TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

E'cco Bistro

91/100 (2470 ratings)

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Fine Dining

"Had the best meal - it made my night, and the service was outstanding.. I had the beef short ribs which were delicious and so tender.. would go back..."

Leigh Muirhead Perkins

"Have wanted to visit E'cco Bistro for years and years. My sister coming up from Sydney to celebrate my birthday with me was just the excuse to..."

Leonie Hamilton

"Wonderful meal here! Divine food and impeccable attentive service. Highly recommend the bugs and suckling pig! Yum! Gives the Melbourne restaurants a..."

Sulin Ho

"Always amazing food, the combination of discourse are just exquisite. Has been my favorite restaurant for years and still is. Not to mention the..."

Lauren Palmer

"We enjoyed the 5 course tasting menu tonight and the meals where Devine!! Everything was cooked to perfection and presented impeccably. In my opinion..."

Penelope Turner

"Food,presentation, service , all were up to expectations, will definitively be returning All the very best in your new..."

Denise Rees

"Had a wonderful wedding anniversary made special by the lovely staff and excellent food and atmosphere at a great new venue. A lovely gesture to..."

Tom Brindley

"This was before covid-19 restrictions, but I was looking through my photos & was reminiscing on the beauty that is e'cco bistro. Can't wait to come..."

Kimberly Tan

"Amazing food and service! One of the best restaurant I have had in a long time. The presentation and the taste of the food are fabulous. Especially..."

Michael Man

"Had an excellent meal, enjoyed both entree and mains. They were very busy when we got there and it took a while to seat us - it felt like they were..."

Paul D

"While I have my holiday at Okinawa last week, we received an email from this restaurant about the long table dinner for the Bushfire Crisis Appeal...."

Ronnielui2003

"I loved the steak and chicken and dessert here. Personalised and attentive service made this experience..."

Brandon Proctor

"Went here for a birthday dinner with the partner on a week night.We chose the three-course dinner special (for $69 pp).For entrees:..."

Quesarahsarah

"First time dining at E’cco Bistro for our 10th yr anniversary. Couldn’t rate it higher. Thanks for the wonderful experience and surprise. Food..."

Sharon Liu

"5 stars? Absolutely. Memorably good food, fun efficient service that’s not pompous, comfortable seating (I now know which is my fav table at..."

Cinth

"Visited E’cco for their $39 2-course lunch special, which my wife and I thought was good value. The menu was impressive, mainly because it was..."

Spice Is Life

"Went here for a team lunch to take advantage of their ‘Two Courses for $39’ lunch deal last month. Service was quite slow, and a little..."

Eliza Mae Lapurga

"A very big restaurant name in Brisbane, very high reputation when friends recommended it to me. I went with the 39 dollars lunch special to try it..."

Dr Lin

"I worry sometimes when I dine out. I worry that very good established restaurants may suffer declining patronage and viability, with so many new..."

Djpbne

"To much anticipation by Philip Johnson's strong local following, e'cco bistro opened its doors in 1995, starting what has turned out to be a Brisbane..."

Robin

"My partner had locked himself out of his apartment so was running late. I decided to have a drink at the bar while I waited- lovely Hentley Farm..."

Alison Read

"Not a pinch on the old restaurant but still enjoyed lunch here , not sure about storing the wine bottles against the window in the sun but food and..."

Hammo-Hammer

"On a midweek day three had lunch and were waited upon by the delightful Ash. The lunchtime specials were outstanding value in terms of quality..."

Geoff

"Fantastic food. Great atmosphere. Great service. Value for money, high end experience. My wife and I went there last evening for an anniversary..."

DAG Diner 🍴🍷

"The duck was superb; tender and mouthwatering. And the walnut tarator was really a wonder; full of flavour and went so well with the duck. The..."

Sherrym1au

"Was excited to go and check out e’cco’s new digs in Newstead last night and was super impressed! I must say, the city locale was always awkward..."

Guac&Roll

"Last time I came to Brisbane this place was almost impossible to get into. The evolving dining scene appears to have fixed that early in the..."

