TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

Gerard's Bistro

90/100 (2464 ratings)

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Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

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Fine Dining

"Table for Two and maybe you blog post - Tucked away in a laneway off James Street in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley foodie precinct, Gerard's Bistro is..."

Vicki Clark

"Had a wonderful lunch with a few girlfriends, the cauliflower dish was amazing, the smoked potatoes delicious, the pumpkin with pepitas oh my gosh !..."

Lyndall Sing

"Outstanding dinner last night, we asked for a corner seat and it was perfect. The menu was extensive and bursting with flavours we love. (The squid..."

Danielle Davis

"Hi Gerard's, I will never under-star a place of your reputation (unlike other keyboard warriors). I'm sure your food is greatbut we left today..."

Craig Seitam

"Couldn’t be happier with the service and the food !!!! We made it just in time for lunch and they were extremely accommodating. Visiting from..."

Bridgette Birchall

"This is a fantastic restaurant... Best char grilled Octopus you will ever taste... Service and explanation of the menu was top class.. Also..."

Peter Gibbs

"Started with smoked harissa margaritas followed by an Awesome menu! Must have is the refreshing mandarin granita with shaved white chocolate , lemon..."

Jan Hirano Kirkham

"Excellent food � beautiful atmosphere! we were looked after and taken care of by the waiter Lee! thanks a lot Lee for the wonderful service. Love..."

Ery Pillati

"A MASSIVE shout out to everyone at Gerard's Bistro that was involved in supplying the catering for this years Diner En Blanc, In years past I have..."

Natasha Kendrick

"Just want to really thank Jarrod for his impeccable service and attitude ! He was so happy to welcome us , service was incredible and drinks were..."

Lania Wineti

"Highly recommend, nice atmosphere, all dishes were delicious, staff go above and beyond, I wish I tipped them more! We’ll be..."

Ange

"Wow! It has been over four and a half year since my last review on this renowned restaurant. It’s consistent high reputation among the other good..."

Ronnielui2003

"I fell in love with this place! Like you can’t find a single mistake. The ambience is a mix of sophisticated and comfy.The service is..."

NovEmber_ Samar

"Wonderful evening. All the food was extremely well balanced making for a flawless dining experience. Not behd!..."

Dave Bert

"The chicken wings were so delicious and unforgettable! The dining environment was really good but it would be better if the restaurant be lighter...."

Cathie

"Simply amazing food here. Everything was on point. Service was great. Lovely atmosphere. Great place to catch up with friends or a romantic night..."

Becboxa

"The food and service was exceptional, the mark of a great chef is how they treat their vegetables. And the vegetable dishes here give the protein a..."

Urban Forager

"We went to Gerard's without knowing what to expect and were nicely surprised. Great service, and the food was amazing. We were in the area for just..."

Megan Dell

"This place is amazing. I come back again and again and the service, food and drinks are consistently impressive. The staff have a great knowledge of..."

Andrea

"I had breakfast here, the service was great, and food fantastic. I didnt realise middle eastern flavours went with breakfast until i went..."

Evan Harding

"I had the pumpkin and eggplant with rice. It sounds quite ordinary, but the dishes were filled with flavour and were like nothing I had tried before...."

Gobhian

"Gerard's Bistro is a critic favourite, located among James Street's stylish restaurant and retail offerings. Diners' taste buds are taken on a..."

Robin

"Food is amazing and French wine is lovely! I love the prefect balance of sour and sweet. You have to order the bread, it is basically the best bread..."

Tingting Liu

"One of the best meals I have had in Brisbane. The restaurant is beautiful, the service first class and the food absolutely divine. I loved all the..."

Marianna Tuccia

"I loved my experience at Gerard's Bistro. Great atmosphere, professional staff that really go the extra mile and food to die for. If you're a foodie..."

José

"5 out of 5 for food, had beetroot, salted zucchini, broccolini and best of all, fruit and nut polo. Waiters were very attentive refilling water. Only..."

Marich

"Had lunch here today and was pleasantly surprised .The ambiance is ok down a side lane in James St and the service was first rateThe entree..."

Hammo-Hammer

"Amazing food and service. I've tried several fine dining over the passed few years in Brisbane since moved from Melbourne and had some disappointing..."

Mint K

"Sensational! Every dish was extraordinary. This is, by far, the most creative and delicious take on Middle Eastern food that I’ve ever experienced...."

Onara

"I dined here on a Monday night solo. It was quite busy but there were plenty of staff working. I was offered the option to sit anywhere and opted to..."

Theeconomicfoodie

"best outstanding food i found in this area.... best for couples, parents and friends .... very enjoyable time we had with my classmates.. they also..."

Jack Man

"Thoroughly enjoyed my dinner at Gerard's last night! I really couldn't fault it - the food was interesting, unique and delicious, and the service was..."

Scrambled Ebs

"Gerard's never disappoints, the cuisine is tasty and amazing, the service attentive but not overwhelming, and it's always a great (long)..."

Tyrell

"Absolutely awesome meal with great wines and exceptional service, the desserts were particularly good! Would highly recommend as a must go place if..."

Martyn

"Fantastic dining experience at Gerard's. We started with the house bread and smoked butter. Hot, crusty and herby goodness. Next we enjoyed the..."

K8 Tat

"Dinner for two people on Saturday night. We made an early booking for 6:15 pm to beat the rush and sat outside. Squid toast ($5x2) -..."

Sour And Spice

"After reading Cino's Mum's review on Moo Moos, I was certain that I was going to have my partner's birthday lunch there. Unfortunately, they are not..."

Enable Eats BNE

"Went there for our wedding anniversary on Sunday evening. A bit apprehensive as the menu items a bit different. However, very pleasant evening with..."

FredQld

"A perfect evening! Right from the beginning upon entering the restaurant the dim lighting, interior and music really set the mood creating a very..."

Madeleine Radosevic

"A nearly perfect meal!We came in for lunch and started with the Pimms No. 1 and the Drunk Punch. Both we perfectly balanced and not too..."

Cnote

"A near perfect dining experience. Had wonderful staff who were happy and very attentive. The food was exciting and the menu creative. We took a risk..."

Sallysfoodadventures

"So much is closed on Monday in Brisbane so we ended up here with no expectation. We couldn't get in before 8 and ended upsitting outside which is..."

TorS Morgan

"Lived up to it's reputation off a casual walk in. I would only fault the cauliflower serving - humongous! - I couldn't finish its deliciousness...."

Cocosmooth

"Excellent Food, staff were amazingly knowledgeable about each item on the menu (we had someone who couldn't have chilli and our waitress was..."

Jade_chang18

"Good food, decent service. Enjoyed dinner here. Most of the share plates our group had were nice. Didn’t enjoy the carrots and the brisket was so..."

Paul

"Very good good at Gerard's the pork was cooked excellent and very succulent. Good flavours and fresh food. The place is well designed and a great..."

Sam Shepherd InspireWellness

"We went here for a nice dinner on a Sunday evening, and had been drawn by all the recent awards and accolades, though I haven't had a huge amount of..."

Steph Giles

"UPDATE: Returned to Gerard's for dinner via online reservation through Zomato, which was very quick and efficient.For entrees, we had (i)..."

Quesarahsarah

"Really good stuff but be prepared to fork out a lot of money for the food, ambience, service and wine. Good for those special occasions and happy..."

Jasmyin.tay

"Since starting out on my brunchy adventures across Brisbane, I have slowly been compiling a list of all the places that I want to go, and then..."

Espresso&Matcha

"Went to Gerard's on a Monday night, was able to get a table without a wait. Ordered a number of dishes including the infamous cauliflower dish which..."

