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Best Restaurants Near Me In Toowong Brisbane, with up-to-date menus and prices

Best Restaurants Near Me In Toowong Brisbane

July 29, 2026
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Toowong has a compact but surprisingly varied dining scene shaped by riverside institutions, neighbourhood cafés and restaurants tucked around its busy commercial streets. The suburb is particularly strong for breakfast and brunch, although diners can also find premium steaks, Texas-style barbecue and straightforward seafood.

Sylvan Road holds several of the area’s most popular daytime venues, while Coronation Drive is home to the historic Regatta Hotel and its collection of dining spaces. Around Toowong Village, contemporary cafés and casual restaurants provide convenient options for local residents, university students and visitors travelling through Brisbane’s inner west.

Weekend brunch tables can fill quickly, and reservations are worthwhile at restaurants such as The Boatshed and Bullrush Bistro. Some cafés change their menus seasonally, so the exact dishes available may vary, but each venue below has a distinctive reason to visit.

Corner Store Cafe

Corner Store Cafe is one of Toowong’s most established neighbourhood dining destinations. Occupying a restored corner store on Sylvan Road, the café combines a light-filled interior with a leafy rear garden and covered outdoor seating. The setting feels polished without losing the relaxed character expected from a suburban breakfast spot.

The frequently changing menu moves between familiar café dishes and more creative seasonal combinations. Breakfast may include eggs prepared to order, waffles, granola, porridge or flatbread topped with avocado and halloumi. More substantial dishes have included beef enchiladas, karaage chicken and a popular bacon cheeseburger, while the cake cabinet provides plenty of options for a shorter coffee visit.

Coffee is taken seriously, with diners regularly noting its strength and consistency. The garden outlook, children’s menu and spacious outdoor section also make Corner Store Cafe particularly useful for family brunches. It becomes busy from mid-morning on weekends, so arriving early or making a reservation is advisable.

Address: 113 Sylvan Road, Toowong QLD 4066

Corner Store Cafe Menu

Breakfast

Available all day

Bacon & eggs your way
$23.90

double smoked bacon, eggs poached, fried, scrambled, chilli-fried or chilli-scrambled, miso scrambled, served with sourdough toast & tomato relish gfo dfo

Chilli turkish eggs
$27.90

smoked eggplant, poached eggs, dill yoghurt, crispy kale, chilli butter and sourdough toast gfo, v

Eggs your way
$16.90

poached, fried, scrambled, chilli-fried, chilli-scrambled, miso scrambled, served with sourdough toast, tomato relish gfo dfo

Smashed avocado duo
$25

sourdough toast, stracciatella, confit tomato, fresh basil & black truffle oil, & the second is charred flame-grilled corn and candied pepitas gfo dfo

Sticky pork belly hash
$33.90

sautéed red onion & capsicum, parsley, potato, poached egg, hollandaise and aleppo pepper

Crispy Karaage Chicken
$30

on toasted sourdough with sliced avocado, creamy miso-scramble eggs served over a kewpie mayonnaise, with furikake and crispy shallots dfo gfo

Strapatsada
$30

greek style herb, tomato scrambled eggs with onion, fetta, pine nuts, balsamic reduction, chives, sourdough toast, double smoked bacon gfo dfo

Sweet Potato, fetta and herb fritters
$28.90

double smoked bacon, pickled red onion, poached eggs, dukkah spice, sumac yoghurt, roquette gf vo

Bircher muesli
$24

seasonal berries, kiwi, caramelised banana, served with a health shot df v

Salmon Croffle
$31.90

smoked salmon, herb cream cheese, confit tomato, avocado, roquette, balsamic glaze

Acai bowl
$24.90

topped with coconut yoghurt, fresh seasonal fruits, peanut butter, house-made cacao buckwheat crunch

House-made belgian waffles
$24.90

berries, vanilla ice cream, toasted biscuit crumble, coconut mousse, mixed berry compot

Fruit & nut toast
$11

two slices of cafe-style fruit & nut toast with condiments

Artisan Breads
$9.90

sourdough or turkish with either house-made jam, honey, peanut butter, vegemite or marmalade gfo dfo

Lunch

Spiced honey flatbread
$30.90

house-made flatbread with golden spiced halloumi, sliced avocado, pomegranate, pickled red onion, roquette, and tzatziki

