Australian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Brisbane

Naim

91/100 (4284 ratings)

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"Loved it a lot!! The food was so delicious and the colours were beautiful! The restaurant is also beautiful and the staff are the best❤️. It was..."

Olivia

"The food was scrumptious and the colours really popped on the plate, layout was beautiful. The sink in the bathroom was really cool too, and so were..."

Elise Barron

"We visited Naim as our first dining experience since lockdown restrictions were eased. While there was a mix up with our reservation, staff were..."

Lifelovetravelfood

"Had the most amazing meal at Naïm last night! We are normally meat and dairy eaters but we felt like a big injection of veggies so decided Naïm..."

SB

"Don’t you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can’t be even more than what you are.That is the main lesson I learnt while..."

Ines Fernandes

"I discover that my last and first review on this renowned cafe has been erased??!While I was walking along the Latrobe Tce this morning, I saw..."

Ronnielui2003

"Naim is an eatery in Paddington that has been around for a few years now. It was formerly Shouk, but we had not visited since the change. From what..."

ElsewhereBriefly

"Overall score: 20/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: pleasant middle eastern brunch option *✅ recommended: shakshuka, brekky..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"I dined here last Saturday and thought I'd order a little out of the box for this one (considering it was for breakfast) and I was blown away. I..."

Brisbane Hunger Games

"Updated review. March 2020.Went here for lunch with friends.We ordered mimosas, as well as Lamb Ribs (beautifully tender and moreish),..."

Quesarahsarah

"Never disappointed when i go to Naim. Their menu is always interesting and executed well. The meal i chose featured lamb bacon! very..."

JourneywithMim

"My friend & I came here for my birthday brunch last week. It was beautiful! Such a lovely different menu done well. The space is so light & airy, you..."

5mins_more_sleep

"Naim has been on my list for ages now and l was not disappointed. Dined here with some lovely friends and we all enjoyed our meals. The restaurant is..."

FOODIE ADVENTURE

"Wow, so good!Had the amazing Bastilla and Majedra and was impressed by just about everything. Beautiful setting and great service. Will..."

Zissisbrisbane

"We had a lovely meal here with family, however the flavours could have been balanced a little better. Overall very enjoyable and would eat here..."

Hannah Louise

" Visited this beautiful restaurant with a friend for lunch today. Service and staff were great. The ambience was very nice and the staff were very..."

Marich

"Last week, I had the pleasure to come Naim (previous Shoulk) to try out their new menu.We were in for an incredible feast ❤Amazing food,..."

Adam Pinzone

"One good meal always leads to another, and last Tuesday I had the good fortune (yet again, YAY!), of tagging along as FoodieAdam's plus one to try..."

Espresso&Matcha

"Located in a very quiet area, but always bustling with business. A nice place to take a girl out to brunch and enjoy the amazing food. You will get a..."

Long Giang

"Visited Naim today for breakfast today with a friend and it was so lovely!We were greeted with smiles from every staff member and a wonderful..."

J9

"Have not been over to Paddington in many years, seems like so many interesting places have popped up. My friend stumbled onto this cafe and raved..."

Manz

"Latke stack was definitely the star of the show! The smoked salmon, the stacks, poached eggs!! I also love the desert dish with the crumbs, ice..."

Febrina Sugianto

"Naim has by far the most unique blend of flavours of any cafe i've been to, its never disappointed and every thing i've tried is full of flavour and..."

Nutrition Is Medicine

"This is a quirky, enjoyable little Paddington eatery that hits the mark every time! The staff here work very hard and are eager to please with their..."

Berreto

"Staff are friendly. But Shashuka is way to watery. It would be better if add black beans in. Overall it’s not bad. Banana smoothie is..."

Annabella Yao

"Favourite spot in Paddington!! Great vibes, lovely staff and interesting middle-eastern influenced menu. The pumpkin and haloumi dish is..."

Eliza

"Naim in Paddington is one of my local favs.. it never disappoints with amazing and innovative flavour combinations. The mix of Middle East and..."

The Jet Centric Foodie

"welcoming atmosphere with beautiful Mountain View! Friendly and Nice staffs. Beautiful look of food and Great taste. WELL-DONE boiled EGGs! That’s..."

Michelle Xu

"A cute cafe perched on a hill. Staff were attentive and offered us seats out the back, where you can enjoy uninterrupted views of Brisbane from..."

TheJellyWhale

"Had breakfast here.. a great little place with a nice atmosphere. The service was average due to the crowds gathering for their morning feast. You..."

Nick

"Wow what a stand out cafe! I've been here twice now and have been impressed by the food and service. The potato latke with poached eggs, halloumi and..."

Claire

"From the cafe, view is awesome !! Very vibrate atmosphere, nice staffs, unique menu. This place is one of my favourite breakfast place, ordered..."

Adore_

"Tucked away slightly from the busy street of Latrobe Terrace next to the iconic antique shop. A small but vibrant places. Sunny morning and it's..."

Masahito Takemura

"I recently had brunch at Naïm for the first time since its name changed from Shouk. The food continues to be delicious and the service is..."

Cara Puglia

"These guys are legends, their service is second to none and they put so much consideration into their impeccably consistent and amazing..."