Beaveats

"Last night we had the pleasure of enjoying a wonderful meal at Gerard's Bistro. The whole experience was outstanding! We started with the bread and..."

Loz Ken

"Authentic North African style cuisine with the good spices. Each meal is to satisfaction and the return is likely.The service is excellent..."

Ozlem Muhtar

"Had our wedding anniversary lunch here. Service was fantastic. Being recommended with food that blown us away. The bread with cultured butter is the..."

Catherine Tanujaya

"We enjoyed a lovely breakfast/brunch at Gerard's Bistro a few weeks back. Gerard's combines elements of the Maghreb (Northwest Africa)..."

Meatballs And Beef Cheeks

"Awesome food! We dined here for Valentine's Day and enjoyed a delicious three course dinner. The kangaroo meat crackers were new for me and I..."

Anthony H

"Had a lovely Sunday lunch at this bistro. The waitress was excellent at handing the food allergies one of our party had & they changed a couple of..."

Oscar Julie

"Wonderful combination of modern flavours. Our favorites include the Brisket to share, the eggplant and cauliflower dishes. Their unique take on a..."

Yazmine.brown

"Wow! Amazing! We had such a wonderful meal here last night.. I hope they pay our waiter Liam well because he was fabulous. So knowledgeable, warm,..."

5mins_more_sleep

"Fabulous food with big tastes. Don't miss the octopus or the fantastic cauliflower dish. A standout restaurant which offers diners a culinary..."

Averillpb

"One of the best meals I have had!! Outstanding service added to the overall experience here. We ordered our meals after our waitress explained the..."

Alison Read

"As Queensland’s best restaurant in the 2016 Australia’s Top 100 Restaurants, Gerard’s Bistro has been on my wishlist all year. Tucked away off..."

Michele Walton

"Such a great little find. Situated in a walk through breezeway near James Street. Great atmosphere and very relaxing decor; I love a bench seat with..."

Jodi Dowling

"I ordered the Coalgrilled octopus. It came with green strawberries, butter, almond, chilli and smoke. Octopus can be hard to get right, but Gerards..."

Peruvian Palate

"This week has been a bit special. E’cco Bistro was for our anniversary, and my boyfriend took me to Gerard’s Bistro for my birthday dinner! I..."

Youn

"Great dining experience at Gerard's Bistro today!Very nice price compare with the quality of dishes.Love how you can DIY your only..."

Mlibclover

"My main complaint is: Was so full we didn't have any room left for dessert. Cauliflower - yum. Kale and broccoli - yum. Smoked bread - yum. Duck..."

Donnasoowho

"I want to say great things as I know this is considered one of the top Brisbane restaurants. And it's good, really, but is it excellent? No...."

Sassenach

"My friends and I have been to Gerard's bistro well over 5 times now and we keep coming back. The menu is dynamic, the flavours delicious and the..."

Jasen Anderson

"Good food and good cocktails and the service was alright as well. This is definitely a place I want to return and see of it is consistently..."

Blank

"I have been to Gerard's twice in the past 6 months. Both occasions we arrived later in the evening around 9pm and were able to just get a table for..."

Chris Jack

"Great food ! - cauliflower and eggplant dishes worth the cisit slone! . Tasted food though so not a place to be avoided. A bit of a rip off though if..."

David Ensor

"Charismatic staff, intriguing meals and a creative use of outdoor space this restaurant is definately a must eat. Some of the food combinations leave..."

Shane Warren

"Food, service & drinks were all of a good standard but Gerard's Bistro is far overdue for a facelift! The decor is confused with a clash of tired..."

Juke

"My espresso-martini drinking partner-in-crime and I decided that a long girly lunch was was overdue. She had raved about Gerards and couldn't..."

Melisa Lewins

"Gerard’s Bistro is an unassuming dining destination surrounded by dense blocks of concrete and off a laneway that is tucked away in an..."

Foodie Mookie

"I have been to Gerard's Bistro three times now, always as part of a group with a set menu. The first time I was amazed at the quality, tastiness,..."

Satiety Society

"Tried a very nice cab sav from the bekaa valley here. We all enjoyed the slow cooked wagyu, and the chocolate dessert is defenitely worth a go. ..."

Digestinator

"Yummy Sunday brunch - love the middle eastern take on food but couldn't go past the baked eggs. A very generous serve with at least three eggs and..."

Jess

"Delicious food that's bursting with flavor, outstanding service, and quite reasonably priced for a hatted restaurant! I had dinner by myself here..."

Sarahversuscarbs

"I was just reading reviews and so bewildered at some people's ignorance. This restaurant is nothing short of spectacular. I took two renown Sydney..."

Marianne Edmonds

"Can't remember how many times we have been there, never disappointed. Although Gerard's bistro only get one chef hat, in my heart it is the best..."

Qq352175983

"One of the few places that I visit regularly I like the changing menu, always there are new surprises, very creative and delicious dishes , but the..."

Lammer

"Finally made it Gerard's and was not disappointed, it has certainly lived up to reputation. You can tell the Chefs here are extremely passionate..."

Slick Chef Extraordinaire. Gangster Of Food.

"I'd wanted to got to Gerard's Bistro for a while and finally I had the opportunity to grab lunch with some friends one Sunday whilst travelling in..."

Foodie Mookie

"I've been here for dinner a couple of times and breakfast once. Dinner has always been amazing, food absolutely delicious and service is great. A bit..."

Ilovefood

"Top spot for fabulous food - taste was sublime throughout the meal - flavors were punchy and exotic without being overdone - cauliflower dish is not..."

Ekatarina

"The meal was outstanding. The beef shared plate was tender and tasty and more than enough food for two. You must try the cauliflower dish, which is a..."

Rebecca

"The wraps are freshly hand-made daily by the owner's mother and the meat is premium wagyu slow roasted for 12 to 15 hours - that's what they call a..."

Eat Drink And Be Kerry

"Incredibly, in just two visits across the span of several years, Gerard's Bistro has managed to cement itself in my mind as one of my favourite..."

Cora Chen

"Fabulous! Yes, it's not cheap but you get what you pay for and @ Gerard's it'll be worth it.Excellent service and fabulous food. I've never..."

Absolutely Gr8

"One of the best restaurants that i have been for a long time. We were there for family dinner and we definitely will come back . Our waitress was so..."

Lola6

"One of my favourite places to go in Brisbane on a Friday night. The food and service is always excellent. The house bread with smoked butter is..."

Sophie

"After having a great evening meal here a few months ago we were keen to try the breakfast on a weekend. Booked online as we did the first time,..."

Yorkie_Traveller

"I dined at Gerard's Bistro recently with a group of friends. All of the food we ordered was fantastic, and the wine I chose was also..."

Chloe_e_jackson

"Went to Gerard's Bistro for the first time last night, and I have to say that the food was awesome. We ordered a number of dishes that we shared..."

Lambo Blair

"Beautifully presented delicious food and attentive wait staff. Lovely place for a romantic date night followed by a movie down the road at palace..."

Hannah85

"Party of 2Location: outsideEntrée: House breadMains: shared a brisket with Fried Cauliflower Drinks: Five fig..."

Niki C

"Middle East inspired modern Australian cuisine. Dark, cosy atmosphere - in fact, I found it too cosy being within an arm's reach of the two tables..."

N&M

"Gerards Bisto is in James St New Farm-- way to hip and cool for us (me thinks). It popped up a few years ago and for awhile I thought it wouldn't..."

Eatingtheweekaway

"Had a birthday celebration here, just a small group plus we didn't order a cake or anything that surprise our aunt, just a really quiet dinner here...."

Misscharlot

"We were welcomed for lunch by exceptionally knowledgeable staff who were able to recite the entire menu from memory. They offer meals with matching..."

