Review Ahmet's Turkish Restaurant - Brisbane

First time visit. Lunchtime atmosphere was quiet. Had seen it packed out the night before and the atmosphere was certainly alive. Service was friendly and attentive. Cocktails were great, menu was vast, some dishes I had never heard of before and staff were happy to give details. Meals were delicious.

South Back is quite the place! So much to see and do! Grey street has lots of eateries to choose from. Ahmets was excellent! Patios on both sides, beautiful interior design and the staff was great! Oh and did I mention the food was superb as well? 😎👍

Ahmet’s is truly a flavour sensation! The Turkish bread in particular was fresh, fluffy and unlike anything else I’ve had in Brisbane. The babaghanoush was a delicious addition too! The only small issue we had was that the service was a bit slow - we ended up dining for almost 3 hours. Not to worry though, we were enjoying people watching and had nowhere to be. Regardless, the servers were lovely and the food was tasty!

I went to Ahmet’s for the first time and I thoroughly enjoyed the food. The pricing was reasonable and the service was great. I liked the variety in the menu as well. I went with a group of 4 so I loved that they had ‘share dishes’ so we could try everything.

The ambiance inside is amazing, feels like you are in Turkey. The food was so delicious and flavourfull. We had the Turkish bread and the mix skewers, the lamb was my favourite. Kunefe with ice cream and Turkish coffee was a nice way to end the meal. Service was great too.

We have been here so many times, and each time it's been an amazing experience, we love the dips and the bread, this Turkish restaurant has been so addictive that we end up going here like once a week. The managers are friendly they look after guest very well. I highly recommend this place they have both quantity and quality for the price....👍

Spacious and beautiful place. The servers are attentive and joyful. The shank, which is very tender, comes with potatoes. Lamb steak pide has a good crunch and not too cheesy. It was just nice. The kunefe can be a little more sweet though but I guess with the tasters, it's really sweeter than the kunefe. There's a bit of punch to the rose mocktail and the passionfruit mocktail is just right. We came at 5pm and it was not so busy then but when we left around 6.30pm, the restaurant was almost full.

Very delicious food! Very fresh. You can tell that the meat are not frozen. The minced lamb skewer was exceptional! That's my recommendation of this place!

Ahmet's is a Brisbane institution which must be protected at all costs. You are not too cool for Ahmets. It's Turkish cuisine at its finest. Anyone that doesn't like this place is either a snob, a karen, someone who doesn't enjoy life. Essential eating in Brisbane.

We ordered Iskender kebab, beef skewers and spinach and cheese borek. We ordered the borek as starter and little did we know it would be too much. As a person who grew up in Middle East I expected the borek to be one layer because that’s the authentic version. But despite that, it tasted good. The Iskender kebab was a big portion and too oily. From previous experience I know that it shouldn’t be this oily. The beef skewer was hard and chewy and again tasted good . The ayran could denitely be more sour. The 4 stars is for the taste but there are few things that they could improve on to make it more authentic. Overall decent meal.

used to order from this restaurant a fair few times especially on covid period to help their business. but the last time i ordered they didnt even deliver the meal even though website said pick up or delivery. said i had to pick it up even though never called to say so but never chose that option. said they would refund money as didnt deliver my order 3 weeks later still nothing. lost customers because you couldnt promise things. Plus i want my refund for food you didnt deliver!!!!

I was suggested to dine here this evening as my brother and I were seeing a play at QPAC.<br/>The restaurant is large and functional, it's position is great as it sits adjacent to all the family areas of Southbank.<br/>I ordered the zucchini Fritters which were nice, but were more bready than zucchini, but like I said they were tasty and crunchy where they needed to be and soft and fluffy in the middle.<br/>I ordered the flame grilled vegetable skewers for my main meal and they were delicious.<br/>My brother ordered their famous mixed grill, and he said it was absolutely delicious, especially liking the chicken which was juicy and tender.<br/>Also we ordered garlic Turkish bread as a pre meal nibble.<br/>I shall be back thanks very much. SARDS.

The staff were not professional at all. After waiting a long time, they brought our meal wrongly so we had to wait again for the new order to become prepared. We had chicken and lamb kebabs; both did not taste good and almost raw. For dessert, we had Kunefe which I did not like it as it intensely tasted butter. We had mocktails for drinks and they were very good.

Ahmets Turkish restaurant is Beautiful atmosphere friends Servis was delicious food

🍚 Food was amazing! We had the kings feast - too much to eat but we wanted to eat it all! <br/>🍷Lots of authentic drink options, try the house beer. <br/>💵 Great value for money. <br/>🙋🏻‍♀️Service was great but we did have one guy deliver just one course and it was like an inconvenience that we were there and contributing to the busy night. The gentleman that seated us and the lady that served us most of the night were lovely though. <br/>🍃 VERY busy, very squashed in. Clean and dimly lit though. Something a little romantic about this busy place.<br/>👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Family friendly if you book ahead and request a particular area of the venue. <br/>🚘 Lots of parking nearby, but be prepared to walk a few minutes to restaurant front door.<br/>👍🏻 Overall, an amazing place for dinner for us. Very happy.

I have been there for a few times so far. Overall an awesome experience. King's feast is more than satisfactory. I would recommond lamb pide and beef skewers. The sweets there are the best I have ever found.

Had a wonderful time with family and the food was amazing. The intermittent belly dance performance add to the fun in the evening.<br/>Only suggestion is to inform at the table what dish is served due to dietary restrictions people may have and it was not easy finding someone to advise on it.<br/>Keep the good work going.

i'd been going to this restaurant for years, and i'd always get an iskender, once upon a time it was unbelievably good, but then it started to go down hill, and i didn't bother ordering it any more, and honestly didn't go back there for a long time, the 2 more recent times i've gone (the last being in the last few of months) i tried an iskender again, and unfortunately it was terrible, the lamb was extremely gristly and tough, to the point i literally had to pull huge chunks of chewed up goo out of my mouth because it was inedible, my wife who ordered the same thing had the same problem, we spoke to the waiter who was very nice and sorted it out so that we could order a replacement meal, so instead we had the mixed skewers, which were actually very nice, the lamb on the skewers was delicious and tender, which makes me seriously wonder what lamb was going into the iskenders, i'd previously met a chef who had worked there, and also at some of the owners other restaurants (he owns a lot of the ones in south bank) who told me that they used a lot of boil in the bag food, and just put their own sauces on it, it looks like this might be true unfortunately, at least for the iskender meat. as i said the skewers were great though, and the starter (the gozlami) was beautiful also, the wait staff were very nice as always, and if you're there on a friday or saturday night, you'll be treated to the bellydancing crew who usually come through playing music and dancing. all in all though, the decline in the food over the years, especially considering how expensive they are, makes me not want to go back. bit of a shame really.

What a great restaurant. I loved how colorful this place was. The service was also nice even tho they were quite busy since it was Mother's Day. For drinks we got Belly Dancer Martini and Turkish Sunset. Both drinks were awesome. For lunch we tried the Lamb cutlets and their famous mixed grill. Again both dishes were delicious. As we were eating they had a belly dancer come out to some live music playing. Everyone loved especially my kids. Overall a great lunch.

The pleasant experience from this restaurant heavily relies on its physical ambience. The food was hearty, albeit a little too salty, but lacked something that I couldn't put my finger on. Good Turkish food is hard to master and I think even though this restaurant has been around for a while, it doesn't quite make it. I've had more authentic tasting Turkish food from small restaurants run in suburban areas.

This is some amazing Turkish food - we went to the $10 pide all day and all night special and they were soo good! The service is so lovely and attentive too - we also loved the eggplant from the entre - we will definitely come back.

Such beautiful interior and great food... we had a mixed skewers and hummus with chorizos to share between the two. Food was plenty!! I also ordered apple tea frappe.. not too much frappe but the tea was refreshing and delicious. Great location as well, right next to the park and quite a popular place event on the weekday nights.

Bad service. When arrived, nobody served so we went in and wanted to pick our own seat but later was told inside tables are all reserved, only outside ones left but there werent any 'reserved' signs on the table. Waved for the waitress to order and she completely turned her back on us and asked the other waiter to serve us, and had a gesture of gossiping, which the other waiter later took a glimpse at us before coming to our table. When food served, the waitress told us its beef skewers but we ordered lamb. Asked to wait while she confirm with the kitchen, came back and said its lamb and told us to know our orders she is only bringing it out from the kitchen. The lamb was not properly cooked. Portions are really small. Its not worth it. Bring your money elsewhere.

I love the Pides at Ahmet’s as well as everything else they serve. I think Turkish food is one of those cuisines where you can really tell if the chefs care about what they do or not. With Ahmet’s I can say that the chefs care about their food and that is evident when you have that first bite of their delicious delights. Pictured below is 3 different Pides. King’s Pide which has chorizo, chicken, spinach, onion, feta, mozzarella cheese and tomato. Chicken Pide - chicken of course with roasted red capsicum, mushroom, mozzarella and garlic. Chorizo Pide - chorizo, mozzarella and tomato! <br/><br/>My favourite was the King’s Pide as it was truly a Pide fit for a king. The bread was light, fluffy and crisp on the edges with a perfect balance of filling with the right amount of meat and the feta bursting in your mouth - it was sensational. <br/><br/>One thing I love about Turkish cuisine is the rice. It’s fluffy, buttery and makes you want more which Ahmet’s delivered on with their rice. My only let down was the chicken wings which were a bit cold - this was a one off as I did order the food for takeaway and provided this feedback to the restaurant as I haven’t experienced this before.<br/><br/>Overall, I enjoy the experience I get when I eat at Ahmet’s both at their restaurant and at home.

Reserved a place for eight last night. We requested 8:00pm. The waiter said that it was not possible. He told us it needs to be 6:00pm. We said ok. <br/>Tonight we rocked up there 5:45pm thinking that these guys are serious about their business. The demanding waiter forgot to make reservations. Good start. <br/>The disaster started with waiter misunderstanding my friends mixed grilled order. He cannot have certain items and chicken due to his health reasons. Manager told the waiter to let us know that they cannot cater for such items to be removed from the dish, but he could replace chicken with extra skewers (cost will be additional). The newly revised plate came with the removed items but all chickens were on it as well. <br/>Kids got “iskender kebab”. We always have the dish around the world. They came with big chunks of rare meat. <br/>My mixed grill also had raw meat ( however they were glazed). You can view it with given picture. <br/>Manager was called in. He couldn’t take the criticism. He had no idea about Turkish food, by looking the way he was explaining to us that the “iskender kebab” is their signature dish. <br/>Overall, money not well spent. <br/>if you like TURKISH FOOD, DON’T GO THERE. You will be disappointed.

We just came for a family of 6. My daughter being celiac just asked the waiter if they cater for celiac people and he showed the gf food and said he cannot guarantee if there is cross contamination. So then we said ok we will try somewhere else. Then the waiter said no restaurant will give you 100% . I thought that was very rude. We do love your food very much. We are now in Ole restaurant and 100% gf and never had a problem.

We love Jason the manager! <br/>Ahmet’s has been a favourite of mine ever since I performed a Christmas magic show there for a group of families that needed a little extra help at Xmas ( private function)<br/>I remember the manager coning Over with Turkish bread and trio dip and offering to me free of charge. <br/>I thought that was jolly nice. <br/><br/>I don’t THINK. It was Jason as it was a while ago - however, this company certainly picks the managers from the same professional tree. <br/>I can’t say why Jason was so nice to us today as I don’t want others to read this and say “ well they got a discount for XYZ so why can’t we! “ I just need to say <br/>1. The food was as good as always<br/>2. The waitress was lovely <br/>3. Jason understood why I was frustrated today through the vagueness of another company and yet made me feel better as well as teach me a thing about business. <br/><br/>Thank you again Jason ! <br/>Steph , Wayne, Odin and the soon to be twin girls xx

The food was great. The only real complaint I have is the portion sizes for the skewers. We ordered the mixed skewers and only got two skewers, which is a bit stingy considering the dish cost $30. <br/><br/>The Turkish bread was my favourite thing. Top tip: a bit of dip goes a long way. We ordered the mixed bread board so we got 6 dips, and even with two more Turkish breads (4 total), there was still about 30% of the dip left. I liked the carrot dip as well as the yoghurt and cucumber one. <br/><br/>The lamb dumplings are the smallest dumplings I’ve ever seen. I was spooning six of them into my mouth at a time, an eating experience that was so at odds with the classic soy sauce dumplings I’m familiar with that I don’t think I’d even classify them as dumplings at that point. They were pretty interesting though. If you’re not a big fan of yoghurt, stay away, because they were pretty much drowning in the sauce. <br/><br/>The zucchini fritters were nice and crunchy. I would recommend them. <br/><br/>Although not particularly memorable for myself, my friends really liked the two pides we ordered - the lamb and the roasted pumpkin. <br/><br/>The rose garden mocktail was alright but the apple tea one was pretty much just apple juice, which was 4.50 cheaper. If you’re wondering what Gazoz is, it’s like clear creaming soda, which is a bit disconcerting to drink but familiar to taste. <br/><br/>This is the first time I’ve had baklava but I was informed by a friend that it was resoundingly average. I enjoyed it but it was definitely very sweet - I could only finish one piece.

Just like I'd expect a Turkish restaurant, loud, a little bit crazy and lashings of drool worthy food. We ordered the Kings feast and it did not disappoint.

The food was absolutely delicious! Me and my boyfriend love it so much. Definitely recommend! We ordered two dishes to share. Both of them were so tasty.

This has got to be one of the best places I have ever eaten, value for money and the ambience. <br/>I was travelling for work, with a large group of 13, and we made a booking ahead of time. On the night itself however we decided to all go with the Kings Feast, which, to prepare for 13 people I'm sure was no easy feat, however it came out in reasonable time.<br/><br/>When they say feast, it really was one. The sheer amount of food for 13 people was staggering. No-one left remotely hungry, and two of the table even left with 4 boxes of leftovers, which the staff generously provided us boxes and carry bags.<br/><br/>The staff were extremely friendly, and more than happy to substitute out the Lamb Steak Pide for the Kings Pide, as we wanted a bit more variety in the dishes meat-wise, no complaints, no quibbling at all.<br/><br/>The ambience was excellent, with lovely fixtures, enough lighting but not too bright, comfortable table settings that were cozy but not squished either. The decor really was a contrast to stepping outside, and gave a great sense of being 'somewhere else' and not in Southbank.<br/><br/>But of course, you want to know about the food. Well, snap, it was amazing. The turkish bread and dips were warm, fresh, very good. Garlic, carrot, beetroot, tomato salsaish, eggplant, it was all amazing. We had to limit ourselves so we wouldn't fill up before the other dishes came out!<br/>The spinach pasty thing was very flakey, and the comment was that it was like a greek spinowhatever it is called but thicker and dense. It had a great texture and the balance of the spinach and cheese was spot on. The kings pide was juicy, rich and cheesy, though they didn't manage to cut through the pide all the way, but you know what, it didn't matter as we all tore into it.<br/><br/>The mixed grill, potato salad, and rice came out at the same time, and boy we were struggling to put any into our stomachs, but we fought on. Heavily spiced, but great flavours on all of the meats from the grill, though its a pity they weren't still on skewers. The rice was heavily loaded with butter, adding colour and depth of flavour to compliment the meat. The potato salad though was a touch on the ordinary, but you know what, its a potato salad, and with all the flavours going on, it was good to have something simple and plain to just bring everything back down.<br/><br/>To wrap it all off, if it wasn't enough carbs, the desert plates were just boggling. You'd expect maybe some small pieces of desert being a turkish delight and baklava, but there were these massive squares of honey cake. My goodness, it would be enough for anyone to be diabetic and still worth it. My boss took 3 pieces that were untouched home (because some on the table just could not fit them in!). I kid you not, we went to the Coles in West End to buy a tupperware box so she could fly it back to Sydney as she didn't want to waste them... In hindsight, I should have fought her for one haha....<br/><br/>But wow, what a meal. The final bill for each person was $65, but this also included a jug of lychee cocktail, a gin and tonic, some kind of pink cocktail, a coca cola, and about 10 beers. I would have said that even at $65 without drinks, it would have been worth it.<br/><br/>Top notch. If I was in the area again with friends and cash to splash, I'd give it a go again, and hope to have the same great experience.

