Fresh User Reviews for Romantic and Intimate in Brisbane

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

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  8      Service  10      Value  10     

I have eaten here for a long time now and if your a lover of fine Indian food like me then this is most certainly the place to get it I cannot speak highly enough of taste and freshness of the food I think if you try this place you'll agree with me. Awesome food!

Apr 24, 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

9.2 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

7 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  5      Service  8      Value  7     

A bit expensive in terms of value for the food you are served. Ambience, great unless you are under the a/c in a walkway with chatting waiters nearby, note ask for a window seat. Service excellent, almost too good a little more time between courses would be good, felt rushed.

Food is excellent quality, small portions, well presented, generally wonderful flavour, but some bland and some over powering, watch out for the vinegar, have drink ready. Not a 10, but one of the best in Brisbane.

Jan 15, 2012

3.8 Below Average

Food  4      Ambience  3      Service  7      Value  1     

Rabbit ragu was disappointing, meat was tough, tasteless and unattractively flaked (like large brown chunks of tuna), pasta was hand-made but not fresh that day.

Spatchcock was boring, seasoned with salt and pepper, plonked on a bed of mash drowned in olive oil, the whole plate was one colour and flavour, needed some parsley and lemon to liven things up a bit.

Don't get the homemade bread either, very hard and had a fishy aftertaste. The one good thing-complimentary appetiser: warm carrot soup with basil oil, this tasted lovely which made the other items we paid for seem even worse!

Service-attentive and friendly. Atmosphere-dark and eerie (especially when you go upstairs to the toilets).

Jan 15, 2012

3 Below Average

Food  4      Ambience  2      Service  1      Value  5     

I have dined at Pepe's in Jindalee several times and each time has been worse than the last.

There is a sign at the door advising customers to wait to be seated. Usually my partner and I have stood at the door or at the counter for several minutes waiting to be seated while staff members avoid eye contact as they walk past. Other staff members can be seen in the kitchen checking their phones or behind the counter having a drink but unless you make a point of waving someone down, the terribly trained staff will not acknowledge you.

On my last visit, I waited to be seated, while the staff exhibited the above behaviors and other customers walked in, seated themselves and received service from the few staff members actually working. When I noticed that people were seating themselves and staff were ignoring us, we left and went two doors down to the fantastic thai restaurant, where they never ignore you and food is always fresh.

If by chance you visit this restaurant and manage to be seated, do not hold high hopes of a fresh or impressive meal. My meals have been okay, usually, though quite bland. I eat vegetarian and don't enjoy very spicy food so, perhaps, their more adventurous dishes are more appetizing. However, I do think that if you can't make a bean taco taste fresh then you're doing something wrong.

Often my meals have something very wrong with them. Twice I have had stale taco/tostadas, and even though they are toasted you can still tell they are stale. I have also been served expired or off avocado guacamole. I wasn't given the opportunity to send it back to the kitchen because once the staff Finally delivered our meals they never returned to the table.

Staff will avoid looking at you or checking on your table, probably because they know something is wrong with most dishes. When I advised the cashier of the bad guacamole he apologized yet would not remove it from the bill.

Prices are ok, but for what you pay it is reasonable to expect fresh food and good service. For the suburban area and the poor quality of food and service their prices should be much lower.

I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. I don't know. How they are still in business. Probably the beer and taco specials they do. If people get drunk quickly, they probably don't notice they are eating nonsense. I can only recommend that the owners improve their food suppliers, replace their kitchen staffs and hire some staff with experience. I do also recommend that until this place improves, go to the Thai place because their food is awesome.

Jan 14, 2012

5.8 Average

Food  5      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  4     

I was starving after paying over 200 for three meals. I thought emu was meant to be tender. It was as tough as Gandis sandles. However, it was an enjoyable experience.

Jan 14, 2012

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  9      Value  9     

Wonderful place to eat for a special occasion. Ambience is great and food is well presented and delicious. Definitely going back there again!

Jan 12, 2012

7.5 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  7      Value  7     

Opted for the romantic dinner package for 2 to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Our table next to the window was set up with silver heart-shaped confetti strewn on it, with a complimentary box of 4 chocolate truffles. The sweeping panoramic view of the city lights of Brisbane added to our dining experience.

