Gerard's Bistro - Brisbane

What a great little place! Whilst it is quite small there are plenty of spots to sit down and chill but I do recommend making a booking. Whilst it's sister rest... read more What a great little place! Whilst it is quite small there are plenty of spots to sit down and chill but I do recommend making a booking. Whilst it's sister restaurant might be better for a hearty meal Gerard's Bar is a great place for beautiful cocktails and wine, and has the unique ability to create your own cured meat and cheese platter! Wow! Loved the concept! May I recommend the that you try the Wagu Chorizo! Thanks for a fantastic night!

Had a great time with my friends here for some cheaky drinks and certainly recommend the spot! Great wine list!! Must try their tapas one day!! read more Had a great time with my friends here for some cheaky drinks and certainly recommend the spot! Great wine list!! Must try their tapas one day!!

I never understood love songs, but then I met Gerard’s Bar. Everything is well put together and high quality. The anchovies cured my depression. read more I never understood love songs, but then I met Gerard’s Bar. Everything is well put together and high quality. The anchovies cured my depression.

Table for Two and maybe you blog post Tucked away in a laneway off James Street in Brisbane 's Fortitude Valley foodie precinct, Gerard 's Bistro is where Middl... read more Table for Two and maybe you blog post Tucked away in a laneway off James Street in Brisbane 's Fortitude Valley foodie precinct, Gerard 's Bistro is where Middle East meets West ... and the result is tantalising to the tastebuds. Head chef and co owner Ben Williamson has brought the experience of five years cooking for Gulf Air in Bahrain to the menu, which offers a mind blowing selection of small and large plates, designed to share. Vicki opted for the suckling pig with fermented pumpkin, raisins, barberry, macadamia, burnt butter and mint $42), while I settled for the charred lamb collar with burnt eggplant and black cardamom, smoked dates and black cabbage $42). We also ordered a bowl of morasa polow perhaps better known as Iranian jewelled rice, which comes with fruit, nuts, saffron, orange and rose petals $19). We attacked the suckling pig first, and it was simply mouth watering. Combined with the pumpkin, nuts and fruits, not to mention the spectacular rice, this was a truly memorable dish. The charred lamb collar was also delicious, although the combination of burnt eggplant and black cardamom, as well as the smoked dates, was 'almost ' too smoky for me although Vicki loved it. The black cabbage which is actually green cavolo nero was an excellent accompaniment. The wine list offered something for everybody, and it would be remiss not to mention the service which was exceptional. All in all, the visit to Gerard 's was a memorable experience, and unlikely to be our last.

Hi Gerard 's, I will never under-star a place of your reputation (unlike other keyboard warriors). I 'm sure your food is greatbut we left today without eating.... read more Hi Gerard 's, I will never under-star a place of your reputation (unlike other keyboard warriors). I 'm sure your food is greatbut we left today without eating. We had booked, but felt the seating area offered was quite bad. The outside area is a bit like sitting in a carpark on a concrete block, and the alternative 'high seating ' looked like an airport lounge only looking at other patrons rather than airplanes. We hightailed it to the Stokehouse with a river view. Had we had a proper table inside it would have been a lot nicer.