TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

Sono Japanese Restaurant Portside Wharf

92/100 (7908 ratings)

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"Due to covid, sono has decreased the size of their menu. But doesn’t change the fact that their service and food quality is still one of the best..."

Jenniee

"best Japanese restaurant in Brisbane,service and food best and that's not first time we been at SONO and wouldn't be the last so will highly..."

Caleb Damora

"Thank you for an amazing anniversary dinner. Squeezed us in last minute. The sashimi and beef tataki were amazing, as were oysters and karage..."

Jo

"I’ve been twice now. Both times were outstanding. The best quality Japanese I’ve had in Brisbane. Although quite expensive, it’s well worth it...."

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"Perfect food, friendly service, good..."

Male

"Great food and great..."

Paul Burton

"The food was ok, but why is it called fine dining?! Paper serviettes, dated decor, no ambience, nowhere to put a handbag. It’s a nice casual place..."

Kasia

"Great service, the food is..."

Dino Lo

"Sono is one of the highest rated restaurants in Brisbane and the best Japanese restaurant I’ve been to. This fantastic restaurant has been a place..."

Kirra

"Sono is a really fantastic Japanese restaurant. I believe it deserves the title of one of the best restaurants in Brisbane. I come to here several..."

Cathie

"I came here straight from Brisbane airport. It was the first thing on my to-eat list for Brisbane. It was extremely impressive! The food itself was..."

Aszy

"First time to this restaurant, I decided to go with their Sono Course menu $95 and a glass of mocktail - Autumn in Kyoto $12The mocktail..."

Jason Big

"Visited Sono Portside this time for lunch as the one we have previoulsy visited in the city is closed. This restauraunt has nice decor and views over..."

Kirti Malhotra

"I love sharing my good dining experience with others and one of those is Sono Hamilton. I enjoy dining here and taking some friends for their special..."

Gobhian

"The Sono Dining Experience Japanese cuisine at its finest, modern contemporary and traditional.The freshest produce beautifully presented to tempt..."

Robin

"We went here for our wedding anniversary, as we heard good stories about it. Great luxurious ambiance and solid high quality food to match...."

Art

"Yes, the food is pricey but the quality and taste makes up for it. This is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Brisbane hands down. Wish I can..."

Dina

"Went for our first anniversary. Had a booking and needed to make a last minute time change. Staff were very accommodating and food was excellent!..."

Veneficus.primus

"Not the best tepinyaki I’ve ever had but def not the worst, luv luv luv it and a great location and service was top notch, will be back for..."

Hammo-Hammer

"Great atmosphere right on the water, my wife and I had our anniversary here a while ago and we absolutely loved the food and service. Very extensive..."

Stefboonstoppel

"Wonderful service, sublime Japanese food and an ambiance that is fantastic. All the food we ordered was great, would highly recommend eating..."

Hannah Louise

"A very high levels of Japanese food rarely seen outside of Japan. Friendly and attentive staff, but no overbearing. We walked in on a Saturday night..."

Sasha Rebekah

"I have enjoyed dinners here a few times and it never disappoints. The food is good as is the atmosphere. The staff are fantastic - genuinely friendly..."

Cinth

"My partner and I celebrated our anniversary dinner here, and it was definitely the best choice that we’ve made! Everything was perfect, from the..."

FR- Tastes

"Phuong Tran and I decide to lunch here today. Walking in, we are warmly greeted and ushered to our table with a view of the Brisbane River. Service..."

Joe K

"Absolutely Devine. The food wash incredible. The wagyu beef melts in the mouth. The sashimi cuts were large. Every course that we had was amazing...."

Mel Heddershaw

"Always the best service at any of the two Sono restaurants. Booked a table through the Zomato app and requested a table next to the window..."

M & M

"Their way of presenting foods is really nice and I just love their food quality. What’s cool is that some of their foods I have tried at home..."

Emily Smith

"Absolutely stunning and gorgeous Japanese cuisine. From the atmosphere as soon as you walk in through the door, to the mouth watering aromas that..."

Victor Dante

"The freshest of quality food served with a smile - my favourite restaurant in Brisbane. Very much looking forward to the re-opening of the city..."

Simon Tinkler

"Best sashimi. Great range but expensive. Hard to find lobster sashimi in Brisbane, but certainty worth the trip and money. Large range of sake and..."

Allthingsasian

"I feel like it's gone backwards recently. I used to love this restaurant but some of my favourite dishes seem to have doubled in price and halved in..."

Robert Norris Hills

"This is the first time I had been to a Japanese restaurant which wasn't a sushi train, so I wasn't sure exactly what to expect. 3 of the 4 in our..."

Blind Guardian

"The best Japanese restaurant I have ever tried. Loved the complex yet balanced flavour of their steamed egg. And their juicy steaks is also very..."

Chloe

"In our experience this is the freshest Japanese food in bris. Never had a bad experience here. Sashimi and oysters are standout items but they also..."

Rob

"This place is gorgeous, overlooking the water and great service. The seafood was was fresh and as you can see by the pictures the presentation was..."

Megan Hunter

"Beautiful food and a lovely restaurant. Would highly recommend to anyone. The sashimi, chicken Teriyaki and snapper are amazing. The teppanyaki is..."

Taylah Bruce

"Wonderful location and atmosphere - good friendly service. We had a private room with a view over the river for my birthday celebrations and decided..."

Jamin65

"Beautiful food, interior and atmosphere. Was here for an anniversary lunch and everything was smooth. I enjoyed the food but I wouldn't say it's a..."

