Gorgeous river view restaurant with perfect dimmed lighting, service always very proffencinal and efficient. Food never ever dissapoints and always on point! The chef has mastered the art of being an pioneer in his artistic craft of taking food ingredients to a whole new level! 5 stars through and through.
Last night we celebrated our 5yr anniversary at Alchemy. We had an amazing night, and we can't decide which was better, the food or the service! The degustation menu was amazing, every dish was beautiful. We can't recommend this place more! Can't wait to go back x
We just had our engagement party at Alchemy and it was fantastic. The food was outstanding and plentiful. We had the three hours of canapes and it was more than enough food for 50 people. The staff were very nice and accomodating to our needs. Thanks for the great night. 10/10 would recommend.
We recently had our wedding at Alchemy and cannot speak highly enough about this beautiful restaurant. The food was amazing, the staff went above and beyond to make our night perfect and the view was incrediable! All of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been too! A huge thank you to Ang, Brad and Liz for making our special day so memorable. 🤵🏻👰🏼🥂❤
We went there to celebrate our daughter's 24th and were lucky enough to sit outside and enjoy the stunning views to the river. Food was excellent and to top it all our waiter Alessio "magiqued" a beautiful Happy Birthday plate at the end. Grazie Alessio!
Had an amazing night with my partner, from the moment we walked in the staff were welcoming and kind. The service was just as perfect as the food, can not fault anything at all, lamb & steak was beautiful so much flavour bursting in my mouth and to finish it off the chocolate marbre was very sweet and delicate, stunning way to finish off the meal. Will definitely be coming back soon. 10/10
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Our amazing evening started the moment we walked through the door half an hour early for our table booking, as suggested by the charming gentleman who took our booking, and sat at the bar.
Greeted by the resident bar magician Juan Paolo, our first drinks arrived in moments while he continued to keep pace with the dockets fountaining from his machine. Even though it was our first time at Alchemy, we were made to feel like old friends. When our table was ready we met Louis who looked after us for the rest of the evening. His charm definitely added to our total experience.
I don’t remember the last time we spent 4 hours at a restaurant. And we enjoyed every moment. Food arrived exactly when it should. Drinks and water topped up almost without our noticing. The place was packed and the staff couldn’t have moved faster on roller skates but it never seemed rushed or stressed. Everyone was smiling and positive and danced the dance of practised professionals, even Courtney who was on her first shift.
Now to the food. Our biggest dilemma was what to choose. The menu is not overcrowded and all the meals are well explained. This didn’t make it any easier, they all sounded and looked fabulous. What we did choose was beautifully cooked, beautifully presented and tasted divine. Flavours were clear, seasonings subtle. Special thanks to chef Andreas for the dessert he prepared for us. It was magical. And another thank you to venue manager Ethan for the suggestion of the limoncello to accompany our dessert.
Thank you Alchemy. A very memorable evening.
Service was fantastic (Max is a wonderful and very helpful waiter). Food was delicious and atmosphere very comfortable. Highly recommend for a date night or special occasion.
What s brilliant venue. We went for our work Christmas function, good was beautiful and the staff were amazing couldn't do enough for us. Would highly recommend Alchemy
Beautiful dinner!! Steak was tender, beef cheeks cooked to perfection.
One big issue though was the air con!!!!!
SUPER COLD! 🥺ruined my vibe!
The overall experience was good and dishes were delicate, but the waiting time was too long. Besides, I marked the reservation for birthday and when the staff asked us if there’s a special occasion, we confirmed it again. But until we have the dessert and even left the restaurant, nothing special happens.
Alchemy Restaurant and Bar is a unique Australian dining experience. Located in a stunning position on the Brisbane River, the venue has an atmosphere of relaxed elegance inspired by the exquisite cuisine and the spectacular views. Perfect venue for private functions and special occasion. Owners, Brad and Angelica Jolly, have had a wealth of experience in restaurants in Australia and abroad. They are driven by a philosophy that incorporates the traditional values of exceptional service and the highest quality produce. They have consistently maintained Alchemy's commitment to quality. Voted Best Restaurant with the Brisbane Locales.
Lovely food, with lovely service and views. Managed to book a table here on Friday evening for dinners. Ordered duck spring roll for entree; I had quail for main and partner had salmon. All delicious. I had a cocktail as well and it was quite nice (grapefruit but not overly bitter like grapefruit usually is). We had dessert as well. Apple for me and fig for him. Yum! Quite pricy, but you’re paying for the view and service and food. I would return.
Went here for a Christmas Party was totally impressed location service and food were all top notch would be certainly be on my to do list next time I am back in Brisbane.
