TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

Willow & Spoon

88/100 (1977 ratings)

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"First time visiting and vegan. Had the pumpkin two ways, wow, seriously one of the best vegan dishes I have ever had, the flavours! Compliments to..."

Pauline Leonard

"Amazing service!!!!!!!! The food was to die for, the servings were huge and the service was out of this world. Travelled from the Sunshine Coast and..."

StaceyJamie Lee Hyder

"Absolute gem of a spot, delicious and interesting breakfast menu and best of all the staff are super accommodating, letting us bring our dog along..."

Rae Hew

"Friendly staff. The food melted in my mouth. One of the best coffees that I have had in a long time. Will be going back plus telling friends about..."

Patricia Patena

"I've come here three times now, and each time is wonderful! The food is delicious and cooked perfectly, the menu is always interesting and has..."

Jess Wïłł

"The food and coffee is delicious, they have a great kids area and Staff are really wonderful. Our fave brunch..."

Bianca Gilchrist

"Absolutely beautiful brunch. The menu is well thought out and extremely tasty. This is a must do as a dog welcoming..."

Janet Benson

"Maybe the best breakfast in Brisbane. If you want something more exciting than eggs benny or smashed av this is the..."

Dan Hustwayte

"What a delightful place full of surprises and super efficient, happy staff. Was there for a private function and will be back with our riding group..."

Mark Priestley

"Really enjoyed my meal and I thought the service was great too. I would definitely recommend this..."

Margaret Zordan

"Cute little cafe, great customer service by the lovely guy working today and the most delicious breakfast I’ve ever had! We aren’t from Brisbane..."

Narissa Lambert

"Been a few times now - great place to catch up for a breakfast..."

Janice Hughes

"Always a lovely spot to eat! One of our faves. Particularly in love with the cured salmon poke bowl 🍲 delicious every..."

Daniella Topp

"bloody marvellous cafe! don't waste your time and money on poor food and service just go to Willow &..."

Janet Collings

"Always exceptional food & great service. An excellent local place run by people that consistently get it..."

Maree Brown

"Absolutely loved visiting here today! Atmosphere was great. All staff were warm, friendly and welcoming. Despite arriving at Saturday at about..."

Sally Goodwin

"Amazing cafe with Melbourne-grade food and coffee, great menu and friendly service. Also perfect place to go with kids thanks to the play area in..."

Jim Fuoco

"It's been quite some time since my last visit to Willow & Spoon. They have actually relocated but the quality of the coffee remains the same. As..."

DianaW

"Tasty food and lovely staff...."

QT

"Wow! From the moment of walking in, staff were so helpful and attentive. I got The Willow and the pork belly was absolutely massive! Cooked to..."

Maddi Kimber

"After returning from a previous visit and enjoyed our meal today we were disappointed with the food served and the cost of it. Expect to pay price in..."

Bani Mehta

"cute, friendly, tasty, welcoming. presentation was pretty boring and didnt look too good byt they made up for it in the taste. Will be back..."

Laura Waterman

"Tried the new menu today. Had the cassoulett for breakfast. Blown away. Amazing textures and a great start to the day. Nailed this one chef!..."

Mundeep Kaur

"Quaint little cafe with amazing service. The service staff were quick to refill our waters, came frequently to check on how we found our meals and..."

Danelle Lim Yun

"Had a very nice lunch here on Saturday with a friend, the staff are friendly and service is reasonable. The food is interesting and presented very..."

Lambo Blair

"Gorgeous place to catch up with friends for a relaxed Saturday lunch! Good coffee. A friend and I shared the Spanish chorizo and Southern Fried..."

Dee

"So we were meant to have breakfast at home this Sunday morning, but we hadn’t done our groceries yet due to a busy Saturday so decided to go out..."

West End Gem

"Accommodating staff, always pulling you tables and chairs together when you arrive unannounced - sorry!!! Good coffee and a lovely deck out..."

Theo Walcott

"Really good menu. Large back courtyard so really relaxed. I like the Willow and add the truffle hollandaise really great. The coffee is good. The..."

HowStar

"Exciting and delicious menu with big portion size. Great coffee and really friendly staff. The menu has been updated and has heaps of options..."

David Greene

"We finally visited this cafe after reading all the good and tempting reviews on Zomato and Google. Yes, we agree. It’s a must go cafe. We had..."

Marich

"We went pass yesterday and had coffee and a brownie , love the coffee there, and good customer service, we will try their breakfast next..."

LLovefood001

"It was the second attempt to have brekkie at this place early this month (the first time that I missed it because I was too early for its opening)...."

Ronnielui2003

"The best breakky I have had in such a long time! Everything was great here - service, food, quality, pricing and setting. I ordered the smokey pork..."

@Foodieguide_lily

"Loved their signature dish (truffle egg and pork belly) with side of chip. The pork belly was tender soft and truffled eggs smell and tasted..."

Chrystin

"Brunch was amazing. I had 'The Willow' with truffle scrambled eggs and pork belly. The pork belly just melted away in my mouth while the eggs and..."

Kelly Embelton

"Great food, coffee and service. Seating out the back in shade for summer, blankets and plenty of heaters for winter. Kids play area that satisfies..."

TC

"The southern fried chicken exceeded my expectations for lunch on my first visit here. Awesome smoothy of the day too. I'll definitely be back if..."

Paul Phillips

"I love willow and spoon. Great atmosphere and food. Coffee is amazing! It's a great location to host events! Keith is a legend, shout out to his..."

