Love going there for a super large brekky! Always good…read moreservice and value. Then head over for a a quick game of black jack :)

One of the best buffets around. With a large selection of food on offer... More than 80 dishes from…read moreall over the world. This place has been a favourite of my family and extended family for years, decades even. And having not gone for a few years, I was excited to go again last night. It certainly lived up to my memories, expectations and more. The seafood buffet steals the show every Friday and Saturday night. With endless supply of oysters, massels, bugs, salmon, prawns, and more any seafood foodie will not be disappointed or leave hungry. For non seafood loves there is plenty on offer with a two hot bars, salads bar, cheese bar, soup bar, fruit bar, kids bar, drinks bar, and finally a dessert bar and ice-cream bar. Pricey but worth it. Get there before 7:30pm to avoid an hour wait. Can't wait to go again.

Alchemy was the perfect location for a surprise birthday dinner and the meal was exceptional…read more While enjoying a champagne and the stunning views of the river and bridge we were presented with a complimentary cauliflower soup amuse bouche. We chose the special, medium rare wagyu tri tip with duck fat potatoes and mushrooms, which was absolutely delicious paired with a Shiraz. Dessert was the affogato, liquid nitrogen bomb experience, and another surprise, some mini macarons with a lovely Birthday message from the chef. This was our first visit to Alchemy, but it definitely won't be our last.

Took my girlfriend out here as a special going away dinner…read more We both ordered the degustation and were very happy with the overall experience. All dishes were fantastic and the service is exceptional. Highlight was the scampi risotto with sea urchin butter. A definite must have!

Great atmosphere, staff are incredible. Came here for the first time on NYE, being new to Brisbane…read morefrom Melbourne it was really enjoyable and the staff are very friendly, offering great service. The food is really good, we got a share cheese platter and samosas and they were so nice. Also the sangria is really good too! We will definitely be returning!

Classy type of restaurant that serve great food! Amazing ambience and nice staff. Thank you for the…read morewonderful experience.

Came here in a Friday afternoon after hearing about $5 draft beer (4 pines, stone & wood and…read moreAshai) on tap. Monday to Friday. Amazing! Best.deal.ever! As we were going out for dinner so only had a snack. Let me say- the Edamame was AMAZING! Prob the best I've ever had and i love Asian food! Salty the whole way through, perfectly cooked and perfect temp. We will be back for more another day. Ps. Had live music playing which was great. Nice background ambiance which is what it needs to be. Perfect!

Great coffee and friendly staff. I popped in here while I was waiting for some printing next door…read more Decided to stay for an early lunch!

A group of coworkers and I found this spot along the river during a visit to Brisbane. Staff was…read morefriendly and the outdoor seating was nice. We enjoyed the appetizers, particularly the oysters. I orders the beer battered fish and chips and thought it tasted great.

It's gorgeous. The new precinct adds a fresh new dimension to the southern end of South Bank. There…read moreare four fine dining restaurants overlooking the river, above a beautifully terraced grassy relaxation area, words etched into the terracing telling the story of the Parkland's origins with Expo '88. The restaurants are Stokehouse Q, Cove Bar & Dining, The Jetty, and Popolo.

Great find in my move to the area. It's walk ins only and neither times have I had to wait. There…read moreis inside and outside seating with the inside feeling fresh and bright. Yes I've been there twice now. Two weekends in a row around 8am. Both with friends and all trying something different from the menu. Everyone had only positive things to say, except maybe the portions were large and they shouldn't have eaten it all. If you're going for breakfast they are not going to have your typical breakfast foods. But who doesn't love a lunch style menu for breakfast. Regardless, you'll have trouble deciding what to have. It's an eclectic menu and if you prefer something on the lighter side there is a bakery onsite as well. I was told the chef likes to play around when I asked about a particular biscuit/cookie. Think red velvet biscuit with marshmallow inside. The staff are very friendly and helpful giving recommendations with regard to what might satisfy your craving when you've narrowed your decision down to two. For my part there were a lot of meals with eggs which I'm very fussy about so typically just don't choose it (makes sense ). But there were a couple I just really want to try next time and was told some accommodation could be made. Having said that the ingredients in each meal are so well thought out I would really not want to change things up. Unless it was to maybe ask for the egg on the side. Will I be back. Yes definitely, even if just for a coffee and pastry. I will try to not be so excited to eat and even take some photos.

