Gideon Salter

When you’re in Brisbane, this suits a night out with live jazz, a quiet atmosphere, and staff described as attentive from greeting through to the end of the meal.

When you’re in Brisbane for a low-pressure daytime meal, reviews describe a cosy room with records playing and a team that’s friendly and accommodating.

When you’re in Brisbane and want an intimate catch-up, reviews mention romantic seating at the back with lovely lighting and music, plus service that communicates well.

When you’re in Brisbane for a special-occasion dinner, reviews point to a beautifully styled space with welcoming staff, and service described as going above and beyond.

When you’re in Brisbane with a group, reviews highlight ambience built on music and mood lighting, plus staff described as lovely and super friendly.

When you’re in Brisbane for a lively night, reviewers describe a welcoming team, a cabaret-like front room with small tables, and bands/live sets that suit celebrating with friends.

On a Brisbane lunch run, it’s been praised as an easy drop-in with super-friendly service and food arriving fast, suiting a short stop without friction.

For a milestone meal in Brisbane, reviewers note a beautifully restored old-church space and staff described as knowledgeable and attentive, giving the occasion a calm, special feel.

If you’re in Brisbane for a show or birthday dinner, reviewers mention prompt pacing and thoughtful, unprompted celebration touches from the team, keeping it both on-time and personal.

Marlowe suits a Brisbane night out when you want a historic, characterful room; one review mentions staff offering a full building tour, and others describe warm, welcoming service that lifts the evening.

Essa fits a Brisbane weeknight when you want a dark, leafy room with music and lighting that feel considered; reviews also mention extremely friendly staff, including a waiter offering a new table to improve comfort.