JFK Woodfire Kitchen & Bar
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JFK Woodfire Kitchen & Bar
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About
Features
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza, Australian
Meal types
Dinner, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Digital Payments
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Highchairs Available
Live Music
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Location
Free off-street parking, Parking Available, Street Parking
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 5:00 PM
Sunday
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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SmbWA
Western Australia348 contributions
Mar 2020 • family
We rang up last minute on a Friday night to get a booking for a table for three, they managed to squeeze us in a bit later in the evening, which was awesome!
We were able to have drink at the (tiny) bar, whilst waiting for our table to be ready, and once seated we were served quite quickly. Two of our party ordered pasta, one had vegan pizza, all three meals were really yummy. The pizza was a large size and good value for money, the pasta was fresh with good flavours.
The restaurant was quite large and super busy, which meant it really was noisy, so if you are looking for a quiet place, then this may not be the spot for you. The restaurant location is not really in a main area, so don’t expect to go there and just wander around...it is more a location where you would go specifically for the restaurant.
Overall, we had a great night with super tasty food and I would definitely recommend this place if you are in the area
Written 8 March 2020
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Compass608322
Brisbane2 contributions
Sept 2020 • none
We had a small party of 4 and went to JFK last Saturday night
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The staff explained the menu and went through the evening specials .
3 of us chose from the specials menu and we ordered the rack of lamb cooked medium.
The starters came out in a timely manner and the main meal arrived perfectly cooked as ordered medium.
But once you stared to eat the lamb it was just amazing . So tender and juicy
We had never tasted lamb as beautifully cooked as this dish .
I would certainly recommend JFK as we had a great evening , good service an amazing meal and just a great atmosphere .
Written 21 September 2020
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bradstergcaustralia
Gold Coast385 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Tucked away in West Burleigh, JFK Pizza is well worth a visit. Easy parking is available but be sure to book as this place fills quickly.
Not only pizza and pasta but a great selection of tasting plates that are meals in themselves. The scallops and pork belly are to die for.
Great covered in outdoor area with indoors looking at the open kitchen and pizza oven.
Good for families, kids are more than welcome. If you don’t like kids maybe consider elsewhere on a weekend.
Written 9 January 2020
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Lorin H
New South Wales4 contributions
Dec 2023 • couples
After reading such great reviews, we were looking forward to experiencing JFK for ourselves. Unfortunately, the evening did not live up to our expectations. Pricing was ok for the food we received but nothing was anything special in taste. Plus, we were still eating our starters when the wait staff served our mains - OH NO! Staff were not welcoming or attentive, and the venue was hot and noisy. The highlight of my evening was my Rosy O'Donnell cocktail - extremely refreshing and tasty.
Written 13 January 2024
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Michelle
5 contributions
June 2021 • none
The wife of the owner was there to greet me for my pick-up order I'd placed over the phone. She accused me of being late and argued with me when I explained she had the wrong person. Unfortunately, following eating the pizza, I had a reaction to something, so had to phone to see if I could find out the ingredients and rule out other things other than gluten that I know I am allergic too that I hadn't anticipated may be in the gluten free pizza base. The wife said she may call me back if she can find the ingredients as she was too busy to answer at the time. I understood so asked if there was a good time to call back as from her tone and realising she was the woman I had experienced the night before, I was also getting the impression she wouldn't call me back. She argued with me which led me to ask her name, she refused to tell me and insisted on asking mine. Customer service bad experience 101. She hung up on me. I emailed the business to see if someone else could help me and explained my experience. The husband, Paul, responded and made excuses for his wife's behaviour and blamed me for not being aware of what I can and can't eat, that I should have asked. They both totally missed the point. I definitely won't bother eating there again and hope others who expect to be treated with respect when asking for information relating to food they are going to be consuming also choose not to eat here, as they clearly do not think this is important or have the decency to treat customers with respect.
Written 19 June 2021
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Peita.monique
Brisbane50 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
We love coming to JFK however recommend eating there as every time we place a take away order there are days. Last night unfortunately we made an order at 5.57pm and was told 25 mins we were then waiting until 6.50 until our order was ready. Why my husband arrived to collect at 6.20 they advised that the pizzas were just going it o the oven so we’re not sure how it took nearly 1 hr for a takeaway order. My husband sat waiting for 30 mins and was not given any explanation as to why the order was so delayed, and also paid full price no apology or anything. Don’t think we will be coming back.
