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Naim

91/100 (4284 ratings)

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"Loved it a lot!! The food was so delicious and the colours were beautiful! The restaurant is also beautiful and the staff are the best❤️. It was..."

Olivia

"The food was scrumptious and the colours really popped on the plate, layout was beautiful. The sink in the bathroom was really cool too, and so were..."

Elise Barron

"We visited Naim as our first dining experience since lockdown restrictions were eased. While there was a mix up with our reservation, staff were..."

Lifelovetravelfood

"Had the most amazing meal at Naïm last night! We are normally meat and dairy eaters but we felt like a big injection of veggies so decided Naïm..."

SB

"Don’t you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can’t be even more than what you are.That is the main lesson I learnt while..."

Ines Fernandes

"I discover that my last and first review on this renowned cafe has been erased??!While I was walking along the Latrobe Tce this morning, I saw..."

Ronnielui2003

"Naim is an eatery in Paddington that has been around for a few years now. It was formerly Shouk, but we had not visited since the change. From what..."

ElsewhereBriefly

"Overall score: 20/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: pleasant middle eastern brunch option *✅ recommended: shakshuka, brekky..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"I dined here last Saturday and thought I'd order a little out of the box for this one (considering it was for breakfast) and I was blown away. I..."

Brisbane Hunger Games

"Updated review. March 2020.Went here for lunch with friends.We ordered mimosas, as well as Lamb Ribs (beautifully tender and moreish),..."

Quesarahsarah

"Never disappointed when i go to Naim. Their menu is always interesting and executed well. The meal i chose featured lamb bacon! very..."

JourneywithMim

"My friend & I came here for my birthday brunch last week. It was beautiful! Such a lovely different menu done well. The space is so light & airy, you..."

5mins_more_sleep

"Naim has been on my list for ages now and l was not disappointed. Dined here with some lovely friends and we all enjoyed our meals. The restaurant is..."

FOODIE ADVENTURE

"Wow, so good!Had the amazing Bastilla and Majedra and was impressed by just about everything. Beautiful setting and great service. Will..."

Zissisbrisbane

"We had a lovely meal here with family, however the flavours could have been balanced a little better. Overall very enjoyable and would eat here..."

Hannah Louise

" Visited this beautiful restaurant with a friend for lunch today. Service and staff were great. The ambience was very nice and the staff were very..."

Marich

"Last week, I had the pleasure to come Naim (previous Shoulk) to try out their new menu.We were in for an incredible feast ❤Amazing food,..."

Adam Pinzone

"One good meal always leads to another, and last Tuesday I had the good fortune (yet again, YAY!), of tagging along as FoodieAdam's plus one to try..."

Espresso&Matcha

"Located in a very quiet area, but always bustling with business. A nice place to take a girl out to brunch and enjoy the amazing food. You will get a..."

Long Giang

"Visited Naim today for breakfast today with a friend and it was so lovely!We were greeted with smiles from every staff member and a wonderful..."

J9

"Have not been over to Paddington in many years, seems like so many interesting places have popped up. My friend stumbled onto this cafe and raved..."

Manz

"Latke stack was definitely the star of the show! The smoked salmon, the stacks, poached eggs!! I also love the desert dish with the crumbs, ice..."

Febrina Sugianto

"Naim has by far the most unique blend of flavours of any cafe i've been to, its never disappointed and every thing i've tried is full of flavour and..."

Nutrition Is Medicine

"This is a quirky, enjoyable little Paddington eatery that hits the mark every time! The staff here work very hard and are eager to please with their..."

Berreto

"Staff are friendly. But Shashuka is way to watery. It would be better if add black beans in. Overall it’s not bad. Banana smoothie is..."

Annabella Yao

"Favourite spot in Paddington!! Great vibes, lovely staff and interesting middle-eastern influenced menu. The pumpkin and haloumi dish is..."

Eliza

"Naim in Paddington is one of my local favs.. it never disappoints with amazing and innovative flavour combinations. The mix of Middle East and..."

The Jet Centric Foodie

"welcoming atmosphere with beautiful Mountain View! Friendly and Nice staffs. Beautiful look of food and Great taste. WELL-DONE boiled EGGs! That’s..."

Michelle Xu

"A cute cafe perched on a hill. Staff were attentive and offered us seats out the back, where you can enjoy uninterrupted views of Brisbane from..."

TheJellyWhale

"Had breakfast here.. a great little place with a nice atmosphere. The service was average due to the crowds gathering for their morning feast. You..."

Nick

"Wow what a stand out cafe! I've been here twice now and have been impressed by the food and service. The potato latke with poached eggs, halloumi and..."

Claire

"From the cafe, view is awesome !! Very vibrate atmosphere, nice staffs, unique menu. This place is one of my favourite breakfast place, ordered..."

Adore_

"Tucked away slightly from the busy street of Latrobe Terrace next to the iconic antique shop. A small but vibrant places. Sunny morning and it's..."

Masahito Takemura

"I recently had brunch at Naïm for the first time since its name changed from Shouk. The food continues to be delicious and the service is..."

Cara Puglia

"These guys are legends, their service is second to none and they put so much consideration into their impeccably consistent and amazing..."

Dane Huitfeldt

"I have been to Naim numerous times now and can not fault it. The food is always delicious and I find the menu interesting and exciting. The service..."

Sarah_Eats

"Had a fantastic brunch here! :) Bonus points: A bubbly waitress saw to us almost immediately even though they were busy, there was a surprisingly..."

Kiwi Foodie

"I ordered the shakshuka and it was delicious. The service here is absolutely great, location is beautiful and the design of the cafe is gorgeous...."

Sharifa A K

"Naïm is off the chain!!!! This food is SO good and the service and setting matches it. Cannot fault a thing. Set in suburbia, it has a homely feel,..."

Lana Adams

"Brought fam here for a sunday brunch and was really happy. The service was 5/5 stars absolutely brilliant. Our server was really kind,..."