Gochujang hot honey chicken
$31.90

jasmine rice, carrot & cucumber salad, spicy honey garlic dipping sauce

Asian barramundi salad
$34.90

unagi glazed barramundi, rice noodles, asian slaw, nước chấm dressing, avocado salsa, toasted sesame, lime gf, df

Chilli beef, chorizo and corn quesadilla
$30.90

waggu beef, burrata cheese, fried egg, pickled red onion, guacamole, chipotle crema

Brioche bacon cheeseburger
$24

wagyu beef pattie, tomato, pickles, burnt onion jam, jalapeño, house-made special sauce

Roast potatoes
$10.90
Bacon & egg roll
$17.90

with chilli jam, ketchup, bbq, aioli or tomato relish gfo

Chorizo & egg roll
$17.50

with chilli jam, ketchup, bbq, aioli or tomato relish gfo

Mushroom & egg roll
$17.90

with chilli jam, ketchup, bbq, aioli or tomato relish gfo

Ham and cheese toastie
$11

gfo

Sides

Chips
$8.40

with aioli

Hash browns
$8.40

Sauce Dips

Garlic Aioli Dip
$2
Chilli Jam Dip
$2
Tomato Relish Dip
$2
Mayonnaise Dip
$2
Tomato Sauce Dip
$1.20
BBQ Sauce Dip
$1.20

Coffee/Tea

Dirty chai latte
$6.50
Espresso
$4.50
Short macchiato
$4.50
Piccolo
$4.50
Long macchiato
$5.20
Doppio
$5.20
Cappuccino
$5.50
Flat white
$5.50
Latte
$5.50
Mocha
$6
Magic
$6
Long black
$5
Premium hot chocolate
$5.50
Chai latte
$6
Turmeric latte
$6.50
Matcha
$6.50
Cold drip
$7.40

Cold drip coffee is brewed over 6 hours using our in-house cold drip coffee maker. Paper filters and filtered water are used resulting in a pure coffee concentrate. Drink black on ice, expect low acidity, super sweet coffee, or mix with milk for a perfect cold coffee alternative

Loose leaf tea
$6

Fresh Juices

Immune defense
$10.90

orange, carrot, ginger

Recovery Juice
$10.90

beetroot, watermelon, mint, coconut water

Juicy fruit
$10.90

pineapple, watermelon, orange, apple

Customiser Juice
$13.30

create your own juices from the ingredients below:

Smoothies & Frappés

Fruit smoothie
$10.50

Banana, strawberry or mango, milk, ice cream

Chocolate Frappé
$11.50
Mocha Frappé
$11.50
Coffee Frappé
$11.50
Acai smoothie
$13.90

acai, banana, strawberry sorbet, coconut water

Shakes

Milkshake
$10
Thicksake
$13.50
Salted caramel & peanut butter
$11.50

Cold Drinks

San pellegrino sparkling waters
$6.70
Good happy kombucha
$8.30
Bundaberg Soft Drink
$6.60
No Ordinary Iced Teas
$7.30
Soft Drinks
$4.40

Iced Drinks

Iced Coffee
$11

double shot with cream and ice cream

Iced chocolate
$11

with cream and ice cream

Coffee Beans

Corner Store Cafes custom coffee bean blend with a smooth & full flavour.

250g Coffee beans
$32

Corner Store Cafe's custom coffee bean blend

1kg Coffee beans
$64

Corner Store Cafe's custom coffee bean blend

The Boatshed

The Boatshed is the Regatta Hotel’s dedicated restaurant and one of Toowong’s leading choices for steak. River views, dark timber, leather seating and a high peaked ceiling give the dining room a classic steakhouse character, while large windows help separate it from the activity elsewhere in the hotel.

A two-metre flame grill forms the centrepiece of the open kitchen. The beef selection includes numerous cuts, with several dry-aged for around 40 days to intensify their flavour. Options can range from Darling Downs ribeye to substantial steaks sourced from recognised Australian beef-producing regions, finished with accompaniments such as Café de Paris butter or pepper and whisky sauce.

The seasonal menu extends beyond beef, with seafood, poultry, pasta and vegetarian dishes providing alternatives for mixed groups. A red-heavy wine list complements the steak selection, while private dining and group menus make the restaurant suitable for celebrations and corporate meals. The atmosphere is refined by pub standards but remains comfortable and approachable.