Janice Collins

"I visited Gerard's Bistro for my birthday over the weekend with my partner and with my hand on my heart it was a great night. Our waitress..."

Marta Peetsalu

"Very very tasty . Beautifully presented food and the layout of the restaurant is 10/10. Breakfast here is amazing and won't hurt your pocket . High..."

Cody Thomas

"I absolutely love Gerard's bistro!! Their service is great and the ambiance is amazing. It is always full and the staff is very friendly. Their tuna..."

C.M.

"Had a lovely dinner at Gerard's earlier in the year. The wagyu brisket was delicious and the wings were very good. The service was pretty good and..."

Monica Sottile

"This place is a cracker! It’s a little hard to find as the entrance is off a narrow laneway, but it’s casual, comfy and quirky with good food..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"I visited Gerard's for the first time recently when I was deliriously tired and ravenously hungry after a busy overnight shift. I now know why this..."

Kat - Oats And Cheesecake

"My partner and I went to Gerard's for dinner and shared the slow cooked wage Beef with seasonal accompaniments. It was amazing! so flavoursome and..."

Sunshine And Gin

"I enjoyed my birthday dinner for two here on Tuesday night. Roasted baby beets w kishk, black garlic, elderflower - slow roasted wagyu brisket for..."

Renee Beliveau Johnston

"The other interesting dish on the table was the “Bacon and eggs” 63 degree eggs, smoked bacon mousse, maple toasted buckwheat ($19) which was..."

Strawbeari3

"If you're looking for something a little bit fancy, don't look past Gerard's. Great for sharing with a bunch of friends, which also means you get to..."

Fionakay

"We dropped into Gerard's around 8.30pm last Tuesday evening.It's was busy and in the middle of service but we were greeted warmly and settled..."

Flavietta

"Love this place. Food is great, staff are lovely, atmosphere is beautiful. I recommend this place a lot to friends who are visiting and I always get..."

Steph

"Friendly staff, great food. Definitely recommend the brisket for 2,..."

Nat

"Finally made it here for dinner. Food took a little while but it was easily forgotten when the delicious meals came. I have to say our waitress was..."

Fairlie

"I have to say we had a great dinner with amazing food, and the cost of the meal was actually better than I had expected for 8 people - always a..."

Sherrym1au

"Cannot fault this place. We come here numerous times. always welcomed with a warm smile and fantastic service throughout the night. Food is so good...."

Ml

"Not what it looks like. I was totally disappointed by my whole experience here. It started with the manager and staff being far from friendly. The..."

Becandfood

"Amazing food!. Tucked away on James st! We stopped for for a spot of lunch and had the best pork ever! Brilliant duck and the coliflower was..."

Jhonnylawz

"Amazing -on par with Melbourne restaurants for sure. We went to Gerard's a few months ago (just after they won the top prize at Brisbane Times 2014..."

Fish

"Easily one of the best restaurants in Brisbane. The dishes are innovative, well-balanced and exquisitely flavoursome. What I really love about this..."

Candice

"Amazing food, great service. We booked for a table of 3 for dinner after TedX Brisbane, and were welcomed by friendly staff and taken to our table..."

Mark

"Beautiful food!. Wow! What a way to spend a birthday! Staff were very attentive and helpful and bar was a nice place to sit, waiting for our table...."

Sam

"Service was great, atmosphere was also good, the table positioning was a bit annoying having to move every time the waiter wanted to walk past. The..."

Joel Kenny

"Brisket Goodness. Had lunch with a large group and loved it - staff really helpful with menu and suggestions. Had the brisket which was sensational,..."

Bean Round

"Amazing. Went for dinner back in March 2014. This is a great middle eastern (sort of) inspired restaurant with distinct 'shared' meal approach which..."

Ambra

"Visited Gerard's Bistro with colleagues for a work dinner and was blown away. Beautiful restaurant, outstanding service, and food to die for. Will be..."

Cam Bridges

"Had a fantastic meal here tonight. Been wanting to try Gerard's Bistro for some time now and it did not dissapoint. The flavours in all our dishes..."

Nicola

"Incredible Dining Experience. We've been to Gerard's Bistro numerous times for dinner and breakfast and have absolutely loved our experience each..."

KylieT

"Gerard's Bistro - New Farm, Brisbane. Fantastic. So I kept hearing that Gerard's was the place to go. My friends normally recommend wonderful..."

Nghappystuff

"Went for Sunday breakfast. Food was different but good. Enjoyed the change from the usual bacon and eggs. Staff were attentive, we mannered and..."

Amy Smith

"Relaxing & interesting. A relaxing meal, ordered both breakfast & lunch. Was drawn to the interesting menu that was hard to choose from. Mackerel..."

Hockeyfan

"Everything a bistro should be. Top 5 in Brisbane. To go here and complain about value for money would seem narrow minded as per some of the reviews...."

BA Baracus

"Lovely, but.... Great food and wine list, really enjoyed both.What did 'bug' me was the wait staff. They were good and their job, but a tip from..."

Barwang

"One of Brisbane's better restaurants. Good food concepts with even better execution. Staff are informed and attentive. Deserves the recognition that..."

Pathetic

"Beautiful food and really good service. Loved the goat and brisket. Great place to take a big..."

Sugirrl

"Fantastic meal and amazing service. I don't usually like meat and i thoroughly enjoyed the wagyu brisket, it really is..."

Phesephony Naidoo

"Breakfast, something different. Can highly recommend breakfast and the coffee here?Bagdad eggs was a great twist over the old fashioned..."

Chris Hall

"10/10 for Food. Wow, the food is amazing. Its the place where the chef actually creates dishes . I would compare it places in NY or San..."

EAT ME

"Great atmosphere and food. Went for lunch today and the food was amazing! Would highly recommend the bekaa wings and beef brisket - to die for! The..."

Annaleigh

"Great brunch!. My partner and I went here for brunch last month. Both the food and service were fantastic! I ordered the Shakshouka, which was huge..."

Nycfoodieinbrissy

"Gerard's Bistro - Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. While it is on one of Fortitude Valley's busiest streets, Gerard's Bistro is one of a collection of..."

Atreyu

"Soooo Goooood!!!!!. Had a great lunch at Gerard's a few weeks ago with a mate. One recommendation - you really need to have the Beef Brisket. It is..."

Global Foodie

"Breakfast does not get better. Food is flavoursome, artistically presented and adventurous... and priced and in line with an average Brisbane..."

Facebook User

"Nice Place. Never have a bad experience at this restaurant. Worthy of all its great reviews. Highly recommend for a special night out or date. Food..."

Bh

"A little gem tucked away off James St. Excellent service with the staff happy to give some advice to those wanting to try something different. An..."

John

"Always a good experience. I have been there a few times. Always a great experience, the food is inventive, really well presented and so tasty.In..."

Robjames326

"Delicious and consistent. I come to gwrards for breaky regularly. everytime service, food and price is impressive. lunch is great. fave brisbane..."

John

"Great Food and Atmosphere. I have eaten here a couple of times but after last night felt I should write a good review. The food is always so..."

Miranda El-Atem

"Wonderful restaurant. We had my husband's 50th birthday lunch at Gerard's and had a wonderful experience. The menu catered to our party of 10..."

Dbar

"Repeatedly Outstanding. The cuisine here has a wonderful middle eastern / Moroccan flavour and the service has always been outstanding. For your firs..."

Pat

"OMG. Wow. We came here last week and I am still talking about amazing this place is.Yes it is expensive but if you want to experience top..."

Chef's Wife

"Great breakfast. Looked forward to going, went on a sunday morning, maybe would go saturday ngt next time as full of glossy mummies with big lips (..."

