Fantastic food. The jerk chicken was very moist (I believe thigh meat) and BBQed with sauce rather…read morethan a dry rub. The coconut rice and vegetables on the side were fantastic. The pumpkin curry with roti was served taco style with wonderfully crispy, fried cauliflower and topped with pickled onions. The portions for the small sizes are typical main portions at most restaurants and a large is absolutely massive. Prices are reasonable for the portion size and quality. Expect to spend roughly about $20 per main here (as of 2019). So far it's my favourite restaurant in Brisbane that specialises in food from the American continents.

New restaurant; obviously some teething problems but food was mostly good and fresh. Popular with…read morethe locals who are spoiled for choice which augers well.

Overall average - small portion size to go, flavor on lentils was good, and I didn't get any of the…read moresalad that usually comes with it when you dine in.

My sister and I decided to try out a restaurant in my neighborhood one evening. It was a rainy day…read moreand we weren't in the mood to cook. We found Yeshi Buna about five minutes away. When we walked in, we were greeted by the owner. We think that it's a family owned restaurant as their daughter was doing her homework in the back corner of the restaurant. The owner suggested that we order the combination dishes but we were afraid that it would be too much food. We decided to order our own meal. My sister had the lega tibs which are tender cubes of beef topside, sauteed with rosemary, onion, and green peppers. I opted for a vegetarian dish and really loved it. I had the atkilt wot which was fresh carrots, potatoes, green pepper cooked with turmeric, cabbage, and onions in a garlic and ginger sauce. They brought our meals together on a large silver tray with injera, the spongy bread like item that you eat with your meat and vegetables. The chef came out to make sure we knew how to eat it. We were so full and couldn't finish all of our injera. We had a nice time here. I'm not a big fan of the injera. I could do without that and would have enjoyed the rest of the meal but I believe every meal is served with injera. I'd like to try another dish to try out the various Ethiopian flavors. Breakfast is served all day and you can also order appetizers, salads, main/vegetarian dishes, and the combination dinners. Not sure why it isn't more crowded or if it was bit empty because we ate too late. If you're wanting to expand your palate, this would be a sure way to do so!

Discovered this place a few months ago and went again yesterday…read more They have an excellent homemade fig loaf served with maple butter!! Very decadent and can even be shared if you aren't feeling too greedy. The coffee is yummy and service is excellent. The moment you signal that you're ready to order (sailing a little flag on the boat which decorates the table) the waiters swoop in. It's nice because you aren't heckled or bothered like in the USA. When you are ready to order, the mast goes up and the service comes running. The restaurant is pretty loud because of the concrete floors, so I try to avoid it on the weekends or grab a table outside if at all possible. The gyros are delicious, I recommend the chicken and the vegetarian. Cheap, generous and tasty- Mediterranean done well.

Ambrosia & Co is a bit of an oasis on busy Oxford Street. This Mediterranean cafe-come bar-come…read moregrill has a minimalist aesthetic of whites and powder blues with distinctly nautical leanings that calms the soul. We visited early one weekday morning for a lazy breakfast at the new kid on the block. I selected from a large menu which unfortunately didn't identify which dishes were gluten free. The staff were very happy to help however, and advised all of the breads could be substituted with gluten free versions so I could satisfy my toasted sandwich cravings. I opted for the Truffled Cheese Toastie with gruyere cheese and truffled salsa. It was presented on a wooden board with fresh greens and red onion to help liven it up. My beverage was aptly named "Sunshine" and contained a mixture of pineapple, orange, apple and strawberry. All up I paid $22.50 for my breakfast and was happy with the serving size and quality of everything. It was fairly quiet at that point with most of Bulimba at work, but I can imagine it getting busier on weekends or Friday afternoons for after-work drinks and food. My toastie was golden and crunchy and the truffle filling was gorgeously decadent when paired with the copious amounts of gruyere. Surprisingly I ate all of the greens and found they helped avoid getting overwhelmed with the big flavours on my plate. The juice was fresh with just the right balance between the fruits and was definitely filling for what I paid. Service was friendly and accommodating and the food arrived quickly. As we were paying our bill I noticed an array of baked goods in the front cabinet with some interesting looking gluten-free options. I think I can see at least one other visit to Ambrosia & Co in my future..