Address: Regatta Hotel, 543 Coronation Drive, Toowong QLD 4066

The Boatshed Menu

Breads

Bread & Butter (LGO, LDO, VGO, V)
$14

Olive tapenade, smoked butter

Garlic Bread (V, LGO)
$16

Parmesan, mozzarella, garlic butter

Oyster Bar

Natural Oyster (LD, LG, A)
$6.50

Cava mignonette, lemon

Natural Oyster (LD, LG, A)
$13.50

Scampi caviar

Oysters Kilpatrick (LD, LG, A)
$6.90

Australian bacon, kilpatrick sauce

Raw Bar

Kingfish Crudo (LD, LG, A)
$19

Cured kingfish, coconut, lime, pineapple salsa, chilli oil

Beef Tartare (LD, LG)
$19.50

Rice cracker, cornichons, chives, cured egg yolk, honey soy dressing

Salmon Sashimi (LD, A)
$19.50

Rice vinegar, mirin, yuzu, mandarin, toasted sesame seeds, leeks, wasabi mayo

Starters

Brie (LGO, V)
$23

Whipped brie, hot honey, mandarin, extra virgin olive oil, toasted sourdough

Add jamon
$12
King Prawns (LD, LG, A)
$28

Saffron aioli, corn salsa, chilli oil, charred lime, fresh herbs

Salt & Pepper Squid (LD, I)
$19.50

Tomato nahm jim, yuzu mayonnaise, nori, lemon

Bone Marrow (LD, LGO)
$20

Toasted baguette, fleur de sel, chimichurri, parsley

Mushroom Pâté (LD, VG, V, LG)
$24

Wild mushrooms, candied hazelnuts, pickled mushrooms, melba toast

Beef Slider (LDO)
$12

Dry-aged beef, truffle aioli, shiraz caramelised shallots, provolone cheese, pancetta

Mains

Flat Iron Steak (LD, LG)
$55

Broccolini, cauliflower puree, chimichurri, confit garlic crema, sea salt served medium rare

Lamb Ragu (LD)
$40

Orecchiette pasta, braised lamb shoulder, crushed heirloom tomatoes, shaved grana padano

Mushroom Skewer (LG, LD, VG, V)
$38

Charred oyster mushroom, savoy cabbage, celeriac puree, lentils, salsa verde

Duck Leg (LD, LG)
$40

Confit duck leg, braised lentils, celeriac puree, glazed baby carrots, red wine jus

Battered Snapper (LD, A)
$38

Beer battered snapper, garden leaf salad, thick cut chips, tartare sauce, lemon

Pan Seared Chicken (LG)
$40

Mashed potatoes, wild mushroom & mustard cream, sage, seasonal greens, spinach, crispy chicken skin

Barramundi (LG, A)
$42

Pan seared barramundi, charred corn, asparagus, kipfler potato, citrus hollandaise, herb oil