Two visits in one day. Yep, it's not what I'd planned but let's roll with it…read more Picnic might look fairly familiar as you walk into this new Camp Hill hidey-hole. There's good reason. It's the newest member of the Venzin Group family who've delivered Brisbane the likes of Green Papaya and Pawpaw Cafe. In fact, interior wise, you'll feel right at home and wonder if you're in a Pawpaw transplant. You're not although there's touches that keep it familiar. One such touch is executive chef Rory Doyle who's graces in the menu are clear. There's hearty and non-traditional breakfast menu items that all let you select breakfast and a coffee for under $20. Then there's familiar lunch items like the Picnic Burger (this had sold out by the time I headed back for lunch at 12:20pm) and gnocchi. I had the pumpkin gnocchi which was light and filling. It's good quality and again under $20 with a drink. I was pumped for time when I stopped in on my way to meetings this morning so opted for the fruit toast and a coffee. The fruit toast is the lightest I've ever tasted. It really is a fruit brioche. Paired with a light layer of Pepe Saya butter - delicious! Coffee is, as with Pawpaw, Campos but the team are consistently good baristas so the quality remains high. Like Pawpaw there was a steady flow of people and already they're experiencing weekend lines as people trek to taste the new venture. Service is fast, but done well. Granted, I visited on a Thursday but still both visits had at least several other diners in at the same time. For all the similarities, this isn't Pawpaw. It is its own cafe in its own right. Today was the first of many visits I think, and I'm looking forward to see how Picnic grows into it's name and space.

Wow. Wow. And even more wow!…read more How delicious is this place? Super delicious! The crust is the best I've ever had. The filling was superb and not fake tasting. The meat was render and delicious. The guy at the counter was friendly. I could have eaten everything in sight if they would have let me. If you want a delicious high quality pie, this is it!

OK so normally I don't like these trendy super-schmick kinds of places (of which Broadbeach has…read moremany) but the food here was REALLY REALLY good. And this is a burger place. And I'm a vegan. I was vacationing on the Gold Coast with my parents, and we went in here for dinner on a whim because we were dressed pretty casually and they looked a little more forgiving of boardshorts and flip-flops than the other trendy dinner spots nearby. At first I had my reservations about whether or not I could eat anything here, but when I told the manager I was vegan, he didn't even bat an eye. He said they have two veggie burgers on the menu, neither of which uses egg in the binder. He volunteered this information on his own -- I didn't even have to ask, which definitely shows he's knowledgeable about veganism, because most restaurant proprietors have no clue that a lot of veggie burgers use egg. There are two veggie burgers -- the Eats Roots and Leaves ($14.50, red lentil and chickpea patty with coleslaw and tomato relish) and the Magic Mushroom ($12, mushroom patty with lettuce, red peppers, feta, and garlic ailoi). He told me the Magic Mushroom could be made vegan without the feta and aioli, but I'm not a mushroom fanatic so I opted with the Eats Roots and Leaves, which was DELICIOUS. All the flavours just melded together perfectly, and the patty stayed together perfectly, no crumbling. The bun wasn't too scratchy or hard (like some burger buns in Oz are) and it was a very filling dinner with a side of fries for under $20. My parents also enjoyed their (meaty) burgers and fries. Make no mistake, this place is a drinking establishment too -- as evidenced by their splashy cocktail and wine list, and the raucous (possible hen's party) group of women enjoying their bevvies next to us. So you don't have to have a meal here to enjoy this place (although the food really is great.) The atmosphere is...well, Broadbeach. Trendy, shiny, and all those other adjectives. A splashy mural was painted on one wall, depicting a typical Gold Coast beach scene (including bikini-clad maidens and ibis stealing food), and some of the seating areas had swings suspended from the ceiling as chairs! I wanted to sit at a table with swings, but my parents weren't keen and the hen's party swooped in and seized them anyway. The place is buzzing, it's trendy, it's very Broadbeach-y -- but the food is delicious and it's a fun place, and I love that they are so accommodating for vegans.

Who doesn't like a good burger? And who doesn't like a good bar? Nobody worth knowing, that's who…read more And here we have a burger bar, combining the very best of both. Tucked away in the swanky strip of bars and restaurants along Oracle Boulevard in Broadbeach, this place is a pleasant surprise. Pleasant because it's welcoming and hip at the same time - not an easy trick to pull off - and surprising because the food is actually reasonably priced while also being delicious. I like everything about this joint. For a start, there's a wide array of seating to suit just about any group. Tables inside and out to suit parties of all sizes, a couple of comfy couches, an actual bar with bar stools in case you're on your own, and even a few swing seats hung from the ceiling (haven't seen that before). The bar is well stocked with an excellent array of beers from the crafty to the usual suspects, and a wine list of similar merit sits comfortably alongside what looks a handy offering of cocktail choices for those that way inclined. I enjoyed the 'Cow Pig Cow' burger but there's one for every taste, including fish and vegie options, and other nibblies for those not in the burger mood. Get there.

Recently visited Hotel Monier for dinner with my wife and our 3 year old and we will certainly be…read moremaking it a regular occurrence. The staff were super friendly and the food was amazing. The oysters were to die for, wish we ordered more! My wife had the Vegetarian Singapore Noodles and I treated myself to the big 400g rump and we were blown away with how quick the meals arrived at our table without substituting on quality. Very well done Hotel Monier!

I ate here recently for lunch the Chicken Pad Thia and honestly could not fault it! The service was…read moreamazing too, staff very friendly and helpful. Beers were well priced Schooners of Carlton Super Dry $7. I will definitely be returning, what a great first time experience, thank you Hotel Monier.