We came here as a party of 11 on a weeknight with a reservation, which I'd highly recommend as the…read morerestaurant was really busy. Shane was our waiter and he was perfection. He was SO friendly, attentive, and he even remember my kids' names throughout the meal. We began with drinks, as one does, and I had the Good Morning, Vietnam! It was absolutely delicious. We ordered an array of food from the dumplings to the bao buns to the crispy chicken. Everything was great, but it took awhile. We were there for over three hours because food is made to order and our party was large. Note: they are child friendly and have highchairs!

Great food and service. It was my second time eating there and the quality of food was consistent.read more

Hidden off the street in the Central Brunswick complex, Thai on Brunswick can easily go unnoticed…read moreby passers-by. Those in the know aren't too keen to let out the secret either, as this is one of the best Thai restaurants on offer in Fortitude Valley. On holiday in Thailand earlier this year, I was impressed by how authentic the meals at Thai on Brunswick actually are. The Gang Panang is the winner on the menu for me, with the Gang Massaman a close second. Most meals can be adapted for vegetarians. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Inside can get a little loud on a busy night, so outside is my seating of choice, especially when dining with a group. Check out the specials board inside for something a little different. The icing on the cake is the fact that nothing on the menu exceeds $20 and you can BYO bottled wine. Nothing beats it for delicious, cheap, and cheerful Thai, and if you're having a bad hair day, you can even get orders over $35 delivered to you at home.

Straight off the bat - I'm a massive massaman curry fan so I will never say no to dining at a Thai…read morerestaurant. And I'm not one of those people who will only order one item off the menu because they know it's good - I'll force others to order other things so I can try those too. So that's how dinner went at Thai on Brunswick. And I was pretty impressed. We started off with chicken satays, golden bags and spring rolls which reached our table at a pretty speedy pace (it was a Friday night, there were plenty of take away orders, but only several other tables surrounding us). There wasn't much waiting time between the clearing of plates before the mains arrived either. The massaman curry itself was perfectly sweet, and the beef was so meltingly tender it literally splintered when pierced by cutlery. The accompanying coconut rice was subtly sweet, and coloured with saffron. Unfortunately, the downside of dining with a group means that you have to share, so I generously sacrificed my sumptuous curry for a smattering of pad Thai, cashew chicken and beef curry. Each was pretty tasty, so I was more than happy to share. This place is BYO, though be aware it is wine only (one of our party brought along a six-pack and the waiter informed him of this, but stored it in the fridge for him). Overall, it was a tasty meal and pretty light on the wallet - most menu items are in the $14 range.

Noodle Lovers is a small take-away (although they do have a couple of tables) Asian joint. Barely…read morenoticeable against the enormous, whooshing, eight-lane Gympie road, you've probably driven by it a hundred times without noticing. It looks pretty dingy on the outside, to be honest, but I suspect that's just a side effect of being located right on a huge main road frequented by trucks and buses 24/7. Although Noodle Lovers doesn't look like anything special, I first decided to give it a go a few years back because my favourite sushi place is in the same little complex and looks almost equally sketchy but is amazing. Noodle Lovers didn't surprise me and go against my expectations like Sakura (the sushi place) did, but it was decent enough. Nothing fancy. Cheap, Pan Asian cuisine in generous portions and ready quickly. I wouldn't eat there unless you enjoy exhaust fumes with your meal. The menu is lengthy and includes all kinds of noodle dishes and other Asian dishes. The cuisine of origin varies so it's basically your generic Asian takeaway. If you were walking past and wanted some takeaway for dinner, it's a worthwhile stop. I wouldn't go out of my for Noodle Lovers, but I wouldn't write them off either.

Flavours and portions are absolutely awesome my favorite budget pan Asian restaurant ever!read more

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.

We love Fogata. There's a wonderful range of choices from a fabulous Feijoida (that's big enough…read morefor two) to the Stuffed Pimiento (capsicum) to share plates of empanadas, skewers or loaded patacon. The menu is diverse and everything is really, really good: great flavours, great serving sizes and great cocktails. This is our 'go-to' restaurant for anytime we want to have a great meal. Several times a week there is live music and some nights, there's dancing as well. My kids love it too- so much that my 14 yo asked to have her birthday dinner there. It feels elegant yet alive. Fun yet sophisticated. A bit like South America itself.