Had a fabulous night out here! The service was wonderful. The wine list was great and the food menu was even better, so many choices. I had the lamb main and it was fantastic! We both ended up having three courses and they were all delicious! The view was wonderful too. We will definitely be back!
We came here to celebrate my wife's birthday.
The location is perfect with a beautiful view of the river and story bridge. The service is excellent - friendly, polite and warming. The food we ordered King Prawn and Scallops as appetizers. We had Lemon Buttered Chicken and Beef Cheeks for mains then Pana Cotta and Rum soaked Baba, liquid nitrogen ice cream and chocolate ganache for dessert.
They are delicious. Very well presented and very impressed by the overall service.
Thumbs up for location and view
Thumbs up for customer service
Thumbs up for food quality and taste
Definitely recommend for anyone.
Fantastic food and very friendly service. About a 15 minute wait between courses and a beautiful view. Heard about this place from friends and we thought we’d give it a try. We will be back!
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Wow, I don't even know where to begin. We came here for my birthday on a Tuesday night. We had booked a seat with a view of the bridge and we were seated with a stunning view of the river.
The staff were absolutely amazing the entire night. So kind and efficient. We were asked from the beginning what we were there for and I said it was my birthday.
We first ordered two entrees which were the Canadian Scallops which had soften leeks on puff pastry, citrus salad and orange beurre blanc sauce. This was an incredible dish. The scallops were slightly sweet and soft. The leeks and the orange went so well with the scallops and every element on the plate was outstanding.
The second entree we ordered was the Baked cheese soufflé which had roasted hazelnuts and spiced beetroot caramel. This was incredible. The soufflé was soft and fluffy and the beetroot and hazelnuts went so well with the cheese flavours. Could not fault either dish!!
For mains I ordered their special which was the mushroom risotto, and wow, I have never had a meal this amazing before. It was so fantastic. My Mum ordered the Lemon buttered chicken breast which had kettle sprouts, creamed potato and white wine jus. She said it was the most incredible piece of chicken ever. Didn't even need a knife to cut through it.
Soon after we had finished our mains, the waiter brought out a surprise dessert for me for my birthday. Didn't even ask for it and didn't even know they were going to give it to us. It was a plate with happy birthday written on it with a macaroon and chocolate and so many elements. It was a lovely surprise for my birthday and so nice of them.
Overall, this restaurant was outstanding, from their staff, views and of course, food. I have never tasted food like this before. The quality of the food was top notch and could not fault any aspect of the night. Thank you Alchemy for an amazing dining experience.
Delicious dinner and good wine. Visited for a function and was very pleased with all aspects of this restaurant.
The service was outstanding, and matched by the food quality. Delicious food delivered efficiently. Desserts were great!
Will come back for regular dining soon.
Great view! Delicious food! A little on the pricy side. I came here for a family dinner on a Friday and was very impressed! I ordered the beef cheeks which was a special on the night and were seriously tasty! Thick cubes of bacon which were scattered on the plate were a nice touch, the mash was silky smooth and the side of veggies including green olives was full of flavour! Unfortunately the prices were a little exorbitant.
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FOOD = 3.5
SERVICE = 3.0
AMBIENCE = 3.0
A fancy place and great views by the water. Rustic decor and feels like a fine dining place. The decor dosent match the whole feel entirely, seems out of place.
Fancy menu items and good choices without being too complicated.
Great looking dishes, plated well and decent serves, tasty, however lacking the oomph factor for a fine dining place.
The ingredients are there in their dishes however dont seem together well to give you that oomph. The kick in the flavour is lacking and flavours dont come together that well. Some dishes are done well, like the crab pasta and chicken.
The prices are a bit steep for the food they are serving. Expect more from the food for the prices they are charging.
A few events on this occasion (we were a big group).
They ran out of foie gras on this particular night.
The waiter was in a rush and trying to upsell more. Even after noting down allergies, served guests allergic items. One of the guests found a piece of plastic in the duck consomme, noted to the waiter and they just simply moved on as if nothing had happened.
Dint note cakage when advised we are bringing a cake (on phone booking) and slugged us an amount not worthy of the cakage service provided (apart from cutting the cake and presenting it is not a cakage service).
Overall, they are fancy with some items however fall short of fine dining, as this would be an overall experience, and they are either pitching above their true price point, or have dwindled in their performace as noted by other reviews.
Foodie Connoisseur Aficionado
+4
Great recommendation by the waiter.
Recommended one of the best wagyu dishes I've had.
Tender and succulent.
Vegetables were delicious too.
It comes with a lovely sauce.
Only downside was we ordered a birthday cake from another shop and this restaurant held it for us.
