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

Byblos Bar And Restaurant

84/100 (2007 ratings)

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Mediterranean

Middle Eastern

Lebanese

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Falafel

Kabobs

Fattoush

Baba Ghanoush

Halloumi

Salad

Lamb Shoulder

Calamari

Lamb

Calamares

Fish

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Mediterranean

Lebanese

Middle Eastern

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Live Music

Wheelchair Accessible

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Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

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Takeout

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Mid-range

"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...."

Naosha Chalvatzis

Ahmet's Turkish Restaurant

80/100 (6313 ratings)

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"Ahmet's is a Brisbane institution which must be protected at all costs. You are not too cool for Ahmets. It's Turkish cuisine at its finest. Anyone..."

Tinmans Treats

"We ordered Iskender kebab, beef skewers and spinach and cheese borek. We ordered the borek as starter and little did we know it would be too much. As..."

Foodieforlife

"I was suggested to dine here this evening as my brother and I were seeing a play at QPAC.The restaurant is large and functional, it's position..."

Sards Foodie Reviews

"Ahmets Turkish restaurant is Beautiful atmosphere friends Servis was delicious food ..."

Esma Bal

"🍚 Food was amazing! We had the kings feast - too much to eat but we wanted to eat it all! 🍷Lots of authentic drink options, try the house..."

Perth Foodie

"I have been there for a few times so far. Overall an awesome experience. King's feast is more than satisfactory. I would recommond lamb pide and beef..."

Vrindulger

"Had a wonderful time with family and the food was amazing. The intermittent belly dance performance add to the fun in the evening.Only..."

Tanihouse4

"What a great restaurant. I loved how colorful this place was. The service was also nice even tho they were quite busy since it was Mother's Day. For..."

FOODIE ADVENTURE

"The pleasant experience from this restaurant heavily relies on its physical ambience. The food was hearty, albeit a little too salty, but lacked..."

Gobhian

"This is some amazing Turkish food - we went to the $10 pide all day and all night special and they were soo good! The service is so lovely and..."

Dephialis

"Such beautiful interior and great food... we had a mixed skewers and hummus with chorizos to share between the two. Food was plenty!! I also ordered..."

Lucianna Guo

"I love the Pides at Ahmet’s as well as everything else they serve. I think Turkish food is one of those cuisines where you can really tell if the..."

Brandon Proctor

"We love Jason the manager! Ahmet’s has been a favourite of mine ever since I performed a Christmas magic show there for a group of families..."

Stephanie Sunshine

"The food was great. The only real complaint I have is the portion sizes for the skewers. We ordered the mixed skewers and only got two skewers, which..."

LaMondo

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

Just Another Aussie In Vancouver

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

Tiffany Wang

"This has got to be one of the best places I have ever eaten, value for money and the ambience. I was travelling for work, with a large group of..."

Don C

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

Nisha Sharma

"*Rating is a 3.5*Came for dinner on a Friday night and the place was packed. We were seated after a short wait on cute traditional style low..."

Food_Glorious_Food

"Friendly service and such a wonderful atmosphere. The menu is plentiful in both food and drink, multiple vegetarian options available.Had 3 meze..."

Tamara

"One of the best places to go in Brisbane, amazing food and good service. A nice place for it too especially after an evening in Brisbane. Highlights..."

Conor McNeish

"Three friends & myself enjoyed a pide each after a matinee show. The bread was light, tasty & delicious. The staff friendly & welcoming. Many of the..."

Maureen Cootes

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

Jessie Benjamin

"Highlight: Calamari and bread with dips!Great vibe and awesome food. Fiance and I came in for a quick dinner, ordered a little bit of everything..."

Gab De Leon

"I absolutely loved this place and can't wait to go back here. I got the lentil soup which was liquid gold to my stomach and also ordered a few other..."

Emily

"Beautiful middle eastern aura! Food is full of flavours and we walked in on a Tuesday night so got lucky to order their special $10 Pide! Their saleb..."

Drishti Papnoi

"I had heard great reviews about this place and finally got a chance to go last night. There was live music on at the time and with all the busy..."

The Jaminator

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

Ryan

"Went for dunner last night and had a great time, the kings feast was well worth the money and the rose garden delight was amazing. The service was..."

Max Phillps

"Liked the pide, and the dessert share platter. Friendly helpful staff, a great place to catch up with friends on a Sunday afternoon. Turkish..."

Chinook

"Incredibly delicious, I tried stuffed eggplant and Iskander Kebab, it was beautiful!!! I can have that food every day! Highly recommend for your..."

Sherie McCowen

"Visited here last night, great food and service, lovely venue we will be back very soon, We started with the homemade Turkish bread it was lovely and..."