Dane Huitfeldt

"I have been to Naim numerous times now and can not fault it. The food is always delicious and I find the menu interesting and exciting. The service..."

Sarah_Eats

"Had a fantastic brunch here! :) Bonus points: A bubbly waitress saw to us almost immediately even though they were busy, there was a surprisingly..."

Kiwi Foodie

"I ordered the shakshuka and it was delicious. The service here is absolutely great, location is beautiful and the design of the cafe is gorgeous...."

Sharifa A K

"Naïm is off the chain!!!! This food is SO good and the service and setting matches it. Cannot fault a thing. Set in suburbia, it has a homely feel,..."

Lana Adams

"Brought fam here for a sunday brunch and was really happy. The service was 5/5 stars absolutely brilliant. Our server was really kind,..."

Foodtester99

"food is super yum and definitely will come backSo we never really tried Middle Eastern food for brunch before as we don't know what we..."

Choconut

"This place was so delicious! I had the schnitzel pita with Israeli crumb- yum!! So much flavour- it was hard to eat with a knife and fork..."

More Spice

"Went here for dinner. Their bar menu has expanded, there's a lot of great options now. I just went with the falafel pita. Best felafel pita I think..."

MostlyVego

"One of my favourite cafes yet. Middle Eastern style food in a cafe setting blew my expectations away, and their large vegan selection is something..."

Supreme Eater

"What a great restaurant. Food was fresh and delicious, the staff were so friendly and the atmosphere was chilled and inviting. Definitely worth a..."

Nicole Grinberg

"Aweosme place. Great service. Delicious coffee and food. Very inspired menu. I had the waffles and it was simply amazing. Will be back again for..."

Sammy Al

"What a phenomenal experience. The staff was very friendly and they gave us great service. The food was just phenomenal and full of flavour and..."

Food King

"Exotic menu and nicely executed. My long black was strong and savoury with a coco aftertaste. I ordered sardines on toasts which came with..."

Meowth

"One of the first cafe I visited when I moved into the area and I've been back many times since then. I remembered ordering the panna cotta on my..."

Stacey Tran

"Back in April when we first met, my partner took me to Shouk for our first ever breakfast date. Let me tell you, I WAS IMPRESSED. Super lovely staff,..."

Nina Vos

"Shouk cafe is located on top of a hill which affords a nice view when you sit at the back. They serve some excellent breakfast items and some nice..."

Kan Do

"Arrived there with my friend when they were closing. But they still let us got a table. Very friendly staff. We just ordered two home made ice tea..."

Lauren

"According to their website, owners Guy Frawley and Adi Shabtay opened Shouk Cafe in March, 2014. We tried the following dishes. Citrus and Saffron..."

Food Avenue

"I've eaten here twice now and really enjoyed the food both times. The latke stack as great and I quite enjoyed the shakshuka (it will never be as..."

Hungrygirl

"Amazing service! We went for breakfast and had the Shakshuka, Citrus and Saffron Waffles and Latke Stack - all so good! Not only was the food..."

Candice Austin

"Great food - deliciously and consistently prepared to the highest standards. A real winner in an excellent neighbourhood. A favourite to frequent..."

Foodie McFoodface

"super busy cafe on the corner of Collingwood St, Paddington. the wait on food was long but worth it. Ate the 'pumpkin & haloumi & 2 poached eggs on..."

El

"There is a reason why Shouk has such a fantastic reputation, their breakfast is definitely one of the best in Brisbane. The cafe is quite large..."

SpicyRamekin

"Always a breakfast favourite! I've eaten my way through half the menu and it doesn't disappoint. Staff are friendly and attentive. My best tip would..."

Anika Ahmed

"Had breakfast here on Saturday morning. The service was great, everyone that worked there was very attentive and helpful. Food was lovely and..."

Claire Pullen

"I had the citrus waffles which were very nice, however they were quite sweet. The savoury options are very nice though. The inside of the cafe is..."

Simran Desai

"Amazing food! We had the latke stack, the Jackson, cumin toasted cauliflower and the pumpkin and Haloumi. The coffee was good and the food was..."

Danelle Lim Yun

"This small corner restaurant has had many changes over the years but this place has stuck, and it's no wonder. Great food, great views and great..."

Sassenach

"Shouk is a middle eastern style cafe, I came here after 12, and had the lunch menu. Ordered a latke stack, it is made up of potato..."

Jevon

"Really delicious food with great portions. The coffee is quite nice! They have options for vegans too which I always love to see, as it's difficult..."

Jessica Walton

"Absolutely beautiful !! This is an absolute gem with really innovative, fresh and delicious food. The service is also really welcoming and great...."

Annie

"Shouk has an interesting and varied breakfast menu, the atmosphere is relaxed as every good breakfast joint should be, if a bit forced with a rigid..."

Skip Hansen

"Amazing experience at Shouk. All the staff were extraordinarily friendly and polite - they were literally smiling ALL the time. The wait..."

N&M

"Had the latke stack which is a potato pancake with cream cheese, dill, pickled red onions and etc. I opted for the halloumi. Food & service were very..."