They took longer to cut the cake and bring it out to us than it took for the mains to come out.
They added a bit of mint to the cake and for the pleasure of that they charged $70 for the cake!!
This was even more than my main course!
They charged over $50 for bread but at least they supplied the bread.
We went to the Alchemy to celebrate after our wedding. The wait staff were so lovely and we got a special dessert and beverage to celebrate!
We had the degustation with matching wines. The wait staff described and discussed the wines with us and we're very well informed. Food was wonderful and all the flavours were well thought out. It is worth the money for a celebratory dinner, especially if you are usually a budget diner like me!
Alchemy does flavour with oomph! The truffle chicken dish started my love for truffles and every visit since has not been disappointing. The dishes reflect a true understanding of flavours. The staff look after you and their advice on dishes has been spot on.
Everything was WOW the location , services & food
The place was very warm & full of love
The food was unbelievable
Love everything there
Visited this restaurant with its contemporary decor and special location by the river on a Friday night. Service from our initial drinks at the bar through to meal service was attentive, professional and friendly.
We decided to treat ourselves and ordered appetisers, entrees, mains and desserts and though we sunk into a food coma by the end of the night it was worth it. The food was both beautifully displayed and tasty. The only criticism would be the fat on the duck not being rendered enough as it was chewy rather than crunchy.
Though pricey, I have no problem paying for food of that quality, but I do always struggle to accept $17 glasses of wine. We left poorer but happier, and with full bellies and isn't that the intent in the first place?
Meatballs And Beef Cheeks
+5
Mmmm...Braised Beef Cheeks!. Alchemy is one of my favorite restaurants in Brisbane and there is one reason - the Braised Beef Cheeks!
I've traveled all around the world and eaten everywhere from Michelin 3-Star restaurants to street vendors and have to say that Alchemy's beef cheeks are in the top five foods I've eaten anywhere. I've sampled them on at least a dozen different occasions and have never been disappointed.
It is a little pricey, but the food is amazing and the view - overlooking the Story Bridge and the Brisbane River - is one of the best in Brisbane.
I highly recommend this restaurant!
Spectacular restaurant with beautiful views and an excellent menu. The oysters with miso were unbelievable and the liquid nitrogen dessert was fascinating. I can't wait to try more on the menu.
One of Brisbane's best. Friendly, helpful and knowledgable staff who could not do enough to assist. They even threw in a few complimentary shots and some nitrogen cured delectables! For mains, I had the Angus cap which was to die for! Would seriously rival anything I've had at specialised steak restaurants. Salads were fresh and complimented each meal. Great cheeses and a reasonable spread of wines to select. In all, fantastic, and highly recommended.
Beef cheek. It was one of the best things I have EVER eaten. The taste, the texture, the smell, it fell apart on the fork and was oozing with red wine deliciousness .
Bar far and away the best restaurant in Brisbane. Lovely staff who really care about your experience and sensational food and wine. Thank you for a consistently wonderful experience.
Beautiful location, service was good and the atmosphere lovely. Food was nice but not amazing..... Nice place for lunch and worth a try. Would give it another go definitely
After looking around for a decent degustation for our Anniversary, we settled for Alchemy. We were impressed from the moment we entered. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. Every dish on the 6 course degustation was well thought out and the complimenting wines we perfect. The service was outstanding with perfect timing between each course.
They even gave us a 3rd dessert celebrating our anniversary complimentary. It was superb. We will return very soon to try the rest of the menu delights.
One of the best restaurants I have dined at in brisbane. The beef cheeks can not be beaten. Great location on the river and good service, if looking for a fine dining restaurant you can not go past alchemy.
Try the beef cheeks! Melt in your mouth deliciousness. I also had the confit salmon and chocolate mousse dessert. Both great dishes! My friend had the swordfish which she didn't enjoy. Overall good dining experience with a lovely view of the story bridge.
One of my early fine dining conquests all those years ago and it did not disappoint and started my love affair with food. We had a window seat looking out at the water and it was romantic to say the least! The service was good and all the wait staff were friendly and had a smile on their face. The two entree's, Grilled Quail with Glazed Onions, Corn Puree and Smoked Bacon Pop Corn and also Seared Scallops with Caramelized Red Wine Pear and Softened Leeks were better then the mains of Beef cheeks (very very tender) accompanied with button mushrooms and creamy mash and Porchetta stuffed with rosemary and , accompanied with baby carrots and leek mash. The dessert I chose the nitrogen dipped dessert and I was very happy to try it and was pleasantly surprised by the tastes.