For a place as hip as the W, it's oddly traditional in cooking style. Note that I do not say the…read moremenu-- but rather the execution. The decor is very appropriate for both the area and for the W brand, servers are young and a little overbearing (probably due to inexperience?), and the kitchen, while mostly good, is also occasionally prone to bouts of slowness. Prawns and oysters off the chilled menu are both quite traditional; solid items but one might have expected them to take a few more risks here. On the other hand, W is a huge brand so maybe they're risk-adverse? And the swordfish main course was recommend medium rare but again otherwise not particularly innovative. And to be fair, sticking with the seafood, per the recommendation of all the servers, may have been a mistake on my part. The porchetta and I think the lamb (?) both sounded amazing, but I ended up skipping those. At least the seafood, for a nice place, was very reasonably priced. 3* sounds right. Don't be off-put by the rating, there's potential...

Situated on level 3 of the W hotel on north quay the views to the Brisbane river and skyline were…read morestunning. The open aspect of the design made full use of the space and capitalises on the beautiful weather Queenslanders enjoy. Signage is scarce when finding the place and parking is also tough. I'd recommend turning in to the hotel driveway and parking in their car park. Of course this is ticketed so you will need to pay. Good news is you don't have to be a guest to use the car park so you can drive straight in and take a ticket. The restaurant is spacious and open plan. It is welcoming and certainly the decor is modern and interesting by design. One small complaint, being of mature age I appreciate a comfortable and padded chair when out for dinner and the chair I had was neither. After a couple of hours my backside was needing a break! Anyway, the menu is limited but diverse. All the dishes were interesting and appealing. I had the only steak on the menu which was a 500 gram t-bone. I was in a party of eight so two others ordered the t-bone... in total two medium and one rare. Others in the party ordered fish, bugs and chicken. We also ordered some starters which was a sweet potato hummus and a fava bean and anchovy dip. Bread was an organic sourdough with cultured butter. All were delicious. Mains arrived all at once which is a real necessity in my books however the waiter could not identify which of the three steaks was the rare one. He simply placed one down in front of the person who ordered it and said "that should be it". One diner received an incorrect meal which was promptly returned to the kitchen and replaced with the correct one. No real drama, these things can happen. All diners enjoyed their meals with no complaints whatsoever. The portions were generous and all were visually appealing. My steak was delicious., cooked perfectly, juicy and tender. The meals don't come with sides so we ordered a mix of different dishes including asparagus, roasted garlic and rosemary potatoes and carrots. All were delicious. In terms of drinks the beer and wine lists were extensive and well represented. Service was efficient and slightly ambiguous. Whilst everyone was pleasant I didn't see anyone smile or engaging in terms of recommendations when requested. In all, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting a slightly upmarket but relaxing atmosphere with great views, excellent food and a very good list of wines and beers.

Amazing spot just below the Goodwill Bridge, Stokehouse offers unspolit views of the river and…read moreBrisbane City. I cannot fault the food, it was fresh and good quality produce served in non-pretentious portion sizes. I especially loved my appetizer, the Crudo and my Pork Belly mains was just delish! The wine list caters for a range of tastes and affordability. Service was friendly but at times a little slow, especially at the end of the meal waiting for the bill. Certainly worth a visit for a special occassion.

