If you read nothing else of my review, read that this is a place best ventured to with a group. The…read moremenu is hearty and unless you have super-human eating ability you really won't be able to experience the best of the menu as a solo diner. Still with me? Okay let's begin. I stopped in for lunch and dined solo mid-week. Despite being school holidays it was relatively quite. This is definitely a place that needs the atmosphere of many diners to make it feel like (what I imagine) a true Honky-Donk American bar would be like. The waitresses on duty were so lovely and polite. She explained the flag system they have. Just pop the flag atop the menu holder and it signals to them you would like to ask them a question / order / ask them the meaning of life. This worked fairly well with but a handful of patrons, but I do wonder how it goes when they're at capacity. Defeating the very purpose of dining in an American-style venue, I ordered the Mad Dog Tortilla Salad - grilled chicken, mixed lettuce, smoky bacon, tomatoes, avocado, corn, beans (green), goats cheese, sour cream, house made dressing and tortilla chips. It's a hefty salad and it's probably an illusion to think it's remotely healthy, but I did figure it was more virtuous than a burger or hoagie. As far as salads go, it was filling, a good balance of all ingredients but, and this is entirely personal preference, something this robust needs to be served in a bowl not a silver platter. It's just easier eating. All in all: a solid addition to Bulimba and gives them a part of the Brisbane fixation on US-style eateries.

Recently opened, they started 'quietly' with explosive flavours! I happened to be heading towards…read moreto cross Oxford St at the 'safe pedestrian' crossing when I noticed that the Thai spot is no longer and new seating and decor replaced it. I pursued the menu and the first thing I thought is "YES 'MURICA!" Eager to try them out, I mentioned to my DH when he was finally 'settled in' (and in the midst of removing his shoes) that I'd like to get drinks to 'celebrate.' He put back on his one shoe, and off we went! We ended up sharing a 'Southern Special' 10 Hour Braised Brisket with our chosen sweet potato fries and Bourbon glazed carrots. There's a few of those specials (it's on the second to last page of the menu, just after the BBQ page) - reasonably priced and they come with two sides. I'm not a big meat eater, but daaaammmn that brisket is fiiiinnnnne. And naturally, I came for the drinks - I got the Chipotle and Grapefruit margarita -- perfectly sea salt rimmed Mason wide-mouth jars. Yummily sweet with a nice heat at the back of the throat. I winkled my nose at my DH's choice of Long Island Iced Tea, because I was being a snob as that drink was my 'young, stupid, cheap, and often watered-down preferred drink' - but I am pleased when I tasted it -- good mix and definitely not watered down (just don't let the ice melt, k?). We also ended our meal sharing 'Mum's Milk Punch' (my original desire for one of their Chocolate Peanut Butter milkshake was denied by DH - he's looking out for me). I enjoyed looking at other people's meals, and had a giggle when I glanced at a pretty lady taking a bite out of one of their German hot dogs (...sorry, I know.) In all, we have been impressed, especially as it is a sister restaurant to La Quinta next door (we weren't terribly impressed with the food there). They have the same ordering system where when you're ready to order, put up the flag on the Longhorned cattle head at your table.

$15 all you can eat buffet had me a bit apprehensive though I left impressed and satisfied. The…read moredecor is modern and vibrant with comfortable seating. You are greeted by a friendly server and pay before you dine, very much like Sizzler. The food variety was excellent with Chinese dishes, beef and pork roasts, Italian dishes (pizza, pasta, lasagne), fried chicken, seafood and salads available. A highlight were the marinated ribs which were fall-off-the-bone tender and delicious. It wasn't very busy when I came so the servers were quick to clear away dirty dishes and the place was clean. Music played while I ate and there were a couple of TV's as well as a large playground outside for kids. There is a bar and pokies room adjacent. Dessert included ice cream, toppings, apple crumble, Pavlova, jelly and complimentary tea and coffee. Drinks had to be purchased at the bar. Overall I would come here again. The quality was high with great value for money and the place itself was quite pleasant looking.