Looking onto the picturesque Brisbane River, Alchemy Restaurant is the perfect place to treat yourself for special occasions i.e. anniversaries and date nights! This was my first visit to Alchemy where I was a guest for the launch of their new Winter menu. For mains I would recommend the New England Lamb Loin with braised belly, roasted parsnip purée, black olive and lamb jus. The lamb was slightly under medium rare which is just a smidgen rarer than what I'd normally order but nonetheless was my pick of the dishes. After a tour of the pristine kitchen, it was clearly evident that these chefs take their work very seriously - it's comforting to know how the food you're eating is being prepared and where. The waiters also had a great knowledge of food and wine pairings.
Visited Alchemy last week to attend a seminar. It was the second time to be there this year. Consistency of production keeps well. Although it was a set dinner with Chicken or Beef cheek for mains, I still found that they attract my taste bud. Chicken was tender and beef cheek was so soft that melted in my mouth. I recommend their vegetarian menu which was so amazing that I had it on my first visit. The negative is the service which is not as proficiency and sincere as the other fine dining restaurant like the next door neighbour "Esquire".
Fantastic. We celebrated my Mother's 60th Birthday here and found the food and service absolutely fantastic. Although it is a little more expensive fine dining it was definitely well worth the money. The view is amazing aswell as the food.
The scallop entrée was to die for. We were all extremely satisfied with our meals and definately could not fault the service. Will definitely return again and recommend to all my friends.
LOVE IT Best in Brisbane. What more can one say about a restaurant that hits the mark every time I dine with them. Service is friendly and efficient, Food is the best in Brisbane. From the beef Cheeks to the fish and not to mention the top quality in home made pasta.
The views are exceptional. You will pay for the views, service and food. But then again I've eaten in other restaurants on the river front for the same price or more and without the quality.
Anyway you would be crazy to read into anyone else's reviews. Try it yourself.
Ice Ice Baby. If you have nothing else try the liquid nitrogen desserts, they started doing these long long ago before it was trendy and they still do it best hands down...and the dark and white chocolate parfait with peanut butter ice-cream.
The dinner at Alchemy restaurant was amazing, all the entrees and main packed flavour and make my taste buds dance. Each of the dishes were presented well and each serving size was very reasonable. The customer service was outstanding...and entertaining.
Love it. Even though is close to Christmas, we still manage to book it last minute to celebrate our early Christmas party for the two of us. We didn't request for a seat closest to the window, so we are happy that we got great seats when we arrived. Tried the degustation menu, that was amazing. Service was good, food was good, atmosphere was good.
Beautiful food. Wonderful service. Great view. Will definitely return!
Highly recommend. Amazing food. Perfect service. Attention to detail. :-)
Fantastic. Absolutely delicious food: we had a baked baby-bert (mini Camembert) with crackers and fruits for our entree, braised beef cheeks which just fell apart as soon as your fork touched them, with creamy mash and a red wine jus, and for dessert our waiter Tristan organised the liquid nitrogen nibbles, thanks Tristan! Outstanding service! Will definitely be back :-)
Wonderful little place. Wonderful place to enjoy evening dinners with colleagues and not expected to have schoolies causing a chaos. The food and staff are always a delight.
One of my favourite restaurants - a great venue. Great food, pleasant staff, wonderful view of the Brisbane river combine to make a great night out.
Awesome restaurant. One of Brisbane's best restaurants for sure. Staff are always attentive, knowledgeable and professional. Food has been amazing every time. Highly recommend.
My partner and I had dinner here last night. I had been perusing the menu for weeks so was really disappointed to see it had changed to something not as interesting. We ordered the pork belly for entree which was lovely. For mains I had the chicken and my partner has the wagyu cap. My chicken was a bit disappointing, it was really dry and overcooked and lacked seasoning. But my partners steak was absolutely amazing; cooked perfectly with beautiful sides - he said it was the best dish he has ever had. Then for dessert I had the choc caramel marbre which was beautiful, and my partner had the buttermilk pannacotta. This was such a creative cleverly thought out dessert. I also found the service really lovely and attentive. I would deffinately return but wouldn't order the chicken again.
Great Food. We booked here for an anniversary meal as it got good reviews and the menu sounded good too.
We booked through the online booking process which was easy and caused no problems. We got a nice table with a view of story bridge, we weren’t outside but that was good as there was a chilly wind.
Service was OK, we got a new waitress who was a little nervous and while she did an OK job I would have expected a little better from somewhere at this level.
We managed to have three courses, each one was excellent, the star of the meal for me was the pork belly entrée. I’m not a massive fan of pork belly, but this was amazing!
I would definitely return to Alchemy for another meal, especially if they did the pork belly as a main!
Great!. The best Wagyu I have ever had! Friend also loved the Dory special.