Risotto (LDO, V, VGO)
$37

Seared artichoke, parmesan, sage, burrata

Seafood Linguine (LD, M)
$41

Prawns, squid, mussels, cherry tomatoes, garlic, chilli, white wine, lemon

Steaks

Rib Fillet 300g
$71

Grain Fed, MB2+ Gippsland, VIC

Fillet Mignon 250g
$59

Grain Fed, MB2+ Australian smoked bacon Tasmania

Eye Fillet 200g
$57

70 Day Grain Fed Western Maranoa, QLD

Sirloin 300g
$68

150 Day Grass Fed, MB4+ Darling Downs, Southern QLD

Rump 400g
$55

150 Day Grain Fed, MB2+ Darling Downs, Southern QLD

OP Rib On The Bone 500g
$92

150 Day Grain Fed, MB2+ Darling Downs, Southern QLD

Tomahawk 1.5kg
$236

200 Day Grain Fed, MB2+ Darling Downs, Southern QLD

Wagyu Eye Fillet 180g
$91

300 Day Grain Fed, MB4-5 Darling Downs, Southern QLD

Wagyu Rump 300g
$59

330 day Grain Fed, MB4-5 Darling Downs, Southern QLD

Wagyu Cube Roll 300g
$100

300 Day Grain Fed, MB 4-5 Darling Downs, Southern QLD

Wagyu Sirloin 250g
$140

365+ Day Grain Fed, MB 8-9 Darling Downs, Southern QLD

Dry Aged Steaks

All dry aged steaks are subject to availability

Porterhouse 300g
$69

150 Day Grain Fed, MB2+ Darling Downs, Southern QLD

T-Bone 500g
$86

80 Day Grain Fed, MB2+ Tasmania

Rump Cap 280g
$60

150 Day Grain Fed, MB3+ Darling Downs, Southern QLD

OP Rib on the Bone 500g
$98

70 Day Grain Fed, MB2+ Western Maranoa, QLD

Steak Toppers

Onion Rings (VG) (3)
$8
QLD Prawns (LDO, LG, A) (2)
$19
Kilpatrick Oysters (LD, LG, A) (2)
$13
Salt & Pepper Calamari (LD, I)
$10
Bleu Vein Cheese (LG, V)
$9.50

Sauces

Red wine jus
Pepper
Creamy mushroom
Dianne (GF)
Bearnaise (LG)
Chimichurri (LD, LG, V)
Blue cheese & chive butter (LG, V)

Butters

Cowboy Butter (LG)
Smoked butter (LG, V)

Sides

Burrata Caprese (LG, V, VGO)
$25

Ox heart & heirloom tomatoes, Byron Bay burrata, white balsamic dressing

Seasonal Greens (LD, LG, V, VG)
$18

Toasted almonds, extra virgin olive oil, flaked salt

Mac & Cheese (VO)
$18

Triple cheese, pecorino, crispy prosciutto, truffle oil

Thick Cut Chips (LD, V, VG)
$14

Hand cut chips, aioli

Pan Tossed Carrots (LD, LG, V, VG)
$17

Mandarin and maple reduction, dukkah

Side Caesar Salad (LGO, VO)
$17

Baby cos, parmesan, anchovies, crispy jamon, egg, croutons

Savoy Cabbage (LDO, LG, V, VGO)
$18

Cabbage, sour cream, chilli oil, chimichurri

Sweet Potato (LDO, LG, V, VGO)
$14

Roasted sweet potatoes, chilli honey, goat cheese, thyme, macadamia crumble

Garden Salad (LD, LG, V, VG)
$12

Leaf mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, house vinaigrette, edamame

Roasted Beets (V, LG)
$19

Beetroot labneh, maple roasted beets, extra virgin olive oil, pickled beets

Desserts

Cheese Board (V)
$27

Selection of three artisanal cheeses, assortment of toasts, apple & fennel jam

Banoffee (V)
$17

Caramelised banana ganache, vanilla whipped mascarpone, bruleed banana, candied hazelnut, puff pastry

Chocolate Delice (V)
$20

Chocolate ganaché, aero sponge, chocolate crumble, raspberries

Apple Tart Tatin (V)
$17

Bourbon burnt butter, caramelised apples, crispy filo pastry, sour cream, pistachio

Cheesecake (V)
$17

Baked cheesecake, lemon & mandarin curd, shortbread crumble, pear compote, meringue

Citrus Baba Rhum (V, LD, LG, VG)
$17

Citrus sponge drizzled with mandarin and passionfruit syrup, caramelised pineapple, lime zest, whipped coconut cream

Ice Cream 1 scoop
$4
Ice Cream 2 scoop
$7

Gold Group Dining

Menu $105pp

BRIE (V, LGO)

Whipped brie, hot honey, mandarin, extra virgin olive oil, sourdough

BREAD

Olive tapenade, smoked butter

BEEF TARTARE

Rice cracker, cornichons, chives, shallots, honey soy dressing, toasted sesame seeds, cured egg yolk

WAGYU RUMP | 300g

330 day grain fed, MB4-5, Darling Downs Region, Southern QLD

FILLET MIGNON | 250g

70 day grain fed, Royal Western Maranoa region, QLD, smoked bacon, with pickled slaw, rustic chips and jus

MUSHROOM SKEWER (VG, LG)

Charred oyster mushroom, savoy cabbage, celeriac puree, braised lentils, salsa verde (VG, LG)

BARRAMUNDI

Pan seared barramundi, citrus hollandaise, charred corn, broccolini, crispy kipfler potatoes, herb oil

PAN SEARED CHICKEN

Mashed potatoes, wild mushroom & mustard cream, sage, seasonal greens, spinach, crispy chicken skin

