TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

Gerard's Bistro

90/100 (2464 ratings)

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Pork

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Cod

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Suckling Pig

Octopus

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Crab

Duck

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Sit down

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Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

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Wheelchair Accessible

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Full Bar

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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

The Smoke Bbq

89/100 (3812 ratings)

Restaurants

American

Bar

Barbecue

American

Gluten Free Options

Barbecue

Gluten Free Options

Dinner

Lunch

After-hours

Lamb

Pork

Burger

Beef

Salad

Wings

Ribs

Chicken Wings

Sit down

American

Barbecue

Bar

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Television

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Delivery

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Fantastic! Delicious food & great service. We shared a bunch of wings ($1 on Wednesday), a big rib platter, sides & a few bevvies which came to..."

Lisa Stone

"Been a few months since we have been here. What a great night. Food was beyond perfect, service was fantastic. Have tried to find another place to..."

Brian O'Neill

"Love this place! Food is excellent, customer service is fast and very good, and David is always so friendly and happy, making sure we are well..."

Zeljko Zeddy Vujkovic

"Amazing place! The food is �� delicious and the staff so friendly, helpful, attentive and have great knowledge and understanding of the menu!..."

David Grinzi

"We had an absolutely amazing night thesmokebbq. Food was sensational, staff were above and beyond friendly helpful and very accommodating. Would..."

Tracey Kerrigan

"OMG had the best meal & fantastic service - Highly recommend..."

Karalyn Hinsbey

"The tastiest spare ribs in Brisbane the first thing you'll notice about entering the restaurant is that there is no salt and pepper shakers on any..."

Peter Syme

"The food is almost as good looking as the cooks. Wings were moist, served with a great blue cheese sauce. Burgers were incredible and great value...."

Jazz Lamb

"Incredibly friendly staff, great service, delicious burgers and The. Best. Fries. Ever. Highly..."

Shelby Cook

"OMG! Love Taco Tuesday’s! I couldn’t decide between the beef, chicken or pulled pork tacos so I had one of each. The beef was so tender and the..."

Robyn Geiszler

"Had my birthday dinner here last night and couldn't fault one part of the evening. The food was 10 out of 10 (I had the pork belly and I have never..."

Nathan Beyond Jobson

"Wonderful hospitality and service from David and his staff, the Bayou Smoked Beef Sub was absolute perfection and the Wings are to die for ! 10/10..."

Steven Geiszler

"Spent Mother's Day lunch with my family at the smoke, great food and really good service...personable, friendly, in no way pushy...we felt really..."

Sharon Bourke

"I was craving some good ribs and decided to give this place a try with my partner. My partner had the beef brisket plate and I ordered the Kansas..."

Chaddie

"This place makes the corn bread that fills my dreams. The pulled pork is amazing. Kids love the wings and the Mac n cheese. Book in..."

TableFor6

"Very good BBQ pork ribs,it’s juicy , tender and full of taste.Caesar salad was ok, but service is unbeatable , I will definitely come back for..."

Cheryl

"Always great service and a nice variety. Food is fantastic, often need a moment because it can be hard to choose. They do take away too which is..."

Jesse Phomsouvanh

"I have been to this place multiple times and this was the best food I have had there. The chicken wings were crispy but not dry. The brisket was nice..."

Abootme

"The food was amazing. The Ceegars were really nice, loved the dipping sauce. We had a platter, which was perfect size for 2 adults, 2 kids. ..."

Joe Thomas

"Its located in Merthyr Village so parking wasn't too hard to find. There is an entrance by the road but we came through the car park around the..."

Benedict Uy

"Hands down one of the best ribs and wings places in Brisbane. Doesn’t get mote authentic and American than this place. Get there early to avoid..."

Sammy Al

"Gahhh everything here is SO bloody YUM! The ribs just fall off the bone and some of the flavours (Bourbon Lamb Ribs, we're looking a you) will knock..."

