the best chicken wings in Brisbane, friendly staff indoor outdoor 5 stars on all counts
Amazing wings and great chips, good atmosphere. Only thing letting it down are some staff. Some of them are fantastic, but one or two seem to have a bad attitude or are just unfriendly. The job might be frustrating sometimes, but your pay warrants you to tackle it with a positive attitude and uphold the reputation of the establishment.
Called in here to meet a couple of friends for a pre dinner drink. We sat in the beer garden which was pretty relaxed.
The service was excellent, and the staff friendly and really chatty.
This is definitely a handy place for a beer away from the hustle and bustle of the mall in the valley and a nice place to grab a drink.
Best honey bbq wings I’ve had and chips to boot to! Chips were delicious with the sauce and the wings were also great with the sauces, definitely give them a go!
Great atmosphere sitting outside on the picnic benches, they serve Brooklyn beer AND most importantly, their chicken wings are awesome. The original are my favourite, my mouth waters just thinking of that tangy hot sauce, with the cool blue cheese dip to match... 🤤
Known for their wings which is why The Dear Luncher ventured out to find Yard Bird. Being an ale house the expectation was that there would be some seriously good craft beer. Not a single decent beer on tap, but the evening was saved by some or their bottled selections. Sierra Nevada Beer Camp was the order of the day. Six of the original wings were requested and they were excellent. The cheeseburger was also excellent. Well constructed, melted cheese, loads of pickles and a very tidy bun allowing for easy eating. The wings are definitely a reason to visit in their own. Very nice touch providing both ranch AND blue cheese dipping sauces. The Dear Luncher will be back.
FOOD = 3.5
AMBIENCE = 3.5
SERVICE = 3.5
Known for its wings... a great place. Massive serves of wings and great choices. A great pub feel set in a cosy precinct. They do wraps and other things as well.
Yard Bird is my go to place for wings and beer if I want to sit down and eat with mates. The wings are always consistent. I have tried other stuff on their menu and the servings are massive. Great value for money. It is always buzzing at nighttime. During the day it is a bit quiet but I have had some good lumch sessions here in the past. You definitely need to try the food here if you have not already! I think Valley store is better than the Paddington one!
*****
Take note that this is of course all based on my unqualified opinion!
My considerations: 1. Food 2. Value 3. Service 4. Atmosphere
Dear owner. Nice one! Casual, easy going, friendly staff, cracker menu, (damn those wings are hot)! Love the old movies playing inside. I am now a regular!
If you're on the hunt for some tasty chicken wings, then this is the place to come. My absolute favourite is the chipotle BBQ. They have mastered this sauce, sweet and tangy with a great smoky flavour from the chipotles. The wings, although smothered in this smoky/sweet sauce, still manage to maintain a crispy underlay! This dish is not spicy at all. If you are looking for a spicy one and can handle the heat then you should get the death sentence wings...you have been warned though...these are HOT HOT HOT. I had a taste and my mouth was on fire. The garlic and Parmesan wings are my second favourite. They also do great chilli cheese fries. The burgers are not the best here. Come for the wings!!!
Years ago when this place first opened it was really good but I noticed the few times I went after that, the food quality was quickly declining and really not worth the money. Their pizza was soggy and the chilli was really bland and flavourless so I decided not to go back, until recently. My boyfriend and I were walking past around lunchtime and decided to give it another try and we were really glad we did. It’s nothing gourmet, but if you want to go and binge on some fatty food then I would recommend this place. The chips were really fresh, crispy and fluffy inside, the wings were good and the Cuban was really tasty. Even though the staff can sometimes have an attitude and seem as though they would rather do anything but serve you, I would definitely come back here.
In terms of value per wing, nothing beats yardbird. Relatively large sizes, amazing flavours. Must try chipotle BBQ. Dipping sauce is okay, main reason for losing one rating point. Definitely recommend.
Really enjoyed their cheeseburger and fries - bun was delicious and the patty was a good size. Simple and fresh ingredients as well as super tasty. Different to a traditional cheeseburger which is what I usually would go for but these guys still do it well! Staff were nice and the atmosphere is cosy, good place to come with a few friends for drinks and good food!
Good beers, nice atmosphere, alternative musical. Buffalo wings were great... They used to be really hot but now they're a bit more tolerable which is great. However, staff are rude and don't look like they want to be there.
The buffalo wings were spot on. The blue cheese sauce was disappointing and was way too thin. The value of $20 for 20 wings is pretty good. And be warned the spicy ones are very spicy.
We have been here before and we will be here again.
The food is always fabulous and well timed, try the chipotle bbq wings, soooo goooood!
