TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

Blackbird Bar And Grill

90/100 (5245 ratings)

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Beef

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Scallops

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Contemporary

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Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Private Dining

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

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Fine Dining

"My mum and I enjoy our Easter Sunday lunch at the Blackbird restaurant. I did not make a reservation as I was not sure our arrival time. We arrived..."

Frances Ma

"Booked a table for my partner and I for his birthday and we had a magnificent time. The staff were very professional and accommodating from the time..."

Natassja Goodier

"Had cocktails at the bar and diner after that, last Thursday at Blackbird for a very special occasion, as my parents came over to visit me from the..."

Cindy Kokkelkoren

"Wow 10 of us went for my husbands birthday. The place was very busy as you would expect on a Saturday night. Our table was in a great position with..."

Melinda Cosstick

"Had lunch at Blackbird today. Steak was exceptional, service absolutely fantastic, wine list superb. The professionalism and knowledge of all staff..."

Aaron A Goldwater

"The most fabulous place. The view was beautiful. The service was perfect. The food was sublime. I can’t recommend it highly..."

Sara Davidson

"It was exceptional service by our server for my 21st. The chefs and bartenders were amazing with food and drinks catering to our needs. Cannot..."

Biddy Best

"New Years Eve was absolutely wonderful. The food was incredible, so much so that I was way too full to even think about diving into any of the..."

Stephanie Wynne

"Beautiful wedding venue. Staff were very attentive and food was beautiful. Would recommend for view of the river..."

Rosemary Louise

"Food was amazing, loved the menu and service fantastic. Great staff were very friendly and helpful. Would certainly recommend for a special night..."

Linda Beyerle

"Great venue, delicious food, attentive staff and highly recommend..."

Robyn Bonke

"The wood grilled beef was delicious and tender, and the assorted dessert plate was so lovely and refreshing !! Service was excellent and the view was..."

Trinh Nguyen

"The food and service was very good. It started out a lovely night being able to talk to people easily and then a massive group came in who were..."

Foodfantasia_

"We tried blackbird on recommendation. We decided on the degustation and weren't disappointed. The swordfish was the absolute standout dish with..."

Della L Wilson

"Had an incredible time there, food was amazing and the waiter was down to earth and always ready to be of service. Will definitely come back again..."

Cassy Khor

"Really yummy steaks with good recommendations from the knowledgeable staff. The Angus was a perfect medium rare and such great value. The potatoes..."

Mark

"Last Wednesday, I had the privilege of being invited to an exclusive dinner at Black Bird Bar and Grill. The theme of the dinner was The Farmer,..."

Espresso&Matcha

"Only had a beer here but really good view, the bartender was friendly, atmosphere was really good. The menu was abit small and price were a bit high..."

Dr Lin

"First time at Blackbird for my birthday dinner with a friend. The service was friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere, and lighting wasn't too dark...."

Angel Nguyen

"Great spot for both a sit down fancy meal and for after work drinks. I’ve been to the restaurant and bar and both have very different vibes...."

Peruvian Palate

"The experience of seeing the lamb shoulder carved up before The Dear Luncher's eyes was enough to result in salivation levels not seen since Pavlov's..."

The Dear Luncher

"Oh my god, I love this place. The food, the view, the drinks! They do beautiful food, I have had many stunning dishes. I would find excuses to..."

Eva Lee

"By far our most treasured place to dine 🍽 We are always blown away with the service, ambience & food! My husband LOVES the seafood platter, he..."

Leo N Carolina Skouros

"Food: 4.5/5 Absolutely mouthwatering food, the steak is amazing along with the market fish, gnocchi and soft shell crab. Honestly all amazing..."

Belle

"Spectacular views, lovely cocktails. It was a very busy night, and I'd want to try again on a quiet night. The drinks range is exceptional. Mac and..."

L P

"Last night was a classy affair with some close friends and fantastic food which created an amazing atmosphere!!! Dirk was our host for the evening,..."

Melinda Jenny May Salter

"What a great spot! We had originally thought Blackbird was only an after-works drink spot but oh how wrong we were. The food is fantastic! Our faves?..."