Lauren Stolz

"This a cafe destination for the adventurous foodie. For breakfast and brunch items, there are few safe items on the menu. Coffee is strong and..."

Claire

"For ever such a long time, Willow and Spoon has been really cherished and a popular place for the locals to go to. It has had a couple of locations,..."

Atreyu

"It was a very hot day and the staff welcomed me with their warmest smile but the AC in the cafe was not working well, so It's not a good place to go..."

Djmayy

"This is a place we frequent every couple of weeks. I always enjoy my brunch/lunch here and today was no exception. I had a Chipotle Chicken Bowl..."

Virginia Szombathy

"Very trendy brunch destination with delicious food combinations. We had the karate chicken with avocado and the Atlantic Salmon with croquets. Really..."

The Jaminator

"Food was excellent, service awesome, nice setting and all genuine smiles from the staff! Recommend visitors to come! One of the male waiter was..."

Chocolate Lover

"Nicki and I had probably the best night of our lives. Our guests all had very VERY positive feedback about the venue, the food, and especially the..."

Josh Myth

"My family dined here for a family brunch. The service was very prompt and super friendly. The brunch menu was very diverse and unique which was..."

Chantelle Hiley

"Consistently interesting and delicious food. Good service. Best milkshake I have had as an adult and the coffee is very good too. It looks small but..."

Kylie Lindsay

"Had the most mind-blowing breakfast at Willow and Spoon last week so had to share. The crispy pork breakfast was probably the best breakfast I've..."

Jana Hesketh

"Food and service are exceptional. I have been to Willow and Spoon numerous times and every time, walked away happy, I can't fault the food. I'm..."

Stacey Tran

"This place is just lovely and dare I say perfect for a Sunday brunch. They have seating on the street, inside and in their lovely back garden...."

Nat Scoon

"Cute little cafe located in Newmarket, the breakfast menu is limited. However, first time being here their new menu really impressed me ! I ordered..."

Jenny Ngo

"I don't give out five stars very often but this place wholeheartedly deserves it. We visited for Sunday breakfast and were pleasantly surprised at..."

Lifelovetravelfood

"Please add the chicken tacos to your regular menu. They were soo much better than we expected. We've come back twice hoping they'll be available..."

Ellacreighton

"Yummy Sunday brekky in a cute little converted house. Loved the ramen!! However the 63 degree egg was cold? Perhaps pre cooked and stored in the..."

Jess

"The venue is so cute and the staff are so friendly. I definitely want to go back and try more menu options, such a broad menu and presented..."

Brisfoodiefangirl

"Love this place, delicious food served by lovely people. It has a great patio out the back for relaxed catch ups. The staff always seem really..."

Suzzie Foodie

"Great coffee, friendly staff, fantastic meal (kransky sausage and waffles delicious). Take away coffee cups amazing!Loss on half a point because..."

Ben Tarrant

"Just had an epic breakfast at Willow & Spoon. The whole staff were welcoming and the lovely Eve sorted us out with hot chocolate and a raspberry and..."

Gabrielle

"I have been to willow and spoon twice now in the last month. The Chai brewed with oat milk is the perfect warm comfort drink on these chilly..."

Jordan Donati

"I stopped by Willow and Spoon last week whilst in the area. I grabbed a quick lunch and coffee and found the overall experience to be a positive..."

Global Foodie

"This place is amazing, food is always delicious and creative, service is next level. Always my first choice for breakfast/weekend brunching. Yeah..."

Mat

"I love this place. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Great atmosphere. Coffee and food were delicious. Do yourself a favour and get the pulled pork..."

Stephen Lehane Smith

"Had the Icarus which was ah-mazing. Nothing to fault at all - the flavours were spot on.Took about 1/2 hour for food to come out, but they were..."

N&M

"As my loyal readers would know, we have been trying out a lot of brunch places recently. With our recent interest, we were pleasantly surprised to..."

Espresso&Matcha

"We loved our recent visit to Willow and Spoon! Special mention to the waiter joe who is just filled with enthusiasm and we la la love that! We had..."

AnitaOnChi

"I have driven past Willow and Spoon many times but never dropped in and after our visit I am disappointed that I haven’t sooner! They are open..."

Thebasicbalance

"Cute little cafe in Wilston. I ordered the croquettes, coffee and a juice which were all delicious. Staff were very friendly. Love the fact that it..."

Bridget Dixon

"Great spot for breakfast and coffee. Staff are super helpful and food is always delicious. Can get busy on the weekends so would suggest making a..."

Jess

"I had a great lunch today. Willow and Spoon make a great and simple food very tasty as well, I had my banana and coconut smoothy seriously it was..."

Edy Pacheco

"I went here for breakfast on a Sunday morning. I found the staff friendly and attentive. The menu had some interesting items while still having..."

Sophie

"Great family-friendly cafe. Good food, nice surroundings and a relaxed, happy atmosphere and staff. A sunny, grassy area at the back is great for the..."

Fortheloveoffood

"Best breakfast special this morning! Confit duck rosti. Yum yum..."

Gloria W

"10 out of 10 for customer service.. My girl friend and I ordered coffees this morning and after waiting for about 15mins asked for our beverages and..."

Bronz

"Fantastic service. Really enjoyed our brunch experience at this cafe this morning. Great service from its friendly staff and the food was tasty with..."

Brisbee35

"Great atmosphere and coffee. Stopped in for a quite coffee and snack, fantastic!!Ordered the bowl of coffee and banana bread....Awesome coffee,..."

Murphy75

"Great service, great food, but squishy. We made the mistake of turning up on a weekend without a booking, We got a table - right on Newmarket Rd,..."