Sash_bird

"Rude!!. Food is ok , portions are small for the price and the staff are the rudest in Brisbane !! They ready to kick you out as soon as u finish ur..."

Lol

"Their is not many places around that I can't understand the menu but this place is definitely one of them places. My wife and I enjoyed a very..."

Davski

"Superb. Every item on menu.... Superb. Every item on menu looks good. The meals we shared were extraordinary. Service and situation perfect...."

George

"Beautiful work. Walked in without a booking about a week ago, sat at an outside table. Our waitress was brilliant... warm, knowledgable and her wine..."

Con

"Brilliant. These guys know what they're doing. Everything was exceptional from start to finish. Well done Ben, you do Gerard's proud. Will be back..."

Edward

"Good Times, Great Experiences. Went for Dinner a while ago and unfortunately have not had the chance to go back yet!! This is a beautiful style of..."

Rachee Baybee

"Divine! Pricey but worth every cent. Staff were so attentive and every dish was unique and yummy and so flavoursome. Perfect night. Thanks..."

Psyched

"Best restaurant visited this year. One of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time. We ordered the marrow, octopus, beetroot and pork..."

Jocelyn Gibson

"Gerard's Bistro. Went there for lunch and was blown away by the marrow bone dish with burnt bread which showed creativity and complexity. The quail..."

Homerofbrisbane

"Delicious!. Excellent Decor. Very hard to choose from the menu, only because most of the items appealed to me. We had the Bekka Wings, Slow cooked..."

Lisalovesdiamonds

"Wonderful. Best restaurant in Brisbane at the..."

Richardcross2010

"Perfection. Our dinner at Gerard's rates as one of the best meals we have had in Brisbane. The dining room is a beautifully designed space with light..."

Purplek

"Real find..... Took family and friends here to celebrate our daughters Uni graduation. The service, food and atmosphere were exemplary. Will..."

ELT

"Really nice food. Fantastic service. The waitress who was looking after us was very efficient and knowledgable. Will certainly go back..."

Petch Berge

"Been here a couple of times now and will definitely be back to sample more deliciously tasty morsels!!! Best desserts and beautiful service. A..."

Claire

"Wonderful!. This place does everything right. Restaurant fit out, decor, service, food, menu... Everything I loved. The share plate concept is..."

Jamie

"Great great great food! My fiancé took me here for my birthday and I was absolutely blown away =D personally I don't ever care too much about..."

Muimuichai

"Amazing food and service. Absolutely loved it. The vego dishes are so tasty. Will be returning for a third time vey..."

Sandals

"Enjoyable Night, Great Food.. I must say, we had an excellent time here on Thursday night. (7.2.13) There were 5 of us and we ordered - Bread -..."

Skellie

"The food was really good, lots of thought and hard work went into the dishes. However, the ambience and atmosphere were a bit lacking. Both because..."

C. Martin

"Sensational!. We went in a group of 8 and pretty much ordered everything on the menu. Every dish was a work of art, sensational eating experience!..."

Jenna Tan

"A Great Night Out. Dined here on a Sunday night. Pre Xmas dinner. Because we were a group we shared a banquet menu. Lamb tagine & the rice with..."

Louise

"Great!. I booked for our xmas dinner. It was amazing!! One thing they forgot to bring bread!! Anyway, we had great time! Definitely we will be..."

Minamiy

"I went to Gerards today with my family for lunch. And it was awesome! We got a selection of small, medium and large plates to share. The octopus was..."

Allan Lush

"Excellent food!. I really enjoy restaurants that prepare share plates so that you can sample lots from the menu. Gerard's Bistro is similar to Public..."

Lauren

"Great combination of flavours and good portion sizes. Relaxed setting with choice of outdoor or indoor seating. Wait staff varied throughout our..."

Michelle Cort

"Needs improvement. Interior decor is lovely, but ambience for those seated outside less so - all concrete, no music, somewhat chilly on cool nights,..."

Ben Chickens

"This place blows my mind every time I eat here. The flavour combinations are incredible. Adam is fantastic at matching the wine and even better at..."

Shae

"Promising. Lovely spot for a mid-week lunch. We were disappointed that the lunch menu was so dumbed-down, we had checked out the menu online and..."

Littlemissfoodsnob

"Great for a Group. I had a great birthday dinner with 14 friends. We organised the menu prior and had shared plates. Food started soon after we..."

Deanne Jebreen

"Third time around, service excellent, food amazing, ambiance cosy. Will recommend again to anyone who likes original and well thought combinations of..."

Gougla

"Went for a cheeky last minute lunch without child. Great looking place with a soft feel thanks to the timber. Had the gnocchi which was different..."

Stixlabushka

"Excellent food! As True to its suggested roots as it could be. Packed full of flavour and taste and the decor was excellent. Wine list not as good as..."

Brent Kielly

"Faultless. Moroccan with a bit of Australian with a Nordic decor but it all works. Martini's by Matt behind the bar perfect! Between two we shared 3..."

Vanilla

"If you're a meat and potatoes kind of person, I would advise that Gerard's Bistro isn't for you. If however you like a bit of pizzaz and creativity..."

Australian Foodie

"My fiancé Tom and I recently dined at Gerard’s and it’s safe to say that is was pretty much one of the best dinner dates we’ve ever had. Of..."

Sunshine And Gin

"Mixed reviews on urbanspoon and elsewhere but in my opinion this is great. Deserves a hat. Not sure how this can be not liked really. The one thing..."

Sean Kennaway

"...the Shakshouka – baked eggs in tomato and roast pepper, merguez, blackened onion and hung yoghurt. My oh my, what an awe-inspiring dish...."

Sam Giles

"I was very excited when the first small share plate to arrive was the Warm Octopus, Butter, Almond, Chilli and Smoke. A very pretty looking dish, it..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"Nestled in amongst swish boutiques in the swanky James Street precinct, Gerard's exudes fine dining and eloquence. Our party of two opted to have a..."

Toby Nguyen

"...everything on the menu inspired a sliver of..."

Melissa Loh

"I had Shakshouka, eggs baked in tomato and roasted pepper, with merguez (an African style sausage), blackened onion and yoghurt. There were also..."

Brisbane Devoured

"The staff at Gerard's were fantastic. I don't just mean they were polite and efficient but these guys really went above and beyond. The girl waitress..."

Cora Chen

"...wondering why his Poached Eggs (in garlic yoghurt, smoked paprika, walnut crumbs and Aleppo pepper with sourdough soldiers) took so long to cook,..."

Delicioux

"My goodness - I’ve been wanting to go to Gerard’s for years ! We finally went last weekend for my birthday - happy days ! We chose to sit..."

Jessie H

"Fantastic. The flavour combinations and complexity of the dishes were outstanding. Great value too. There were also a large number of dishes easy..."

Alan Butler

"Good vibes, great service, plenty of free car park behind. The deco is great inside and out. The menu is simple and the food overall is good but I..."

Joshua Wong

"“Something new we eager to get and some specific days worth to celebrate each time!”by Peter Lee I planned my wedding anniversary few months..."

Peter Lee

"Gerard's bistro is unassuming but an unexpected surprise. The menu sounds simple, but every dish we tried had beautiful flavours. The swordfish was a..."

Kimberly Tan

"Dined on a Tuesday evening, so plenty inside seating available, wouldn't want to sit outside on winter nights😅. Seems to be a popular restaurant..."

sallyyypappa

"Couldn’t fault a single thing about the food - amazing all round! Very prompt service and great wait staff. Such a lovely dining experience, thanks..."

