Have been to Stokehouse many times and every time it has been a new inventive menu, with spectacular food and impeccable service from the staff. Last night was no different as my partner and I celebrated our anniversary there. The flavours are incredible and their own Stokehouse Pinot Noir was delicious. Would recommend to anyone!
One of our favs. Great food and first-rate staff. We are regulars and never disappointed.
The food amazing
The views breathtaking
The service hard to beat
But what made this even more special was the thoughtfulness of the staff who remembered I booked this for our wedding anniversary so when we ordered desert the plate came out with the words “happy anniversary “ written on it
���� thank you so much team for making a beautiful occasion unforgettable
Sensational food with a fantastic view. Full marks, and a special mention to our waiter Russell. I can't think of a better outlook in Brisbane, highly recommended!
Beautiful food, great setting, fantastic friendly staff, but please install some ceiling fans at least. Unbearable sitting there in this February heat and humidity.
Outstanding food and wine. Service was excellent. The lady we had looking after us really took the time to describe the menu and the wine list. Thank you
Really great views, friendly and attentive staff and absolutely delicious food! Thanks for making our anniversary dinner a really special occasion :)
Lynelle Anne Schofield
+5
The new $45 2 course lunch with a glass of wine is a must do for any foodie! Great spot, exceptional service and glorious food! Vouchers are available too what a great present!
Boyfriend and I came for dinner for 4 year anniversary, they wished us happy anniversary as we arrived and when we got our deserts wrote " happy anniversary" in chocolate on both of our plates. Staff was lovely and polite, The steak is to die for and gorgeous scenery. We had amazing time there and it was a lovely anniversary dinner. Thank you so much guys.
Great food, view & fireworks overlooking the river. Exceptional customer service provided my Claire, a very enjoyable evening.
Great service great food
It's not cheap around $130 a head but worth every bit
Staff very friendly and attentive, very nice setting and view. Entree was fantastic, mains (for the price) were good but not amazing, but that may have just been that item only.
Went here on a weeknight to celebrate a birthday. The food was delicious as you would expect it to be with the price of the items.
Would recommend to anyone who wants a decent fine dining experience. The staff were friendly and the service was good.
The food was good, but for the price I would expect better though. Service and ambience were fantastic but the devil is in the details and the detail the matters most is what’s on the plate.
Loved this restaurant! The most perfectly cooked steak, beautiful beef tartare, very attentive and friendly staff, and a gorgeous outlook. I absolutely recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back.
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A terrific location and simply lovely food - well done. I found the menu diverse, with a few surprises. I didn’t pick the wine, so can’t comment on the selection, but from what I was told, it was ok, for Brisbane. A table near the water is a must if you can get it, but the breezes and views are a highlight from most seats. The fitout is good and seating comfortable - a little squeezy between tables - but you gotta make a dollar - odd chair at each table is interesting. My food was excellent, well presented, timely, full of flavour and the grass fed wagyu perfectly cooked (I have no idea how people eat a wagyu medium-rare or worse rare - if you want it raw have it prepared and served raw correctly - not partially warmed!?). There was clearly a wide choice of meals. My partners octopus was however, tough - if you can’t cook it, don’t put it on the menu. The service was attentive but not engaging and while it appeared to be trying to be more - it wasn’t - throwing random people at the table from all directions (not sure if they were owners or not) without conversation or introduction does little for me - perhaps it helps management, somehow. The “hour” long reading of the specials board - while I enjoyed the variety it provided - doesn’t help. Overall, worth the visit and experience.
Made a reservation for a party of six for lunch, the 2 other couples were there early and had already opened a bottle of champagne.
We ordered wagyu, salmon which was cooked very nicely. Also drank Nz pinot and a boujoulais.
The weather was just perfect, which added to the Stokehouse specialty, the location.
Food was excellent. Service was a little slow for a Friday lunch though. Views were nice, definitely a more relaxing ambience so don't come here on your lunch break expecting you can dash back to work right after. Staff were very friendly
A birthday milestone warranted a special occasion restaurant and Stokehouse Q delivered. We had a table with a lovely view. The service was excellent all through lunch, although at times slightly rushed (even though we were aware that there was a function occurring). The food was all delicious and our request to share all dishes was met without fuss.
Have been there twice and both times they amazed me with their service and the quality of their meals. You just want to savour every bite. You will never leave disappointed or hungry
Returned for another special occasion this time at night. Food was beautiful.Chicken brûlée,smoked eel pate, prawn taco, scallop and pumpkin risotto, and octopus entrees all excellent. Most of us had the market fish for main which was farmed barramundi that was treated well. The chips were very moorish and the wine selection good. Service was on the ball. For a special occasion, a better table would have been nicer away from the kitchen door. Second time we've been seated here and although they closed the doors the draft through the bar area was chilly. Great view especially at night.
Decent vegan options, just be sure to ask for the separate vegan menu. Excellent service and reasonable prices for the quality of food on offer.
Me and my husband went to stakehouse to celebrate his birthday. This place is really good for date nights and romantic dinners. The staff was really friendly and the food was delicious. We had a lovely time there. The scenery from the restaurant is breathtaking.
Went to Stokehouse for a friend's birthday. We selected from a reduced menu, it was ok but not fabulous. Dessert was the standout. Service was a little over attentive.
Food was okay, a bit noisy on the night we went, didn't have a high chair , atmosphere was okay, could be better tho. Service was good. A bit over price
My work had a team function here. We were treated to the space upstairs which was set up beautifully. From the set menu I chose the Butternut Pumpkin and Spinach Rotolo, Grilled Eye Fillet and the Cheese Platter. I was very impressed at the professionalism that the staff of Stokehouse Q. showed during the course of our lunch/afternoon. The food was amazing and the steak was cooked perfectly! Definitely want to come back and try their normal dining menu!
