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- 4.8Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
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Essa Restaurant
4.7 (778)
$41 to $100
Wine Bar
181 Robertson St, Fortitude Valley, AU-QLD 4006
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2 people
Jun 3, 2025
June 2025
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7:00 PM
Booked 13 times todayExperiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Great for fine wines
- Innovative
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$41 to $100
- CuisinesWine Bar, Modern Australian, Modern European
- Hours of operationLunch Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- NeighborhoodFortitude Valley
- Parking detailsNone
- AdditionalBeer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences
Five Chefs, Five Plates
Multiple dates availableWednesday Nights An experimental series taking over Wednesday evenings, providing the younger chefs, guest chefs and local producers with a platform to showcase fresh ideas and menu offerings. The dishes change weekly so no two weeks are the same! Please note on Wednesdays this is the only menu available and dietary requirements cannot be catered for. ALSO - WE ONLY TAKE YOUR CREDIT DETAILS TO HOLD THE BOOKING AND DO NOT CHARGE ANYTHING UNTIL YOU'RE IN VENUE, ON THE DAY OF THE BOOKING [even though it looks like we do, we don't!]
$68 Friday Lunches at ESSA
A$68.00 per person
Multiple dates availableFriday Lunch $68pp It’s Friday at Essa, time for an express or long lunch Every Friday join us for our $68pp lunch + add ons The Nixon Room is open from 3pm for cocktails to finish the day ALSO - WE ONLY TAKE YOUR CREDIT DETAILS TO HOLD THE BOOKING AND DO NOT CHARGE ANYTHING UNTIL YOU'RE IN VENUE, ON THE DAY OF THE BOOKING [even though it looks like we do, we don't!]
Leave it to us SET MENU
Multiple dates availableA staple dining experience at ESSA. Enjoy a produce-focused set menu celebrating fresh, seasonal ingredients from long-standing suppliers and friends. Expect bold and creative flavours, crafted intently using the wood fire. $116pp, matching wine pairing available $98pp. [Prices are subject to change depending on contents of menu!] Contact the restaurant with any queries. *Please notify us of any dietary requirements or special requests in the notes section when confirming your reservation. ALSO - WE ONLY TAKE YOUR CREDIT DETAILS TO HOLD THE BOOKING AND DO NOT CHARGE ANYTHING UNTIL YOU'RE IN VENUE, ON THE DAY OF THE BOOKING [even though it looks like we do, we don't!]
What 778 people are saying
Essa Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Loved For
Brisbane
Best Ambiance
Brisbane
Innovative
Brisbane
Great for fine wines
Brisbane
Romantic
Inner Suburbs
Best Food
Inner Suburbs
Best Ambiance
Inner Suburbs
Innovative
Inner Suburbs
Great for fine wines
Inner Suburbs
Romantic
Inner Suburbs
Good for special occasions
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Essa Restaurant in Brisbane offers a "fantastic" dining experience, celebrated for its "creative and delicious" food, "superb" wine pairings, and "intimate yet vibrant" atmosphere. The service is often praised as "attentive and welcoming," making it a top choice for special occasions or casual nights out. Highlights include the "five plates menu" and "Sunday School set menu." While some mention inconsistencies in service, the overall impression remains "excellent" and "worth every penny."
778 Reviews
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Brooke
Brisbane1 review
5.0Dined on May 24, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Louise
London2 reviews
5.0Dined on May 16, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Alexander
Brisbane4 reviews
5.0Dined on May 10, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Vincent
Brisbane1 review
5.0Dined on May 2, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Donna
Brisbane6 reviews
5.0Dined on April 27, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Brock
Sunshine Coast13 reviews
5.0Dined on April 27, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jane
Brisbane2 reviews
5.0Dined on April 24, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Matthew
Brisbane1 review
3.0Dined on April 23, 2025
- Overall 3
- Food 2
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Rachel
Gold Coast1 review
4.0Dined on April 19, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 2
- Ambience 4
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Dan
London7 reviews
5.0Dined on April 19, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
Essa Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 778 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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Booked 13 times todayExperiences are available.
181 Robertson St, Fortitude Valley, AU-QLD 4006
Additional information
- NeighborhoodFortitude Valley
- Hours of operationLunch Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
- Price$41 to $100
- CuisinesWine Bar, Modern Australian, Modern European
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsNone
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBeer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number