Yi Lynn Ooi

"I had a lovely breakfast at Shouk cafe- Avocado on toast accompanied by a good cappuccino. Waiters were friendly, food was tasty and the decor was..."

Natalie

"Walking into Shouk is like walking into someone's house; nice and comfortable. At first it seems like a quiet, empty cafe but do not be fooled. When..."

Kate Stewart

"Brilliant atmosphere inside this venue! The staff are friendly and know their menu well. Eggs benedict are amazing and everything I needed right now...."

Sophia Volzke

"It's so refreshing to see a cafe like Shouk appear on the scene, with its Middle Eastern inspired dishes and friendly service this cafe has become a..."

Lumr

"Quality food with great service and a beautiful view of Paddington. It gets pretty busy at brunch so if you don't mind the wait it's a great..."

Anh L.

"Consistent quality and friendly service. Well presented food with a good varity - something for everyone. The atmosphere is relaxed but can be noisy...."

Matt

"Have come here plenty of times the last year and the jackson is always a winner with me. Service may sometimes be slow but can't blame them for the..."

SinxD

"Great cafe. Coffee was perfect. I ordered the smashed avocado which was delicious. It came with feta and grapefruit gel which gave it something a..."

Dm91

"Really nice food with a good service! They care about presentation and taste great as well. Highly recommended for a breakfast or even a..."

WeAreHungry

"AMAZING FOOD!!! I have had the latke stack countless times and it is always GREAT! The flavours work extremely well together and you can have it with..."

I Love Gum Boots

"Today was my first visit Shouk cafè. I didn't expect to come here at all, but I was long looking forward to it after hearing many glowing reviews..."

Mr X

"Really lovely little cafe with excellent service and excellent food. Have been a number of times and have brought friends to try it out too...."

Rachel Sheppard

"Excellent service experienced in this cafe, we will definitely be coming back! Food was fabulous and filling and well presented, perfect for photos..."

Shanna Loos

"Impeccable service and the food is always delicious. So much flavour in the avocado toast. Coffee was great although the beans are a bit stock...."

Crstov

"Yummo! Love the breakfasts here in this little Paddington gem. Staff are always helpful and food is great. A great place for catchups too with a nice..."

Hungrylikeawolf

"Last night we were there for a birthday party for my dad, was a nice dinner with my family. Perfect atmosphere and yummy food. Thanks guys good..."

Alex

"Going usually for breakfast and once for dinner with friends, have tried different dishes, Best beeakfast and service ever, great staff, highly..."

Mehrnaz Hatami

"Such a wonderful experience at Shouk this morning! We sat down at the lovely table by the window, we took a while to decide what we wanted to order..."

Courtney

"Great food, tasty and unique menu, a refreshing change from the usual simple breakfast and avocado and toast scenario happening a lot at the moment ...."

Kathinbox

"Shouk is a great cafe in the cafe-capital of Brisbane. Always busy and always a wait to grab a table, the middle eastern inspired eatery has a..."

FoodsterChamp

"Breakfast club has assembled here on a few occasions and definitely one of the best breakky spots in Bris (BSB). The food is insanely good, fresh..."

Dave Janson

"We've been here many times for breakfast and recently took a group of friends for dinner. Amazing food, service and value for money. Our friends were..."

Jodi Carpenter

"Amazing breakfast on a sunny Friday morning. I had the potato latke stack with bacon and haloumi. Hubby had the Shouk equivalent of a big breakfast...."

Tammy D

"Love this cafe good coffee and even better food! We come here as often as we can! It's a family favourite love the Avocado on toast with pomegranate..."

EmilinaMay

"Service was good, food was spectacular and coffee's were perfect. Had the avocado on toast, the grapefruit gel really made the dish with a subtle..."

Miss Emma

"Went here for breakfast today. Great place, great food and the staff were fantastic. Really enjoyed everything and will be back. Had the pancakes for..."

Bill N Carol Donovan

"Amazing food, location and service. I dined here for brunch with a friend after hearing good things and was certainly not disappointed. Will..."

Leah Burnett

"Been here a couple times for breakfast with friends. Beautiful food and great service. Love the atmosphere the most such a pretty place to have..."

Klikestoeat

"Popped in recently for a late weekday brunch and already planning a return visit. Amazing flavours - friend's avocado latke stack with pickled onions..."

HotPotato

"Been here the third time, keep coming back because it never fails us. but this time we just got to wait for 30 mins...but we still want to have it so..."

Misscharlot

"The guys at shouk work hard. Really hard. The owners Adi and Guy are lovely people who deserve a successful business. The wait staff are always..."

Brunchbros

"Breakfast like a king is what the experts say and it's no chore at Shouk Cafe, just off Latrobe Terrace in Paddington. Established in March 2014,..."

Eat Drink And Be Kerry

"Best cafe in Brisbane I would say. The bread was wonderful the sausage was full of flavour. I really enjoy it. Flat was was great. Egg benefit was..."

Bosco Lee

"Hmmm….I don’t really know too much about mediterran food, but I would die for it if it is like the food that Shouk Cafe gave..."

Owen

"Food was amazing and service was even better!!! :) My friends and i enjoyed the atmosphere and loved the view from our table. We loved every dish..."