Anna Le

Malt Dining

87/100 (2911 ratings)

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Drinks

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Pumpkin Wontons

Pea Wonton

The Malt Royale' with Fries

Quail

Mushroom Cigars

Coconut Leche Flan

Broccoli

Beef Cheeks

Beef

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Beef Tartare

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Salad

Roasted Pork Belly

Pork

Scallops

Oyster Mushrooms

Fried chicken

prosecco

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BEEF BRISKET

Oyster

Ceviche

Risotto

Steak Sandwich

Salmon

Arrival Cocktail

Malt Brownie

Spanner Crab Mayonnaise w Pink Grapefruit Curd Cruton

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Seating

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Serves Alcohol

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Gift Cards Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

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Accepts Visa

Private Dining

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Fine Dining

"Enjoyed the tasting menu with my wife and two very close friends ... the staff were welcoming and attentive throughout the evening, without being..."

Phil Wheeler

"Great food, great staff, great atmosphere. Thank you. We celebrated our 45th anniversary and they were kind enough to give us a card and a small ..."

Susan Darrington

"Great food and great service! We had the 6-course degustation and it was super tasty and filling. Will definitely be dining at Malt..."

Madi Reck

"Admittedly when my mains (beef rib) arrived, I was visually underwhelmed, but once I took the first bite, it was absolutely heavenly. The flavours..."

Jày Päv

"Incredible food and fabulous staff. Great attention to..."

Paula Redford-Bell

"Loved the decor and the location. The service was exceptional. After advising the waitress I had an intolerance to onions, not only were they mindful..."

Emma Greenley

"Great dinner. Fantastic food. Excellent service. Devoted companion. Nice restaurant with good food and friendly..."

Carol Paulinus Wong

"We had a table of 10 people there yesterday for Melbourne Cup Day and had exceptional service. The food, drinks and service from all the staff was..."

Bekk Millwood

"Malt is beautiful food...excellent staff...and my all time favourite place to dine.. My partner and i had our first date there and last night our..."

Leanne P Rundle

"Feb 2020. Belated review but went here with the partner for date night dinner. We took advantage of The Fork discount as well as a dinner gift..."

Quesarahsarah

"The service was amazing!! Food was delicious with lots of flavours and suited perfectly for our dietary requirements. We started with..."

Avathar Vishnu Venkatesh

"Best: crab tostada - comes with 2 pieces but it is too nice to share.Loved: daily beef (sirloin) with miso, crispy chat potato with black..."

Jean Wong

"all..."

Eatzzzzzzz

"review is based on a function: I travelled from Melbourne and attended my friends wedding at malt. The malt team made the wedding perfect . The venue..."

Suzysays

"Sometimes, life is hard. You find yourself overworked and deadlines are looming. At times like that, it's a nice surprise when your other half takes..."

Espresso&Matcha

"Above average food; technical aspects of cooking is executed well but the strength and depth of flavours can be a tad hit and miss.Good menu..."

Mei Mei Liew

"Service and bar staff here are so lovely and welcoming with great recommendations. Food was incredible with an impressive whiskey selection. Even the..."

Jay

"A very generous 4 but should really be a 3.5. At a fine dining restaurant such as Malt dinner would be the best option for your buck.The..."

ZZQ

"Came here on a Saturday night with friends. I ordered the beef with horseradish and beetroot. The beef was cooked well; however, I think the..."

K8 Tat

"Every single morsel of food from this place is spectacular! Absolutely delicious!! One of the best places I have dined in Brisbane! Well worth a..."

Leahfay

"Amazing place to eat or drink. Decided to try the degastation 9 course and was not disappointed. Every course was incredible. Service was superb and..."

Bowan Rachelle

"We had 6 course degustation dinner with matching wines. It was such a special dinner and food was extremely delicious. Customer service was good and..."

Monika Rose

"Awesome just awesome! The food and wine pairings and group room are..."

Daleblyth

"We were travelling to Brisbane from Perth. We had wonderful time dining at alt Dining. The service was very attentive and food was very well prepared..."

Pilong Zhu

"Headed here for lunch with my friends given the very reasonable price points for a not-so-casual dining experience. Ordered oysters for appetizer (a..."

Annisa Zhafira

"My partner and I celebrated our anniversary here by dining on the six-course degustation menu with matched wines. From making the reservation to the..."

Joshua Deang

"Came here for a family dinner, very friendly staff. Food was cooked with quality ingredients, our favourite dish is the roasted pumpkin, they are..."

Brizzyflo

"For a special occasion required some fine dining, and after hearing of the new 9 course degustation menu, we headed off to Malt dining. On arrival,..."

Andrew

"Another glowing review for Malt team. The six course degustation with the matched wines proved to be an excellent choice for a double birthday and..."

Iain

"My fave restaurant! The food is amazing, cocktails delicious and the staff could not be more friendly and efficient. The dark lights and pianist..."

HanCat

"Really great spot for lunch at very reasonable prices. The duck ragu with ricotta balls has a really nice balance of flavours, though today was a..."

Luke

"Great little spot to get whisky and a snack or meal. A bartender that actually knows their bourbon and whiskey. Worth a try for sure, loved the..."

Rob Bergeron

"delicious dessert ~ nice services ~ $162 for 2 people ~ good environment and easy to find ~the I kg share meal of steak tastes good and we love the..."

Jasmine Wang

"Ate in the bar as opposed to the restaurant. Good ambiance, good food, air conditioned which was very welcome in summer. Will definitely go back to..."

Oscar Julie

"Visited Malt on countless recommendations from foodie friends and definitely was not disappointed. This place is amazing. My partner and I shared an..."

Alexi_b

"A very enjoyable meal. The young staff were excellent- friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Starters of roo tail pasta and beef salad were well..."

Averillpb

"Restaurant is tucked away upstairs in a dark room full of old-school character. They waitresses took half an hour to ask us what we wanted to eat,..."

Hayley

"Definitely the most amazing meal I have had in Brisbane. The taste of malt which is only available Monday to Thursday is definitely the way to do it..."

Rebecca

"Well established Malt Dining adds to the growing trend of multi-level establishments with a restaurant and bar. Housed in an old market building that..."

Aussie Meets World

"Amazing service. Brilliant food. Great feeling. Not a wanky place and great for a brilliant cocktail or three!I had the chicken and my wife..."

Neil

"I've sat on the fence about posting a review for awhile because when we went I was very sick and spent the entire evening wishing I was at home in..."

Donnasoowho

"One of the best meals I have ever had in Brisbane. Great service, great food, great wine. Thank you so much! Highly recommend for any special..."

Ninjacritic

"lovely atmosphere in the 'attic restaurant' with jazz piano in the background. staff were very friendly and professional. started with the..."

El

"Amazing! Great menu- seriously had so much trouble deciding what to order because every item sounded amazing. I ordered the duck and the partner had..."

AJ M

"Great atmosphere and service tonight for my second visit to Malt. It was quite busy as it was a Friday but the food arrived to the table quickly and..."

Sammieats

"Just a short walk from the office, Malt is more or less what I expected. Sophisticated enough, with old mate on the piano having a good time to..."

Leesby

"Malt has always been a good safe choice for me. Been a few times, the food is consistently good and the ambience is a bit different to a "standard"..."

DMan

"Great atmosphere, good food and a wide variety of whiskey. I'm a lover of beef cheeks (Meatballs and Beef Cheeks) and the braised wagyu beef cheeks..."

Meatballs And Beef Cheeks

"What a great venue to spend the night at starting off with a few cocktails at the bar and finishing off with a great meal. Entree we had..."

WAYz

"Had a degustation here a few months ago and thoroughly enjoyed it.. Our waiter was extremely knowledgable with his dishes and wines which we always..."

AnitaOnChi

"Loved it my meals were amazing my partners was only slightly off mark but was a very enjoyable feed overall.Service was excellent would def be back..."