Really great long lunch at Stokehouse Q. Whilst it is the upper end of price, the service and quality lives up to the cost.
We had a variety of dishes, each of our group was really happy with their choices. My fish of the day was swordfish with really interesting accompaniments of sweet corn reduction, chilli & a cucumber salad with heirloom variety cucumbers. The fish was seared, firm flesh and worked really well with the other flavours.
Also really impressed with the variety of dishes on the menu!
The wine list was very extensive with a split between local & imported varieties.
Our waitress was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without going to far.
Setting is beautiful on the River and surprisingly not too noisy even though it was full.
Highly recommended for a special meal out!
Had a lovely evening on the river, perfect location! Food was delicious, in particular I liked the risotto starter, definitely recommend it! We all loved the evening with good wine also
Visited Stokehouse for lunch over the Christmas break for the second time and could not fault. Service, atmosphere and food was all fantastic. We had the parmasan bread sticks and gnocchi for entree and the special mushroom risotto for main. They need to add the mushroom risotto to the main menu as I would come back frequently to order that dish!
A great birthday lunch. The staff were attentive but also let you know you could take your time with no need to rush, as the restaurant got busier though the level of attention did drop off. As a solo diner they still gave me a seat with a view (this doesn't always happen). The food was tasty and nicely prepared.
Sallysfoodadventures
+3.5
Food was absolutely amazing, very well done and all delicious. I had planned to give a 5 star review, however unfortunately, one of the wait staff decided it was totally appropriate to engage in a political debate with my friend. Everyone else was fantastic with their service, but I'm sorry, that is just totally unacceptable. My mum and I felt really awkward as she invited herself more and more in our table conversation. A short comment I can ignore and disregard, but to continue on with their opinion on the matter with customers is not acceptable. For such a lovely restaurant I was very surprised and disappointed to witness that behaviour.
Went for some dessert and a drink - absolutely delicious desserts here! We had the berry meringue creation, a superbly sophisticated dessert. Recommend 10/10. Also great alcoholic ginger beer yum!
There is a restaurant and a more casual bar/snack area. Today I'm casual after the city hopper ferry. Relaxing on holidays surrounded by water and A smoked TOMMY Margherita is good, add a soft shell crab slider on a milk bun and life couldn't get much better at this moment.
A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend a conference with a few other colleagues in Brisbane. A dinner was booked at Stokehouse Q in Brisbane’s Southbank precinct for the 8 of us on our first night. Being the foodie I am, I instantly looked up the restaurant and could see quite a few positive reviews so I was excited to check it out!
I Make Food Into Nards
+4.5
I want to rip into this restaurant and give it hell for being over the top swank (and the same word but dropping the 's'). But despite my temptations I can't fault it, unlike my credit card did.
Wine, meals, furniture, outlook, atmosphere it ticked all the boxes. I could use a 'stoked' pun to top this review off, but no dad jokes tonight.
Meatballs And Beef Cheeks
+4
Great location, good service and beautifully presented food. I hosted a business lunch for 8 here a few weeks ago and it made a wonderful impression on our guests from overseas. The food was beautifully presented, and aside from the Jamon Serrano, everything was delicious. Very pricey! My wife and I like to pop in for a drink and a nibble to kick-off date night and then work our way down South Bank to slightly less pricey options.
My partner had such a great time here for a long Sunday lunch. The staff were friendly, accommodating and professional. The food was fantastic (we had the beef tongue and crab cannelloni for firsts, the lamb and scotch fillet for mains) and the sommelier chose us a couple of beautiful reds. We were committed to a lazy day on the river, so took forever to get through our meals and drinks and never once felt any pressure to move along or free up the table. My partner was away for his birthday, and as this was a belated celebration of sorts, so the staff organised for a small plate of chocolates us to go with our dessert cocktails, a really thoughtful touch.
Such a lovely experience all round. I'd definitely recommend Stokehouse Q for a special occasion, or even just pop along to the bar for a couple of drinks on the river.
Loved it
Went here for a work dinner and it was flawless. Great drinks on arrival entrees were perfect and fillet steak for main was brilliant - and the chips were to die for!
Brisbane is a Australia’s third largest city and if you have not had the chance to get there, it is a quick flight from Sydney (70 minutes) and located slightly inland from the north-eastern coastline. Brisbane is a river city, with the Brisbane River splitting the area into north and south. On the south side of the river, sits Stokehouse Q, quietly tucked in the southern end of the burgeoning South Bank restaurant, bar and entertainment district. By taxi from the city it takes only 5-7 minutes to arrive if the traffic is forgiving. Tonight we hail a taxi from Fortitude Valley and it takes 15 minutes mainly due to the long weekend traffic.
Stokehouse Q is right by the Brisbane River so you get a lovely view on a good night. The food is pretty good too with a modern Australian a la carte menu on the finer side however the atmosphere is relaxed and relatively informal. It is a great place to take friends and family.
Whilst expensive the location and staff are brilliant. Cocktails are awesome and perfect. It is a little pricey though especially the wine list but it's a choice I guess. I would come back more frequently but for the cost otherwise very nice. I rated less only due to cost. The out door seating on a nice Sunday is perfect. Try catching a ferry across to complete your Sunday afternoon.
Slick Chef Extraordinaire. Gangster Of Food.
+4
The food was absolutely outstanding! Expensive but excellent! The service was a little hit and miss, we had a few different staff waiting on our table (which I thought was odd) it took a long time for our drinks to arrive but they were very busy anf the food was divine so easily forgiven.
Been twice in the past 2 weeks and it's confirmed its excellence and value. The same service and food quality would cost you 30% more in Melbs or Sydney. A really beautiful location looking at the city across the river through the trees. Could eat here every week.