James

"We started with the venison tartare, which was spot on. The meat had a coarse grind which allowed for a better texture and flavour than the fine..."

Cnote

"One of my favourite, if not the best find dining establishments I've been to in Brisbane. Highly recommend the chicken liver parfait and the short..."

Food Bandit

"I've been to Ecco bistro a few times over the past 7 years and it never disappoints. The flavours have taken a slightly Middle eastern twist since my..."

Catdog

"E'cco is one of my favourite fine dining restaurants in Brisbane. The consistency of their service and food is outstanding. I've dined here so many..."

Peruvian Palate

"E'cco proves that it is worthy of its long-standing reputation, time and time again. The menu is unusual, with flavour combos that you wouldn't..."

T Loves Food

"A gorgeous meal with great ambiance and service. But I don't expect anything less from Ecco!The only thing I didn't like was the marshmallow and..."

The Food Oracle

"5/5 stunning restaurant the service and food could not be faulted. We have the tasting degustation 5courses absolutely divine. The tuna my..."

Shannon Rowse

"I cannot rate this place highly enough. Absolutely fantastic tasting menu, couldn't fault a single dish. Normally I'm not a fan of pork belly, but..."

Catherine

"One of the delicious place to eat in Brisbane. The charges are on upper end but worth paying for the tasty food. Service is also good and fast. We..."

Manimik

"I’ve wanted to eat here as soon as I heard all the rave reviews and saw the pictures of the amazing dishes. Alas, it has taken a long time to..."

Yorkie_Traveller

"Great service, delicious food and an amazing menu!! I had the confit lamb for entree & suckling pig for main and the flavours and textures were just..."

Jess

"We ate here on a Friday night with another couple, this was our first E'cco experience & the food was exceptional. My husband & I shared the lamb..."

Liz Dunn

"The food & service at E'cco are outstanding!We tried the tasting menu with matching wine and the pairings are superb.The octopus was the..."

Julia Korell

"Great food, great service, great vibes. Had bit of a taste test and was very pleased. Will be a returning customer :)Pork belly was a..."

WAYz

"Magnificent! A top quality fine dining experience. We had the chefs tasting menu and were treated to a wonderful display of modern cuisine, attention..."

DB

"For our first anniversary, my boyfriend and I went to E’cco Bistro for their five course meal with matching wine. Their menu looked so great, and I..."

Youn

"Come here for Special occasions or just because you need a lovely meal executed with attention to detail, quality ingredients and magic flavours...."

Eat Drink Anon

"I finally got to eat here last week, after plans to visit had fallen through every time previously. E'cco delivered what I expected - a very..."

Alwayshungry

"Ah-mazing!! Great staff, great drinks, great food. Great really is an understatement. I don't review to often but when I feel a place really warrants..."

Erin Pidcock

"Flat out the best meal I've ever had! Charcuterie to start was amazing, followed by a beautifully moist chicken with a side of potato gratin and a..."

JMc

"My boyfriend and I ate there a couple of weeks ago during our trip to Australia. We stopped for a day and night in Brisbane, and we were so lucky to..."

Bea Boeglin

"When the doors to e'cco bistro opened back in 1995 people said a restaurant would never work at that end of town. Twenty years later and still a..."

Eat Drink And Be Kerry

"Nice French food and great wine bistro close to CBD. The service was very good from start to finish and wait staff were very attentive. The..."

Jmocha

"We decided to give Ecco Bistro a try after the recent changes in the kitchen. The new head chef has done a great job by introducing new dishes to the..."

Greg Moore

"Excellent service and nice environment. Enjoyed our night there ..."

LeSlie Li

"Had the Chiefs tasting menu and was very nice, 3 stand out dished for me the 2nd 3rd 4th and 5th. Found the first dish the octopus a little heavy..."

David Hanlin

"Still has not been beaten. Best food we have ever had in Brisbane and we are 50 somethings. Everything about this restaurant is just right. Can't..."

Frogs888

"There are a lot of reasons I love going out to dinner including not having to chop onions and not having to don yellow gloves to wash-up. While these..."

