Restaurants near Brisbane Exhibition Ground

Excellent food with that wonderful French flavour and presentation. Waiters were knowledgeable and extremely helpful

Date of visit 25 March 2025. The review reflects my personal experience and honest opinion. It's available on both Google and Instagram (foodieguy81). While staying at Rydges, my friend and I decided to try the in-house restaurant, and wow, I was blown away. The service was exceptional. The staff were warm, friendly, and attentive. I especially appreciated being offered a taste of the wine before committing to a bottle. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, we were greeted with smiles and served promptly. We shared a charcuterie board to start, which featured dry-aged meats, grilled vegetables, marinated olives, semi-dried tomatoes, and freshly baked warm focaccia bread. It was the perfect way to begin the meal. The waiter even brought us a complimentary second bowl of warm focaccia, which was such a lovely touch. For my main, I ordered the special of the day: perfectly cooked salmon with a crispy skin, seasoned beautifully and served with garlic butter on a sweet potato purée, accompanied by roasted potatoes, asparagus, and whole cherry tomatoes. Every bite was full of flavour, a truly mouthwatering dish. We paired our meal with a bottle of Nick Spencer Pinot Gris, which was bright, aromatic, and incredibly smooth. It complemented the food perfectly. I would absolutely return for a special occasion. Everything was flawless, I couldn’t fault a single thing. Food Quality: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5 Value for Money: 5/5 Cleanliness and Hygiene: 5/5 Innovation and Uniqueness: 5/5

The dishes were substantial for the price, service was quick and staff helpful. I'd go again

If you would like to dine with great ambience and service this is the place to go. Food was plentiful, and there was a 3 piece band which set the scene beautifully. Deep fried camembert was amazing!

Great service and food. The guy who took our booking was very considerate and polite.