I love that Yard Bird support Australian ciders, Batlow cider is my all time favourite but can't find it in many places.
One of my select favorite places!!! The wings here are amazing, plus the variety of them just makes it all that better.. i have been here a dozen times and would recommend it to everybody.. always a place to park, always a seat to dine and if you cant dine at least the wings can be done takeaway.. only minor negative thing is that i wish their takeaway menu was a bit bigger. But it will never stop me returning.. if you have not been, GO NOW!!
Some of Brisbane's best wings, with plenty of variety. Big tables makes it a good place for feasts with the lads. Big bonus that you can get a pizza with some wings and some fries on the size. What a time to be alive. Main drawback is it's sometimes hard to get a table but that's understandable.
Went here and ordered The Big Ass burger, chilli fries and wings and would say this is the best American food ever!!! Love it!! Can't wait to go back and try something else!
Had the deahtly wings. I don't know if they were even good or not but I cried my way home so I guess it succeeded at being actual hot wings. Service was pretty good and awsome atmosphere for a night out.
Yummy hot buffalo wing. Hot buffalo wings were so yummy but the chips were way too salty! Also, the restaurant needs air conditioning!
Lost Their Touch. I've been living just down the road from Yard Bird for over 18 months and have frequented it often. What used to be great food has really turned quite average. I don't know if they changed chefs or got new product but the quality has certainly dropped. Their wings are still top notch though if that's what you are after but their other meals like the Cuban and Cheeseburger are not worth what they cost. The cheeseburgers used to be amazing but now are burnt, bland and hard to get through. I've had the same below average experience the last half dozen times I've been whenever I've strayed from the wings, think that's all I'll get nowadays... pity...
The closest you will get to proper buffalo wings in brisbane. They're almost there but not quite. Chef should investigate how they do it at elephant and castle in dublin cause they're the best in the world and not a million miles away from yardbird. Service has got better since the old staff have left. Just needs a better vibe in terms of tunes and this place would be perfect.
Best wings in Brisbane. I have tried wings in many places in Brisbane, in fact I make a point of it.
I keep coming back to yardbird buffalo wings. They're the best.
The staff never smile and their facebook posts seem like they're written by a 12 year old girl, but the food comes out pretty quickly and tastes great everytime.
Awesome atmosphere! Cool music, friendly staff. Pork belly quesadilla was delicious, chipotle buffalo wings were the best wings i have tasted in Brisbane. Will definitely return.
I really enjoyed the vibe and the staff very friendly to me. Wings and beer were great. Will definitely be back for a social Sunday.
Brittany Ford Schumacker
+4.5
PLEASE bring the Creature's IPA back to the taps!!!!!
Great Food, Bad Service. The food is awesome, once you get over the long wait and hunger pains from sitting around trying not to look at your watch or phone.
I definately recommend the pulled pork sandwich and the big one!
The staff are standoffish, generally unfriendly and look as though they don't want to be there. They aren't always willing to serve you even when you're waiting and they are standing around doing nothing. The owner might want to invest in some turnover.
Much improved in the last few months. The ribs in particular are killer bee and the onion rings and cheeseburger fresh and tasty. The service ranges between very friendly and standoffish, but that doesn't particularly bother me. Often great punk and reggae playing, not many other places in Brisbane where you can get this.
The service and attitude of staff can be hit and miss. If you can brave feeling out of place amongst the tattooed and bearded hipster clientele you'll be in for a treat with some very genuine American food. Great wings and onion rings!
Great wings. I come here pretty damn often and the wings are great, apart from the 'Death Sentence' ones which I feel just not that good... more a gimmick than a meal. The others are great and I tend to go original + one of the others.
Don't come expecting restaurant service because you are going to be disappointed when all you get is a surly barman. Personally I have no issue with that as long as the food is good, which it is!
After reading mixed reports on here and walking past often I thought I d see for myself...
Walked in to a small interesting looking venue. Tattoo art across the walls an many interesting relics found spread across the shelves that looked like try were sourced from the Adams family house or similar made for interesting conversation and something to look at.
Beer/Cider was nice and cold and the staff seemed fine to me.
Ordered wings which were goo and served in under five mins. The hot wings are incredibly hot!!!!(also advertised as such) followed up after this with the pulled pork quesadilla which was awesome.
Been back a few times now food has been quick simple and always the same quality. My new place or a quick fee and drink to catch up with mates!
Rude staff (the drunk owner is always in there throwing his weight around) but the wings are awesome.
Approved.. I approve of this product and/or service.