Crazy on a Saturday night. Very very crowded. They have entertainment on sat night so makes it very loud. The place is a bit dark but goes with the vibe. Food was in massive sizes. Hubby and l decided to share and lucky we did. The 3 dishes we got was more then enough. The lamb dumplings werent what we expected and you could hardly taste the lamb. But the rest was nice. Comfort food. Would love to come back with the kids. They would really enjoy the dancing.

I like the ambiance of this place and the service is super good. The Turkish pides are super delicious and definitely worth giving a try. Would definitely visit this place again soon.

*Rating is a 3.5*<br/>Came for dinner on a Friday night and the place was packed. We were seated after a short wait on cute traditional style low cushioned seats and tables. Ordered the chicken pide which was tasty, the zucchini fritters (a bit heavy and tasted a lot like felafel to be honest), famous mixed grill (a bit average, I have had much tastier ones at other places) and the potato ‘salad’ (quite nice). Service was efficient and friendly, restaurant ambience was really good but food was a little lacking flavour wise. Still worth a visit if you’re in the area and craving Turkish food.

Friendly service and such a wonderful atmosphere. The menu is plentiful in both food and drink, multiple vegetarian options available.<br/>Had 3 meze dishes that were superb, so full of flavour and wonderfully presented. Some of the best gozleme I've had and the zuchini fritters were faultless, I wish I had the recipe. The jug of red sangria was the perfect accompaniment to our meal. I'll definitely return.

One of the best places to go in Brisbane, amazing food and good service. A nice place for it too especially after an evening in Brisbane. Highlights were the meze which is fantastic if your wth family or friends and want to share. I also enjoyed the Sangria especially by the jug.

Three friends & myself enjoyed a pide each after a matinee show. The bread was light, tasty & delicious. The staff friendly & welcoming. Many of the restaurants we walked past were understandably closed at that hour as it was between lunch & dinner. I was pleasantly surprised at how hospitable the staff were as we were the only diners at that hour and I'm sure that they would have rather been attending to preparations for the dinner hours.

I cannot explain how lovely and enjoyable our meal was here. Devine food, divine setting and atmosphere. And the gluten free range is amazing.

Highlight: Calamari and bread with dips!<br/>Great vibe and awesome food. Fiance and I came in for a quick dinner, ordered a little bit of everything and was pleasantly surprised. Service was quick and meals are delicious. Mains were great, only improvement would be on the salads. While fresh-ish, parts of it seemed like it had been sitting in the same bowl for a little while.

I absolutely loved this place and can't wait to go back here. I got the lentil soup which was liquid gold to my stomach and also ordered a few other things that were also great. Highly recommend, also a great place for a large group of people.

The food was average for my personal liking. The staff was great though, very personable. I ordered two dips baba ganoush & yougurt which was fine. My ordered of veggie casserole was bland beyond imagination and my husband had to finish it as I just couldn’t. The only thing I could taste was tomato. Strangely they call a stew a casserole 🤷🏻‍♀️

Beautiful middle eastern aura! Food is full of flavours and we walked in on a Tuesday night so got lucky to order their special $10 Pide! Their saleb (orchid and cinnamon tea) is a must try! The place is usually busy so the wait can be long... however, this place is a must try if you like flavoursome food.

I had heard great reviews about this place and finally got a chance to go last night. There was live music on at the time and with all the busy patrons it created a nice vibe! The food was delicious: we had the lentil soup and Lamb meatballs. Paired with a Garden Delight mocktail which was presented beautifully. I would recommend ordering some Turkish bread to help mop up the lamb meatballs. Will definitely go back again and try some of the other delights on the menu.

Enjoyed a great dinner here some time ago. It was busy but they still managed to squeeze us in. Great sharing platters. Great time. One of the best on Southbank

Went for dunner last night and had a great time, the kings feast was well worth the money and the rose garden delight was amazing. The service was fantastic. Went with my wife and parents and my mum and dad really enjoyed the belly dancer. The food was incredible and full of flavors. We will be back for sure, thank you.

Liked the pide, and the dessert share platter. Friendly helpful staff, a great place to catch up with friends on a Sunday afternoon. Turkish coffee hits the spot to prevent post-prandial dip siesta setting in. <br/>

Incredibly delicious, I tried stuffed eggplant and Iskander Kebab, it was beautiful!!! I can have that food every day! Highly recommend for your special occasions or family gatherings, nice atmosphere and lovely staff.

Visited here last night, great food and service, lovely venue we will be back very soon, We started with the homemade Turkish bread it was lovely and fresh followed by the mixed grill,

Enjoyed our dinner at Ahmet's. First off, the food was very good.The lamb and bulgur kofte and the spinach cheese pastry mezze were very tasty. Loved the spicy chicken pide as well. Our lychee cocktail was refreshing and light. <br/><br/>Ambience was nice in general, though unfortunately i was seated facing the not-so-glamorous kitchen, with a harsh white light shining into my eyes, and had to switch places with my husband to be able to buy into the whole Turkish ambience. <br/><br/>The service was quick and polite.<br/> <br/>Overall, I had a good experience which could have been improved by more favourable seating arrangements, seeing as how there was ample room in the establishment.

Took advantage of the dimmi sale and went to grab some food with my honey DianaW .<br/>Smelled the mixed grill from the tables next to us and was really tempted to try some. But I stuck to my vow of vegetarianism and my loyalty to my love. Asked the staff if they were willing to do variation to vegetarian mixed grill instead but was declined. My honey and I ended up sharing the chickpea salad instead.

Came here on a very busy day: Bridge To Brisbane Day 2017. Ahmet’s was open for breakfast to cater for the runners who’d just finished the course and were looking for a feed. Sadly, sitting down to dine here was big disappointment. We were in a party of four and ordered our meals to a waitress who was friendly enough. However, even though our party was one of the first to arrive and order, only one of us was eating in the first 30 mins. We had to raise this with staff and they told us our food was coming. When the next meal arrived, the order was wrong and the eggs were not done the way we requested. When this was raised with our servers, they were visibly annoyed with us (for expecting what we ordered?) My eggs still had bits of egg shell in it that I had to pick out. By the time the rest of the meals were finally served, one person in our group had finished eating and so had the couple seated next to us (who had arrived after us but still eaten and finished and gone by that time). <br/>When I went to pay, the maître’d did not apologise or offer compensation and almost managed to short change me with the cash that I’d paid (luckily I’d asked for and checked my receipt). <br/>Either Ahmet’s has gone downhill or they are not equipped to deal with brekky or large crowds. In the case of the latter, one wonders at the decision-making behind being open specifically for an event (such as B2B Day) without being prepared.

Delicious food, but large groups can confuse the wait staff. Sometimes a bit noisy but otherwise great atmosphere. Last few times though we booked for 6.30pm and were expected to be finished for another dinner sitting when the bellydancer came out at 8.30pm. I expressed how this was not advised in the booking and we were allowed to stay for the performance, but we were still rushed out afterwards leaving a somewhat bad taste in my mouth.

I visited the restaurant for a Sunday lunch with my family and I was very disappointed. For the high prices they have you would expect good service and high quality food. Instead, my plate had a hair on it like it was garnished with it and the beef was tough I couldn't even chew on it. The bread they serve with the mixed grill is not even edible as it's a thin slice served under the meat and soaked all its juices. When I went to pay, I didn't receive any apologies or wasn't even asked how the meal was. I had a better experience at a Turkish takeaway.

I'm rating it high as I was impressed with the service and meal that I had received (even though it was small and quick). I'm very interested to try the rest of the menu. Will be back for sure

I am obsessed with the food from here.  The meat has a good grill on it without being burnt, just all around really amazing food for when you're so very hungry.

Had dinner with a big group here on a Tuesday. Have tried this place long ago and decided Have been wanting to go back. But, I have to say not as good as I remember. They did have pides advertised for $10 so we mostly decided to get them, although our group got there fast after half and hour were informed that another group had priority over us after arriving after us. We were ok to wait a little longer, but it ended up being about an hour before we got our meals, which were quite underwhelming honestly. But hey $10. My friend did get the lamb skewer meal with rice and yoghurt, but she did say it was definitely way to dry and she wasn't to happy about the lack of gluten free options. Overall the service was good from the waiters, but I think the kitchen needed to be more organised and prioritise customers.

Quite disappointed to be honest, haven't been to Ahmet's for quite a while and I remember it was very good, but tonight they didn't deliver the same. Ordered the mixed grill, all the meat is overpowering with spices, the Turkish salami is so salty that I had to drink 3 glasses of water to wash it down. The rice is so 'buttery' and not appetising at all. It's also quite overpriced, probably that's the "southbank" standard...don't think I'll go back

Some of the worst service ever. Waited over a hour for a 10 dollar Pide, only for them to bring out the wrong one. Rude staff, won't be back ever

Came here on saturday night. Was very busy and got a seat with my fiance straight away. Waiter we had was very attentive with a high energy and positivity. We ordered the feaat for 48.50pp. Was a huge amount of food. It all tasted amazing and we took the left overs home.<br/><br/>Great wine and live entertainment during dinner also. Will definitely be back.

Very busy at night like most restaurants on grey st. Very cultured environment and good customer service. To food was nice with a wait time of about 20mins. Food is a bit pricy but that is probably due to its location, other than that I recommend trying this place out.

Amazing food, but really really terrible service. The waitress was rude and full of attitude- took her 20 minutes to bring us the tea and bill when we were waiting to get on with our day. Very disappointing!

The service is very good, the waiting-time is very short, waiters are passionate and serve quickly. The food is special and delicious, and the environment is great, very Turkish style, I love it!

It is such a nice place. Was super busy and yet we were seated and served very quick.  My partner wasn't  too hungry so we took various entres and platters to share.  I also had a mocktail which was delicious. I always see so many people eating there and now I know why.

Love love love this restaurant! Despite the fact that I love Turkish food, this place is THE cutest ever. Their food has so much flavor with all the spices and herbs used. The presentation is always thought through and everything on the menu will always surprise your taste buds!

Our table of 10 ordered the kings banquet. A large amount of bread was served before the mains. The food was very salty and the dessert was quite sub-par. For the amount of food and the ratings it has received we were quite disappointed. The only highlights were the speed or service and the belly dancing.

Always happy to go back and we are most happy with the food, which they serve in the true style. The pide is very authentic and we feel to be in Turkey when we visit.<br/>Many of the dish are excellent in taste.

On the surface it looks a bit pricey but the are large, and the quality of the food is fantastic. So once you take that into account it is pretty good value for money in this part of town. The service was very quick and friendly, we loved all the food. The baklava didn't seem as authentic as other places we have been, but still good.

After a trip to Turkey in 2009, I always look for authentic Turkish food here in Brisbane and this is exactly that. Great service and genuine value. I like the atmosphere and of course the food is very appetising. We will go back again.

I've been here for twice already. The foods here are absolutely amazing, authentic, special and delicious. I love the aroma of Turkish foods especially the special herbs. The service here is nice. Overall, a really good restaurant to try.

I should say Ahmet's Turkish Restaurant is beyond my expectation!<br/>The bread basket with three self-chosen dips is absolutely amazing, including oven baked simit, texture bread, and lavash) especially the texture bread, so soft and goes really well with the dip. BTW, the dips that I highly recommend are roast eggplant, roast pumpkin.<br/>Chicken pide is good but not that surprising;<br/>Chicken skewer: I love the rice better than the skewer haha, personal preference.<br/>And the ambiance there just make you feel at turkey.

Ahmet's was my pick to take all visitors when I lived in Brisbane for it's unbelievable ambiance. Brightly coloured silks drape from the roof and the rugs, cushions and tablecloths are a vibrant mismatch of beautiful shades and prints. This isn't just dinner but a real experience with live instrumentals paired with authentic decor creating a borderline theatrical adventure. The food is not the best Turkish I've ever had but it's probably the best you can find in Queensland and you won't top the atmosphere <br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>

Ahmets has been around for a while and today decided to go for lunch there with my wife. We shared the mixed plate,lamb kofta, Turkish bread and baba ganoush. <br/><br/>Service was good. They could do better with training up staff but they certainly make a good effort. <br/>Food was good and I could not fault it.

Very good food! Excellent flavours, good customer service! Overall superb experience! A must go for all foodies! Have been there a couple of times, the best thing I loved about the place is consistency in delivering excellent food with awesome customer service! Way to go Ahmet's. Keep it up!

Ended up here due to the Entertainment card and an odd finish time of a movie., between lunch and dinner. A smattering of tables taken. Service was good, and efficient but man oh man. This place has to be the most MEH Middle-eastern/Turkish food Ive ever had.<br/>We had the banquet. The selection of dips being one hummus and one pumpkin. The bread was Fantastic I must say and definitely the highlight of the meal. How sad is that. <br/>The hummus was good too. Everything else lacked love and flavour. The side dishes were boring and bland, the rice was totally gluggy. Yuk. Meat was OK, just verging on overcooked but still OK...though there was no sauce served with it. <br/>I should be writing this happily burping away with garlicky breath and my taste buds zinging from the assault of flavours thats been thrown at them, instead Ive got a carb laden gut bomb from lots of lack-lustre food, so cant complain about the portions. Id visited this place over 10 years ago and thought it was a bit average back then.....nothings changed.<br/><br/> Looks like theres enough gullible tourists to keep this place ticking along. Pity.

I have always heard raving reviews about this place but I never really paid much attention to it until the last couple of months - and I wish I had tried earlier. We didn't have a reservation on the two occasions that we came here and it was busy Friday night but we were accommodated nonetheless to a nice comfortable table. The atmosphere is very friendly and they have a live Turkish "band" I suppose you could call them who walk around playing music to complement your dining experience. <br/><br/>We had the mixed grill to share and what can I say - the meat was charcoal grilled to perfection! It had great flavour and I thoroughly enjoyed the tomato salad and rice as well. We also had turkish bread which was crispy and delicious - but I suppose you can't really go wrong with bread. Surprisingly, despite the fact it was so busy, our food came out very quickly on both visits. I had the lemon, lime and bitters on my second visit and it was probably one of the better LLBs that I have had - with much more bitters and lime. <br/><br/>The pricing was reasonable and service was efficient, as aforementioned. I would definitely return once again here. Evidently this restaurant is well staffed and are good at what they do.

While the service and food were good we were not told there was a 15% surcharge on public holidays. Southbank prices are steep enough without tacking on this rediculous surcharge.<br/>

Wow what bad service. Arrived at table to be told that we had to be finished by 7.45 this was not mentioned when booking was made. When this was brought up we were told an hour and 45 mins was more than enough time to eat. Food is expensive and average. If you are too busy don't take the booking. Front of house guys attitude was appalling. Won't go again

Always a nice place to have dinner in Southbank. The food here is great and it is enhanced with the authenticity of the establishment. Service is great as well!

Terrible food, old soggy salad, no flavour! olive tapenade with pips. Raw chewy beef! the only tasty food was the turkish bread the seats are too close in with no leg room also tables are right next to each other

Excellent ambience and decor and Southbank is wonderful location to have a restaurant, so this place is off to a good start. I've tried a few dishes here and so far most of them have been quite good. <br/>I am a big fan of their dips. I particularly enjoy the beetroot dip either on its own or mixed with the chilli/capsicum or the yoghurt/cucumber dips. The bread is alright, nothing like the stuff you actually get off the streets in Turkey, but serviceable. <br/>The lamahcun is a nice dish, flat, thin crispy bread with a spiced mince covering which is quite nice. Their skewers can be hit and miss on the night, and although I've not enjoyed their lentil soup, I think that is just my personal taste preference, rather than a shortcoming of the dish. <br/>The portion sizes are large and are priced accordingly. <br/>Overall, I would recommend this place if you're looking for a bit of Turkish fare.

Was in for Sunday lunch and waited over 10 mins to be taken to a table (end up having to go inside and asked someone at the bar). It was not that busy (due to the rain) and had two waitress walked straight passed  us when we were waiting with our three year old. Once seated, we asked a few questions regarding the menu. The waiter was very impatient and rolled his eyes twice when we were ordering. We ended up ordering  a mixed grill and chicken pide which were nice but nothing special. The whole experience was a let down by the rude service and giggling staff behind the counter when we were eating. Never again!