From the owner: At Fogata Latin Fusion we celebrate and cherish Latin American culture, cuisine, costumes &…read morelifestyle - We serve a wide range of new world wines with a big emphasis on chilean and argentine wines paired perfectly with our charcoal grilled steaks! Otherwise try our caribbean inspired range of seafood dishes! Our bar pours beautifully made cocktails divided into three distinctive sections: Classics, Pasión Latina and Contemporary. Whether you are after a cheaky beer or and amazing Latin American experience, we have something to please all tastes and we hope you enjoy the experience!

I've been sitting on writing this review for a few days. Trying to find the right words to…read moreadequately describe what a intimate and quality experience we had dining at Gerard's Bar,the little sister to Gerard's Bistro, last Thursday evening. For the uninitiated, this is a charcuterie and cocktail bar. There are no large plates piled high with food. You won't go hungry and if you do it's most likely down to not ordering enough or correctly. Harsh but fair. If you're still reading and still interested, what you will find is a menu carefully crafted with a variety of salumi, a handful of cheeses (no decision overload), a selection of small plates (don't question it and just order the Sobrassada with grilled Bee One Third Honeycomb) and a drink menu to whet any appetite. The seating is bar style so prepare to perch yourself upon a Tolix stool and as you do, take a moment to notice the Moroccan tiles beneath your feet. And then admire the concrete bar tops. The wow-factor is in the interior and restaurant fit-out as much as it is the menu. Nothing has been overlooked including the jars of made-in-house pickles. For my dining partner and I we left with a bill rounding out to approximately $55 each. If you've dined at Gerard's Bistro, you know head chef Ben Williamson is about quality food for affordable prices and doesn't believe in charging over and above what is necessary. This ethos has carried across the James Street laneway. That $55 each gave us a drink each and more salumi than we care to admit (it comes in 50g servings but even this is deceivingly large), 2 small plates, a cheese and a dessert. Our dessert, inched so close to overtaking the love I have for the Sobrassada. The chef said to us he'd recommend the frozen yoghurt mousse over any of the other desserts (I'm still planning to try the Sarsparilla granita on my next visit) for its palette cleansing properties. We agreed and before us was a liquid nitrogen science experiment. Given it was a reasonably quiet evening, he took showmanship to the next level and made the dessert right at our section of the back bar table. The texture of the frozen yoghurt mousse is one I still haven't found the words to describe. Suffice to say: just order it and prepare to enjoy. In fact, go to Gerard's Bar with no expectations. Switch off, talk to the bar tenders and the chefs, watch them cutting the Mahi Mahi in front of you, blow torch grill the patties for the cheeseburgers, talk to your dining partner or group of friends, savour each mouthful and walk out satisfied and recharged.

If I lived in Brisbane, this would be my local. Seriously, I would be here ALL. THE. TIME. I would…read moreask if I could salary sacrifice Gerard's Bar as a weekly expense. Why do I love thee? Let me count the ways... I have to start with the charcuterie. Oh my god. I mean, anyone can do 'wine and charcuterie' on a menu, but this is another level. The dishes served here are incredible - every morsel tastier than the next. Things like the spicy spreadable salami, the truffle salami, great cheese selection - the duck liver parfait with PX (YES!) ...just out of this world. We had the mackerel tartare too, which I can't even begin to describe, but it tastes just as good as the theatrics of having pork blowtorched over it in front of you. The wine by the glass list is excellent, good craft beers, and they also have a full cocktail bar. To top it off, the head chef is one of the nicest and most passionate guys around. Food nerds will walk away very satisfied having dined here. I found it to be great value given the exceptional food on offer too. Ok, so I forgot to count...but I think you get the gist of why this place is amazing. I'm ready to go back now.

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 .

Stopped in for lunch with a coworker. The smell of lamb roasting when passing by every day was too…read moremuch to take so we had to stop in. One whiff, and you'll be hooked. This restaurant is full service so walk in and pick a spot. There is seating outside as well. It is a little pricey for lunch, but if you get a souvlaki, that's likely all you will need. There are paper menus as well as menus posted on the wall in case you are getting take away. A souvlaki is a wrap made of pita bread, with your choice of meat (lamb/chicken), mustard mayo, parsley, and chips! It's a hearty meal in your hand! The tang of that mustard is just perfect with the rich, savory meat. You can also purchase a full roasted lamb shoulder to take home which is great for 2 people. Just call ahead first so they can make sure they have enough as there is a limited number per day. Every Tuesday night (currently), they have a special for a $10 souvlaki with a $5 beer. Can't beat that!

Really good modern spin on traditional Greek dishes like pita gyros with chips. And with amazing…read moremustard mayo like the one you traditionally only find in Thessaloniki's gyros shops. Excellent!