Pulled Pork Quesadilla, Good god man!
Great tasting, Great portion ... Yard Bird never fails..
Bird is the word. If you want to eat here on a Friday or Saturday night, I'd advise that you book, we did and decided to eat early. (We have eaten here before later at night and there was limited table space and they had run out of buns for the sliders)
This time round we got 2 types of wings, sliders, jalepeno poppers, chilli cheese fries and ribs. This came to about $100 so between 5 made for a relatively cheap dinner. All the food was good however the ribs weren't the best I've had in Bris and the sliders were slightly larger than traditional sliders with this not being a bad thing. The staff and service was as could be expected from this type of venue, good but not exceptional.
I'll be back next time I'm in the mood for some "American" style food.
Hipper than Thou. Hit and miss although the wings are consistently fab.
Odd and uncomfortable seating with no aircon, but this seems to be the norm in Brisbane - don't understand why?
Staff are too cool for school, and there were always people waiting to be served. At one stage there was one poor inexperienced barmaid doing everything while three staff chatted in the kitchen.
We went a couple of times because the wings were so good, other menu items were less reliable, substitutions were made without explanation or apology (pumpkin instead of mango/pineapple salsa? WTF?).
Go for the wings but expect to feel uncool if you are not tattooed and pierced to the extreme.
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Beers and Wings. Yardbird has THE best and most authentic Buffalo wings in Queensland. Absolutely perfectly cooked and sauced, with the right fixngs. Just Brilliant.
The chilli cheese fries are pretty darn good too although the expert crew accompanying me with decades of US based eating experience suggested that the chilli could stand a little more sauciness.
Very good beer selction and not ridiculously priced either.
Great selection of bluesy tunes playing oin the background.
That's the good news. But, on the other side of the ledger:
1. He was quite possibly the grumpiest bar person in town, who was barley able to grunt let alone speak to customers.
2. I know it's a beer joint but the wine selection and quality is well below average - plenty of beer houses in Brisbane do way better than this.
3. The pulled pork sliders were awash with coleslaw dressing and had no other flavour.
4.The onion rings were fair - compare to Smoke's if you want to see what onion rings should taste like.
5.We didn't eat pizza on this occasion but previous patrons all said that we would be wasting time and money on Yardbird's pizza when we could be eating the sublime wings.
6. Funky seating didn't work on a wet evening with no-one able to sit at the outside tables. Plenty of room but not enough seats.
7. It was ahot and humid evening. Some air-conditioning wouldn't have killed us.
Nice food, weird layout. Loved the wings and the pulled pork sandwiches (even though the buns were a little burnt). If you want to eat and be there for the long haul, get in early so you can get a table outside. The inside seating options are awkward and it lacks a little atmosphere. The ugly, weird couch/bench seat things which dont fit the theme are uncomfortable as you have to sit at the edge of the seat otherwise you are consistently elbowed by the people behind you. Also if you eat at the bench/couch things, your only food resting option is a small side table which can only fit one plate and one drink on them. Any other foods rests on the floor or a tall stool if you can snag one. Great concept, just needs a little tweaking of the inside floor planning. Otherwise, great food and selection of drinks!
AWESOME. Great beers, good atmosphere with cult films on the screens, and the chicken wings are amazing, my new local to enjoy a few beers before a big night out or a quiet sunday sesh
No more 50cent wings :( but buffalo wings still gewd !!
Good wings... finally!. I really like the Buffalo wings at this place, the best I've found so far. Service was average - the whole bring your number to the table thing - but I would have to say the food made up for it. My only complaint is that we ordered two coleslaws and they didn't have any left the whole time, but just realised it when nothing showed up. It seems like this could have been better communicated.
Go for the wings, stay for the mains, and don't expect fine dining service.
I'll be back.
So much fun!. I've been to the Yardy a few times now, its chilled, lacking in the Valley pretention and the staff are fantastic!
I love a venue where people will actually talk to each other!
Great food (the soft taco's on a Sunday are to DIE for!) to go with a few cold bevvies on a warm afternoon, awesome quality bevvies on offer for very reasonable prices, and tunes to suit most tastes, what more could you ask for!
If you are looking for a great cool but casual bar in a central location the Yard Bird is perrrrfect! Can't reccomment the place highly enough!
It's Sunday arvo & I am feeling the love here. A few cruisy ales & wings (which I don't normally eat but devoured these). Groovy crew & patrons, good prices & great service from the chic in the tartan hot pants. We thought lady whatsherface was going to be our new local - I think yard bird (playing johnny cash to Nancy Sinatra to Beatles) feels more like it !!!
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