Always to a good standard. Everytime I eat at Alchemy, I am pleased with pretty much everything. Nothing here will ever blow me away completely but I am never disgruntled about handing over the money at the end. The location is clearly a draw-card, the service is always very strong and attentive and its a good old faithful. The beef cheeks are always a good choice paired with a great Shiraz from their extensive collection.
Expensive but nice. Ordered the quail entree and the steak main- both were nice. Also had the nitrogenie dessert which was different. Expensive, but it was for a 21st dinner. Overall quite good
Fabulous wedding anniversary dinner. Could not have asked for a better wedding anniversary dinner. Thank you Steph for making our night so special. Food fabulous and wait staff wonderful. Melt in the mouth beef cheeks, divine plump scallops. Special surprise macaroons with anniversary note was a lovely finish to the evening. Thank you Alchemy
Impressed. Excellent food, even better service. The white chocolate and anchovy stuffed olives are wild. Usually I don't care about service, but the staff were wonderful - makes you think why other establishments can't be the same...
Gorgeous. Everything was just melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Even the butter on the bread had a little something etc. Great wine list too - all the classy favourites. Can't wait to return (it's been too long!).
We had an amazing experience at this restaurant, the food was fantastic and the staff were very friendly and helpful, we also had the liquid nitrogen desert which was so much fun and really tasty!!! Definatly 5 stars!!
Excellent food and exceptional service. I had guests from sydney who were impressed with both the food and the service.We were late and had to leave early and the time of meals being served was perfect. We had the specials and they were outstanding. Very impressef
Definitely one of the best restaurants in Brisbane. The views are amazing, unbeatable service and the food and variety would have to challenge the best around. Highly recommend Alchemy.
Great location!. Amazing views of the river and Story Bridge. Lovely food. Attentive and accommodating waitstaff. Great cocktails and wine list. What more?
I've been to Alchemy three times in the last month, all for work. Each time has been great, but last night when we stepped outside for the retirement dinner farewell speeches (would have been distracting for the other restaurant diners) they brought our desserts to the inside table. As they are want to do, the speeches took longer than planned, so the staff removed the served soufflés from the table as they had lost their puff and re-served new ones at no cost. Marvellous, intuitive and professional service. I'll be going back !
Good not great. Location is excellent althogh we were no where near river views stuck up back near wine cellar, which we had them open the doors to cool us down. bit warm in there. meals were great. serise was very lacking a few of waitresses didnt really know the menu. and had no idea about drinks. we aresked for a cointreau and lemonade and was asked "is that a beer" !!!!. overall nice but over priced for what we got as an experience overall.
may go again
Food romance. Take a nice evening stroll along the Brisbane River and you'll come across the gem of a restaurant. The staff were prompt, friendly and professional. Starting off with Kilpatrick Oysters and Quail for the entree got the juices flowing for more. The Chef's special Beef Cheeks broke like butter whilst the Ocean Trout was delicately soft and creamy to match the accompanying crisp Crab Cake. The souffle nailed the finale. Overall, a delightful and memorable dining experience, well worth the time and money.
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Lovely for a special night out. The location is amazing, right near the eagle street dining precinct yet a little out of the way. The food was terrific! I loved the complementary entree and thought it was a lovely touch. The desserts were a stand out - interesting and very tasty. The duck was cooked to perfection and the steak was very good. The accompaniments were perfect. We ordered some sides and my only complaint was that the fries were over seasoned - tasted a lot like nandos!
I found the wine list a little uninspired and overpriced. For a venue of this calibre I would have thought they would have an incredible sommelier. I hate paying three times the prices for a bottle of wine I can buy any night of the week from my local bottle shop. As well as not having a particularly extensive selection, a number of the spirits were out of stock. at least this resulted in a free drink! My other complaint would be that our wine and water glasses were slow to be refilled.
I would eat at Alchemy again!
Alchemy definitely delivers on the hype. Great place to go on a date or a special dinner. Staff was excellent as was the decor of the restaurant itself. The food was delicious. Top marks for presentation and taste. The liquid nitrogen desserts were a fun little suprise. Well worth a visit.
Professional, classy and unique. Well done. Great location with fantastic views. Not too expensive in fact very reasonable. Only a little more pricey than suburban steak pub but light years ahead in quality. Recommend.
Fantastic. Is it not funny how different people enjoy things differently. It goes to show you that all reviews are a matter of personal opinion. I make note of the Beef Cheeks I love them and understand the amount of work that goes into this dish. I read reviews that say they were pub food. Good luck at finding this dish in a pub.
Food and Service fantastic. All those who think this restaurant is no good stick to the pubs and give us the opportunity to get into this restaurant that is always fully booked.