Death Valley opened a few weeks ago much to the excitement and enjoyment of the locals. The bar…read moreinside is a dimly lit room with a bar along one side. It's a work in progress as it's not finished, but regardless of the simple decor its got a funky vibe. The outside deck has a food truck docking bay where the Red Robin supper truck was parked. It's a great concept for a bar, put a loading bay where any food truck can drive into and then serve food. I'm assuming different trucks will be there at times but at this stage it's just the Red Robin. There are hay bales and milk crates to cater for those who can't get a seat at one of the tables. There is a great selection of beers on top including Sierra Nevada and a Watermelon from goatbeer. It's already getting a cult following from the Morningside locals. Definitely worth a visit!

Death Valley is our regular haunt, and I love it! The Red Robin supper truck out back serves hardy,…read moremodern, bar style food with flare. The chef accommodates to us non-meat eaters with grace, and the menu changes weekly. The bar out front serves local tap beers, and it is always served with a smile! Tip: this place is dog friendly!

Clean and tidy atmosphere, good food! They get quite busy, so make sure you book in advance!read more

We had a casual work dinner at the Oxley Hotel or 'The Ox' this week. It's been a couple of years…read moresince I last had dinner here and while it has a number of things in it's favour, 1) It's clean, neat and tidy and 2) It's pretty family friendly (Kids 'play' room, plenty of parking) I've definitely had better food, I've had worse but I've had better. The staff are attentive enough and when we had dinner they worked well considering that there were a number of other 'larger' groups eating and ordering at the same time. There are a lot of options on the menu, however, as pointed out by a previous review considering the options there are only 2 vegetarian options and no Gluten Free options. After heading up to the counter to order your meal and waiting for it to be served (not too long a wait) we all tucked into what appeared to be a delicious meal. I ordered the chicken parma. While the plate had a tasty salad and chips and the chicken schnitzel was cooked fine it was bland. I don't usually add salt and pepper but this really needed it. The ham used was shredded generic pizza ham and the tomato sauce came from a bottle and was also probably pizza sauce. Fine for a pub meal but had Much Much better from other pubs.

I absolutely loved the atmosphere and design of this place; one huge, airy room full of comfortable…read morecouches and tasteful decor with large open windows adjoins an expansive deck overlooking a small lake. I was planning to eat so probably should have chosen a table, but on the overcast day it was impossible to pass up being cosy on one of the couches. I sat down and began reading through the menu. It took me a very long time to decide what to have but eventually I did and proudly walked to the bar to place my order. I am not sure if this is the usual practice but I waited a while for someone to come and take my order before realising that perhaps this was what was expected of me, so either that is the norm or the service was a bit slow that day. When I did place my order the girl informed me that she had forgotten to mention the special; the 200g rump steak with salad and chips was available for just $10. My decision making process and gourmet options went down the drain as I decided I couldn't go past such a bargain. It was very enjoyable sitting, enjoying my food as the wind howled outside and the clouds threatened to pour down. I highly recommend this place, particularly if you're after a nice location and pleasant surroundings.

Took 1and a1/2 to get a pizza and Palme which wasn't the best had other people served before us…read morethat wasn't good so not to happy good music though

Food is great serve with a smile. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. ...recommend this place for…read morekids and family. Love the kids room

This place needs to have a reno. Staff need training and…read moreneed to be managed. We have just moved to the area so we thought we'd pop in for a drink and a play on the pokies. Place was a mess. Only 2 people in the bar And 3 in the gaming room. The young girl in gaming was on her phone, didn't even acknowledge us as we walked past her. We didn't spend any money here. But it looks like your company doesn't either. Sorry