Foodtester99

"food is super yum and definitely will come backSo we never really tried Middle Eastern food for brunch before as we don't know what we..."

Choconut

"This place was so delicious! I had the schnitzel pita with Israeli crumb- yum!! So much flavour- it was hard to eat with a knife and fork..."

More Spice

"Went here for dinner. Their bar menu has expanded, there's a lot of great options now. I just went with the falafel pita. Best felafel pita I think..."

MostlyVego

"One of my favourite cafes yet. Middle Eastern style food in a cafe setting blew my expectations away, and their large vegan selection is something..."

Supreme Eater

"What a great restaurant. Food was fresh and delicious, the staff were so friendly and the atmosphere was chilled and inviting. Definitely worth a..."

Nicole Grinberg

"Aweosme place. Great service. Delicious coffee and food. Very inspired menu. I had the waffles and it was simply amazing. Will be back again for..."

Sammy Al

"What a phenomenal experience. The staff was very friendly and they gave us great service. The food was just phenomenal and full of flavour and..."

Food King

"Exotic menu and nicely executed. My long black was strong and savoury with a coco aftertaste. I ordered sardines on toasts which came with..."

Meowth

"One of the first cafe I visited when I moved into the area and I've been back many times since then. I remembered ordering the panna cotta on my..."

Stacey Tran

"Back in April when we first met, my partner took me to Shouk for our first ever breakfast date. Let me tell you, I WAS IMPRESSED. Super lovely staff,..."

Nina Vos

"Shouk cafe is located on top of a hill which affords a nice view when you sit at the back. They serve some excellent breakfast items and some nice..."

Kan Do

"Arrived there with my friend when they were closing. But they still let us got a table. Very friendly staff. We just ordered two home made ice tea..."

Lauren

"According to their website, owners Guy Frawley and Adi Shabtay opened Shouk Cafe in March, 2014. We tried the following dishes. Citrus and Saffron..."

Food Avenue

"I've eaten here twice now and really enjoyed the food both times. The latke stack as great and I quite enjoyed the shakshuka (it will never be as..."

Hungrygirl

"Amazing service! We went for breakfast and had the Shakshuka, Citrus and Saffron Waffles and Latke Stack - all so good! Not only was the food..."

Candice Austin

"Great food - deliciously and consistently prepared to the highest standards. A real winner in an excellent neighbourhood. A favourite to frequent..."

Foodie McFoodface

"super busy cafe on the corner of Collingwood St, Paddington. the wait on food was long but worth it. Ate the 'pumpkin & haloumi & 2 poached eggs on..."

El

"There is a reason why Shouk has such a fantastic reputation, their breakfast is definitely one of the best in Brisbane. The cafe is quite large..."

SpicyRamekin

"Always a breakfast favourite! I've eaten my way through half the menu and it doesn't disappoint. Staff are friendly and attentive. My best tip would..."

Anika Ahmed

"Had breakfast here on Saturday morning. The service was great, everyone that worked there was very attentive and helpful. Food was lovely and..."

Claire Pullen

"I had the citrus waffles which were very nice, however they were quite sweet. The savoury options are very nice though. The inside of the cafe is..."

Simran Desai

"Amazing food! We had the latke stack, the Jackson, cumin toasted cauliflower and the pumpkin and Haloumi. The coffee was good and the food was..."

Danelle Lim Yun

"This small corner restaurant has had many changes over the years but this place has stuck, and it's no wonder. Great food, great views and great..."

Sassenach

"Shouk is a middle eastern style cafe, I came here after 12, and had the lunch menu. Ordered a latke stack, it is made up of potato..."

Jevon

"Really delicious food with great portions. The coffee is quite nice! They have options for vegans too which I always love to see, as it's difficult..."

Jessica Walton

"Absolutely beautiful !! This is an absolute gem with really innovative, fresh and delicious food. The service is also really welcoming and great...."

Annie

"Shouk has an interesting and varied breakfast menu, the atmosphere is relaxed as every good breakfast joint should be, if a bit forced with a rigid..."

Skip Hansen

"Amazing experience at Shouk. All the staff were extraordinarily friendly and polite - they were literally smiling ALL the time. The wait..."

N&M

"Had the latke stack which is a potato pancake with cream cheese, dill, pickled red onions and etc. I opted for the halloumi. Food & service were very..."

Yi Lynn Ooi

"I had a lovely breakfast at Shouk cafe- Avocado on toast accompanied by a good cappuccino. Waiters were friendly, food was tasty and the decor was..."

Natalie

"Walking into Shouk is like walking into someone's house; nice and comfortable. At first it seems like a quiet, empty cafe but do not be fooled. When..."

Kate Stewart

"Brilliant atmosphere inside this venue! The staff are friendly and know their menu well. Eggs benedict are amazing and everything I needed right now...."

Sophia Volzke

"It's so refreshing to see a cafe like Shouk appear on the scene, with its Middle Eastern inspired dishes and friendly service this cafe has become a..."

Lumr

"Quality food with great service and a beautiful view of Paddington. It gets pretty busy at brunch so if you don't mind the wait it's a great..."

Anh L.

"Consistent quality and friendly service. Well presented food with a good varity - something for everyone. The atmosphere is relaxed but can be noisy...."

Matt

"Have come here plenty of times the last year and the jackson is always a winner with me. Service may sometimes be slow but can't blame them for the..."

SinxD

"Great cafe. Coffee was perfect. I ordered the smashed avocado which was delicious. It came with feta and grapefruit gel which gave it something a..."

Dm91

"Really nice food with a good service! They care about presentation and taste great as well. Highly recommended for a breakfast or even a..."

WeAreHungry

"AMAZING FOOD!!! I have had the latke stack countless times and it is always GREAT! The flavours work extremely well together and you can have it with..."

I Love Gum Boots

"Today was my first visit Shouk cafè. I didn't expect to come here at all, but I was long looking forward to it after hearing many glowing reviews..."