The Other Jenners

"Had a mini party to celebrate my friend's birthday in a group of five. Lay-out done up very grand and we can imagine how joyful to dine in at night..."

Ronnielui2003

"The ambience of the actual restaurant was good, with a somewhat good view of the story bridge. The food was good but inconsistent - my steak, the..."

L+N

"FOOD 4 0SERVICE 3.5AMBIENCE 4.0The bar and casual dining area are a great place to hang out. Great views to the city and cosy..."

Foodie

"If meat is your thing - this has to be one (if not) the best in Brisbane. It attracts the prices of Eagle Street dining, but that is justified by the..."

B.leong92

"Pretty good but not great. Good location with a great bar overlooking the river. My meal was ok but my wife's was very nice (sorry cant recall..."

Little Man

"In Brisbane for the day on business, decided we would pop in here for lunch, we were actually the first to enter at the beginning of service which..."

Markii_

"Great service, amazing downlighting, food was incredible haven't had anything that has tasted like it before. My partner and I got the duck breast,..."

Keryn Gill

"Great dining experience with great views of the Story Bridge. Ordered a T-Bone steak and my partner ordered wagyu steak. Steaks were great and the..."

Benji

"Newcomer to the Eagle Street Pier dining precinct is Blackbird Bar and Grill and its presence is well deserved. The experience starts right from the..."

Aussie Meets World

"Trendy bar and excellent restaurant - we had a few drinks at the bar overlooking the river before heading to the restaurant. The soft shell crab and..."

Anthony H

"It's the 2nd time I've been here, but went here for the 1st time with my family for my wife's birthday dinner.The food is fabulously..."

Kanchan Bandyopadhyay

"Had an amazing dinner here - we were really impressed with the fitout, atmosphere and food. The staff were all really helpful, knowledgeable..."

Miammiam

"Beautiful date night spot. The service is always spot on, the food is fresh, delicious and steaks cooked perfectly. The view just makes it the..."

Tasting Plate

"Went for lunch with my brother and sister today and the service and food were incredible. We had the shared pork ribs plus steak and delicious..."

Ashleigh Weidmann

"Came here for a birthday with a large group. We were seated promptly and were wowed by the beautiful interior. Steaks were good, pepper sauce was..."

Katrina

"I came in with a few of my friends earlier today for a birthday celebration and was astonished over how good the service was at this venue. The food..."

Joe Maggers

"As a vegetarian I was impressed by how accommodated I was by the friendly and knowledgeable staff. The hens egg main was sensational and I would..."

Philip Stubley

"We ate until or bellies couldn't handle anymore expecting to pay approx $300! We ended up with a bill just under $150 and we couldn't even finish the..."

Ai Ng

"The location was very nice with a great river view and relaxed and friendly staff. The menu was interesting, and well considered. I could tell a lot..."

2Star

"Had a corporate lunch here on a Monday. The service was very attentive and the food was lovely. Our table shared a shellfish platter with a..."

Tammy D

"We had a share platter of seafood followed by the lamb shoulder. Oh my goodness me - it was fantastic! Great dessert too. I usually find it easy to..."

Alison Chua

"The best steak I have ever had (hanger cut).The service is exceptional. Been here 3 times, about to book again for Sunday. Try the tomahawk if..."

Chris

"I love this restaurant. Seriously good fine dining with a relaxed atmosphere and pumping bar. A go-to restaurant when I visit Brisbane, a city..."

Thefoodbotherer

"(Bar) Work functions here all the time, love the outside seating area, and the cocktails there...but recently they changed the menu...so maybe have..."

Misscharlot

"Great place to dine with great food! I had a cheddar cheese platter and the asparagus risotto (as a main size), both were the perfect size and tasted..."

VegeLover

" If you want to dine with a great view, Blackbird is your place. Tonight we decided to go upstairs to the bar and try their accompanying food and..."

Austin's

"The drinks were delicious - especially the expresso cocktail. The service was fantastic - the bar staff were friendly and the floor staff were..."

Ama

"I have dined at Blackbird twice in the past couple of months, both times at the bar, and I am impressed. With arguably the best view of the Storey..."