I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed everything I ate and the view of the river at night was very nice. Not cheap but for a special occasion well worth it.. Nice cocktails too!
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Classic date spot at one of the best locations on the river, deciding on a easy casual dining experience we ventured to the bar end for drinks and a light meal, what can be said but cold beer and the best expresso martinis made in Brisbane is a great way to start the night, with wonderful views of the city night lights and a great atmosphere deciding on food was a challenge, reading the extensive bar menu with all manor of great food options we decided on a few share plates, crumbed prawns, spiced sausage, crumbed chicken and chicken pate..... well if the bar food is a reflection of the quality food they make for the restaurant then diners at both points of the establishment are spoilt, the food was sublime, mix this with great staff, great atmosphere, great drinks and not to forget the great views the Stokehouse deserve all the accolades it has already received and hopefully many more to come. While price wise Stokehouse is on the high end it delivers on every dollar spent, for a NO budget dining experience I would recommend it to all.
Nice view along the riverside but it was a bit chill at night. We had Crab soup and mushroom ball as entrée. Steak and market fish as main which are quite nice. Love the potato as side dish.
Stokehouse boasts one of the most ideal locations in Brisbane. Right on the river (in fact, partially over it) with a incredible view of the city, it is my go to spot for a drink on a sunny day. Split into two spaces, a relaxed bar with bar food, and a fine dining restaurant, they cater for any mood. The service is great across both venues with both table and bar service in the bar area. whether you're after some great sweet potato chips or a steak of the highest quality, from my experience the food is really well done. The downside? This food, service and view comes at a price, as can be expected.
I dined at Stokehouse for a date night and was pleasantly surprised after hearing mixed reviews. The service, food and location were fantastic! I have recommended this to friends and look forward to dining here again.
Stokehouse is one of those places where we've heard about but never quite found. And it is hard to find (sort of) , there's no parking on site so make sure to park at South Bank Parklands and take a short walk. First I was resentful of that fact but once you walk in to the restaurant and see the full frontage of river and city views--all's forgiven.
Stokehouse is one of those places where we've heard about but never quite found. And it is hard to find (sort of) , there's no parking on site so make sure to park at South Bank Parklands and take a short walk. First I was resentful of that fact but once you walk in to the restaurant and see the full frontage of river and city views--all's forgiven.
After a recent Brisbane visit we came here just for drinks and it was such a lovely lovely place. Right on the bend, in a perfect position it looked right out to the river with the most luxurious decor. Great wines and Champagnes and staff were impeccable
Beautiful restaurant in a great location with excellent food. I had the beef cheek ragu pasta, which was delicious and different to the usual, which was nice. Everyone had a lovely night and great meals. The desserts were also very nice, with the standout being the bomb Alaska. Service is fantastic and would definitely return. It is however quite expensive and the tables are very small.
Stokehouse is a great place for a first date. Impressive views, well-presented food and the ambience isn't pretentious. I had a fish of the day special (jade perch, shellfish and bonita broth) - I never order fish - and it was absolutely delicious! The signature "Bombe" dessert is the must-have on the menu. In my opinion, a definite top 3 dessert in Brisbane! If your budget doesn't stretch to Stokehouse (not a place to count your pennies), then pop into Stoke Bar next door.
Came here for a drink and some lunch - we stayed in the StokeBar section. Had one of the best cheeseburgers of my life! Just fantastic. Great service too. Will definitely come back for some dinner at the 'real' part of the restaurant :)
Eat Drink And Be Kerry
+3.5
With the Brisbane River so close you can hear the water lapping the bank, Stoke Bar at Stokehouse Q certainly offers an attractive place to enjoy a cocktail or two. Richard Ousby, who is now Executive Chef for all the Stokehouse Restaurants, has an interesting new cocktail and bar menu that provides plenty of options for anyone who just wants a casual graze with a hard-to-beat view.
Jacqui's Food Fetish
+4.5
From the moment my taxi pulled up at the front of Stokehouse I just knew that this was going to be a great evening. It’s an appealing modern structure right on the river. The area was developed after the 2011 Brisbane floods and Stokehouse, from the same people as Melbourne’s Stokehouse, opened its doors in late 2012. The food is modern Mediterranean, using local and Australian produce. I was still just as excited when I got inside – a beautiful outlook with views back towards Brisbane city and the Storey Bridge, with ferries chugging back and forth just to complete the picture. It was a perfect warm night and the entire front of the restaurant was opened up so it was almost like outdoor dining.
Top restaurant with a fantastic setting right on the Brisbane River. The crudo of black Kingfish was a great starter - beautiful fish cured with tart citrus. Schulz family roast pork was the special main and it was a good choice. Generous portions of cutlets served with creamy polenta and jus was a hearty winter dish. Attentive service and a good wine list by the glass.
I haven't had the pleasure of eating here as yet. As a place to sit and relax on a Friday this place really cant be beaten, It seems to attract a good crowd and the staff are very attentive. I'll happy go again and will try the food too,
As the top five restaurant in Brisbane from Gourmet Traveller, I have a high expectation on this restaurant. Doubtless, the waterfront view is the selling point plus a table with privacy as the bonus that really bring me a nice start. Although it was a busy festival night, I found that the dishes were well organizing. The only negative was the plating on the dishes were a bit down. Overall, ambient, food and service are brilliant.
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Great food, okay service. We ate in the restaurant on a Monday night.
The food was pricey, as you might expect, but it tasted fantastic. We had 1/2 a dozen local oysters which were sweet and creamy tasting, then crab and scampi squid-ink linguine from the specials board, lamb with artichoke and a side of roasted cauliflower salad. We couldn't fault any of it with the crab being the absolute standout.