All those who think it's expensive. Obviously don't eat out much and stick to local cafes where paying $18 for a sandwich seems ok?? Go figure. These places pay lot's of money for chefs, waitstaff, rent and everything else to give you a wonderful expererience and you think it's too expensive. Judging by other reviews written by those who complained you can see where they normally eat and understand that your opnion as a reviewer does not count.
Excellent Food, Service & Views!!
My husband and I had a really romantic dinner here. The food and service were exceptional... I would recommend & go back !! Do not take notice of any bad reviews .. This is an exceptional restaurant !!!
No complaints, but no raves, great setting and position, good food, lil expensive for food style. My partner liked it more than me so probably just my taste that wasn't completely appeased.
Stupendous service. We dined at Alchemy last night for my partner's birthday, and could not fault the place. The service was extremely attentive and we felt incredibly well looked after. The food was stunning and the presentation was impressive. Not to mention the views.
I would definitely go back for another fine dining experience. Can't say enough good things about our dinner. Very delicious food and excellent staff!
Fantastic Venu. We have now been to Alchemy Restaurant 3 times and every single time, Ed the Restaurant Manager has not only remembered our names but have also ensured his wonderful team look after us. The service is always spot on and the food is magnificent. There needs to be more venues like this in Brisbane in which the staff seamlessly know what is on the menu and how it is prepared etc. Good Job guys!
Can I come back every week for the crab souffle. Alchemy was a destination that my husband and I had always wanted to visit, and finally on our 2nd Wedding Anniversary we did. For us it was a truly memorable evening as we had a table overlooking the river towards the Story Bridge (the proposal location). Lovely wait staff and attentive service made the night. I started with the Crab Souffle in a Crab Bisque - husband was very jealous but still thoroughly enjoyed his entree of the pork croquette. Both our mains were lovely and although we were tempted by the fabulous sounding specials we (eventually) stuck with our first options - me the Spatchcock and husband the Veal Loin with mustard brioche crumble. Might not be able to come back every week but definitely will return and recommend at every occasion.
Amazing food and views. One of the finest restaurants in Brisbane with dazzling views of the Brisbane River and Storey Bridge.
One of their signature dishes - beef cheeks - are to die for melt in your mouth experience.
The dessert "bombs" are also an experience - a trip to the kitchen for a chemistry show!
Extensive wine menu.
Service excellent and attentive.
Would I return? yes - as always
Valentines tick of approval. Recently went to Alchemy for Valentines and thoroughly enjoyed it, despite the set menu.
View was fantastic and service was top-notch. Scallops for entree, wagyu and duck for mains were also faultless. The highlight for me was the Chocolate Marbre dessert which I believe is one of their specialities. Drinks are a little pricey, but no more than to be expected of a five-star restaurant. Was surprised at the tiny cocktail menu (five or so only) but enjoyed the recommended wine.
Have recommended it twice since and both couples have enjoyed it just as much as we did. One couple went on a rainy evening when the doors were closed and said the ambience was a little diminished, but the quality of the dishes definitely made up for it.
Fantasitic. Wife and I dined here just before christmas last year and were blown away! The food was out there but the chef obviously knows food. Service was way out of this world. Not the cheapest but you get what you pay for and this certainly was worth it! A great place for a special occasion. Views of the bridge and river at night out of this world. Will have to try the food and views during the day.
Great food, great service this place has all bases covered and Angelina is so warm and runs the most professional team in Brisbane , absolutely flawless.
Fine dining. Last minute booking accepted by a charming man on the phone. Food was incredible, to many to choose from. Tried the scientific dessert. Blew our minds. Well worth what we paid. Will come back again to try other mouth watering delights on the menu. Only down fall, foreign waitress that could speak very good English, and wasn't as attentive as she could've been.
This blew my socks off. I have not been to a casual fine dining restaurant for a while that has gotten entrees, Mains and desserts all so right! I had the crab souffle, deboned spatchcock, and orange souffle. All three were amazing! I went there at 9pm as a single diner and was happily accomodated anf the waitress there made me feel very welcome...things could've gotten awkward due to the romantic atmosphere. I wasn't kept waiting very long for my entree and Mains, but its possibly because I was there so late and everyone else were onto dessert. I was initially a bit hesitant with ordering the orange souffle as it was 10pm and it was kitchen closing time for a Wednesday night but they told me don't worry about it "if you want souffle you have to have souffle and it will be worth the wait". And it was! It is a must! A visit to Brisbane must be accompanied by a visit to Alchemy!
Mrs. Wow what a spot. Everything was excellent. I enjoyed every bit of the meal. For all who says its pricey!!! Get real! The prices match the food, Staff, Riddle glass ware and the views. You can't get this for free or for $25 mains!!!
