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Harveys Bar and Bistro, Brisbane, AU-QLD

Harveys Bar and Bistro

4.8
4.8
900 Reviews
$41 to $100
Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for brunch
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Bistro, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:30 Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Bar Tue–Sat 15:00–17:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (07) 3852 3700
  • 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.
  • Area
    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

What 900 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Brisbane

    Best Overall

  • Brisbane

    Best Food

  • Brisbane

    Best Service

  • Brisbane

    Best Ambience

  • Brisbane

    Best Value

  • Brisbane

    Great for brunch

  • Brisbane

    Good for business meals

  • Brisbane

    Good for groups

  • Brisbane

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Brisbane

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Brisbane

    Most Booked

  • Inner Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Inner Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Inner Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Inner Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Inner Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Inner Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Inner Suburbs

    Good for business meals

  • Inner Suburbs

    Child-friendly

  • Inner Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Inner Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Inner Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Inner Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Inner Suburbs

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inner Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Harveys Bar and Bistro offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service" in a beautiful setting. Known for its "consistently great" atmosphere, it excels in casual dining with standout dishes like the Asian chicken salad and breakfast options. Highly recommended for "amazing staff," "delicious coffee," and an "amazing wine list."

900 Reviews
  1. Joanne

    Queensland

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very nice food included the chicken schnitzel, the prawn risotto and the lamb but none of these dishes had the wow factor and our group felt they were a bit over priced for what it was. Wait staff were very friendly, particularly a lovely french woman. The restaurant wasn't full and they didn't rush us through which was a nice change from so many places these days that are always in a hurry to get you in and out. Background music wasn't intrusive so we were able to carry on a conversation.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Brisbane

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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

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  3. FionaH

    Brisbane

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely family birthday celebration at Harvey’s last night. The staff were so friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious. Some even declared that the oysters were the best they have ever tasted. Thanks for a fabulous evening.

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  4. Sue

    Brisbane

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistently terrific, great men plenty of options, great service

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  5. Lesley

    Brisbane

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal as usual, consistency is their key to success!

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  6. Adrian

    Gold Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We go for the risotto--it is outstanding, with a flavour to die for. And we always explore the dessert of the day--usually delicious. Lovely, friendly but professional staff

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  7. mela

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Harvey's food is always superb. We have been eating here for years and are always impressed with how the chef can make something simple taste so wonderful. We both had the scallop & pancetta gnocchi with a beautiful green salad but I often order their Asian chicken salad which has to be the best one in the world!

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  8. meg

    Sydney

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently wonderful. I visit from Sydney and am always appalled at how bad hospitality is in Brisbane but Harvey’s is always my go to.

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  9. Vicki

    Brisbane

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ate the risotto Ridiculously good Friends ate the chicken salad (they eat it every time we dine at Harvey’s) Never had a mediocre meal here - always on point

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Harvey’s has become something of a Brisbane establishment. It has a reputation for consistent high quality food and excellent service provided by professional staff. Harveys offers good value for money in my view. My fuse and I dive there on a regular basis and are never disappointed. An excellent wine list is also a standout with a good selection of reasonably priced quality wines, beers and spirits. Breakfast is at Harveys is without doubt the best in town. PJ, the chef, makes the best scrambled eggs in Brisbane. Like Paris mash, these are Paris eggs. My favourite restaurant in Brisbane. Highly recommended.

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Harveys Bar and Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 900 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Harveys Bar and Bistro

31 James St, Brisbane, AU-QLD 4006

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    New Farm
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:30 Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Bar Tue–Sat 15:00–17:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • 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
  • 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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