A huge space that accommodated 12 of us with a minutes notice. The food and drinks came out quickly, everything was extremely tasty and it was a wonderful combination of flavours. Unfortunately we were all too busy talking so I forgot photos. The raki was good to try and was a very smooth and subtle one. The chickpea salad was just perfect.

Not too sure if Im gonna go there again, <br/>Service was below average, food was okay ish, <br/>there was nothing especial about it at all.

Came here last weekend and everything was just amazing! The food and service was lovely! Will definitely come back soon, since I completely fell in love with the lamb cutlets! Warmly recommend that dish to everyone :)

Went for lunch for fathers Day today, got the breads to begin with. Then we shared a few mezze dishes - lamb dumplings, calamari, Mediterranean salad, for the mains along with others in our party having the Lamb Skewers and Lamb cutlets. All very nice fresh food, great flavours! Fast and friendly service from our waiter Was!! Thanks for a good day!

Eaten here a few times,Delicious Turkish food, fantastic service and set in a lovely authentic setting, the belly dance was great everyone really enjoyed her, will be back soon

Great food, and fantastic athmosphere. Been coming here for over 10 years and will recommend it to everyone. Try the Adana kofta it's one of my favs.

Awful food, got the meat banquet but there was very little meat the vegetarian banquet had the same chick pea salad twice and the lentil soup was like something out of a packet. The service was also very slow. The music and dancing was entertaining though.

Been here a few times, never been disappointed! Great atmosphere and it's beautiful to look at! Yum food lovely service. Will go again! :).

Location: obviously great<br/>Ambience: superb! There's a lot happening there and everything is Turkish, has a great feel. Outdoor is lovely too.<br/>Food: fantastic each time you go there expecting great Turkish food! Be prepared to pay the price but you won't have complaints about the quality and taste! <br/>Service: good but it's mostly always busy<br/>

Really not what it used to be, food is only decent. As for service, only half the staff seem to care. If you get the chubby waitress just avoid Ahmet, not sure why this is allowed in southbank.

Great location and atmosphere but the food is way overpriced for what u get. My plate was small, my meat skewers were dry and flavourless and there were barely any sides on my plate. For the price and what u get its not worth it.

Had been here several times. But last time I brought my friends there. And ordered 2 vegi feast and 4 King feast. And spend more than $300. Food all came together. And not enough food. Only one pide for 4 King feast. Really ripping off. And wait too long for our dessert. And ask several staff members about it. Never recommend any body. There are so many Turkish restaurants around Brisbane. It's not worth what you pay. And will never go back.

I had reserved a table for my family so I didn't really have any problem being seated. We ordered the King's Feast Banquet (Non-veg) which was $50 per person. I was so excited about this place, but I'm sad to say that apart from the chicken skewers and turkish bread everything was absolutely tasteless! The meats were not at all succulent! The beef on the mixed grill was horrendous - no flavour, dry and chewy! This place is so expensive $$$$ and considering the fact that the food is not even authentic Turkish cuisine, it is a total rip off ($1000 for absolutely flavourless food)! <br/><br/>I am afraid I will not be returning to this restaurant again! It's unfortunate because I just loved the interior decor! :(

Regularly walked past but stopped this time glad we did. Great service with a smile and obliging. Nice food too the Zuchinni fritters were a winner. We'll be back.

Booking for 30 people (two weeks prior). The restaurant ends up allocating one newbie waiter for 30 people; who wasnt there 80% of the time. Staff are not trained to wait tables at the slightest. Ordered multiple King feast banquets. Entrees' were great. Mains came out all overcooked; near burnt and dry! To top it off, a bone was found while chewing into the mains! Disappointing service, food and quality! Not worth the money.

Showed up on a Thursday night around 8pm, two people. There were plenty of tables inside and outside, however we stood outside waiting to be seated for quite a while. Three waitresses kept walking past multiple times, completely ignoring us. We had to chase down a waitress to ask for a table, and when we did, she appeared annoyed like we were asking for too much. Once seated, we asked different waiters several times for water and it never came. Also each time we asked, their attitude was rude and dismissive. <br/>We ordered, food came out (pretty much straight away which was quite strange, it made me question the freshness of the food). Again, asked for water and then it finally came. <br/><br/>In terms of food.. I ordered the turkish bread ($5) with baba ganouj ($4.90) and the lamb and bulgur kofte ($13). The bread was very stale and hard. The lamb kofte was a tiny portion for $13 and was barely warm.<br/><br/>Overall, I don't think I'd come back to this restaurant, mainly because of the rude staff and bad service. From the moment we arrived we felt ignored and uncomfortable.

What a disappointment. We ordered a banquet. The first two courses were just ok but downhill from there. They forgot all about us. We had to call them over for subsequent courses and the main meat course was lukewarm at best. Nearly fed up when dessert eventually arrived after several requests. Suggest to avoid on a busy Saturday night

Very bland. About half the staff are pleasent, the other half didnt really care. There is a serious lack of love in the place so I'm sure there are other places more worthy of tour time and money.

Not happy at all. Walked in on a Friday night, without reservation, requesting a table for two. I understand the restaurant was busy BUT we were told that there wouldn't be a table for us and turned away. We were not told how long we would have to wait before another table was free, which another restaurant did, we were just shooed away. Have had lovely experiences here before and I was so shocked that this ever happened. Not coming back after such rude 'service'.

Popular restaurant on the Southbank strip. No problems getting a table on a Tuesday night even though the restaurant was quite busy. We opted for Feast banquet - a mix of vegetarian and meat versions. So many good dishes - the zucchini fritters were a standout as was the mixed grill of chicken and lamb skewers. Pide's were pumpkin and minced lamb - the latter had a nice spice kick. Desert was baclava, lemon cake and Turkish delight however we were all in food coma's by then! Only down light was one of the wait staff was unsure if the dishes she was serving were meat or vegetarian - a tad annoying as we needed to taste test first. Other than that the service was quite good.

Ahmet's is a good restaurant in a nice location. Food is generally good and staff are friendly. Have been here a few times celebrating or just for dinner. However overall, I could not rate it a 5.

We took a walk looking for dinner ideas and decided to try this place as it looked popular. We got a table for 3 yet waited too long to be served, and longer for food to come out.<br/><br/>The flash fried mussels with cauliflower were good. It was serve with a light yoghurt sauce to cut through the oily batter. That works for me.<br/><br/>Pide was good. I could taste the fresh cheese on top.<br/><br/>The mixed grills were disappointed except for the chicken. Beef skews were dry and over cooked.<br/><br/>A mix experience but perhaps not return sine the inattentive service.

Really disappointed by Ahmet's. As a former resident of London, I was spoilt with authentic Turkish food options. Visiting Brisbane I wanted to be delighted with Turkish flavours. <br/><br/>We chose the "vegetarian banquet". I found two things appealing, the pumpkin pide and the Turkish bread. The cold mezze was pre-made and very soggy. No fresh herbs and very weird dips of soggy Tzatsiki and tapenade (???) The chickpea dish and eggplant salad extremely bland. There was no flavour to speak off. A redeeming point, the service was very attentive and fast. <br/><br/>This isn't authentic Turkish at all. I've been to Turkey and the food is fresher and far more interesting. $93 for a stomach ache doesn't seem right!

While all of the food was great and everything had great flavours, the service was generally lacking. Although we ordered our drinks with our food, the drinks did not arrive until after we finished our meal. We actually had to ask twice to get them out. After asking for the cheque we even found ourselves waiting for quite a while again, and when we asked again to follow up, the waiter seemed put out by our request. The slow service was unexpected as it wasn't very busy. At least the food was nice.

Amazing!!! We went on a busy Friday night & thought there would be a delay in receiving our food and no customer service, but we couldn't have been more wrong. The food was quickly served, super fresh & delicious. And the customer service was incredible. Will definitely be going back 👍🏻

Without a doubt, one of the highlights of Brisbane's dining scene, there are few places even remotely like it. That is, Ahmet's Turkish right in the heart of South Bank. Not only does it aim to get the food as good quality, and as authentic as possible, the staff at Ahmet's want to make it exactly as if you were dining all the way in Turkey itself. How well they do it, .... I haven't been to Turkey so no input there, but for good food - yes! <br/><br/>I was meeting my friend as per usual every other week, and same idea, same plan - movie and a place for lunch. After looking around at some of the choices, he thought that he might give Turkish a try and this was the one closest, so Ahmet's it was.<br/><br/>It almost becomes such a farcical term, since it is bound to be over-used when trying to describe something, but it ought to be said - eating at Ahmet's is not only about going there for great food; it is a whole experience. They not only have such a great range of Turkish foods, but even the whole look of the place has had a whole lot of effort put into it. The whole dining area is massive, and has many rooms. Lord knows what the seating capacity is, but it is sure to be in the triple digits. This is a big place, that can be entered from both side roads. <br/><br/>There is not one inch of the interior that is not somehow covered in satin, all with the distinctive design from the nation or some form of the colour red. Tables are a bit cramped together, and if you really want to ottomans are available as a choice of seating. On some nights there is a belly dancer, and you can rent a hookah, and live music plays. It wasn't there that day, but being there in its presence would bring the whole paradigm of it out. Much recommended to go then, if you can. <br/><br/>All kinds of lanterns, artworks and murals adorn all around the place. You cannot say that it is not a feast for the eyes as well. Now this is somewhere you want to show off that you have visited. One last thing, the kitchen is both central and a show. In a window, you can see the big bits of meat being char grilled slowly for hours. <br/><br/>If there was one area that might need a bit of improvement, it would be the service. Not that it was bad, far from it. It was not quite busy and bustling at the moment, and to their credit, the staff were in constant momentum. A bit more attention might have been appreciated - perhaps offering refills of water or getting a jug. Other than that I have no gripes here. Food is brought out really quickly, and thus ordering more is likely always possible. <br/><br/>There are so many good things on the menu, that as a forewarning, you will probably end up spending more than you intended on doing. And that is even in being "modest" with the items you order. Ironically, the original plans were to order one of the banquets and that would have ended up being cheaper in the end. <br/><br/>And how to describe the menu? Ahem! It has one of best, and most realised varieties around town. It attempts more as a crowd pleaser rather than a people pleaser; this is made to have everything in the middle and being shared. Most of it is finger food, starting with the classical bread and dips - with plenty of exciting twists and well-known classics. Next is a bunch of mezes, all sorts of greats from meatballs to pastries to char-grilled meats. Speaking of char-grilled meats, that is what comes next on the menu - in a bigger form. Skewers of meat served with rice and bread; simple, but effective. <br/><br/>Of course, you can have your sides of salad coming up all different to what might come to mind with the word. Also, one that is a must if you have not tried it yet, is the Turkish pizzas. These are a completely different style to the normal ones - made with pide, they are like an open face kebab and are simply delicious. Heaps of topping, heavy on the oil and .... just try one if you have not. More traditional, and modest dishes come up next finishing off with plenty of sweets. <br/><br/>And as with the drinks, there are just as well plenty of options. Cocktails by the jug, classical Turkish drinks - mostly non-alcoholic, mocktails, all the usual soda varieties to be expected as well as the juices (plus pomegranate) and coffees (including the classical Turkish variety). This is alongside the big list of spirits, beers and wines among many, many others. So, are y'all good for a good night out? <br/><br/>More or less, I was in the driver's seat (again) and ordering was done on the fly. <br/><br/>Starting off, it was getting one of the dips to sample complete with a side of Turkish bread. The chosen dip as "acill ezme:, which is a matching of chili and capsicum. The bread was pipping hot, soft and delicious. The dip, a slight bit tangy and certainly had a little bit of heat to it. Not too runny, and looked freshly made. It is certainly a good choice out of the many tempting options available. <br/><br/>Turkish is all about the mezes, so I got around three of them: the midye, the mani and the boregi. The midye were a bunch of mussels and cauliflower flash-fried and served with a side of aoili. Tha manti were lamb dumplings in a yogurt sauce and a paprika butter and the boregi was more or less a spanokopita. <br/><br/>Each one of these mezes was delicious. The "Midye" was an odd combination, not a couple of foods I would think about pairing together, but nonetheless they went together well. The mussels were soft, juicy, and not so strong on flavour. They were pretty mild overall. The bits of cauliflower were quite large, and still maintained quite a bit of crunch.<br/><br/>What I didn't expect to turn out like they did were the "Manti". These were a small serving of tiny dumplings, filled with lamb in a sauce; the thing they most reminded me of was tortellini.The sauce was fantastic, and it is worthy of being adapted into a fusion-style pasta dish - the creaminess of the sauce, and the buttery texture behind it finished off with a bit of a tang. <br/><br/>It is a simple and commonly done combination, and that is so because of how good it works out. Layers of spinach and feta cheese between sheets of pastry. Need more be said? Okay, fine. The pastry is really buttery, and the creaminess of the feta mixed in with the freshness of the spinach makes for a good version of a pie. It is moderately oily, and tastes fantastic because of it. The feta creates a sharp taste which is offset by the more natural tone of spinach. Been a favourite since childhood, and it is one I still hold on to. <br/><br/>Well, I said it was sort of needed to order one if you have not tried it yet, so a Turkish pizza for my good friend. Asking the waitress what one she recommended, it was the "Suuck Pide". This was Turkish salami, tomato and mozerella cheese - more or less a twist on the basic pepperoni pizza. It was quite good. Less full on with the flavour compared to other items on the table, but still good. The bits of salami were cut really thick, and were slightly spicy, and the amount of cheese was really generous. The base was crusty and suited it well. All up, this was a good choice as well. <br/><br/>Finishing it off, you cannot possibly go to a Turkish place and not drink the Turkish coffee. Getting an order of those, a couple of orders of the izmir iokma were gotten. In retrospect, had I known they were both quite a few doughnuts just one would have done - err and learn is a way to live. The doughnuts were small spheres, dosed with honey syrup and cinnamon. They were hot, delicious and the combination of honey and cinnamon works wonders. Getting onto the coffee, this was tiny in size - probably smaller by a margin than an espresso, but you definitely feel the jolt from it. The flavour of it is laced with cardamon and the texture is smoother, cleaner, and has less oil than espresso. Whether or not it is better, I don't know - it's strong, black coffee, good enough for me. <br/><br/>Hoo boy! Was that a feast, and that was like a shaving off the tip of the iceberg. Managing to fit it all in, I was beyond satiated. This is definitely where you go when you want a good meal, if the price tag is not too much of an issue. <br/><br/>After hearing about it so much, and walking by it so many times, it was finally worth it coming to this legendary restaurant. All the awards and hype that it has received over the years is not for nothing. The food is fantastic, I give plenty of prompts to the atmosphere and design, plus it has one of the best fit-outs on either side of the river. So, if you got friends, got family, got a group of people, make sure that this is on your bucket list, and that it gets ticked off as soon as possible.

Ahmets was always the number one choice for my family and I because of its authentic feel, superb ambience, impressive Tuesday night belly dancing/Turkish music and, of course, delicious food. The dips to start with were always full of flavour and the meals came in huge portions. The only negative experience we ever had was that once we were kept waiting for about an hour for our meals. We informed the staff by the 45 minute mark (we'd been there so many times so we trusted their service) and they told us they were having a going away party for a chef in the kitchen hence the delay. We understood (although didn't agree that customer service should have been compromised because of it) and they gave us a complimentary dips/bread platter to compensate. Sadly I haven't been more than once since turning vegetarian because the only decent option they had was a small spinach pide bread dish that was no where near as satiating as the lamb or chicken kebabs

Dined here a few times and I must say the food is fantastic! Also the platters are super large and a real feast, prepare your stomachs for this one. Customer service was average but the location and quality of the food definitely made up for it. Highly recommended in Southbank!

I've only been once so I haven't tried a large variety but the pizzas are excellent and very filling. The atmosphere is also wonderful and the restaurant is full of beautiful decorations. I look forward to future visits to try more of the interesting menu.

I seriously love this restaurant and have never had a bad meal here! The atmosphere is great and the staff are very very friendly. I find Ahmets quite busy a dinner time but if you have not made a booking the front house staff either put a table together for you or ensure you a short time to come back a spot will be ready. Even at busy times the food comes out quickly which is amazing due to the volume of people there sometimes. He Turkish decorations are beautiful and give you a feel you're in another country! The meat is mouth watering and I love there fruit water and Turkish style coffee.