Whenever I see the term "Modern Australian" being used to…read moredescribe a restaurant I often tune out. (The definition sounds too vague and bland for me to feel foodie excitement.) Happily I pricked my ears when I heard about the Stokehouse. Having heard reviews and stories about this Melbourne institution (It's been open there for over 20 years!) I was excited to see this place assimilate into the Brisbane scene. Like it's neighbour The Jetty, Stokehouse offers some of the best and beautiful views of the Brisbane river. (It is stupidly gorgeous at night.) This place was pretty full when we arrived, but the service staff were super nice and managed to squeeze us all in. But for all its grandeur and charm, I was really disappointed with the price to serving size ratio. (I know fine dining calls for multiple courses but $35 for some barebones tortellini is ridiculous.) If you want fine dining with a view (and can afford it) The stokehouse is still worth a visit.

Love this little Thai restaurant. Consistent, quality food. Best tasting Money Bags I've had and…read morebelieve me, I've had many!! Their Not so Drunken Chicken is great value for money - no stinting on the chicken. Their sticky rice and bean wrapped in banana leaves is just so delicious. Not too sweet and wonderful texture. Great service and the chef was happily singing away in the kitchen!! This small restaurant deserves every star.

If you've got $20 to splash out on some Thai food go give the friendly folks at Thai Ways a crack…read more I've been there with friends a couple of times before hitting the town and it's been right on the money. Personal favourites of mine of mine for starters (if they have any) are the Crystal Balls or stuffed chicken wings. Mains I usually attack any of their massamam curries or the tom yum soup. The staff are always around and looking to serve you and fill up your water. Another great thing about Thai Ways is that it is BYO and the closest bottle shop is about ten meters down the street. The food is pretty simple, not totally authentic as far as other Thai restaurants around Brisbane but that probably helps in keeping the prices down. That and its an absolute pleasure to dine there. I recommend it to everyone.

The food was simply great. They give you 10% discount if you take away,…read more I placed the order and they said 15 minutes to have it ready. I got there just after 15 minutes and I was actually late. I didn't have to wait. I ordered the green curry, coconut prawns, drunken noodle, basil chicken and fried rice. They all tasted great. So far this is the best food joint I have visited in Albion and 4011 post code region combined. The food wasn't bland, it had full of favors and the serving size was excellent. Definitely would be back for another takeaway and eat in (decorations are amazing).

Look for the thai restaurant neon sign near Windsor train station and you've found The Low Road…read moreCafe. For locals and commuters you're in for a treat with fresh Genovese coffee being poured and an interesting and unsurprisingly quirky menu on offer. I had stopped in for breakfast and was greeted with choices including a Breakfast Salad (haloumi, leaves, dukkah egg, asparagus) and more standard options like avocado on toast. In the end I set my sights on the Breakfast Banana Split - fresh banana, berries (raspberries and strawberries), toasted museli, grated dark chocolate, toasted coconut and, frozen whipped banana). Served in a sundae glass it felt a lot more "naughty" and calorie-laden than it actually was and the frozen whipped banana (a great recipe with ridiculous ease) gives this a creamy sensation without the regret later in the day! Verdict: The coffee is consistent and for commuters stoping enroute to the train, this is key. The menu is cute and quirky and from my experience today backs it up with the goods. Four weeks in since opening, locals have clearly adopted this new kid on the block as their own and there's already customer / barista first-name-basis relationships in action. But, to be honest, it didn't blow me away. It's a great staple for locals but not for a trip to visit here alone.

Low Road is the place to go for coffee that is made by people who give a shit about coffee and food…read morethat is simply deliciousness. I wish to preface my review by saying I know the owners so I'm somewhat biased but still doesn't change the fact that Low Road cranks out great food and awesome coffee out of a kitchen the size of a shoebox. These guys tell and serve it to you like it is. Order off the menu. Additions cost $, deal with it. Don't be on the phone when you order and don't bring you three wide pram and park in the middle of the main thoroughfare. If you are one person, sit at a table appropriately sized for your oneness. Coffee is Genovese and is consistently great. Food is tasty and reasonable portions for reasonable prices. There are often specials on the board so check those out.