Brisbane Street Bistro

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#10 of 364 Restaurants in Launceston$$$$, European, Australian, Vegetarian friendly

+61 3 6333 0888+ Add website

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6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Tue

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Wed

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Thu

12:30 pm - 3:00 pm6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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12:30 pm - 3:00 pm6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Sat

12:30 pm - 3:00 pm6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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4.5

411 reviews

#10 of 364 Restaurants in Launceston

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European, Australian

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

Meals

Dinner

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24 Brisbane St Brisbane Street, Launceston, Tasmania 7250 Australia

+61 3 6333 0888

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CUISINES

European, Australian

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

Meals

Dinner

FEATURES

Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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Mrs Symonds

3 contributions

Delightful service, delicious food.

Nov 2020 • none

We hadn't booked and were just passing, but we were lucky enough to get a table. What a delight! The service is attentive, the decor charming and the menu enticing though not extensive ( always a good thing in my book). We ordered a la carte and our courses arrived in a timely fashion - not too hasty, not too tardy. Our waiter knew his way around the wine list and the wine we chose was excellent and value for money and care was taken to serve it at just the right temperature. We each enjoyed our choices of entree and mains and we shared a dessert. Portion size was just right and each dish was perfectly 'composed' with accompaniments. We will certainly book for dinner there next time we visit Launceston.

Written 27 November 2020

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OzScotty

Melbourne271 contributions

Worthy as one of Launceston’s best

Jan 2021 • none

We were delighted they were open on Australia Day although there was an additional 15% on the bill. The restaurant wasn’t busy (only 4 including us) so it was a very personal experience. Our waiter was super professional and his slightly toffy English accent added an extra bit of class. We went a la Carte and the focused menu reflected the meal - classic dishes done really well. Chicken parfait (could have been smaller) and sautéed mushrooms was our entree choice and both were delicious. Fish for main course was light and fresh and perfectly cooked. Dessert was the Caramelised pineapple and the amaretto vanilla mousse which were both delightfully good although there was a lot happening so maybe drop the peanut brittle and have a smaller vanilla tuille. Definitely deserves its position as one of Launceston’s best.

Written 28 January 2021

Joanne P

Bowral765 contributions

Fine dining and very reasonable prices

Mar 2021 • none

Set in a delightful Victorian terrace which is beautifully restored and decorated BSB provides several different rooms which meant our group of 8 had a room just for us. This really enhanced the experience. We chose from the a la carte menu which is so interesting. Quality all round. Tableware, napery and best of all food. Everyone chose a different meal and everyone was totally happy. Wine choice is good and provides wines at reasonable prices. Our waitress wasn’t totally informed about the menu but she quickly got the answers to our questions. Overall a 5 star experience at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend this stunning restaurant.

Written 18 March 2021

Ian M

Melbourne54 contributions

BRISBRANE STREET BISTRO [LAUNCESTON]

Apr 2021 • none

My wife had flown in from Melbourne: hadn't seen her for a few months so wanted something really special. I selected Brisbane Street Bistro as that special place. I found the presentation to be absolutely immaculate, but somehow the atmosphere was contrived............. artificial, and the staff lacked panash. They were stilted, lacking in confidence, and just going through the motions..... being timid & uncertain. The main course was delivered about 20 minutes after ordering. The food was ok , but the plates were cold. The mains pan out at 40 bucks a serve, and wine, at 10 - 15 bucks a glass . We got out with a minimum meal for two @ for $117. The venue is very nice, but management need to support staff 100% , and train them to be masterful and confident: and I want my food on hot plates thanks. Every blessing in you business.

Written 27 April 2021

mix579

Sudbury368 contributions

Okay french

Jan 2020 • none

Came here for New Year’s Eve. They served a four course fixed menu so I can’t comment on the food in general. I have a shellfish allergy so the waitress said they could change the appetizer to something other than oysters. Great, but although it wasn’t oysters, what eventually showed up at our table was not at all what the waitress had told us. All in all my wife was quite happy with her choices. Mine were fine but very average in flavor. Ambiance was nice, service a bit above average.

