Harveys Bar and Bistro

4.8

936 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Australian

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining

Harveys offers an all-day dining experience of unpretentious, seasonal cuisine served in inviting and stylish surrounds. With the highly regarded PJ McMillan at the helm, Harveys food is honest fare made with integrity, created and designed to reflect the current harvest and day-to-day availability of ingredients.

Harveys can welcome you through the course of the day with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, and a design that takes full advantage of the superb location, with a stylish, comfortable bar and indoor and outdoor garden seating. Situated at the heart of the thriving James Street retail and entertainment precinct, visit Harveys as an old friend or a new one and experience the new expression of a timeless classic.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Australian, Bistro, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(07) 3852 3700
Website
https://www.harveysrestaurantgroup.com.au/harveys-bar-and-bistro
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
PJ McMillan
Private party facilities
A complete bespoke experience. Menus are written with care and consideration following the guest's specific brief. An exclusive private space is available to host your special event for a maximum of 24 guests.

Location
31 James St, Brisbane, AU-QLD 4006
Neighbourhood
New Farm
Parking details
Harveys is situated within a retail precint that offers limited guest parking. The complex has a parking attendant who can assist with parking options if available.
Public transit
Bus 300, 306, 322, 360, 470 all stop within walking distance to James St.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Spiced mince in a flour tortilla, poached egg, avocado and sour creamA$24.00
Two eggs, poached or fried, tomato chutney and toasted BrekkyloafA$16.00
Scrambled eggs with fresh herbsA$16.00

Extras

Gluten free bread alternativeA$2.50
Buttered spinachA$6.90
Tomatoes - fresh or roasted
Fresh ricotta
Sauteed mushrooms
Grilled haloumi
Avocado
Extra egg
Smoked baconA$7.90
Pork sausage
Spiced mince
Potato roesti

Coffee

EspressoA$4.50
PiccoloA$5.00
Short MacchiatoA$5.00
Long BlackA$5.00
Long MacchiatoA$5.00
Flat WhiteA$5.50
CappuccinoA$5.50
LatteA$5.50
Large sizeA$1.00
Hot ChocolateA$6.00
Iced MochaA$6.50
Iced ChocolateA$6.50
DecaffeinatedA$0.50
Extra shotA$0.50
Soy milkA$0.90
Oat milkA$0.90
Almond milkA$0.90

Tea

English BreakfastA$6.00
Earl GreyA$6.00
Pure GreenA$6.00
ChamomileA$6.00
LemongrassA$6.00
ChaiA$6.00
Chai LatteA$6.00

Cold Drinks

Allie's 100% Premium Pressed JuiceA$10.00
Watermelon +
- watermelon, green apple, strawberry, limeA$0.00
Love Beets
- beetroot, green apple, carrot, ginger, limeA$0.00
Daily Greens
- green apple, celery, pear, silverbeet, lemon, gingerA$0.00
JuiceA$6.00
- Orange, Pineapple, Apple, Cranberry, TomatoA$0.00
Fiji still water - 500mlA$5.00
Mount Warning sparkling water
- 300mlA$5.00
- 750mlA$9.50
SmoothiesA$12.00
Banana with honey, Greek yoghurt and ice-cream
Fresh pineapple, strawberry and mint frappe
MilkshakeA$9.00
- ChocolateA$0.00
- VanillaA$0.00
- CaramelA$0.00
- StrawberryA$0.00

Non-Alcoholic

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Classic Italian Style Bitter Sweet Orange
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Dry Italian Sparkling Crisp Prosecco Style
T.I.N.A. Sparkling Iced TeaA$12.00
Icebergs
- ginjo, sacred lotus, saltbush, pink guavaA$0.00

SNACKS & CHARCUTERIE

Crusty French baguette with virgin olive oilA$3.90
Fried olives filled with feta, aioliA$10.00
Spicy pork nduja croquettes with citrus mayonnaiseA$12.00
Duck and cognac pâté, grilled sourdough and mustard fruits preserveA$20.00
Cold-smoked Wagyu beef, celeriac kimchi and mixed olivesA$18.00
Prosciutto di Parma with pickled onions and cornichonsA$18.00
Truffle soppressa with kalamata olives and balsamic onionsA$18.00

ENTREE

Tasmanian natural oysters, shallot ponzu dressingA$26.00
- Half DozenA$26.00
- DozenA$52.00
Cured Atlantic salmon, soy and ginger vinegar, goats curd, snow peas, sesame, kohlrabi kimchiA$26.00
Harveys chicken salad, peanuts, tamarind, coconut, lime, fried shallots, Vietnamese mint and chilliA$28.00
- RegularA$28.00
- LargeA$44.00
Grilled quail, parsnip puree, pine nuts, cavolo nero and spicy nduja butterA$28.00
Goat chevre and heirloom tomato salad, fried zucchini flower, basil oil, candied walnutsA$25.00

MAIN COURSE

Prawn and fennel risotto, chilli and lemonA$36.00
Seared Hervey Bay scallops and pancetta, potato gnocchi, sage brown butter and ReggianoA$39.00
Grilled avocado, spiced pumpkin, salsa macha, lentils, quinoa and kale, cashew yoghurtA$34.00
Market fish, celeriac puree, asparagus, saffron beurre blancA$50.00
Haloumi-crumbed chicken schnitzel, sweet potato, broccolini, pomegranate, za'atar, salted lemon labnaA$42.00
Lamb loin, roasted potato, dill yoghurt, shallot puree, green beans and thymeA$46.00
150 day grain-fed Eye fillet, sauteed mushrooms, mashed potato, Café de Paris butterA$50.00
Beer-battered market fish and chips, sugarloaf and radish salad, caper mayoA$42.00