Geoff's Kitchen

"Had a mixed seafood platter and it was simply scrumptious! Whilst also being great value at only $32 for two people. Followed this with a tenderloin..."

Jessica

"On arriving at BlackBird the first impressions I got were that the staff were very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is very modern and..."

For Foodies Brisbane- Rebecca Thompson

"First time my girlfriend and I ate dinner at this place. The online booking was easy and I was impressed with the follow up for the reservation on..."

Dean Biskupovich

"Absolutely stunning meal, came here with friends and the food was faultless. The shared mains are huge and represent good value. Beautiful setting..."

Mattywii

"Visited Blackbird for a birthday dinner on a Saturday night. The vibe of the restaurant was great and so was the atmosphere. I loved how they have..."

Theitalianfoodie

"I have dined here a few time and each was better then the last. I personally love the decor and the chilled vibe. Modern Australian done well. ..."

The Food Ninja

"Winter in Brisbane is well and truly upon us and if you’re a keen foodie on the hunt for a warming menu that’s healthy and affordable, fear not!..."

Kbsugarfree

"This place is one of our favourites in Brisbane. We have dined regularly with family (kids 13 and 10) and extended family and we love it. We..."

Jamie

"ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. Very impressive.We went to Blackbird for an 8.30pm booking on Friday night, celebrating our anniversary. This was..."

JJ

"Went there for my 40th Birthday, I have dined 5 times now, and love everything about Black bird. The food is so good and worth the money.It is a..."

Rachel Webber

"The bar area is great, it is on the river and some great views on the outdoor area. The main attraction is the food, the steaks are top shelf and the..."

John Welsh

"My boyfriend and I went here for our anniversary dinner. The decor is beautiful and we had a fabulous view of the Story Bridge. The bread and..."

Sasza Baranski

"What a great night. We had dinner in the main restaurant section & the food was to die for. Very different for Brisbane, well done. The pricing was..."

Jen B

"I go for the very rich Chocolate Pave… Chocolate pavè with poached pear, dates and almond milk ice cream The rich, chocolately sensation of the..."

Life Of A Travel Czar

"Perfect!. My birthday dinner last night was just fabulous in every way - Incredible surroundings with a view of the Storey Bridge with bonus..."

Gaye

"Love It. I'm mystified by some of the previous reviews - I have eaten at Blackbird for both lunch and dinner several times - I love it - thought the..."

C.harvey

"We really enjoyed our meals. Service was wonderful. I would encourage people to book by telephone and not use the online booking. We arrived and..."

Linda

"BlackBird is an exceptional venue. The food is superb, waiters well informed on menu and wine items, atmosphere elegant, and view phenomenal...."

Alexandra Macdonald

"Food with a 'home-cooked by a good cook' feel. My husband and I visited on a Saturday night and thought the food was excellent. We shared a roast..."

Nads

"Food was great, and the decor of the restaurant was beautiful. The service was abit hit and miss and not to the standard I would expect for a..."

N_patto92

"Mostly great. While I enjoyed my evening at Blackbird, I did find the restaurant too noisy and this made it difficult to enjoy conversation over the..."

Lauren

"Lamb For 2. This dish continued to impress me. What a generous portion and how amazingly prepared! This is one of the best lamb dish I get in the..."

Shodeara

"Fantastic! We dined at Blackbird last night and it was absolutely faultless. We had a great table over looking the bridge which was a lovely..."

Nicola

"Benchmark raised in Brisbane. Faultless. Menu and quality of the food & service the..."

BA Baracus

"I came to blackbird with friends for my birthday dinner and the food, service and drinks were incredible. The starters were delicious and presented..."

Hannah Retschlag

"We really enjoyed the wagyu and hanger steaks. The wagyu was especially flavoursome and tender. The view overlooking the bridge is pretty special at..."

Rich A

"Beautiful restaurant with an amazing view! Great service and very good food and wine. Perfect spot for date..."

Lien Nguyen

"Very nice restaurant with great views. Service was just the right balance of hands off and visiting to ensure you are good to go. The steak was..."

Jasen Hicks (Jasen's Customs)

"Amazing steak! Compliments to the steak chef! Cooked perfectly. Sides plenty to share. Dutch potatoes are a must. They are pre wrapped in food clay..."