Well done Alchemy I'll be back!
Magical. Wonderful experience! My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here last Saturday. The food, service and view were exceptional. A bit pricey but worth it. Only gripe was a large rowdy table but even that couldn't spoil the evening.
Service was great, waiter was polite, knew menus, wine list, and gave us a great recommendation for the souffle starter. Food great, as expected for the price. We went on a busy night, but didn't seem to affect quality of service or food. Great place, great ambience and view.
I've been a few times now and it's been great every time. The view is beautiful and staff are friendly and professional. Everything I've tried on the menu has been delicious
Morgan Rodgers Gibson
+4.5
Good, but with some disappointments. We went to this restaurant with some high expectations. The ambience was excellent, service great and the menu looked fantastic. The food was of good quality, but the serving sizes were very small. Being aware of this potential in 'fine dining' restaurants (seemingly an attempt to engage in conspicuous consumption), we were still surprised at the quantity offered. Left feeling quite hungry despite three courses; something never really experienced before!
Outstanding service, excellent food, brilliance. My boyfriend and I came here not knowing what to expect and we were pleasantly surprised. Its a wonderful place to dine and we'll definitely be going back again.
This was just lovely. Delicious food, great view and service was excellent and friendly. We'll definitely return!
There was a lot of hype around Alchemy and so when we decided to head out for my birthday dinner, we were expecting a lot. Highlights would definitely be the glazed pork belly and scallops. The lamb loin was ok but had far too much going on on the plate to differenciate flavour combinations. The braised beef cheeks was soso, recommended by a friend of ours as well. However, it didnt seem like anything too complex - nothing that a slow cooker couldnt match at home. Overall we were a bit underwhelmed by the food at Alchemy. Perhaps all the hype and recent fine dining in melbourne had altered what could have been a good experience. I still would like to head back one day to try a different seasonal menu
Best Restaurant in Brisbane.. After reading the reviews I was worried my expectations would be too high and they would be let down but boy was I wrong. This would have to be the best dining experience I have ever had. Fabulous Service, check. Amazing decor and views, check. Friendly staff, check. Value for money, check. Delicious food, check. Great atmosphere, check. Amazing experiences, check. Complimentary bread and starter, check. I seriously cannot fault it. Oh and if you go- I recommend the Marbe for dessert, and the Nitrogen bomb experience is a must!
Excellent. First-rate service, excellent food, great location, fair prices, without the 'look-at-me' wank-factor of Aria.
Tres bien. Nothing was too hard for the waiter, nothing was too hard for the chef who did my beed cheek just the way I told him to do it. Even the owner/manager was polite and courteous when we gave her some advice about the decor. Love it baby.
Amazing. A beatuiful meal, with excellent service. I couldn't recommend the place more highly! For your next special occasion, or any occasion that is your life, celebrate with a meal here. mmmm Beef Cheeks!
Alchemy. Dined here with friends recently. Great views over the river, lovely space, even with low ceilings the noise was manageable. Bar tucked neatly away to one side was nice for pre dinnner drinks.
Service was good without being encroaching.
Entrees: Quali was delicious & Pork belly sublime. The rissotto with Chorizo foam was a bit confronting, loved the risotto but not so taken with the chorizo. the Goats cheese and beetroot was beautifully presented but I wanted more that the 4 small bites!!.
Main courses came within a good time frame and wine service was great as well.
Steak was a hit with diner 1, and the chicken with diners 2 & 3. Beef cheeks were beautifully cooked, with lovely deep flavour but should have orderd something else as more in the mood for spectacular.
Watched the liquid nitrogen desserts being prepared but were all too full to eat any more.
Overall a very pleasant expreience and recommended highly.
Just Perfect. I recently had dinner at Alchemy and it was the best food I've had in Brisbane in a long time. The staff are wonderful and I can't complain about anything. I sometimes wonder if the people who don't like this restaurant should stick to Mcdonalds. This way we are always get a table.
Very nice....good service and very creative menu
Modern and trendy. Friendly service and very nice food. Try the beef cheek and nitrogen bombs for dessert.
Fantastic location and atmosphere, outstanding service and a divine selection of delicious dishes and beverages. A remarkable night out in Brisbane.
Excellent. I took a group of six for a business lunch and found alchemy to be great. My lamb loin was sublime, perfectly cooked. The service was a little busy but friendly and efficent. Alchemy was not cheap fortunately it was on works tab.
Fantastic. Outstanding menu and attentive service. The beef cheek is a standout.