Mr X

"Really lovely little cafe with excellent service and excellent food. Have been a number of times and have brought friends to try it out too...."

Rachel Sheppard

"Excellent service experienced in this cafe, we will definitely be coming back! Food was fabulous and filling and well presented, perfect for photos..."

Shanna Loos

"Impeccable service and the food is always delicious. So much flavour in the avocado toast. Coffee was great although the beans are a bit stock...."

Crstov

"Yummo! Love the breakfasts here in this little Paddington gem. Staff are always helpful and food is great. A great place for catchups too with a nice..."

Hungrylikeawolf

"Last night we were there for a birthday party for my dad, was a nice dinner with my family. Perfect atmosphere and yummy food. Thanks guys good..."

Alex

"Going usually for breakfast and once for dinner with friends, have tried different dishes, Best beeakfast and service ever, great staff, highly..."

Mehrnaz Hatami

"Such a wonderful experience at Shouk this morning! We sat down at the lovely table by the window, we took a while to decide what we wanted to order..."

Courtney

"Great food, tasty and unique menu, a refreshing change from the usual simple breakfast and avocado and toast scenario happening a lot at the moment ...."

Kathinbox

"Shouk is a great cafe in the cafe-capital of Brisbane. Always busy and always a wait to grab a table, the middle eastern inspired eatery has a..."

FoodsterChamp

"Breakfast club has assembled here on a few occasions and definitely one of the best breakky spots in Bris (BSB). The food is insanely good, fresh..."

Dave Janson

"We've been here many times for breakfast and recently took a group of friends for dinner. Amazing food, service and value for money. Our friends were..."

Jodi Carpenter

"Amazing breakfast on a sunny Friday morning. I had the potato latke stack with bacon and haloumi. Hubby had the Shouk equivalent of a big breakfast...."

Tammy D

"Love this cafe good coffee and even better food! We come here as often as we can! It's a family favourite love the Avocado on toast with pomegranate..."

EmilinaMay

"Service was good, food was spectacular and coffee's were perfect. Had the avocado on toast, the grapefruit gel really made the dish with a subtle..."

Miss Emma

"Went here for breakfast today. Great place, great food and the staff were fantastic. Really enjoyed everything and will be back. Had the pancakes for..."

Bill N Carol Donovan

"Amazing food, location and service. I dined here for brunch with a friend after hearing good things and was certainly not disappointed. Will..."

Leah Burnett

"Been here a couple times for breakfast with friends. Beautiful food and great service. Love the atmosphere the most such a pretty place to have..."

Klikestoeat

"Popped in recently for a late weekday brunch and already planning a return visit. Amazing flavours - friend's avocado latke stack with pickled onions..."

HotPotato

"Been here the third time, keep coming back because it never fails us. but this time we just got to wait for 30 mins...but we still want to have it so..."

Misscharlot

"The guys at shouk work hard. Really hard. The owners Adi and Guy are lovely people who deserve a successful business. The wait staff are always..."

Brunchbros

"Breakfast like a king is what the experts say and it's no chore at Shouk Cafe, just off Latrobe Terrace in Paddington. Established in March 2014,..."

Eat Drink And Be Kerry

"Best cafe in Brisbane I would say. The bread was wonderful the sausage was full of flavour. I really enjoy it. Flat was was great. Egg benefit was..."

Bosco Lee

"Hmmm….I don’t really know too much about mediterran food, but I would die for it if it is like the food that Shouk Cafe gave..."

Owen

"Food was amazing and service was even better!!! :) My friends and i enjoyed the atmosphere and loved the view from our table. We loved every dish..."

Milly

"Came here for the first time for a midweek brunch and had one of my favourite breakfasts this year. The cafe was relaxing, quant, simple and not..."

Rosemary Beard Cafe

"Incredible food with an incredible view, was very busy when I went on a Sunday morning so make sure you book a table in advance, we had to wait half..."

Leah Gilvarry

"Delicious. The potato latke is divine. Probably tag best breakfast I have had in Brisbane. Will definitely be back. One of the servers was kind of..."

Oliver Kennedy

"one of the better coffees in Brisbane; cant remember the last time I had a second one! my lamb salad was excellent :) friends had pear waffles,..."

Abhi

"Avo toast with salmon and poached eggs. Sounds simple, but when it's served with pomegranate molasses, watercress and fetta on sourdough, it's enough..."

Kat - Oats And Cheesecake

"My friend had the pumpkin + halloumi (?) whilst I had the Latke stack. Although the latke stack was nothing special, it was still delicious and the..."

Rebekah Kim

"Found this little gem a couple of months ago and been coming back every week. Absolutely love the food and the service is always great. Definitely..."

Irina Monnier

"I seriously love this cafe. I've been twice with friends and I cannot fault the roast pumpkin and haloumi dish. One friend ordered the super bowl and..."

Adele Finch

"We popped in for lunch yesterday and had to come right back for breakfast this morning! Simple, inspired, delicious! Lovely, happy, warm team!! A..."

DL

"I'd walked past this place on a Saturday a few months ago and the line up was crazy. Decided I would check it out on a weekday morning when there..."

AJ M

"Definitely earns its high rating. Was a great atmosphere and friendly service. Really busy so get a booking in. Food and coffee were both quality...."

Ben Tarrant

"Decided to try this place out after hearing rave reviews from friends & it sure did not disappoint! The latke stack was a big hit at our table but..."

Puffball

"Checked out this highly praised cafe a month ago. I can see why it is the talk of the town. Went there for brunch and I'm happy to say that I left..."

Vernon

"I have heard many great thing about Shouk Cafe so I was pretty excited to eat here. I arrived around 1.30pm and the place was quite busy but I manage..."

Honggy

"Great cafe. The food looks so good and their dish is pretty healthy. It ll better if there's more taste to avocado toast. It's quite a popular cafe..."

Besleo28

"Everything was perfect from the service to the food. Had the beef cheeks and boy, it was so tender and flavorful. Thank you for the wonderful service..."