Louisthe1

"Great food and great service!. A group of 5 of us went for dinner. We all ordered differently and we were all individually impressed. We ordered the..."

Jane_maree1960

"Really delicious dinner here early on a Saturday evening! Gnocchi was one of the best I've ever had ( including a genuine Nonna's) and lamb was..."

Yum Yum

"Nice place for a coffee and cake. Meals are tasty but minimal tables in nice area- wouldn't eat out the back again. Take away coffee is also very..."

Amy

"A great atmosphere with quirky decor and friendly, fast service. We ordered from the breakfast menu and I received the best poached eggs I've had in..."

Shelley Belly

"I'm a local and I go to willow and spoon about once a week the staff are beautiful. The young girl Tess I think her name is, she is always very..."

BurstandBloom

"Have been to Willow and spoon for breakfast, Lunch and dinner. The food is always delicious and the staff are so welcoming, friendly and go beyond to..."

Kylie White

"Wonderful atmosphere, excellent service and specular meals, definitely check this one..."

Rebecca Culverhouse

"Good service. My wife & I went there last Saturday. Busy as. Service was very good with attentive staff and quick they were too. A bit out of the way..."

FredQld

"Lunch on Saturday with 87 year old Mother - thanks for taking such care and attention to her on her birthday. We enjoyed the barramundi & dessert...."

Jill2quilt

"Dinner Review - We had d.... Dinner Review - We had dinner at W&S the other night. I really enjoyed my meal and pudding. The flavors were..."

Kris

"Great food. We had never been here before but took a punt and booked for an early Family Christmas dinner in December for 20 people. We pre ordered..."

Pea24247

"Had an awesome meal here recently. Friendly and personable service, innovative menu and flawless meals. Definitely a favourite on my..."

Nicky McGrath

"Non-pretentious hipsters. Have dined here for breakfast a few times now, each very enjoyable.A little pricey for a suburban cafe but the..."

Chubbeh

"Love this place! Whoever invented Eggs Benedict with crumbed chicken for breaky is a genius! Mad..."

Zoe Yip

"Friendly and relaxed. Have been to Willow and Spoon a few times now. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Have only had desserts and coffees so far...."

Pierre Mcdowell

"The staff here are so lovely. I've been here for breakfast so many times now, I love their old school vanilla shakes, and I bring international..."

Tash

"Great experience. I have had several incredible breakfasts here and an equally enjoyable dinner recently. I have brought a few friends who will also..."

Jamesbaillie0

"Thanks a brunch!. Willow & Spoon is my favourite cafe for a hearty brunch, friendly service, consistent coffee, and the food really is always amazing..."

Howler Monkey Jesus

"The best brekkie yet. I have to admit I could be accused of bias as Willow and Spoon is my Sunday brekkie regular however, as a faithful customer I..."

Karla Baumanis

"The place to be. If there's ever somewhere else I'd rather be it's Willow & Spoon! My husband and I have been several times now for breakfast and..."

Eandp2

"Paid $8 for a milkshake - overpriced and..."

Olive Oil

"Quick lunch during shopping. Found this place on Urbanspoon. Always concerned when I read bad reviews but needs must. Need not have worried, busy but..."

Alkaliman

"Tasty breakfast but very pricey, especially if you go on a public holiday. Ouch. coffee came out cold. Nice..."

Aka_myself

"Warm and cosy, great food and coffee. We always enjoy going to Willow and Spoon for breakfast. You get a very friendly greeting when you walk in and..."

The Last Starfighter

"I've been wanting to try this place out for a while. Thought an early Friday lunch would be a bit quieter time to go. Nope! Busy and quite loud in..."

Fstar

"Nice comfy place. Popped in mid-morning during the week and found it a nice place to be. Lots of tables for small groups and at the back you could..."

Wayne

"Awesome Dinner! Awesome Place!. Been to Willow and Spoon many times for breakfast and just love the menu. Just had my first dinner experience and..."

B Coleman

"Cute and Yum!. What the previous reviewer thought was ugly and uncomfortable, we thought the underside of the old Queenslander with the back garden..."

Allison Marsh

"Fantastic. This is my new favourite Breakfast/Brunch spot. I stopped in last week with my sister for breakfast and loved the menu I had..."

N

"Lets go home. I had the pleasure of having lunch at the Willow and Spoon recently. It was a wonderful and unique dining experience. It felt like..."

Kathleen_spiro

"What a great breakfast, tasty menu and the staff went out of there way to recognise my partners birthday. Will definitely become a..."

Ian

"Just went there this morning. It was busy, but with good reason!The royale (add bacon, please!) is my favourite so far, but my friend got..."

Food Lover

"Willow & Spoon are one of the best cafes Brisbane has to offer! The food is perfection the chef is obviously a genius. The staff are beautiful they..."

Charlene

"I love coming to this place! Staff are always so friendly, menu is super creative, awesome coffee and best Chai tea in Brisbane. I will definitely be..."

Joyful Eats

"New Menu!. Willow & Spoon is my local coffee/food/internet place, and I love it. The staff are fun and on it, and the food is so good -- it's always..."

Hadley

"Great vibe. Really nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Loved the different takes on regular menu items. Kid friendly too. Will be..."

V.

"Left me looking forward to brekkie. Called one evening when we were on that side of town after hearing rave reviews about their breakfasts. Were..."

Daniel Axelson

"Positives: different Brekky menu every month. High quality. Unique meals. Negatives: getting to busy!! But that's not necessarily there..."