Ashleigh Swartz

"Had wonderful service here celebrating my birthday. Allergies were easily accommodated.There’s also a bar to enjoy before or..."

Thuy Ngo

"The blackbird was an exceptional establishment, the lady staff member we had tending to our table was an absolute gem she had all our needs taken..."

Jesse Warner

"I couldn't recommend Blackbird highly enough!! Sensational view, fabulous furnishings, great atmosphere, friendly staff. To top all that off, the..."

Sue Leigh

Big Roddy's Rippin' Rib Shack - South Brisbane

88/100 (2700 ratings)

Quick Bites

American

Barbecue

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Poutine

Cheeseburger

Fish

Burger

Pork

Beef

Wings

Chili

Ribs

Sit down

Beer restaurants

Bar

Grill

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Accepts Visa

Serves Alcohol

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Digital Payments

Accepts Credit Cards

Family style

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Takeout

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"Amazing food. Super friendly staff. Huge servings. You can smell the place before you even get there. Icing on the cake as we were leaving we found..."

Megan Andrews

"We've been in Brisbane for a few months now, and Roddy's is the only place we've come back to repeatedly. The ribs are great value, the meat is..."

Kamilah Fox

"Had the half rack of ribs and the single rib all amazing, single rib lituarlally fell off the bone. Sauces were a great extra, try the blue cheese..."

Noah Hallinan

"Ribs, I had the beef with sweet bbq, falling off the bone with delicious flavours. Buffalo wings were perfect, jalapeño poppers with Mac n cheese..."

Callan Liftmitz

"Great place and always busy. Love the food, good service and staff. Limited seating but you can always have a drink while you wait for the best ribs..."

Graham Witherspoon

"As a Montrealer, I've got to say that Big Roddy's poutine is the real deal. Rich, flavorful gravy that saturated the fries just enough to soak them..."

Karen Yuen

"Amazing! We discovered this place purely by looking at google maps for somewhere new to go and what was around.. it was such a cool experience!..."

Kate Marie Jones

"Had a full rack of original pork ribs. 100% awesome. Tasty juicy and falling from the bone. Washed down with a tasty craft beer off the tap. All very..."

Juan Parthenides

"It was a long time coming but the boys at four finger discount sent me your way and i sure wasn't disappointed, quality food and the ribs just fell..."

Mark O'sullivan

"Amazing food and service, definetly some of the best ribs Ive ever had! Well worth the trip up from the gold coast for the food!..."

Ellie Stewart

"The food was out of control. Some of the best beef ribs I’ve ever eaten. 10/10 will come back and try their burgers and..."

Jacob Low

"Big Roddy’s is absolutely legendary. Hosted a private event here and could not have chosen a more epic venue! From the immaculate food to the..."

Sarah J. Vitug

"Excellent scoopon deal. An amazing amount of food for 2 people. And the ribs were to die for, plus the poutine was not too bad considering we have to..."

Cynthia Henderson

"Very tasty ribs, and loving whatever it is they put on the fries...."

Samantha La Trone

"THE BEST RIBS i’ve ever had! 🤤 the green beans were sensational. Very friendly service with quick waiting time. The price matched up to the..."

Hannah

"Great food, great service..."

Ian Varlet

"OzBargain 13th birthday meetups - Brisbane edition. Found out about this last minute and I handed to be able to go, so why not? We feasted on the..."

BrisvEGustation

"My partner and I are visiting Brisbane for the week from New Zealand and have been to Big Roddy’s twice! Not because we didn’t know where to eat..."

Nicola McDonell

"If you're looking for a proper cheat meal then Roddy's won't let you down. I can't pretend to say you're going to lose weight here, but you're..."

Matt Crombie

"This place was great. I wanted something casual with excellent food: that’s exactly what I got!The meat was falling off the bones. I only..."

Arnaud Michelin

"Best burgers in town. Chips were seasoned like nothing else and the staff were incredible. We had a bunch of sides and everything was reasonable and..."

Thomascprizeman

"Very friendly staff and always full. Great ambience and atmosphere all the time.In terms of food, best are the beef ribs by far! Beans..."

