blackbird bar & grill

only had a beer here but really good view, the bartender was friendly, atmosphere was really good. the menu was abit small and price were a bit high forbarfood.

amazing!. what can i say..
1. they fit us in at the restaurant on a busy night at the very last minute. initially we were to be seated at thebarbut lucky us!
2. the service was impeccable. the waiters were friendly, professional (and cute).
3. the complimentary truffle butter is to die for.. they gave us a second serve after we (i) polished off the first!
4. the john dory dish was layers of different flavours.. it was complex, it was delicate.. there was definitely a great marriage of components on the plate.
5. my cocktail of choice - moll's martini, not only sounded like fun.. it was divine! i will have two of those at any one time, thank you.
6. although it was noisy (thebarwas noisier) we were still able to bask in the decor and notice how apt it is to their theme.
7. the seafood platter was yummy and fresh with tasty sauces.. but it could have been presented better. no biggie.. i would still order it again.

definitely a 9.9 out of 10 restaurant for me! and yes i will return for the butter.. if not that cocktail!

pretty good but not great.  good location with a greatbaroverlooking the river.  my meal was ok but my wife's was very nice (sorry cant recall what she had).   considering the price i expected better and you will find better in brisbane

food 4 0
service 3.5
ambience 4.0

thebarand casual dining area are a great place to hang out. great views to the city and cosy atmosphere. great on the weekends with good music as well.

the resteraunt offers a fine dining expwrience, away from the hustle and bustle of thebarside of things. its been decorated well and has great views to the story bridge. the staff are friendly and welcoming and offer a good service.

they do the meats well and are a great place to come back. the share meals are large enough and cam be shared between 3 people. the flavours are done well and presentation is good too.

overall a good experience.

last wednesday, i had the privilege of being invited to an  exclusive dinner at black birdbarand grill. the theme of the dinner was the farmer, the chef and the winemaker and it was an unbelievably opulent night of gastronomical indulgence. . being seated in the private function room, our eyes were first to feast on the breathtaking views of the brisbane river and storey bridge. as a long table event, i was really pleased to have great company of a few good friends that night.

bizarre ending to a lunch party at blackbirdbar& grill...we had pretty good food and fair service (but heavy prices) for a relatives birthday lunch until we went to leave. a couple of the birthday presents were missing....one of the presents being an expensive pair of earrings...so we looked around and still couldn't find them. we rang others who'd already left, and no, they hadn't picked them up accidentally, so we spoke to the manager who didn't seem too interested. my sister (recipient of the earrings gift) started to press the staff a little harder and asked about their cctv footage. yes they did record via cctv, but promptly told no, we couldn't see that, and no they wouldn't take the time to look on cctv. well, we mentioned maybe the police might need to see the footage if we called them, and finally, the manager went away, and some time later returned from out the back with the earrings, a missing birthday balloon (wt??)...yet no explanation of what may have happened or who may have been responsible, no apology, just a quick settlement of the bill, and an encouraging arm out the door!......speechless

upon reflection, we realised one of the waitresses kept dropping cutlery in the same spot at the vacant end of the table which just happened to be where the presents were located. i still can't believe how it all ended...quite surreal how calm and unconcerned they seemed that we'd been "gypsy thieved" by one of their staff. it tainted our celebration, and in retrospect we shouldn't have paid the quite considerable bill, or at least stood up for ourselves a bit more.

obviously won't be returning, and will happily post this on multiple platforms

great spot for both a sit down fancy meal and for after work drinks. i’ve been to the restaurant andbarand both have very different vibes. restaurant is fine dining and great view of story bridge. food is good but wasn’t that impressed.bararea again has a fantastic view of bridge and staff always seem to be having fun. great music and drinks are very affordable. i’ve had food quite a few times at thebararea too. just standardbarfood. nothing to exciting really.

newcomer to the eagle street pier dining precinct is blackbirdbarand grill and its presence is well deserved. the experience starts right from the front entrance with a double staircase taking you up to the main level. it is split into two halves, the restaurant dining area and the bar, and both have uninterrupted views of the brisbane river and story bridge.

trendybarand excellent restaurant - we had a few drinks at thebaroverlooking the river before heading to the restaurant. the soft shell crab and pheasant tortellini entrees were excellent, as were the steaks and sides we had for main - the cauliflower side dish was a stand out. for dessert we had the warm chocolate tart which was decadent and made for a great finish to the meal.

friday nights at blackbird are hectic, with both the restaurant andbarusually filled up in seconds especially later at night at the bar. bookings are recommended especially for those peak hours. we decided to try the restaurant as we've been to thebarfor drinks and so on but we were quite interested how the restaurant and food were. we were seated right in front of the open kitchen but there were also a more romantic and intimate seating by the window overlooking the story bridge in which we would've rather preferred than awkwardly in the middle of the pathway of people entering and exiting and being next to a big loud group of people on a platformed table. we did try and ask for a more intimate and quieter setting but the waiter just said they had none left (in which, they actually had a few empty tables even just for two).

if you want to dine with a great view, blackbird is your place. tonight we decided to go upstairs to thebarand try their accompanying food and drinks menu. if you enjoy all things liquid, in particular scotch, you are in for a treat with such hits as highland park 18 yo and glenmorangie signet.

now the food menu isn't as expansive but provides some great sustenance none the less. the slow cooked oyster blade was the chosen one tonight and it married well with their shiraz by the glass. with tender meat, bags of flavour and uber smooth mash it was a winner from the get go.

the service at thebarcan be quite horrendous (packed) but once that is complete the staff coming to our table were fantastic, with one gentlemen being a stand out for his manner.

in closing, a truly goodbarmeal with a fantastic brisbane view.
food 8/10 service 7/10 decor 7/10

the drinks were delicious - especially the expresso cocktail. the service was fantastic - thebarstaff were friendly and the floor staff were wonderful. one waitress there, laura, was so lovely to us and provided us with fantastic service. would definitely go back :)

on arriving at blackbird the first impressions i got were that the staff were very friendly and attentive. the restaurant is very modern and beautifully decorated. it's quite a large venue with the dining restaurant to one side and thebararea to the other which gives you the option of pre drinks by the river before your meal.
the drinks menu was quite extensive. plenty of cocktail choices and each delicious as the next.
once seated at our lovely posh looking table we were greeted and informed by the lovely staff of the menu/ specials etc.
the standout entree was probably the soft shell crab. beautiful contrast of flavours with sweet, spicy and sour, then with the addition of the crunchy soft shell crab.
the most flavoursome main was the suckling pig. this was a melt in your mouth piece of pork with the most crispy delicious skin on the top. complimented with a plum purée and a peach sauce. very delicious!
i would highly suggest blackbird to anyone, friendly and informative staff, delicious food and a beautiful restaurant at a reasonable price.

winter in brisbane is well and truly upon us and if you’re a keen foodie on the hunt for a warming menu that’s healthy and affordable, fear not! the latest winter menu from blackbirdbarand grill has you covered. let’s face it; there are numerous reasons to pay a visit to this restaurant. if you’ve visited before you’ll know the views of the brisbane story bridge are all in its glory while you lounge amongst the decedent and luxurious décor. the opulent appeal to the restaurant will transport you into a scene of the great gatsby movie.

thebararea is great, it is on the river and some great views on the outdoor area. the main attraction is the food, the steaks are top shelf and the wine list is extensive. i have been here a number of times and each time it seems to get better each time. a great place to take some one special.