Grace Lung

"Wow. I have to come back to try the teppanyaki when I’m in town again. My dishes looked and tasted really yummy. Could see why this place is always..."

Ross

"The food and service were both great. Our server, Jiwon, was lovely and always made sure we had everything we needed. We also mentioned it was my..."

Nin Manalo

"Best Japanese restaurant in Brissy, friendly service, high quality authentic jap food, variety of dishes to choose from, top of my list for special..."

Chloe

"Sono for us is our favourite Japanese restaraunt in Brisbane. The service is fantastic, the aptmosphere is amazing but most of all the food..."

CJ Brisbane

"Quality of the food was great. The service unfortunately was quite average. We had excellent sashimi, tempura, wagyu, Moreton bay bug and miso..."

Jeff

"ごじそさまでした。great service, food & stunning view, I only wish that I could spend more time in Brisbane so I can go for dinner as well..."

Choconut

"Have been here a few times and have had really good experiences. Service is exceptional, location and ambiance is beautiful (suggest getting booth..."

Anastasia B

"OK, Sono is very very above average in service and food quality. I have ALWAYS been very impressed with my dining experiences there. I love the..."

Natural Herbivore

"Sashimi and nigiri were very fresh! We also tried their wagyu beef cooked on a hot stone and it hit the spot! Would recommend if you're looking for a..."

Linh Nguyen

"Fresh sushi, amazing tempura and authentic sukiyaki. Problem is getting a table, it can be booked out on a Monday night. Early reservation..."

Jasmyin.tay

"Was taken here for our anniversary by my fiancé, incredible service and the atmosphere was great.Beautiful dishes and really fresh fish,..."

William Tregilis

"SoNo more like So-YES!! Seriously Amazing! First of all I would like to mention that the service was absolutely incredible. The lady that took..."

Pablo Zhou

"Great food and excellent service. The menu is well structured and has some mind blowing dishes - black cod was overwhelmingly well cocked. Expected a..."

Guido Zanetti

"I feel like Sono is one of those place that is a standard "must-have-gone-at-least-once" places if 1. You have lived in Brisbane for a long time and..."

Mr X

"Great spot for a weekend lunch. The bento had everything I wanted, including soft shell crab, pork belly, sashimi and teriyaki chicken (plus more!)...."

Rebecca

"Went here for my birthday dinner with my partner. The reservation we put through was not received (we were also 30 minutes late) but they seated us..."

Tastes Like Regret

"Decided to come here (portside Hamilton) for dinner to celebrate me and my girlfriend's anniversary. Booked this place 3 days in advance as I heard..."

Gabriel Liang

"Firstly, this place is GORGEOUS! The view, the interior decor, everything about this place is just so beautiful. The staff were amazing, absolutely..."

Tash

"Scraping through the door just 'in the nick of time' at 8.45 before a 9 'last orders', after a weekend in 'Straddie' and a busy Sunday night, this..."

The Hiding Foodster

"Exceptional modern Japanese, probably the closest thing to real, high class, quality Japanese cuisine in Brisbane. Do not let the price tag turn you..."

Bridget

"Had birthday lunch in here with a group of people. The decor is beautiful and the room we got was huge and comfortably accommodated us. It helped..."

Erandi Hettiarachchi

"Favourite Japanese place ever. Price is high but not as expensive in comparison to fine dining restaurants like Alchemy etc. Quality is excellent and..."

Vico

"Fabulous staff, and fabulous food. Try the Alpine salmon or Japanese tuna if it's available. There's not much here that I haven't enjoyed, and..."

Campbell Butterworth

"We managed to score a table in a private room here. What a treat! Our waitress (Kiya) was very attentive and polite. The wine list here is..."

MadPaddy

"Sono has been my favourite restaurant for many years now. Not only is the environment and decor of the restaurant beautiful and comfortable, but the..."

Sammieats

"The service here is not "fine dining" professional, if that's what you're looking for, but they are quite attentive and always help where they can...."

DMan

"Had lunch in the private 'Tatami' room (minimum 5 people and minimum spend of around $350 or so to get a booking FYI). The food was absolutely..."

Jax

"My fiancé and I dined here last month and the experience was absolutely amazing! We started off with the pork dumplings, and I went on to have..."

Smrithi

"Not much else left to be said about Sono Portside really - pretty much one of the best fine dining Japanese in Brisbane IMO. We've been there for..."

Clayfield Local

"Came on Saturday for lunch, I made a reservation as I have been to the one in city and I've been disappointed before as it is usually a full..."

Jevon

"I'm not entirely sure if it's fair to be writing a review based on a function dinner. I've been to Sono previously for a la carte before (also for a..."

Jenny

"Always consistently good. Sono Portside is definitely my go-to when entertaining overseas guests or just for a quick lunch. The service and quality..."

Samie

"This place would be my favorite Japanese restaurant in Brisbane CBD. The food is alway fresh and cooked perfectly. The Japanese waitresses are very..."

Roxie

"Every time I go to this restaurant I am impressed with the quality of the food, the attention to detail in every part of the restaurant, and the..."

Jack Henderson

"Faultlessservice, food and atmosphere were all 100%+Our Teppanyaki chef was a comedian In disguise and made our experience what it..."

Carly Thiele

"My sons and I always celebrate their birthdays at Sono at the teppanyaki station because they love it so much - always amazing food & service. Cannot..."

Nicolle

"SERVICE = 4.0FOOD = 4.0FOOD CONSISTENCY = 4.5Great place, always great to visit. Great sashimi. Love the teriyaki and other good..."