For desert we squeezed in the mango cremeux and the chocolate mousse. Both were beautifully presented and very tasty.
The service was okay but we got the distinct impression that the front of house staff didn't really want to be there on a Monday night. The specials were explained to us so quickly that we had to ask the waitress to slow down a little, the sommelier seemed to be in a rush to take our finished glasses and didn't offer us anything to go with desert and my coffee came out ten minutes before my desert instead of afterwards which I thought was a bit odd.
It certainly wasn't enough to spoil the experience. The food, the view and the slight breeze on a warm evening more than made up for any shortcomings.
Wife and I went on Boxing Day (evening) and we were both really impressed with the service. We were both having a pretty flat day so almost didn't go out at all but our waitress (Justine) turned out night around with nice wine and dish advice. We love the views and the quality of our food was excellent. Staff are all dressed nicely and we're all very polite. I'm not sure about some of the previous negative reviews this place has copped because they don't reflect our experience at all. I would suggest that if your unhappy with your meal or service, just let the Maitre'd (bogan translation: headwaiter or waitress) know while you are there and give them the chance to improve your experience then and there. It has always worked for me.
Relaxing Sunday. This is the place to enjoy a long lunch with a nice wine and spectacular setting.
Sunday Lunch. We visited for lunch on Sunday with a group of 5. We all agreed that our meals were delicious, setting perfect. Timing of service also good. If there was one critique, I'd suggest that the wait staff could have some higher level people skills more closely aligned to the restaurant.
I'm coming back!!!. With a weekend of tasting the best of Brisbane I will be returning to Brisbane very soon after being at Stokehouse on Saturday night. The restaurant was so busy which made for a great atmosphere. The manager (sorry can't remember his name but started with j) was an absolute delight.
The food was outstanding. Thanks for a great night ... We will be back :-) felicity
Excellent venue, right on the river and an enjoyable walk from the Brisbane CBD. I ate here with a large group. Good menu, well prepared and presented food and excellent service.
Nice restaurant. The restaurant's position is its best feature. The few times we've been, service has been average and the food nice but, overpriced for what you get compared to other top restaurants in the city. We would go back but it wouldn't be my first choice for a special occasion.
We had a family lunch on a stunning Sunday afternoon. The view is breathtaking and it's a joy to sit inside but have natural light and fresh air. Service is friendly and efficient. Menu offers wonderful delights using innovative, fresh locally sourced produce. Daily specials to tempt and flexibility to accommodate younger diners. When they arrive the meals look amazing.
You're fed with your eyes before you take a bite. Extensive wine list to compliment.
The perfect place to lunch or done for any occasion. Then as we tried to take a photo our charming host went to the void above is and took what is now my favourite family photo! Love! Thank you.
Super impressed. Visiting Brisbane, went hear as a recommendation on Sunday night. Very happy with everything. Food was outstanding, pricey but justified. The dessert special, Custard Apple Pannacotta was a ripper. Wine was nice. Service attentive but not intrusive, and the location was stunning. Would definitely go back.
Lovely Lunch. We had a lovely lunch today at Stokehouse. We were there a bit early, but seated immediately. Our waitress was friendly and had a very good understanding of the dishes we were considering. The sommelier helped us pick a great wine. The ambience was great on a sunny day.
I had the scallops for my entree, which were delicious, although only three scallops was a little on the small side. In contrast, my husband had the Moreton Bay bugs, which were a generous serve given how rich the dish was.
I had the pork special for main, and my husband had the "fish and chips". They clearly forgot our side, as we had to ask for it and it came out probably 10 minutes later, but they took that off the bill, which is really all you can expect at that point.
We were stuffed so didn't try any of the desserts. Great lunch for the two of us.
Went to an engagement party at Stokehouse and had a wonderful time. All the important factors were perfect; food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend.
Had a fabulous lunch. Staff were knowledgeable and attentive. Food was sensational and ambiance delightful
Valentines Tapas. Wife and i popped in for some Tapas on valentines day. They were very busy but we found the staff to be very attentive, smiling and great service. Food was good save for the oysters which were pretty ordinary. Great location and views.
Excellent. Fantastic location / river city view. Professional and friendly staff. Tasty and decent sized bar tapas.
Great entree and main with barra cooked to perfection, dessert was good not great, couple superb cocktails but a couple shockers. Lucky service was good and they remade them. Great setting and ambiance.
Best cocktails, view is amazing, staff are lovely, great Sunday afternoon vibe
Breathtaking location & equally breathtaking bill...(ie obscene for what we ordered). We dine at the Melbourne Stokehouse restaurant frequently. We love it.
I must say, the Brisbane Stokehouse location and venue is sensational. However the food is average and most definitely overpriced.
My bombe dessert (apparently the house specialty) was $20, and it was average. I felt violated.
Drinks are obscenely expensive as well.
This is a restaurant to visit when someone else is paying or it can be expensed.
When you have to add parking of at least $15 on top of a eye watering high bill, it would nearly be cheaper to fly to Melbourne and eat at their other venue.
Divine location but I wouldn't recommend it nor would we return.
Location, ambience and view are what makes Stokehouse. The service was ok, but the food was really nothing to write home about.
The starters were quite high in price and came with very little on the plate. The mains again were quite expensive, which is fine, if you feel like you're getting something for your money. Portion sizes were reasonable but there was just no wow factor in the flavour.
Can't Revisit Quick Enough!. I was oblivious that Stokehouse even existed at Southbank until I won tickets to the Sunsuper Riverfire Dream Party. Although the party consisted of canapes and drinks, the canapes were delicious - we were very impressed. The service was absolutely excellent. Towards the end of the evening, it was fun to watch the staff break out into momentary dance moves - you can tell they really enjoy working there. But one of our fondest memories (aside from the spectacular views of Riverfire of course), were the Milo, Nutella and RedSkin flavoured macaroons.....OMG! We cannot wait to go back to Stokehouse for dinner in the coming weeks.