Australian Foodie

"The BEST Duck!. Get the DUCK! The Duck with carrot puree was sweet, moist, tender, blushing pick - perfect. It was a packed Friday..."

Lucy Gabb

"Have been here twice. My first visit in 2012 I experienced the best meal of my life (scallop entree) and in 2013 enjoyed my visit but unfortunately..."

Robert-d

"Best meal I've had in Brisbane. Just..."

BrisbaneFoody

"Best restaurant in Brisbane! Love their menu always..."

Marg

"Good food but not exceptional. Came here for good food month lunch. The pork belly was nice but not exceptional. The flavour was more Asian style and..."

HungryCaterpillar

"Food: 9/10, tasty food, fresh and lightDrinks: 9/10, great variaty of wine and beerService: 9/10Value: 7/10, great place to eat, but a..."

Alex

"Great food and service. Ok decor. We went as a family and ordered a few entrees four mains and desserts and decided to share to taste each one. The..."

Jio K

"Good experience. It's exactly what it claims to be - a top bistro-style eatery. Lovely service and excellent food. I can highly recommend the gnocchi..."

Hux

"Really good food Highly rec.... Really good foodHighly recommend Not cheap but worth it any..."

VictorQLD

"Great food, dreadful manager. Went to ecco for my birthday. When my girlfriend and I approached the desk to be seated, the person we later learned..."

Pool_noodle

"Never Fails. On a busy Thursday night, the team at E'cco impressed us again with it's outstanding service and sensational food and wine. We've been..."

LeeEllen

"Brisbane Classic. A staple of the Brisbane dining scene that hasn't lost its charm. Menu changes regularly which keeps me coming back. The staff are..."

Bigdaddypapa

"Nice place. Came here with my hubby-food was excellent, service the same.A bit pricey but worth..."

Colin_claire

"Regulars for a reason. My two girlfriends and I are regulars at Ecco because we love it. We do try other restaurants, but for an abundance of quality..."

Tegan Davey

"This place is very classy and the food is always impressive! Hard to..."

Mel

"Excellent. I went here for my birthday. I booked ahead and they were going to put us in the corner seat on the bench seats. I have been through this..."

Debra Young

"Consistently Good. Have been to Ecco 4 or 5 times now and each time the food and service are perfect. There is a reason they have been open for so..."

Jlski

"Being quite new to the urbanspoon space, I shall express this as eloquently as possible... This is an amazing place to go! Would definitely recommend..."

Damien Coax

"Impressive. My visit to Ecco was a great dining experience everything from the food to the service is top notch. I was there with three other friends..."

Senel Senay Idrisoglu

"Delicious. Great steak, brilliant food and good atmosphere. I would highly recommend this place as it's versatile - good for a small group of friends..."

Chicamus

"Honestly one of the best meals I've had. Ever. The service -incredible. The food -..."

HungryHungryHippo

"Great. I had dinner here again last week and the food was excellent as always. The service wasn't as polished as I remember from previous visits but..."

Robert J

"Never once been disappointed. Iconic restaurant in..."

Elle

"LOVED IT! Can't wait to return.. Amazing food, fabulous atmosphere - stuff for vegetarians to eat to! One of my favourites (unless the wine was..."

Christina Fuller

"Echo other positive sentiments. An absolute favourite of mine. Love food, staff, location - it just works. Have had many memorable nights here over..."

Bean Round

"I came to E'cco for a work dinner. It was a very long awaited dinner, I have been wanting to go to E'cco having heard such good things. Really..."

Fiona

"No parking anywhere near, take a cab. Have had 6-7 meals here over the last 3 years. Consistent quality of food. Only once did we have a waiter with..."

Rowan

"Hard to find but good food and service. We struggled to find the place but once there just a nice experience. Will..."

Lolo Olm

"Magic in brisbane. Fantastic meal. The quail &truffle entree was great, the lamb loin main perfectly cookedGreat service and a nice wine..."

Seeking Perfection

"It has been about two years since we were last here. Tho the interior hasn't changed the food is still amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed my fish dish-..."