Foodie

"I had always heard good things about Sono and being somebody who enjoys all Asian cuisines immensely was lucky enough to be taken to the Ascot..."

Davidmckean

"Was taken here for my birthday on a Thursday night and it was a fantastic experience. The staff were very attentive, the food was exceptional and..."

Theitalianfoodie

"Brisbane's best Japanese. The teppanyaki is amazing and great for special occasions. Everything is of very high quality, definitely worth the..."

Mitchell.kingston

"I got taken here on a date and I suddenly felt ill (so unlike me to be sick when eating) but the staff here were so wonderful and cooked everything..."

Chandni Kantaria

"Beautifully decorated Japanese restaurant with the most polite and courteous staff. I've been there a couple of times, and the seafood has..."

N&M

"This place is one of the best restaurants in Brisbane. The service was excellent with prompt drinks and food in a reasonable time. The private..."

Fiona Van Waveren Wilshire

"With views of the river and plenty of seating options to choose from, it caters for a romantic dinner for two all the way to group functions. ..."

MsK

"One of my close friends and I had a rather significant victory to commemorate, and when he offered to take me out to dinner at whatever place I..."

Espresso&Matcha

"A must have experience for anyone in Brisbane or visiting. Their food is to die for and their service is impeccable. The meat is halal and their..."

Saif Kade

"Some say Sono is the best Japanese fine dine in Queensland. We booked a table 2 months in advance of our trip to Queensland (booking essential)...."

Allan

"The service is the best. Foods are really delicious. Good recommendations from friendly and considerate staff. The introduction before every dish..."

Mountain LI

"Had the Zen tasting course, $135/pp featuring 10 courses. The dining experience was very enjoyable. The interior of the restaurant was beautiful, it..."

Astrid Li

"We got the 6 course tasting package for my partner's birthday. She has a shellfish allergy and some of the courses had shellfish. Sono's chefs were..."

Andrew Dockray

"My favourite Japanese restaurant in Brisbane. Even though it is quite pricey, it is worth the money and I only come for occassions. The food, service..."

Laura

"We go here so often as a family because the food is consistently delicious, beautifully presented and the service is very attentive. We have tried..."

Tharani De Silva

"My go to place whenever I am in Brisbane and crave for fine dining Japanese food. Had the omakase. It was really worth it. No wonder it was full..."

Shiro Tan

Gerard's Bistro

90/100 (2464 ratings)

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"Table for Two and maybe you blog post - Tucked away in a laneway off James Street in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley foodie precinct, Gerard's Bistro is..."

Vicki Clark

"Had a wonderful lunch with a few girlfriends, the cauliflower dish was amazing, the smoked potatoes delicious, the pumpkin with pepitas oh my gosh !..."

Lyndall Sing

"Outstanding dinner last night, we asked for a corner seat and it was perfect. The menu was extensive and bursting with flavours we love. (The squid..."

Danielle Davis

"Hi Gerard's, I will never under-star a place of your reputation (unlike other keyboard warriors). I'm sure your food is greatbut we left today..."

Craig Seitam

"Couldn’t be happier with the service and the food !!!! We made it just in time for lunch and they were extremely accommodating. Visiting from..."

Bridgette Birchall

"This is a fantastic restaurant... Best char grilled Octopus you will ever taste... Service and explanation of the menu was top class.. Also..."

Peter Gibbs

"Started with smoked harissa margaritas followed by an Awesome menu! Must have is the refreshing mandarin granita with shaved white chocolate , lemon..."

Jan Hirano Kirkham

"Excellent food � beautiful atmosphere! we were looked after and taken care of by the waiter Lee! thanks a lot Lee for the wonderful service. Love..."

Ery Pillati

"A MASSIVE shout out to everyone at Gerard's Bistro that was involved in supplying the catering for this years Diner En Blanc, In years past I have..."

Natasha Kendrick

"Just want to really thank Jarrod for his impeccable service and attitude ! He was so happy to welcome us , service was incredible and drinks were..."

Lania Wineti

"Highly recommend, nice atmosphere, all dishes were delicious, staff go above and beyond, I wish I tipped them more! We’ll be..."

Ange

"Wow! It has been over four and a half year since my last review on this renowned restaurant. It’s consistent high reputation among the other good..."

Ronnielui2003

"I fell in love with this place! Like you can’t find a single mistake. The ambience is a mix of sophisticated and comfy.The service is..."

NovEmber_ Samar

"Wonderful evening. All the food was extremely well balanced making for a flawless dining experience. Not behd!..."

Dave Bert

"The chicken wings were so delicious and unforgettable! The dining environment was really good but it would be better if the restaurant be lighter...."

Cathie

"Simply amazing food here. Everything was on point. Service was great. Lovely atmosphere. Great place to catch up with friends or a romantic night..."

Becboxa

"The food and service was exceptional, the mark of a great chef is how they treat their vegetables. And the vegetable dishes here give the protein a..."

Urban Forager

"We went to Gerard's without knowing what to expect and were nicely surprised. Great service, and the food was amazing. We were in the area for just..."

Megan Dell

"This place is amazing. I come back again and again and the service, food and drinks are consistently impressive. The staff have a great knowledge of..."

Andrea

"I had breakfast here, the service was great, and food fantastic. I didnt realise middle eastern flavours went with breakfast until i went..."

Evan Harding

"I had the pumpkin and eggplant with rice. It sounds quite ordinary, but the dishes were filled with flavour and were like nothing I had tried before...."