Vivian Lam

"I had heard a lot about this cafe and decided to give it a go! Definitely did not disappoint! My friend and I ordered the waffles and eggs benny and..."

Nicki

"Everything was almost perfect.... Except for the coffee, that would be the only negative if any - wasn't hot enough for me, also wasn't very..."

Master Critic

"Always great for breakfast, this weekend we thought we would try a lunch - good idea! The highlight was the shwarma with hummus and artichokes. Boom!..."

ChrisEats

"Beautifully plated and prepared food. I had the pumpkin and halloumi on toast. The poached eggs were perfect and the water cress added a nice..."

Dr Food

"Good quality food in a nice atmosphere and with good service. I had the beetroot salad. It wasn't a large meal by any means but it was delicious and..."

Satiety Society

"Outstanding!Superb Contemporary Middle Eastern food.Great service.Nice..."

Oliver Barker

"One word to describe this experience AMAZING. Its becoming hard for us to be impressed by a menu, this one blows us out of the water. Thoughtful..."

C

"Ive been to shouk a couple of times now for breakfast and lunch and not once have i been disappointed. Now hurry up and reopen for..."

David Jackson

"Yummmm!! Had the panna cotta and juice special, both were delicious! Attentive staff and lovely vibe from the back room! Interesting and different..."

Amy

"Absolutely delicious! We have wanted to try out Shouk for so long and it was better than expected. We got the salmon with quinoa and lamb flatbread..."

Nicola

"The dishes at this Paddington cafe all have a touch of Middle Eastern flair about them, which makes for both interesting and delicious eating. I love..."

Australian Foodie

"Mother's Day. Delish! All staff super..."

Sarah1480

"Great food & service. Waiters here are very friendly and attentive. Food is great and coffee is good! I had ordered an eggs benedict and a latte. The..."

TzeLing

"Great breakfast. One of the best breakfasts in Brisbane. Beautiful and unique menu and excellent food. Get there early to avoid the crowd and wait..."

Deidre Rowe

"Trendy little cafe, very accommodating as I had a pram & my son with me. Staff were friendly and the food was delish! I had the smashed avo on toast..."

StarQ

"Beautiful food! Shame the staff tried to hurry us out to get more people..."

Hannah

"Did not disappoint!. My first ever review and I am pleased to say it is a positive one! My partner had taken me to this beautiful cafe this morning..."

E.E

"Yes. Good food, great service, killer atmosphere. The coffee was quick and delicious! But get there early or you'll be stuck waiting in the..."

Jimspoon

"Delicious and great service. Great food and excellent service. Had to wait and we learnt that you could call ahead to reserve a table (even on Sunday..."

AB

"Sunday breakfast of Shakshuka is really good. Great flavours and worth a revisit. Worth waiting in the..."

PGS

"Good potential with a few let-downs. I had been wanting to try Shouk for months so I was very eager when I turned up to their cafe on a Sunday..."

Pomegranate

"Inconsistent. I have dined here twice now. Both times the service and atmosphere have been wonderful- air conditioned, nice decor, friendly staff,..."

Melina

"First time and impressed!. Amazed at service and food! Unique and wow! Coming from a middle eastern background this restaurant passed my test. Would..."

Laurensalman

"Perfect. Been here 4 times now, and not once has there been anything to complain about! Food, coffee, and customer service have all been 100% perfect..."

Liz2020

"My friend and I visited Shouk Cafe on a quiet weekday morning. We sat at a table out the back with a great view and air conditioning! The food was..."

Fg13272

"Beautifully presented. I had the latke stack with haloumi on the weekend. It was delicious! And beautifully presented. Great atmosphere too. I..."

EC

"Just average. The ambience was great! They were constantly busy and have a nice concept of being able to call ahead and book a table which is great!..."

Becandfood

"More than just the standard bacon and eggs. Go here if you want something more than the standard bacon and eggs; however don't go if you're limited..."

Dora_explorer

"Not bad. Had breakfast here.Menu had a decent range of food. Staff were friendly. Food was presented very nicely but was a bit bland...."

Baby Beets

"Great breakfast in a friendly atmosphere. This is now one of my favourite places for breakfast in Brisbane. The food is delicious with plenty to..."

Established1969

"Awesome place for breakfast or lunch. Went to Shouk Café for a late breakfast/lunch today. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The menu..."

Lambo Blair

"Outstanding. First place we have been to that has been really busy but offered to take our mobile number and call us as soon as a table became..."

Emily.the.scientist

"Homely set up in the hills of Paddington. We waited 25mins for a table, but went and looked in the shops across the road. The price is a little on..."

Lisa Rich

"Amazing breakfast. The food was just amazing, flavour combinations I have never tried before but with the chefs encouragement and the promise of a..."

Ajfrizelle

"Delicious!!. Been here a couple of times for breakfast (pre-rush hour) and I love it! High points: The staff are friendly and easy-going, something..."

Josie

"Sensational. Hidden away slightly in Paddington, this gem is a fabulous place for a relaxing and luxurious breakfast. We've been here..."

Tim

"The absolute best. BEST DAMN CAFE IN BRISBANE! Maybe even Australia! Maybe even the woooorld! I have been to this cafe about 8 times now and every..."

Nicole Del Greco

"This is top 10 brisbane cafe for a reason. This was a great place. Because of our wrong timing. we came here when it was Father's Day. So we had..."

Foodsofbrisbane

"Excellent. The whole experience was very pleasant. Service was warm and attentive without being over-the-top.The food was excellent. We ordered..."

KVG

"Great food. I went here on the weekend with my family, the food was amazing although the time to get it was not! I get a bit grumpy after 30min of..."

MichaelA

"Had breakfast here yesterday, the place was busy and we had a small wait (30 min) due to this reason, our food was AMAZING and coffee also good. Will..."

Timothy

"Shouk Cafe - Paddington, Brisbane. In one of Brisbane's most prolific suburbs to get breakfast, Shouk opts to be more elusive than many of the other..."