Samie

"The food at Ecco is simple and generally done well. Ordered the scallop entree which was delicious. My duck was overbooked, but still edible. Dessert..."

LHC

"Good. The service was fantastic and I couldn't fault the..."

Tom

"Food and service fantastic but when paying top $$ expected much nicer environment. The decor is dated. The lighting is harsh (fluorescent lighting on..."

Lindsey Pearson

"Very Good. It's one of the better restaurants going around. Well trained staff provide the standard of service you'd expect at a fine dining..."

Jimmy L

"E'cco good as ever. Hadn't stopped by for at least 2 years & pleased to see some of the same staff still there.can't go past the Steak...."

Coffeehedake

"Consistency, quality produce and good cooking. Service is above par. Parking is a hassle but well worth the..."

Tastybits

"Fun factor. Located at the pointy end of the BNE dining spectrum this place has the wow factor on the plate, on the palate and in the dining room -..."

Paninaro

"My wife and I went for a special occasion and were not disappointed. Although I agree the decor is a bit dated the food was the focus and everything..."

AY

"My partner took me here as a surprise for my birthday, and it was amazing! The food was all cooked perfectly with an awesome balance for flavours,..."

Annie Moynihan

"Frequent visitor. I have been going to E'cco for years. It goes up and down a little but generally a great meal. Some staff are better than others...."

Brewski

"Consistent ....always. I have recently started writing reviews because I eat out A LOT. and I thought I would start with one thats never let me down...."

Ryan Mason

"Mixed feelings. The food was absolutely phenomenal and the wine list would blow anyone's socks off, but my problem with e'cco involved the most..."

Jim

"It's a great restaurant and still hold a highest standards amongst the fine fining scene in..."

Captainshaft

"AMAZING food!. Ecco Bistro serves up the most beautiful meals and has fantastic service. It is a bit expensive but you deinitely get your money's..."

Australian Foodie

"Been to E'cco a handfull of times over the last few years, never had a bad meal or the same meal. Phillip Johnson sources fresh and seasonal produce..."

Melina

"Super tasty. Good service and delightful vibe. I would sell my legs to visit more if I had to. Lucky I have a visa..."

John Carver

"Bistro. Nice, simple fare, a tad overpriced, but great ambience and snappy service. Well worth a return visit, but wish the menu was a bit more..."

Steamrollersam

"Had a lovely time. Ordered scallops for entree and pork belly for main. Drank tapanappa Pinot noir with these. Attentive, discrete service. Food was..."

AlexTheKid

"Simply great food, easily one of the best on Bris. Expensive but worth it. The open spatchcock pie was delicious, and the pork belly got rave reviews..."

AZ

"Loved it! I am a little surprised at the caning this place gets in the user reviews. We found our lunch two days ago with our son, just perfect. It..."

Master Diner

"Great Food!!!!. Always love going here!!! great food and..."

Annie

"Delicious food in a nice casual atmosphere. Been several times. Tip - dont book an early table and you will have a great..."

Lakshmi Kerr

"We had a lovely time for our 15th wedding anniversary. Service was prompt and attentive. Liked the fact it was BYO. The food was wonderful. It's..."

Stueats

"Stunner. HiI ate at e'cco last night 5/5/11 & just needed to put down in writing what a stunning experience from start to finish. It's..."

Jon Murray

"Mr Consistency. My dinner date and I did a Wednesday night just for a change and I was pleasantly surprised, the dining experience was just like that..."

Dightster

"Amazing Cuisine!. Great food without being too pretentious. A relaxed atmosphere with fantastic service.Food was divine! We will definitely..."

Natalie

"Excellent, not cheap, but perhaps proof that sometimes you get what you pay for. I shall definitely be..."

Dave B

"Recommended for special occasions or impressing your date. Top..."

Foodie Lover

"Still a stand out. Well you just cannot go wrong, nothing could be faulted and the service was perfect. A must for locals and visitors..."

James Gleeson

"Brilliant Food. Our table for 2 was across from the bar and seemed quite casual but still lovely. Service from our waiter was impeccable from the..."

