Lyrebird

Name: Lyrebird
Address: Cascade Court Corner Melbourne Street & Grey St, Brisbane, AU-QLD, Australia, 4101
Telephone: (07) 3840 7598
Price range: $A41 to $A100
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2137 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

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2 people

Jan 31, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

With a contemporary, modern Australian menu highlighting the finest locally sourced ingredients and complemented by impeccable service, the Lyrebird is the perfect place to start your evening at QPAC. Delve into a special menu highlight showcasing the rich flavours of Italy with a selection of signature pasta dishes, curated by our Michelin-trained head chef, Salvatore Rizzato, from Rome, Italy. This unique collaboration skillfully blends tastes from his homeland with a Queensland inspired twist, expertly prepared by our passionate chefs at Lyrebird under his guidance.

For matinee goers, you can enjoy a delicious touch of elegance with a handcrafted Lyrebird High Tea, before your show. $25 per person or $30 per person including a glass of bubbles. Available only for select matinee shows.

The quintessential QPAC experience begins at the Lyrebird.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Afternoon Tea, Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
Phone number
(07) 3840 7598
Website
http://www.qpac.com.au/eat-drink/the-lyrebird/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Cascade Court Corner Melbourne Street & Grey St, Brisbane, AU-QLD 4101
Neighbourhood
South Brisbane
Parking details
None
Additional
Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

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Experiences

High Tea + Bubbles- payment due at the restaurant
A$35.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Espresso coffee or loose leaf tea served with house-baked scones with jam & cream finger sandwiches and savoury pastries mixed petit fours and selection of cakes
High Tea- payment due at the restaurant
A$29.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Espresso coffee or loose leaf tea served with house-baked scones with jam & cream finger sandwiches and savoury pastries mixed petit fours and selection of cakes
Lyrebird Restaurant High Tea
A$29.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Espresso coffee or loose leaf tea served with house-baked scones with jam & cream finger sandwiches and savoury pastries mixed petit fours and selection of cakes

Sparkling Pinot Noir: Bird in Hand 2022 (Adelaide Hills, SA)A$14.00
Sparkling Rose: Beaurepaire Annabelle Cremant de Rose 2020 (Rylstone, NSW)A$15.00
Chardonnay: Ridgemill Ellie Brut 2021 (Granite Belt, QLD)A$16.50
Prosecco: Contarini Brut (Veneto, IT)A$14.00
Chardonnay Pinot Noir: Jansz NV Premium Cuvee (Pipers Brook, TAS)A$16.00
Champagne: Moet et Chandon Brut (Epernay, FR)A$22.00

White

Sauvignon Blanc: Yealands Single Vineyard 2021 (Marlborough, NZ)A$13.50
Sauvignon Blanc: Golden Grove Brose 2021 (Granite Belt, QLD)A$15.00
Sauvignon Blanc Semillon: Cullen Mangan Vineyard 2021 (Margaret River, WA)A$16.00
Semillon Sauvignon Blanc: Ballandean Estate 2021 (Granite Belt, QLD)A$13.00
Chardonnay: De Beaurepaire "La Comtesse" 2021 (Rylstone, NSW)A$13.00
Riesling: Pewsey Vale 2022 (Eden Valley, SA)A$14.00
Pinot Grigio: SC Pannell 2020 (Adelaide Hills, SA)A$13.50
Pinot Grigio: Ridgemill Estate 2022 (Granite Belt, QLD)A$14.00
Verdelho: Morgan and Gill 2018 (Taringa, QLD)A$12.50

Rosé

Rosé: Debussy Rêverie 2020 (Pays d'Oc, FR)A$12.50
Rosé Shiraz: Golden Grove Brose 2022 (Granite Belt, QLD)A$14.50
Rosé Grenache: Rogers & Rufus 2020 (Barossa, SA)A$13.00

Red

Cabernet Merlot: Hay Shed Hill Vineyard Series 2019 (Margaret River, WA)A$14.50
Cabernet Sauvignon: Pyramids Road 2021 (Granite Belt, QLD)A$14.50
Cabernet Sauvignon: Xanadu Exmoor 2019 (Margaret River, WA)A$10.50
Shiraz: Alkoomi 2020 (Franklin River, WA)A$11.50
Shiraz: Leeuwin Estate Art Series 2019 (Margaret River, WA)A$18.50
Shiraz Viognier: Ballandean Estate 2018 (Granite Belt, QLD)A$16.00
Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre: Ridgemill Estate Joshua's Pup 2019 (Granite Belt, QLD)A$17.00
Merlot: Phillip Shaw 'The Conductor' 2019 (Orange, NSW)A$13.50
Pinot Noir: Maressa 2021 (Mornington Peninsula, VIC)A$16.00
Tempranillo: Symphony Hill 2019 (Granite Belt, QLD)A$14.00