Milly

"Came here for the first time for a midweek brunch and had one of my favourite breakfasts this year. The cafe was relaxing, quant, simple and not..."

Rosemary Beard Cafe

"Incredible food with an incredible view, was very busy when I went on a Sunday morning so make sure you book a table in advance, we had to wait half..."

Leah Gilvarry

"Delicious. The potato latke is divine. Probably tag best breakfast I have had in Brisbane. Will definitely be back. One of the servers was kind of..."

Oliver Kennedy

"one of the better coffees in Brisbane; cant remember the last time I had a second one! my lamb salad was excellent :) friends had pear waffles,..."

Abhi

"Avo toast with salmon and poached eggs. Sounds simple, but when it's served with pomegranate molasses, watercress and fetta on sourdough, it's enough..."

Kat - Oats And Cheesecake

"My friend had the pumpkin + halloumi (?) whilst I had the Latke stack. Although the latke stack was nothing special, it was still delicious and the..."

Rebekah Kim

"Found this little gem a couple of months ago and been coming back every week. Absolutely love the food and the service is always great. Definitely..."

Irina Monnier

"I seriously love this cafe. I've been twice with friends and I cannot fault the roast pumpkin and haloumi dish. One friend ordered the super bowl and..."

Adele Finch

"We popped in for lunch yesterday and had to come right back for breakfast this morning! Simple, inspired, delicious! Lovely, happy, warm team!! A..."

DL

"I'd walked past this place on a Saturday a few months ago and the line up was crazy. Decided I would check it out on a weekday morning when there..."

AJ M

"Definitely earns its high rating. Was a great atmosphere and friendly service. Really busy so get a booking in. Food and coffee were both quality...."

Ben Tarrant

"Decided to try this place out after hearing rave reviews from friends & it sure did not disappoint! The latke stack was a big hit at our table but..."

Puffball

"Checked out this highly praised cafe a month ago. I can see why it is the talk of the town. Went there for brunch and I'm happy to say that I left..."

Vernon

"I have heard many great thing about Shouk Cafe so I was pretty excited to eat here. I arrived around 1.30pm and the place was quite busy but I manage..."

Honggy

"Great cafe. The food looks so good and their dish is pretty healthy. It ll better if there's more taste to avocado toast. It's quite a popular cafe..."

Besleo28

"Everything was perfect from the service to the food. Had the beef cheeks and boy, it was so tender and flavorful. Thank you for the wonderful service..."

Vivian Lam

"I had heard a lot about this cafe and decided to give it a go! Definitely did not disappoint! My friend and I ordered the waffles and eggs benny and..."

Nicki

"Everything was almost perfect.... Except for the coffee, that would be the only negative if any - wasn't hot enough for me, also wasn't very..."

Master Critic

"Always great for breakfast, this weekend we thought we would try a lunch - good idea! The highlight was the shwarma with hummus and artichokes. Boom!..."

ChrisEats

"Beautifully plated and prepared food. I had the pumpkin and halloumi on toast. The poached eggs were perfect and the water cress added a nice..."

Dr Food

"Good quality food in a nice atmosphere and with good service. I had the beetroot salad. It wasn't a large meal by any means but it was delicious and..."

Satiety Society

"Outstanding!Superb Contemporary Middle Eastern food.Great service.Nice..."

Oliver Barker

"One word to describe this experience AMAZING. Its becoming hard for us to be impressed by a menu, this one blows us out of the water. Thoughtful..."

C

"Ive been to shouk a couple of times now for breakfast and lunch and not once have i been disappointed. Now hurry up and reopen for..."

David Jackson

"Yummmm!! Had the panna cotta and juice special, both were delicious! Attentive staff and lovely vibe from the back room! Interesting and different..."

Amy

"Absolutely delicious! We have wanted to try out Shouk for so long and it was better than expected. We got the salmon with quinoa and lamb flatbread..."

Nicola

"The dishes at this Paddington cafe all have a touch of Middle Eastern flair about them, which makes for both interesting and delicious eating. I love..."

Australian Foodie

"Mother's Day. Delish! All staff super..."

Sarah1480

"Great food & service. Waiters here are very friendly and attentive. Food is great and coffee is good! I had ordered an eggs benedict and a latte. The..."

TzeLing

"Great breakfast. One of the best breakfasts in Brisbane. Beautiful and unique menu and excellent food. Get there early to avoid the crowd and wait..."

Deidre Rowe

"Trendy little cafe, very accommodating as I had a pram & my son with me. Staff were friendly and the food was delish! I had the smashed avo on toast..."

StarQ

"Beautiful food! Shame the staff tried to hurry us out to get more people..."

Hannah

"Did not disappoint!. My first ever review and I am pleased to say it is a positive one! My partner had taken me to this beautiful cafe this morning..."

E.E

"Yes. Good food, great service, killer atmosphere. The coffee was quick and delicious! But get there early or you'll be stuck waiting in the..."

Jimspoon

"Delicious and great service. Great food and excellent service. Had to wait and we learnt that you could call ahead to reserve a table (even on Sunday..."

AB

"Sunday breakfast of Shakshuka is really good. Great flavours and worth a revisit. Worth waiting in the..."