SatB

"Beautful flavour, but a bit small portions. I really enjoyed my expereince at Ecco, I went here about 1 years ago with my wife for her brithday. The..."

Jason

"Very fine food indeed. Had heard a lot about E'cco and finally made it there with my partner on Valentine's Day. It totally lived up to its hype...."

I Love Food

"Attention to detail, the best food and service Brisbane has to offer. Yes, it is cramped and a little loud but everyone is just happy to have secured..."

Breno

"Excellent food - fresh, flavoursome, and interesting texture - served by attentive and friendly waitstaff. Happy throughout the meal. Decent coffee..."

Jazc

"Went there as part of the Get Fresh with Jerry Coleby-Williams event. Was served a great 3 course lunch. Food and service were..."

Marcus Foth

"All round excellence. Great for special occasions. Expensive but great quality food, wine &..."

Ilikeicecream

"Great food of course but like a lot of good restaurants lately the tables are very small, chairs are hard and the staff are rushes which gives an..."

Rob Junner

"Top dollars for top quality. E'cco is definitely one of the must-visit list for dining in Brisbane. The menu is exquisite and the atmosphere is also..."

Michael

"Great stuff. One of the few 'proper' restaurants in..."

Ben

"Best in Australia. Phillip Johnson does wonderful things with food.He didn't win best in Australia for nothing. It undoubtedly is best in..."

Geoff Kirkwood

"This restaurant is all about the food. The ambience and decore are straight forward but the food is..."

Viktor

"Live long and prosper E’cco Bistro, and may your exceptional edible experiences echo through the..."

Brisbanebellyblogger

"Tucked away among the streets between the city and fortitude valley, E'cco sits on a slight hill just before the entrance to the story bridge on the..."

TWARH

"E’cco Bistro has come along way since 1995. Recently, E’cco celebrated their 18th birthday. Owner/chef Philip Johnson has brought simple,..."

Kelly W

"It’s the open-book foundations that Ecco stands upon & the genuine relationships formed that make it one of Brisbane’s most prominent restaurants..."

Miss Foodie

"I came here all on my lonesome but was eager to try the Salmon main. It was absolutely delicious. The rich sweet corn risotto was amazing. It's not..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"You'd imagine that a meal prepared by Brisbane's best and brightest up-coming and already here chefs would be pretty special, and you'd be right. ..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"Tucked away on the edge of the CBD, E’cco has become a desination restaurant and a consistent favourite amongst foodies around Brisbane and is an..."

Hannah Lewis

"Thank you e’cco bistro for having me and proving that duck may be as god as I imagined it long time ago. It was a..."

A Matter Of Taste

"As you would imagine, the wines of this occasion were absolutely superior and matched to the meal. I'm not a fan of the sparkling, but as Charles..."

TIFFIN Bite Sized

"You know the food is amazing when there is silence in our..."

Hooi

"The food was incredible. The best dish of the night would have to go to the smoked quail which was beautifully complimented with the Leeuwin Estate..."

Isabel

"Possibly, the best meal we had in Brisbane this far, wait a minute, it is not possible but affirmative. Now ever since moving to Australia, we have..."

Joe

"E'cco has reaffirmed itself as one of my favorite places to eat in Brisbane. I like that it doesn't feel the need to be flash or fancy and the focus..."

Cora Chen

"I've eaten at e'cco quite a few times, but for some reason I hadn't made it back there in the last couple of years. So when a friend from London and..."

Food Bling Brisbane

"It was without a doubt, the most perfect night out at a Restaurant either of us had ever..."

Eyes Bigger Than Belly

"In a world that’s constantly changing it’s unusual to find a restaurant that not only has lasted 18 years but also has hardly changed its décor..."

Eat Drink And Be Kerry

"If taste buds could talk, I'd let them write this review. Words can't even describe how amazing everything was last night... The combination of..."

Cristian

"Visited Ecco a few years back and I had a vague memory of the food . Having dined at most of the “5” star restaurants in Brisbane, Ecco is right..."

John Montesalvo

"Very much enjoyed the lunch I had here with my husband. Just a casual lunch, and Ecco made it a memorable one by providing good food, good wine and..."