SEASONAL GREENS (LG, VG)

Toasted almonds, preserved lemon dressing, flaked salt

CAESAR SALAD (LDO, LGO, VO)

Baby cos, parmesan cheese, anchovies, crispy jamon, egg, croutons

CITRUS BABA RHUM

Citrus sponge drizzled with mandarin and passionfruit syrup, caramelised pineapple, lime zest, coconut whipped cream

BAKED CHEESECAKE (V)

Lemon and mandarin curd, shortbread crumble, pear compote, meringue

CHOCOLATE DELICE

Chocolate ganache, aero sponge, chocolate crumble, raspberries

Silver Group Dining

Menu $90pp

SALT & PEPPER SQUID (LD)

Tomato nahm jim, yuzu mayonnaise, nori, lemon

BRIE (V, LGO)

Whipped brie, hot honey, mandarin, extra virgin olive oil, sourdough

BREAD

Olive tapenade, smoked butter

EYE FILLET | 200g

70 day grain fed Royal Western Maranoa region, QLD, with pickled slaw, rustic chips and jus

MUSHROOM SKEWER (VG, LG)

Charred oyster mushroom, savoy cabbage, celeriac puree, braised lentils, salsa verde

BARRAMUNDI

Pan seared barramundi, citrus hollandaise, charred corn, broccolini, crispy kipfler potatoes, herb oil

PAN SEARED CHICKEN

Mashed potatoes, wild mushroom & mustard cream, sage, seasonal greens, spinach, crispy chicken skin

SEASONAL GREENS (VG, LG)

Toasted almonds, preserved lemon dressing, flaked salt

BAKED CHEESECAKE (V)

Lemon and mandarin curd, shortbread crumble, pear compote, meringue

CITRUS BABA RHUM

Citrus sponge drizzled with mandarin and passionfruit syrup, caramelised pineapple, lime zest, coconut whipped cream

Bronze Group Dining

Menu $75pp

SALT & PEPPER SQUID (LD)

Tomato nahm jim, yuzu mayonnaise, nori, lemon

BREAD

Olive tapenade, smoked butter

RUMP - 400g

150 day grain fed MB2+, Darling Downs Region, QLD & NSW, with pickled slaw, rustic chips and jus

MUSHROOM SKEWER (VG, LG)

Charred oyster mushroom, savoy cabbage, celeriac puree, braised lentils, salsa verde

BARRAMUNDI

Pan seared barramundi, citrus hollandaise, charred corn, broccolini, crispy kipfler potatoes, herb oil

PAN SEARED CHICKEN

Mashed potatoes, wild mushroom & mustard cream, sage, seasonal greens, spinach, crispy chicken skin

SEASONAL GREENS (LD,LG,V,VG)

Toasted almonds, preserved lemon dressing, flaked salt

The Gunshop Cafe Toowong

The Gunshop Cafe brought the reputation of its original West End venue to a spacious Jephson Street location. The Toowong café has a brighter and more contemporary appearance than its older sibling, with an open kitchen, central coffee bar and a combination of indoor and alfresco seating.

All-day breakfast is the central attraction. Longstanding favourites can include potato and feta hash cakes, sweet potato and thyme rosti with halloumi, eggs Benedict and smashed avocado. More compact choices such as a bacon-and-egg breakfast burger or toasted banana bread are well suited to diners wanting something lighter.

The menu balances familiar brunch flavours with less predictable combinations. Wild mushrooms on sourdough may be paired with poached eggs, fried kale, dukkah, pumpkin purée and balsamic, while sweeter dishes and rotating specials add variety. Vegetarian choices are integrated throughout the menu rather than being treated as an afterthought.

Address: 48 Jephson Street, Toowong QLD 4066

The Gunshop Cafe Toowong Menu

Breakfast - Light Meals

smoked bacon and egg brekky burger
$16.50
smashed avocado
$21.50

Deli Ryebread, asperges, danish feta, sweet potato crips, fresh strawberries and compote (V, NFO, GFO, VGO)

artisan breads
$8

Breakfast - Gun Shop Originals

benedict
$20.50

smoked bacon, poached eggs, quinoa & soy sourdough, roasted tomato w/ house made hollandaise or tomato relish NF GFO DF

potato and fetta hash cakes
$21.50

herb sour cream, heirloom tomato V GF NF

green eggs and ham
$21.50

pesto scrambled eggs, leg ham, rocket, house tomato relish, dukkha, quinoa & soy sourdough

pork, apple and sage sausage
$22.50

bubble & squeak, sauerkraut, honey mustard dressing, poached egg DF NF

sautéed seasonal greens
$21.50

garlic croutons, poached eggs, danish feta, dukkah GFO DFO V NFO

sweet potato and thyme rosti
$23

halloumi, spinach, broccolini, poached eggs, hazelnut & pepita crumbs, beetroot hollandaise GF V NF