The Other Jenners

"I had the pulled pork plate - it was well priced and a great serving. It wasn't as great as I was expecting given the stellar reviews I've seen..."

Bree McManus

"The food is nice. The taste on the brisket is very hit and miss, smoke ring is good. The ribs are amazing though. I’ve come back a..."

Kyle Jones

"Absolutely sensational!! I thought I was back in the US of A! Perfection of BBQ grill avid fan have been multiple times the service is excellent the..."

Cattat69

"First came here for a work Xmas party in 2007, and have been going back ever since (colleagues gave me some flack for ordering a giant platter just..."

Chad Cunnington

"Amazing carnivore platters for 2!! You feel like such a guts but the food is so rich, tender, flavoursome and moist. A bit pricey but understandable..."

Sharona Maree

"I started coming to The Smoke 8 years ago when I lived in New Farm and I go back every few months. The food is always consistently delicious and I..."

Samrobinson2006

"First experience was amazing 4/5 for sure! But having been back several times the novelty wears off. Still a great place for a big appetite, pulled..."

Jake

"Just had a fab lunch here with my Dad. We had the pork belly which was gorgeous & the pulled pork which was so smokey & tender. The onion rings are..."

Gabba Girl

"I have no doubt that the burger afficinardo would enjoy this place. I had the pork belly and it was very flavoursome. Wife has the smoked chicken..."

Sangoma

"My favourite american style place in Brisbane. The price of the food is offset by the servings being pretty big. I always think that I won't get full..."

Memo

"The Smoke BBQ - 2 words, THANK YOU!Booked a table for 6 people for my Dad's birthday dinner - how I didn't know about this place sooner is..."

Mandy Bernadette

"This got the pick for a birthday dinner, perfect choice ✔ hidden away within the shopping district of New Farm you find the smoke BBQ...."

MB

"Finally got to try this place after hearing about it for so long. The food was fine. Great for carnivores. Was slightly let down as I had heard such..."

Beers4me

"I had the lamb mint salad which I really (really) enjoyed. I agree with other reviews that the sides are expensive for the size you..."

Jasmine Brady

"My meat loving family think this place is great! Obviously not my first choice as a vegetarian (there's actually a quote on the wall about..."

Caitlin Hughes

"Bring your appetite! These guys do not mess around with portions which is exactly what you expect from an American BBQ joint. We started with..."

Mandy B

"Nothing special. Expensive for what you get I think and certainly not authentic American not sure of they are trying to be a sportsbar with TV's on..."

Shannon Rowse

"Coming from a couple that is 1/2 Aussie, 1/2 American.. Trust us when we say that this is the only place you want to visit in all of Brisbane if you..."

Alex & Drew

"We came in a group and ordered a couple of platters to share. They were well sized and very very tasty. You could definitely taste the smoke..."

Ringo

"I have been to this place a couple of times now, and must say this place never dissapoints. First time i went i was told it would be 20mins, an hour..."

John Goodall

"Awesome American bbq restaurant! The burger was mouthwatering...it reminded me of a hungry jacks burger but 1,000,000 times better 😆 We..."

J&E Eating Adventures

"As always, never disappointed by the food here. The buffalo wings were exceptional - could have had just wings for dinner. Mains were all fantastic..."

Alicia

"The pulled pork is very good, some of their other items are touch and go. The Buffalo wings are not bad but much better at Yard bird ale house...."

Ranga With An Appetite

"Came here on Sunday for dinner and was amazed at how many great options there were on the menu. My partner and I shared the wings, shrimp, and chips..."

Jade_chang18

"Had a nice meal here, staff were friendly, wings came out fairly quick but took awhile to get main meal. It was nice though. It is a little bit..."

Rachael Dunn

"The food was very good, I thought it was a little expensive but I did enjoy the food.The service was friendly, did take a little while to get our..."