Scuz86

"Not bad. I met a friend here for coffee on a busy Saturday morning and ended up having brunch too. Unfortunately due to the amount of people, the..."

Amanda

"Very nice food, friendly staff. Had a great time here for breakfast. Only down point is the price, but the other factors more than make up for it...."

Kyle Green

"Great location and great food. when you look at how many they serve in their space, it is..."

David Gerard

"Last week my friends and I went to W&S for lunch and were totally impressed! we were welcomed with big smiling fun faces and treated like old..."

Michelle

"Love this place. Garden at the back is great for little ones. Breakfast great, unusual menu. Good coffee..."

Mrs O

"This lovely little place has been on my girlfriends and mine to do list for sometime. We finally booked for dinner. We were greated by a lovely man..."

S Marie

"This has become my own backyard. Living Inner city has taken away a few pleasures including a backyard to unwind in. Here I was settled overlooking..."

Jen Constable

"Dinner time is great. I thought I would try them out for dinner as I've always enjoyed their breakfast in the past. The Beef cheek taleggio..."

Jon

"Love this place. Menu changes every month. Inventive breakfast menu that constantly..."

Julian Fiz

"Went here today and it was fantastic. Great service, great food and great company. Quirky and a great place for the kids. Will definitely be..."

Sylvia

"You'll love it or hate it.. You could see this place as either;A) A dirty, make-shift cafe beneath a student sharehouse with an odd menu and..."

Bec

"Sunday Brunch. Stopped in here for the first time on Sunday for Brunch.. it was just divine. From the outside it is quite unassuming, and inside/out..."

Daisy

"On my 3 visits here, I've always left feeling content and happy. This is by far my favorite brunch spot in Brisbane (but I may be biased, being an..."

Amy Phillips

"Interesting decor, walk through kitchen to get to outdoor area is concerning, food is..."

Deelicious

"Suburban amazement.. W&S is incredible. The staff are attentive and friendly - we call the walk from the front through to the seating area out the..."

Memily

"Fantastic food in the heart of Alderley. What a gem - my favourite place to have brekky with..."

Jacqui

"Willow and Spoon is my favourite place to eat on the Northside. The staff are lovely people, very welcoming and helpful. Crazy Diamonds are well..."

Hot Sauce

"A Drunken Pig. Willow & Spoon gives a wonderful breakfast/brunch experience with quirky decor, happy and friendly service and imaginative dishes that..."

Lauren

"Repeat. Been there several times now and still feel like going back My partner is not easy to please when it comes to eating out.very very very..."

Food Glorious Food

"Excellent Coffee in Northen Surburbs. Popped in for a takeaway coffee on Tuesday - superb! Just the right bitterness - great beans - great barista!..."

Stormy69

"Relaxed. If i think about it, this is probably how breakfast in the 'burbs should be... like sitting in someone's back yard. Because you, in fact,..."

Bee

"Went their for lunch today, friendly and attentive service, food was really good, the interior of the restaurant was just ideal, they have a..."

John Hr

"Best bruschetta I've ever had. Everything is so fresh and the coffee is my favourite.Recommend this one guys! Don't miss..."

Ginababina

"What a find!. Visited twice with a friend and we couldn't fault the food or service. I didn't try the coffee but my gf loved it. It was good not to..."

Grasshopper

"Créme Brûlée French Toast. Unbelievable! Coffee is great..."

Cali A

"Amazing breakfast. Had the chloe's wild mushrooms with a side of pulled pork. Strongly..."

Brendan Perrier

"Love it!! So glad that this area is getting such good cafes. Yummy food & friendly service..."

Alieraleilia

"Excellent food (cooey is still a lid) and great..."

Shmitdawg

"Awesome food and coffee! Definitely one of the best brekkie cafe in..."

IPONk

"Yum!. Have been thrilled with this new cafe in Alderley. Brekkie menu is great but the best is to-die-for mushies and polenta. Service is friendly..."

CupOTea

"Love it!!. Just discovered Willow and Spoon and I love it! It's a fantastic and funky cafe which has great coffee, yummy yummy food and great..."

Msbutton

"Willow & Spoon is on Newmarket Road, nestled between residential properties so you feel like you have turned up to a friends house. The back yard..."

Table For 3 Thanks

"I had "The Willow" breakfast, which was bacon and eggs, with toast and tomato with braised lentils. The lentils were fabulously delicous and full of..."

Brisbane Devoured

"There's something very Queensland about sitting in the cool, dim light on a patchy concrete floor surrounded by a forest of white painted concrete..."

Eat Drink And Be Kerry

"Wow 👌 That was the best breakfast I have had in my whole life. 57 years. The bacon 🥓 was thick & juicy. Never ever had it that way before. I..."

varinia street

"Wow what a great way to end the year. Having a brilliant breakfast, you need to be hungry as the meals are large. Great service, staff very..."

Jacque De Vincenzo

"What a wonderful place. Really glad my partner and I went there. Service was excellent, the food and coffee were very delicious. Highly recommend..."

Benjamin MARDON

"We love Willow and Spoon. Thick cut bacon is a speciality here as is service with a smile. Do yourself a favour and ask for a seat out the back and..."

Anne Finch

"Amazing lunch as always! Great relaxed vibe, fun team and delicious food. We'll be..."

Stephanie Keir

"Everything you want from a modern cafe. I’m so glad I came here. I’ve just spent the morning here doing some work while my car was getting..."

Craig Burns

"Eaten here a lot and it's unbeatable in the breakfast game. There's something for everyone on the menu, the specials are different every time I've..."

