Fresh User Reviews for Child Friendly in Brisbane

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  7      Service  9      Value  9     

One of Strathpine's best kept secrets. The food is fantastic and a great experience for the kids! The green tea ice-cream is a must have!

May 19, 2012

6.4 Recommended

Food  5      Drinks  6      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  7     

Really good. I own a restaurant in Melbourne and recently visited Ole for lunch. Well executed food, good service. Nice location. Only probs were no bread for a mysterious half hour, c'mon guys just bake or buy more! Also my credit card was double charged, minor stuff though, I will be back!

May 15, 2012

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  7      Service  9      Value  8     

Whenever we're in Brisbane we like to dine at Ahmet's restaurant. It does get very busy on Friday nights, so it is advisable to make a booking. We've found that even when the place is crowded, the service is still fast.

We ordered a couple of mixed grilled platters of chicken, lamb and adana skewers and a lamb cutlet with Turkish rice and a green leaf salad. It was quite a large amount of food and it was very tasty.

We also got to see the belly dancer around 9pm. (We enjoyed the show). We'll definitely be eating here on our next visit to Brisbane.

May 13, 2012

3.5 Below Average

Food  7      Ambience  2      Service  1      Value  4     

Bad service. You had to be one of the lucky tables to get food otherwise it was a long time between meals. Looked upon negatively if you asked for a particular type of meat that was on the menu. Definitely not worth the money. Will not be going back.

May 12, 2012

8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  7     

Really nice atmosphere. They have a beautiful back terrace that overlooks the golf course. It's not overcrowded and you really feel relaxed at this place. The menu is nice. Modern Australian and really pretty reasonable so I will definitely go back again. They have kind of loyalty thing where you can sign up and get a free meal on your birthday for if you look on their website. We signed up while we were there. If you live on the North Side check it out because it's kind of a rare gem that not everyone knows about yet.

May 08, 2012

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

A hidden little Gem! Like a diamond in the rough! Coffee is superb and all staff can make great freshly grinded cups of caffeine tailored to suit any customers demands!

Staff are bubbly and enthusiastic and always go out of their ways to ensure that the Versatile Chef exceeds your desired level of expectation. Belinda does a wonderful job. I recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a excellent cup of coffee and some morning breaky, and the prices are very reasonable!

Apr 14, 2012

3.5 Below Average

Drinks  5      Ambience  6      Service  1      Value  2     

Beautiful setting overlooking the newly renovated River Quay in Southbank, it was not too hard to resist stopping for a glass of wine and coffee. However, this is where the pleasant experience stopped.

The staff were either overworked or we did not fall within their demographics. Being first time visitors to the restaurant we were unsure if we had to wait to be seated or if we ordered at the counter. The bar staff wouldn't make eye contact with us but me managed to find the one and only waitress who ushered us to the table. She took our order but we were approached by another waiter who advised us that being Good Friday, and having purchased one glass of wine and two cups of coffee, plus a bowl of $9 chips (by law you have to order food if purchasing a drink) that the bowl of chips was not substantial enough and that food must be eaten with a fork.

Considering that only one person was drinking it did not seem feasible that the two coffee drinkers should be forced to also purchase food. We cancelled he drink and chips opting instead for 3 coffees. What baffled us though, was every other table was drinking and either only had one bowl of chips of a loaf of bread with condiments? When we queried the waitress, it would appear that the rules had changed within 5 minutes of us ordering.

We sat and listened to the waitress seat another table and not once did she mention to them that for each alcoholic drink purchased then a plate of food should be purchased.

We were very disappointed with the treatment we received as it was not consistent with what was happening around us, in fact there was a large group of people hanging at the bar and not a plate of food in sight.

Coffee was pleasant but left a bitter taste in our mouths, we won't go back again and based on our experience would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Apr 07, 2012

7.5 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  8      Service  7      Value  8     

When we went for dinner there were two sittings - the early or the late each lasting for 2 hours.

The waiters come to your table and carve the various meats straight on to your plate. And they keep on coming.

It seems that people have had a mixed experience with the food but we were happy enough although we could have done with some more sides - not that we had room for them!

If you like your meat and want a lively experience that is a bit different to your normal restaurant then this is the place to go.

Apr 02, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  10     

Book early! This place is amazing. You won't get any fresher, tastier or more authentic. We love this place. So cheap I hope it stays this way, it's always packed and you really have to book a week in advance if you want to eat on a fri or sat night. Staff are bubbly, relaxed and friendly. Try the fetta with honey, it's melt in your mouth.