Fern Endosone

"I thought that the food was good. The atmosphere was good, it is a bit expensive but I did enjoy my meal there. I am sure I will go back there..."

Dan Beckford

"Hands down the best beef ribs I've ever eaten. Lovely cocktails served in funky Hawaiian tiki glasses, great service will definitely be back soon..."

Caterina Fonti

"Amazing amazing amazing. Nothing much more to say really. It isn't a low budget night out but you get your money's worth in flavour and food with a..."

Paul Cavallaro

"Best buffalo wings in Brisbane!! And that's coming from someone who has been to every American buffalo wing joint in..."

Christian Thomsen

"Heaven. If im on death row i will request the pulled pork from here to be my last meal. just..."

Susieplant23

"Went for dinner on a Tuesday night with a group of people. We each ordered individual meals - all different. I ordered the hickory chicken which was..."

Teebee

"You can smell the alluring aroma of the succulent ribs before you even enter The Smoke. Half of New Farm has been seduced by the smell with the..."

The Baroness Of Melbourne

"Food was great and large serves. We had a table of 8 and everyone was very happy with the food. Inside tabled can be load when there are two or three..."

Nielsent

"Love!. Hickory chicken is my absolute favourite! I have been multiple times and have never been..."

Amy Vining

"Amazing every time we visit! Blue wings the best along with the original burger, would recommend to anyone after a great smokehouse style BBQ meal,..."

Nathan Rupreicht

"Amazing. Love the staff, love the food. They use a real smoker (which you can see) not that liquid smoke. They get extremely busy as they are so..."

Eirinn Everett

"Best American BBQ in Bris. This place is amazing. The best sauces, the best Beef Brisket, great service and attentive staff. I've tried a few..."

Heretik77

"Entrée prices a little pricey, 17 bucks for a handful of onion rings. The beef Brisket sandwich was really nice, I would easily return and only eat..."

Sammy Sackenham

"So fantastic. This is a fantastic restaurant!! The ribs, onion rings, pulled pork and wings are to die for!! A lot of American..."

Sf8316

"Guilty Pleasure. Be sure to book! Absolutely worth the visit to this amazing place. Any meal that starts with corn bread and ends with brisket and..."

GoodTimeGal93

"Amazing!!!. My partner and I went once again to Smoke and once again it was absolutely delicious!!! Extremely tasty and definitely one of my..."

Courtney

"Pumpkin pie! Worth trying again, excited they even had it. Oh and the ribs were yum too, sauces are tasty. Onion rings great/crunchy when they first..."

ARB

"Great!. Delicious ribs and wings. Chip serves could be bigger though! Friendly service. Would..."

Reviewer91

"Greatness lives here!. My first true..."

Laurafergie

"Enjoyed by all. I had been to the Smoke many years ago - when it was still called Blue Smoke - and whilst quite nice, it hadn't been outstanding..."

Melisa Lewins

"So good. Friendly staff and amazing..."

Facebook User

"Best hot wings in Brisbane. Hot wings that are actually hot! Love..."

Sir Grewal

"Great greasy goodness! Getting a Sat dinner booking was impossible, ended going on a Sunday but it was worth..."

Claudia Ng

"Ordered takeaway beef ribs and pulled pork the other day; hot damn! One hell of a meal, best ribs I've ever had, pulled pork was delicious with..."

Dan

"Great food, good selection of beers and great service by the waiter John. He was very helpful with suggesting the perfect meal for myself and my..."

Jason E

"8/10. Delicious. Buffalo wings were better than any I've had in the US and the beef brisket was delicious. I really want to go back and try the ribs,..."

DiningDiva

"Another great meal at The Smoke BBQ. We've been before and loved it and the second time round was just as good. Huge meals, tasty sides and great..."

Staceyldale

"Awesome food and super quick service. And very authentic. We will go back for..."

Dean

"This is the best ribs and wings in Australia! By a long way also. The beef ribs are juicy and fall off the bone and the wings are just delicious. I..."

