Gerards Bistro
14/15 James St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
Restaurant
•Why you'll love Gerards Bistro
- Modern Australian tapestry of flavours woven with inspiration from the great cuisines of the Maghreb and Middle East
- Dishes from Africa, Europe and the Middle East in a chic dining room
- Unforgettable culinary experience in Brisbane's leading lifestyle and fashion precinct
Gerard's Bistro offers a modern Australian tapestry of flavours woven with inspiration from the great cuisines of the Maghreb and Middle East. Guests are encouraged to share the menu in a banquet experience, complimented by a unique and imaginative wine and drinks list.Since opening five years ago, Gerard's Bistro together with Head Chef Ben Williamson has received multiple accolades and notable mentions from various reputable publications including The Gourmet Traveller, The Weekend Australian's Hot 50, and the Financial Review (where it was awarded Best Restaurant Queensland).
Most recently, Ben was awarded Chef of the Year in the 2017 Queensland Good Food Guide.Receiving two chef hats consecutively at the last two Good Food Guide Awards, the unique culinary experience at Gerard's Bistro is sure to impress guests. From intimate dinners to cocktail parties and banquets, let the team treat your guests for your next event.
Gerards Bistro Function Rooms
Main Dining Room
The Main Dining Room at Gerard's, located at 14/15 James Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD, offers a stunning modern space enclosed by rammed earth walls, ideal for hosting larger gatherings. With a capacity to accommodate up to 100 ...
Laneway Dining
Gerard’s Bistro, located at 14/15 James Street in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, is a chic and modern dining venue known for its inventive Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine. Nestled in the vibrant James Street precinct, the restaurant offers a s...
Private Dining Room
The Private Dining Room at Gerard's, located at 14/15 James Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD, is an elegant and versatile space, perfect for intimate gatherings. With seating for up to 30 guests across two banquet tables or up to 20...
Price Guide
| Price Type | Price Per Person (Starting From) |
|---|---|
| Day Delegate Package (DDP) | $ 10000 |
| Half Day Delegate Package (HDDP) | $ 5000 |
| 2 Course Menu | $ 85 |
| 3 Course Menu | $ 130 |
| 3 Hour Canapes | $ 70 |
| 3 Hour Beverage Package | $ 85 |
Please note, that pricing may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
Reviews for Gerards Bistro
Ellen
We came for a family dinner. We quite enjoyed the atmosphere and the design of the restaurant. We ordered Barbari bread which we absolutely loved and the buffalo curd was amazing! Although they did forget about one of our entrees but quickly served after we reminded them. The timing from the entrees to the main was abit too long (40minutes), we loved the pork, lamb and beef they were all very top quality meat and very tender! The marshmallow dessert was a good experience and fun for the family ☺️ The specialty drink was interesting and the wine was good.
Adam Brunes
Gerard's is a Brisbane institution and must-visit for locals and visitors alike. The new share-style menu is exquisite and the fit out one of the most inviting in Brisbane. For a special occasion, date night or VIP client hosting, I can't recommend Gerard's enough.
Bill
A very enjoyable dinner was had at Gerard's Bistro We decided on the $85 per head set menu and it was a good decision. It was substantial and a lot of food. The starter was Barbari bread and a Kingfish crudo. Just delightful and very generous in portion size. Main was Margra lamb collar with an accompanying Green Palestinian farmers salad and fattoush, moghrabiah, sumac. The lamb was tender and pulled apart and a large serve for 2 people. Dessert was Carob pastry cream, bee pollen meringue, shiraz caramel. I really liked this. We had a bit of a wine issue as the one I chose was not in the cellar, but settled on a backup so all was good. All the food was delightful, the service was attentive and not overbearing. The only criticism I would have is the font on the wine is quite small and for me it was unreadable. I had to go through it on my phone, however this isn't a deal breaker. All in all I though the set menu was excellent value for money and it frees up the budget for a splurge on wine Highly recommended!
Dragan Marjanovic
I was looking forward to Gerard’s for a month, but unfortunately it just didn’t stack up. The to improves: - The timing between meals felt off (all starters at once and then a 40 minute gap for mains) - Despite being asked for a water preference (we chose sparkling) we were topped up with still and mixed into the sparkling - The sauce with the beef was over-salted (had the back of the throat salt bite) - The staff did not realise dessert was part of the set menu and asked us whether we would like to order dessert. We had to clarify… - No single dish “wowed” us, maybe it’s a matter of preference and taste but generally in fine dining experience I’ve walked away being “wowed” by at least one - We got the roasted bone marrow as an extra, but it was overpowered by the pastry (it didn’t feel like the marrow was the star of the dish). The Good: - The ambience and location is quite nice - The starter bread was extremely fresh, straight out of the oven! - Kingfish tasted super fresh and clean. - Meat quality was top notch. Given the other reviews, I’m hoping we were just here on an “off night” but… we left a little dissatisfied.
Ashley James
The food, service and atmosphere was fantastic! Our food was the best we’ve had in a very long time. Shae our waiter was incredible and we couldn’t have asked for a better night! Thank you
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