PGS

"Good potential with a few let-downs. I had been wanting to try Shouk for months so I was very eager when I turned up to their cafe on a Sunday..."

Pomegranate

"Inconsistent. I have dined here twice now. Both times the service and atmosphere have been wonderful- air conditioned, nice decor, friendly staff,..."

Melina

"First time and impressed!. Amazed at service and food! Unique and wow! Coming from a middle eastern background this restaurant passed my test. Would..."

Laurensalman

"Perfect. Been here 4 times now, and not once has there been anything to complain about! Food, coffee, and customer service have all been 100% perfect..."

Liz2020

"My friend and I visited Shouk Cafe on a quiet weekday morning. We sat at a table out the back with a great view and air conditioning! The food was..."

Fg13272

"Beautifully presented. I had the latke stack with haloumi on the weekend. It was delicious! And beautifully presented. Great atmosphere too. I..."

EC

"Just average. The ambience was great! They were constantly busy and have a nice concept of being able to call ahead and book a table which is great!..."

Becandfood

"More than just the standard bacon and eggs. Go here if you want something more than the standard bacon and eggs; however don't go if you're limited..."

Dora_explorer

"Not bad. Had breakfast here.Menu had a decent range of food. Staff were friendly. Food was presented very nicely but was a bit bland...."

Baby Beets

"Great breakfast in a friendly atmosphere. This is now one of my favourite places for breakfast in Brisbane. The food is delicious with plenty to..."

Established1969

"Awesome place for breakfast or lunch. Went to Shouk Café for a late breakfast/lunch today. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The menu..."

Lambo Blair

"Outstanding. First place we have been to that has been really busy but offered to take our mobile number and call us as soon as a table became..."

Emily.the.scientist

"Homely set up in the hills of Paddington. We waited 25mins for a table, but went and looked in the shops across the road. The price is a little on..."

Lisa Rich

"Amazing breakfast. The food was just amazing, flavour combinations I have never tried before but with the chefs encouragement and the promise of a..."

Ajfrizelle

"Delicious!!. Been here a couple of times for breakfast (pre-rush hour) and I love it! High points: The staff are friendly and easy-going, something..."

Josie

"Sensational. Hidden away slightly in Paddington, this gem is a fabulous place for a relaxing and luxurious breakfast. We've been here..."

Tim

"The absolute best. BEST DAMN CAFE IN BRISBANE! Maybe even Australia! Maybe even the woooorld! I have been to this cafe about 8 times now and every..."

Nicole Del Greco

"This is top 10 brisbane cafe for a reason. This was a great place. Because of our wrong timing. we came here when it was Father's Day. So we had..."

Foodsofbrisbane

"Excellent. The whole experience was very pleasant. Service was warm and attentive without being over-the-top.The food was excellent. We ordered..."

KVG

"Great food. I went here on the weekend with my family, the food was amazing although the time to get it was not! I get a bit grumpy after 30min of..."

MichaelA

"Had breakfast here yesterday, the place was busy and we had a small wait (30 min) due to this reason, our food was AMAZING and coffee also good. Will..."

Timothy

"Shouk Cafe - Paddington, Brisbane. In one of Brisbane's most prolific suburbs to get breakfast, Shouk opts to be more elusive than many of the other..."

Atreyu

"Wonderful breakfast.. A faultless dining experience. If your palate is somewhat jaded, then I recommend this place for a different take on the..."

Steve Brimblecombe

"Mixed Feelings. Shouk Cafe was yet another of the restaurants on my wish list (which is looong) and on Saturday we decided to venture a little..."

Melisa Lewins

"Its a Winner!. Only 4 months open and these guys are onto a good thing here. This is the best breakfast I have had all year - its a unique menu..."

Undercover Chef

"Original and delicious. Pear fritters unreal! Staff attentive and friendly. This cafe deserves great..."

Ren

"Unbelievably amazing! Delicious food, fantastic service, beautiful atmosphere! My sister and I want to go back to eat through the entire..."

Koda Clark Family

"Definitely worth a look. Went to Shouk on Sunday morning for breakfast, glad we got there early before the rush as there was a line up when we left...."

Glutenfree.Brisbane

"Had breakfast this morning at the cafe and I must say, they have the best eggs Benedict! Lovely cafe with good food and service. I will definitely be..."

Monicaa

"Fantastic cafe with a very intriguing and extensive breakfast menu. Although we've waited each time we've been, the gentlemen running the queue is..."

EPICurean

"Went here for breakfast on Saturday morning. Fantastic service. Great breakfast. Cant fault it..."

Ml

"Best Cafe in Brisbane. Shouk greets you with a surprisingly large balcony out the back, I recommend the seating near the windows to take in the..."

Mother Of Doggos

"Diana. This place is really buzzing. We stopped by for an early breakfast & were suprised to see it almost full, however we did not have to wait long..."

DianaW

"Recommended. Just had a quiet weekday lunch there and enjoyed it. The staff and the setting were lovely. We were happy with our Lamb Shawarma and..."

Imanamoeba

"Excellent coffee and interesting food. Love the different breakfast menu offered here, if you're looking to sample something other than the standard..."