Owen Cragie

"Definitely authentic. Wings, cornbread and ribs exactly as they are in the US. Great beer selection and staff are passionate about the..."

Hux

"Put that in your BBQ and smoke it.. I'd heard a lot about this place for a long long time and had never gone myself for whatever reason... The food..."

Zissisbrisbane

"Take-Away. We had take-away from The Smoke BBQ and the food was delish when we got it home. Too expensive for you everyday (I cant think what to cook..."

CS

"Loved this place! The waitress we had was so friendly and helpful, even gave great recommendations on beers etc. we had the share platter of ribs and..."

Nat

"Smokin!. We headed to Smoke a few weeks ago to celebrate our son becoming a teenager. It was really cool that he decided Smoke was to be the place..."

Global Foodie

"The best ribs in QLD, and they do doggy bags...."

Aleks

"Best hot Buffalo wings I've had in..."

Callum Atkinson

"My gosh, this place is fantastic!!! The food was delicious!! I had hickory chicken and my husband had the ribs! We were very..."

Natalie

"Meat n meat n meat. We love our meat, so this place we think is great. Definitely our eyes were bigger than our stomachs so next time we,re thru..."

Bjjjj

"Great Ribs. I had the signature rib combo for $65. Plenty of ribs to share. The chips were OK, the coleslaw was very average (like the Woolworths..."

12345.scott

"Overall I quite liked this place. The food is delicious and authentic American food. Complementary corn bread is a nice gesture, cocktails were..."

For Foodies Brisbane- Rebecca Thompson

"Great if you like pork. My husband and I ordered a platter for two, which had ribs, belly pork and pulled pork with coleslaw and chips on the side...."

Donnasoowho

"Went last night for dinner! Ordered buffalo wings original to strart, pork and chicken plate and pork ribss! Loved it!! Meat is amaaaazzing!! Didnt..."

Katrina Anson

"Pretty good. Went there for lunch. We ordered the pork ribs and lamb ribs.Nice sauce, good amount of meat (great taste) but I think I'd..."

7D

"Best Hot Wings. My husband and I have a love of hot wings and Smoke BBQ is the only place we have found that does them properly. This is by far our..."

Fuschia Me

"Was worried about staffs as previous reviews but they are so nice and rips are..."

Onley Wells

"Tastes great, big portions and authentic..."

HS Taster

"Another great experience!!!!. Smoke always pleases! The food is fantastic, the service is dependable. Will be back for..."

I

"Tough it up for the flavour. Proper BBQ. Great beer. No time to whinge about poor service. This is serious food. So get..."

David Ryan

"Love it !. Love the place, service is fantastic and the food is amazing! Can’t believe people actually complain about this place! Is everything but..."

Acuellar

"I did read reviews prior to coming here, last time I dropped in at night and it was full. This time I made a call before arriving. 76% rating always..."

The Invisible Food Critic

"It seemed like a good idea to check this place out during my short visit to Brisbane, and it proved to be true. A full house for dinnertime in..."

Thurazin

"Absolutely unreal. Great service and the food is..."

David John Moir

"Fantastic food and great staff, they were really nice to my son too, we tried almost everything they had on the menu and enjoyed it..."

Paul Hitchon

"This place is truly the best BBQ in Brisbane, great food, great service and nothing but smiles and polite service every single visit. My personal..."

Toro

"10/10 on all counts, nothing else to..."

Monty

"We dined at Smoke last night and I have to say that I was worried about service based on previous reviews. I found service to be excellent &..."

JasnGen

"Always booked, but finally got a table. For years we've randomly called to see if we could drop in for dinner, only to always be told they are fully..."

Karlotta Baz

"Wow! This place is a must! We tried the chicken cee-gars as a starter which were served hot, full of flavour and with a great dipping sauce. We then..."

Allyvia Oberman

"No pork and slow service but tasted..."