Written 5 January 2020

Yvette A

3 contributions

Disappointed

July 2021 • friends

We all had the degustation menu and it was very underwhelming. Only the fish stood out as a good dish. The rest was lacking finesse and refinement. We paired it with the wines which were very nice but….we received a mere drop of each wine with each dish which for the price was to be honest quite shocking. We didn’t even stay for the desert as we had well and truly had enough after over 2 hours and $600 for 3 people. The service was good but obviously they had been directed to serve as instructed by management. We won’t be recommending this to any of of our friends. There are far more restaurants that offer a better experience and value in our opinion.

Written 13 July 2021

sealcoater

Coral Gables303 contributions

Bait and Switch!

Jan 2020 • none

I ordered a dish that was described as "leg of lamb". When it was brought to my table well done , it was "lamb loin". When I complained to the waitress she came back and told me that it was cut off the leg. Frankly I have eaten many a leg of lamb and also lamb loin and this was not leg of lamb. They tried to save themselves with a free desert. I would never eat there again.

Written 14 January 2020

AlexinKal

Launceston21 contributions

So-so meal

Nov 2021 • couples

Sadly, I have to agree with the last few reviews on here. Our meal just missed the mark- we had the degustation (really, because there were no mains that jumped out at us from the menu, and thought it would be a good way to taste several dishes). On completion, we were glad we didn’t order any of the meals we had as part of the degustation as a main meal, and that isn’t a good indication of an enjoyable meal. The food was really rich, everything creamy, thick and at times overbearing, but also lacking any real flavour, or punches. A couple of the meals were just complete non-events, no memorable flavour, texture, presentation, etc. Some meals we didn’t finish. The table next to us ordered entrees and mains, and their meals were almost as small as the degustation plates. I overheard the man say he was still hungry after completing his meal. The staff were super friendly, but could do with the specials written down as trying to remember each meal and ingredient made for awkward silences at every table the speech was delivered to. I also had several moments with an empty wine or water glass over the night, needing to ask for a refill. A frightfully expensive experience, for a so-so meal that I wouldn’t like to eat again. Won’t be rushing back, sadly.

Written 7 November 2021

mozartandmonty

Brisbane335 contributions

Great food - average service

Dec 2020 • none

We booked this restaurant before leaving Brisbane for our Tasmanian trip due to positive reviews. The food was lovely but service a big disappointment. For entrees we had chicken liver parfait was one of the nicest I’ve ever had and pork belly croquettes which were nice. For mains my husband had the porterhouse which was cooked perfectly and I had the lamb shoulder with peas and couscous. For dessert we shared the chocolate marquise which was to die for. I wanted to have Tasmanian wine - the first bottle was unavailable which we were told after several minutes. Then the second type we ordered was also unavailable again after waiting another few minutes. Then settled in a third. Our waitress was friendly but seemed very busy. There were other staff especially the person at the bar standing around chatting to each other. It was very hard to get their attention. Overall a bit disappointed.

Written 4 January 2021

Dingo_6152

Fremantle3380 contributions

Absolutely loved it

Apr 2021 • none

Located in a former Victorian terrace house, down the northern end of Brisbane Street (towards the Tamar Street intersection). The entrance is very unobtrusive but inside the decor and ambience is elegant and warm - the staff are welcoming and attentive. I went with the pickled east coast mussels, chorizo and caramelized onion and then the brick chicken. My partner selected the wattle seed braised wallaby shank (which was served in a dumpling style) and then the slow cooked lamb shank. We were both pleasantly surprised with all out dishes. I would have never thought of chicken paired with pickled apple. My partner loved the lamb shank, and believed it had just the right amount of labneh and pomegranate. We absolutely loved our meal and would thoroughly recommend the Brisbane Street Bistro to anyone looking for an outstanding meal in Launceston.