We only had time for mains but everyone's main were delicious. I had the salmon which was lovely, the gnocchi was also very good and so was the risotto (although it didn't look very appealing to me). Love the interior and the views are breathtaking but service a little bit slow and unattentive.
Fantastic Food and Service. Great food. Service impeccable. Chose this venue to propose and without any notice to staff, they had two glasses of Champagne at the table once she said yes. Entrees were amazing - try the beef carpaccio and the mains were both from the specials menu and were very very tasty.
We had heard mixed reviews about the stokehouse and so we had put off dining there until today.
We thoroughly enjoyed our entree main and dessert and selection of wine. The staff have been fabulous and the the atmosphere and location unbeatable.
We will be back again and again.
My wife and I went for a Friday lunch and we could not fault it. The view and atmosphere was unbeatable and the staff where very welcoming and in a upbeat mood. Be prepared to pay top price.
Went there on the weekend with a friend who thankfully suggested it to me and I definitely wasn't disappointed. Accompanied by a beautiful view of the river we tried the crudo of seafood which was simple and elegant but delicious. Had to say the unanimous favorite was actually the beetroot side which we almost skipped on ordering. Beautiful balance and texture. The pea risotto was also a highlight for us. Incredible list of cocktails that was backed up in flavor (I think we tried about 5 of them). Only disappointment was dessert. Considering it's the 'signature' dessert, the 'bombe' was a big let down. Expected a lot more from a top 100 restaurant. It didn't however dampen our night. Had a great night and would go back in a heart beat.
Bar Food. Just ate in the bar on a Sunday. Charcuterie sharing plate and chips were all good, Sunday session music was good too. A nice way to spend the afternoon after the busyness of the Regional Flavours Festival
I had dinner with friends at Stokehouse Brisbane on Saturday 15 June to celebrate my birthday and we had an amazing evening. We were a group of 8. Upon arrival we were promptly seated and two serves of complimentary appetisers appeared for the table while we browsed the menu. We ordered appetisers, entrees, mains, sides, dessert with coffee and tea and every course was timed perfectly, the dishes looked beautiful and tasted delicious. The service was warm and attentive without being overly so and the restaurant catered to the special diet requests of one girlfriend very graciously. Two other friends declared their espresso martinis the best they've tasted. All in all I had the loveliest birthday dinner I could've hoped for and would definitely return.
Had a fabulous dinner here. The restaurant and decor are beautiful. The spanner crab entree had some great flavors and the eye fillet was cooked perfectly. The salad with fennel complimented the steak perfectly. Service was prompt and friendly. Can't wait to return.
Celebration Time. Went to Stokehouse to celebrate one year back in OZ. No reservations, but we were ushered straight in. An extensive wine list with quality and affordable wines from around the world. We enjoyed a Craggy Range Sav Blanc (having lived in H.B. for 10 years) The food was prepared & presented well, and delicious. We enjoyed entree, mains and desserts and whilst it put a hole in the wallet, I didn't blink an eye at the bill. If you want quality food wine and service be prepared to pay for it.
A bit overpriced but good food and service. The location and feel of the place is excellent, very classy without being snobby and the waitress we had was very friendly and professional, very knowledgeable about all the food and wine on the menu which is always good to see. Great wine list and good selection of dishes. I didn't order entree just had the fish for main, which I would have expected more flavour for the very high price tag. There was definitely nothing 'wrong' with it and it was perfectly cooked and decent serving size, but for the price I was expecting something more memorable / adventurous. I was more pleased with the desserts, a friend and I both shared the bombe (favourite) and the brownie both of which were beautifully presented and rich in flavour and texture.
Mr Pucci doesn't mind paying when it's worth it. I think the bad reviews are basically because of the price. The food and wine list are outstanding... The service is fabulous and the view sublime..... Being from Melbourne I'm used to the prices... Not really that expensive for what you get..... Love love love
Top 10 in Brisbane!. Dined here 2 weeks ago for Lunch on the weekend.
Atmosphere was lovely although sitting along the glass balustrade was sunny & hot.
Food Menu was creative and diverse. Waiter service was relaxed, prompt & knowledgeable.
Wine Menu was average. Sommelier was helpful but intimidating. Cocktails however, were impressive.
"Food" (Starters, Entrees, Mains & Desserts) was all stunningly presented and all flavors & textures worked mostly well together.
Meal portions were definitely adequate. Ordered Sides which weren't needed.
Overall I was very impressed by the Chef & Service. Wine menu could be better (more detailed or just more attentive Sommelier).
Two Chef Hats worth.
Visiting from Sydney and tried a few of the Brisbane recommendations. This has been best food and service hands down. Thanks.
Amazing!. Food was absolutely amazing, service was amazing and the view was amazing! Can not fault it, was a fantastic meal and would go back in a heartbeat!
Totally Stoked. Came for dinner and very impressed. Have been to Stokehouse Melbourne a few times and expected a compromise but it was possibly even better. I love when you get a menu and there are so many things you want to try as opposed to struggling to find one or two things on a pretentious menu. Good wine list and wait staff well informed, although one tried to tell me that Valrhona was the best chocolate in the world - I think Callebaut, Green and Black or Lindt might disagree
Great service, fabulous wine list, great bar menu. We could've stayed for hours! Thanks for a wonderful dining experience.