Fried Chicken Connoisseur

"Definitely a great place for meat and chips lovers. Large portion, good to share, but a shower is needed after going back home as the good smell..."

Bethi

"4.5/5Just like Adam, Roddy gave us his rib & it was biblical. No-one has done more for ribs since the book of Genesis. Probably.Like..."

Cino's Mum

"Eaten here multiple times and consistently had great burgers and ribs, sides and starters are tasty too. Can't go wrong👍Drinks are..."

Roderick Saba

"Stepped in and saw a big group of people dining in. The only one girl at the counter was busy so we were just waiting to be served as we were not..."

Kee

"We ordered takeaway and the ribs were delicious. Generous services including the sides. The flavours were on point and I’ll definitely be back..."

Nomnom

"Oof. The food is so satisfying. A must go if you're craving ribs or burgers. Nice range of options. Place is a bit small though and can get a bit..."

Jesse Phomsouvanh

"I’m American and love me some buffalo wings, juicy burgers and ribs. This is our monthly date night location. Burgers are to die for. Succulent and..."

V G

"This place is the bomb. Delicious wings? Yes. Fall-of-the-bone ribs? Yes. Great burgers? Yes. Poutine to die for? Yes, yes, yes. The only problem..."

T Loves Food

"The ribs @bigroddysribs were da 💣 Amazing value. Amazing taste. 👉FULL Baby back ribs $36 (Half for $22)👉 Jala-Macca-Pènõ $12👉..."

Traverse

"Remember it was mid June that we dined in this eatery for a Sunday lunch with a voucher. It was not that busy when we arrived around 12:15pm but the..."

Ronnielui2003

"Big Roddy’s Rippin Rib Shack is definitely rippin! Ordered a full rack of pork ribs with the sweet potato fries as the side...."

Anna Ng

"We had a voucher given to us for my partners birthday, we had to wait around half an hour for seating but we got one in the end. The service was..."

Dephialis

"Super yummy food and super awesome customer service. First time in and all options and menu items explained in detail. Food was served quickly and..."

Jjr

"Pros: Amazing food. Everything was delicious and wide range of sauces which were amazing.Cons: More casual dining area. You might be stuck..."

Daniel Long

"Me, my boyfriend & 2 friends had an amazing feast here after buying a voucher on groupon.🍴 The food was so so tasty & the portions were massive...."

Kimberley Norton

"The beef and brisket ribwich was damn tasty! And the poutine was super satisfying. Looking forward to trying the signature ribs next time. We visited..."

Shannon

"Came for dinner on Mothers Day. I must say the staff are super friendly and helpful. The food arrived amazingly fast after ordering. First tried the..."

Fork 'n' Spoon

"Great vibe, welcoming staff and satisfying food. Thoroughly enjoyed my veggie burger. Chilli fries were a little too hot to handle but poutine was..."

Frenchfrygirl

"Best ribs I've had in Brisbane, and half the price of most places. The pork ribs are amazing. And though not normally a fan of beef ribs, I'd almost..."

Kannibal777

"Definitely met expectations, very impressed with the servings and the price. Buffalo wings the perfect amount of spice, and the rib sauce the right..."

Dalena Dang

"Best chicken burger ever!! Reasonably priced. Quality food and quick and friendly service. They also have a very good $10 lunch specials. Make sure..."

Smit

"Excellent Ribs. It literally falls off the bones when you cut into it and melts in your mouth~ would definitely go back again and try other..."

Blair T

"The ribwich burger is a must have. Oh my goodness did it taste good. So much meat and sauce, that BBQ sauce was awesome. The sweet potato fries,..."

Snowden Tapper

"Great venue, great food and great service. Ordered the full rack baby back pork ribs and got a free side of sweet potato chips. Food was out within..."

Darren McNamara

"Yum! Great ribs, lots of sauce, good sides, good service and the prices are very reasonable. My one criticism is that the restaurant is cramped and..."

Glutenfree.Brisbane

"If you've decided calories are no issue, this is by far one of the best places to spend them! While the food is perfect every time, what strikes me..."