For starters we had champagne cocktail, followed by the chef's appetizer and entree before the main meal (crisp skin Atlantic salmon), followed by a yummy assortment of desserts, and cappuccino. The meal portions were smallish but well-presented and delicious.

Despite it being mid-week, the restaurant seemed busy enough and grew to be somewhat noisy as the evening progressed. The staff were friendly and pleasant, although the service could have been a bit quicker.

Overall, it was a most memorable night out.

Jan 05, 2012

6.3 Average

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  4      Value  5     

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Jan 04, 2012

3 Below Average

Quality  2      Food  1      Ambience  3      Service  8      Value  1     

Yep another appalling experience review here. My husband and I spent $400 for the New Years Eve cruise on the very top deck. For this we assumed it would be a classy night out filled with bubbles, fine dining (even with the canapes that was on the menu) and quality entertainment to dance to.

Well what a joke it was. I am so upset that we paid the money for the disgusting night it was. We were served party pies, spring rolls, mini pizzas, samosas - and I am not talking about homemade here, I still can't believe they served this. The good thing is that there were around 4 choices of beer and wine. There was limited staff to wait on the patrons. A lovely man did his best to get around to some of the guests, but it just didn't cut it and the trays were left in the middle of the deck where you helped yourself.

Generally, all of the staff were really lovely and welcoming (the only +). I enjoy having a fun night out but at $200 a pop I didn't expect to be surrounded by young, loud hooligans - I thought it was going to be a classy event! The music was cheesy DJ tunes that even as a professional dancer I did not wish to dance to.

However, the view was lovely and my husband and I did our best to enjoy ourselves. I do not recommend wasting your money...get a city cat!

Response from Management:
Hi rose2012,

We are sorry that the New Years event was not as you were expecting. All our feedback from both our vessels for this event has been so positive. We thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback and are grateful for it as we are constantly striving to improve our product and services. We will certainly pass on all of your feedback to our staff and use your feedback for the development of this event at the end of 2012. Thank you again.

Jan 01, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  10      Value  9     

Loved this place. From the moment we walked in, to the moment we left, we were treated well. We were visiting from Sydney and went for lunch. The lovely Anthony was our waiter and he was incredibly helpful, friendly, polite with just the right level of attention. Couldn't fault him.

We both started with crudo di trota and it was superb. Perfectly flavoured. I then had the wild mushroom risotto - again, beautiful flavours, just the right portion size. My husband had the gorgonzola gnocchi which was light and tasty. We shared a mango all'amaretto for dessert which was a great mix of flavours with the mint and basil in the gelato.

Wine list was good, recommendation by staff was spot on. Total cost was around $200 (four glasses of decent wine) which I think was pretty good value. I'll be back. Thanks Anthony and Geoffrey for a great lunch!

Dec 31, 2011

7.8 Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  6      Value  8     

I was looking for a place for dinner and Eatability's Facebook pop up recommending the Grove, Steak night $15. We sat outside in the bar (with 2 small kids) and had some beers. The steaks were cooked perfectly (medium rare) and we enjoyed it with a bottle of house wine. Will go back!

Dec 22, 2011

2.3 Not Recommended

Food  1      Ambience  6      Service  1      Value  1     

Worst Thai restaurant I have ever been to. I am vegetarian and never have any problems at any restaurants, particularly thai restaurants where there is usually a multitude of vege and tofu stir fry options, tofu pad thai etc. Literally everything on the ala carte menu has meat in it, not even one vegetarian option, so I asked if they could make a Vegetarian pad thai for me.

The waitress was incredibly rude and rolled her eyes at me and then when my food turned up it was a chicken and prawn pad thai. I sent it back only to have another employee be extremely rude about it, and then when I finally got the correct meal, it cost me $20 because it was "off the ala carte menu" and not a lunch special.

Given that the lunch special of chicken pad thai is $12, I don't see why my pad thai would be so much more expensive. I have never had a thai meal Anywhere that has been this overpriced, not to mention the extremely poor service and getting my order wrong. Appalling.

Dec 20, 2011

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  8     

An absolutely lovely evening with great food. Best butter chicken I have ever had. Service excellent. Very attentive but not overbearing. Portions were huge does justifies the Price to be "reasonable". It was nice when the chef himself came out to greet us and ask how our dinner was, If you're looking for a good authentic indian restaurant for a family night out, with good value and good service this is a must.

Dec 13, 2011