Written 20 April 2021

EXPLR

Melbourne16 contributions

Underwhelmed

Nov 2019 • none

I really wanted to like this place, but was generally underwhelmed. We had the degustation menu and nothing was especially memorable. All just slightly 'not quite there' in terms of flavour. The service certainly 'tried' to be polished and 'fine-dining', but whilst pleasant enough, and points for trying, they missed the mark and it felt awkward. The space also feels very dated and this doesn't help the overall ambiance. I 'may' give them another go, but I'm not rushing back. There are some great dining options in town, and this initial experience left me underwhelmed.

Written 14 January 2020

LindaGrahamOz

Sydney72 contributions

Excellent Food and Service

Mar 2021 • none

In January I arranged for a Reunion Dinner for 19 people (coming from all over Australia) to be held at the Brisbane Street Bistro in mid-March, all done during the vagaries of State Border closures during Covid 19. Sarah (the owner) was remarkable to work with and flexible enough to ensure we could book with confidence in the event of Covid restrictions preventing some of the party being able to make it along. As it turned out everyone made it and we had an absolutely delightful evening. The restaurant is in an old terrace house with gracious character and we had a room to ourselves. Sarah arranged a fixed three course menu with a choice of four items from each course and the only difficulty any of our group had was choosing between all the delicious options. Service was professional, efficient and friendly from a lovely front of house team. The food was locally and responsibly sourced, of a very high standard and there was a very good choice of Tasmanian wines, among others. Great care was taken to ensure a couple of our group who had dietary restrictions were sensitively and well catered to. I had previously dined at this restaurant a few years ago and while I had a wonderful experience then I was delighted this occasion surpassed my expectations. Without exception, all of our group enjoyed every moment of the evening and the delicious food and will, no doubt, revisit the Brisbane Street Bistro when next in Launceston. Thank you so much to Sarah, the chef and the whole team!

Written 19 May 2021

Mike A

Auckland Central136 contributions

Superb meal, a few loose ends to improve including the cheese shop

Oct 2022 • couples

Just enjoyed a really good meal there but there are a few loose ends they could improve on to make it absolutely first class - it's expensive but I felt they are being held back by their accountants. First off, what's with the paper table top covers. Sure, saves on the laundry but the impression is cheapskate. Great wait person, superb martini, then two tiny cornichons of pate! Three at least would have been reasonable for the $24 tag. Great duck and fish course, and good advice on the Tas wines to enjoy with them. Then cheese, accompanied by the crappiest, over-processed, commercial rubbish (probably Arnotts) biscuits ever, all herby and "flavorsome". For an upmarket and expensive ($35 for a platter to share over the $24 for a single platter and 5 small pieces of cheese between us) this was rubbish. I did tell the waiter this but whether it gets through to the bean counter I don't know. As someone who enjoys cheese I get really fed up with restaurants ripping us off like this. The cheeses (no explanations provided) were adequate but that's all. Spoilt the evening for me.

Written 22 October 2022

TassieTravellers99

Launceston3405 contributions

Always a quality experience

Jan 2020 • none

This restaurant continues to be one of our favourite dinner experiences. The attention to detail by the chef and his team and the staff is second to none. They exclusively use seasonal local produce which means the menu changes regularly but this means you can come back again and again. There is an extensive drinks menu of both local and further afield varieties and we greatly enjoyed it. Bookings are essential

Written 4 April 2020

Frans_12255060

Broadbeach412 contributions

Fine dining!!

Feb 2021 • couples

We had dinner for two at BSB. It is housed in a lovely old terrace, with two separate rooms, tastefully decorated with tables dressed with fine napery and high quality flatware and glasses. The restaurant offers degustation or a la carte. We went for the latter, and were not disappointed. The menu is small, but includes some very original dishes, generous in size, beautifully presented, and with great flavours and textures. Service was warm and professional. The wine list is interesting and reasonably priced. A lovely evening — highly recommendecn

Written 17 February 2021

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