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Baguette Bistrot+Bar

150 Racecourse Road, Brisbane, Queensland 4007, Australia
61 7 3268 6168
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Ranked #75 of 1,392 restaurants in Brisbane
Cuisines: French, Mediterranean, Australian, Continental
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Description: a favourite Brisbane restaurant for those 'in the know'. Regional French cuisine using top Queensland produce. Frenchman Francis Domenech and his family have run Baguette for decades and are known for consistently providing top food and service.
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Top Contributor
131 reviews 131 reviews
94 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Have been to Baguette a few times over the years but not for a few years now. The place is looking very stuck in the 80s and tired. It's clean and dimly lit but the furniture is overdue for a face lift. Service was good but staff seemed in a fluster and very rushed the whole time. Food was delicious... More

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baguetteowner, Owner at Baguette Bistrot+Bar, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Sorry you did not like the decor however we employed top designers to completely re-do the dining room 4 years ago, at a cost of over $400,000. And we get lots of very positive feedback about Baguette's atmosphere. More

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We really enjoy this restaurant - consistently good food, great service and friendly staff. It was a very busy night but the staff managed well.

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Brisbane
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64 reviews 64 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Go out of your comfort zone & try something different Duck or sardines We tried the set menue & it was great Service was very good Always busy and a bit noisy so a bit hard to have a chat We will return

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baguetteowner, Owner at Baguette Bistrot+Bar, responded to this review
10 May 2013

What good advice! I think often people go for what is "safe" and miss out of discovering food they love. More

Brisbane, Australia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I was a little surprised when I was served by 2 Asiatic people as I thought to eat in a French restaurant, not in a Thai or Chinese one. Of course they didn't speak French. Besides they weren't really friendly. Authenticity is missing in Baguette...

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baguetteowner, Owner at Baguette Bistrot+Bar, responded to this review
10 May 2013

We are in Brisbane and not in France so French waiters are a bit thin on the ground. My husband who has run Baguette for 36 years is French however, and we employ the best waiters we can find, irregardless of their ethnicity. More

Brisbane
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47 reviews 47 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Just as well we've been here many times before and know that quality service & food usually reign here. Unfortunately, it was sadly lacking this day. Where to start... The maitre de.. mostly good but at times forgetful & almost condescending. This has never been the case here before as this is a very welcoming restauarant and we've always found... More

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baguetteowner, Owner at Baguette Bistrot+Bar, responded to this review
10 May 2013

So sorry we disappointed you on this occasion. Veal medallions are a thicker cut and generally served pink -- but it should not have taken long to cook to your specifications. We do put a lot of effort into consistently pleasing our customers but unfortunately when 7 chefs are cooking up to 250 meals from scratch in 2 hours, occasionally... More

Sydney, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Good food great location. Enjoyed the pork cutlet and although the pork belly entree was not as crispy as I would have liked, the slaw that came with made up for it. Nice to sit out the front after lunch and people watch

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Brisbane, Australia
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30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

My family went to this restaurant for a birthday celebration as we had a vouvher for a free main meal and birthday cake for desert. The food was very, very good. Bloody expensive for the size of the meal, but very good. The bar prices are very expensive too - the average bottle of wine was about $50, and a... More

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baguetteowner, Owner at Baguette Bistrot+Bar, responded to this review
28 April 2013

The question of Value for Money is a thorny one. The reality for restaurateurs is that they can't charge enough to make even a modest profit. 10% goes to GST, 40% labour, 30% food/bev & 7% rent. The remaining 13% pays for a miriad of costs such as elect, gas, phone, laundry, cleaning, insurances, marketing, repairs, replacements, chemicals. After 36... More

Brisbane, Australia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We haven't visited Baguette for some years before the visit last week which showed that the restaurant hasn't lost any of its atmosphere or quality of food and service. The food and wine are expensive but the quality of the service and food is excellent. The interior has been kept up to date and is light and airy. My only... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We enjoyed a lovely night out for my husband's 40th birthday last night! The service was impeccable and the food delicious! I enjoyed the duck which was moist and delicious. There was a lovely atmosphere and we were surprised with a delicious birthday cake at the end of our meal. Would definitely return again!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We visited Baguette for a special occasion recently and were thrilled. We were apprehensive about the price, considering its location. However the service and food made you forget the expense. We had the souffle for entree - which was light and delicious. I had the gnocchi and mushrooms entree which was made from choux pastry. The overall dish was delicious... More

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