Peter Dorsett

"Big roddys Tender fall off the bone melt in your mouth beef . Had the pulled pork burger and my mate had the signature beef short..."

Averagefella

"Since visiting Texas earlier this year we've been looking for a killer feed of ribs that matches the glory we had over there. Found it at Roddy's!..."

RJ

"Roddy's has frighteningly good slaw. You know you’re doing well when you can make something better than I can... and that’s better slaw than I..."

Michael Griffiths

"We were served by Roddy himself, and as soon as he put the plates down and said “Welcome to flavour town” I knew I was in heaven.I’ve..."

Saira Manns

"We tried a few menu items, pork and beef ribs, jalapeno poppers, wings and poutine with coleslaw and corn as sides, all of which were fantastic,..."

Facebook User

"Who is Big Roddy????My partner and I went here expecting American style ribs and that's exactly what we got! Fall of the bone, melt in your..."

Kevin Pitt

"Crunch chips, salty gravy and stretchy cheese. Best poutine ever. The ribs are good, but what gives them life is the delicious dipping sauces. Must..."

Itsyenyabish

"Like it! Had beef ribs with their original BBQ sauce and I was really happy with my food. Customer service was exceptional. I went there on a..."

Annisa Zhafira

"Melt in your mouth ribs and honestly the best green beans I’ve had. Need to get the cheeseburger sauce recipe. Great service, great ambience and..."

Kaitxiv

"9-5 getting you down? Don't want to go home to a hellofresh meal? That's exactly how I felt until my mate called me up and said one word..."

I Make Food Into Nards

"After eating our way around Brisbane and Gold Coast for the past week, I would say that this joint was the friendliest and best value for money...."

Ben Kirk

"Arrived on a wet Sunday afternoon. The restaurant was busy and no tables available. However, after ordering takeaways, seats became available and the..."

Wai Tang

"Only great things to say about Big Roddys! My group came here and were eagerly anticipating it for quite some time, but the moons had..."

Liza

"This place is serving up some serious American eats. Love the plastic bibs on tables (it adds to the whole authentic American experience). Stand outs..."

Peruvian Palate

"Been here for a few times. A great place to have an American-styled BBQ.I have tried the beef short ribs and the St. Louis pork ribs. Both were..."

Putri Matta Unnardi

"The food the service was fantastic why travel to the states for ribs when Big Roddy's Ribs save you the journey to me the beef ribs are unbeatable..."

Gordon Melbom

"Good service, sides were amazing, poutine!!! ..... Had 2 bone beef rib and the poutine, $80 for 2 people with a cider each..... For the price the rib..."

Justin Clark

"Excellent food and service. Ribs were tender and the sauce spot on. Jalapeño poppers and coleslaw also highly recommended. My kids loved their..."

Matt C

"Been here several times now and have tried everything on the menu. The chicken burger "big roddies style" was the best burger I've ever eaten!..."

Ramzilla

"The food was lovely, and the staff were very professional. The poutine was particularly great. Next time I visit Brisbane, I would definitely go back..."

Ribena

"It's about time we had more American style cuisine on offer in Brisbane and Big Roddy has delivered the good and some. Draught beer, casual..."

Marcus Larry Broadley

"Got to hand it to Roddy his ribs are next level! Would kill to know the secret behind these bad boys hahahaha. Can't wait to come and dine here..."

Mike Lloyd

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Joe K

"Came here with some gym friends after a workout for some meaty ribs, and I was not disappointed, Big Roddy himself came out and kept us happy, the..."

Ibtissam Saba

"TL;DR: Truly honest-to-goodness southern fare, that is focused a lot on the meats and having a good time. The craft here comes from so much practice,..."

Atreyu

"From the moment you step into Big Roddy's you are greeted with a buzzing atmosphere and delicious fragrance sure to have your mouth watering. My top..."

Rebecca Alvarado

"Located near the end of Fish Lane, off Melbourne Street behind the Fish Lane Apartments, Big Roddy's Rippin' Rib Shack serves up the best Beef Short..."

Meatballs And Beef Cheeks

"Last week was a trying one to say the least, with my being otherwise occupied, it was a little difficult to focus on the tasks at hand. Of course the..."

