A few years back, I went to the restaurant that used to be where The Catbird Seat Bistro is now. It…read morewas an interesting night to say the least. Most of the menu was unavailable and the chef and waitress having a massive argument in the kitchen for everyone to see, before the waitress stormed off. Not surprisingly, the venue closed a few weeks later. Their loss is our gain as The Catbird Seat moved in. Just opposite the Aussie Nash and The Gabba, they are literally in the Catbird Seat.* It's a lovely little bistro with a simple fitout of warm wood, elegant Art Deco lighting and an open kitchen and not an argument to be seen. We were there for the month long World Safari Dinner offer of a shared classic French meal and a glass of wine for $30 per head. I told myself that I would be have been fine if the dish of the week turned out to be Cassoulet, but was secretly thrilled when we were told it was Duck a l'Orange with an accompanying French pinot. I know what you're thinking. 'Duck a l'Orange. How 1970s can you get?' I'm here to tell you that your thinking is wrong. This segmented duck in a simple orange glaze was at once both sweet and savoury and packed with umami. The meat was tender and the skin crisp. Perfect! Accompaniments of simple green beans, duck fat potatoes (someone had to do it) and a scattering of spiced pecans completed the meal. There was not a skerrick left. A whole duck should have been more than enough but of course, it wasn't. Rounding out the evening, we selected from the small ala carte menu a cheese plate with house pickles and Black Forrest crème brulee. The brulee was a surprise. Deep, dark chocolate with a crisp burnt sugar top and a thin layer of sour cherry sauce underneath, it was a very grown up dessert that suited sharing. There may have also been some Tawny but only one, you understand as it was a school night. But what a night! Between the subtle decor, discreet but attentive service, flavoursome meals and competitive pricing, I can certainly see why The Catbird Seat recently received a 'Hat' at the Good Food Awards. *'The catbird seat' is a phrase used to describe an enviable position or advantage

A cold winter's day felt like the perfect time to try the newly opened, 'The Catbird Seat Bistro'…read more There was an immediate feeling of being right at home, & belonging when I was welcomed by the friendly staff. It has the look and feel of a cozy intimate french bistro which took me back to Rheims, France, where I could take my time & enjoy an amazing lunch. I was salivating looking through the menu as everything sounded gorgeous. "I could eat everything" I thought. Entrees start from $12 & mains from $28. I began with a long macchiato, so I could look through the menu a little longer. Coffee is from "Cup coffee", in Woolloongabba. It was the perfect tonic to give me a pick-me-up. The sound of pan roasted Blue Salmon $25 (the day's special) with warm salad of crisp potatoes, rocket, streaky bacon & horseradish dressing, was music to my belly, so went with it. Absolutely to die for! The fish was cooked to perfection, so much flavour on one plate, especially the horseradish dressing. Dessert being a separate stomach, I deserved a treat, & ordered the dark chocolate pudding with winter berries & mascarpone. Made to order taking 15 minutes to prepare, this bowl of chocolate pudding happiness, is made with love. On a cold winter's day, it was warm & decadently divine. The Catbird Seat Bistro is an impressive bistro. Lunch time specials change regularly. They support & buy local produce, & their fish fresh from the markets each morning. There's a great looking range of Australian & European wines, champagnes, as well as a selection of cheeses, & tempting cocktail list. They do breakfast on the weekends with all day breakfast on Sundays with fresh juices, loose leaf tea & Coffee. Chef & owner, James Guldberg is classically trained in French cuisine but because of his Norwegian background, he brings a Scandinavian twist to his modern Australian Cuisine. 'The Catbird seat Bistro' Is definitely a place worth visiting. Looking forward to breakfast, of warm crepes with banana caramel & crème fraiche. Open daily except Mondays.

Great service Good cafe…read more clean tidy friendly service yum food Local restaurant Kid friendly

Average McDonald's it's what you may expect from this chain as everything is very much standardized…read moreacross the franchises.

Love this place staff is always super friendly, their gravy is the best only minor thing I don't…read morelike is they don't put enough salt on their chips other than that they are honestly the best fish and chip shop I have had in years, friendly service all the time and have never left their store with anything less of a smile or great vibes.