Coconut

"8/10. This place is great. Cool venue and the food is amazing. My friends and I all tried each others meals and loved them all. The only gripe I have..."

DiningDiva

"Best Breakfast in Paddington. Omg... The most delicate yummy and well executed breakfast i have had latelly.. My GF and I cant wait for the weekend..."

Margaretta

"Amazing place, lovely relaxed atmosphere, fantastic service and omg the food, Had the date pannacotta, and it's the best breakfast I have ever had,..."

Super Steve

"Congratulations! I must admit I new this place would be good as one of my baristas has had a hand in the coffee. That said I have now found a new..."

Duck Duck Goose

"It's great! Hearty, tasty breakfast. And there's a kickass map of the Middle East occupying an entire wall out the..."

LKA

"Great breakfast. First thing I noticed about Shouk Cafe was the light refreshing space they have created there. The service was very excellent, we..."

Food000

"Very very impressed!. Visited Shouk this morning and it was a really enjoyable experience with one of the more creative breakfast menus I have seen..."

AT

"Little gem!. Had my birthday breakfast here last week. Very impressed with the coffee, uncomplicated food and good portion sizes (skipped lunch!). I..."

Kevinr2012

"Wow.. Shouk Cafe is the best thing to happen to the Brisbane cafe scene in a long time. This place has it all; an innovative, delicious menu,..."

Purplek

"This place has everything going for it- a beautiful space, warm service, good coffee, a creative menu and great food. We will definitely be back! I..."

Dee

"Delicious food and fantastic service. Is my new favourite..."

Niamh

"The Eggs Benedict was fantastic and the challah bread was..."

Deb Gem

"Food was amazing, will definitely return more than once. Only negatives are 1) ordered the zucchini and halloumi fritters with avocado and mushrooms..."

Iwishiwasaladyofleisure

"What an awesome place! The food was absolutely amazing and the service was exceptional ! We will be..."

Minty

"Great first visit - surprisingly smooth for the first week of operation. Delicious food and the menu has a lot of variety - enough to tempt us back..."

ChloeJoey

"Devine!! Had the crepe souffle and want it for breakfast, lunch and dinner.. Beautifully presented with great service and gorgeous atmosphere. Def..."

Julia M Clarkin

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"The eggs benne came presented on toasted challah and crispy bacon with sumac peppered hollandaise and the garlic buttered kale. It looked quite..."

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"SHOUK SHOUK SHOUK! I've been wanting to go here since it opened up and I saw the menu featured on the Urbanlist. I really hate heading north of the..."

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Bacchus

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"We have been semi regulars at Baccuus for birthday, anniversaries and special occasions since arriving in Brisbane 3 years ago . We have to say..."

Vineta Morris

"Had a birthday dinner at this beautiful restaurant last night. The staff were attentive, polite and had a great knowledge of the food and wine. The..."

Aaron Jensen

"Couldnt fault this place. Exceptional in everyway. Service. Food and wine. The service excels over 5 stars. Thankyou so..."

Bianca Visintin

"So good! Definitely would recommend. Staff were amazing and so accommodating. Will definitely do it again!! Thanks so much bacchus! We had a great..."

Marie Brown

"Booked this for myself my Husband & our friends as a treat they live in Brisbane we live & work in the Solomon Islands........ from the minute we..."

Karen Rowe

"Amazing atmosphere, great serving staff, great food and so welcoming. We weren't rushed at all and enjoyed all of our courses over a 3hr period. We..."

Sonja Nevell

"We Celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary with the 7 course degustation menu and all I can say is wow ! What an awesome experience that we will..."

Lauren Zuino

"Consistently one of the best dining experiences.. Their service, food and wine are all..."

Karen Sharp

"Remember it was again the Fork’s 50% off bill deal at my last visit. The impressive dining experience last time reminded us to order the a-must..."

Ronnielui2003

"Enjoyable atmosphere with awesome food, spent a great night...."

Lucy Tan

"In celebration of my birthday this year, Rachel decided to bring me for high tea. We’ve heard a lot about Bacchus’ high tea and decided to try..."

Angie Wong

"Ascend to the rooftop of Rydges Southbank to experience haute cuisine at its finest. Chef Massimo Speroni has created a culinary tapestry of emu,..."

The Next Rush

"This is one of my favorite fine dining restaurants in Brisbane! Service here was quite awesome, and the server would clean the table every time we..."

Cathie

"Bacchus is one of the most beautiful and unique restaurants we have ever been!!!People in Brisbane must try this GEM for every possible..."

Avathar Vishnu Venkatesh

"This has been my 'to-do' list for awhile, therefore I had to jump at the chance of booking dinner for two on a weeknight when I saw that there was a..."

Quesarahsarah

"Came here for high tea and I was blown away. They served really delicious food and tasty tea and coffee. The savouries were so tasty. The cakes were..."

Danelle Lim Yun

"Lovely atmosphere, service, and food. I recommend the duck ravioli and the foie gras. They gave us a complimentary birthday dessert and drinks...."

Kirti Malhotra

"A friend and I enjoyed the Quintessential High Tea on a Friday afternoon.The food, drinks, ambience, service was all on point. An amazing..."