Andrew

"Impressed!...This Time Round. Dined here on Thursday evening with a group of 8. Have been here on quite a few occasions and I must say this was our..."

Melly

"I have been here a couple of times now, the strawberry salad is nice. Avoid the pulled pork at all costs and go straight for the..."

Ctaylor

"We had great food, good service and we will be coming back. We ordered the beef brisket, pork ribs, cigars, honey soy chicken wings, onion rings and..."

Shanrudy

"Delicious!. The buffalo wings are fabulous and the ribs also. Customer service can be really hit and miss with the occasional, disaffected waiter or..."

Lina

"Carnivores Only. The centers around one thing, meat. And boy do they do it well. Generous portions, rich succulent ribs, tasty pulled pork. If you're..."

Steve N

"A fun experience dining here but very expensive and food is not that mind blowing I'd return again but it is a great little place and one you must..."

Bryony

"Delicious.. Went with a group of 8 fellas on a Sunday night and couldn't fault a thing. The service was excellent, all the meals came out promptly..."

KVG

"I make my own Southern style BBQ at home. Yeh, 24hr beef brisket cooks. Perfect pulled pork. Authentic smoked ribs. Beercan chicken in the Kamado...."

Bon Appetit

"Glad I didn't read the reviews beforehand. Food delicious and flavorful. Look, If you are a fan of MVFs BBQ meat challenges, you are going love being..."

Carobell

"Good wings, good service. Been there twice, second time with a voucher purchased thru a deal website. Both time we were served with excellent staff..."

Flauteklautz

"Serving sizes seem to be smaller than before. Chose the platter thing. Dry shredded meat was horrible, but the ribs were fantastic. Overall still a..."

Eekimus

"Eat Drink and be Merry American style. I dined recently at The Smoke BBQ with a group of about twenty (bachelor party) and was not disappointed with..."

Stogie

"A good bbq. Quite tasty, but a bit on the heavy side. Salad was a bit of dissappointment, but we are there for the meat, right? Would go..."

Nikos Johnshon

"Loved it!. We spent mother's day dinner here. We made a reservation and got seated right away. Starters were served at a reasonable time from order...."

Karen Jastillana-Manganti

"The Smoke BBQ - New Farm, Brisbane. Formerly know as the Blue Smoke, the Smoke BBQ is a popular venue to eat at in New Farm. After hearing about it a..."

Atreyu

"Very Good. Highly recommended, good food, nice service and good atmosphere nothing more you need, these people know what they..."

Jimmy Le Santo

"Enjoyed the food but there was a blondy waitress who basically ruined our dinning experience at the resturant. She was rude, ignorant n "Racist". She..."

Ryan

"Authentic American smokehouse/diner food, best I've found in Brisbane. The Smoke, formerly Blue Smoke, is a standout place in Brisbane. I've been..."

Noodle Toboggan

"Wow. This was an awesome dining experience. The staff were friendly and super helpful, the food was amazing! The serving sizes were really big and..."

Matt And Kath

"Corn bread and honey butter. Absolutely delicious. Everything else was pretty good too. The brisket ultra tender, the ribs fell off the bone. My only..."

Review

"Awesome food and great cocktails for a good price!!. I dined here last weekend with a party of 14 and we all loved it :) For a small bar/grill, it..."

Caroline

"Really tasty food with inconsistent service. Well worth a visit..."

John Carver

"Best in all the country!!!!. My son and I found this restaurant several years ago and have been anxious to return. Finally got the opportunity to..."

Julie

"Ate at The Smoke BBQ again last night... DELICIOUS as usual! Great service... Craving their "blue hot" wings right..."

Dusty

"Best Resturant in Brisbane. Great food, even better staff. Great size resturant, good decor. The wings are to die for, better than any of the ones I..."

Lord S.F.

"Best BBQ in Australasia. I have searched for years to find real and good BBQ like this. Have had many items on the menu, but Ribs, Ribs, Ribs. The..."