Celine Wienand

"I'm incredibly disappointed... In myself, for living 10 minutes up the road for two years and not dropping in yet. My partner and I were treated to..."

Ty Mac

Ole

83/100 (4364 ratings)

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"Aug2020. Rated 3.5. Went here for an early Sunday dinner with the partner. We had made a table reservation ahead of time via email.With plates..."

Quesarahsarah

"The lamb is tasteless. Seafood rice is..."

Hazel

"We were trying to find a spot for dinner and wandered around south bank. We decided to checkout this spot. They had a bit of line up but invited us..."

Grounded Gourmet Globe-Trotter

"I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by this place. Among the overpriced, underwhelming, touristy restaurants in South Bank, this is a..."

Disillusionist

"Wah wah wee wah !!! What a place to sit back have a san miguel and some beautiful tapas. Had the swordfish, cured meats, tuna, calamari and octopus..."

Mysteryfoodiegc

"Ole has become one of my favourite dinner spots. Right in the heart of Southbank it serves up delicious fresh tapas and homemade sangria in a variety..."

Just Another Aussie In Vancouver

"I have never been impressed by tapas, but Ole is capable of a pretty good spread. I've had a variety of dishes and they all rank above average, which..."

Cnote

"Delicious! I have returned to Ole a few times due to the great environment, sangria jugs and great food they have to offer. Great place to start your..."

WAYz

"Olé, Bravo. Es muy bueno. Really. You should go. Great food, great service, and reasonably priced for Southbank. The croquetas were awesome. The..."

Canuck In Oz

"Ole was recommended by a friend who absolutely loves it, and there is a lot to love. The location, service and above all the food. I came with..."

FooDee

"Chicken paella, stuffed squid, and wings - all washed down with some Monteiths IPA. A really gorgeous set-up. Helpful staff who recommended an..."

The Dear Luncher

"Sangria, tapas and churros- what more could you ask for? A traditional sharing style menu we enjoyed the crispy calamari, the lamb skewers and the..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Good food, great ambience. Service can be a bit hit and miss but for a long, leisurely meal, it's great. Would definitely recommend. The fried..."

Kirsty Devine

"Perfect spot to catch up with friends on the weekend, for some Sangria and delicious share plates. The Anchovies and the scallops are spot on! Looks..."

HanR

"Tonight we decided to have something different than what we usually have and walking our way to Southbank we found this Spanish restaurant with many..."

Filipe Santos

"Had this meal during before state of origin. Had the special deal which was 6 tapas to share with 2 drinks included. Loved the tapas selection. For..."

Foodsofbrisbane

"This was sooo good. Our table had 3 dishes (for 4) and all were lovely. The Asadas was delicious. The patatas bravas well cooked but nothing special...."

Maeve33

"We got really full..The service is great as well as the food.I really enjoy outdoor seating and the music.The environment is fantastic.wonderful..."

Jacqueline Zhang

"I have been a fairly frequent diner to Ole Spanish restaurant for a number of years now, the vibrant restaurant being well established in Southbank's..."

JessicaS

"Little underwhelmed with my visit to Olé. We had booked a table group of 16 about a week or so before our visit and picked the set menu option that..."

VAULTGIRL

"Had dinner here last night with some friends (9). It was hot & busy like most places on a Saturday night in Southbank! We left full & fairly happy...."

5mins_more_sleep

"Had an absolutely fantastic lunch here today. Ordered 4 tapas (croquettes, anchovies on toast, deep fried olives, lamb skewers) and a side of roast..."

Rileigh Marshall

"Ordered 8 dishes from the tapas menu and they were a bit hit and miss. The octopus and chorizo was delicious but a little overcooked, the scallops..."

John Smith

"Enjoyed the tapas here very much. The mushroom croquettes were very creamy on the inside whilst very crunch on the outside. The lamb was very tender..."

Itsyenyabish

"Perfect spot in Southbank, and it had a good vibe from the outside as we walked along the strip - we were originally thinking of another restaurant..."

Jay Contor

"Great shared items for 6 hungry conference goers and the temperanillo at the end was like a dessert. Patatas bravas, fried green olives, seafood..."

Krishna Brannigan

"Nice night ambience, efficient and fairly fast service, and pretty decent food. We got the Seafood Paella, which was advertised for 2-3 people but..."

JJ

"Service is friendly, efficient- i dont know her name but the lady with dark hair at the entrance is always so welcoming and super nice. Food..."

Mia Choi

"Fantastic dinner after a show at QPAC. Tapas for 4. Pick and choose. Great atmosphere. More options would be ideal but loved by all...."

Katrina Salmon

"I came here with a group of friends a few weekends ago and I loved the pulled pork croquettes. Super super yummy and the sangria was nice too but a..."

Adele Finch

"Nice outdoor dining. Perfect in summer. Tasty food. A bit expensive but pretty standard. Loved the feel and design of the place. Located in the heart..."

Danielconnor226

"Excellent service, wonderful environment and decent serve size of food with great simple flavours , good quality cocktails for a below average price!..."

Simon

"Breakfast, lunch and dinner has been good here, however I think breakfast was my favourite. Was a nice variety for a change from the usual breakfast..."

Ben

"Very busy when we arrived but the staff were kind enough to put a table together for us as we didn't have a reservation. Food was delicious. Had the..."

Jaki Chapman

"Olè is one of my favorite Spanish/Tapas restaurants in Brisbane and has been for a long time. The standard of food and drinks is always consistent..."

Slick Chef Extraordinaire. Gangster Of Food.

"Had the seafood paella, pretty expensive and was just okay. Nice ingredients but bland as far as flavour is concerned. Service was just okay...."