Gobhian

"Gerard's Bistro is a critic favourite, located among James Street's stylish restaurant and retail offerings. Diners' taste buds are taken on a..."

Robin

"Food is amazing and French wine is lovely! I love the prefect balance of sour and sweet. You have to order the bread, it is basically the best bread..."

Tingting Liu

"One of the best meals I have had in Brisbane. The restaurant is beautiful, the service first class and the food absolutely divine. I loved all the..."

Marianna Tuccia

"I loved my experience at Gerard's Bistro. Great atmosphere, professional staff that really go the extra mile and food to die for. If you're a foodie..."

José

"5 out of 5 for food, had beetroot, salted zucchini, broccolini and best of all, fruit and nut polo. Waiters were very attentive refilling water. Only..."

Marich

"Had lunch here today and was pleasantly surprised .The ambiance is ok down a side lane in James St and the service was first rateThe entree..."

Hammo-Hammer

"Amazing food and service. I've tried several fine dining over the passed few years in Brisbane since moved from Melbourne and had some disappointing..."

Mint K

"Sensational! Every dish was extraordinary. This is, by far, the most creative and delicious take on Middle Eastern food that I’ve ever experienced...."

Onara

"I dined here on a Monday night solo. It was quite busy but there were plenty of staff working. I was offered the option to sit anywhere and opted to..."

Theeconomicfoodie

"best outstanding food i found in this area.... best for couples, parents and friends .... very enjoyable time we had with my classmates.. they also..."

Jack Man

"Thoroughly enjoyed my dinner at Gerard's last night! I really couldn't fault it - the food was interesting, unique and delicious, and the service was..."

Scrambled Ebs

"Gerard's never disappoints, the cuisine is tasty and amazing, the service attentive but not overwhelming, and it's always a great (long)..."

Tyrell

"Absolutely awesome meal with great wines and exceptional service, the desserts were particularly good! Would highly recommend as a must go place if..."

Martyn

"Fantastic dining experience at Gerard's. We started with the house bread and smoked butter. Hot, crusty and herby goodness. Next we enjoyed the..."

K8 Tat

"Dinner for two people on Saturday night. We made an early booking for 6:15 pm to beat the rush and sat outside. Squid toast ($5x2) -..."

Sour And Spice

"After reading Cino's Mum's review on Moo Moos, I was certain that I was going to have my partner's birthday lunch there. Unfortunately, they are not..."

Enable Eats BNE

"Went there for our wedding anniversary on Sunday evening. A bit apprehensive as the menu items a bit different. However, very pleasant evening with..."

FredQld

"A perfect evening! Right from the beginning upon entering the restaurant the dim lighting, interior and music really set the mood creating a very..."

Madeleine Radosevic

"A nearly perfect meal!We came in for lunch and started with the Pimms No. 1 and the Drunk Punch. Both we perfectly balanced and not too..."

Cnote

"A near perfect dining experience. Had wonderful staff who were happy and very attentive. The food was exciting and the menu creative. We took a risk..."

Sallysfoodadventures

"So much is closed on Monday in Brisbane so we ended up here with no expectation. We couldn't get in before 8 and ended upsitting outside which is..."

TorS Morgan

"Lived up to it's reputation off a casual walk in. I would only fault the cauliflower serving - humongous! - I couldn't finish its deliciousness...."

Cocosmooth

"Excellent Food, staff were amazingly knowledgeable about each item on the menu (we had someone who couldn't have chilli and our waitress was..."

Jade_chang18

"Good food, decent service. Enjoyed dinner here. Most of the share plates our group had were nice. Didn’t enjoy the carrots and the brisket was so..."

Paul

"Very good good at Gerard's the pork was cooked excellent and very succulent. Good flavours and fresh food. The place is well designed and a great..."

Sam Shepherd InspireWellness

"We went here for a nice dinner on a Sunday evening, and had been drawn by all the recent awards and accolades, though I haven't had a huge amount of..."

Steph Giles

"UPDATE: Returned to Gerard's for dinner via online reservation through Zomato, which was very quick and efficient.For entrees, we had (i)..."

Quesarahsarah

"Really good stuff but be prepared to fork out a lot of money for the food, ambience, service and wine. Good for those special occasions and happy..."

Jasmyin.tay

"Since starting out on my brunchy adventures across Brisbane, I have slowly been compiling a list of all the places that I want to go, and then..."

Espresso&Matcha

"Went to Gerard's on a Monday night, was able to get a table without a wait. Ordered a number of dishes including the infamous cauliflower dish which..."

Beaveats

"Last night we had the pleasure of enjoying a wonderful meal at Gerard's Bistro. The whole experience was outstanding! We started with the bread and..."

Loz Ken

"Authentic North African style cuisine with the good spices. Each meal is to satisfaction and the return is likely.The service is excellent..."

Ozlem Muhtar

"Had our wedding anniversary lunch here. Service was fantastic. Being recommended with food that blown us away. The bread with cultured butter is the..."

Catherine Tanujaya

"We enjoyed a lovely breakfast/brunch at Gerard's Bistro a few weeks back. Gerard's combines elements of the Maghreb (Northwest Africa)..."

Meatballs And Beef Cheeks

"Awesome food! We dined here for Valentine's Day and enjoyed a delicious three course dinner. The kangaroo meat crackers were new for me and I..."

Anthony H

"Had a lovely Sunday lunch at this bistro. The waitress was excellent at handing the food allergies one of our party had & they changed a couple of..."