Facebook User

"We had an excellent experience at Malt Dining 2 weeks ago. I had the Wagyu and my friend went in for the lamb. Both dishes were top notch! The..."

Amy J

"We had a nice dinner at Malt, but I wouldn't rate it as an amazing dining experience. The food was tasty, but not amazing for a 'fine dining'..."

Em Hart

"We enjoyed the five course degustation and highly recommend it! My favourite dish was the eye fillet with slow cooked brisket and my partner loved..."

Betty & Jason

"Faultless. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Just perfect...."

Grilld Rosalie

"We booked dinner last night. The service was excellent, nice decor. The food was delicious.Would recommend this and would come back..."

Victoria Nunn

"Such a lovely experience! Took my mum and her friend here for Mums birthday. They had a cute card on the table signed by the waitresses for mum, and..."

Anndrea Pomphrey

"Went to this restaurant last night as a surprise from my partner. We had the herb pan fried gnocchi for entree and for mains i had the pan fried..."

Jacinta Snow

"We flew into Brisbane Saturday afternoon, rang and booked a table (thanks to a cancellation). We arrived and walked into a bar buzzing with..."

Martin

"Visited Malt last night(Monday night) for my partners birthday and it was fantastic. From the moment we walked in our experience was great. There was..."

Theitalianfoodie

"I am a Malt groupie from way back, it has been my absolute favourite in Brisbane for the last 3 or so years. The food and service is usually..."

Courtney Siobhan

"The bar downstairs is a great place to sit with your friends for a drink before heading upstairs for dinner. Love the food, you will not be..."

Makaronia Me Kima

"Have been here several times with my partner. Love the atmosphere, they normally have a pianist playing. Menu is very limited, but they do change it..."

Joanne

"We went here on a whim to see what great food was available on offer...and we were not disappointed. We had the prix fixe 3 course lunch (I recommend..."

Mr X

"Very cosy atmosphere with piano music playing in the background. Very romantic. Service was good, attention to detail was good and the wait staff..."

MsK

"I have been here a couple of times with my partner now and we absolutely adore this place. The restaurant has a really wonderful, subdued..."

Kimberley Baker

"Beautiful restaurant with excellent service. The main dishes had many special elements and the desserts were amazing. I would highly recommend the..."

Sophie

"Went with a group of friends and we had three 2course lunch. You can choose entree and main or main and dessert. It was a bit quiet on the day we..."

Kate Parrott

"After looking at many lunch menus, we decided to go to Malt Dining in the city. We have been there before and the food and service has always been..."

Strawbeari3

"Good value food. Had lunch here with a few colleagues. The menu had limited choices but both the salad and the fish we ordered were nicely done. It..."

Vikrant Chaudhary

"Impressed every time. I have been dined here a handful of times over the last few years. Once or twice with friends, once for a more personal catchup..."

Facebook User

"The best salmon. We here quite a while ago with my boyfriend celebrating valentine's day. I had the salmon because I loved the salmon roe comes..."

S4286000

"Malt Cave. Atmosphere - A lovely, dark and intimate space. The live piano is also a nice touch. Now to the food. Everything was..."

Lucy Gabb

"High expectations. I've been here twice now and have had different experiences both times. The first time I came here was almost 2 years ago and I..."

Wendy

"Fantastic dinner and drinks. Awesome experience. Loved..."

Kieran

"Had my 1st Anniversary dinner here and we loved it. We tried the "Taste of Malt" and every dish was delicious. Vibrate colors and flavours on every..."

The Invisible Food Critic

"Loved it. Brought my partner here for her birthday dinner. When making the booking, I was asked whether it was a special occasion and I informed..."

Ellie

"Decided on Malt for our anniversary. We ordered the Taste of Malt degustation menu which had amazing flavours- mandarin crumble kingfish in tarragon..."

JKL

"Wow. An evening to remember.. We were made to feel welcome and special right from the start. Delicious cocktails and quail to start, then duck with a..."

Meplusg

"The food was sensational and full of flavour. Our waitress was very on top of her game and gave brilliant descriptions of the food she placed infront..."

Elsie McCausland

"Great inner-city dining!. On the basis of other diners excellent reviews, I booked Malt for my wife's birthday last night. I love the location - the..."

Sam.lahy

"Really Worth Going. Hi,My wife and I went there on a Friday night - the service and the food were simply amazing. The waiter serving us..."

Cdalzell1

"Great night out. We dined here recently and wish we had earlier! The food and service was amazing from start to finish. Loved how they explained..."

Carrie

"3 Course Dinner. Just had the best and most relaxing 3 course meal. The food from start to finish was incredible full of flavor and looked like..."

Sven

"New Favourite. Wish I had gone earlier! We went with one of our Entertainment vouchers and the experience was so good, we couldn't bring ourselves to..."

BrisFood

"We dined here for a recent birthday & received a signed card from all of the staff. The meals were very tasty & well prepared. Great location &..."

SK

"Birthday dinner. I got taken here for my birthday. Was perfect. Everything about it. I wish I knew about Malt along time ago. I will keep going..."

Chez

"AMAZING. This place reli blew my mind. every dish that we ordered were fantastic and full of flavour. comfortable serving pace and very lovely..."

Clark Huang

"My husband and I had our wedding anniversary dinner at Malt and it was the perfect choice. Beautiful food, fantastic service and lovely..."

Haysie

"GREAT SERVICE. My bf and i had dinner here. the food is really nice and the service is perfect. i will come back..."

WEN

"Delicious and excellent service. Went to Malt with really high expectations, and I wasn't disappointed. We tried the Steak Tartare-I'm not usually a..."

Becandfood

"Sensational!. A fabulous dining experience! The service was first class. The setting was wonderful enhanced by a quality pianist in the background...."

Greg

"Excellent Service. Went for Malt for the first time with fairly high expectations and was not disappointed. Being a Thusday it was quiet but still a..."

Suzy Seychell

"Good food with a beautiful setting. This is a really lovely and unique dinning venue in Brisbane and I love how its hidden in a little attic in the..."

Andreak86

"Can't say there were any real issues, over all there was excellent service, absolutely delicious dessert and a fabulous main course. However I will..."

Jessica Wright

"Eaten here a couple times, it just keeps getting better! Service is absolutely exceptional and food is delicious. The malt brownie is a personal fave..."

Phesephony Naidoo

"10/10. For now, this easily takes 1st place for my choice of restaurant in Brisbane.Classy Jazz/easy listening/ live piano. Great..."

Mayday Boy

"Definitely worth going back!. My wife and I had our anniversary dinner here last night. The experience was amazing, the service top class and the..."

Henryryry

"Best fine dining restaurant in Brisbane. Had an exceptional time here. Food was amazing, service was amazing, decor was amazing, the atmosphere was..."

Jason Wong

"This is how fine dining should be. Meals were exceptional. Will be..."

Mitch

"Wow, what a nice quite place. Awesome service we detailed, not a huge wine list but enough to keep anyone happy.. The food was awesome very fresh and..."

David Hanlin

"Just wonderful! Lovely atmosphere for a romantic dinner, beautiful food and fantastic service (hard to find in brisbane)!! The grand piano player was..."

Jane

"Long story cut short. Brilliant in every aspect (except parking, being in the city and..."

Tim

"Wonderful experience with beautiful food- good craft beers and wine aswell..."

Aj

"Very enjoyable. My partner and I dined here and both loved it. The food was wonderful, I had the sirloin and beef cheek which I thought was a very..."

Taguyra

"Best experience ever.. Went here for an anniversary dinner on Monday Night. Everything was 10/10 including the service and the meals. Will highly..."

Chris P

"Great for small groups. We hired the private dining room in the basement to host a murder mystery - the location was fantastic, food and service..."