Atreyu

"Wonderful breakfast.. A faultless dining experience. If your palate is somewhat jaded, then I recommend this place for a different take on the..."

Steve Brimblecombe

"Mixed Feelings. Shouk Cafe was yet another of the restaurants on my wish list (which is looong) and on Saturday we decided to venture a little..."

Melisa Lewins

"Its a Winner!. Only 4 months open and these guys are onto a good thing here. This is the best breakfast I have had all year - its a unique menu..."

Undercover Chef

"Original and delicious. Pear fritters unreal! Staff attentive and friendly. This cafe deserves great..."

Ren

"Unbelievably amazing! Delicious food, fantastic service, beautiful atmosphere! My sister and I want to go back to eat through the entire..."

Koda Clark Family

"Definitely worth a look. Went to Shouk on Sunday morning for breakfast, glad we got there early before the rush as there was a line up when we left...."

Glutenfree.Brisbane

"Had breakfast this morning at the cafe and I must say, they have the best eggs Benedict! Lovely cafe with good food and service. I will definitely be..."

Monicaa

"Fantastic cafe with a very intriguing and extensive breakfast menu. Although we've waited each time we've been, the gentlemen running the queue is..."

EPICurean

"Went here for breakfast on Saturday morning. Fantastic service. Great breakfast. Cant fault it..."

Ml

"Best Cafe in Brisbane. Shouk greets you with a surprisingly large balcony out the back, I recommend the seating near the windows to take in the..."

Mother Of Doggos

"Diana. This place is really buzzing. We stopped by for an early breakfast & were suprised to see it almost full, however we did not have to wait long..."

DianaW

"Recommended. Just had a quiet weekday lunch there and enjoyed it. The staff and the setting were lovely. We were happy with our Lamb Shawarma and..."

Imanamoeba

"Excellent coffee and interesting food. Love the different breakfast menu offered here, if you're looking to sample something other than the standard..."

Coconut

"8/10. This place is great. Cool venue and the food is amazing. My friends and I all tried each others meals and loved them all. The only gripe I have..."

DiningDiva

"Best Breakfast in Paddington. Omg... The most delicate yummy and well executed breakfast i have had latelly.. My GF and I cant wait for the weekend..."

Margaretta

"Amazing place, lovely relaxed atmosphere, fantastic service and omg the food, Had the date pannacotta, and it's the best breakfast I have ever had,..."

Super Steve

"Congratulations! I must admit I new this place would be good as one of my baristas has had a hand in the coffee. That said I have now found a new..."

Duck Duck Goose

"It's great! Hearty, tasty breakfast. And there's a kickass map of the Middle East occupying an entire wall out the..."

LKA

"Great breakfast. First thing I noticed about Shouk Cafe was the light refreshing space they have created there. The service was very excellent, we..."

Food000

"Very very impressed!. Visited Shouk this morning and it was a really enjoyable experience with one of the more creative breakfast menus I have seen..."

AT

"Little gem!. Had my birthday breakfast here last week. Very impressed with the coffee, uncomplicated food and good portion sizes (skipped lunch!). I..."

Kevinr2012

"Wow.. Shouk Cafe is the best thing to happen to the Brisbane cafe scene in a long time. This place has it all; an innovative, delicious menu,..."

Purplek

"This place has everything going for it- a beautiful space, warm service, good coffee, a creative menu and great food. We will definitely be back! I..."

Dee

"Delicious food and fantastic service. Is my new favourite..."

Niamh

"The Eggs Benedict was fantastic and the challah bread was..."

Deb Gem

"Food was amazing, will definitely return more than once. Only negatives are 1) ordered the zucchini and halloumi fritters with avocado and mushrooms..."

Iwishiwasaladyofleisure

"What an awesome place! The food was absolutely amazing and the service was exceptional ! We will be..."

Minty

"Great first visit - surprisingly smooth for the first week of operation. Delicious food and the menu has a lot of variety - enough to tempt us back..."

ChloeJoey

"Devine!! Had the crepe souffle and want it for breakfast, lunch and dinner.. Beautifully presented with great service and gorgeous atmosphere. Def..."

Julia M Clarkin

"Delicious food- so fresh! Very friendly staff and great..."

Dso

"Hidden Treasure. Loving this new cafe in Paddington, everything about this cafe is excellent. The food is fresh and innovative and the coffee is..."

Gaye

"With so many great cafes in Brisbane, serial brunchers have never had it so good as we do now. It does mean though, that it has become harder and..."

Australian Foodie

"My friend Yaz and I caught up over breakfast the other day at Shouk Cafe- the latest edition to the Paddington cafe scene. Perched just off Given's..."

Hannah K.

"The eggs benne came presented on toasted challah and crispy bacon with sumac peppered hollandaise and the garlic buttered kale. It looked quite..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"SHOUK SHOUK SHOUK! I've been wanting to go here since it opened up and I saw the menu featured on the Urbanlist. I really hate heading north of the..."

ThatSeriousGirl

"I must admit I felt quite uninspired by dining out lately, it seemed like I’m having yet another tapas, same breakfast or not so different from..."

A Matter Of Taste

"On the day we arrived in sunny Brisbane, we were all keen to head for a nice breakfast. We met up with Aga, another blogger, for coffee at John Mills..."

Natalie Tierney

"The lightly sweetened goats milk and date panna cotta was served with pistachio, seasonal fruits and a kataifi pastry nest, and dare I say it was the..."

Dolce Bunnie

"Shouk left a positive impression on me not only with its food quality and variety but also with its friendly staff. Everyone who came to our table..."

Cora Chen

"Shouk Cafe is at the first position of this month’s Talk of the Town in Urbanspoon Brisbane, why it is so special? Food: excellent! Coffee:..."

Delicioux

"Exploring our local, came for brunch with the family and really enjoyed the food. Flavoursome, generous and well presented. Service was excellent...."