Oscar Julie

"Wonderful combination of modern flavours. Our favorites include the Brisket to share, the eggplant and cauliflower dishes. Their unique take on a..."

Yazmine.brown

"Wow! Amazing! We had such a wonderful meal here last night.. I hope they pay our waiter Liam well because he was fabulous. So knowledgeable, warm,..."

5mins_more_sleep

"Fabulous food with big tastes. Don't miss the octopus or the fantastic cauliflower dish. A standout restaurant which offers diners a culinary..."

Averillpb

"One of the best meals I have had!! Outstanding service added to the overall experience here. We ordered our meals after our waitress explained the..."

Alison Read

"As Queensland’s best restaurant in the 2016 Australia’s Top 100 Restaurants, Gerard’s Bistro has been on my wishlist all year. Tucked away off..."

Michele Walton

"Such a great little find. Situated in a walk through breezeway near James Street. Great atmosphere and very relaxing decor; I love a bench seat with..."

Jodi Dowling

"I ordered the Coalgrilled octopus. It came with green strawberries, butter, almond, chilli and smoke. Octopus can be hard to get right, but Gerards..."

Peruvian Palate

"This week has been a bit special. E’cco Bistro was for our anniversary, and my boyfriend took me to Gerard’s Bistro for my birthday dinner! I..."

Youn

"Great dining experience at Gerard's Bistro today!Very nice price compare with the quality of dishes.Love how you can DIY your only..."

Mlibclover

"My main complaint is: Was so full we didn't have any room left for dessert. Cauliflower - yum. Kale and broccoli - yum. Smoked bread - yum. Duck..."

Donnasoowho

"I want to say great things as I know this is considered one of the top Brisbane restaurants. And it's good, really, but is it excellent? No...."

Sassenach

"My friends and I have been to Gerard's bistro well over 5 times now and we keep coming back. The menu is dynamic, the flavours delicious and the..."

Jasen Anderson

"Good food and good cocktails and the service was alright as well. This is definitely a place I want to return and see of it is consistently..."

Blank

"I have been to Gerard's twice in the past 6 months. Both occasions we arrived later in the evening around 9pm and were able to just get a table for..."

Chris Jack

"Great food ! - cauliflower and eggplant dishes worth the cisit slone! . Tasted food though so not a place to be avoided. A bit of a rip off though if..."

David Ensor

"Charismatic staff, intriguing meals and a creative use of outdoor space this restaurant is definately a must eat. Some of the food combinations leave..."

Shane Warren

"Food, service & drinks were all of a good standard but Gerard's Bistro is far overdue for a facelift! The decor is confused with a clash of tired..."

Juke

"My espresso-martini drinking partner-in-crime and I decided that a long girly lunch was was overdue. She had raved about Gerards and couldn't..."

Melisa Lewins

"Gerard’s Bistro is an unassuming dining destination surrounded by dense blocks of concrete and off a laneway that is tucked away in an..."

Foodie Mookie

"I have been to Gerard's Bistro three times now, always as part of a group with a set menu. The first time I was amazed at the quality, tastiness,..."

Satiety Society

"Tried a very nice cab sav from the bekaa valley here. We all enjoyed the slow cooked wagyu, and the chocolate dessert is defenitely worth a go. ..."

Digestinator

"Yummy Sunday brunch - love the middle eastern take on food but couldn't go past the baked eggs. A very generous serve with at least three eggs and..."

Jess

"Delicious food that's bursting with flavor, outstanding service, and quite reasonably priced for a hatted restaurant! I had dinner by myself here..."

Sarahversuscarbs

"I was just reading reviews and so bewildered at some people's ignorance. This restaurant is nothing short of spectacular. I took two renown Sydney..."

Marianne Edmonds

"Can't remember how many times we have been there, never disappointed. Although Gerard's bistro only get one chef hat, in my heart it is the best..."

Qq352175983

"One of the few places that I visit regularly I like the changing menu, always there are new surprises, very creative and delicious dishes , but the..."

Lammer

"Finally made it Gerard's and was not disappointed, it has certainly lived up to reputation. You can tell the Chefs here are extremely passionate..."

Slick Chef Extraordinaire. Gangster Of Food.

"I'd wanted to got to Gerard's Bistro for a while and finally I had the opportunity to grab lunch with some friends one Sunday whilst travelling in..."

Foodie Mookie

"I've been here for dinner a couple of times and breakfast once. Dinner has always been amazing, food absolutely delicious and service is great. A bit..."

Ilovefood

"Top spot for fabulous food - taste was sublime throughout the meal - flavors were punchy and exotic without being overdone - cauliflower dish is not..."

Ekatarina

"The meal was outstanding. The beef shared plate was tender and tasty and more than enough food for two. You must try the cauliflower dish, which is a..."

Rebecca

"The wraps are freshly hand-made daily by the owner's mother and the meat is premium wagyu slow roasted for 12 to 15 hours - that's what they call a..."

Eat Drink And Be Kerry

"Incredibly, in just two visits across the span of several years, Gerard's Bistro has managed to cement itself in my mind as one of my favourite..."

Cora Chen

"Fabulous! Yes, it's not cheap but you get what you pay for and @ Gerard's it'll be worth it.Excellent service and fabulous food. I've never..."

Absolutely Gr8

"One of the best restaurants that i have been for a long time. We were there for family dinner and we definitely will come back . Our waitress was so..."

Lola6

"One of my favourite places to go in Brisbane on a Friday night. The food and service is always excellent. The house bread with smoked butter is..."

Sophie

"After having a great evening meal here a few months ago we were keen to try the breakfast on a weekend. Booked online as we did the first time,..."