Infoshirazbarbie

"We had vegan high tea there which was very nice. Everything was very well presented. Service was good despite the number of customers. I loved the..."

Marich

"Absolutely amazing, not one bad thing, everything was perfect and delicious. We will definitely be back! Beautiful place, very classy, perfect for a..."

Lisa Tarrazi

"Really friendly staff and good food as well as so beautiful that you don’t want to eat it. The atmosphere is really nice and confortable. Great..."

Lourdes

"What a great place for fine dinning in Brisbane! It's much better than Aria Sydney! My girlfriend and I absolutely loved it here! It was my Birthday..."

Alan Zheng

"5 stars for everyone working in the restaurant. We had 7 courses dinner meal. Each course (from presentation, taste, staff explanation and even..."

Cherry Zhou

"It’s my second time returning to Bacchus. I personally find this is one of the best fine dining in Brisbane. It has great ambience, very relax and..."

TzeLing

"Came here with a group of friends to try the special Queensland Coast Degustation, 7 courses for $179. Per the name, the menu features some of..."

Manz

"Came for the Quintessential high tea. Because it was for a group of 8, I got to correspond with the lovely Georgia. Her attention to detail was..."

K8 Tat

"We’ve been to a few of the so called top restaurants in Brisbane, and this one is the best- by far.Service was great, knowledgeable, helpful..."

Geoff Smith

"Went for dinner here with my boyfriend for my birthday and had ordered the 4 course vegetarian degustation. The food was amazing and I personally..."

Samantha Lau

"High tea at Bacchus is an incredible experience. My friend and I tried the Chandon high tea. The ribbon sandwiches were delicious along with the..."

J-Australian Girl

"Bucchus is one of my favourite restaurants in Brisbane - tasty food and good service. I have been here many times and it never disappoints!! I had..."

Tracy Tse

"Excellent service and amazing food .My favourite would be the starters; exploding flavours with each meal, from octopus, king-fish, scallops,..."

Sterne

"I had a lovely birthday high tea with my girls last weekend here. The scones were melt-in-the-mouth and were complemented with an ample amount of..."

Elle

"One of the best fine dining restaurant in town. We found that a lot of fine dining restaurants in Brisbane nowadays tend to go with a more..."

Cory-Joy Kao

"We started off the night with a trio of amuse bouche to stimulate our appetite, before receiving the beautifully plated Fraser Island sand crab with..."

Dolce Bunnie

"Brilliant - Best we've been to so far in Brisbane. Fantastic food and wine in a relaxing environment. Wait staff were exceptional; definitely..."

Little Man

"The most beautiful food. The waiting staff are absolutely lovely and accomodating. It is very expensive but so worth it. The overall quality of the..."

Indeahgrace

"EXCLUSIVE!!! Guess who got an exclusive look into new Head Chef Massimo Speroni's menu! Oh yes I did! What an amazing opportunity to see the..."

Melinda Jenny May Salter

"We went for the 7 course degustation with matching wines for my birthday. What a treat! Both the food & wine were exceptional, the service friendly &..."

Suzanne

"A nice spot for high tea. The hot cinnamon tea was delicious, and I liked that you could try many flavours for the same price. The food was nothing..."

Rebecca

"High tea is exceptional. Very delightful experience. Staff are nice and welcoming. The restaurant atmosphere is great and the place is well..."

Jenny

"Amazing food, one the best meals I've ever had. The venison was amazing, as was the strawberry and lemon dessert. We were treated to complimentary..."

Hayley Maree

"Bacchus is great. Attentive service & delicious food. I usually get the steak here. Only problem is that it usually books out so far in advance for..."

Mem

"Very happy with my four courses degustation at Bacchus, very smoky duck breast, tender scallops, pistachio cake dessert just soso, the complimentary..."

Chloe

"An impressive place, service was attentive and the decor as some have mentioned looks like you're in a very fancy place. The food is good, I think..."

DMan

"I've been to Bacchus for high tea and dinner on a few different occasions. The decor and service are top notch, food is beautifully presented and..."

Meatballs And Beef Cheeks

"A fine dining experience indeed. Lovely atmosphere, great service, food is fantastic and amazing presentation. Surprisingly reasonably priced. Been..."

JZ

"Amazing food and great service. Entrees were definitely a highlight and the complimentary sweets at the end of our meal was a surprise. Had a great..."

Jennifer Vink

"Decoration, location and ambience are fantastic. The area around the pool outside the restaurant one of the most elegant in Brisbane. Unfortunately,..."

Lammer

"Had our anniversary dinner here. The food really was amazing! It's a combination of art and good food all melted into a dinning experience.All..."

Captainshaft

"Hotels, especially Rydges isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you think 'fine dining'. Bacchus at Rydges Southbank however is an exception...."

Eatingtheweekaway

"I had the quintessential high tea this afternoon apart of a large bridal party. Everything was perfect and the staff were beyond helpful, there..."

AEM

"We all really enjoyed high tea at Bacchus. From the charming staff, speedy service and the sweet treats. The earl grey tea blend was delicious and..."