Good food, friendly but OK service. This was our first sitting at the Stokehouse in Brisbane. The staff was very friendly, from the bar and the restaurant. We ordered a few different mains, from steak, seafood, and pasta. Everyone enjoyed their dish and would happily order it again. I think the Lobster tagliatelle was the winner. Good sized portion and not too much sauce. The steaks were cooked ok, but the sauce was that accomanied it was not that great. It was a herb and mustard, but more of a paste. The Blue Eyed Travella was excellent, and the greens that went with it were amazing... Guess truffles really do help! Dessert was excellent. The little cakes were great. Overall, a very good meal.
Honest unpretentious, wholesome food, skilfully executed, excellent service in a beautiful location. Will visit again, and this on the back of a disastrous outing to esquire was a welcomed relief.
Excellent. Decided to go at 9pm last saturday night. The staff were excellent in finding us a table within 20 minutes for such a busy night. The service was excellent, the lady with the short black spiky hair is a wonderful waiter and her service should be applauded. The meals were excellent and came very quickly. I had the wagyu steak special while my partner had the pork belly. Both were excellent. Just a shame I had no room for desert.
Fabulous location and atmosphere. Had a lovely time but its a very pretentious and overpriced place. Wouldn't go back.
My partner and I have now had the pleasure of eating at Stokehouse twice in a month. Both times have been amazing. The food is delicious, I had the quail entree and gnocchi for main, wish I had room for dessert... Next time. The service it was outstanding from the moment you walked in the door. Thank you Stokehouse for a great experience we will be back!
Had lunch for two today, service was fantastic, we had the risotto which was amazing. Very pleasant place to get agreeably trollied looking over the river!
Great bar area. Had a great Sunday afternoon here in the bar area looking out over the water. Need to get there pretty early (midday) to get one of the few bar tables and chairs but very worthwhile. Service is friendly and unpretentious, and bar food was pretty good (chips particularly good!). Nice vibe.
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Sublime - best dining experience in decades. I've never been moved to write a restaurant review, but our experience this afternoon at Stokehouse Brisbane deserves to be shared.
It was a solemn occasion to mark the first anniversary of my husband's death - three generations of family were present.
All of us were hopeful of turning the occasion into a celebration, rather than a cry-fest, but we were each in our own way nervous of our ability to make it a happy outcome.
Enter Anthony - our "waitperson"
His demeanour, knowledge, enthusiasm and professionalism surpassed anything I have ever encountered in a fine dining establishment (and I'm no spring chicken!)
We were in accomplished and friendly hands for the duration of our meal.
And what a splendid repast it was.
We had faultless meals over several courses, and Anthony's respectful and discerning presence added a great deal to a memorable afternoon.
Stokehouse Brisbane provided superb views of the river, a menu with flourish, extraordinary cuisine....and Anthony.
We will always be grateful for a memorable dining experience.
Great spot for some afternoon drinks to watch the sun set over the city. Can't comment on the food.
A Marvelous Day Out. We were sent to Stokehouse by our daughter, who had insisted we attend in an offpeak dining time. We were booked for Sunday lunch. The weather was kind and the setting was beautiful, and we were seated on the deck by the river with only a dozen others in the restuarant. We waited on by an attentive young lady, who helped us through the menu and specials. I ended up with the fish, and my husband chose the duck. I don't much care for demonstrations of frivolous culinary skill, only good food cooked simply. Both dishes were simply divine, and even though we opted for wines on the cheaper side to go with our meals the matches were quite compatible. My only qualm was that we did not stay for dessert!
Great place to splurge. It's definitely pricey -- we paid $550 for four, though that included three excellent bottles recommended by the sommelier. But if you're going to splurge, this is a great place to do it. The food is memorable, which is really what you're looking for, and there was plenty of it. The risotto special was one of the best things I've ever tasted. The duck breast was absolutely superb, as were the oysters and the desserts. The setting is fantastic. The service was impeccable without being the least bit pretentious. If Stokehouse Brisbane always runs like this I can't imagine they'd ever have a negative review.
Had a pleasant lunch.. Food was great, service was fantastic.. Only thing was entre plate was a little dusty .. Perhaps from cloth. Unsure, no one is perfect. Would I go back again.. Yes
Pricey but good. I find it hard to see how one could criticise this place too much - is it just because it makes you sound cool to diss on the new kid on the block? it might not be the absolute best restaurant in Brisbane but all courses by 6 of us over a long lunch were met with cries of "yum" - oh, and best bloody mary's I've had for years
I was very dubious as I had read manh bad posts however we had an awesome night. The food was a good size, amazing quality, the service was great. We booked for 4 and turned up with 6 and it was not a problem at all.I am definitely going back!
Great main and nibbles, my banana desert was a disappointment, the caramel was grainy, and flavour combinations not quite right. Fabulous attentive, knowledgeable waitress. Brilliant riverfront views. Highly recommend for special events.
Excellent - great spot for a nice meal. Ate there two nights in a row. The first night was in the bar section sitting out admiring the river. Price for the wagu pop burger is a bit rich - it's good, but to charge $16 for something so little is simply hilarious. That said, the bar food was very tasty & fresh. The following night a group of us had 3 courses in the main dining area. The food was sensational, the scallop soup was great and the chocolate pudding for dessert is a MUST HAVE for any choco-holics!
Floor staff were great, the maitre'd was very accommodating & extremely professional.
Good but not mindblowing. Big expectations and then a little let down, seemed expensive and is a special night/date kinda place.
Food is good although service was a little pretentious
Was nite expecting much given the reviews on here but I was pleasantly surprised. The view and atmosphere was great and the food was delicious and well presented - very small serving size but lovely. Service was great.