I had treated my mum to a night at the theatre and we decided to grab a bite to eat beforehand.  We stumbled out of the carpark right across the road from Ahmets and as they had plenty of tables available, that's where we decided to eat.  Great choice I have to say.<br/><br/>We let the gentleman who sat us know that we had theatre tickets so that we wouldn't run out of time and it all worked out perfectly.  Water was on our table quickly and our lovely waitress was quick to take our order.  We decided on three dips - baba ganoush, hommus and tzatiki - to share for starters.  Then we shared calamari, chicken kebabs and meatballs for our mains.  All washed down with a bottle of the house rose.<br/><br/>The dips were out quick smart and all were delicious - all freshly made with great flavours, probably the baba ganoush was my favourite - and the turkish bread with oil and garlic that it was served was divine.  Probably the best bread I've had with dips in a very long time.  We all devoured that.  The mains were also out in good time - and again everything was delicious.  The pick of the evening was probably the chicken kebabs - these were fabulous - served with rice.  We also enjoyed the calamari which came with a small cucumber side-salad and the meatballs were also really good.<br/><br/>We found that more than enough food for the three of us and the bill was great!  And timing was fantastic with us out of there with plenty of time for the walk down to QPAC.  The atmosphere is great with plenty of both indoor and outdoor dining - we sat out on the footpath and there was such a good buzz to the place - which was filled with folk heading to the theatre.  We also had great entertainment in the guise of two gentlemen playing guitar and singing - they were terrific.<br/><br/>A totally enjoyable evening and I shall definately return for dinner at another time where I can sit and enjoy a banquet and not be rushed for time.  Thanks Ahmet's - no wonder you are a Brisbane institution.

Ordered takeaway, was awful. Overpriced. No flavor. Texture of the lamb pide was woeful. I could also see someone spilling blood from meat packers in the kitchen all over a bench. Terrible experience. Would not rate

I've had nothing but great experiences at Ahmet's. Food is always fresh and flavourful, service is prompt and friendly and the atmosphere is beautiful!

We came here on a Sunday and it was quite busy. It had a great middle Eastern atmosphere down to the bedouin style dining area. We started with a selection of dips and garlic turkish bread, the Baba ghanoush  and beetroot ones were the best. I ordered the Adana Sis which was perfect and very satisfying. Great size and meat was cooked well and the garlic sauce was beautiful. I was impressed with this place and would definitely come back.

I have been to Ahmets a few times now and I always love the food. The only criticism I have is that the staff come over and ask how your meal is going several times which can be a little distracting. Otherwise the atmosphere and everything is amazing!

We got the King Feast Platter and that was definitely worth every penny! It came with entree, mains, dessert and house wine. Food was an array of different flavors, presentation was superb and the service was great. Definitely a good place to have a night out with a big group of friends.

Love this restuarant.  We have eaten here three times past year.  The atmosphere, colour, great menu selection and generous food - love it  love it!

This place used to serve nice food but over the last 18 months have had nothing but disappointment. The mixed grill we ordered was terrible. Meat was over cooked and dry and tasteless. Food arrives really quickly after order, which makes me think they cook in advance rather than to order. So it doesn't taste fresh at all. But it's aways fully booked up due to its location.

this place is really good. but my favourite thing is the Nutella baklava <br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>

Been wanting to write a review for ages. I've eaten here and the bulimba restaurant lots. I just love the food, service, atmosphere and entertainment.

Delicious. Turkish bread with dips were exceptional- had so much I could not finish the main dish... But still good. Cocktails excellent, service excellent. Highlight was that I got to dance with the belly dancer!

Went with my boyfriend and son. The dips were supurb, ordered a soup was delicious. It has a great atmosphere and the food was quite good. The service could have been a little quicker but apart from that it was a really enjoyable dinner.

Booked a table for my friends birthday . Sloppy service , average food , large serves (actually too big) , great cocktails , but for over $200 for 3 people , I don't see value for money . And the waitress on the cash register needs to realize people are paying for their meal and don't need attitude thrown at them when there leaving. It reflects on the last memory of the restaurant. Will try another Turkish next time.

Limited food range and the price is pretty expensive $$. I ordered a Turkish pizza. It was okay, the pizza was a bit too dry and perhaps it would have been better with some more chicken pieces on it. But they had good cheese on it. I reckon they make good lamb dishes even I don't like lamb but I really gotta say their Lmab Turkish pizza wasn't too bad from what I tried and what my friends said.

I love this place! I have been here twice now and it has been equally great both times. The stuff are so friendly. The service is great. The food is sooo delicious and the set up is really cool and colourful.

It's the Friday night hustle to find a decent place to eat at Southbank. I've been waiting to try this place out for a long time and finally it happened, so here's the verdict. We rocked up around early dinner time without a reservation, it was busy of course, and were seated outside the main pathway where two men were playing violins/fiddles. It was quite the experience with the colourful rugs and vibrant decor. It was lively with a great energetic atmosphere. If I ever went to Turkey, this would be it.

What is wrong with this place.....plenty.. The restaurant is decked out extremely well but that is where the enjoyment ends. <br/><br/>We ordered dips, apertisers and a pide. I'm not sure how you have so many people working in the kitchen and still dish up flavourless food. It was cold, tasted like it had had been prepared 2 days earlier and given ten seconds in the microwave. We told the waiting staff our thoughts which was met with a shrug and......sorry before taking our money for what is significantly over priced food. The only recommendation I would have for this place is a make over by Gordon Ramsey.

A Turk, a Kurd and a Persian went to Ahment's, and didn't like it. We went there, all three ordering different dishes and plates to test. The taste of the food was no where near our expectation, even compared to other middle eastern restaurants in Brisbane that actually charge less. <br/>We got our food very late, but they offered 25% discount on the bill because of it. <br/>The dancer and the environment is probably the strong point, but we were there more for the food.

Not worth it. Gluten free option of the sis kebab. No alternative salads given. This cost me $28.00!!!!

Our first time to Ahmets , and must say service was amazing and the food was delicious , i had the garlic bread with chilli dip followed by the mixed grill ! Amazing food it just melted in my mouth

Spare yourself. I never leave reviews but on this occasion, after our meal at Ahmet's Turkish Restaurant, I feel I have no other choice. My sister and I ordered the Istanbul Meze Board, which turned out to be a huge waste of $39. It included a pile of cold, grey, flavourless mush that was meant to be eggplant, skewers that I wouldn't feed to my dog (the meat was like frozen mince with some unpleasant crunchy 'surprises'), and two different dips that I have no idea how they had managed to ruin. The highlight of the meal was the turkish bread (which could have been store bought, and at least tasted the same as what I buy at Coles). At one point the waitress came to ask how the food was - when she saw we had not touched the calamari she asked if it was alright. We told her we could not eat it and she apologised. She returned with two more of the koftes - at this point we were so disgusted by the food we could hardly force ourselves to eat any more. Even the Turkish Apple Tea and Turkish Delights were terrible. Upon leaving we felt very uncomfortable as obviously everyone working at the restaurant had been made aware of our complaints. Overall this was a horrible experience and we will never return.

Not sure about this place anymore. A group of us ( 10 people ) came on Sunday for lunch, we decided on this place. I asked the man at the door if we could split the bill he said " no sorry, we don't split bills here " wow!!! Where's the logic there? You have 10 people wanting to dine at your restaurant and your waiter has turned down is all- never seen that before. There was potentially 10 ppl willingness to spend on average $40 per person that's $400 you have turned away. Crazy!!! <br/>Anyway, needless to say, we won't be coming back!- ever!

Food good. Air con bad/non-existent

Best food I've even had, hands down.. There's a first time for everything! Food was amazing, could not fault and the service was excellent. Comfy cushion and a live band for the perfect atmosphere, to top it off delicious food and scrumptious deserts. 10/10 would recommend!

NOT TO MISS OUT!. Friday and Saturday nights are the one's you do not want to miss!! The atmosphere is sensational, especially when staff dance along with the belly dancer! Food wise... great and delicious!

I've been to this restaurant several times since the last ten years and it seems each year it gets bad to worse. Ok when your seated the customer service is great but as soon the food is on the table it's not what you expected for the high price. Like c'mon am I getting overpriced to sit in a charming dining setting and the food isn't up to its standard?! And what's with the belly dancing and loud music, I paid for fine dining not a musical show dining setting. It's a shame when people who label their restaurant with the halal sign and alcohol is being served. Muslims consuming alcohol or just serving alcohol to people are both sinful acts. Never going to this restaurant again.

Izmir mind playing tricks on me or is this the best Kofte in Brisbane?. I'm a big meatball fan and Ahmets' Izmir Kofte is the best kofte I've tasted in a long time. It arrived promptly, too, and the staff, decor and location were excellent. 100% will return.

Awesome dining. Food was amazing especially the mixed grill. <br/>The waitstaff was very helpful to decide what to order since it was my first time having dinner in Ahmets.<br/>Service was great. <br/>I'll definitely visit again. <br/><br/>Hoon

Built up for disappointment.. I had looked up reviews and ratings for some of South Bank's best restaurants, "Ahmet's" came up. The reviews were varied but generally quite good and so I checked out their website for the menu and gallery of photos of the place, which was also enticing and decorative. Feeling successful with choosing a suitable exotic foods restaurant we made a final booking. Ordered two different appetisers and two mains - Woodfire Eggplant Salad, which came cold and fairly bland. Crumbed Whiting, quite a substantial appetiser and cooked perfectly but was nothing special. And the mains being An assorted meat dish with yogurt and Turkish rice, and a dish of Chicken skewers with caramelised onions and Turkish rice, both lacked in flavour and excitement, presentation was poor especially compared to gallery on the website. Not to mention the interior, which seemed according to the photos completely decked out with lanterns and drapes and colour, yet that was just one corner of the whole place and the rest was a busy crowded and noisy atmosphere and our table was right next and infront of the register desk, which meant the line for people paying for their meals was literally over our shoulders and made us feel extremely uncomfortable and put-off. By the end of our visit we were only eager to leave, customer service was lovely in general, the place was close to the river so very convenient, unfortunately their website only lead to disappointment and we wont be returning.

Nice food but pricey.. We had an early ( around 6.15pm) dinner here on a busy Sunday of the Australia Day long weekend. We booked earlier in the day and on arrival chose a different table to the one allocated outside, as it was cooler and quieter inside. Staff were busy but attentive and our orders for food and drinks were taken after about 15 minutes of arrival. Our food and drinks arrived promptly and the food was delicious, however for the price, somewhat lacking in substance. A mixed grill, with a selection of char-grilled meats & cucumber yoghurt for $34 and Lamb kofte (meatballs) with potato, tomato sauce, charcoal chilli & yoghurt at $28 are at the high end for this type of dining. We certainly didn't feel it was a meal or venue to linger over. The Turkish décor is nice, food tasty but as an eating/dining experience - well there wasn't one.

Waiting waiting waiting.... And that is not what the staff were doing. We waited that long the only way we got anything was to actually getting up and asking a staff member. <br/>Food was nice but service was terrible!

What a joke! I came here wi.... What a joke!<br/>I came here with my Turkish boyfriend... Both of us not impressed, I would have been happier just getting fast food as we planned...<br/>Your over the top service is ok. <br/>Please provide filtered water that is cold, my glass didn't even have condensation yet the table next to us had cold water. So you know it's not quality water coming from the tap in aus? Please please please consider this. <br/>I didn't have the balls to complain in person, I can't do that. But I wish I only paid for what we ate...<br/>Most of the food served is allready made up, yes I understand it's normal for restaurants to do this however it's not ok when the food is bland. <br/>Chickpea salad. UTTER CRAP. <br/>Did someone forget to put salt in the rice? Yuck...<br/>Your meat is identical to that prepackaged marinated meat you can buy at the supermarket. Tasting fake, sugar??<br/>It's so disheartening seeing ur chefs talking not too hard working. Coz now we know our food is already prepared and going to be bad. <br/>I wanted to get my change as we paid in cash however I felt like asking for my 9$ back wasn't really an option, just u guys should remember you are charging overpriced for not great food.

Terrible. I attended a dinner here with a group of 30. We ordered a banquet.<br/><br/> This place gets away with having a good position and being well set up for large groups (kind of, they accomodate you but the place is too noisy for conversation). The food, whilst almost excessive in quantity was hopelessly poor in quality and flavour.<br/><br/>Maybe that's a bit too harsh, the dips, bread and vegetarian mezze were quite nice but the meat was poor quality and I don't even know what to say about the vegetable soup served with the vegetarian banquet.... almost broth like with chunks of celery. None of it on our table got eaten at all. <br/><br/>They fill you up with chickpea salad, loads of rice and piles of meat.<br/><br/>Again no home style dishes for which this cuisine is famous. Food for the masses.<br/><br/>I won't be going back, sorry Ahmet's.

Absolutely terrible. We went for dinner in a party of 11 on the 30th December as we were staying at Southbank in a large family group to celebrate our first get-together in ten years. The restaurant put us on a table set for 10 with an extra plate at the end meaning we were all pushed in tight and barely had room to avoid elbowing each other as we ate. <br/>While the middle aged family members of our party were feeling adventurous and opted for the feast, our younger and older family members chose set menu items. These set menu items seems to fare ok, well that is the ones that arrived. One of our kid's order was completely forgotten and it took over 20 minutes to get her something from the kitchen. Well those things alone would warrant a bad review but what follows is the reason I am writing.<br/>Those of us who ordered the banquet were served up the courses. The starters were promising - not extraordinary but at least tasty. Then the salads arrived. One was a chick pea salad which was screaming not to be eaten. It was over the edge and slimey. We had a chef in our party (who also trains young chefs), who immediately recognised the food as not being of edible quality - but alas I'd already swallowed a large mouthful. He called the wait staff and explained the chickpea salad was off - but was given a replacement salad and told it was just how the chick peas were prepared. We watched while other tables continued to be served the chick peas and left this salad unfinished. Had we not been there in such a large party of family, we would have left.<br/>While the rest of the banquet sharers got away with little worse that bad farts, I had to leave the family party early and go home, missing my parents 50th wedding anniversary lunch on new years day on top of it all. It wasn't a fun way to spend New Years Eve and Day and has put me off chick peas for life.

Avoid!!. This place has gone bad. Was good at one time but now food is poor quality at high end prices. Portions are small & a 40min wait made our dining experience awful.

Worst experience I've had. Sat down at 8:30pm. They lost our order. Put the starters in as mains. Finally got our food at 10pm. Lamb koftes were luke warm. And to top it all off our friend who had told them she is allergic to onion ended up getting a meal with onion in it so she was sick on the trip home. Any complaints we had were just met with excuses.

Really nice Turkish food and lots of it!. At Ahmet's we ordered the King's feast banquet to share amongst us. This banquet had nearly everything included and the food just kept coming. All the food was very tasty and plentiful!

A HUGE disappointment. Waited for over an hour for the mains which were completely underwhelming. The music was so loud I couldn't hear the person next to me talk. Won't go back.

Not happy at all. Customer service was horrible got shoved at a table and was told we had to be out in an hour. I got the Vegetarian Pide and the cheese on top wasn't even melted. Looked like they barely even reheated it. It had obviously been sitting there awhile and it wasn't even warm. Won't be coming back here again.<br/><br/><br/>-----05 Dec, 2014-----<br/><br/>Not happy at all.. Customer service was horrible got shoved at a table and was told we had to be out in an hour. I got the Vegetarian Pide and the cheese on top wasn't even melted. Looked like they're barely even reheated it. It had obviously been sitting there awhile and it wasn't even warm. Won't be coming back here again.

Food bland. Was really looking forward to going back to Ahmets upon a return visit to Brisbane however was severely disappointed by the lack of choice (with high prices). My cousin and I both agreed that the food was bland (although hearty) and not to the level of previous occasions. <br/>The service and entertainment were good however I can't give positive comments about the food - overpriced and lacking in flavor. Sad when one always had fond memories of a restaurant that once served up delicious meals and you couldn't wait to visit again. Would I return upon my next visit? The answer is no.