Garrettmhay

"Good place. Quite like the Spanish rich with seafood, sorry cannot remember the accurate name of it. The menu is full of Spanish making it very hard..."

Aaron Haoran Duan

"Decent tapas restaurant right in the thick of it at Southbank. We had about 9 of the tapas options. Favourites were the anchovies and blue cheese on..."

Troy Mortleman

"Pretty happy with everything, for tapas we had the deep fried olives which were a bit ordinary and the salt and pepper calamari which was just ok but..."

TRS Foodie

"Good but not great - Algeria I thinkIs a better option but it does have a cool buzz an atmosphere. Portions are very small and to be honest a..."

Cody Thomas

"After reading various great reviews which specifically pointed out the great service, it was very disappointing that the service was terrible..."

Facebook User

"Popped in today for lunch before the Good Food and Wine Show. We've been meaning to go for a while, as we love Tapas...Ole didn't disappoint!! We..."

Easy Eater

"We were just passing and thought some Spanish for something different. No regrets, we enjoyed all of the tapes and a shared meal of prawns in a..."

Robust Eater

"Always love coming here for a delicious tapas dinner. Excellent service, drinks always refilled and orders taken very fast. On all experiences coming..."

Soph

"I had a lovely breakfast here this morning. The staff were really lovely and the food was delicious. The only downside was that it took a while for..."

Brisfoodiefangirl

"Fantastic sangria - honestly, the food was great, too but I just want another jug of the pink sangria. Quite possibly not traditional in the..."

XCarajo

"Good was great, lots of choice, service was great too.We had fried cheese, and potato tapas dishes. They a pork belly and beef cheeks to share!..."

Danni

"One of my favorite restaurants at Southbank. Yesterday a group of my friends and I were seated at the Sangria Bar which is an extension of the..."

Sheree Moo

"Had Spanish dinner at Ole last week. By the reservation system only for group of eight or more (same as Longtime), I can imagine how busy they are...."

Ronnielui2003

"Only good things to say about Ole. Great place for a date or to hang out in a group. Cocktails, delicious food, great service. You can't go wrong..."

Lalala_Dannii

"Ole is great. The menu has just been updated and they no longer have the warm spiced almonds which were my favourite, and a tasty vege tapas option...."

Emma Hales

"Had the chicken and chorizo at the Regional Flavours Festival and was impressed with the quality despite the amount they had to cook at a rapid rate...."

The Invisible Food Critic

"We have been here a few times now over the last few months and never disappoints, food is wonderful, tasty, staff are always friendly the service can..."

Murphy75

"Lovely yet disjointed. We went as a table of 4 one Sunday, had a few tapas, and jugs of sangria. Yet constantly we were waiter hunting, no one seemed..."

Me And My Belly

"The best thing about this place is the sangria! So many to choose from and just so delicious! The tapas however are ok but I find them pricey. Have..."

Anita Weiss Leone

"I had dinner on Tuesday and I would never expect that a spanish restaurant in Australia would taste like the original ones. We ordered 5 different..."

MissT

"The service was very good and the food was fresh and delicious. The only downside is that they don't take reservations for groups under 10, which..."

Naomi Whitehouse

"Excellent Tommy's Margaritas and tapas. I miss the jamon fritters though. There's always been friendly service and considering how busy the place..."

Elbow Room

"Best sangria + tapas before a show :). Had the best tasting sangria - service was quick. We let the waiter no we had a show to go to prior to..."

Ash Daniec

"Great. Great and happy service, delicious food. :)9/07/16Wow, there has been a change of menu, and it is soo good! Such a great..."

Dephialis

"Had dinner tonight. Amazing food fantastic flavours. Other reviews that recommended meat balls and octopus are spot on. Great..."

JDTas

"Great Tapad. Just had a dinner of tapas, and all were yum....especially the mushroom cheese croquettes. Will def be back..."

Denise

"Every Dish amazing!. I'm going to keep this short. 3 of us shared 6 different tapas and graciones and my god were they delicious. Each and..."

Ithinkthistreeneedsmorelights

"Had a lovely dining experience at Ole. Got in early before seeing a show, and the staff were overly attentive and quite happy to quickly set up a new..."

Cassi

"Top Restaurant. Plenty of fun and great food in busy South..."

Dean

"Ole Spanish Restaurant - South Brisbane. Atmospheric, and with the goal to capture the essence of eating in Spain. The staff at Ole have gone to..."

Atreyu

"Whats not to like. Busy, noisy, great food, whats not to..."

Chrisjconnaughton

"Lovely food but.... The food at Ole is delightful and the wine and beer list is well priced and has plenty of choice but they need to employ more..."

Woo1961

"Perfect for a midweek early dinner!. Favourite dishes: crumbed stuffed olives, white anchovy, goatYUM! Been here a few times, but for obvious..."

Paula

"Second time a charm.. This was our second visit to Ole. I don't count the time my children and I were turned away by the front of house. We wanted to..."

Victoriaatkinson

"Great Paella, Sangria so and so. We ordered 4 tapas and 1 chicken and chorizo paella to share. Tapas were a bit disappointing (don't order the fried..."

Jenny_navy

"Not bad overall.. (Mas o Menos). We came here for dinner before a concert at the Convention Centre which happened to be on a Monday night. The place..."

Rumpole Del Bailey

"Been to Ole for lunch, date night dinner, friend's bday dinner party. Always great food, friendly staff members.This place has never let me..."