Unforgettable. I have been to Alchemy 3 times in the last year and every time I have been impressed. The staff and knowledgeable and well versed in their product from food to matching wines.
Will be making this a regular haunt.
Brad joley is one of the most talented chef's in australia, the service was excellent and the food took the night to another level. Ill be back, many,many times.
The dinner at Alchemy restaurant was amazing. Each of the dishes were presented well and each serving size was very reasonable. The customer service was outstanding…and entertaining. The flavours are etched on my taste buds forever...
... an instant hit with everyone around the table. The creamy goats cheese was particularly flavoursome and nicely balanced the honey and truffle.
The crispy courgette flowers were delightful. The use of honey was a stroke of genius and this is the first time I’ve seen it used in a dish of this kind.
This restaurant lures you in with a majestic evening riverside stroll, passing the gallery of posh Eagle St pier restaurants.
The stunning presentation continued with the stark contrast of the Hervey Bay scallops, crushed peas, goats cheese and lemon dressing. I loved the freshness of the dish that saw two perfectly seared scallops sitting atop crushed peas and broad beans. To finish the look, a circle of pea puree surrounded the scallops and added some symmetry to the plate. The plump scallops were sweet yet combined perfectly with the equally sweet peas and slightly bitter broad beans.
Here is, as promised, a review of last night’s fine dining dinner date at Alchemy Restaurant & Bar. It was the bf and my previous number 1 dining experience (tied with Aria) and we were not let down the second time- that’s for sure
Dazzling view of the BNE river and the Story Bridge while you wine and dine at this well situated restaurant created by owners Brad and Angelica Jolly. We ordered seared scallops with vine ripened tomato dressing, toasted brioche and basil jelly ($27) for entree, Duck Breast with Spiced Bok Choy, Pears, Sautéed Potatoes, Confit Garlic and Red Wine Sauce ($42) and their special of the night, slow cooked beef cheeks with creamed potato for mains. Mmmm, the scallops were so delicately cooked and the beef cheeks were juicy and soft, it felt like they were literally melting in your mouth. Dessert selection is always hard for me, but we ha
Alchemy has a contemporary feel with warm chestnut wood tones, highlights in red and a charmingly dispersed polycarbonate pieces, which immediately sets you at ease.
I decided to go for a more interesting option of souffle of caramelised spiced apple with brown butter and raisin icecream..... a creme anglais was poured straight into the souffle at the table. The souffle was light and divine. The brown butter icecream was unfortunately quite gritty and I wished it was more smooth and creamy, although the flavour was really nice. The dessert was very warming and wintery, so I imagine it might be removed from the menu when the warmer weather kicks in.
We liked Alchemy. Service was good. I'm finding it harder and harder to be impressed at fine dining restaurants but this was definitely better than most I've tried. The desserts were more exciting to me than the other food and I'd love to go back to try some of their others.
The highlights are the scallops with foie gras and Jerusalem artichoke foam, perfectly cooked nice balance, the artichoke foam was lovely...
Alchemy Restaurant and Bar overlooks the Brisbane river and summer months meant the glass panels are open to the Story Bridge. The waiters are extremely attentive and charmingly well-trained, presenting a choice of pumpkin, wholemeal or plain bread to dip
Good spot for night view of Story Bridge. This restaurant environment looks pretty nice with good design. Staff are young, well trained, professional, friendly and efficiently. The food were beautiful there, they have great chef👍every dishes came with art presentation, tasty flavour and right amount. My partner and I enjoyed our birthday celebration dinner there, highly recommended to people want one special meal experience.🍀👌👏
What a fabulous Italian restaurant. Such a great menu with a beautiful selection of wines including many from Italy. The waiters gladly assist you with matching the perfect wine to your meal. The service was 100% spot on, the views of the Story bridge were amazing and the menu had such a wide range of delicious options. I thoroughly enjoyed the swordfish- cooked so, so perfectly. Thanks to the chefs who gladly catered for a dairy free and gluten free allergy. It was a very memorable experience for all of my senses.
Michelle Van Den Broek
+4
Incredible food and service. Made our anniversary dinner so special. Easy to book and such a beautiful view of the Brisbane River. Will definitely return the next time we're in Brisbane!
The food is wonderful, the waitress was very friendly, although most of customers are mature age, and I only can see a bit view, but still it is a good restaurant.
Great service. Delicious meal with decent portions sizes. The view is great and overlooks the river towards Story Bridge. Would go again and next time save room for desert
Thanks for making our anniversary special. Food superb, dessert the best ever, and great service. Totally wonderful. Worth every star.
Najwa keysha Salsabillah
+5
The food sooo amazing, reasonable price, beautiful view, good service specially the staff very friendly, helpful and patient
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