NEVER VISIT THIS RESTAURANT!! AVERAGE FOOD, EXPENSIVE AND POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!. I just had a meal at Ahmet's restaurant. I've been to this place a few times before and the food is really average and on the pricey side. But because my friends and I were too hungry today and we happened to be just in front of this restaurant, we decided to give it another go and went for the King's Banquet ($46/person). <br/><br/>To our surprise, this restaurant's customer service is absolutely horrible!! We ordered a dish thinking that it would be a mixed turkish grill which would typically have beef, lamb and chicken, we ended up getting a full platter of chicken and only 4 beef slices without any lamb at all! We've asked the staff for explanation and the staff started with the following excuse: "The menu has changed - there's no more lamb within this dish. This dish should only have chicken and beef". I knew then that this was a lie as I've had this dish a few times before. And moreover, if they had run out of lamb, they should have consulted us to ask if they could replace it with a different dish or not. Not only did they not do that, they proceeded to a solution whereby it became a mostly chicken platter and a few teeny weeny piece of beef. Absolute disgrace! <br/><br/>I then called for the supervisor, but the supervisor didn't turn up. I was offered a 10% discount on my food by the staff to appease me. I told them I have my 25% discount on the Entertainment Book that I'm entitled to which makes the 10% discount useless at all. I called for the supervisor again and then he only slowly made his way to us. Apparently, we found out that he was not even aware of the situation. He thought that we were not happy with the size of the portion that we were given! Instead of rectifying the situation, he was idiotic to just offer us the 25% discount which is basically no discount at all to me as I have the Entertainment Book discount!! <br/><br/>My proposal to him was that he should just take the $34 off the total price for the 'turkish mixed grill' costs this much and I said I'm not going to have the dish and I said that I should still be able to use the 25% discount voucher I'm entitled to. He agreed and walked away. However, at the end when we tried to settle the bill, the bloody supervisor said that he couldn't give me 2 consecutive discounts and asked me to choose one!! I ended up quarrelling with him and he said that he'll give me 50% discount instead. I thought that this would be the end of this harrowing experience, and guess what I got in the bill in the end!?!? Instead of giving a discount on $46 x 2 x 50% discount = $46 , he ended up adding up all the price of the individual dishes in the dinner set and then gave me a 50% discount. I still ended up paying $61 for the very unhappy meal!! <br/><br/>As it's late at 10.30pm, I decided that I'll just pay the bill and I vowed that I will never ever visit this restaurant in my whole life and shall never recommend it to anyone!!! If you want to be disappointed and felt totally screwed by the restaurant staff, please visit this restaurant!!

Poor Service - Will not be going back and certainly would not recommend to anyone. This comment is written after 2 separate visits for Dinner. On both occasions the service was poor and staff full of attitude. Portions of food were small and the prices high. But most of all - the service was the thing I had the most issue with.<br/><br/>I certainly will not be recommending this restaurant to anyone else, and will not go there again.

Bad service, unattentive wait staff and generally not bothered about customer service (even though the place was empty mid week lunch) - we will not return

What happened to Ahmets?. This place used to be great!<br/>The food the service! Loved it!<br/>Now the food is terrible and the serving is so small. The service and standard has definitely dropped.<br/>We used to come here nearly every<br/>Month and now we will not return after the experience we had.

How to ruin a good time!. Last night I had dinner with a group of friends in this venue, the atmosphere of the place was really good and the show provided on Saturday was enjoyable. However, there were several issues that made me really unhappy about this restaurant such as long waiting time, lack of attention to clients needs and unhelpful staff. To extend, two meals arrived when the rest of the group were finishing, not salt & not pepper on table, the waiter from our table was unaware of the clatery need it and the noise made by staff dropping stuff around was repetitive. When I was asked by the waitress about feedback I expressed my discomfort and she asked someone else to come and talk to me, this guys was the unhelful person I have ever crossed with, instead of provide a good customer service he challenged my opinion and was more interested in listening to himself, then a woman try to approach me but it was too late, I did not feel to talk to her, I did not finish my meal, the payment was made entirely and I runned away from that place. To conclude my expectations about this restaurant were not meet. I wouldn't eve recommend to someone to go there.

Total train wreck of a place. Always walked past, made the mistake of going in. For the price of the food I would expect at least service to proactivley take our orders without us having to beg them to come to the table. Multiple attempts to get additional bread resulted in us again begging for service, only to have the waiter grab it from a huge stash in the kitchen. Multiple attempts to get the bill resulted in us almost walking out. Its like the 6 of us dining there were invisible.<br/>I've been to stokehouse and paid the same, but actually got amazing food and great service. This place is a train wreck.

Faultless. Don't understand all the negative review, have never had a bad meal here and everyone I know agrees. Sure it is busy and lively but it is on the main street in Southbank, this just makes for the atmosphere. Beautiful food and the Guvec is sensational.

Gone downhill. This place used to be a staple of our eating out menu but the new menu/chefs/owners? has put Ahmets on a never to return list. The meals whilst big enough are much smaller for the same price. Aside from the breads, everything was slow and the guvec is no where to be seen anymore...we left feeling disappointed. Not an overly great selection of Halal restaurants in Brisbane, sad to lose another.

Never got to try it. Called to reseve a table for 7people at 7pm on a Friday night to be told there were two sittings. We could book for 5:30 to 6pm, but would have to leave by 7:30, or we could book for 8pm, and leave by 10:30. We couldn't all get there before 7pm, but certainly weren't going to wait until 8pm before being seated. So, sorry Ahmet, a small booking I guess, but I won't be recommending your unbending inflexibility to anyone.

Brilliant food and outstanding service!. This was my first time eating Turkish food and this place is now a new favorite - will definitely be coming back! All of the food was delicious - the bread and dips were sooo good and the mains were hearty and filling.I can't say what my favorite part of the meal was because everything was excellent, but the deserts deserve a special mention. I could not decide on what to order and went with the desert tasting platter which blew my mind. My partner ordered these gooey doughnut ball things and they were absolutely to die for! Something I really enjoyed about the place was the relaxing atmosphere and beautiful furnishings; the restaurant had a nice homey feel to it. The staff were also really sweet and attentive, and the service super fast!

Undercooked and Overcooked. Absolutely not going back to the South Brisbane Ahment's - am a frequent visitor of the Bulimba location which is always great but was very disappointed after our meals on Saturday night. The chicken meals were undercooked and the mixed grills were overcooked. Just very disappointing.

"One payment per bill". I understand "one bill per table" but to actively refuse two different credit-cards as part payment on the same bill is absurd in today's cash-less culture. I won't bring a group booking to your restaurant. <br/>Otherwise, the food is good and the service average.

Sandy Summers. Went there on the way to a show. The place was packed on a Wednesday night. Advised we were short for time. Within 10 minutes of ordering we had our beautiful dinner. The waiter was brilliant. We shared 2 mains 2 dips and 2 salads between 4 of us. Just the right amount of food. Will be back

Great food, atmosphere, but pricey.. I attended as a party of 7 at the very busy time of 6pm on a Saturday night. The place was nearly full, but the service was good, food was prompt, well cooked and very tasty, however it is priced quite high. The belly dancer provided much entertainment and the atmosphere was great, which in turn made the prices seem reasonable. I highly recommend!

Bad experience. I have been to Ahmets a few times in the past. It must be under new chefs, the food has gone severely down hill. The Turkish bread wasn't heated or glazed, rather tasteless and doughy. We had the lamb shank and beef skewers, both of them only just warm and in parts cold. I'm sure they were left over from the night before and reheated. So disappointed with the whole experience, to top it off we woke up the next day feeling very ordinary. The only recommendation I would give you, is walk past to one of the surrounding restaurants.

Subpar turkish. My partner and I had high hopes about trying ahmets at southbank, however it did not take long before we realized we were not in for a good feast. The entrees came out fairly quickly perhaps with in ten minutes of ordering. However the bread was very under cooked it was pale and doughy and almost tasteless which is very disappointing because I love turkish bread but this bread was way off the mark. Zucchini fritters were cold and dry not even the yogurt drizzled on top could save them. My "puff pasty" with spinach and feta could of been pleasant if the pastry was in fact puffed rather than soggy and undercooked underneath it. About half an hour of waiting Our main course of soup for me which was actually quite warming and full of flavor (although I tried my hardest to over look the fact that it had a rather thick skin over the top of it) was a good soup over all. my partner had the chicken kebab which she said was very average neither good or bad. For me the whole experience could of been saved by our milk rice pudding deserts, they arrived covered in fairy floss? But under the floss there was a great looking apricot glazed pudding which was sweet but not to sweet and all and all pretty darn tasty although a strange consistency because of the weird chunks of harder brown rice.. long story short there was no wow factor what so ever I will not be returning here any time soon, and will remain baffled by its popularity.

Lazy manager. We went for dinner here on a Saturday night I found that the managers were very lazy and didn't support the staff <br/>The bell at the pass getting rung constantly was really annoying we had to wait half an hour for a drink order to be taken and a further 40 min wait for a food Order <br/>I had come here previously when they had the amazing chicken salad but I was disappointed when they took it off the menu<br/>I felt the food was over priced and I felt there was not much variety on the menu It looks very down sized <br/>The bread and dips were the highlight of the night <br/>Didn't really enjoy the old belly dancer it was a bit loud<br/><br/><br/>-----03 Aug, 2014-----<br/><br/>Chicken salad. Very disappointed that the chicken salad has been taken off the menu we used to frequent the restaurant all the time.

Very Disapointing. We have been to this restaurant several times over the past few years and thoroughly enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Today we waited for well over 30 minutes for our our meals,when there was hardly any people at the restaurant. The food was poorly presented and one of the meals was only just warm. My daughter who had a small Turkish bread meal said it tasted as if it had been microwaved, extremely hot on the inside and semi cold on the outside. <br/>Our waiter Oliver was amazing very attentive and professional.

Merhaba!. Ahmet's at Southbank is always a delight. Great to grab a variety of plates to share with mates. The meat is always slow-cooked beautifully and the flavours are truly iconic. The location in Southbank is to die and the staff are eager to trace your every move so that your mouth and cup never remain empty.

Menu change disappointing. This used to be one of our favourites - But they've changed the menu and the food is not as tasty, more expensive and disappointing compared to what it used to be.

Great ambience. The decor greatly enhances the Turkish theme. Service was prompt and the food was very tasty.

All you could ask for.... My girlfriend and I had the best experience here. Service was super quick, and meals were lightning fast and equally delicious. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Well looked after. Meals were well priced. Would recommend out of 10.

Utter garbage - rushed in & out, the food took less than 10 minutes to come & my gfs was cold (don't order the lamb shank), the pide pizza thing was very average & the punch was brutal. All for a cool $100. Do not go here it's a rip-off, if u want a Turkish get a kebab it's far better value than this guff

Excellent. We celebrated here last night. The food, service and entertainment were fantastic. Great to see smiling, hospitable staff and management on a very busy night, all handled with fun and flair. We will all definitely be back. Job well done team!!!

Great location, cool decor, open kitchen to tantilise the taste buds... Waiteress was friendly however the good was a little slow to come out of the kitchen.. Once it arrived it could only be described as delicious!! We got 8 dishes to share between 5 people and there was more than enough for two courses. Every plate was cooked to perfection.

Good for tourists or groups. Ahmet's is more of a Turkish theme restaurant than a serious dining experience. It's a big, nosiy, busy place. Service and food is average - pricing expensive for what you get. The Turkish fitout looks great - I imagine it could be fun for tourists or groups

We dined here last night , good way lout was excellent but value for money was poor. We shared a banquet between the 4 of us and all left wanting more.

@jonesnoah. "Undervalued" - i dont think you realise, but not everyone can get the best tables.

Very good!. Great service, The service and the decor was the best aspect of the restaurant. When we wanted to be seated it did take a good 10 minutes to be seated but our lovely little middle eastern waitress made us feel very welcome with her sense of humour. The food was good we got our dollars worth and everything was very good but the lamb cutlets were amazing, in fact it was one of the best lamb cutlets we have ever had. They had good entertainment but we got sat at the back of the restaurant which made us feel a little undervalued but the belly dancer did end up dancing around our table too.

Went here for lunch a few weeks ago got seated just inside the doorway no problems got water were ready to order lunch and this is where we had a problem after 7 staff walked past our table and 25 mins of trying to get someone's attention we walked out and ate elsewhere returned a few nights ago to give another chance only to find when we did get our meals I had the moussaka and was disappointed the eggplant was bought in tasted like rubber and flavorless plus the portion size to price was not worth it I'm sad to say since changing menu or owner this place has gone severely downhill

I stood waiting for the Host for about 10 minutes. 5 staff walked past as I wondered whether I should just eat somewhere else. I'd heard good reviews, so I approached a waitress who was free. She was annoyed I had approached her and asked me to wait for the Host. She eventually came and was pleasant. The food was pretty good and I did enjoy it.

Sue - Brisbane. Terrible service - not value for money - food we received should have been half the price. Went to Ahmet's at Southbank last night for a combined birthday celebration of 34 people. Booking had been made well in advance and checked 2 days prior to confirm. Arrived 15mins before booking and were shown to our table. That was the end of our service. All 34 of us waited for 40 mins before anybody came near us to check if we would even like to order drinks. Ordered our drinks then waited another 20 mins till they started to arrive - not all of them. When we asked the waiter where our drinks were we were told " they were at the bar and would be there shortly". 15mins later the drinks finally arrived - not what we ordered, but couldn't get them changed as there was no service, no waiter insight. When we asked for more than one water jug per table (12 people on our table - 1 water jug!!) we were informed they didn't have any more. Finally after waiting 1 hr 40mins our host checked to see if we were going to be served any food as we had opted for the banquet and it had all been preordered. We were eventually served bread (without the dips) 1 hr 50mins after sitting down. The food that was served disappeared fast - certainly not generous portions and at $46 per head, disgusting value. Worst service I have ever had in any restaurant - would have refused to pay the bill and walked out if it had not been organised by someone else for their birthday. Cannot understand how this restuarant stays in business at such a prime tourist location as Southbank. Maybe some management and extra staff would be a good idea when they have large parties to cater for. Not once in the whole 4 hours that we were there did a staff member or manager enquire if we were being looked after or checking if everything was okay. Certainly will not return there and would never recommend to anybody.

Lovely Dinner. I went to have dinner last night with my boyfriend as a very good friend of mine had been talking a lot about Ahmet's, she recommended me to go an try their amazing food. She was right! We shared the platter for two which was more than enough food for both of us, but the price was very reasonable for the amount and how tasteful it was. I have to say that although weather was terrible, the friendly staff, delicious food and live music made our evening just lovely. This was my first time and will not be the last one for sure!

Terrible service. Last night I had a very bad experience with Ahmet's Southbank. First of all, even though I had made a reservation, they made us sit in a cramped up space. I requested them to move us to a bigger table, which was right next to us, but they refused. It was kinda embarrassing in front of my guests. That table stayed vacant until after we left and we left after their closing time. Secondly, I had to go and ask someone after around 20 minutes of waiting to come to our table to take our order of food and drinks. Lastly, the food took around 40 minutes to arrive, on cold plates and in very bad presentation. It was like someone has put together everything in a hurry and it didn't look like a fine dinning experience. Pardon me if I was expecting quality when paying $34 on average for one main course meal. I have been to Ahmet's before, therefore, I took my guests there for a fine dinning experience but it turned out to be the complete opposite. I hope someone from Ahmet's read it and improves their services.

Nice enough. The food was nice enough but nothing really amazing, my vegetarian pide was very heavy on the cheese. Beautiful turkish decor and the musicians created a nice ambiance. Not sure if they have quite achieved a wholistic fine dining experience yet it is nice enough to try it out at least once.

AVOID. We did a booking in advance for a group of 8 people, requesting space for a pram (2 months old baby) and a table in a corner. We actually went to the restaurant weeks before to specifically choose the table. <br/>We also asked if we could use the Entertainment Book discount for that particular night and the staff said yes.<br/>What did we get? two uneven tables squeezed between other tables with literally no space to get in or out; no space at all for the pram; a table in an aisle just in the direct path of the (big) belly dancer on shift; no Entertainment Book discount that night as it as an special date (NYE 2014); OVERPRICED food WAY below your average food court kebab shop.<br/>The staff was Ok, the Manager a bad joke.