I saw a photo of Greaser online of its creepy back area, a concrete and fluroescent light dungeon…read morecovered in menacing graffiti, and made plans with friends to go there immediately. Greaser's shtick is, well, a 50s American greaser bar. Think of the kind of place James Dean and the Fonz would have a beverage. It also serves greasy (hehe) American food like fried chicken, burgers, fries and hot dogs. Greaser's front bar area is not a creepy dungeon at all, and quite elegant and cosy under the dim lighting. Between all of us, my group of friends ordered everything off the menu. I ordered the fried chicken. The coating was KFC-like but with interesting spices in it - I think it may have been dukkah. Unlike KFC, I didn't feel sadness and regrets afterwards - it was really delicious. Our meals came with onion-y "red eye" gravy and smoked chipotle mayonnaise, which I quickly became addicted to and mopped up with chips. There's a few interesting beers on tap but I had the special that night - whisky with freshly-made apple juice, straight from the juicer. PLUS the bar played some fun rockabilly and 80s tunes that got us chair-dancing over our burgers. Greaser is pretty cool. I hope they hold events and gigs in the future because it's a rad little space.

This place is absolutely fantastic. Hands down the best bar in Brisbane I've been to in years…read more Greaser is bang on trend in the way that only a place opened once a trend has settled down can be. Serves generally American food and drinks? Check. Craft beer? Check. Much edgier barstaff than you are? Check? Down an alley? Check. Johnny Cash on the stereo? Check and check. I wanted to go because I wanted to try it but with some recent rock bottom experiences with other bars in this vein I kept expectations set to low. There is nothing particularly original about Greasers. American food stopped being a revelation a while ago, and frankly is starting to grate a little. Bloody Marys and Picklebacks are having a real moment right now so people are slinging them at you anywhere you go. And craft beer? You can now actually get it with breakfast some places. The fact that these are everywhere does not in any way diminish their appeal. I like burgers, I love bloody marys, and I enjoy brine more than is entirely reasonable. And these offerings are made all the more appealing by Greaser. The space itself is lovely with ample couch seating and booths, elegantly low lighting that isn't seedy and the mid-century music that is curated rather than cloying. Special mention must be made of the staff. During our visit they were uniformly incredibly polite, attentive and very very pleasant to deal with. Knowledgeable about the drinks behind them and able to mix an excellent cocktail. These are the sort of staff we should see more of and who should be clutched like rare diamonds by bar owners. Special shout to the woman with the tattoos and undercut. She mixed what is easily the best bloody mary I've had in Brisbane. Served on bourbon with plenty of hot sauce, this was living and this was living well. Greaser also has a top flight tequila selection which is really great to see. It's wonderful that more places are experimenting with tequila and incorporating it into more than shots, which is a really barbaric way to treat a drink of such complexity. One of our group hailed from Mexico City so this was a blessed relief. My ex is Mexican and nothing says 'Australians are completely clueless about soft racism' than taking someone's national drink and letting bogans punch it until they fall over Here the reposada is served in appropriate glassware and all is good. The troubles with on-trend establishments are just like the troubles of any other establishment, poor staff, wrong price point, sub-par offerings etc. The problem is when a venue is also tricked up there can be a gloss over it that keeps people coming back for no particularly great reason other than to be seen to enjoy themselves. Greaser suffers for none of this. This is a bar that is serious about being a bar. All venues need an edge. But as more and more venues in Brisbane slide from creative to kitsch it is deeply refreshing to see a venue like Greaser that maintains an interesting point but does it with a laser like focus on great service, great décor, great drinks and great food. It's a real credit to the group behind this venture. I'll be back. A lot.

I really like this place! I've only been twice, but the staff is friendly and the food/drink is…read moregreat! The real draw of the Paddock Bar is the view. There are so many different places to sit - inside, out on the patio, and at the edge of the bar. I like sitting at the edge of the indoor seating. It's nice for people-watching and just taking in the sights on the street. The chicken sandwich/burger I had the first time was so good. It was pretty messy because the cole slaw was pretty saucy, but it was worth it! The bun had toasted sesame seeds on it which added a nice texture and a hint of char. The wattle (espresso) martini is especially good!

Below the Rydges hotel we thought we try some food while waiting for some friends. Tried the fish…read moretacos, nice serving but a little bland. The fish was also a little chewy but the dish did go well with my beer. Service was good and seating and decor done nicely.