Rachel Jiayu Zhao

"Great. Had the em panadillas del dia, croquetas del dia amd pescado del dia plancha. fish of the day was barramundi and was beautiful. absolutely..."

Sabrina

"Lovely. Been here many times with my partner and always great. Love the sardines and sangria is better than any I've had in Spain. Best Spanish..."

Emily

"Perfect Sunday arvo. Sangria and paella! We hung out here all day long on Sunday. Great place, awesome vibe. Nice work,..."

Sarah Wittman

"Busy busy busy vibrant restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere. Great staff and wonderful tapas with lovely sangria to wash it down..."

Matthew

"Delicious. Love their menu and service is really good. Great atmosphere as well.I had mussels and they were flavoursome and delicious. Only..."

Youn

"We really liked the food and atmosphere here. However thought the food was over priced for the portion sizes. Would like to go back again to sample..."

Iayesha

"Great night out. Drinks : White sangria was perfect for the warm summer night. Food : paella was really tasty and full of flavour, anchovetta..."

Food Glorious Food

"The sangria keep me coming back even though i leave with an empty wallet and a hungry..."

Lauren

"Food was great, good selection, atmosphere was good, service was individual and timely, prices were very reasonable. Would recommend for a fun night..."

LittleSpoon

"This restaurant/bar left me with mixed messages. The atmosphere was great and sangria's were tasty. However, I had the chicken skewers with..."

Natalie

"Great Start to a Sunday. We went to Ole on Sunday for breakfast and it was delicious! I had the vegie breakfast with grilled haloumi, zucchini bread..."

Rhianon

"YUM. Quick service. Lovely waitresses. Excellent food. Superb white sangria. Will go..."

Jackie Cee

"Amazing service and food has improved each time I've..."

Cooper

"Great atmosphere! Love the food and the staff, always enjoy coming..."

Bianca Miller

"'sunset' deal of 2 tapas, 2 raciones. Meeting a friend who is a local, so took her suggestions for where to eat for dinner. It was early and we..."

Karen Sexton

"Best sangria. Went for dinner for a friend. The red sangria is amazing. I would go back just for that. Everything else was pleasant.It is..."

Wallaroo

"Great!. Really delicious food and great service. would definitely return here next time I'm in..."

Lorna

"FABULOUS !. Quick, Efficient and friendly service. Food was excellent and worth every penny. Will be back..."

GDL

"Seated promptly, food was delicious, staff friendly.. Pleasant experience will definitely be returning :) thanks..."

Rachee Baybee

"Awesome. My only complaint about Ole is that they don't take bookings. With this in mind, if you go there on a weekend, particularly if you have a..."

Mousey

"Ole doesn't take bookings but, despite arriving at 8pm on a Friday night, we only had to wait 15mins (at the bar drinking heavenly white sangria) to..."

The Western Wanderers

"Do yourself a favour, go here. Sangria.... TopsService greatfood excellentLove this place, just wish I had found it sooner. We order 5..."

Chillihot

"We've visited ole twice now. Our most recent was a pleasant experience. We ordered the blue cheese, anchovy and mint on sourdough. While we both..."

Regan O'Sullivan

"Ole South Brisbane. My fiancée and I decided to drop by this restaurant on a whim. We were seated promptly and they were happy to locate us..."

Mark Ayers

"Fine. Went here for lunch, was very very quiet due to it being a very cold day. Waitress came up to us immediately, took us to a seat, brought menus..."

K

"Good Feel..... This venue has a nice ambient feel. We went on a warm night when it was packed and yet the service was efficient. The only fault was..."

DC Falcon

"Ole's Ok. I dropped into Ole one Tuesday evening whilst waiting for a friend and had a glass of their amazing red sangria. There and then I said to..."

Melisa Lewins

"My favourite tapa is the octopus with chorizo. Their gazpacho is pretty interesting...I liked it!..."

Syna

"Decor is great. Tapas are interesting and tasty. Sangria is nice. The Spanish beers are awesome and are a must. We would have bought dessert and..."

Phil

"Tapas was good. Wine good. Busy restaurant. Good atmosphere. Guitar player a little loud.Drinks service a little slow. Quite expensive for..."

Glen Hannan

"Really good food and atmosphere. The beef cheek was amazing, along with the calamari. Finish it off with a jug of Sangria...."

Hungry Tummy

"Tasty dishes but you need to order 2 mains to feel satisfied. The Pedro Ximenez Sherry is beautiful - but the dessert they based on it is to die for!..."

Allicaneat

"The food is great & Sangria is delish!!! Yes there is a wait between dishes but this all depends on what you order & is part of sharing..."

Anna

"Went there before a show for the Brisbane Fest & although the restaurant was absolutely packed our meals arrived relatively quickly. All of the..."

Kingston Neo

"After a magical night of 'City of Lights' we wandered down to Ole - a restaurant we had seen in passing during the day. It was now 10pm and looking..."

Adelarina

"Tasty but tapas...?. Four of us dined here for dinner on a week night about a month ago. The waitress was very helpful regarding explaining the menu..."

MissCharli

"Lovely service, great food, and some of the best paella I've had in Australia. Not just risotto with fish piled on top... Baked properly just as in..."

Meeces

"Oh man, this place is so hit and miss. Because I'm sitting on the fence I went with 'liked it '. The octopus was tough, the "crispy, spiced potato"..."

Kate Tranter

"Fantastic friendly service, superb sangria!!! Tapas were fresh & tasty too. Definitely recommend it. Especially for the sangria..."

TanGola

"The food was great! Tapas are small, so don't expect to get fed. However, it's a great place to meet up for Sangria and entree before the main meal..."