Stealth

"Goo..oooooood!!!!. Ate there today, can't really fault the place on anything. Service was good, ribs and pulled pork were sensational. Given I'm not..."

Beersy

"Delicious food, excellent service! The burnt orange margarita was fantastic. The pork and ribs combo was more than enough food for two. Great value..."

Helen H

"Can't help but come back..... I have been going here for years and love the food - but of late I have noticed a bit of a decline. Most of..."

James Rayner

"Good food and good service. Went there for lunch Sunday 6/11/11. Buffalo Wings and Onion Ring starters were very tasty. Out of the six of us, four..."

Chris Garnier

"Good wings but nothing special. Went to Blue Smoke last year with 2 other friends - one American. American friend had been there before and said it..."

Hoof Hands

"Great food and service. I am a regular at this place. The food is consistently great . Service is friendly, staff are genuine, and the food is..."

Hayley Parvin

"Liked it when it wad 'Blue Smoke' and it still produces sensational American BBQ - service can be patchy at..."

Pinch Of Paprika

"Beautiful meal. I had to review this place due to all the bad comments that are on here which almost made me cancel my booking. I now understand the..."

Sue

"Gluten free options!. Meaty and delicious every time, can be a messy night out, good for groups.I have been here a number of times and not..."

Ginababina

"Wings were good - the "blue hot" is fairly hot. Beef brisket sandwich was exceptional. Mississippi Water Baby cocktails very good on a hot day. No..."

Gasbrake

"Meat coma!. If you don't enter meat coma from eating here, you haven't eaten here. As an avid Texan-American style BBQ follower, this is the real..."

Roland Gotthard

"Hearty Meal. Have only ever had takeaway from Blue smoke, mainly due to unavailability of seats due to popularity, and also because after a meal so..."

EnHop

"Too much sauce. Not bad. The wings are great, even if they aren't free range (haven't varified this).I had the pulled pork too, and it was..."

Richyvk

"Firstly I would like to say, before choosing smoke BBQ as a venue for my 30th, I read all the bad reviews (2) and after common sense kicked in I..."

Paul Kearnan

"The Smoke. Fantastic food! I have heard bad things about the service but every time I have been there it has been fantastic. The ribs are fantastic..."

Jeff

"Yum! Have spent years searching for ribs this..."

Cassy Anders

"Great ribs. Little expensive but that is the area I..."

Nic76

"The ribs and wings were delicious. As were the smoked chicken cigars. Will definitely be..."

Julie

"On cloud 9!. Besides Char Char yiros in West End, this is by the best restaurant that I've been to in Brisbane, it's just simple nothing overly fancy..."

L.constantinou

"One of the very few American BBQ joints in Brisbane, but this one would probably be the best. Ribs are succulent and amazing, wings with blue cheese..."

Kessler

"Great American food. This place has the best buffalo chicken wings, i normally order them original with blue hot sauce on the side.They have a..."

Emily Schultz

"Went here sat night for dads birthday! We all had a good feed! It hasn't changed since I first went 2 yrs ago! Been 5 times since still great with..."

Rebekah Tomkinson

"Great Wednesday luck special - plate of wings $7. Beers in the bottle pricey, but wings good. Had a mate that went superhot. He virtually melted in..."

Matt

"Great BBQ food. Wasn't sure what to expect but was really impressed with the food! We had a 6pm booking on a Sunday evening and was told in advance..."

Charmaine Panickar

"Oustanding Service. I could not fault the service here - friendly waitstaff who were attentive, helpful and for whom nothing was too much trouble and..."

TheMissJane

"Perfect, except for one thing..... So, we head out tonight for our first Smoke BBQ experience, I'm really looking forward to it, as ive heard so many..."

John JayTwo Ireland

"Just great!. Feel like having a rack of brontosaurus ribs for dinner? You've come to the right place. Tender, juicy, flavoursome meat cooked to..."

