Recently opened bistro in Cooparoo that has great service and food. Good selection of win, craft…read morebeer and spirits. They have some inside seating but most of the tables are outside either covered or covered. Good for groups of 4-10.

Yesterday evening I attended a birthday dinner at Factory 51 at Coorparoo. This visit really…read morehighlighted how far Brisbane's foodie scene has come in the last couple of years; you can now find gems such as Factory 51 in areas previously limited to a handful of fast food stores and a fish'n'chip shop on the corner. Instead of the cod and chips bundle, however, I was treated to a snapper fillet, creamy mash potato, charred kale and burnt sage butter. As an avid fisherman, I can safely say that the snapper was so fresh that it was probably helping find Nemo earlier that morning. When you have a piece of fish of that quality, all you need is a simple supporting cast and some TLC, and Factory 51 definitely ticked those boxes! Whilst I didn't indulge in dessert, the vegemite and creme anglaise ice cream was a hit with the birthday girl. We will definitely be back!

I came here for lunch a few weeks ago with a small group of friends. It was moderately busy but not…read moretoo packed so the atmosphere was great. The service was fairly fast and our waitress really friendly. The lunch menu had a nice range plus some healthy items and some 'Create your own' sandwich options. The food was quite good, not the absolute best but great for a nice lunch. I got a chicken burger with lovely avocado and juicy chicken. Some of my friend got pizzas and I have to say, I can't comment on taste, but they looked really good!

Roman Empire Bar is one of those restaurants that I've been meaning to go to for a few years but…read morenever got around to it. After a spot of late night Christmas shopping at Carindale last Thursday, it seemed the perfect opportunity to try this popular Italian restaurant. We were happy to wait for a table seeing we hadn't made a booking but I would recommend anyone wanting to try this restaurant to make a reservation. The waitress made it clear that they drew a large crowd even on weeknights. Unfortunately on that night, the food did not live up to its reputation. Our scallop and calamari pasta was bland and had to be spiced up with lots of Tabasco and chilli flakes. The lasagne was average but I suppose I just had higher expectations given the recommendations of the place. Since we've been inundated with different cooking shows on television, the home cook is a lot more adventurous making and tasting food. On the odd occasion, I even make my own pasta and store it in airtight containers. While the Roman Empire Bar probably doesn't beat fresh home-made pasta, it is a decent night out at a fair price.

Amazing food, great staff. This pizzeria has a great Vibe…read moreand atmosphere. This restaurant is an awesome place for a family or group.

We've been here a couple of times (once with friends) and we always really enjoy ourselves. We…read moreordered a yin yang pot with spicy broth on one side and mild broth on the other side. All of us ended up cooking and eating from the spicy side of the pot!! There was a good selection of meat, seafood, vegetables, condiments (herbs, dipping sauces etc), noodles and skewers to be used on the charcoal rotisserie. The rotisserie rotates your skewers for you which was a bonus. The meat was a little fatty & the seafood wasn't top quality but for $30 per person you can't complain, especially as it includes drinks, a selection of hot food and dessert. If you go on the weekend you need to make a booking! In the middle of the week, it's a little less chaotic and busy!!

Been here a number of times as it's worth the money spent, eating unlimited buffet and not only…read morethat you can choose to eat hotpot and BBQ. Best to come in quick, opening times start at 5.30pm and make to book!

Hidden Gem!! This…read morerestaurant in a quiet suburban shopping strip serves surpisingly good wood fired pizzas. We love the thin crispy crust and good quality toppings. The kitchen is run by a professional, relaxed young Eastern European team and they also produce some Eastern European dishes as well as salads and pasta. We've tried the Cevapi (skinless sausages with onion and sour cream) and Sudzukice (veal sausage with paprika relish, onion and sour cream). They are served in half a somun (a soft chewy flatbread) and are delicious. We give a big thumbs up for their goat cheese, rocket and mushroom salad too. The service is efficient and friendly and we thought it was good value for money.