Yorkie_Traveller

"I dined at Gerard's Bistro recently with a group of friends. All of the food we ordered was fantastic, and the wine I chose was also..."

Chloe_e_jackson

"Went to Gerard's Bistro for the first time last night, and I have to say that the food was awesome. We ordered a number of dishes that we shared..."

Lambo Blair

"Beautifully presented delicious food and attentive wait staff. Lovely place for a romantic date night followed by a movie down the road at palace..."

Hannah85

"Party of 2Location: outsideEntrée: House breadMains: shared a brisket with Fried Cauliflower Drinks: Five fig..."

Niki C

"Middle East inspired modern Australian cuisine. Dark, cosy atmosphere - in fact, I found it too cosy being within an arm's reach of the two tables..."

N&M

"Gerards Bisto is in James St New Farm-- way to hip and cool for us (me thinks). It popped up a few years ago and for awhile I thought it wouldn't..."

Eatingtheweekaway

"Had a birthday celebration here, just a small group plus we didn't order a cake or anything that surprise our aunt, just a really quiet dinner here...."

Misscharlot

"We were welcomed for lunch by exceptionally knowledgeable staff who were able to recite the entire menu from memory. They offer meals with matching..."

Janice Collins

"I visited Gerard's Bistro for my birthday over the weekend with my partner and with my hand on my heart it was a great night. Our waitress..."

Marta Peetsalu

"Very very tasty . Beautifully presented food and the layout of the restaurant is 10/10. Breakfast here is amazing and won't hurt your pocket . High..."

Cody Thomas

"I absolutely love Gerard's bistro!! Their service is great and the ambiance is amazing. It is always full and the staff is very friendly. Their tuna..."

C.M.

"Had a lovely dinner at Gerard's earlier in the year. The wagyu brisket was delicious and the wings were very good. The service was pretty good and..."

Monica Sottile

"This place is a cracker! It’s a little hard to find as the entrance is off a narrow laneway, but it’s casual, comfy and quirky with good food..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"I visited Gerard's for the first time recently when I was deliriously tired and ravenously hungry after a busy overnight shift. I now know why this..."

Kat - Oats And Cheesecake

"My partner and I went to Gerard's for dinner and shared the slow cooked wage Beef with seasonal accompaniments. It was amazing! so flavoursome and..."

Sunshine And Gin

"I enjoyed my birthday dinner for two here on Tuesday night. Roasted baby beets w kishk, black garlic, elderflower - slow roasted wagyu brisket for..."

Renee Beliveau Johnston

"The other interesting dish on the table was the “Bacon and eggs” 63 degree eggs, smoked bacon mousse, maple toasted buckwheat ($19) which was..."

Strawbeari3

"If you're looking for something a little bit fancy, don't look past Gerard's. Great for sharing with a bunch of friends, which also means you get to..."

Fionakay

"We dropped into Gerard's around 8.30pm last Tuesday evening.It's was busy and in the middle of service but we were greeted warmly and settled..."

Flavietta

"Love this place. Food is great, staff are lovely, atmosphere is beautiful. I recommend this place a lot to friends who are visiting and I always get..."

Steph

"Friendly staff, great food. Definitely recommend the brisket for 2,..."

Nat

"Finally made it here for dinner. Food took a little while but it was easily forgotten when the delicious meals came. I have to say our waitress was..."

Fairlie

"I have to say we had a great dinner with amazing food, and the cost of the meal was actually better than I had expected for 8 people - always a..."

Sherrym1au

"Cannot fault this place. We come here numerous times. always welcomed with a warm smile and fantastic service throughout the night. Food is so good...."

Ml

"Not what it looks like. I was totally disappointed by my whole experience here. It started with the manager and staff being far from friendly. The..."

Becandfood

"Amazing food!. Tucked away on James st! We stopped for for a spot of lunch and had the best pork ever! Brilliant duck and the coliflower was..."

Jhonnylawz

"Amazing -on par with Melbourne restaurants for sure. We went to Gerard's a few months ago (just after they won the top prize at Brisbane Times 2014..."

Fish

"Easily one of the best restaurants in Brisbane. The dishes are innovative, well-balanced and exquisitely flavoursome. What I really love about this..."

Candice

"Amazing food, great service. We booked for a table of 3 for dinner after TedX Brisbane, and were welcomed by friendly staff and taken to our table..."

Mark

"Beautiful food!. Wow! What a way to spend a birthday! Staff were very attentive and helpful and bar was a nice place to sit, waiting for our table...."

Sam

"Service was great, atmosphere was also good, the table positioning was a bit annoying having to move every time the waiter wanted to walk past. The..."

Joel Kenny

"Brisket Goodness. Had lunch with a large group and loved it - staff really helpful with menu and suggestions. Had the brisket which was sensational,..."

Bean Round

"Amazing. Went for dinner back in March 2014. This is a great middle eastern (sort of) inspired restaurant with distinct 'shared' meal approach which..."

Ambra

"Visited Gerard's Bistro with colleagues for a work dinner and was blown away. Beautiful restaurant, outstanding service, and food to die for. Will be..."

Cam Bridges

"Had a fantastic meal here tonight. Been wanting to try Gerard's Bistro for some time now and it did not dissapoint. The flavours in all our dishes..."

Nicola

"Incredible Dining Experience. We've been to Gerard's Bistro numerous times for dinner and breakfast and have absolutely loved our experience each..."