Written 7 February 2020
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Angela P
6 contributions
Aug 2020 • family
We booked a table for 12 a month in advance for a family birthday dinner for 7pm. We turned up on time and we stood outside for 35 minutes as the restaurant had obviously taken too many bookings for the night. While the waitress flailed about making up stories that she could put together another table inside, which we agreed to, other bookings turned up which she promptly put on the tables she had just promised us. We stood outside in the alley waiting and waiting and then the front of house lady told us that they couldn’t budge the previous booking. We left and ordered Pizza Hut. Absolutely terrible service and incredibly disappointing 👎
Written 8 August 2020
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Sam
West Burleigh3 contributions
Oct 2021 • family
Last time we went here was four years ago. Heard they had new owners so we gave them another go.
Ordered the hot salami pizza. Who knew pizza could be bland and chewy? Not to mention the wilted rocket.
The kids ham and pineapple was a little better but again the base chewy?
Ate most because we were starving.
Leftovers in the bin.
We ordered this pizza at 5:15pm we picked it up at 5:30pm the time we told it would be ready.
Written 16 October 2021
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Darren B
Miami9 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
We live across the road from this place and had a bad experience 4 years ago.Tonight we decided to dip our toe in the water again and ordered take away pizza. We ordered the Hawaiian pizza which was just ok and the hot salami pizza which was honestly the most bland pizza I have ever had. The rocket was so wilted it must have been weeks old.$37 for the two, you may as well buy dominos!!!
Lift your game JFK, I doubt we will be back.
Written 23 October 2021
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Jerry
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • family
Ordered pizza from JFK and have always loved the food but we received our regular order (meat lovers) and the pizza was definitely not up to standard of previous visits.
The meat on the pizza had foul taste and when we called up to inform JFK and possibly get staff to check there ingredients we were instantly put on the back foot by staff insinuating we were the only incident like this for the evening.
If there was nothing wrong with the pizza we would not have called to inform.
But the customer service we had once been provided was most definitely not present on this occasion.
Sadly this will be our last visit to JFK and we are so dissatisfied and disappointed in our food and service.
Written 27 February 2020
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Mikaela P
Gold Coast1 contribution
Feb 2020 • couples
My partner and myself ordered a takeaway meat lovers pizza and we’re disappointed when we took a bite to have a awful taste in our mouth as it the meat was off. I then phoned up to advise JKF, to receive instant backlash. The staff wouldn’t even let me speak and kept repeating how many pizzas they had sold without a complaint. Very rude towards me and they did not once not sympathise or say sorry. This is the first time we have received poor customer service and food quality at JFK. Unfortunately we will not be returning back!!
Written 27 February 2020
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BenGrand
Palm Beach154 contributions
Aug 2020 • friends
I HATE to do this BUT...
It’s bad! Used to visit at least bi-weekly under the old owners and loved it. We continued to visit under the new owners and there was a noticeable change. We figured it was just teething problems so held off for a few months. Revisited over the weekend and it seems to have slipped even further. We’re genuinely invested in this restaurant being a success as it’s our local so I hope that the feedback helps. We would love nothing more than to be regulars again, especially with the new venue opening.
First the positives. Drinks are as good as ever. Atmosphere is still pretty good and menu selection decent.
What we didn’t like was the food and the service. I’m not sure if it’s a change in supplier or chef but the food quality has decreased immensely. Pizzas have gone from the amazing wood fire taste to standard pub food / supermarket style. The chicken used to be delicious home style and now seems more mass produced, same goes for the pasta. It’s certainly not bad but no longer anything special.
The service though not awful felt rushed and a little aggressive. Checkout equally so with any questions met with a harsh negative attitude rather than caring and appreciative of business. You certainly don’t get the warm fuzzy feeling when you leave.
Hopefully they can turn it around
Written 9 August 2020
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Perry C
Gold Coast57 contributions
July 2020 • friends
We went to JFK as part of a group. The meals were ok, but when we went up to pay the bill, there were discrepancies with the amounts. We queried and were told that “we have just had a price increase and haven’t had a chance to update our menus yet”. Sorry, but you’ve lost our business and support now! 👎🏻
Written 19 July 2020
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Ripley03
Gold Coast1366 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
I'm giving 3 stars because the ambience is nice and the staff friendly and helpful. I don't know what's happened to this place but it was a huge dissapointment on this return visit. Firstly that huge woodfired oven had a small boyscout fire burning in one corner, not hot enough to do a proper pizza. Ours was soggy and the top not cooked through. Crank the oven up and use nice fresh dough. The oysters were old, not fresh looking. Won't be returning.
Written 20 February 2020
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Dean R
Tallebudgera4 contributions
July 2021 • none
Whilst we can apreaciate busy and success , I see little excuse for the rushing through and dehunmasised processing service we are now experiencing on the back of a little success .With Covid and the restrictions on patron and proprietor understood , very disappointed at the lack of direction and attention now offered to the clientele that has made "busy "a regular thing . get your food and get out , Where from ? Thats anybodys guess ,pick a counter and stand there long enough you will catch someones attention and get your order .What a sad progression of success we have seen
Written 24 July 2021
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