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 bold flavours of the Middle Eastern cuisine menu in a banquet experience, complimented by a unique and imaginative wine and drinks list. The drinks menu is an original international list, crafted to complement the bistro's flavourful food offering. 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 and family dinners to cocktail parties and banquets, let the team treat your guests to your next event. This is the perfect restaurant for any occasion, with a diverse menu that caters to a variety of tastes and dietary preferences.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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
Janice Stevens
Went to Gerard's for our anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint one bit! The food was phenomenal, as there wasn't a dish that we didn't love, and the service was exceptional from our waiter who was so friendly and attentive throughout the night. But the highlight for my husband and I had to be their cocktails. We had 7 cocktails between the two of us if that's any indication of how delicious they were. If you are looking to go somewhere special that ticks all the boxes when it comes to food, service and atmosphere, I'd highly recommend a visit to Gerard's.
A
Wow! This place absolutely surprised me. The food flavours you can't imagine until you actually taste it. The balance of the flavours of each dish is amazing. And it's not just 1 dish out of 10. Every single dish you ordered, tastes amazingly great!! And not just that, service is great! Shea who looked after us, he is awesome and other staff are also very knowledgeable and friendly too. It's really very rare to find a place like this in Australia. This will be my new favourite restaurant. Thank you for the great food, great service and beautiful atmosphere. I only have a few photos, as I got busy eating and surprised
Viviana RM
It was a bit busy around 6 PM, but the staff was super friendly and attentive. Things were a little slow when it came to taking and bringing our orders, though. We waited about 10 to 15 minutes between meals and drinks. The portions are a bit on the smaller side for the price, I must say that the cocktails were very delicious, so I wouldn’t recommend going there if you’re really hungry.
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.
Lily P
We recently dined in on last Saturday night and unfortunately, the experience was really bad. The oysters we ordered were not fresh. We have had much better oysters at other places, and it’s concerning that this restaurant would serve something of such poor quality. When we told the waitress about the oysters are not fresh and asked to change new oysters they were dismissed without any replace. We ended up did not eat the rest as they are not fresh and staff refused to change new oysters for us. Waste of our money. Staff also made argument with us said that the oysters are Sydney rock and that how they supposed to taste. All of us have had Sydney rock oyster before we know what is fresh and not fresh tasted like. But not just that on the menu it says Strandbroke Island rock oyster and you served us Sydney rock oysters??? We expected much better quality and service, especially considering the reputation of this restaurant. The food dishes were average and the dessert overly sweet. We would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. We like to try different places and had been to many fine dining restaurants in Brisbane. We are all agreed this is the worst fine dining experience.
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