Bernard Shen

"Coming here was the most pleasant experience we have had in a ll g while. The coffee was great, food amazing, and service was top notch. Highly..."

Tim Jones

"I’ve sampled many famous food spots all around the world - Naim’s food is THAT kind of world-class. Run, don’t walk to try the food..."

A M

"My wife and I loved this cafe! Came here for my bday and so glad we did. It's fresh and delicious. We loved its vibe too, funky and homely. The staff..."

Giulia

"Oh my goodness 🙌🏼🥰❤️ Book early so that you can enjoy the stunning view in the main dining room. The staff are always lovely, the draft..."

Elle

"The food here is fresh, tasty and authentic. I had the plant based meat balls which tasted just like meat! The flavours are incredible. I'll be back..."

T's Adventures With Tiana Reimann

"The shakshuka was perfection. I had it with the freshly made mint lemonade and they balanced each other so well. The coffee was also excellent. We..."

Kat “BunnyQueen” The Grey Woman

"I was very grateful to have so many delicious vegan options. The servings are generous. We tried a few Vegan "meats". The Shawarma "chicken", the..."

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Byblos Bar And Restaurant

84/100 (2007 ratings)

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"Went here for dinner and the food and and staff were great. Our waitress was bubbly and very helpful. We ordered 4 dishes to share, good portion..."

Leith Gilvear

"Nice atmosphere and fantastic staff. Our waitress was really knowledgeable about the menu and our coeliac requirement. Love the no pretentiousness..."

Nicolas Nicolas

"My fiancé threw my 27th birthday party here in the lounge area on Saturday night with our closest friends. We were incredibly impressed with the..."

Lindsay-Anne Thompson

"Kudos to Dio, our waitress on Saturday evening - she was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Well done Dio - thanks for looking after us..."

Trish D'Arcy

"Nice venue good spot and friendly and efficient staff. Had an excellent Melbourne cup function would with great food. Would def go..."

Dylan Sunshine

"Delicious food! Perfect atmosphere and wonderful service! Highly..."

Savannah Wong

"Would highly recommend. The food was amazing. Will definetly be..."

Chrissy Delac

"Great food Great place Fantastic to be with family A place to..."

Luis Alberto Flores

"A lavish restaurant serving up some of the best Lebanese food I've had in a long time. The skewers were my favourite dish of the night followed by..."

Cynthiaeats_

"The location, staff, cocktails and food were all fantastic, best feed I’ve had so far in Brisbane. Everything we tried was delicious, my..."

Chips Before Dips

"Good food, came quickly. Booked a last minute table with ease. Would recommend. They have booths which makes it easy when you have a number of kids..."

TableFor6

"This review really has been a long time coming. After coming here for years, I would strongly argue that Byblos is one of the best restaurants in..."

Tinycap

"We hosted a function 1 1/2 months ago at Byblos and it was fabulous. The private lounge area was perfect for our group of 18 and everyone..."

Casey Tait

"Currently this is the hammers go-to in the home territory, omg the lamb is too die for and the halloumi salad is a bonus, located on the river is an..."

Hammo-Hammer

"Can’t fault this place, food is delish. Staff are helpful and welcoming. We have brought family each time and no one left disappointed. Will be..."

CB

"Went with a group of friends to Byblos for the first on the weekend. I had heard mixed reviews about the food and now having eaten there I can..."

Miso Hungry

"Dined here with a mate, we shared a platter for two for 80 bucks. We demolished it! The pastries filled with cheese were amazing among other..."

Sinan

"Beautiful Turkish food, well presented. Efficient, knowledgeable service. A great atmosphere that feels welcoming and upbeat. Good value for your..."

Reviewer

"Foodora had messed up my order when trying to get delivery from here - despite it not being the restaurant’s fault, they went above and beyond to..."

Sheryl Chand

"Byblos is a restaurant that serves lebanese style food. It is recommended on various website as one of the must dine restaurant for date nights as..."

Angie Wong

"Went on a Saturday night for a family dinner. The restaurant is located on the wharf along the river which is quite nice..but can be noisy at times...."

RocDoz

"This place has a lot going for it, the atmosphere is fantastic with the live music being a real hit. The service was great. The staff are very..."

For Foodies Brisbane- Rebecca Thompson

"Amazing!!! Food was delicious...even tried some things I never thought I would eat. Service was impeccable and great drink selection! Thanks for a..."

Kristy Wilson

"Awesome food and great service. Would recommend for a dinner for two, the platter for two which consists of a nice small banquet of what Byblos..."

Semso Adzic

"Some of the best lebanese food I've had in a long time. Get the baba ganoush, I could eat a whole bowl of it. The meat skewers and the dumplings are..."

Just Another Aussie In Vancouver

"So, as an IT Manager I am often taken out for lunches by vendors (or prospective vendors). When we went to Byblos we were lucky enough to be taken by..."

MadPaddy

"Had a lunch here ordered some meals to share and it was incredible. Loved the food and will definitely be returning to this place for another..."

Rob Podesta

"We love coming here for a some light meals and drinks. The food is tappas share style food, tje rekkakat ( i think thats how it spelt :) is..."

CJ Brisbane

"When I lived in Brisbane for a short stint Byblos was the best thing in a ten minute radius from my workplace. I liked this bar so much I even tried..."

Good Food Good Mood

"This place is really a cut above. The food is so delicious, particularly the smoky chicken and lamb skewers and the trio of dips. The atmosphere at..."

Luke

"Fantastic service, generous portions sizes and a beautiful atmosphere! 100% would recommend to a friend. My partner and I came here for date night..."

Sweetascupcakes

"I had mentally prepared myself for a never ending onslaught of sloppy, Turkish, lamb fat dripping platters, that I have grown accustom to in..."

I Make Food Into Nards

"Went here on a date and it was a lovely spot! The river is beautiful and it feels quite intimate when you're dining. The food was fresh and fast - I..."

Ang Berry

"Awesome food and service! My local Sunday sesh as they usually have live music! Tapas to die for and amazing cocktails, amaretto sour is my favorite!..."