Babs Smith

"Enjoyed our dinner at Ahmet's. First off, the food was very good.The lamb and bulgur kofte and the spinach cheese pastry mezze were very tasty. Loved..."

Kritika Kamath

"Took advantage of the dimmi sale and went to grab some food with my honey DianaW .Smelled the mixed grill from the tables next to us and was..."

Charles

"Delicious food, but large groups can confuse the wait staff. Sometimes a bit noisy but otherwise great atmosphere. Last few times though we booked..."

Sharona Maree

"I'm rating it high as I was impressed with the service and meal that I had received (even though it was small and quick). I'm very interested to try..."

Dejan

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

Crystal A

"Came here on saturday night. Was very busy and got a seat with my fiance straight away. Waiter we had was very attentive with a high energy and..."

Sammbo

"Very busy at night like most restaurants on grey st. Very cultured environment and good customer service. To food was nice with a wait time of about..."

Brandon Do

"The service is very good, the waiting-time is very short, waiters are passionate and serve quickly. The food is special and delicious, and the..."

Evvvanhyx

"It is such a nice place. Was super busy and yet we were seated and served very quick. My partner wasn't too hungry so we took various entres and..."

Ann

"Love love love this restaurant! Despite the fact that I love Turkish food, this place is THE cutest ever. Their food has so much flavor with all the..."

Cheyenne Steel

"Always happy to go back and we are most happy with the food, which they serve in the true style. The pide is very authentic and we feel to be in..."

Ozlem Muhtar

"On the surface it looks a bit pricey but the are large, and the quality of the food is fantastic. So once you take that into account it is pretty..."

Nathan B

"After a trip to Turkey in 2009, I always look for authentic Turkish food here in Brisbane and this is exactly that. Great service and genuine value...."

Graeme Walls

"I've been here for twice already. The foods here are absolutely amazing, authentic, special and delicious. I love the aroma of Turkish foods..."

Arwen_xin

"I should say Ahmet's Turkish Restaurant is beyond my expectation!The bread basket with three self-chosen dips is absolutely amazing, including..."

Cloris

"Ahmet's was my pick to take all visitors when I lived in Brisbane for it's unbelievable ambiance. Brightly coloured silks drape from the roof and the..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Ahmets has been around for a while and today decided to go for lunch there with my wife. We shared the mixed plate,lamb kofta, Turkish bread and baba..."

Esquirefoodie

"Very good food! Excellent flavours, good customer service! Overall superb experience! A must go for all foodies! Have been there a couple of times,..."

Nisha

"I have always heard raving reviews about this place but I never really paid much attention to it until the last couple of months - and I wish I had..."

Mr X

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

Arbs

"Excellent ambience and decor and Southbank is wonderful location to have a restaurant, so this place is off to a good start. I've tried a few dishes..."

Kan Do

"A huge space that accommodated 12 of us with a minutes notice. The food and drinks came out quickly, everything was extremely tasty and it was a..."

Krishna Brannigan

"Came here last weekend and everything was just amazing! The food and service was lovely! Will definitely come back soon, since I completely fell in..."

Jackie S.

"Went for lunch for fathers Day today, got the breads to begin with. Then we shared a few mezze dishes - lamb dumplings, calamari, Mediterranean..."

David Robinson

"Eaten here a few times,Delicious Turkish food, fantastic service and set in a lovely authentic setting, the belly dance was great everyone really..."

Jason

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

Fatih Bozkurt

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

Indi Farquharson

"Location: obviously greatAmbience: superb! There's a lot happening there and everything is Turkish, has a great feel. Outdoor is lovely..."

Netkith

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

Damagemanagement

"Popular restaurant on the Southbank strip. No problems getting a table on a Tuesday night even though the restaurant was quite busy. We opted for..."

Troy Mortleman

"Ahmet's is a good restaurant in a nice location. Food is generally good and staff are friendly. Have been here a few times celebrating or just for..."

JaSaMu

"While all of the food was great and everything had great flavours, the service was generally lacking. Although we ordered our drinks with our food,..."

Sam B.

"Amazing!!! We went on a busy Friday night & thought there would be a delay in receiving our food and no customer service, but we couldn't have been..."

Hayley04

"Without a doubt, one of the highlights of Brisbane's dining scene, there are few places even remotely like it. That is, Ahmet's Turkish right in the..."

Atreyu

"Ahmets was always the number one choice for my family and I because of its authentic feel, superb ambience, impressive Tuesday night belly..."

Sen-sei

"Dined here a few times and I must say the food is fantastic! Also the platters are super large and a real feast, prepare your stomachs for this one...."

KTY

"I've only been once so I haven't tried a large variety but the pizzas are excellent and very filling. The atmosphere is also wonderful and the..."