What a cute little cafe with a great breakfast selection! Service was fast and friendly and the…read morefood was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the halloumi fries - so yummy.

A new shop is finally opening in the store vacated by Vespa. The new fit out is fresh and as…read morewelcoming as the staff. The cafe has opened early (ahead of the grand opening in mid Feb) with a limited menu of acai bowls, smoothies, juices, cocowhip and coffee. For a limited menu, there'a still a massive selection and I had a hard time deciding between the options. The fruit used in our order was fresh and bursting with flavour. The shaves of coconut was an unexpected twist and now a staple request for anywhere I go. The coffee was excellent, a well trained barista created a full flavoured coffee - no milky coffee here! The coffee cups also had a cute coffee pun printed on them - you'll have to go buy one to read it yourself! Turns out I met the owner when I went in and she was helpful with the menu and delivered an excellent product, reflecting the staff training being done before the opening is paying off.

Many delicatessens have been and gone over the past ten years in the Mt Gravatt/ Sunnybank/ Eight…read moreMile Plains region. Even the reliable chain Spoons deli cafe closed down at Garden City after about a year. There just didn't seem to be the right market for a gourmet deli in outer southern suburbia. Plenty Continental Deli has proven everyone wrong. I've been going to this deli now for the past two years, admittedly at first in an effort to help a new foodie business, but as their business grew it genuinely became an excellent purveyor of delicious foods. The business owners are both knowledgeable and adventurous with their stock and carry a huge range of olives, cheeses, salamis and ice creams. They're not scared to experiment either. Last year, they started selling gelati in cups but replaced it a few months later with a bakery section. These days, they've extended their bakery section to include Roman baked goods out the front of their shop on weekends. This is also a great place to go if you want to put together a food hamper for a gift. There are some excellent Turkish delights, chocolates, mixed nuts, oils and dressings. Service can be a little slow at times, especially if you get stuck behind a customer wanting different types of meats and antipasto. It's great if you're happy to browse but it can get frustrating if you're in a rush.

I love this place! I could spend hours just looking at the enormous variety of delicious products…read more The staff are super friendly and are always willing to offer you a taste before you buy and if on the off chance they don't have what you were looking for, they will get it in for you, just ask! Many times I've just gone to Plenty for inspiration and ideas on what to make for dinner. It's hard to walk out of there with only one thing though. Best deli in Brisbane by far and I feel so lucky that it's part of my local shops!

I come to this shopping centre just for the food here, seriously. Nice people and fresh food. I…read morelove their home style jaffles , not made in a sandwich machine but in an iron. Traditional fillings like curried mince, savoury mince and Ham Cheese and Tomato. Full carvery with sandwiches and roasts. But the best is their sausages in onion gravy. yum.Healthy eating made fresh and a good price.

Worst meal I have ever had, Me and my business associate attended your venue in Toowong Brisbane…read more We paid $60 for two burgers and it was as if i was eating cardboard, the amount of salt on the chips made me feel as if i was about to have a heart attack on the side of the road waiting for my uber home. The waitress asked us how our meal was, my business partner was feeling suicidal and told her how he felt, she proceeded to tell us to hang from the roof when we got home. All in all i would rather feed my child dog food then ever come here again, extremely disappointed.

It's acceptable that not every visit to any franchise will be perfect every time. But the important…read moreaspect to remember is how does the store and the manager re-act when things go wrong. My Relished (Grill'd Membership) card will show me and my kids are regular Grill'd are weekly visitors. So when I had issues at the Toowong Grill'd, like the Sweet Potate being completely burnt, they were quickly replaced with no fuss and the manager came over to talk to me, which reminded me about the family feel. Great staff, great high standard true to the Grill'd name. Plenty of choices to eat in Toowong, this has to be in the weekly rotation. Highly recommend.

Great little cafe with friendly staff. It brings back what a cafe should have, a relaxed feel while…read moreyou have your coffee and breakfast. Tucked away in a suburban area, blink and you might miss this cafe. It is a semi outdoor feel whilst still being seated undercover. Great for what ever Brisbane weather decides. This will now be my new local spot to relax.

Staff were super friendly, meals were lovely and reasonably priced. Nice area for kids also…read more Sweets and cakes in the cabinet looked divine.