Impressive. Had a pre birthday treat here & it was absolutely suburb! I was beyond happy with the venue, view, staff & a above all the food! It was absolutely delicious! Stand out dishes were the scallop soup, ahmazzzzzzzing! And the squid ink linguini with sand crab. Breaded olives with 3 cheese is a delicious naught little bar snack. Also had the beef cappacio, barramundi, and oysters... All average. Good but not great. But for the million dollar view & romantic setting, this restaurant is really a gem in Brisbane. Good food & great wine, perfect place to fine dine.
* bill was $270 for two people including a bottle of wine
Fantastic. Highy recommended restaurant, for dinner view , service and food way above par. Could not fault anything. The lamb dish was to die for"......looked small on the plate but way more than enough without feeling like a bloated fish after dining.
Bar snacks and a drink during the afternoon just what Brisbane needs. Good selection of cocktails. Highly recommend for taking visitors to enjoy a drink and the scenery.
Finally a riverside resturant!. Despite Brisbane being the "River City" this seems to be the only venue with tables right on the river (ignore the mangroves).
I found the negative reviews below surprising because my experience yesterday was great. The food was delicious albiet a little expensive but full of flavour and satisying with some sides. The wine was also perfect and the atmosphere on a sunday is relaxed despite the place being fully booked.
The service was friendly, attentive and accommodating when we showed up without a booking.
I will definitely return to Stokehouse for many more special occassions.
Great lunch spot. Finally Brisbane has a river-side restaurant that delivers great food, professional service and beautiful surrounds. A shame a Melbourne based group had to deliver it, but hey, small complaint.
This is a super spot for lunch, we had two entrees each followed by dessert [for lunch] and are just now tucking into some biccies and cheese for supper as we're still pretty full. I think the whingers may be Sizzler-goers.
The food was plated beautifully, and tasted as good as it looked. The candied pecan, cauliflower, currant bar snack is awesome and original.
The service was friendly, knowledgeable and professional, everything you expect but rarely get from Brisbane's small list of 'fine diners'.
Yes it's expensive, for most of us it's a special occasion spot, and for a special occasion I think 3 courses + wines for $120pp is no bad deal. If you think that's too much for beautiful food, views and service maybe you should stick to Sizzler.
Very good. Quail special amazing. Lamb loin good. Chocolate souffle delicious. Husbands bombe mmm. Service good very friendly just slow with the wine. 3 courses was just nice. Felt very satisfied.
Awesome !!!. We recently dined at Stokehouse for my birthday and couldn't fault it. The meals were divine, the service excellent and the location to die for. If you are going there to get a large 'good value' meal then don't bother - you will be disappointed. If you are going to experience beautiful food, in portions that allow you to comfortably enjoy 3 courses, in a setting that Brisbane has been crying out for - then go forth and enjoy!
Extremely disappointed in Stokehouse. With all the hype from the Melbourne store, i already expected to be underwhelmed. But the food we had was below expectations. The oysters were bland (how does one do that!?) and had none of that lucious creaminess you get from a freshly shucked one. The kingfish entree was probaby the worse dish. Couldnt take the kingfish, jst had a mouthful of grapefruit. I even gave it a chance and had the fish alone and it was bland. The crayfish tortellini on the otherhand was far too salty and pasta was undercooked. Sauce albiet was amaZing! Best part of our meal. The swordfish was dry and overcooked. What can i say, we had many dishes to give it a fair chance and it did not deliver at all.
Memorable night. View and food lovely but what stood out was the service. I brought my 8 week old baby having no idea how he would be received and the staff could not have been more accommodating - so much so they took the baby and nursed him, pushed him in his pram til he slept while I ate dinner and enjoyed my first night out in over 2 months. The staff were professional, genuine and relaxed. Keep up the great work!
Amazing, GO!. WTF Brisbane what's wrong with you? Rating Stokehouse at 69%?! Stokehouse is on par with every decent restaurant I've been to in Australia. Spanakopita was excellent. Frozen bomb parfait was perfect. Wine was great. Service was brilliant. View was amazing!
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We were on a waitlist for a Friday night & were happy to have a drink in the bar for a table. The bar offers a great casual vibe & the classic mojittos were a good attempt. Luckily a table become available & we were surprised that the far end of the restaurant area was empty anyway at 7pm but did fill with a couple more tables through the night. Olives were the pick of the night. Baramundi rec as the dish of the night was good, nothing stood out about it at $38 though. The squid ink pasta, duck, John Dory were all rated similarly by the group. Lamb not rated by diner 5 due to portion size & it was too chewy. Sides of beens & riddachio were ok. There were a few hiccups through out service which were rectified straight away & for a busy night the meals arrived on perfect time. I would rec a visit to enjoy the location.... the Brisbane river, the breeze off the river, the city lights at night....ahhh. The menu & our dishes were not outstanding but not bad either & compare equally with other Brisbane restaurants in this price scale.
Romantic and top views. Lovely outlook over the river. The breaded olives, raddicchio and fried feta salad and The Bombe dessert were delicious. waitstaff were unobtrusive and mostly knowledgeable of the wines and produce. The food is not cutting edge but it is not trying to be either, I'd consider it upmarket bistro style fare.
This restaurant has the best position in Brisbane! Waterfront at southbank. I really like the design and position and will go back for that. Food was good, nothing life changing but solid.
ONE OF THE BEST!!. The wait is finally over, my fav Melbourne restaurant has arrived to Bris-Vegas and it's a knock out!!
The king fish crudo was first class and the chocolate souffle was with out doubt the best I have ever had.
I cant wait to come back!!
We visited the restaurant last weekend and it was a pleasant experience. The ambience was nice. Although the service could be speedier. We had beef carpaccio which we thought probably one ingredient too many on the plate. Tortellini was a bit on the bland side but not bad. Simple food but good quality ingredients. Although, a friend had spanakopita and mentioned that it was disgusting. The highlight of our night had to be poached banana dessert which was to die for. Also choc souffle with salted caramel sauce was delicious. It was a proper souffle we had been longing for. And we would buy a whole heap of that sauce if it comes in bottle!! All in all, good dinner destination if you don't mind poor service.