Kirra

"I seriously love this restaurant and have never had a bad meal here! The atmosphere is great and the staff are very very friendly. I find Ahmets..."

AEM

"I had treated my mum to a night at the theatre and we decided to grab a bite to eat beforehand. We stumbled out of the carpark right across the..."

Melisa Lewins

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

Poached Egg

"We came here on a Sunday and it was quite busy. It had a great middle Eastern atmosphere down to the bedouin style dining area. We started with a..."

Sahar&Aurelio

"I have been to Ahmets a few times now and I always love the food. The only criticism I have is that the staff come over and ask how your meal is..."

Brisfoodiefangirl

"We got the King Feast Platter and that was definitely worth every penny! It came with entree, mains, dessert and house wine. Food was an array of..."

Kimi Pangilinan

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

Delfisky

"this place is really good. but my favourite thing is the Nutella baklava ..."

Coffee Jo

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

Anita Weiss Leone

"Delicious. Turkish bread with dips were exceptional- had so much I could not finish the main dish... But still good. Cocktails excellent, service..."

Gurion Ang

"Went with my boyfriend and son. The dips were supurb, ordered a soup was delicious. It has a great atmosphere and the food was quite good. The..."

Lady Bacon

"Limited food range and the price is pretty expensive $$. I ordered a Turkish pizza. It was okay, the pizza was a bit too dry and perhaps it would..."

Besleo28

"I love this place! I have been here twice now and it has been equally great both times. The stuff are so friendly. The service is great. The food is..."

Helen

"Food good. Air con..."

Nutty

"Really nice Turkish food and lots of it!. At Ahmet's we ordered the King's feast banquet to share amongst us. This banquet had nearly everything..."

Lambo Blair

"Faultless. Don't understand all the negative review, have never had a bad meal here and everyone I know agrees. Sure it is busy and lively but it is..."

Mattywii

"Brilliant food and outstanding service!. This was my first time eating Turkish food and this place is now a new favorite - will definitely be coming..."

Kittypie2008

"Great food, atmosphere, but pricey.. I attended as a party of 7 at the very busy time of 6pm on a Saturday night. The place was nearly full, but the..."

Facebook User

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

Peter Cooper

"Great location, cool decor, open kitchen to tantilise the taste buds... Waiteress was friendly however the good was a little slow to come out of the..."

Fi

"Good for tourists or groups. Ahmet's is more of a Turkish theme restaurant than a serious dining experience. It's a big, nosiy, busy place. Service..."

Jameskilgour

"So good. Love everything about this place. Beautiful decorations everywhere, comfortable seating, great atmosphere, attentive and helpful waiters...."

K

"Fantastic family dinner tonight. Great food, wonderful live entertainment that most restaurants sadly lack. Loved the band and the belly..."

Shaila Glasbergen

"Went to ahmets for some share plates.. food - okay, dips were very good, the cheese balls were extremely salty, I couldnt eat it, cutlets a very good..."

Rachee Baybee

"We really enjoyed this , busy packed on sat night , but the vibe was buzzing , lots of positive energy , they had a belly dancer , people were..."

Muncher

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

Foodie

"Had the platter for 2 (meat) and 2 glasses of wine.Cost was moderate $50 per person. Service was amasing very fast and very well presented...."

Anna Bridgeman

"Food came quick and was DELICIOUS! So..."

Lara

"It was a very lovely evening. The meal we had was so delicious and filling. And the belly dancer topped it all off. Thank you and we look..."

Mel

"Best Turkish Food. I really enjoyed it here, went a couple of weeks ago and it was very busy but we were told what meals would take awhile to cook..."

Chris

"Big on Servings, Small on Taste. I went with three others on a busy night. They were adequately staffed and there were nice violin players standing..."

Quan Tran

"Platter for two is a..."

Melza

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

Sarah A

"Great atmosphere. My partner and I have eaten here twice in the last 6 months. On our recent visit the other night, we were seated outside, which was..."

Lauren

"Great food great entertainment excellent..."

PMoney

"The Service at Ahmets is generally very good and the waiting time is prompt. Yet my main criticism is the options of authentic Turkish foods are..."

Sam

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

Syna

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

Trish

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

John Smith

"A very enjoyable experience. My husband and I dined on a decently busy Thursday night - no booking, but they found us a table right away. Service was..."

Stealth Reviewer

"I had never had Turkish food before tonight but this restaurant is instantly amongst my favourites. The staff are very professional and polite: even..."

Oliver Lavers

"I love this place. Have been here about 5 times now and would definitely recommend. The Iskender (lamb with bread, rice and yoghurt) is DELICIOUS as..."

Kate McLisky

"Never disappoints. I've eaten here many times over the years, most recently in the last month. My sister had the Iskender (delicious as usual) and I..."