Chris Weight

"Have been here a few times and it is amazing to say the least! The food is so delicious, the ambiance is nice too, I recommend the vegetarian..."

Jessica Walton

"Give me great middle eastern food every time! Fresh tabbouli, baba ganoush and lamb skewers were amazing. Pita breads could be fresher warmer and..."

Johnny

"Cool place to hang out for drinks and cocktails on a Sunday afternoon :) The service is fantastic and the bar has a good selection. There's a nice..."

Smelly Celly

"AMBIENCE = 4.0SERVICE = 3.5FOOD = 4.0One of the cool places to hang out, great interirors, and theme to this place. Views by the water..."

Foodie

"Excellent food, great service and good portion size. Appetisers, dips and salads are all tasty. Haven't had any of the grills. Nice waterfront..."

Toola

"You can't go wrong here. Byblos take great pride in their food and you can tell that by how fresh the ingredients are and the quality of it all...."

Hungrygirl

"Great spot, great service, great food.Dining at Portside, you'd expect to pay inflated prices. Byblos serves good food, well seasoned, well..."

Food Glorious Food

"Ah Byblos how I love you! The only way you could improve is to serve 5 dishes of your whipped garlic for each tower of power instead of 2!..."

Doc Stigmergy

"Went to Byblos for the first time with some good friends. Had heard some good reviews about this place. Food was exceptional, wine was great,..."

Easts - Roosters 1980

"Not a fan of the over-priced food/tapas here. There are too many staff on and not enough quality service. The drinks though are amazing and so much..."

Anita Weiss Leone

"-----26 Feb, 2016-----Another amazing meal at Byblos! We started with Shanklish which I can only describe as the tastiest cheese salad I've..."

Satiety Society

"I went to lunch on Saturday with a friend and ordered 3 plates to share. The food was really simple and tasty. The standout dish was the shaved lamb...."

2Star

"This place was exceptional in every way ! The ambiance was inviting the service was absolutely amazing. The food was unbelievably flavourful and did..."

Tash

"Went to Byblos Hamilton for my birthday recently with a party of 20. The waitress was so attentive and accommodating, a few people chipped in to give..."

Nick Francis

"Saturday night at Byblos, ordered at 8.30pm and didn't start receiving the food till 9.30pm, so service was quite slow. Nevertheless, the food was..."

Betty & Jason

"Always a pleasure to dine here. Fantastic setting and beautiful food. The sharing platter for 2 is consistently excellent and a great place to bring..."

Mattywii

"Awesome food, love the lamb mixed grill and cheese pastries and cheese dip oh my it's to die for my partner and I live locally and come here all the..."

EmilinaMay

"Open until midnight but upon arriving at 9:30pm on a Sunday we were informed by the maitre d that the kitchen had closed. Lingered for a round of..."

HotPotato

"I've been to Byblos for many different occasions over the years and it hasn't ever let me down. Absolutely love the variety of flavoursome Lebanese..."

Lauren Buchanan

"Ahhh a cold beer and escargot on a Saturday afternoon watching the cruise ship board - can't get any better! Oh except if you were to add in an order..."

Vanilla

"Went here for a work function food was ok. Didn't love the halloumi or the dessert but main and everything else including the service was fantastic..."

Fallon Barnes

"Been dying to return to this place for a while. Every dish were delicious, although the plating could be a little less aggressive at times but those..."

The Invisible Food Critic

"On a busy Saturday night, the service we had was great. Cocktails arrived quickly and the share platter for two not long after. The mezat and grilled..."

Elbow Room

"Okay. Food was alright but not really to my taste. A more classy restaurant than I prefer, where the atmosphere isn't as relaxed. The staff were all..."

Georgia

"Lovely decor, good wine list and menu, thoroughly enjoyed the platter for two, couldn't fit in..."

Lauren

"Good food, nice view at night, great friendly..."

Nutty

"OUR FAVOURITE RESTAURANT! Fantastic food, Great Service, been back several times and will go again and..."

DD

"Good cocktails:) always enjoy the service too. Good night out in our..."

Nameko

"Love love love. We have been to Byblos twice now, and both were great. The food is flavoursome and a good variety. We have tried the platter for two,..."

Mrs.maree.ross

"Vegetarian paradise. Superb menu for..."

Giulia

"Fantastic - location and atmosphere was great, food was quick and staff were attentive. Just a note that the private lounge area is more for drinking..."

Nicole Scott

"Good Food Terrific cocktails. Good food-- terrific cocktails- What more can you want....Byblos is a winner, as the title says. The..."

JAK

"Tasty. Dinner here was a breeze literally! We were seated outside overlooking the river as the sun set. The meal was full of flavour and when we were..."

Bronz

"On finding my receipt from Saturday night in my wallet I remembered to write this review! First time at Byblos on the weekend, we ate in what looks..."

BrutallyHonest

"Amazing food, average service. My partner and I arrived around 15 minutes after the rest of our party who already had drinks, and after being seated..."

Mousey

"Atmosphere, food and staff are great. Sam and his awesome staff are definitely a main attraction to..."

Sharon Lee

"I have to say I love this place :), first time here and service was spot on, the lovely Irish boy that served us did a great job on this busy night,..."

Miss Foodie

"Busy Friday afternoon/early evening without a booking and a baby with a pram the staff were awesome and able to accommodate us. Wait staff very..."

Max's Mum

"Came to Byblos for dinner with a few friends and really enjoyed it. We went the banquet (or whatever it's called) and although I found this a bit..."

IllTryAnythingOnce

"Fantastic atmosphere, tuck yourself into the corner couches and share tapas with friends. Chat over cocktails right on the riverfront. Staff have..."

ARB

"Decent food, great drinks. Having had a lovely dinner experience in January, we went again today for lunch. We chose to stay with the grills this..."

Avijit Ray

"Food excellent, wait staff ok, wine list good whilst not extensive but clearly this restaurant has a strong focus on being a cocktail lounge......"