Mar 24, 2012

2.6 Not Recommended

Food  2      Drinks  2      Ambience  4      Service  3      Value  2     

Food was overpriced- $19 for 4 prawns and it was nothing special- just 4 prawns BBQ cooked. Waiter was not very friendly. Waited 1 hour to get our meals. Positive was the meat balls were nice. Not the tapas you get in Spain though thats for sure.

Mar 15, 2012

6.8 Recommended

Food  6      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  5     

We went to Moda for a treat based on the reviews on this site. We were very disappointed with the food, we expected something special and really thought the dishes (fish and lamb) were very ordinary. Not bad, but no better than we have had at far cheaper restaurants including our local RSL.

Mar 11, 2012

8.2 Recommended

Food  8      Drinks  8      Ambience  6      Service  10      Value  9     

My husband and I had lunch today and were really impressed. A great selection of fresh foods, something for everyone I would have thought. Desserts were a little bit of a let down on everything else (bit of "boxed cake" to it) but frankly, we were so full at that point it really didn't matter. Really enjoyed the little pot of chocolate mousse and the bread and butter pudding, the perfect finish. Also appreciated the readily available chilled water bottles for the table, served with a warm smile. Thanks guys! We'll be back!

Mar 10, 2012

7.4 Recommended

Food  9      Drinks  4      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  10     

I found the seafood buffet to be great value for money! There's a vast range of foods and the quality is great! I've been to the $50 seafood buffet somewhere else and the range was woeful! Broncos is so much better and so is the price.

Feb 26, 2012

4 Below Average

Food  5      Ambience  7      Service  2      Value  2     

With a great setting on the Brisbane river and nice appearance, we were expecting big things from Kingsleys.

Sadly they did not follow. Service was slow and confused, and several menu items were not available. Nor was our selection from the wine list. Well over an hour passed between ordering and mains arriving (I timed it), approximately 45-50 minutes into this time I was advised that the mashed potato I ordered on the side wasn't available either. No mashed potato. How does a steakhouse run out of potato?

The supervisor came to inquire if "everything was okay" once our mains (eventually) arrived. She then proceeded to ask if we'd like to order more drinks even though all our glasses were full. We declined and then she asked a second time, saying "the night was still young". This seemed rude, and appears very questionable RSA policy, especially since in the time we were waiting for mains we'd been offered more drinks at least 3 times already.

The entrees tasted great, but the main was adequate at best. Extra charges applied for sauces and such "the steak comes with nothing on the side". My steak was ordered medium rare, it tasted more like medium-well. I really can't be sure since there was very little light at our table, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Assuming it was cooked correctly, it tasted very ordinary for the price.

Considering the good reviews, our bad experience at Kingsleys does seem out of place. Maybe they were having an off night or something, still it's not really an excuse, especially since there were more staff in the restaurant than diners. Long delays and unimpressive food, charged at a premium. We won't be back.

Revision: Have been advised by fellow diner that the toilets were unclean and smelled bad.

Feb 24, 2012

1.8 Not Recommended

Food  3      Ambience  2      Service  1      Value  1     

Okay food, but terribly rude service and overpriced food has put me off.

Feb 24, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

Best ramen I had so far in Brisbane. Very nice home made noodle and tasty and good variety of soup base. Will go back again definitely.

Feb 23, 2012

9.2 Highly Recommended

Quality  9      Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  10     

We had a lovely trip. The food was great and plenty of it. Service was spot on and the entertainment really complimented the trip. Certainly recommend it as value for money and think it is a Brisbane 'must do'.

Feb 15, 2012

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  9     

We dined at Kingsleys recently for a special night out and were not disappointed. We were seated promptly despite having arrived early. I had the chilli crab for mains, which was delicious but really messy, staff were only too happy to assist with the provided plastic apron and extra serviettes.

I would recommend the scallops for entree, they were lovely. The wine list was also a winner. We left feeling a little overstuffed with food because we didn't want to miss a bite.

Feb 15, 2012

6.8 Recommended

Food  6      Ambience  8      Service  7      Value  6     

Clearly a beautiful and memorable location. Building well maintained. Food prior to 2011 was absolutely magnificent and I would have rated 9's on every aspect. I took 2 clients there for a Sunday lunch in January 2012. I didn't appreciate being greeted as "mate" (I am female and yes, I was a regular at Summit Restaurant.

I was embarrassed to have been recognised and referred to as a regular). It's not like I ask them for a VIP discount! On this day, the service was bad. The current menu is the worst I have seen it in 10 years. There must be a new licensee. I won't take client's there again.

Feb 12, 2012

7 Recommended

Food  6      Ambience  6      Service  7      Value  9     

Interesting restaurant, nice to have ethnic choice. Service was by new, but very friendly staff who were eager to help. The food was simple and good value for money. We will return.

Jan 28, 2012