KylieT

"Gerard's Bistro - New Farm, Brisbane. Fantastic. So I kept hearing that Gerard's was the place to go. My friends normally recommend wonderful..."

Nghappystuff

"Went for Sunday breakfast. Food was different but good. Enjoyed the change from the usual bacon and eggs. Staff were attentive, we mannered and..."

Amy Smith

"Relaxing & interesting. A relaxing meal, ordered both breakfast & lunch. Was drawn to the interesting menu that was hard to choose from. Mackerel..."

Hockeyfan

"Everything a bistro should be. Top 5 in Brisbane. To go here and complain about value for money would seem narrow minded as per some of the reviews...."

BA Baracus

"Lovely, but.... Great food and wine list, really enjoyed both.What did 'bug' me was the wait staff. They were good and their job, but a tip from..."

Barwang

"One of Brisbane's better restaurants. Good food concepts with even better execution. Staff are informed and attentive. Deserves the recognition that..."

Pathetic

"Beautiful food and really good service. Loved the goat and brisket. Great place to take a big..."

Sugirrl

"Fantastic meal and amazing service. I don't usually like meat and i thoroughly enjoyed the wagyu brisket, it really is..."

Phesephony Naidoo

"Breakfast, something different. Can highly recommend breakfast and the coffee here?Bagdad eggs was a great twist over the old fashioned..."

Chris Hall

"10/10 for Food. Wow, the food is amazing. Its the place where the chef actually creates dishes . I would compare it places in NY or San..."

EAT ME

"Great atmosphere and food. Went for lunch today and the food was amazing! Would highly recommend the bekaa wings and beef brisket - to die for! The..."

Annaleigh

"Great brunch!. My partner and I went here for brunch last month. Both the food and service were fantastic! I ordered the Shakshouka, which was huge..."

Nycfoodieinbrissy

"Gerard's Bistro - Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. While it is on one of Fortitude Valley's busiest streets, Gerard's Bistro is one of a collection of..."

Atreyu

"Soooo Goooood!!!!!. Had a great lunch at Gerard's a few weeks ago with a mate. One recommendation - you really need to have the Beef Brisket. It is..."

Global Foodie

"Breakfast does not get better. Food is flavoursome, artistically presented and adventurous... and priced and in line with an average Brisbane..."

Facebook User

"Nice Place. Never have a bad experience at this restaurant. Worthy of all its great reviews. Highly recommend for a special night out or date. Food..."

Bh

"A little gem tucked away off James St. Excellent service with the staff happy to give some advice to those wanting to try something different. An..."

John

"Always a good experience. I have been there a few times. Always a great experience, the food is inventive, really well presented and so tasty.In..."

Robjames326

"Delicious and consistent. I come to gwrards for breaky regularly. everytime service, food and price is impressive. lunch is great. fave brisbane..."

John

"Great Food and Atmosphere. I have eaten here a couple of times but after last night felt I should write a good review. The food is always so..."

Miranda El-Atem

"Wonderful restaurant. We had my husband's 50th birthday lunch at Gerard's and had a wonderful experience. The menu catered to our party of 10..."

Dbar

"Repeatedly Outstanding. The cuisine here has a wonderful middle eastern / Moroccan flavour and the service has always been outstanding. For your firs..."

Pat

"OMG. Wow. We came here last week and I am still talking about amazing this place is.Yes it is expensive but if you want to experience top..."

Chef's Wife

"Great breakfast. Looked forward to going, went on a sunday morning, maybe would go saturday ngt next time as full of glossy mummies with big lips (..."

Sash_bird

"Rude!!. Food is ok , portions are small for the price and the staff are the rudest in Brisbane !! They ready to kick you out as soon as u finish ur..."

Lol

"Their is not many places around that I can't understand the menu but this place is definitely one of them places. My wife and I enjoyed a very..."

Davski

"Superb. Every item on menu.... Superb. Every item on menu looks good. The meals we shared were extraordinary. Service and situation perfect...."

George

"Beautiful work. Walked in without a booking about a week ago, sat at an outside table. Our waitress was brilliant... warm, knowledgable and her wine..."

Con

"Brilliant. These guys know what they're doing. Everything was exceptional from start to finish. Well done Ben, you do Gerard's proud. Will be back..."

Edward

"Good Times, Great Experiences. Went for Dinner a while ago and unfortunately have not had the chance to go back yet!! This is a beautiful style of..."

Rachee Baybee

"Divine! Pricey but worth every cent. Staff were so attentive and every dish was unique and yummy and so flavoursome. Perfect night. Thanks..."

Psyched

"Best restaurant visited this year. One of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time. We ordered the marrow, octopus, beetroot and pork..."

Jocelyn Gibson

"Gerard's Bistro. Went there for lunch and was blown away by the marrow bone dish with burnt bread which showed creativity and complexity. The quail..."

Homerofbrisbane

"Delicious!. Excellent Decor. Very hard to choose from the menu, only because most of the items appealed to me. We had the Bekka Wings, Slow cooked..."

Lisalovesdiamonds

"Wonderful. Best restaurant in Brisbane at the..."

Richardcross2010

"Perfection. Our dinner at Gerard's rates as one of the best meals we have had in Brisbane. The dining room is a beautifully designed space with light..."

Purplek

"Real find..... Took family and friends here to celebrate our daughters Uni graduation. The service, food and atmosphere were exemplary. Will..."

ELT

"Really nice food. Fantastic service. The waitress who was looking after us was very efficient and knowledgable. Will certainly go back..."

Petch Berge

"Been here a couple of times now and will definitely be back to sample more deliciously tasty morsels!!! Best desserts and beautiful service. A..."