Shari

"Malt is a wonderful dining experience. From the deliciously inventive food to the attentive yet unobtrusive service, Malt ticks all the boxes for a..."

Rob

"Worth your while to try. Had an excellent lunch here last week. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable without being overbearing. Food was on the..."

Sean Andrews

"My partner and I had dinner at Malt on a whim, we heard some great reviews from friends and had to give it a shot. Staff were friendly, had a..."

Lady_E

"Great experience. Had a beautiful celebratory dinner at Malt. The whole experience was fantastic, the menu - entrees, mains and desserts were all..."

Stel

"Perfect atmosphere. Absolutely amazing..."

Jane Chung

"Delicious food and lovely atmosphere. We went for our first wedding anniversary and I had pretty high expectations as this is obviously a premium..."

Jake Shields

"Must go back!. A lovely place to go for a special occasion. Has a very romantic feel. The food is..."

Kate

"Service great, ambience great, food great and value for money exceptional. Sirloin superb and the brownie was to die for. We will be..."

Sangoma

"5 stars. Great food, equally good service. Recommended. Vegetarian dishes were..."

Hryelle

"The food and service was excellent but very limited beer selection and no Queensland..."

Davski

"I dined at Malt with some friends last month for my birthday. The food was absolutely beautiful. I had the wagyu sirloin and beef cheek; the dish had..."

Charlotte Adderley

"YUM. Went here for Fathers day, and it was just beautiful. The staff were attentive and helpful :) the only thing that was a little annoying was the..."

Lib

"FANTASTIC!!!!. I took my GF to Malt for dinner on saturday night and all I can say is it is FANTASTIC! the service was 2nd to none, the wine was..."

Matt

"We dined here on our anniversary and loved it. The food was delicious and presented very well. The only thing we were not happy with was the service..."

G5ive

"Cannot fault. Visited Malt for a special family dinner and had asked for a table with a view and were given their best table with veiws of the Story..."

Jane C

"Probably one of the best dining experiences in Brisbane to date. Service was great, food was amazing and great wine list too. The malt brownies for..."

Kta

"Fantastic Restaurant! Fantastic Service!!. Dined here with my girlfriends on Saturday night after having a few drinks downstairs in the bar...."

Stacey C

"Best of Brisbane. Had a friend who is used to fine dining in Melbourne visit me twice this year - a few months ago I took her to one of the most..."

Wendy Brown

"Absoutely love this restaurant!. We dined at Malt for the second time on Monday night and it was just as good as we had remembered from our first..."

Jilly D

"Consistently good. A faithful favorite - can't always be expecting the world's greatest service, but its generally very good and the food/wine always..."

P Dean

"Great Again. We had eaten here a while ago now with some friends, they suggested we go again before this year’s ‘Entertainment Book’ had..."

Yorkie_Traveller

"Worth the money. Coming all the way from Canada, we wanted to make sure we ate at Brisbanes best restaraunt. The steak we ordered was fantastic! I..."

The 4th

"Need to be impressed? Go here. Start with the top service - people who really care and are genuinely interested in you having a positive..."

Col

"Loved it. 3 of us had a wonderful night out at Malt. We all had 3 courses and we all enjoyed everything we ate. The staff were friendly and..."

TJM

"A very pleasant surprise in Brisbane. George produced the most amazing degustation I've ever had, the duck breast, by which all restaurants should be..."

Ian

"First time dining here last night and I was very impressed. Loved my lamb and the chocolate brownie desert was the best desert I've had in awhile!..."

Catherine

"Loved it!. I had been wanting to go to Malt for ages and finally got the excuse late last month as my husband and I were in the city to see a..."

Kristen

"Malt just about triples the overall quality of dining in brisbane. attentive and friendly waitstaff, non-pretentious atmosphere, and importantly,..."

Jazc

"Absolutely fabulous! Dined here with my husband on Friday and we were so impressed. Beautiful, intimate restaurant with decor. The food was delicious..."

Melly

"Old-School Service. I am one of those people who rates a restaurant on not only service, ambience and food - but also its decor and design. Malt is..."

Ellymoo

"What a spectacular dining experience! We came here for my mums 60th and had the most delightful night. Staff were wonderful, and the food was simply..."

Rebecca

"Great Food and Atmosphere. The great experience started the moment we arrived. The food was beautifully presented with deep,and rich flavours...."

Fred

"Beautiful!!. Ate dinner here last night on a short business trip to Brisbane, absolutely amazing food, quality service, coffee was great and a drinks..."

Mike Williams

"It's simple. I want to go back. I loved..."

Kris

"Favourite! Yum!. I love this place. The food is amazing, the setting makes you feel that you are definitely in a special place. My friends and I go..."

Gigi

"Magical experience, a definite favourite. Wow what a place! First the ambience, brickwork and lighting sets the mood for a relaxing experience...."

Jenna Tan

"Malt staff made this experience amazing. From the attentive service to the lovely card congratulating our anniversary. I could not fault a thing with..."

Grace

"No complaints at all. Wonderful restaurant. We went for our anniversary and the staff had made a little card which was waiting on the table when we..."

Maia Keerie

"Lovely first time at Malt.. Malt on monday night and it was just divine - we will be back. Staff were warm and welcoming from the start, and..."

Megan Watt

"Amazing... New favourite.. Went here Riverfire 2012. Staff were lovely, accommodating and about as friendly as possible. The menu was divine and..."

Christina Fuller

"Definitely Coming Back!. Visited Malt this week on a Monday night (instantly impressed, since all my other favourites are closed on Mondays!)...."

Ravenous Rendezvous

"Visited this venue for a Birthday dinner and WOW! Talk about feeling at home. Warm, generous and comfortable, the staff made us all feel like we were..."

Loves Life

"Fine Dining. Fine dining with delicate tasty food really sums the whole experience. I had the kingfish for entree and it really was one of the most..."

Captainshaft

"Our new favourite. We loved the ambience, great service and fantastic food! Wait staff is very knowlegeable about their menu and wines. Wild mushroom..."

Booness

"Top Anniversary Pick. We had a great meal. Pleasant decor and ambiance, a piano player, attentive staff. Food was very good. I enjoy oysters, however..."

Rowan

"Took my friend here for our monthly catch up dinner. Beautifully furnished and intimate restaurant with a live pianist who played throughout the..."

Sarah

"Perfection.. This review may be 5 months too late but I still give it 5 stars all round. From the romantic atmosphere to the amazing food, Malt is..."

Annie Wang

"Amazing in every way. This place really impressed with their food, service and ambience (don't think the piano player ever took a break). After a..."

Moosh177

"Fantastic! Loved the piano player adding a phenomenal ambience! Fantastic food and a stellar wine list, loved..."

Lora McMillan

"Superb!. Malt Dining was a fabulous experience - the ambience was charming, the food was wonderful and the service enjoyable. Any minor service..."

Alwayshungry

"So, So Good.. Normally when a restaurant receives as much hype as Malt has, your expectations are never met when you finally decide to dine there...."

Jesskaar

"Impressed. We dined here for my birthday last month, and we were very impressed. The decor and atmosphere was lovely.Diligent and attentive..."

WizFizz

"Classy and tastes good!. A lovely dining room with live piano on our Saturday night dining experience. Food was delicious and service friendly and..."

Yum Yum

"We loved everything about Malt! So we have decided to have our wedding reception there. Food, wine, and service..."

Jessw

"What a great meal - the best we've had in Brisbane! Amazing food - chicken liver parfait was to die for, scallops were perfection, mains were..."

Dish

"Very highly recommended!! Great food and very good service. Special mention for going the extra mile for an anniversary. My flowers were left on the..."

DaveW

"To die for. Everything was spectacular! The service, the entrees, mains and desserts. Each course blew me away. It was also well priced for a fine..."