Lightning Mcqueen

"In general, it was a good experienced. There is diversity in the work place, which makes the service great. Place was cozy, food was good, the..."

jay mark camasura

"Took Mum for Mother's Day lunch. Food, service, drinks were all excellent. There had been a miscommunication when booking but the staff quickly..."

Shehan D

Ole

83/100 (4364 ratings)

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

Quesarahsarah

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

Hazel

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

Grounded Gourmet Globe-Trotter

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

Disillusionist

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

Mysteryfoodiegc

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

Just Another Aussie In Vancouver

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

Cnote

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

WAYz

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

Canuck In Oz

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

FooDee

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

The Dear Luncher

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

Good Food Good Mood

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

Kirsty Devine

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

HanR

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

Filipe Santos

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

Foodsofbrisbane

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

Maeve33

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

Jacqueline Zhang

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

JessicaS

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

VAULTGIRL

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

5mins_more_sleep

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

Rileigh Marshall

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

John Smith

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

Itsyenyabish

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

Jay Contor

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

Krishna Brannigan

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

JJ

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

Mia Choi

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

Katrina Salmon

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

Adele Finch

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

Danielconnor226

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

Simon

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

Ben

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

Jaki Chapman

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

Slick Chef Extraordinaire. Gangster Of Food.

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

Garrettmhay

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

Aaron Haoran Duan

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

Troy Mortleman

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

TRS Foodie

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

Cody Thomas

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

Facebook User

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

Easy Eater

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

Robust Eater

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

Soph

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

Brisfoodiefangirl

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

XCarajo

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

Danni

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

Sheree Moo

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

Ronnielui2003

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

Lalala_Dannii

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

Emma Hales

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

The Invisible Food Critic

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

Murphy75

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

Me And My Belly

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

Anita Weiss Leone

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

MissT

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

Naomi Whitehouse

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

Elbow Room

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

Ash Daniec

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

Dephialis

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

JDTas

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

Denise

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

Ithinkthistreeneedsmorelights

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

Cassi

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

Dean

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

Atreyu

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

Chrisjconnaughton

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

Woo1961

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

Paula

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

Victoriaatkinson

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

Jenny_navy

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

Rumpole Del Bailey

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

Rachel Jiayu Zhao

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

Sabrina

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

Emily

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

Sarah Wittman

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

Matthew

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

Youn

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

Iayesha

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

Food Glorious Food

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

Lauren

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

LittleSpoon

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

Natalie

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

Rhianon

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

Jackie Cee

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

Cooper

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

Bianca Miller

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

Karen Sexton

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

Wallaroo

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

Lorna

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

GDL

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

Rachee Baybee

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

Mousey

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

The Western Wanderers

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

Chillihot

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

Regan O'Sullivan

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

Mark Ayers

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

K

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

DC Falcon

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

Melisa Lewins

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

Syna

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

Phil

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

Glen Hannan

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

Hungry Tummy

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

Allicaneat

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

Anna

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

Kingston Neo

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

Adelarina

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

MissCharli

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

Meeces

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

Kate Tranter

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

TanGola

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

Q

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

Andy

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

Dam Burger

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

Corinne Buzianczuk

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

Wholehearted

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

Joel

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

Simon

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

Meg

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

Shae

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

Jason

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

Susi_Susina

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

Purplek

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

Nathan Smalley

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

Kirk Muddle

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

Dave B

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

Hildaz

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

Thepreacherman

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

Leodipisa

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

Adventures In Winterland

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

Sunshine And Gin

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

PlayEatRepeat

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

Norway82

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

FoodMeUpScotty

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

Nina Will Eat

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

Gluten Free Julia

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

Kim Spikybombshell

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

TIFFIN Bite Sized

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

Riini

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

Cora Chen

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

Eat Drink And Be Kerry

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

Karen Tan

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

LeoR 118

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

Bingyue Zhou (Mr Serous)

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

shikha singh

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

Bonnie Lawton

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

Meth Herath

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

Laura Grace S.

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

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