Dessert

Riesling: Heggies Botrytis 2019 (Eden valley, Barossa SA) (375ml Btl)A$14.00
Semillon: Vasse Felix Cane Cut 2017 (Margaret River, WA) (375ml Btl)A$13.00
Semillon: Barambah Rack 2016 (South Burnett, QLD) (375ml Btl)A$14.00

Beers and Ciders

Burleigh Brewing Big HeadA$10.00
Felons Australian PaleAleA$11.00
Aether Mid StrengthA$10.00
Heaps Normal Zero Alcohol LagerA$8.50
Sunshine Coast Apple CiderA$10.00

Soft

Voss Sparkling Water
- 800mlA$9.00
Voss Still Mineral Water
- 800mlA$9.00
Assorted Soft DrinksA$4.50
Lemon Lime and BittersA$5.00

Cocktail

Aperal SpritzA$15.00
Aperol, Prosecco Contarini

Spirits

Belvedere VodkaA$11.00
Bombay Sapphire GinA$11.00
Brisbane Distillery QLD Dry GinA$10.00
Bundaberg RumA$11.00
Mt Uncle White RumA$10.00
Frangelico LiquorA$10.00
Grand Marnier LiqueurA$10.00
Galliano White SambucaA$10.00
Galliano Liqueur VanillaA$10.00
Galliano Black SambucaA$10.00
Tia MariaA$10.00
KahluaA$10.00
MidoriA$10.00
Malibu Coconut White RumA$10.00
PernodA$10.00
Peach Schnapps de KuyperA$10.00
CointreauA$10.00
Glenmorangie Scotch WhiskeyA$11.00
Southern ComfortA$10.00
Jack Daniels Black LabelA$10.00
Jameson WhiskeyA$12.00
Johnnie Walker BlackA$12.00
Gentleman JackA$12.00
Glenlivet Malt 18 Year Old Single MaltA$16.00
Dimple ScotchA$10.00
Makers Mark BourbonA$11.00
Drambuie Scotch WhiskyA$10.00
Pimm's No 1A$9.00
Martini Russo VermouthA$9.00
CampariA$9.00
DubonnetA$9.00
Tio Pepe SherryA$10.00
Galway Pipe PortA$10.00
Chatelle Napolean BrandyA$9.00
Sempe ArmagnacA$10.00
Hennessy VSOPA$12.00
Hennessy XOA$25.00

What 2,137 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lyrebird Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience, particularly for pre-theatre meals. Guests praise its "excellent food," "wonderful service," and "perfect location" near QPAC. The high tea and set menus are "great value," and the atmosphere is "relaxing and enjoyable." Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a popular choice.

2,138 Reviews

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Karen
Sydney
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food was lovely , service good but very noisy needs a bit more styling
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Annette
Brisbane
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service especially for pre-Theatre dinners. Staff were very knowledgeable about the menu; considerate and proactive about time restraints to ensure we enjoyed our meal and made it to the show in plenty of time. The only downside was the much increased noise level as the restaurant filled up. I would highly recommend as a dinner venue for before a show.
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Alexander
Sydney
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A nice restaurant with exceptional service and good ambience, perfectly located prior to a show at QPAC
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Natalia
Adelaide
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I had dinner here with my Mum prior to a theatre performance - it was excellent, from start to finish. The staff in particular were very accommodating. I particularly liked that the time of theatre performance was taken into account so we wouldn't be late - very organised.
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Barbara
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for a wonderful experience. The service was exceptional and we were very impressed the quality of the food was great and we will definitely be doing it again.
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Vicki
Gold Coast
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Always great food and good value. Far noisier today than it has been as it was full so service was also slower.
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Kim
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed the food and found the service attentive and friendly. Would definitely come back.
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Andrew
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent way to have a great meal before the theatre.
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Marilyn
Brisbane
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful meal. Our waiter Hamish was very attentive.
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Kate
Brisbane
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We loved the food, the setting, but our service was not good. We appeared to be forgotten. We had arrived early, so I thought they were waiting to serve us at the booked time, but it was a total of 25 minutes before our High Tea was served. And only after I had to get up and ask our waiter. We had our drinks and water promptly and assumed the food would follow. Shame, but we will probably come back on another occasion. Lovely setting, great value.
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FAQs

Lyrebird is rated 4.6 stars by 2137 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 31, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Cascade Court Corner Melbourne Street & Grey St, Brisbane, AU-QLD 4101

Additional information

Neighbourhood
South Brisbane
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Afternoon Tea, Italian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.qpac.com.au/eat-drink/the-lyrebird/
Phone number
(07) 3840 7598

