Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Brisbane

Naim

91/100 (4284 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegetarian Friendly

Cafe

Contemporary

Middle Eastern

Australian

Gluten Free Options

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Healthy

Contemporary

Healthy

Middle Eastern

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Brunch

Drinks

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

Falafel

Waffles

Pancakes

Waffles & Crepes

Halloumi

Salad

Cakes

Salmon

Lamb

Hummus

Toasts

Café

Middle Eastern

Contemporary

Healthy

Australian

Café

Seating

Table Service

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Serves Alcohol

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Street Parking

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Highchairs Available

Free Wifi

Reservations

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

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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..."

Mandakini Foux

Gerard's Bistro

90/100 (2343 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegetarian Friendly

European

Middle Eastern

Persian

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Beef

Toasts

Juice & Smoothies

Eggplant

Juice & Smoothies

Suckling Pig

Salad

Octopus

Wings

Crab

Duck

Quail

Oyster

Tuna

Lamb

Salmon

Fish

Pork

Vegetable dishes

Tapas

Parfait

Cod

Sit down

European

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Fine Dining

"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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