What a Suburban Gem! REAL Wood Fired Pizza and Freshly Made…read moreEVERYTHING. Family owned and 15" Pizzas! WOOOH HOOOH :-)

Great sashimi and sushi This is a small business on the…read moreLogan Road, Mount Gravatt shopping strip. We shared pork gyoza, dim sims, agedashi tofu, mixed sashimi and a few sushi rolls (salmon and avocado, soft shell crab, and tuna salad with grilled eel). We didn't enjoy the gyoza or the dim sims - they weren't the same quality as the rest of the meal. The tofu, sashimi and sushi rolls were delicious - but we thought that the fresh sashimi was the star!! The service is friendly, the prices are reasonable and BYO is a plus.

Got the samurai sauce on the side because it's like having spicy mayo but way better! And this roll…read moredoesn't actually come with it, which I ordered the Philadelphia roll. You go to the counter to order and pay but they bring it out to you. I had to ask for wasabi and ginger. But this roll was sooooo good that I was happy!! Wish they had hot tea but I'd return for this roll alone!

Amazing Greek food The food at this suburban restaurant is…read morereally delicious. There were three of us and we loved the meat platter for 2 and the starters that we shared - grilled octopus, Saganaki with caramelised figs and manitari (mushrooms topped with silverbeet, spinach & fetta). I did feel that the mushrooms were really over-priced though - $12.90 for 3 halved mushroom caps (see picture)???? Really??? The service was pretty friendly and although it was busy, the food came out very quickly.

This was my first visit to Lemoni. Both the service and the food was exceptional. I will…read moredefinitely be returning soon.

We've been searching for a proper Italian restaurant in Brisbane Southside for years, and Elios…read moreOsteria finally delivered. This place has been serving the Carina community since 1983, and honestly, you can taste that experience in every dish. We went for a date night and the atmosphere was spot on -- dim lighting, warm service, genuinely romantic without being over the top. I can see why they've picked up OpenTable's Diners' Choice Award multiple years running and made the Top 50 Most Romantic Restaurants list in Australia. The pasta was some of the best I've had in Brisbane, hands down. We also tried the artisan pizzas, which had that authentic Sicilian character you don't get at your average Italian spot. Chef Mick clearly knows what he's doing -- every plate felt considered, not rushed. We're already planning to come back for one of their Tuesday Magic Nights with the live entertainment, and I'm keeping them in mind for a family celebration later this year too -- they clearly know how to do banquet and set menus properly. If you're after a genuine Italian restaurant in Carina or anywhere across Brisbane Southside, skip the generic chains and book Elios Osteria instead. Worth every bit of the drive.

I mixed Vietnamese China and America. My dad is from Vietnam and my mom from China. I was born and…read moreraised in New York but I moved to San Jose after the death of my parents.

Feast on Fish has a nice ring to it as a name, I reckon. Simple and to the point. They are your…read moretypical fish and chips takeaway but do a great job of it. They have the usual drinks fridge and ice cream freezer plus a range of fish options and takeaway chips. The prices are reasonable and on the cheap side which is perfect for fish and chips really. They have a range of crumbed fish behind the counter so you can see what you would like to purchase and what you are getting. Some of their packs and combos are quite good. I really like the crumbed fish. It is definitely a take away place though. They have a few chairs out front but it is note really a dine-in place and they do not have the benefit of a nearby waterfront within walking distance like a lot of other places. If I go, it is for the chips to take home on a Friday night.

From the owner: Feast on Fish - fresh and cooked Australian and New Zealand Fish.read more

The Sangria Bar, at the back of Ole, might have you thinking, "Wait isn't this just Ole?" and you'd…read morehardly be mistaken. The only notable difference I could experience while a group of 4 of us visited here on a Tuesday night was it is a bar style menu. There's a range of sangria to choose from including a sangria flight. It's all very casual. We selected their Sunset Tapas deal for $55 which included a jug of the sangria of your choosing. We went with the Tinto (Lucia's recipe of chilled red wine, fresh orange, pinapple juice, green apple, Cointreau and lemon lime soda). Given the jug alone would have been $32 we got enough food within the deal for four to snack on and still have some left over. It's a great value deal and I'd highly recommended going this way for a casual drink and snacking scenario.