So good. Love everything about this place. Beautiful decorations everywhere, comfortable seating, great atmosphere, attentive and helpful waiters. And the food! Friend and I got the platter for 2 (more like platter for 3-4 going by the amount of food we got!) The only negatives would be the chicken skewers which were a bit chewy and not a lot of taste and the Turkish delight which I felt was a bit too jelly-y. But everything else: postives. Fluffy bread with tasty dips, good pide, lamb cutlets so tender and the adana kebab was just melt in your mouth. Good range of flavours too, sometimes when you get these types of things it's the same flavours over and over just with different meats / vegetables but this was well varied.

Nice dinner, great atmosphere!. I had dinner here as we were celebrating my sister's graduation. The food was delicious, the service was very good, our waiter gave us so many options to have as we were a big group and was very helpful all the time we stayed. The atmosphere is amazing, with the belly dancer cheering up everyone and making all customers dance. I recommend the banquet for big groups, definitely coming back!

Poor, Dissapointing Service. We went to Ahmet's with 10 people and the service was horrible. We ordered the banquet but some people ordered gluten free. The staff brought the entrees out but could not tell us what was gluten free and what was not. Drinks took over half and hour, and the mains took another hour or more. By this time we just wanted to leave, and when asking for the bill they brought us out the wrong tables bill. Staff need to take charge of one area as we had 4 or 5 different people bring and tell us different things. Very disappointing.

Fantastic family dinner tonight. Great food, wonderful live entertainment that most restaurants sadly lack. Loved the band and the belly dancer.<br/>We had an exceptional waiter called George who was so friendly and helpful.<br/>A great family night out, my 82 year old Dad can't wait to return.

Bad food and bad service. The meat was raw, the pizzas were tiny and too cheesy, the service was very slow and the servers were cold and uncaring. we came as a big family group, 1 family took a long table with approx 8ppl the other family took another table with approx 9ppl, the table with 8 ppl were treated like royalty with everything at their disposal, the staff were good to them and brought them everything they asked for because they were big spenders. Our table however was treated really badly, we had the intention of splurging on food there but because of the really poor service we received, we decided to leave after a few pizza's and kebab plates which still cost us over $100. The staff refused to give us an extra seat, leaving my brother to stand, he ended up walking away from this horrible service. i do not recommend it!!!

The new head chef has changed the menu. We have been coming to Ahmets for years now and it has always been reliable in terms of food quality, entertainment and ambiance. I love it. I took some friends there on Sunday night and the food and menu has changed - and not for the better. The food doesn't look as good as before, and the salads have dropped in the standard of quality - for me a salad is not grated carrot and pickled red cabbage. The rice has changed as well and also not for the better - it's like stodge. I asked the staff member if the owners had sold but was told there is a new head chef who has made some changes to the menu to make it more 'authentic' - NOOOOOO!! I was not happy as the menu has not changed for the better. The food I had was very boring and plain and looked that way too - presentation is important especially if I'm paying $30 for a main. Lumps of orange and purple and brown meat does not look appealing or fresh. The menu is smaller as several items have been removed. It's the first time in years that Ahmets has let us down and now we feel we need to find a new restaurant in the South Bank area. I'm very sad about this but I will still come for the Istanbul nights as I really like having my fortune read..

Went to ahmets for some share plates.. food - okay, dips were very good, the cheese balls were extremely salty, I couldnt eat it, cutlets a very good pottion size and good in flavour. Ambiance - seated near other couples so great, lighting, breeze and table all good. Price - good as a general menu but slightly over priced for whst we had. Location - great on a busy street, packed and they fit us in without a reservation. Staff -friendly, prompt and attentive but not very helpful when it came to choices... overall good experience.. will return 6.5/10

We really enjoyed this , busy packed on sat night , but the vibe was buzzing , lots of positive energy , they had a belly dancer , people were clapping and smiling , the restaurants is beautifully decorated , classy joint, food was delicious,tender meat , juicy flavours,bread and dips were great , service was excellent , 9.5/10

Disappointing. As a Turk i can say the food is not authentic which in itself is not bad but the meats are overcooked and salads are not made well. Also my friends who are not Turkish were not impressed either so my review is not entirely one sided. Much better Turkish restaurants around Brisbane.

What a total disappointment! The service was slow and 'forgetful', which was matched perfectly with the very average meals. If you expect a moussaka to be chicken with yogurt, you'll be disappointed when mince and tomato paste arrives in front of you!

We go here quite a bit.. The Iskendar is amazing as is the Egge Borak. Staff are nice, service is quick.. All round good experience

Just had the chicken shish, so disappointed. Blandest dish I think I have ever tasted!

Went here for dinner with a large group. Our booking was for 8.30 and we didn't end up receiving our meals until 10! Ridiculous service, overpriced and bland tasting food. Nothing special. I won't be returning.

Had the platter for 2 (meat) and 2 glasses of wine.<br/>Cost was moderate $50 per person. <br/>Service was amasing very fast and very well presented. They were able to cater to all our needs (high chair) and answer all questions.<br/>The waiter seated us very quickly and was able to cater to our preferences and our waitress we had was great she was so prompt and made sure there was adequate drinks and timing between courses.<br/>Food was fresh and very quick service especially for the amount of people (full reaturant).<br/>Caters to family and couples.<br/>Definately recommended for all as very good range of foods and even though moderate price very wpryh it for the service and food quality.

Ate here last night. So expensive! And size portions were tiny. We bought a 6 dip and turkish bread platter to share which was $33.5!!! What a rip off. Two small Turkish pides and too much dip. And it was mediocre in taste. For mains I bought a lamb mince and veg pizza for $22. One tiny turkish bread came out with a light spread of minced lamb. The veg was minced in so you couldn't really tell. It was the size of an entree. Everyone else paid around $30 for their mains and they too thought it was ok. Also, four of us counted the money for the bill correctly and the waitress came back and said we were short by $3. We all knew we weren't but paid it anyway. The only good thing was the belly dancers. I guess they make their meals so expensive so that it pays for the dancers and music that you have for like 10 minutes. I won't be back.

Food came quick and was DELICIOUS! So satisfied!

Bad taste in the mouth. Didn't even get a chance to eat there. <br/>Busy Monday night, we understood that.<br/>Asked if there we any tables available, waitress UN-interested in accommodating another 3 people said "No". Gave no time limit, just a straight out no. Even though a table just to the left of us was being cleared just as she was talking, she kept saying no. When we asked if we could wait and have a drink somewhere, as we wanted to eat there no matter what the wait was, she said no there is no where to wait to have a drink and I don't think the manager would like that. Really............customers who are will to wait to be seated no matter the wait and the manager wouldn't be happy with that??? By the end of the conversation, I had to say, "Basically you just do not want to accommodate us tonight?" She said yes, so we left. <br/>Thank you to the other restaurant who was able to accommodate us. Had a wonderful time there.

Shame. We went there two years ago and we found it amazing, great portion and flavour. We came back this year, portion was less than half, same price, flavour not bad. Very negative curve in quality.

Disappointed. Went here for lunch a few weeks ago. Food was bland and poorly presented. Service staff were friendly enough but it took four different waitstaff to bring the sauce we requested. Maybe the dinner experience is better.

VERY DISAPPOINTED. My daughter and I were hoping to have a nice dining experience at Ahmet's on Tuesday, 31st July, only to be very disappointed by our meals. We both ordered the Pilic Schrazzat, a slow cooked chicken dish. <br/>The chicken was totally bland and when we tried to explain to management, he told us this dish had been on the menu for 5 years and there had never been a complaint about it.<br/>He offered us a 10% discount, which we accepted at the time as we really just wanted to get out of the place by now as it appeared he didn't care that we had not been happy customers.<br/>We went and had coffee and cake further up the road, can't recall the name but the Asian guy was delightful and the brownie to die for. <br/>We decided to take the 10% which came to about $8. back to the guy at Ahmet's, as we felt he had really just did this to get us out of his hair and had missed the point of giving his customers a good dining experience.<br/>He did in the end give us a small container of Turkish sweets and they were OK, but the thought of our bad experience still remains.

It was a very lovely evening. The meal we had was so delicious and filling. And the belly dancer topped it all off.<br/> <br/>Thank you and we look forward to dining at Ahmetss again in the future.

Never again. Service none existent- food ordinary- waited over 30 mins in what we were told was a quite lunch. didnt see the same wait person twice. and when we asked why our meals took so long we were told that was the standard waiting time even though everyone around us waited alot less. lentil soup was pureed and bland with nothing to redeem it from a tinned soup , falafel uninteresting, boring even, shasliks = not much tough meat but lots of bland rice and dry lettuce to fill the plate. an unfortunate experience!

Best Turkish Food. I really enjoyed it here, went a couple of weeks ago and it was very busy but we were told what meals would take awhile to cook and which were quick. <br/>I enjoyed the food. I had the Lamb Guvec which was amazing and the breads and dip, well worth the price. <br/>The food my friends had smelled and looked amazing, the service was also very good. <br/>I will 100% go back again.

Ahmets Southbank Epic Fail. There's sometimes a temptation to slightly embellish a story, whether good or bad, however I've resisted. I dine out often, and in all of the good and bad dining experiences I've had this is the worst by some margin. The service was surly, the wait was interminable and the food...well it was simply inedible. My wife and I were shocked that food that looked and smelled like it had come out of a bin. To top it off the waiter wasn't interested in discussing our concern at which we chose to leave and go elsewhere - and having to pay just added insult to injury. I will share my warning with anyone I know who plans to eat at Southbank. Don't go to Ahmets...it could go badly for you.

Horrible. Tom a work colleague from out of town here and it was awful. My colleagues lamb was not only under cooked but super tough and when we told the server she just took the plate away and did nothing about it. No substitute or apology was given. Not impressed

Big on Servings, Small on Taste. I went with three others on a busy night. They were adequately staffed and there were nice violin players standing outside next to our table which was very appreciated. The place exudes a Middle Eastern Fantasy and the ambiance is magnificent as the place is adorned in rugs, drapes, themed tables and wonderful lighting. <br/><br/>The food took around one hour to arrive. <br/><br/>I'd recommend the lamb shanks, they practically served up a whole lamb on the plate with a huge side salad. <br/><br/>I had the Lamb Guvec which was a sort of tomato stew. It comes in a very small serving with a side of rice but it made me full. The meat and vegetables were soft but it left this strange taste in my mouth.<br/><br/>You know how you buy those 99cent canned tomato tins? It tasted like that. It didn't taste like fresh tomatoes. Strange.<br/><br/>Anyway, the addition of coconut and wild rice in the serving or rice was genius.<br/><br/>A lovely night. Service could be a bit better and food alot more flavoursome.

Obnoxious dancer ruined an otherwise mediocre meal. I found the "pizza" overly salty and the stew bland.

Platter for two is a must

Not for us.. Our waitress msunderstood our order, coming to our table with only 1 main meal. My partner was left at the table waiting an extra 10 mins before wondering where his meal is, under the impression it was coming. <br/>Spent another 10 mins hailing down a waitress/waiter to see where his main was, and we found out, the waitress had only put us down for 1 main meal instead of 2. We were once again, waiting another 45 mins for his meal. Service is poor, food was nice, congested (because if was a busy Saturday night) and uncomfortable seating, it felt like we were just cramped in. <br/>Won't be returning.

Tasty food. Wonderful fresh bread and Baba Ganoush... heaven!

Very disappointing. Whilst the atmosphere was vibrant and fun the food was very disappointing. The entrees were very greasy including the bread and borek. the lamb guvec main lacked flavour and the rice was cold although the texture was good. Thank goodness for the Turkish delight, which was amazing! Would not go back.

I like the food but not the prices or the belly dancers! They force you to dance and I just get embarrassed.

Always packed. This place is always pumping but worth the wait

Bland. Nothing great just boring food

Good food, bad service. Went for a lunch on a Saturday. The place had about 4 full tables of four people each. The waitresses did not attend to any of the tables - just standing around doing nothing. At one point a guy was jumping up and down waving his hands just to get their attention.<br/>On the other hand, the food was pretty good. The Turkish dips were delicious (especially the beetroot one) and lamb skewers were very moist and fresh. Beef was below average. In my eyes the customer service side of my dining experience really let this place down.

Undecided. Went here on Sat night for a birthday party with a group of about 20 or so.<br/>There was only 2 menus on the table so they must have been pushing for a banquet but we ended up ordering individually, which in the end was fine as all the food came out at the same time.<br/>The service however left a lot to be desired - it was poor. We were all thirsty and when we tried to order at the bar they said we had to wait at the table, which would have been fine had someone actually been available to take an order. So we waited, and some ordered whilst others further down the table had to continue to wait. Drinks came out sporadically. <br/>A shinning light then appeared and she was the most organised of them all, I wish I could remember her name as she was awesome, I think it might have been Samantha but I could be wrong.<br/>The food is quite good but don't be in a rush to get served.

Our party of 8 have not recieved our meal yet, however we have inadvertantly made out with two women one wear pink lipstick and the other wearing peach. takes 5minutes to flag down wait staff which is strange because the resturant has only just opened. The food will be good, however check your glasses and sit close to the entrance or you will be lost in a forgoten corner with the taste of two unknown women on your lips

Great atmosphere. My partner and I have eaten here twice in the last 6 months. On our recent visit the other night, we were seated outside, which was nice, until the next service started, and we had people queing up beside our table, leaning on our table and hovering over us as we waited for our meal. This last about 20-30 mins, not very pleasant at all!! We ordered baba ganoush and turkish bread for the entree and it come out rather quickly, couldnt say the same about our main, took the better part of 45 mins to come AFTER we finished our entree. Infact, we had been sitting at the table with no plates for so long, one of the staff thought we had just rocked up and sat down without a booking, once we informed him we had been waitong for our mains for over 30 mins he appologised, our food came out a while after that. When we did finally receive our meals they were amazing! I had a chicken with mushroom sauce (cant remember what its called) and my partner had the lamb shish, both were great meals, and we left rather full and satistfied! Our only problem was having to sit with people standing around our table and waiting do long for our mains. If you get seated outside, ask for a table in from the street. The entertainment was good too, tho it started rather late (9pm i think)(bellydancer)

Wonderful!!. I had my birthday dinner at Ahmet's last week and it was a wonderful night. The service was absolutely fantastic and our food came very quickly and was delicious. I bought a cake elsewhere and had it put in the fridge during our meal and it was brought out with sparklers and the band sang happy birthday. All of my friends enjoyed it very much and I would come back again!

Dry... Dry... Dry. Ahmet's food has been on a downhill slope the past few years. A group of 5 of us dined here on Friday night and were all disappointed with our meals. 3 got the mixed grill which was dry, under-seasoned and there were bits of meat that looked completely inedible. Not worth $35! Myself and another friend each had the lamb guvec. Very small portion and dry - I'd say it had been re-heated. Ordered coffees and they were terrible as well. One sip and we all abandoned our coffees and headed to Denim next door. Each time we go it just gets worse and worse - sticking to Mado down the street for Turkish food from now on.

Great food great entertainment excellent service

The Service at Ahmets is generally very good and the waiting time is prompt. Yet my main criticism is the options of authentic Turkish foods are minimal. I believe the menu needs to be updated with other valued cuisines

The food is not bad...nothing to scream about though...

Second time that my husband and I are in this lovely place, well decorated and lovely staff. Had both the mixed from the grill and the mezzei, this was enough for both and reasonable price.

I don't get it either. So much of the food was dry, a couple of pleasant dips, the breads were fine, but the meat options were either really dry or really oily and didn't really have much spice. The dolmades were dreadful!<br/>The belly dancer had a hard audience in our little cove, filled with lots of couples - she certainly worked for her pay that night (much more than could be said for the wait staff). Maybe the whole package works better if you are in a large group?

I don't get it. I don't get why everyone loves this place so much. The food tastes reheated and horrible and the service is slow.

Good. This restaurant is always a pleasure dining. Food is fresh with a good selection. The price is really exceptional value for money.

A very enjoyable experience. My husband and I dined on a decently busy Thursday night - no booking, but they found us a table right away. Service was prompt, friendly and attentive. We ordered a banquet for 2, which was served extremely quickly. The food was excellent - well presented, varied, delicious and plentiful. Our only negative feedback was that our table had not been cleaned properly and had some rice on it from the previous diners. My husband wiped it with a napkin and we advised our waiter, who apologised. We believe this place is slightly overpriced compared to other restaurants we frequent in southbank, but the enjoyable food and excellent service has ensured that we will return.

