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Wed, 29/11
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Just like its owners Olive Thyme is where Turkish tradition meets modern inspiration and thinking to bring you the best of both worlds served with our warm Turkish Hospitality. THERE IS NOWHERE ELSE THAT COMBINES TURKISH CUISINE OF THIS QUALITY IN BRISBANE.
PRICE RANGE
USD 12 - USD 28
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Our first visit to, what turned out to be, a fabulous dining destination. We ordered Humos to share, followed by garlic prawns and Fremantle octopus. A French Rose wine accompanied the meal. Outstanding in every aspect - warm, professional service, restrained decor and nothing to...deter from the impressive menu and wine list. Bliss!!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 22 March 2023

Always a wonderful experience dining here. Food is absolutely delicious, and staff are super friendly and helpful.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Jason King, Marketing at Olive Thyme, responded to this reviewResponded 22 August 2023

Thank you so much Amanda - your review is very kind ❤️

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

A group of 9 of us chose this restaurant for a get together. Booking required. We were seated by the entrance door which was open so it was a little chilly. Noise level is high too. Staff friendly. Diversity in food choices. I had the...lamb rump served with rice, smoked egg pan dip and two onion rings (not coated or fried) ($39) which was delicious. Lamb succulent & no fat. For dessert I had the hazelnut Burma ($18), and it was yummy. Finished off with Turkish apple tea ($8). Everyone else enjoyed their chosen meals too. Definitely a place to go for great Turkish foodMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 17 September 2023 via mobile

Every time we get to their place we enjoy their hospitality. Great food, great team and great entertainment. Excellent for everything

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 14 September 2023

This restaurant was amazing! The food was just beautiful and sooooo delicious. Both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The service was great and exceptionally friendly. We will definitely be back.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Jason King, Marketing at Olive Thyme, responded to this reviewResponded 15 September 2023

These are the reviews we love to read - thank you so much Jennifer ❤️❤️

Reviewed 10 September 2023

Olive thyme is the best restaurant in Brisbane. Their quality of food and hospitality are definitely the top.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Jason King, Marketing at Olive Thyme, responded to this reviewResponded 15 September 2023

Can we hire you for our marketing team haha - you are the best - thank you so much for this wonderful review.

Reviewed 8 September 2023

No wonder this wonderful restaurant has won so many awards. The absolute best Turkish dinner ever and I want to go again asap. So much variety and so many flavours, each meze was a wonderful surprise and the mains are exceptional.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Jason King, Marketing at Olive Thyme, responded to this reviewResponded 15 September 2023

Oh thank you thank you thank you - this makes our hearts soar. ❤️❤️

Reviewed 5 September 2023

What a terrible experience, one of the worst experience I have ever had, if you run the restaurant you should provide good service, meals are expensive too

Date of visit: August 2023
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Jason King, Marketing at Olive Thyme, responded to this reviewResponded 15 September 2023

Sorry you didn't have the greatest night but it seems a little dodgy that everyone gives us a 5 Star review and you are 1 Star - can you please tell us exactly where your experience diverged so we can address this with staff?

Reviewed 3 September 2023

Awesome place, excellent service and food. Beautiful atmosphere and entertainment. We will definitely be back.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Jason King, Marketing at Olive Thyme, responded to this reviewResponded 15 September 2023

Oh thank you so much Amanda - we loved having you and your guests and cannot wait until your return. ❤️❤️

Reviewed 20 August 2023

Food and wine was sensational. They catered for three different diet requirements and it wasn’t a problem for them. Thank you, we’ll be back

Date of visit: August 2023
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Jason King, Marketing at Olive Thyme, responded to this reviewResponded 22 August 2023

Thank you so much Kylie - it was our pleasure. ❤️❤️

Reviewed 14 August 2023

An impromptu walk in eating decision resulted in an exquisite dining experience and taste sensation for lunch recently. Flavours were perfection, dishes deliciously prepared and presented, everything was top class and satisfied the palate in every way. Right down to the thoughtful ritual of serving...and placing the plates on our table was done with class and an eye for top quality presentation and performance. We would return in a heartbeat. Good sized main meal servings and everything was first rate. Highly recommended. Keen to try a dinner service now!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Jason King, Marketing at Olive Thyme, responded to this reviewResponded 22 August 2023

What a wonderful review - thank you so much. We look forward to your return.

Reviewed 12 August 2023 via mobile

Fantastic food and experience. We have been coming to the Olive Thyme for years and it is our go to place to take friends and family.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Jason King, Marketing at Olive Thyme, responded to this reviewResponded 22 August 2023

Locals rule - we look forward to your next visit, thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. ❤️❤️

Reviewed 2 August 2023

Right from the entry, the tone was set. It's been several years since I was last visited Olive Thyme, but it seems brighter, white walls and table linen. The Chef's Menu is the easy option giving a standardised bread, dips and entrée with a choice...of mains. Solid value at $68 pp. All the food was immaculately presented, a feast for the eyes. Dips excellent, the red pepper example, a standout. Bread was plentiful and tasty. Entrée consisted of the freshest lettuce leaf filled with baba ganoush. Mains of lamb cutlets and grilled eggplant were both served on (not too) spicy rice and beans with accompanying herbs and vegetables. Lamb was perfectly cooked, pink and tender; while the aubergine was elegantly crisped, the flesh, melt in your mouth. A simple desert followed. The wine list covers all based and is well priced. (Try the Kayra Öküzgözü from Anatolia for something completely different!) Spotted an epic cocktail at another table too! The staff were cordial and switched on. We were luck enough to meet Sibel, the owner, who took the time to chat about the food and wine, their origins. a pleasant time, indeed.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Jason King, Marketing at Olive Thyme, responded to this reviewResponded 22 August 2023

Thank you for your review, it is just marvellous. And thank you for sharing your food suggestions. ❤️❤️

Reviewed 27 July 2023

Highly recommend the chefs menu (with the chicken main)! Don’t usually review restaurants but was too good to not make the effort!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Jason King, Marketing at Olive Thyme, responded to this reviewResponded 22 August 2023

We love this - thank you so much for taking the time - it means a lot to us. ❤️❤️

Reviewed 7 July 2023 via mobile

Reserved a table for 10 for a weeknight catch-up with the girls. Was not disappointed. We were greeted warmly upon arrival, shown to our table and the menu explained to us (set menu or al a carte) and our drinks order taken. The cocktails were...sublime and the wine selection very nice. We ordered meze for the table as we waited for everyone to arrive. The baba ganoush, with the pomegranate and pistachio topping was sublime, the hummus, creamy and full of flavour and the haloumi was perfect! Our mains came out in a reasonable amount of time (for a midweek, the restaurant was surprisingly busy!) I enjoyed the lamb backstrap which was flavoursome and tender, served on a bed of the most delicious Turkish rice pilav. One of our party enjoyed the prawns, several the barramundi, and others enjoyed the kofta, cutlets, and chicken thigh. There was not a morsel left between the 10 of us and everyone was very complimentary of their dish. 10/10 will definitely return!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Jason King, Marketing at Olive Thyme, responded to this reviewResponded 22 August 2023

Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review - it was a joy to read and we are glad everyone's experience was happy one. We look forward to your return.

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Yes, Olive Thyme offers takeaway services.

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Olive Thyme is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 5