The Food Oracle

"Wonderful food, fantastic service and a lovely experience overall. My partner and I recently came here for a romantic dinner after our Kookaburra..."

Nicci

"Romantic & Service to die for!. Went to Malt with the Entertainment Card.Brilliant Service - food was presented as descibed and waitress would..."

Pig

"Delightful Dining. Six of us had a wonderful meal at Malt last night. It was good to see the restaurant almost full on a Tuesday night. The cocktails..."

Glenda

"Exquisite food and impeccable service.. The atmosphere was quite lovely with live piano music and the decor is amazing. I think the star for me was..."

Joel B.

"Great place for dinner. The restaurant is stylish, and classy without being sterile. Very cosy.Waitresses were attentive without being..."

Lee.

"A fantastic warm atmosphere. I'm glad we were seated in the corner although maybe a little dark it felt so cosy. The live piano was fantastic for the..."

TheCBear

"Function Service Issues. After having a lovely dining experience in the resturant and a nice lunch in the bar we booked the cellar for my..."

Wilbur75

"When writing a food review one commonly ignores the decor unless it is spectacularly poor and detracts from the eating experience. In this case Malt..."

VK

"Great food!. Dinner here at malt was amazing. the service was wonderful and i personally felt the serving size was spot- on. however the guys did..."

Wn

"Outstanding!. It makes a change to visit a restaurant in Brisbane and get everything you expect in fine dining: great ambience, excellent food,..."

Bella

"Not just another restaurant. My husband and I fell in love with Malt from the very first time we dined there. Combined with the simple, yet elegant..."

Eat.drink.listen

"Great place. Went to Malt last week in a group of 5. Great atmosphere, nice decor. Were happy right from the get-go. The only thing that dampened the..."

Joos

"Highly Rated. Im not going to lie to you, Malt Dining is in my top two in Brisbane, Ive eaten in every CBD 5* restaurant for business and pleasure...."

Cameron G

"My new favourite place. A seriously wonderful place to drink and dine. The staff were attentive but not in your face and they really know their..."

Loveroffood

"Lovely. We enjoyed a lovely dinner here over the weekend in this stunning building. Delicious vegetarian meals and stunning wine list. The staff were..."

Barwang

"Excellent food. Very well thought out dishes with fresh flavours, subtle complexity and very good level of service. Our meal was about $100 per head..."

TheQueenslander

"This place is amazing, I came here for my anniversary with my fiancé and everything from the food service & atmosphere is excellent would recommend..."

Manuel

"Ambiance Abounds. I just last night visited this establishment.Deciding on a night out with a friend I trolled the Urbanspoon website for..."

Nesh

"Lunch. We had steak sandwich with fries and beef cheek at the bar on Friday. Food portion was good, yet regarding the taste, I won't recommend the..."

Estella

"Fantastic food and service for a group dinner. Went to Malt for a group dinner (12+) and had the 3 course set menu. We had a great time there -..."

Daffy

"Wonderful. One of the best, if not THE best restaurant in Brisbane. I would honestly rate it hire then Restaurant..."

Das Foodhaus

"What an amazing experience. Malt has something different than any other Brisbane restaurants (coming from people who eat out ALOT). It is very..."

Food Lover

"A truly great experience all-round. I can not say enough good things about this place.- Superb service from the staff and management, even when..."

Neil

"Steak sandwich is so good!. This place is a great place to go if you're looking for a nice lunch in the CBD that doesn't break the bank. Great vibe,..."

Hannah Lewis

"Cool place, great food.. I went here when it first opened and was blown away with how good the atmosphere was. The service was good and the food was..."

Shayne Herriott

"Perfect quick business lunch meeting place. Friday lunchtime 12pm sitting. 3 people. Seated at tables in the ground floor bar. Lunch bar..."

S_c

"Amazing dining. Went for a Valentine's Dinner toward the end of service and was blown away. The setting is elegant and modern, without being..."

The Fighting Mongoose.

"Loved it, story end.. I sat down in the wine cellar for a work function recently and wow - what a cool space! We had about 20 people for dinner and..."

E.Low

"Fantastic food and service. Headed up to the Attic to have dinner late on a Thursday night. The place was abuzz with chatter. Food presentation was..."

Emily

"Fantastic! They managed a large function with delicious & plentiful canapés. The service was friendly & highly organized & the food was yum!..."

Alieraleilia

"Great place for a drink after work with a modern..."

Frank D

"Hot spot for Friday drinks. Popped in with 3 colleagues for a quick drink at about 3:30pm. Interior is uber cool, looks like the architect has a..."

Foodieallround

"I have a confession to make. Despite its existence in Brisbane for the past 3 years, I had not been to Malt Dining before last night. But that is..."

Australian Foodie

" Even though the food wasn't as great as I was expecting, the atmosphere of the restaurant was perfect. One thing I have to add is the service which..."

TWARH

"I am a slow learner but I get there eventually. Even in just a few hours this morning I learnt a whole heap. Firstly do not eat burn your face off..."

Jessica Gee

" It’s my BDAY! and theres no better way to celebrate than to splash out on some fine dining. We decided on this occasion to spare no expense..."

Eater

"Overall a really good and satisfying dinner.I would definitely recommend the experience to my family and friends… but I do look forward..."

Sandra Nguy

"There are some things to like about Malt Dining with some of the dishes being well thought out and clearly well presented and tasty, but there are..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"One of the best restaurant experiences I've had, no delusions, I am in awe of Malt Dining. A celebration was in order, and a good opportunity to tick..."

Elise

" For entree, i myself had the scallops and the fatty had the quail, the scallops were cooked well, but its combination with the wild rice granola..."

Toastty

"Just around the corner from Waterfront Place is this hidden gem of a venue. Enter this iconic heritage building and behold - a luxury three level..."

Eagle Street Yuppie

"despite the expensive prices, I really did enjoy my visit and would like to go back again and..."

Blythe

"My old office was right around the corner from malt and my colleagues and I found any excuse to go there to enjoy a great meal and atmosphere in a..."

Hannah Lewis

"Hmm... My chicken breast was quite dry unfortunately. It is a mixed bag because my friend had the tender chicken breast. Putting that aside, the..."

Hooi

"The SO did a little research and insisted that we should have the ‘Malt’ Brownie for dessert. This isn’t like any brownie I’ve ever had and I..."

Melissa Loh

"The ambience of the restaurant is exquisite. I absolutely loved the brick walls and candle-lit tables. We found it hard to decide on the food, as all..."

Dolce Bunnie

"Malt is the first restaurant that I've tried in a long time that has managed to really impress me. I'm getting to the point where most restaurants..."

Cora Chen

"My very first visit to Malt Dining happened many years ago for a friend’s birthday dinner but I finally got the chance to come back again for a..."

Hazel A

"I was really amazed by how delicious the food in here was.My most favorite was the wagyu beef brisket. It was cooked perfectly and the flavor was..."

chyssa

"Outstanding food. Hands down the best food I have eaten in fine dining. We had the set menu and swapped out the quail for the pork belly and paid a..."

Samantha Mansour

"CBD Hidden jam. You can go with the big party or a romantic dinner jut for two. This time, we just wanted to catch up over nice light dishes at a..."

Sho Ko

"Awesome experience for lunch today. A huge selection of drinks including craft beers, wines and of course whiskey. My wife and I tried 4 different..."

Greg Slack

"Had the 6 course degustation dinner with paired wines last night. Food and wine were both sensational. Only thing I would add is I would of loved to..."

Tamara

"Having been a patron of Malt bar for many years, I finally decided to give the upstairs restaurant a go. Being welcomed by more of the dark stained..."

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