Delish!. Had my first of what i think will be many meals at the new Stokehouse. Have done the St Kilda 'branch' and Brisbane now should be very excited wtih the South Bank offering.
Had yum Crayfish tortelloni complete with big chunky pieces of cray. Delish lamb and pea puree main and great choc souffle with salted caramel to pour . Good prices too - high 30's mains. Given the fit out this is reasonable. Some staff a little green but clearly backed up by a crew that know waht they are doing. Will get better in no time.
Cant wait to go back!
Welcome to Brisbane!
The Stokehouse floor staff are indeed swift, knowledgeable and know exactly what they are doing...With an emphasis on elegant, contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, Stokehouse draw their inspiration from local and Australian produce...Stokehouse ’s stylish, yet casual approach, offered a relaxed ambience that was nothing short of impressive. Please, do yourselves a favour and treat yourself to a long lunch and enjoy the peace of the river and sample the freshest tastes of the season yourself.
The sweet bug meat was offset by the slightly bitter-sweet flavour of the shellfish butter. It was a generous serve too, with a heap of bug meat and a literal pool of shellfish butter. The braised leeks and the fazzoletti (flat pasta) were good secondary accompaniments for the bug flesh and the pasta helped soak up that delicious sauce.
The Rangers Valley rump cap with smoked bone marrow custard, ale braised onion shell, potato crisp with mushroom salt, trompette mushroom and tarragon oil was again pushing as one of my favourites. The rump cap had been slow cooked over four hours and looked beautifully rare on the plate and as a consequence was extremely tender.
My selection of wild mushroom risotto with French black truffle, fine herbs and parmigiano reggiano was indeed special. The risotto looked spectacular on the plate, with each and every grain of rice visible. More astounding was the amount of fresh black truffle covered all over the plate and at $1800 dollars a pound, quite a generous helping! My first mouthful of risotto was delicious, but there was a worrying saltiness in that first bite. I need not have worried as the risotto balanced out beautifully the more I ate.
Overall it was a very enjoyable meal in a pleasant setting. I highly recommend Stokehouse for a relaxing and scenic lunch especially on one of Brisbane's many sunny days...
Stokehouse is the perfect place to part with your piggy pennies to enjoy a long lunch on a Sunday for ‘Stoked on Sundays’. You can rub hams with all of Brisbane’s prettiest pigs, listen to the DJ on the decks and bask in each others beauty.
The food that we had at the Stokehouse was without a doubt visually, works of art with the stark plates being blank canvases for the team of chefs lead under the direction of award-winning Head Chef, Richard Ousby allowing them to showcase their creativity and wonderful skills using the freshest seasonal produce available.
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Stokehouse is set to become the home of the long lunch. You need to check it out.
Food:
Absolutely delicious food. Nice variety of meat, fish and vegetable dishes. Also had gluten free options. We had appetizers and mains with shared sides and it was plenty of food.
Service:
Impeccable service. Explained the specials and offered advice when asked. Always made sure we were hydrated and our glasses were not empty. Truly professional. Well done.
Atmosphere:
Gorgeous setting along the river. It was a 35°day but it was pleasant to sit inside with all the open windows open.
Lovely place by the water just past the bridge. Great location for groups as well as loved ones. In my case good dear old friends. Nice dim lit environment, exceedingly friendly and knowledgeable staff who were very good with their food and drink recommendations. Good selection of wines, overall a healthy mix of both seafood and fish as well as more turf options such as steak and lamb. Definitely recommended. Expensive but not prohibitively so - recommended.
Had a wonderful birthday meal here. Great views and great attention from the staff. Always keeping our water and wine glasses full. Have great recommendations for food and we were not disappointed. Will be returning to try out some more great food!
Me a mate were looking for a nice steakhouse whilst around the area. While Pokemon hunting in Southbank, saw this had great reviews. We gave it a go and was blown away with the quality of the service they had here. They didn't bat an eye even though we weren't "dressed" like the other patrons and the staff were very friendly. Accommodating with our questions and offered recommendations with our choice of wine. The steak on that wasn't on the menu is superb! I'd say #2 on my list now. Will definitely be back here and bring my partner to get to try this place. Awesome view as well of the river and the CBD.
If you want value for money, I'd say this a place definitely is. For the quality matched the price. A little steep for everyday dining but not too bad for once a week.
Also the gin an tonic is a must palette aperitif!
Wonderful lunch enjoying the river view. Standout dishes were the raw scallops, tempura zucchini flowers, prawn tacos and Fraser Isle spanner crab on corn bread dressed with lemon myrtle - delicate flavours perfectly balanced. Excellent service capped a relaxing afternoon
Good service. Their fish a chips were delicious. Their oysters were quite small though. I felt a bit cramped as well in our 4-person table. The four of us kept hitting each other's legs.
We had a small group there today (4 ppl) for my wife's staff Xmas lunch. Amazing food first and foremost, However the wait staff are incredible. I quizzed our hostess on many of the dishes, and she never missed a beat, describing each dish with knowledge and passion.
I am 57 yrs of age, and my wife and I eat out in Brisbane often - This was the best meal we have ever had BAR NONE! - If you're looking for a cheap pub feed, go elsewhere, but if you're looking for an amazing food experience, for those special occasions - Then this in your venue. I have included some pics of our food today, to get you salivating.
Beautiful setting and friendly knowledgeable staff. The food, especially seafood was perfectly cooked. Highlight was the grilled crayfish with finger lime and yuzu dressing, which at $50 without a side is pricey, but worth it.
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