Fantastic. Ahmets is one of my absolute favorite spots to eat and as far as Turkish dining goes, you won't find a better option in the whole of Brisbane. The variety of meats and scintillating taste that each choice provides is truly original and prepared delicately each and every time. The atmosphere on weekends (when I usually dine) is quite spectacular, and particularly captivating if you appreciate beautiful live music and a breathtakingly gorgeous belly dancer (let's get serious, who doesn't?). I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys mouthwatering food, delicious cocktails, and if i might add, a damn good looking bunch of employees. Naturally, of course, most of the good looks stem from the female side of the staff, but the men aren't too shabby either (if you're into that kind of thing). Two thumbs for this lovely enterprise, which I will surely to next weekend, and many more to come.

I had never had Turkish food before tonight but this restaurant is instantly amongst my favourites. The staff are very professional and polite: even though they seemed to be doing a roaring trade on a Saturday night my waiter was clearly happy to be there and we had a lovely chat about the Turkish food and culture. I had a Tulalaku (?) Pide and ended up ordering all six of their dips to have with it. Food was delicious and came out promptly. Watch out for the Turkish Delight Martini, it's dangerously moreish. To top it off they had a belly dancer performing periodically - not sure if that's standard for a Saturday but next week I'm finding out!

Below Ordinary. We'd heard great things about Ahmet's, but can't agree. Interesting to read other reviews now saying that standards have slipped. It seemed to be the busiest restaurant in the area, which is usually a good sign. Meh. The bread and dips were nice, but mains were awful. My husband had 3 cold, dry, over cooked, over priced lamb cutlets with some lettuce and rice on the side. As a vegetarian, the only options for mains I had were Pizza or a vegetable casserole. I ordered the casserole, but it came out with meat in it. Sent it back, and what arrived was nothing I couldn't have made at home myself, bulked out with lots of potato. Can't be sure, but to me it tasted meaty so I suspect it was cooked with beef stock. Really felt like this place treats all customers like tourists who aren't likely to return, so why bother making any effort. Would never go back.

Very average . Had a creamy chicken dish that was so drowned it was not nice , rude staff . Have not been back and will not return .

Omg. What has happened, been going to Ahmets at southbank for years and in the last few months it had turned to rubbish. We went there last Friday night and the food and service were appalling. The food that was served to us was revolting. When we asked the manager about it we were told he was too busy.. This a very expensive tourist trap. There is only one plus to this restaurant, and that's the belly dancer. Don't waste your time or money, go to a restaurant that cares about what it is doing. Will never return again.

We sat down at 8.15 and waited one hour for dips and bread that's was overpriced for the amount of bread you received, 20 minutes for a cocktail. At 10 when we complained that the mains still hadn't arrived we were told they would be another 15 minutes and they would give us desert on the house. The excuse given was that they had some big groups that night, giving us the impression that we were not important. We had a minor at the table so didn't want to stay later, after complaining received a 25% discount.

The food is OK and priced to supplement the entertainment which is fun and creates a fun lively atmosphere. Don't go there wanting peace and tranquility (Think Chinese new year celebration volume)

Dinner. Staff are slow, food was ok but nothing i'd go back for, and menu extremely over priced. The "green salad" was a few limp bits of lettuce, had to ask for dipping sauce for dry chicken, and $19 for a bit of bread with spinach in it. Meh.

I love this place. Have been here about 5 times now and would definitely recommend. The Iskender (lamb with bread, rice and yoghurt) is DELICIOUS as is the ege borek (Turkish pastry with cheese and yoghurt sauce-entreé)... Dips are pricey ($5 each) and not great. Beetroot dip is nice but hummus very disappointing and baba ganoush a bit homogenous and lacking smokiness... It's not cheap, but service is great- very quick even when it's packed.. Favourite place for a meal before a show.

Never disappoints. I've eaten here many times over the years, most recently in the last month. My sister had the Iskender (delicious as usual) and I ate the chicken thighs in a mushroom sauce with beetroot dip. My meal was generous and delicious. Some other reviewers have complained about the strength of the cocktails but the drinks menu states that each cocktail is 2-3 standard drinks. If you want it weaker then perhaps ask them to add half shots. I personally love the Turkish Delight cocktail. I find the meals to be very well priced for the taste and how much you get. You always leave completely stuff (and that is just from eating the main). For the hungry men - get the grill platter! I will return :)

Food was great, and came out quickly. Breads with dips are to die for! Staff were friendly, although I asked 4 times for water and never got any. Only down side is because its so popular is very crowded. Not somewhere to go if you're after a quiet relaxing dinner. I would def return, yummm!!

Favourite Restaurant in Brisbane. Ahmet's is hands down my favourite restaurant in Brisbane. My whole family loves it. I personally love Iskender... the flavour of the lamb is amazing. I brought my friends to try the Iskender and they fell in love from the first bite! The moussaka is great too, the strong beef flavour mixed with eggplant. And don't get me started on how great the rice tastes. <br/><br/>The huge portion you get is also worth the money.... I always finish with empty plates (though recently I realised the portions are downsized). Nevertheless, I've been there over 10 times and each experience is very satisfying.<br/><br/>I personally never tried the platters, seafood or sets dishes so I can't vouch for them.

Great food and atmosphere. I have had dinner in this restaurant twice with my girlfriend and recommend it. <br/>3 things about this restaurant -<br/>1 - The meals taste authentic; <br/>2 - The atmosphere is good, becomes great when the belly dancer comes out;<br/>3 - More expensive than restaurants surround but better value.<br/>My favourite restaurant in southbank.

Got the banquet for 2 & it was mediocre at best. Meat was overcooked and chewy. Not good for $83...

Great service But cocktails were undrinkably strong. My meal of some kind of stew tasted like it was out of a can, indelible the "Turkish spice rice" was steamed rice with a tiny bit of cumin on top.My boyfriend had a spinach chicken breast with mushrooms and fancy dips and it was spectacular! So overall avoid the stu pot things

I had the Prawn shish. Definitely overpriced for what I got. The 'salad' was a bit pathetic too - a few leaves and that's it.

Generous serving size, but pricey and did not write down our reservations. Food was decent.

Great Experience. I recently had a birthday dinner of 20 people, myself and everyone else that was at my table had a fantastic time! thought the entertainment of the belly dancer was fantastic!<br/>That was the first time i have dined there and i had a blast.. really great atmosphere and delicious food, really rate the platter for 2!

A nice restaurant with friendly staff but nothing out of the ordinary and a little pricey.

Great at Group Functions. I booked a table at Ahmet’s restaurant to host a hen’s night party and I was very impressed with their professionalism and promptness. After sending an enquiry e-mail, I was immediately contacted by Maddy, their functions manager. She happily answered my questions, provided relevant information and e-mailed out the details for function packages as well as a booking form. She then followed it up promptly with a phone call and txt message as courtesy. She then proceeded to follow through my continuing questions and was always helpful, cheery and polite.<br/>The night then ran smoothly. We were greeted with a smile and politely seated. Our waiters were nothing but helpful and cheerful. They made conversation, ensured that we were enjoying our meals and were even happy to pose for a photograph. The food was divine (fresh and flavoursome), and the belly dancer was very entertaining and inclusive! My friends and I certainly enjoyed learning some moves.<br/>We all had a wonderful night, and I am more than happy to recommend this restaurant to others when hosting group functions as it was a simple, well-organised and successful experience.

Incredible meal!. I visited for the first time when I came for dinner with my mother and my daughter - and it started with the service.<br/><br/>We were greeted with smiles as soon as we arrived and were seated straight away. Ice water was brought promptly, with more smiling. The staff allowed just enough time for us to decide what we wanted and we didn't have to wait long before our orders were taken.<br/><br/>The garlic butter glazed Turkish bread came out within minutes - it was delightful. Just enough garlic to give it the hint of flavour without drowning it.<br/><br/>Main courses: Mixed grill (for me), lamb cutlets (mum) and chicken kids shish for my daughter. Oh my goodness. The meals were HUGE. We weren't expecting that there would be 5-6 cutlets on the plate. The mixed grill was incredible - all the different flavours of the different meats were great. The lamb cutlet was so incredibly tender - to the point where teeth weren't really needed to bite through the meat. It really did melt in my mouth. The rice - out of this world. The salad provided a nice bit of sharpness against the rest of the meal. I had no faults with the meal whatsoever - it was the best meal I've had in a long, long time.<br/><br/>Meals were definitely not slow in coming out either - there was just enough time between the entree and the main, and after we finished our main we didn't feel like they were in a hurry to kick us out, providing a nice relaxing ending to a beautiful meal.<br/><br/>Today being mother's day, it was a beautiful touch to offer a glass of wine and a flower for the mums. Both were a very pleasant surprise. The meal was a perfect way to cap off a wonderful day with my family.

Delish!. We dined here for lunch on the weekend & ordered a platter for 2. Absolutely delicious! Generous platter size, great turkish beer & friendly service. We left stuffed & happy & will definitely be returning soon.

Amazing. I brought my family here 12 months ago and I came back again on the weekend and both times I haven't been let down. The service was profesional and attentive and the food we extremely tasty. Ahmets has come so far from where it was a few years ago. The kids loved the Belly Dancing (and i have to admit so did I). I recommend anyone (sorry everyone) to go there and try it out. I think I will make it my first choice from now on. Congratulations to the whole team there.

The FOD was a barramundi and was Unfortunetely really muddy tasting. Dessert was disappointing, the Choc cake was dry and the creme caramel was burnt and tasted too eggy. The staff where friendly and extremely helpful.

Don't plan on returning. Meats tasted gamey, and the atmosphere was crowded and extremely noisy. Two more things that let this place down: price and service. Both which leave a lot to be desired. Drinks and entrees took nearly 45 minutes to reach us. Mains, well over an hour and a half. And when they finally arrived, the presentation on the plate look rushed. Oddly enough the place was not understaffed, so I suspect it was the kitchen that was in chaos. And it was all very expensive. I doubt I'll bother again. Too much work. They also don't validate parking.

I'd say overall it's not a bad place... We shared the platters which for the most part were good.. However the service was somewhat lacking for the amount of staff that we saw just standing around...! I'd go back again to give them another try...

Ho-hum. I went with a group of friends, found it very noisy and the food not so great. I would't say it was bad, just not good.

Disappointing! Service was poor and very slow!! I did not eat much of my main, looked thrown together, poor cuts of meat and sloppy. Rest of partys was more acceptable (meat skewers), however very overpriced for what we got. Won't be going there again!

Hmmm. Very expensive for small portions service was slow got no second drink mains took over 1.5 hours they were busy but I didn't put the seats out and they don't validate parking for south bank

Ahmet's used to be awesome.... But not so much anymore.

Foods great, atmosphere cool and a plus you get to see the chefs do there thing:) great night out

Good experience. Went there on a Sunday night and it was quite busy. However, we were able to get a comfy seat inside as requested. The turkish bread, hummus and pumpkin dips were delicious. The vegetable guvec was tasty and portioned well however it wasn't exceptional and sort of tasted just like tomato soup with vegies. I would of preferred a stronger more distinct taste but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Lamb cutlets were given a big thumbs up. The service was great with plenty of staff available, continually topping up drinks. I also liked being able to see the kitchen as a novelty.

Went to Ahmet's on a Friday night. Pretty busy restaurant but had plenty of staff to accommodate for this much business. Service was quite good I thought. The waiters were pretty friendly and seemed very familiar with the cuisine. The food was also good although a little bit expensive for what it was. I ordered the Adana Kebab and it cost just over $20. I would probably go back again, it's hard to find good Turkish food in Brisbane!

PRETTY GOOD I SAY!!. I was pleasently suprised!! The service was pretty good, the decor was beautiful, the atmosphere was amazing, the food was ok, I got a platter which was quiet expesnive and it was cold, not a good winter dish. it was also very crowed, you could barely more. I also got the apple tea - it was sooo yummy!!! Overall a nice place to spend your Saturday night.

Great food. Had a party of 4 last night and we ate at Ahmets... let me tell you, the food was great.... we had the feast and everything was cooked lovely.... The service was a bit haphazard.... looked as if they had no one really running the show, and when we saw a manager they brushed us off with out much friendliness.... but over all... a great night...<br/><br/>have been before a few years ago and the improvements to the food are outstanding..<br/><br/>thanks for a great meal

This place is a gem in South Bank. Went to Ahmet's prior to Xmas 2011 with some friends. We were looking for a place to eat along South Bank but weren't sure what was on offer. Came across Ahmet's and we weren't disappointed. It was full of people happily tucking into their food. A sign that good fare awaits. This place has a great atmosphere, Turkish and Middle Eastern music playing lively in the background and quaint cultural decor adds to the ambience. The kitchen was on view through a glass window, flames licked the meat skewers and the aroma of spices wafted thru this place. It was very inviting. We had ordered the meat platter and the moussaka. The portions were big and can be easily shared between four people. The meats were tender and spice infused and well seasoned. The moussaka was delicious, with ribbons of delicate eggplant hidden in the meat. This is not your typical moussaka you'd normally eat as the Turkish version is different to the Greek version. No bachemel sauce in the Turkish moussaka. It didn't need it, it was mouth watering on its own. Served along with rice and a salad, as much as I wanted to finish it I couldn't and ended up packing the rest to take home. Very big portion. I would definitely give this place a run for your taste buds. You'll be belly dancing your way home :)

Huge meal!! Great value for money! Amazing flavours!!!!! Loved it!

Had a fantastic meal for four. Service was great, food beautifully cooked. Would not hesitate to return.

We discovered Ahmet's last night (Sunday), when we came up from the Gold Coast looking for a nice meal and some atmosphere. Ahmet's looks beautiful, and the two guys playing street music were great. The service was excellent, prompt and helpful, but definitely not intrusive. The drinks were yummy, I had the sour cherry martini. The food was the best bit though, we had the mixed grill, a mix of different shish meats, and something called iskander I think, some sort of lamb stew with a yummy yoghurt based side. The meals were really decent sized, and really really tasty. Thanks for a lovely night Ahmet's!

Yessss. I've been to Ahmet's many times and have never had a bad experience. The food is always yummy. They do get quite busy so the service can be a bit slow, but it's worth it.

Eye watering prices, mediocre food and service. I've been to Turkey and this food isn't a patch on the real deal

An experience. After an awful experience at a neighbouring restaurant (we got a refund on a Scoopon and went to find another place to eat), we ended up choosing Ahmet's.<br/><br/>The staff were VERY pleasant, the decor is unique and beautiful, and the food, wow! We had a platter for two which could've easily been for 3-4 people. Had a few lovely conversations with the staff which made the entire experience even more enjoyable. <br/><br/>Overall, we will definitely go back to Ahmet's and of course, recommend to our friends!

Overpriced ordinary. They may have all the bells & whistles - belly dancers, good location & decor but that's where it ends. Very embarassed to take interstate visitors here & get careless abrupt service and Turkish food that was ordinary and the most expensive in Brisbane. But they don't seem to care - it's a tourist trap & that's exactly what it feels like. Pass!

Nice food but worst service. Today was the second time we went to this restaurant, the first time we went there we ordered one of the banquet menu but the food didnt come out in order properly, the rice came out at the same time with the pizza, which it should have came out at the same time with the meat. we tried to have a talk to the manager but he yelled at us and told us that we tried to take advantage of their mistake.<br/><br/>the second time we went there which was earlier today, i went in to the restaurant we waited for at least 10mins. no staff came and talked to us, then finally when one of the staff came, i told her that i have made a reservation, she didnt hear it properly and laughed at my accent, even another staff member was actually mocking me. believe it or not.

Not sure if I liked it. This was my second time I was experiencing Turkish cuisine, and I was very excited, as the first time was about 8 years ago. My friend and I had the lunch special. The first bite was great, but as we were eating more, I couldn't help but notice that food was a little bit bland, and I don't even eat as salty as others. <br/> Also, staffs were quite nice, but service was quite slow...<br/> However, chips and turkish bread was good, and decoration was quite amazing. <br/> Would I go back?...I will give one more go. Hopefully, dinner is better and lunch menu.

Hmmm flavorsome well presented food, entertaining and fun staff interactions with an amazing atmosphere! No complaints - bbs!