SIDES

Chips with aioliA$12.00
Mixed green leaves, avocado, roasted red onion, and buttermilk dressingA$14.00
Steamed greens, lemon and olive oilA$14.00

DESSERT

Strawberry and rhubarb semifreddo, lemon sorbet, roasted strawberries, and sesame tuilleA$18.00
Butterscotch steamed pudding, pecans, pear, Baileys anglaise, hokey pokey ice-creamA$18.00
Fine apple tart, James Street honey, mascarpone, vanilla ice-cream, crispy almondsA$18.00

What 936 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Good for groups
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Neighbourhood gem
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Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Harveys Bar and Bistro delights with "amazing staff" and "fabulous food." A favorite for "quality casual dining," it offers consistently "excellent service" and "beautiful ambience." Diners praise its "great location" and "attentive" service. Despite occasional minor critiques, Harveys remains a "Brisbane institution" known for its "delicious apple tart" and "divine chicken schnitzel."

936 Reviews

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Simone
Brisbane7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bang on! Every time! Love love love Harvey’s… family favorite!
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Amanda VIP
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great - never disappointed. You want 50 min characters here but let’s not rave on, it’s simple
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Megan
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and experience is always delightful. Did have a 2pm lunch booking though, and upon ordering a bottle of wine around 230 was told they closed at 3pm. Felt a little rushed to then drink the bottle while they packed up around us. If it was a hard stop, would have just ordered a glass. But on the whole - excellent experience as always. Cant beat the chicken salad!
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Beverley
Sunshine Coast7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our breakfast at Harveys this morning. Always welcomed and looked after and the food is fresh and delicious.
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Steph
Brisbane4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great menu and staff were all so friendly and service was fantastic.
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Phil
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great, food arrived pretty quick and was cooked well.
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Susan
Brisbane2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and wonderful service. The staff are efficient and very warm and welcoming
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Andrew
Hawaii4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
consistently great. Mainstay of the Brisbane restaurant scene : )
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Leisha
Brisbane5 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chicken salad is always amazing. Great service too
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Kellie
Brisbane2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Harveys is a Brisbane tradition. The food is always excellent, as is the service. The welcoming feel is lovely as you walk into the restaurant and the staff are lovely, always happy to help. I look forward to my next Harvey's booking- which I'm sure won't be far away.
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31 James St, Brisbane, AU-QLD 4006

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
New Farm
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Australian, Bistro, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Harveys is situated within a retail precint that offers limited guest parking. The complex has a parking attendant who can assist with parking options if available.
Public transit
Bus 300, 306, 322, 360, 470 all stop within walking distance to James St.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
PJ McMillan
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.harveysrestaurantgroup.com.au/harveys-bar-and-bistro
Phone number
(07) 3852 3700
Private party facilities
A complete bespoke experience. Menus are written with care and consideration following the guest's specific brief. An exclusive private space is available to host your special event for a maximum of 24 guests.

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Harveys Bar and Bistro

About this restaurant

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Breakfast

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Ricotta-buttermilk pancakes with caramelized banana and honeycomb butterA$23.00

Portobello mushrooms and lentils on sourdough, grilled haloumi and lemonA$24.00

Spiced mince in a flour tortilla, poached egg, avocado and sour creamA$24.00

Two eggs, poached or fried, tomato chutney and toasted BrekkyloafA$16.00

Scrambled eggs with fresh herbsA$16.00

Extras

Gluten free bread alternativeA$2.50

Buttered spinachA$6.90

Tomatoes - fresh or roasted

Fresh ricotta

Sauteed mushrooms

Grilled haloumi

Avocado

Extra egg

Smoked baconA$7.90

Pork sausage

Spiced mince

Potato roesti

Coffee

EspressoA$4.50

PiccoloA$5.00

Short MacchiatoA$5.00

Long BlackA$5.00

Long MacchiatoA$5.00

Flat WhiteA$5.50

CappuccinoA$5.50

LatteA$5.50

Large sizeA$1.00

Hot ChocolateA$6.00

Iced MochaA$6.50

Iced ChocolateA$6.50

DecaffeinatedA$0.50

Extra shotA$0.50

Soy milkA$0.90

Oat milkA$0.90

Almond milkA$0.90

Tea

English BreakfastA$6.00

Earl GreyA$6.00

Pure GreenA$6.00

ChamomileA$6.00

LemongrassA$6.00

ChaiA$6.00

Chai LatteA$6.00

Cold Drinks

Allie's 100% Premium Pressed JuiceA$10.00

Watermelon +

Love Beets

Daily Greens

JuiceA$6.00

Fiji still water - 500mlA$5.00

Mount Warning sparkling water

SmoothiesA$12.00

Banana with honey, Greek yoghurt and ice-cream

Fresh pineapple, strawberry and mint frappe

MilkshakeA$9.00

Non-Alcoholic

Lyre's 'Amalfi Spritz'A$12.00

Classic Italian Style Bitter Sweet Orange

Lyre's ClassicoA$12.00

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SNACKS & CHARCUTERIE

Crusty French baguette with virgin olive oilA$3.90

Fried olives filled with feta, aioliA$10.00

Spicy pork nduja croquettes with citrus mayonnaiseA$12.00

Duck and cognac pâté, grilled sourdough and mustard fruits preserveA$20.00

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Prosciutto di Parma with pickled onions and cornichonsA$18.00