Claire

"Wonderful!. This place does everything right. Restaurant fit out, decor, service, food, menu... Everything I loved. The share plate concept is..."

Jamie

"Great great great food! My fiancé took me here for my birthday and I was absolutely blown away =D personally I don't ever care too much about..."

Muimuichai

"Amazing food and service. Absolutely loved it. The vego dishes are so tasty. Will be returning for a third time vey..."

Sandals

"Enjoyable Night, Great Food.. I must say, we had an excellent time here on Thursday night. (7.2.13) There were 5 of us and we ordered - Bread -..."

Skellie

"The food was really good, lots of thought and hard work went into the dishes. However, the ambience and atmosphere were a bit lacking. Both because..."

C. Martin

"Sensational!. We went in a group of 8 and pretty much ordered everything on the menu. Every dish was a work of art, sensational eating experience!..."

Jenna Tan

"A Great Night Out. Dined here on a Sunday night. Pre Xmas dinner. Because we were a group we shared a banquet menu. Lamb tagine & the rice with..."

Louise

"Great!. I booked for our xmas dinner. It was amazing!! One thing they forgot to bring bread!! Anyway, we had great time! Definitely we will be..."

Minamiy

"I went to Gerards today with my family for lunch. And it was awesome! We got a selection of small, medium and large plates to share. The octopus was..."

Allan Lush

"Excellent food!. I really enjoy restaurants that prepare share plates so that you can sample lots from the menu. Gerard's Bistro is similar to Public..."

Lauren

"Great combination of flavours and good portion sizes. Relaxed setting with choice of outdoor or indoor seating. Wait staff varied throughout our..."

Michelle Cort

"Needs improvement. Interior decor is lovely, but ambience for those seated outside less so - all concrete, no music, somewhat chilly on cool nights,..."

Ben Chickens

"This place blows my mind every time I eat here. The flavour combinations are incredible. Adam is fantastic at matching the wine and even better at..."

Shae

"Promising. Lovely spot for a mid-week lunch. We were disappointed that the lunch menu was so dumbed-down, we had checked out the menu online and..."

Littlemissfoodsnob

"Great for a Group. I had a great birthday dinner with 14 friends. We organised the menu prior and had shared plates. Food started soon after we..."

Deanne Jebreen

"Third time around, service excellent, food amazing, ambiance cosy. Will recommend again to anyone who likes original and well thought combinations of..."

Gougla

"Went for a cheeky last minute lunch without child. Great looking place with a soft feel thanks to the timber. Had the gnocchi which was different..."

Stixlabushka

"Excellent food! As True to its suggested roots as it could be. Packed full of flavour and taste and the decor was excellent. Wine list not as good as..."

Brent Kielly

"Faultless. Moroccan with a bit of Australian with a Nordic decor but it all works. Martini's by Matt behind the bar perfect! Between two we shared 3..."

Vanilla

"If you're a meat and potatoes kind of person, I would advise that Gerard's Bistro isn't for you. If however you like a bit of pizzaz and creativity..."

Australian Foodie

"My fiancé Tom and I recently dined at Gerard’s and it’s safe to say that is was pretty much one of the best dinner dates we’ve ever had. Of..."

Sunshine And Gin

"Mixed reviews on urbanspoon and elsewhere but in my opinion this is great. Deserves a hat. Not sure how this can be not liked really. The one thing..."

Sean Kennaway

"...the Shakshouka – baked eggs in tomato and roast pepper, merguez, blackened onion and hung yoghurt. My oh my, what an awe-inspiring dish...."

Sam Giles

"I was very excited when the first small share plate to arrive was the Warm Octopus, Butter, Almond, Chilli and Smoke. A very pretty looking dish, it..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"Nestled in amongst swish boutiques in the swanky James Street precinct, Gerard's exudes fine dining and eloquence. Our party of two opted to have a..."

Toby Nguyen

"...everything on the menu inspired a sliver of..."

Melissa Loh

"I had Shakshouka, eggs baked in tomato and roasted pepper, with merguez (an African style sausage), blackened onion and yoghurt. There were also..."

Brisbane Devoured

"The staff at Gerard's were fantastic. I don't just mean they were polite and efficient but these guys really went above and beyond. The girl waitress..."

Cora Chen

"...wondering why his Poached Eggs (in garlic yoghurt, smoked paprika, walnut crumbs and Aleppo pepper with sourdough soldiers) took so long to cook,..."

Delicioux

"My goodness - I’ve been wanting to go to Gerard’s for years ! We finally went last weekend for my birthday - happy days ! We chose to sit..."

Jessie H

"Fantastic. The flavour combinations and complexity of the dishes were outstanding. Great value too. There were also a large number of dishes easy..."

Alan Butler

"Good vibes, great service, plenty of free car park behind. The deco is great inside and out. The menu is simple and the food overall is good but I..."

Joshua Wong

"“Something new we eager to get and some specific days worth to celebrate each time!”by Peter Lee I planned my wedding anniversary few months..."

Peter Lee

"Gerard's bistro is unassuming but an unexpected surprise. The menu sounds simple, but every dish we tried had beautiful flavours. The swordfish was a..."

Kimberly Tan

"Dined on a Tuesday evening, so plenty inside seating available, wouldn't want to sit outside on winter nights😅. Seems to be a popular restaurant..."

sallyyypappa

"Couldn’t fault a single thing about the food - amazing all round! Very prompt service and great wait staff. Such a lovely dining experience, thanks..."

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