Lamb N Champers

"Service started slow but picked up and our waiter was great- friendly and efficient. Food is delicious and portions generous.Location is great-..."

Willstar

"Planned a low key dinner to celebrate a birthday - and a lovely evening was had by all. was initially seated at the tunnel but the high chairs were..."

Wn

"Very good. Wish we had made reservations, as it was pretty packed and we ended up sharing a table. We shared the platter for 2 which was..."

Tanya

"So beautiful. Food was good nothing amazing but the staff and area was what made is..."

MMMMMM Coffee

"Amazing service thanks to Sam, managed to fit us in even though restaurant was..."

Nick Crotty

"Great Weekend Spot. Attentive staff, fantastic cocktails, inventive mock tails and superb food.Both the Portside Brisbane and Portside..."

HungryTummy

"LOVE. This is one of my favorite restraunts! We get one of the the set menu's and it has never wronged us. The cocktails are fabulous the food is..."

Nat

"Had dinner here with my partner.. We shared some tapas and had a really nice time; the wait staff were friendly and helpful; food tasty and for tapas..."

Black Hat Dave

"We'll be going back there. Great food. Waitress, though, may need some instruction as she found it hard to understand some simple requests. My group..."

Elle

"A pefect celebration. I have a good friend who raves about Byblos and I have long been wanting to try it - but it's on the other side of town from me..."

Melisa Lewins

"Dinner by the Brissy River. Very inviting atmosphere, we went back again we enjoyed it so..."

Tezz From Brizzy

"Food quality was good, however the portions were way too small for the price. I had the lamb cutlets, only 4 small ones on the plate- very tasty but..."

Little One

"Never..."

Rufus Morris

"Definitely going back!. Best dining out in a long time! Unfortunately, we weren't able to do the food real justice, as we had to rush off to a Cirque..."

Kellygrace347

"Pretty good. Hey, this place was really good for a night out with 9 other people. They had a lot of big groups and big tables in the restaurant, and..."

Brendan

"A Great Experience. My husband, daughter and I had a great night out at Byblos. The food was great, the cocktail list extensive and the service was..."

Talksalot

"Good. I do like Byblos and always find the food is great tasting however it is expensive for what you get. I also find the fact that they take your..."

Bella

"I love the broad cocktail & drinks menu, a very vast selection which caters for all tastes & moods. Great selection of mezats; a fun sharing..."

Sam

"Consistently good food, service and cocktails. Unobtrusive service where nothing is too much trouble, even for a large..."

Skellykokley

"I recently discovered this place and i had a great experience! Menu is mostly made of greek specialties but the restaurant deco looks like north..."

Benenuts

"Loved it!. Totally awesome drinks list and funky bar.Food was delicious and well priced. Desserts were delicious too. Awesome..."

Iayesha

"I really like everything about Byblos.. The staff are cheeky and fun, whilst still being efficient and helpful. I even had one waiter who came up to..."

Melikins

"A great place for a drink on the weekend to enjoy the view by the water and..."

David Hanlin

"Fantastic place, service friendly and charming, at times a little slow,food absolutely gorgeous and an amazing , eclectic array of cocktails.very..."

Martina Bilek

"Mediterran Delight. When we arrived for lunch a huge cruise ship was in port and the view of the river was obscured for a short time. Exciting to..."

Retro Girl

"Absynthe tower is the highlight of the joint. Extensive alcohol collection but obviously..."

Kessler

"Had some beautiful cocktails here and enjoyed the tapas plates, although some were a bit average. Overpriced, but a lovely night out with great..."

Kylie

"7/10....great service from slick floorstaff. Excellent cocktails and good winelist. Average..."

Jason

"Gin Martini Please. Go for the cocktails, not the..."

Manup

"It's the "vibe". Fabulous decor, good drinks and a great location makes byblos the choice for pre-dinner drinks at Portside.There's a..."

Jim

"Great cocktails and a nice relaxed atmosphere. If you are looking for a fine dining establishment Byblos is not it. However, if you are looking for..."

Delicieux

"Le chique le cool. Went here to de-brief post Alice in Wonderland. Great drinks, nice food, and our waiter was a hottie! Hey, if you read this, call..."

Marcus Foth

"Anywhere that can mix up a pre dinner fejoia vodka cocktail is already in my good books, coupled with friendly entertaing staff, a range of relaxed..."

Ninja

"Great. Had dinner here last week. It was tops, the platter for 2 was spot on in size & quality, the service was good, and the drinks here are..."

Ben

"Mediterranean. Great food and good selection available for the seasoned professionals of Lebanese food. If you have never tried this style before the..."

Jam

"Great for partys and if u want a bite to eat or..."

Josh Wegener

"...the lebanese bread and sweetness of the tomato were so good together and the dressing just tied everything..."

TWARH

"Situated along the picturesque wharf of Hamilton, Byblos is a Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurant, which was great in accommodating my friends..."

Toby Nguyen

"Byblos are dishing up some belly-warming Lebanese comfort food this winter. I suggest trying the Moghrabieh – warmed couscous and chickpeas..."

Hannah Lewis

"We had an overall good impression of Byblos. Even though it was quiet when we got there, there's something about the atmosphere and style of food..."

Cora Chen

"Get the negative out of the way first. The place is noisy, but not much they can do about that. The lady that took our order did it all by memory,..."

John Montesalvo

"Absolutely amazing experience. Ordered a lot of food and everything was so rich with flavours we cleared up every plate. Table service was on point..."

Jacob Gobourn

"Amazing dining experience all round. Great service, and excellent food. If it weren't for poor weather it would have been a lovely view of the river,..."

Ana Djordjevic

"Amazing food and service. The staff were really helpful and recommended the platter for two that could be made for three people. It was just the..."

Susannah Lovegrove

"Highest quality of staff, friendliness and service I've had in a long time. High end. The food presentation and flavours were exceptional...."

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