1603 Bar

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   Ian

   Brisbane

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Glad they were open xmas day. Advertised as Japanese food but no sushi. Very limited menu. Very dark inside. Service was very random. Approached by many waiters but no person dedicated to table. Don't mind paying for good food but overpriced for what we received on this day. Might be good on normal day/menu but on this occasion didn't work for us
   

   1603 BarResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Ian Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize if the experience didn’t meet your expectations, especially regarding the menu and atmosphere. We understand that the absence of sushi and the limited menu on that day may have been disappointing, and we’ll take this into consideration for future holiday offerings. Regarding the service, we are sorry if it felt inconsistent. Our team aims to provide attentive service, and we’ll review our practices to ensure that every guest has a dedicated point of contact during their visit. We truly value your input and will work to improve in these areas. We hope you’ll consider giving us another try on a regular day when we can showcase our bar full menu. Warm regards, Marc G.
   

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   Hau Ying

   Gold Coast

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Good vibe, good food portion, but cocktail not recommended, and staff keeps reminding us we have to leave on time (reminder every 20mins)
   

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   Dr

   Gold Coast

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   visit was disappointing. Despite the restaurant being nearly empty, we were seated in an unappealing spot near a busy alleyway. Requests to move were met with indifference from staff, leading us to leave without dining. A poor experience overshadowed the promising atmosphere
   

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   Theresa

   Brisbane

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We ordered the pork gyoza, pork yakisoba, steak with broccoli, plus side dish of asparagus. The service and ambience were excellent. Would be a nice place for a romantic date. The front house staff were very welcoming and attentive. We could’ve been unlucky with our dish choices but our only wish would’ve been if the chef be less heavy handed on the seasoning. Most of our dishes were too salty/sweet. The actual flavours of the dishes were nice though. Side note, bathroom was modern and clean. Thank you for opening on Christmas Day.
   

   1603 BarResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Theresa, We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the service, ambience, and the welcoming nature of our front house staff. It’s wonderful to know our bar could be a good setting for a romantic date. We sincerely appreciate your feedback on the seasoning of the dishes. We're sorry to hear that the balance wasn’t to your liking. We take flavor adjustments seriously, and we already informed our chefs ensure that all dishes have the right balance of seasoning. Again, Theresa We’re grateful for your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon, possibly to try other items on the menu. Warm Regards, Marc G.
   

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   Amber

   Brisbane

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 23 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Will definitely go again! The staff and ambience were fantastic. It was a relaxing aesthetically pleasing restaurant/bar. The food was 11/10. We had the Zen Garden high tea. It was enough food for two and so delicious. Served with tea and prosecco - both also delicious. The price was very fair and I have no complaints. I recommend this place to anyone wanting delicious food, a celebration or even a quiet and delicious meal whilst you work (there were others in the bar at the tome working in their laptops and eating). The staff were so friendly and attentive, without being over bearing. This seems like a great place to just go for a drink as well.
   

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   Michelle

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved that I finally got to try this place. I was looking for something different to the usual High Tea that others seem to provide. 1603 didn’t disappoint! From the moment we were seated, we were made to feel special. I had made mention in my reservation that it was my birthday, the staff wished me happy birthday without it being a big affair, which I was very impressed by. I loved the Japanese inspired style of the high tea, from the sashimi to the Japanese tea. I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone wanting something different. We will definitely be back!
   

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   Brenda

   Brisbane

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 1 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cosy atmosphere, nice furnishings with excellent Happy Hour selection and live music on Fridays. What a great place to enjoy either on your own or with a small gathering. The vegetable gyozas are fantastic!
   

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   Nat

   Brisbane

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 18 August 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Japanese high tea was such a unique and beautiful experience. The food was so lovely, service was outstanding, and ambience was so beautiful. I went with my male partner who doesn't usually appreciate high teas and he absolutely loved it. Thank you so much to the team who looked after us, so attentive and friendly. We felt so special. Would highly recommend and would definitely return
   

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   MaureenB

   Gold Coast

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 11 August 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was beautiful - presentation, food, and service. I especially appreciated all the gluten free goodies. Thank you.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Fantastic food and such a different High Tea experience. Wonderful host.
    

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