Espresso&Matcha

"Good and friendly service... Loved the buffalo wings!Ribs were ok but nothing to brag about eventhough the name of the restaurant should..."

Jesse Mok

"Best ribs in town!Fantastic service, perfectly cooked meals with super fresh ingredients, beers on tap, more sauces than you could ask for and a..."

Daniel Head

"Authentic American food and amazing service!! Awesome vibe too and the people who work there look after you really well. Beef ribs were cooked to the..."

Abigail Lee

"Big Roddy's is the best example of a themed restaurant the south side of the river. The satisfaction of knowing that I will get value for money..."

NenadITR

"From the moment the champion lager hit the tongue, i knew we were in safe hands, easily one of the most vibrant american eats to pop in Brisbane..."

Sean Beardmore

"Holy wow. Originally came here after seeing they offer chilli cheese fries. I've been 3 times now and have still yet to have the chilli cheese..."

Nicola Jade

"So..... not going to lie I took a photo of the sign before I walked in to Big Roddys 😂 obviously I was a tad excited 🙄😅 We were..."

Danielle Griffiths

"Finally South Brisbane has a proper ribs joint. Not only does Roddy do some of the best, "meat falling off the bone" ribs around, everything on the..."

Craig Dobbs

"By far the best ribs in all of brisbane, with many American style restaurants popping up Big Roddy's reigns supreme. The wait on food is incredible..."

Trent Beasley

"Have been here three times now and it has not disappointed. The quality and quantity of the food is always awesome. Tonight I got a half rack of..."

Brooke Pratt

"The burgers we ordered were delicious (fried chicken burger and chicken ribwich) at fair prices. Awesome atmosphere & friendly staff..."

Gemma

"The food was delicious and the service was amazing! The ribs were melt in your mouth and the sauces were a fantastic addition. Lovely service from..."

Megan Woods

"As a completely independent, unbiased third party food reviewer I can honestly say this restaurant is fantastic. All the food is delicious and the..."

Big Roddy

"Great food and cool atmosphere. Had the pork ribs with sweet potato fries. The ribs were fall off the bone delicious and thee beer was a perfect..."

Chris Dobinson

"Big Roddy's is definitely the best rib shack (and American-style dining) restaurant I've been to. I actually think about the 'Fried Chicken Burger'..."

Tom Weise

"Came for the wings and came back again for everything else on the menu. New firm favourite location for delicious Garlic Buffalo glaze 👌 The pure..."

Sholto McNeilage

"We Canadians just couldn't resist the call of poutine. Unfortunately, we picked the busiest night of the year during the Fish Lane Festival and the..."

Canuck In Oz

"This is hands down the best new restaurant in Brisbane. Big Roddys signature ribs are epic. Super tender, no knife needed. All their homemade sauces..."

James Canning

"We dined on delicious pork ribs with a smoky BBQ sauce - well cooked, succulent and flavourful meat. Very kind of the manager to give us the free..."

Gypsy.memoirs

"I passed by a few times and it looked sooo good so I decided to try it. At first I was thinking about it because the ribs are always expensive (for a..."

Dianne Manjarrez

"The best darn poppers I've ever had! This is a must do for anyone living in south brisbane❤️ Situated in Fish lane, this spot really adds another..."

Andrew Davies

"Ordered something different every time I've been and have never been disappointed. Burgers are on point and that big Roddy beer is the best!!..."

Andrew Owens

"Came here for lunch with friends and ordered some of the best American style eats in Brisbane, which is a big call considering how many American..."

Claire

"Epic food. All the ribs are amazing! So many combinations of sides and sauces to try! Poutine is the best thing I've tried. Beware, hot sauces are..."

Henry Saba

"I honestly don't write many reviews, but this place is blew me away! I have been searching high and low for a fried chicken burger in Brisbane and I..."

Krystina Brown

"So delicious! The beef ribs were so tender and tasty and the smokey bbq sauce was great too. Perfect chips and gravy in the poutine. All the servers..."

Shanaine Oxlade

"Best ribs in Brisbane! Reasonably priced compared to other restaurants in the area. They also have delicious burgers, wings and poutine on the menu...."

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