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High Tea + Bubbles- payment due at the restaurant

High Tea- payment due at the restaurant

Lyrebird Restaurant High Tea

Sparkling

Sparkling Pinot Noir: Bird in Hand 2022 (Adelaide Hills, SA)A$14.00

Sparkling Rose: Beaurepaire Annabelle Cremant de Rose 2020 (Rylstone, NSW)A$15.00

Chardonnay: Ridgemill Ellie Brut 2021 (Granite Belt, QLD)A$16.50

Prosecco: Contarini Brut (Veneto, IT)A$14.00

Chardonnay Pinot Noir: Jansz NV Premium Cuvee (Pipers Brook, TAS)A$16.00

Champagne: Moet et Chandon Brut (Epernay, FR)A$22.00

White

Sauvignon Blanc: Yealands Single Vineyard 2021 (Marlborough, NZ)A$13.50

Sauvignon Blanc: Golden Grove Brose 2021 (Granite Belt, QLD)A$15.00

Sauvignon Blanc Semillon: Cullen Mangan Vineyard 2021 (Margaret River, WA)A$16.00

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc: Ballandean Estate 2021 (Granite Belt, QLD)A$13.00

Chardonnay: De Beaurepaire "La Comtesse" 2021 (Rylstone, NSW)A$13.00

Riesling: Pewsey Vale 2022 (Eden Valley, SA)A$14.00

Pinot Grigio: SC Pannell 2020 (Adelaide Hills, SA)A$13.50

Pinot Grigio: Ridgemill Estate 2022 (Granite Belt, QLD)A$14.00

Verdelho: Morgan and Gill 2018 (Taringa, QLD)A$12.50

Rosé

Rosé: Debussy Rêverie 2020 (Pays d'Oc, FR)A$12.50

Rosé Shiraz: Golden Grove Brose 2022 (Granite Belt, QLD)A$14.50

Rosé Grenache: Rogers & Rufus 2020 (Barossa, SA)A$13.00

Red

Cabernet Merlot: Hay Shed Hill Vineyard Series 2019 (Margaret River, WA)A$14.50

Cabernet Sauvignon: Pyramids Road 2021 (Granite Belt, QLD)A$14.50

Cabernet Sauvignon: Xanadu Exmoor 2019 (Margaret River, WA)A$10.50

Shiraz: Alkoomi 2020 (Franklin River, WA)A$11.50

Shiraz: Leeuwin Estate Art Series 2019 (Margaret River, WA)A$18.50

Shiraz Viognier: Ballandean Estate 2018 (Granite Belt, QLD)A$16.00

Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre: Ridgemill Estate Joshua's Pup 2019 (Granite Belt, QLD)A$17.00

Merlot: Phillip Shaw 'The Conductor' 2019 (Orange, NSW)A$13.50

Pinot Noir: Maressa 2021 (Mornington Peninsula, VIC)A$16.00

Tempranillo: Symphony Hill 2019 (Granite Belt, QLD)A$14.00

Dessert

Riesling: Heggies Botrytis 2019 (Eden valley, Barossa SA) (375ml Btl)A$14.00

Semillon: Vasse Felix Cane Cut 2017 (Margaret River, WA) (375ml Btl)A$13.00

Semillon: Barambah Rack 2016 (South Burnett, QLD) (375ml Btl)A$14.00

Beers and Ciders

Burleigh Brewing Big HeadA$10.00

Felons Australian PaleAleA$11.00

Aether Mid StrengthA$10.00

Heaps Normal Zero Alcohol LagerA$8.50

Sunshine Coast Apple CiderA$10.00

Soft

Voss Sparkling Water

Voss Still Mineral Water

Assorted Soft DrinksA$4.50

Lemon Lime and BittersA$5.00

Cocktail

Aperal SpritzA$15.00

Spirits

Belvedere VodkaA$11.00

Bombay Sapphire GinA$11.00

Brisbane Distillery QLD Dry GinA$10.00

Bundaberg RumA$11.00

Mt Uncle White RumA$10.00

Frangelico LiquorA$10.00

Grand Marnier LiqueurA$10.00

Galliano White SambucaA$10.00

Galliano Liqueur VanillaA$10.00

Galliano Black SambucaA$10.00

Tia MariaA$10.00

KahluaA$10.00

MidoriA$10.00

Malibu Coconut White RumA$10.00

PernodA$10.00

Peach Schnapps de KuyperA$10.00

CointreauA$10.00

Glenmorangie Scotch WhiskeyA$11.00

Southern ComfortA$10.00

Jack Daniels Black LabelA$10.00

Jameson WhiskeyA$12.00

Johnnie Walker BlackA$12.00

Gentleman JackA$12.00