Steamrollersam

"Sure to impress. This place makes some incredible food. If you're a fan of Steakhouses and US barbeque food, this is a must try. Buffalo chicken..."

Mr. White

"Great Food, so-so service. This place has amazing American food, there is no doubt about it. The only thing it lacks is friendly staff. Restaurants..."

New Farm Girl

"The fact it was half price was just icing on the cake!. Firstly - wings are half price on Wednesdays which, if I recall correctly, equates to $7 for..."

Anna

"Giddy up. Im in love with the new look smoke bbq, there are some new items on the menu,which rock, new head chef (john bryant, ex- montrachet, anise)..."

Woody

"AMAZING RIBS!!!. I went here with a group of 10 last Friday night after hearing rave reviews from workmates that this is the only place in Brisbane..."

Jen

"This place is still open!!!!. Don't stress Blue Smoke Fans!!This place is just closed for reno's.Will have a new new caled THE SMOKE.They hope..."

Totalvenues

"Hot Digity!. Colonel Sanders step aside, Blue Smoke takes the cake for having the best finger licking good food in Brisbane. The slow..."

Nancy Nobody

"One word -..."

Natasha Dunn

"Steve & the gang were up to their usual tricks tonight...everything was spot on, especially the..."

Carrwill

"Oh to experience the food of my times in Canada and the States in Brisbane. yum..."

Bug

"Blue Smoke is truly in a class of it's own. Hot wings, hot staff and excellent service. No wonder it's so..."

Jarrod Stangle

"Just got back from another good dinner at blue smoke had a great night, excellent service and food it is a must if you are in the..."

Sammwarren08

"Yummy. Excellent Hot Wings and RIBS. Go Stars and..."

Joel Argarin

"Absolutely loved it. I tried the 3rd degree burn Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dip and man were they spicy! I was warned about them but couldn't..."

Jesse Bagot-Fitzgerald

"The owner Steve is fantastic! Always so warm and friendly. The food is exquisite and my gf and I are there almost weekly! The salmon is an absolute..."

Jasmine Cripps

"Amazing. The ribs are great, as is the pulled pork, the blackened salmon salad, the chicken sandwich and the wings. Great atmosphere and awesome..."

David Brim

"Great smoked food - chicken wings are a favourite - you must try this..."

Andrew Holden

"My personal favourite as I said was the thick cut pork ribs, I found them sweetly smoky, with a great flavour from whatever spice rub they used and..."

ThatSeriousGirl

"As the name of this restaurant suggests - everything here is pretty much off the BBQ grill. Very American, and very delicious. Urbanspoon has a..."

Toastty

"The food came out quickly, and of course, a plate of the BBQ pork ribs were ordered. My friend also had a steak burger, which was massive, however,..."

Toby Nguyen

"We were shocked to see that the amount of food that came out could happily have actually fed three (almost four people). Shocked, but definiately not..."

Tory

"The brisket was too lean for me. The ribs had a really nice smokey flavour as usual. My father got into his American eating mode and wanted to try..."

Taro Akimoto

"So while service doesn’t get a gold star, the food is the drawcard and we will definitely be back to try the buffalo wings on our next..."

Melissa Loh

"A bar decorated with cowhides, a wall filled with firelogs, The Smoke BBQ reminds you of Texas, cowboys and …..."

Dolce Bunnie

"This American Brisbane institution makes the best chilli buffalo wings in Queensland and what better a night to feast than on US election night 2008...."

If90

"All up, everyone had a great time at The Smoke. Service was fast and the ribs are great. Not only that, I came out with a memorable experience and..."

Cora Chen

"I’ve always been a fan of Blue Smoke so I was interested to see what it would be like following its recent revamp and rename. With the boy one arm..."

Staz_girl

"So it’s a little after eight on a Wednesday night and me and six friends have booked a table at the Blue Smoke BBQ to enjoy the bounties of half..."

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