A fun place to dine. We've been here several times and always loved it.<br/>I did feel that the food last time we went was not as flavoursome as in years gone by which is really disappointing. I'm hoping it was just a bad night. The vegetable guevec tasted like vegetables just cooked in stock - where were the Middle Eastern flavours we came for? The other dishes were nice enough but also lacked spice. The serving sizes in the vegetarian banquet were large. The biggest downfall was the service. The meals did not arrive at the same time and there was a lot of confusion about which meal was which and whether the breads had been combined or were just for the banquet. I'm not sure what was going on with the staff but it certainly affected our satisfaction. The belly dancer was brilliant as always - it makes for a great night but they can't just rely on her as a draw card. They need to work on their food and service to get it back to what it was.

Super speedy and efficient service and great food! Highly recommend to all! I'll definitely be going back... Yum...

Disappointing. This place looks really nice and inviting but there's a lack of service here and when you do finally get some service, the waiters can be rude.<br/><br/>Food wasn't that great either and was definitely exy. Mados - another turkish restaurant at South Bank is way better.

Love the food but for the 3rd time in a row now, the service has been horrible. Being seated for 20mins before calling a waiter over to just fill our water glasses (hadn't even ordered yet) and after receiving our food, we didn't see the staff again. Couldn't order more drinks or dessert....and it's such a shame as I LOVE the food

We had dinner at ahmets last night. It was my months 60th bday party. It was great.. Fantastic service we had three waiters attending to our table. We were a group of 27 and we didnt wait at all long for our food. Cant wait to go and eat here again. Awesome restuarant

Been here about 4 or 5 times (once was for my birthday and got picked by a belly dancer: very interesting experience haha) and i've enjoyed myself every time. I'm a big meat lover and it definitely satisfies my meat cravings!

Great Night Out. Fantastic atmosphere, drinks, food... A nice modern spin on an Aussie Turkish restaurant.<br/><br/>I actually took my family here for new years eve one year, and it was fun - my mother giving my father dagger eyes as he sat there bewitched by the belly dancer. <br/><br/>I'm sure I even copped an elbow from my partner... right before the performer grabbed her up to try it out.<br/><br/>The food was (as I said) a good mix of modern and traditional, and really excited all of us (even though we all had different tastes). There was some good vegetarian options as well.<br/><br/>I recommend that Turkish Delight cocktail :)

Very nice authentic decor with live music adding to the atmosphere. Ordered the chicken shish and lamb guvec. While the chicken shish was tasty with the addition of garlic yoghurt, the lamb guvec barely had any lamb in it at all. I recall finding two tiny pieces in the entire casserole dish serving. A bit disappointing for the price.

Overrated and Underfed. Went there believing that this was the place to go for group celebrations. Wrong. We had the $42 ph banquet for 20 people which was very disappointing. We were split into 2 tables and how 4 prawn skewers, 6 lamb cutlets, some pieces of chicken and lamb were to be divided between 11 on one table was beyond belief. I think we were meant to do the loaves and fishes trick. Two small bowls of casserole and one salad also never satisfied the numbers. Copious quantities of bread and dips was the life saver and was the filling part of the menu. Drinks were difficult to obtain as waiters/waitresses struggled with the capacity house. Overall a very poor experience except the sole belly dancer who was lively and entertaining but was tasked to service all areas of the restaurant so visibility was hampered. Maybe smaller groups or off-menu selections may be better suited.

Impressed with improvement. A group of us went to Ahmet's at South Bank last night and were all quite impressed. <br/>I had visited Ahmet's before (a few years ago) and was not overly excited to return, but was very impressed by the improvement of both the service and the food. <br/>While it is still a little on the expensive side in terms of value for money, the meal was still delicious. <br/>When some of the meals came out we believed the portion sizes might have been too small, but they proved to be perfectly sized and very filling. <br/>The only thing, the chicken dish came served with two dips on the side and I'm not sure what they were supposed to go with. The dish was already full of flavour and there was no rice or bread. <br/>The lovely staff were friendly and the live music created a great atmosphere. <br/>I will be going back.

A real Turkish Delight. My friend has been telling me for 3 years about this fantastic restaurant at Southbank and yesterday to celebrate my 37th (can't believe I am that old!) birthday 9 of us went out to eat at Ahmet's.<br/>I have to say this goes down as one of my top birthdays. We have eaten out at many places across the world including Mitchelin star restaurants and have sometimes left there feeling disappointed e.g. Gordon Ramsey's Maze Restaurant in Melbourne...<br/>I can't however find anything to criticise about Ahmet's, even my overly fussy 16 year old daughter enjoyed her dinner.... The food was fantastic and plentiful, a taste explosion in every mouthful and the turkish / barbarian bread and dips is absolutely superb.<br/>To top off our night the belly dancer, who was extremely talented and entertaining, stopped at our table and got my 13 year old son and my daughter's 16 year old boyfriend to dance with her.... To much laughter and spluttering at our table...<br/>If you are considering booking please ignore any negative comments that have been written on this site and give it a try I am sure you won't be disappointed.

Very poor service, too slow, very average food, definitely not worth the price.

Had a lovely dining experience however felt price was a bit high for the quality of the food presented. Food was served warm but it could have been hotter. Good service and atmosphere

Over priced, lacking in authentic flavours, did not like seeing the bread chef eating bread whilst cooking. Service slow as well

Beautiful flavours, at a price. Ahmet's has wonderful decor, great food and high quality belly dancing (weekends?). Prices are at the high end ($23-35 for a main), and the wine is well overpriced. The service felt rushed, and we had our mains delivered before the bread and dips entree. Mains were just warm when delivered at the correct time, so were likely held somewhere in a warmer. A very pleasant evening, though probably 20% more costly than it was all worth.

Reconsider.. I have been here every now and then over the years, and each time it has been progressively more disappointing.<br/><br/>The last time was the final straw. I tasteless and visually bland stew was delivered on my table and nothing else we ordered was much better. Go somewhere else for your Turkish fix

Not sure why Ahmet's has scored so well by others. All if the ordered items for our table arrived cold. Probably explained by the fact it was served 3 minutes after our order was placed. Not possible to cook a moussaka, or a chicken casserole in that time. Verdict : it was all pre-cooked. And tasted so. At an average price of $25-$35 per main, that is not acceptable. Yes, the ambience is nice, but the food is not. Final judgement : avoid

Fantastic. We celebrated our 30th anniversary with about 30 of our family and friends. The food was fantastic, the staff very friendly, service great and the belly dancer was fablulous. We all enjoyed a very entertaining night. Everyone said what a great time they had. Thank Ahmets for making a special night one to remember.

Excellent. You pay for what you get for and you get some amazing food here. Well worth paying the extra. The food is always excellent and great portions!

Trying to be nice, but it was not an experiance I am willing to subject myself to.. This restaurant was chosen by my niece for a 21st birthday celebration. It is hard to imagine that it was appropriate to place a similar sized (large) party celebrating a Hen's Night, within arms length of us. Given that there may not have been much choice, I cannot be too critical.<br/><br/>I find it difficult to write this review, as I ALWAYS try to find a positive in any experience. In this one, I am hard pressed to.<br/><br/>The overall feeling of this venue is a cramped, noisy (bloody loud) and generally uncomfortable venue.<br/><br/>Food-wise, this was a night I was looking forward to. I was OK though to the dips and bread, however the attention to detail was missing as each dip plate had different combinations of dips. I am sure we had two pots of two of the same dip.. Of the dips that we had to try, they were not bad. The bread was fresh and warm. The remaining bread was whisked away before the next course. I like bread with the rest of my meals.<br/><br/>The wet dishes of beef or chicken casserole were small and the rice accompaniment was similarly sized. it seems this was to serve between the six of us on that section of the table. I found it to be uninspiring, under-seasoned and overcooked. <br/><br/>The supposed crowning glory of the meal is supposed to be the meat platter. Overcooked and dry lamb chops, almost well done beef, dry and crunchy kofkas... The one redeeming aspect of this part of the meal was the chicken. Flavourful, moist, and just a delight. But with two small pieces on offer for each person, not enough!<br/><br/>Dessert, a single pieces of passable Turkish Delight, certainly did not finish the meal. <br/><br/>As we were finishing, the lights were turned on brighter, and we felt intimidated into finishing and leaving. Once I resisted my temptation to sit down until the last person had left, I left with a feeling that we would never meet again.<br/><br/>Overall, the service wait staff were always there, but seemed flustered the entire night. There was no a cohesive process of getting drinks orders, bussing tables, moving from one section of the meal to another. It took 6 minutes for the food once served at one end of the table to be served at the other end.<br/><br/>Before leaving somewhat negative comments, I try to return to locations and try again, however, in this instance, you could not drag me back with the entire Ottoman armies at my back.<br/><br/>On a final note, if you are going as a group, this location does NOTHING to make bill paying easier. Pay as you go drinks would help. The ability to pay on entry for banquets is a way to make it easier, and more attractive to large groups. Last night we spent over $1300 on food and $600 on beverages. Surely it is not hard to work on a big group strategy rather than just utter ONE BILL PER TABLE!!!

Overpriced and underwhelming. What is it with Turkish reaturants and overpriced pides??<br/>Seriously - it's a pizza, not art.<br/>More than $20 is just highway robbery, considering they're so small.<br/>The vego one had too much heavy, cheap supermarket type yellow cheese, a bit of spinach and not much else. No Turkish spices or anything interesting. Seriously - this is cruddy value.<br/>Don't appreciate being given a bad table in the front of the room when there are other better ones at the back. And one staff member grabbed my plate while I was still eating - talk about being made to feel unwelcome! Not much to go back for I'm afraid. NO.

Went with hubby and his friends to this restaurant, a note: must book in advance as it is always pack and full..however, great food they have (love the turkish delight) and nice belly dancing and music..would recommend to others!!

Extremely overrated restaurant, incompetent/rude staff. A great night out turned to disappointment with a visit to this restaurant. The dinner started well with nice music and a belly dancer and the menu looked very appealing. Entrées were served relatively quickly and were great. This is where the praise ends. What happened next can only be described as ridiculous.<br/><br/>Plate of meat served, seemed much less than what was ordered. The group thought a second plate must be on the way. Wrong assumption.<br/>Plates were collected and we were told this was the end of the main.<br/>The waitress and the manager did not deal with our questions professionally and almost rudely. <br/>Acknowledging they had made a mistake, the rest of the main was sent out, pizza and rice, minus the rest of the meat which never came. It seems ridiculous to me that pizza would be served with rice so this was questioned with the manager. He stressed that this was the way it was always served and that the meat was always gone before the pizza and rice was served.<br/><br/>Upon questioning this with the waitress, she revealed that the pizza was always served first, with the meat and rice coming out afterwards.<br/><br/>A blatant lie by the manager was further enraged by the way he handled a question to the accuracy of his previous statement. Suggesting that the waitress did not say that to us and we were making it up, and going as far as to say he designed the menu and "he would know". <br/><br/>I find it utterly rude and despicable that a restaurant of this quality would treat customers this way, and the actions of the manager, in my opinion, warrant some sort of disciplinary action. Rudeness and lying to customers, making statements such as "you are trying to take advantage of our mistake" are inappropriate and show the incompetence of the manager.<br/><br/>This could be an isolated incident, however judging from some of the other reviews, it seems to be a common feeling of customers.<br/><br/>I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting an enjoyable dinner or any decent service.

Worst Service, Worst Manager. Went there for birthday and ordered 6 "King" banquet for 7 people ($46/pp). The food did not come as what it is written on the menu. Problem started with the waitress that took the cutlery away and refused to give the menu to us when we asked for it. She insisted that were all the foods that suppose to come. We called the manager and finally got the rest of the food come: Pizza + rice, wtf are we suppose to eat together? clearly that the food come in wrong in order. Called the manager again but instead of acknowledge that the restaurant was wrong, he told us that we tried to take the advantage of their mistake. Will never go there again. Worst service.

Very nice place for a night out. Great food and fabulous service. The place may be totally packed most nights, the service is still quite good in comparison to other places when busy, and the staff seem to keep up the great atmosphere. I go back again and again, and will continue to do so.

Bad Service, Bad Staff. Food is okay, but the staff we encountered were rude and totally unprofessional. Our group of 10 was also squeezed in so tightly that some of us couldn't even fit our entire backsides on the "benches". Some of us were just left to dangle a butt cheek in mid-air. We will never go back.

Very consisten good food. I have been to ahmets 4 times over the past 6 months, each time I have to admit I always get the same meal, which is the Mixed Grill, everytime it is amazing. The service here is a little slow, but its mainly because they are so busy all the time, however the flavour makes up for the wait. Will definitly go back many more times.

Awesome food, hard to get a table at dinner here, you are best to just go for lunch. Great location next to South Bank Parklands and near the Piazza.

Good food but bad table tarnished our dining experience. We booked a dinner table for 3 for 19 Jun 2010, many days ahead. On arrival, we were shown to a squished, tight and uncomfortable seating arrangement near the entrance. Asked if we could have a different table, but the waiter wasn't obliging. (There were a number of better tables vacant all the time we dined). Lamb guvac, kuzu kapama, adana skewers and baklava were flavoursome and tasty. Drumming and belly-dancing took place momentarily outside the restaurant more as an advertisement to passers-by. It really did not add to the ambience whatsoever. Due to the cramped seating, my wife suffered severe 'pins and needles', and intense pain in her calves as we departed. The food is good but staff could do with hospitality training.

Always good. I love Turkish food and there's a reason this place has like 20 awards on the wall and is constantly packed full of people. I've been here both with a group of 15 people, and just as a couple and it's consistently good - the food is great and I order something different each time. They even have a bellydancer some nights. As it's so big now, it's probably not the most intimate or authentic Turkish restaurant around, but it sure is good.

Great. WEnt there last weekend with a few friends and had lovely mixed grill. Soooo good!

A relatively good choice if you're looking for a place to hold a big group dinner function. the food really is not authentic nor excellent, but is promptly served and accessible to different people

Tasty and plentiful.

Good food, good location, clueless service. But they were flat-out, so I'm happy to let that one slip. My only other issue is the price. It's not really expensive, but the cuisine is extremely simple I can't help but feel it should be cheaper. Overall, would recommend and would return.

Unbelievably after such a long wait for my dinner the lamb was cold and overcooked. I was expecting to see just a hint of pink through the lamb but it was just a dull grey colour. Luckily they were still relatively tender and tasted quite nice, otherwise they would have gone back and I would have forgone dinner. The rice with the dish was delicious and almost made up for the overcooked lamb, but not quite.

Delicious food, excellent service, perfect ambience and value for money. What more can you ask for?<br/>

We got the Kid-sized Pide (oven-baked Turkish "pizza") for the boy. He loved it so much that he ate most of the pide by himself. 'Twas a shame that he got a pretty bad reaction to dinner only 2 hours later at the airport (thank goodness I had some antihistamines to administer immediately, but we had such a scare as he had never reacted like that before). We were told that the kitchen used sesame in their bread, and that Zak's pide would be cooked in the same oven, but we decided to be less strict and risk it, as we often have done in the past when eating out with Zak. That night we learnt our lesson and will not be so careless next time, and definitely not just before a flight!

The Mousakka was served without the bechamel sauce and cheese that I remember having in our last meal of Mousakka back in Malaysia. This feels much lighter with the tomato paste bringing the eggplant and minced meat together in one dish.

We arrived in number and without a booking, tired and hungry, and so perhaps our expectations were easily met. We just wanted comfort and food, quickly. The eating strip between Grey and Stanley is planned and competitive, tables spill onto the pavement and there's a wide choice of cuisines, the only thing missing is quirkiness and risk. Across the road beyond the grass and behind the bougainvilleas a sea of fast food for the even more impatient. Too foggy to choose from the menu, we ordered a combination of the meat (King $46 per person) and vegetarian ($38) banquets and shortly there after wave upon wave of food. A few weak links especially the chickpea and burghal salad, which was too soft and seemingly stale. In contrast the zucchini fritters, pides and the mixed meat grill were almost triumphant. Within the restaurant they sell evil eye trinkets, cushion covers and light fittings, it makes sense from an economic perspective, but it might also suggest their focus is not entirely on the food. http://feeds.feedburner.com/WinoSapien Click here for the original context

After a particularly long work day, I just wanted my bed but my colleagues were up for some food first. After a bit of fruitless walking about the South Bank, we spied this busy r