Evan and I went to Brisbane Street Bistro
on a Tuesday evening. We had dinner at 6:30, and only 2 other groups of people arrived while we were there. It's built into an old home, and the dining area is stuffed with tables. I wouldn't like to be there if it was a busy evening, as navigating around the restaurant with empty tables was difficult enough. It's very comfortable with a lovely atmosphere. The music was also decent.
When we arrived we were greeted by the most over the top and enthusiastic waiter I think I have ever experienced. He may have been a little too keen for some people's tastes, however, I found it to be rather entertaining. Unfortunately, they don't have an established website...yet! This meant that I scanned the reviews before we arrived and it had many fabulous reviews. We ordered out entrees and mains, after listening carefully to the waiters recommendations. He had heaps of information on everything and was very helpful.
Before our entrees arrived, the waiter bought us a complimentary artichoke soup with truffle, with homemade bread and salted butter. I was initially hesitant to try this as I'm not a fan of mushroom (we also weren't sure of how to actually eat this dish??), however, it was so delicious. The soup was lovely, and having the salted butter really bought out the flavour of everything - just as the waiter promised.
For entree I ordered the Onion Taste Plate. As described, this was a light short-crust onion tart topped with goat's cheese, French onion soup, pickled baby onion and shallot salad and fine herbs. I love onions, they're one of my favourite things ever. This entree was very delicious. The base of the tart may have been a little overcooked as I was causing a racket with my knife against the plate - but everything tasted lovely.
Evan ordered the Crisp Pork Belly, which was long cooked pork belly, mandarin pancakes, spring onion, cucumber, chili jam and hoisin sauce. It was served as finger food with all the components wrapped in the crepe - to dip into the hoisin. It was very well presented and Evan said it was very tasty.
When we arrived we were greeted by the most over the top and enthusiastic waiter I think I have ever experienced. He may have been a little too keen for some people's tastes, however, I found it to be rather entertaining. Unfortunately, they don't have an established website...yet! This meant that I scanned the reviews before we arrived and it had many fabulous reviews. We ordered out entrees and mains, after listening carefully to the waiters recommendations. He had heaps of information on everything and was very helpful.
Before our entrees arrived, the waiter bought us a complimentary artichoke soup with truffle, with homemade bread and salted butter. I was initially hesitant to try this as I'm not a fan of mushroom (we also weren't sure of how to actually eat this dish??), however, it was so delicious. The soup was lovely, and having the salted butter really bought out the flavour of everything - just as the waiter promised.
For entree I ordered the Onion Taste Plate. As described, this was a light short-crust onion tart topped with goat's cheese, French onion soup, pickled baby onion and shallot salad and fine herbs. I love onions, they're one of my favourite things ever. This entree was very delicious. The base of the tart may have been a little overcooked as I was causing a racket with my knife against the plate - but everything tasted lovely.
Evan ordered the Crisp Pork Belly, which was long cooked pork belly, mandarin pancakes, spring onion, cucumber, chili jam and hoisin sauce. It was served as finger food with all the components wrapped in the crepe - to dip into the hoisin. It was very well presented and Evan said it was very tasty.
For main course, I ordered the Market Fish; Gremolata dusted fresh fish fillet, garlic mash, citrus salsa & lemon buerre blanc. This was very similar to what I ordered at Pierre's, so it was good that I was able to compare the pair. The fish was cooked really well and overall it was an excellent dish. There was just so much of it! As I was trying to save room for dessert - and we'd already had soup and entree, I only ate about half. I also liked how much buerre blanc there was - more than Pierre's, which meant that I didn't have to be scarce when dressing my fish.
Evan ordered the Cassoulet; traditional French braise of duck leg, sausage, white rabbit, ham hock and white beans with sourdough crumbs. Overall, he said that he thoroughly enjoyed his meal - however he said that it was very salty. It also took a very long time for it to cool down before he could eat it. He was also grateful for the waiters recommendation for this dish.
Even though we were very full we were excited for dessert.
I ordered the Classic Vanilla Creme Brulee; Vanilla bean creme brulee, with roasted rhubarb and vanilla ice cream.
With all of the desserts, on the menu they have paired dessert wines with them - which I thought was really helpful.
I thought that it was so delicious and the rhubarb went really well with the sweetness of the ice-cream and creme brulee.
Evan ordered the Chocolate Marquis; A rich Callebaut Belgian chocolate dessert, with pistachio praline, Grand Marnier cream and the ultimate chocolate ice cream. It was presented beautifully & Evan said that it was very tasty.
I ordered the Classic Vanilla Creme Brulee; Vanilla bean creme brulee, with roasted rhubarb and vanilla ice cream.
With all of the desserts, on the menu they have paired dessert wines with them - which I thought was really helpful.
I thought that it was so delicious and the rhubarb went really well with the sweetness of the ice-cream and creme brulee.
Evan ordered the Chocolate Marquis; A rich Callebaut Belgian chocolate dessert, with pistachio praline, Grand Marnier cream and the ultimate chocolate ice cream. It was presented beautifully & Evan said that it was very tasty.
Overall, it was a really delicious meal. The service was excellent and we have recommended this dining experience to others. We were there for under two hours and completed four courses. Brisbane Street Bistro is quite dear, I like that all of the food is the same price - which means that cost isn't made a factor in deciding what to choose. All appetisers at $18, Entrees are $19, mains are $36 and all desserts are $16. I think that the prices are worth it, considering the size and quality. Fortunately, Brisbane Street Bistro are in the Tasmanian Entertainment Book with a 25% discount, which was really fantastic.
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