Alex Sab

"Worth every penny. Didn't realise we were going to receive so many freebies (mini entree, palette cleanser, bread, petit fours). Mushroom gnocchi was..."

Impossiblexsoul

"My husband and I came for dinner on the Friday night . We ordered grilled steak and swordfish . My husband 's steak was cooked well ; my swordfish..."

Haihan Zhang

"The best price for value high tea in Brisbane I believe. I've tasted a lot of high tea and I feel that Bacchus is my 2nd favourite as it has a great..."

Chup

"Tried this place using Dimmi Flash sale and it was amazing! We ordered 3 entrees, 3 mains, and 2 dessert. Although they forgot about one of the..."

Min

"The service is slow, however the food is delicious and the reason I come here is for the atmosphere or for a drink/night out on the town. It's very..."

Jesscia Whitker

"The food and the service are always excellent. Our favourite place to go out for a nice dinner in Southbank or before seeing a show at the Lyric..."

Poav23

"You can't really fault this place. Service is exceptional and the food is what you would expect from a fine dining restaurant. Somehow though..."

Yumami

"Absolutely amazing! Was here earlier in the week and was truly impressed by their culinary skills. Portion sizes aren't great but still enjoyed their..."

The Invisible Food Critic

"Of all the fine dining restaurants in Brisbane, Bacchus feels like the most classic and decadent of them all. From the décor, to the waiters and the..."

AteToooMuch

"From your perusal of the raw steak cuts on offer, to the personal selection of your cutlery from a wooden box to the finale, a blow torch to melt a..."

Eat Drink And Be Kerry

"Bacchus is still up there for me as one of the best experiences I've had for dinner in Brisbane. Every single meal we had was absolutely amazing and..."

Parisa Jankovic

"Seems like is the only place that got dessert degustation, always keen to try. Finally got the booking with a gf :) always better when u gotta share..."

Misscharlot

"Getting into Bacchus was more painful than getting hit by a cactus. Apparently it was completely booked out on a State of Origin night. Seriously,..."

The Food Extinguisher

"One of Brisbane's best. As transplanted Americans, we've been disappointed over and over again by the lack of service here. We love Australia, but..."

Bill

"If you have a special event to celebrate but aren’t quite sure if your blow torching, juliening and microplaning skills will cut it, why not give..."

Australian Foodie

"I absolutely love this place. The quality of the food and service is outstanding. The restaurant itself is very modern and luxurious. I am already..."

Mchua

"Favourite Brisbane restaurant. Absolutely gorgeous food and wine every time. Everything is just perfect. Staff are very friendly and service is..."

HanCat

"Very impressive. I don't normally write reviews often. I was there 2 weeks ago for dinner n I still dream of going back for more, I'm from Sydney...."

Tracylq1

"One of my favouites. This is one of my favourite restaurants at the moment. The staff were lovely and the dishes were extremely..."

Lia.dynamic

"Dessert Degustation. A few months ago we had the dessert deguststion and it was absolutely amazing! Attention to detail, surprise pallet cleansers..."

CADW

"2nd time here, always order the kingfish for entree and lamb for main. Trust me, the lamb with the pearl barley has a few surprises, it's amazing!..."

AG

"Bacchus - South Brisbane. In the Rydges Hotel in South Bank, on the podium level of the building, one of Brisbane's most talked about, and top-rated..."

Atreyu

"Great!. Lovely restaurant with quality service. Expensive but worth it..."

Cleo

"Amazing service and delicious food. Came here with my Partner last night and we were very impressed. Whilst it is a bit on the pricey end, you do pay..."

Brisbanefoodie

"The food was amazing as was the service. The thing I really loved was the amuse bouche that were served between courses as they made the overall..."

The Flying Scotswoman

"Excellent Dining Experience. After reading rave reviews and seeing some of the dishes photographed on social media, Bacchus was somewhere we’d..."

Yorkie_Traveller

"Bountiful buffet breakfast at Bacchus. We love buffet breakfasts - it's a chance to try delectables we do not have at home - and Bacchus is the best!..."

The Tea Lady

"Elegant, delicious , stunning. The meals are true delicacies with fine combinations of flavors in a modern style. I was happy with the thorough wine..."

Lucymills06

"Fine dining the way it used to be.... Bacchus is old school fine dining. Its interior is plush so dress accordingly! There is even a cheese and..."

Foodieinheels

"I'll go another round thanks. Had the mini degus. Don't let the name fool you, by the end of it my sister and I worked out that we'd pretty much had..."

Floj

"Amazing restaurant, such a beautiful mood set by what looks like a million candles. Incredible steak and my girlfriend ordered a chicken dish and it..."

Simon Grant

"Definitely a favourite!. Bacchus never fails to deliver.The food is amazing and the staff are friendly and knowledgable. The eye fillet is..."

Renata

"This restaurant is a must. I can not put into words to describe the combination of service, food and knowledge found here. Martinis were great!..."

Justina

"Rooftop Favourite. Bacchus has a fantastic rooftop bar with very talented bartenders. Let them know what type of cocktail tastes/flavours/liquors you..."

Selly_Durham

"We went for dinner on a Saturday night. They should be commended on their booking process - made you feel valued right from the start. Loved the bar..."

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