went to kitchen and checked. A different staff member then came over, maybe the supervisor on duty. No apologies or explanations, just ask us what we ordered, with pen and pad ready. I then asked him was the order never placed? He reply there's nothing there and didn't really seemed he cared. We probably would of stayed if the staff were more apologetic or show some sign of customer service. After over an hour wait ; and the staff poor customer service , we ended up leaving , stomach hungry and unhappy. Won't be visiting again.

Terrible service. Waited at least 15 minutes for our table to be cleared and wiped down…read more It took well over an hour for our food to come out to the table. Waste of time.

Suburban shopping strips are having a bit of a renaissance. Once forsaken for huge shopping…read morecentres, they are finding their place in the community once more. In the quiet suburb of Seven Hills, only 5km from the CBD, the local shops have a little secret. In between the dance school and accountant is La Bomba. Coffee shop by day, Tapas Bar by night. Once a hole in the wall joint with a few tables, it has slowly taken over the neighbouring shop fronts. Still very much an offbeat mix of the previous floor and wall coverings and an eclectic assortment of furniture, it truly lives up to the term 'shabby chic'. The daytime menu covers the usual combination of toast, eggs, bacon and crushed avo but there are a few surprises mixed in. Eggs Benedict comes with eggs poached as requested. This simple request is a true test of a restaurant's attention to detail. Do the poached eggs come as ordered? Firm. In this instance, yes, which is a change from numerous cafes where I have had to send them back. Tiny fresh peas, sprigs of dill and shredded mint dot the plate, providing some texture and sweetness against the rich Hollandaise sauce. A side of black pudding is crisp on the edges with a lightly spiced centre that crumbles when cut. The Slow Roasted BBQ Pork Belly Foc'(accia) is tender and tangy without succumbing to an overly sweetened filling that often passes for pulled pork these days. Sharpened with apple slaw and aioli, this is a great reviver for those recovering from a big night out and can't face the El Grande Manger or, Big Brekky. At $16.50, this classic combo of bacon and eggs with home made baked beans and chorizo is the most expensive item. The kitchen is tiny with all food prepared by the owner. He turns out an amazing array of dishes in quick succession. The young women taking orders are animated and good humoured as they serve and clear tables. They chatter non stop to each other and to the owner who jokingly insists they respond with 'yes chef!'. Substantial breakfasts for less than $20 are hard to come by in Brisbane so there's something to be said for brunching in the suburbs.

I just phoned this place and spoke to Marli who was the owner, extremely helpful and more than…read morehappy to suggest a place for my lunch because the hours on this yelp site are totally incorrect, as is the phone number too. She was quite surprised to find that out, but that's Yelp's problem, so if you are interested in going to dine here, I would recommend it as they do cater for all sorts of intolerances as well, but open at 4pm NOT 7am as it says on here. If you need to book, go to their own website and you will find the mobile contact phone number for them. Good luck and enjoy your dining experience. Antoinette S

From the owner: Cafe by day, Wine bar by night.read more

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.

Really nice place. Light meal with nice wine. Very pleasant sitting under cover. Will be back…read moreagain. Lamb ribs right up there!!!!

Wow! We walked up from Seaworld Resort looking for somewhere nice to eat and we found it! Delicious…read moretapas full of flavor and beautifully cooked. We highly recommend the lamb meatballs, duck spring rolls and calamari.

This place was nearby our accommodation and I fondly remembered my experience at MoVida in…read moreMelbourne so thought I'd give Espana a go. 1. Seared Hervey Bay scallops - nicely seared but the sauce was a little too buttery for my liking 2. Gambaro with chilli and lemon - this was one of the Specials but it was pretty simple. Tiger prawn chargrilled with some chopped chilies and lemon over it 3. Grilled quail with thyme and lemon on a bed of risotto - Shame our quail was over cooked as I was looking forward most to this dish 4. Pratata Brava - potatoes so crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Addictive! Avoid the bar counter seats unless you don't mind smelling like you've just finished a Korean BBQ meal

Us foodies have all had one of those experiences that makes your day just perfect. The sort of…read moreaffair you insist all your friends try and replicate. We had one of those experiences at Espana Tapas Bar. Initially, we were going to have pints and wedges at Broadbeach Tavern but thankfully it was full of loud beach-buff-bog... people... so we sought something a little quieter. A glimpse of Espana across the mall. That'll do. Service was sincerely friendly and knowledgable. The menu was too tempting - we wanted one of everything. We settled on the paprika spiced chicken skewers with mojo verde, slow cooked pork belly with lentils and quince alioli and tortilla with jamon. Exquisite. The wine list is entirely Spanish. The La Tremenda Monastrell (2008) from Alicante. My gosh. Liquorice. Coriander. A dusting of dried summer fruits (cherry and apricot and plum). A seriously beautiful wine that had me in a field tending to my seasonal food forest. Romantic stuff. If you are ever in the area, especially on a quiet Sunday afternoon, check this place out. You will not be disappointed. And do try the La Tremenda Monastrell.

We ordered a drink at 825pm got it at 845pm... We were told to sit outside and wait and he'll bring…read moreit out. In the meantime the bar tender served 4-5 people, getting their drinks, taken food out to people that got here after us...and then had the audacity to say whoops...sorry fellas... 1/10 for service 7/10 for the view of Oxford Street

Situated near the roundabout on Oxford St this place is elevated and is a good place to chill, and…read morepeople watch . We ate tapas during our stay, the food was excellent and the beer was cold. You have a beautiful view of the city as well. Huge selection of beer on tap as well as the well known spirits .