Jo Sorrentini

"Food was great, and came out quickly. Breads with dips are to die for! Staff were friendly, although I asked 4 times for water and never got any...."

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"Favourite Restaurant in Brisbane. Ahmet's is hands down my favourite restaurant in Brisbane. My whole family loves it. I personally love Iskender......"

Sean Yeong Wei Chin

"Great food and atmosphere. I have had dinner in this restaurant twice with my girlfriend and recommend it. 3 things about this restaurant..."

Bennie

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

Jason

"Incredible meal!. I visited for the first time when I came for dinner with my mother and my daughter - and it started with the service.We..."

Sarina

"Delish!. We dined here for lunch on the weekend & ordered a platter for 2. Absolutely delicious! Generous platter size, great turkish beer & friendly..."

Suzanne

"Amazing. I brought my family here 12 months ago and I came back again on the weekend and both times I haven't been let down. The service was..."

Big Dave

"I'd say overall it's not a bad place... We shared the platters which for the most part were good.. However the service was somewhat lacking for the..."

Mandy

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

Jack

"Good experience. Went there on a Sunday night and it was quite busy. However, we were able to get a comfy seat inside as requested. The turkish..."

Bek

"Went to Ahmet's on a Friday night. Pretty busy restaurant but had plenty of staff to accommodate for this much business. Service was quite good I..."

Enzo S

"This place is a gem in South Bank. Went to Ahmet's prior to Xmas 2011 with some friends. We were looking for a place to eat along South Bank but..."

EpicuriousLady

"Huge meal!! Great value for money! Amazing flavours!!!!! Loved..."

Maddison-Rose

"We discovered Ahmet's last night (Sunday), when we came up from the Gold Coast looking for a nice meal and some atmosphere. Ahmet's looks beautiful,..."

Melanie

"An experience. After an awful experience at a neighbouring restaurant (we got a refund on a Scoopon and went to find another place to eat), we ended..."

Lilreddotinoz

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

Sneakyleeny

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

Leah

"We had dinner at ahmets last night. It was my months 60th bday party. It was great.. Fantastic service we had three waiters attending to our table...."

Elo

"Been here about 4 or 5 times (once was for my birthday and got picked by a belly dancer: very interesting experience haha) and i've enjoyed myself..."

Derek

"Great Night Out. Fantastic atmosphere, drinks, food... A nice modern spin on an Aussie Turkish restaurant.I actually took my family here..."

Simon

"Impressed with improvement. A group of us went to Ahmet's at South Bank last night and were all quite impressed. I had visited Ahmet's before (a..."

TP

"Beautiful flavours, at a price. Ahmet's has wonderful decor, great food and high quality belly dancing (weekends?). Prices are at the high end..."

Andrew Mowat

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

Ashley

"Went with hubby and his friends to this restaurant, a note: must book in advance as it is always pack and full..however, great food they have (love..."

Amira Amanda H Nazer

"Very nice place for a night out. Great food and fabulous service. The place may be totally packed most nights, the service is still quite good in..."

Aarti

"Very consisten good food. I have been to ahmets 4 times over the past 6 months, each time I have to admit I always get the same meal, which is the..."

Jason

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

Steven Dudley

"Always good. I love Turkish food and there's a reason this place has like 20 awards on the wall and is constantly packed full of people. I've been..."

Jen

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

Karola

"Tasty and..."

J March

"Good food, good location, clueless service. But they were flat-out, so I'm happy to let that one slip. My only other issue is the price. It's not..."

Mr. White

"We got the Kid-sized Pide (oven-baked Turkish "pizza") for the boy. He loved it so much that he ate most of the pide by himself. 'Twas a shame that..."

Expat Gourmand

"First time visit. Lunchtime atmosphere was quiet. Had seen it packed out the night before and the atmosphere was certainly alive. Service was..."

Row F.W.

"South Back is quite the place! So much to see and do! Grey street has lots of eateries to choose from. Ahmets was excellent! Patios on both sides,..."

Yodaman Solo

"Ahmet’s is truly a flavour sensation! The Turkish bread in particular was fresh, fluffy and unlike anything else I’ve had in Brisbane. The..."

Brooke

"I went to Ahmet’s for the first time and I thoroughly enjoyed the food. The pricing was reasonable and the service was great. I liked the variety..."

Duli S

"The ambiance inside is amazing, feels like you are in Turkey. The food was so delicious and flavourfull. We had the Turkish bread and the mix..."

Monsta114

"We have been here so many times, and each time it's been an amazing experience, we love the dips and the bread, this Turkish restaurant has been so..."

Fareena Hold

"Spacious and beautiful place. The servers are attentive and joyful. The shank, which is very tender, comes with potatoes. Lamb steak pide has a good..."

Noorzidah M N

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

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