Q

"Yeah yeah yeah!. Good real food! Been there twice now and I really like the vibe+food and everything else. Must try the beef..."

Andy

"Chicken skewers were great, wine was good and staff friendly. I will go..."

Dam Burger

"Great service!! calamari was over cooked but prawns were incredible- u have to peel them yourself but it looks and tastes unreal! Beef cheeks just..."

Corinne Buzianczuk

"Great Feeling. I have been there a few times for breakfast and lunch! very nice manager and staff. Great location ! Food is..."

Wholehearted

"Loved it, the tapas were good but the service was great our waitress Bella was fantastic she informed us about each dish we ordered and the..."

Joel

"Great Service, Nice enough Tapas and a good drink selection.. The tapas was nice, not legendary, but definitely worth the stop if you're after a..."

Simon

"Loved it!. I went to Ole on Monday night with a friend before heading over the road for a concert. Loved the dim atmosphere and the decor. The staff..."

Meg

"Went here for afternoon lunch on australia day out for lack of other options. After reading the reviews of this place I really wasn't expecting much...."

Shae

"Lovely. Cool location, knowledgeable friendly staff, great array of dishes, red and white sangria was spot on. The quality and attention to the..."

Jason

"Not bad. Went there for our staff Christmas party dinner and really enjoyed the food and the Sangria was just to die for. I think the lady that..."

Susi_Susina

"On the fence. I live about 10 metres from Ole so was super excited to see this place open up; the fitout is gorgeous with ornate wooden ceilings and..."

Purplek

"Great bustling location. Good atmosphere. The sangria and tapas/raciones were beautiful, especially the pork raciones, albondigas, garlic prawns, and..."

Nathan Smalley

"Great for Tapas. Went Friday night 6.30. Share Tapas between three. All that we ordered (especially the anchovy and blue cheese bruschetta) were..."

Kirk Muddle

"Late Lunch. Popped in past for a late lunch last Saturday, very nice indeed. Prompt service, explanation of the menu and quickly taken drinks order...."

Dave B

"What a great night.... Arrived after 8 on Saturday night, had a drink at the bar while waiting for a table... I love the Flamenco dancing... Now the..."

Hildaz

"I thought that most of the dishes were amazing. I do agree that Friday night flamenco dancing is a highlight with a very nice ambiance for friends or..."

Thepreacherman

"Great menu, fantastic service. Great experience. We went Friday night & caught the Flamenco..."

Leodipisa

"Spanish is one of those cuisines that can be done very well, but often is done fairly averagely. Olé falls into the former camp, luckily for my..."

Adventures In Winterland

"...Sourdough bread with Olé extra virgin olive oil - we barely ate any of this dish due to the sheer amount of food we ordered. I will say it is a..."

Sunshine And Gin

"Here’s some quick pics from Ole at Southbank from last week. Delicious Spanish inspired share plates and great..."

PlayEatRepeat

"Olé Restaurant in South Bank has the best Gazpacho in Brisbane. My partner had never had it before and now he's absolutely crazy for it. The..."

Norway82

"This was quite a pretty dish for a rustic Spanish meal and consisted of a much easier number to share, four large pan fried scallops in a bed of..."

FoodMeUpScotty

" Ole Restaurant is in Southbank towards the Piazza end. Like all Southbank restaurants, it has great outside seating where you can enjoy a leisurely..."

Nina Will Eat

" After letting the waitress know I was gluten-free, a whole separate dietary requirements menu was provided. Every dish on the menu was listed, along..."

Gluten Free Julia

"Ole serves Spanish themed cuisine, this was my third trip and I every time I cannot resist their fat green olives that are stuffed with cheese, bread..."

Kim Spikybombshell

"...dish of the afternoon Pulpo Con Chorizo (Octopus w Chorizo Sausage $9.50). Served in a traditional tapas bowl with plenty of mint and parsley, it..."

TIFFIN Bite Sized

"Food is actually very delicious and I totally dig this type of food. Great for catching up with friends...."

Riini

"We enjoyed our lunch feast at Ole Restaurant. Overall the food was fresh and full of flavor and well-executed. I much prefer the lunch and dinner..."

Cora Chen

"I think I've found my perfect breakfast and it's Spanish. What do you think about poached eggs, freshly shaved jamon, spinach and a homemade..."

Eat Drink And Be Kerry

"So glad that this restaurant is still as good as I remember from my visit years ago. Al fresco dining in the summer heat was fine because the drinks..."

Karen Tan

"Great food, tasty but basic presentation. All cooked perfectly including jackfruit skewer which is interesting and tasty. Friendly and quick service...."

LeoR 118

"Food is absolutely amazing. The only problem is because it was my first time experience in this restaurant and we not familiar with the Spanish menu,..."

Bingyue Zhou (Mr Serous)

"My experience with Ole is mixed, i have been there a few times now, and while i like the food, i haven't been wowed. The seafood paella while packed..."

shikha singh

"Ola is a great tapas restaurant. The food was tasty, some of the portion sizes were lacking but nothing to score them down on. The negatives would be..."

Bonnie Lawton

"Great Spanish restaurant located in Brisbane city centre. Authentic paella and cocktails. The chilli margarita was very delicious..! Food is very..."

Meth Herath

"Great spot when the markets are on, good options for tapas plates, iberico jamon, and paella. The tapas plates are small as you'd expect, with the..."

Laura Grace S.

"First time came celebration for our 2022 Chinese year Night. First time try the Italian seafood fry rice. Very delicious, tasty, fresh. I am chef as..."

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