Breakfast - Special

Korean karaage chicken waffle
$25

Fried chicken, korean chilli sauce, poaches eggs rocket, sesame and napa cabbage kimchi. (NF)

Sides

Potato and Feta Hash cake
$6.50
Mushrooms
$5.50
Eggs Cooked Your Way
$6.50
Avocado
$5.50
Smoked Bacon
$6.50
Gluten Free Bread (GF)
$3.50
Sausage
$6.50
White Sourdough
$3.50
Halloumi
$6.50
Quinoa and Soy Sourdough
$3.50
Roasted Tomatoes
$5.50
Deli Rye
$3.50
Sauteed Spinach
$5.50
Raisin and Walnut
$3.50
Smoked Salmon
$6.50

Dessert & Sweet

house made banana bread
$7

with whipped maple butter

Lunch

Reuben sandwich with chips
$24

Deli ryetoast, pastrami, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, russian dressing, fries. (NF, GFO)

pasta of the day
$28

prawns, crab meat , heirloom tomato, basil, chilli, garlic, white wine, parsley, spaghetti DFO

Katsu wagyu beef sandwich
$28

Cos lettuces, worcestershire mayo, pickle cucumber and chips with aioli. (NF.GFO)

Truffle and parmesan fries
$11

Truffle olive oil, parmesan cheese, aioli

Vietnamese Banh Mi
$24

Pork chop, sliced carrot & cucumber, spring onion, coriander, mayo and chips with aioli. (NF. GFO)

French Fries
$9

French fries with aioli sauce (GF.DF.NF.VGO)

Tempura prawn soba
$22

Cold soba, edamame, pickle radish, red ginger, bok choy and sliced seaweed. (NF.GFO)

Hot Drinks

Flat White (Regular)
$4.30
Flat White (Large)
$5.30
Cappuccino (Regular)
$4.30
Cappuccino (Large)
$5.30
Latte (Regular)
$4.30
Latte (Large)
$5.30
Chai Latte (Regular)
$4.30
Chai Latte (Large)
$5.30
Hot Chocolate (Regular)
$5
Hot Chocolate (Large)
$6
Mocha (Regular)
$5
Mocha (Large)
$6
Matcha Latte
$5
Long Black (Regular)
$4.30
Long Black (Large)
$5.30
Dirty Chai (Regular)
$5
Dirty Chai (Large)
$6
Doppio
$3.80
Black Tea
$5
Turmeric Latte (Regular)
$5
Turmeric Latte (Large)
$6
Piccolo
$4.10
Short Macchiato
$3.80
Chai Tea
$5
Long Macchiato (Regular)
$4.30
Long Macchiato (Large)
$5.30
Short Black
$3.80
Double Ristretto
$4.10
Green Tea
$5

Spring green.

Herbal Tea
$5.50

Cold Drinks

Iced Latte
$6.50
Milkshake
$8.50
Iced Coffee
$8
Thickshake
$10
Red Tonic
$9.50

Watermelon, strawberry, cherry, pineapple, mint and ice.

Iced Long Black
$6.50
Orange Tonic
$9.50

Orange, mango, pineapple, coconut water and ice.

Iced Chai Latte
$6.50
Iced Mocha
$8
Soft Drink
$4.80
Iced Chocolate
$8
Orange Juice
$9

Orange juice

Watermelon Juice
$9

Watermelon juice

Apple juice
$9

apple juice

Mix berry and avo smoothie
$11

mix berry, avocado, ice cream, apple juice, coconjut water

banana cinnmon smoothie
$11

banana, ice cream, cinnmon, honey, milk

Sparkling Wine

Pete’s Pure Prosecco
$11

Murray Darling, NSW

Early Days Brut Cuvee
$13

Edan Valley, SA

Champage Devaux Cuvée Brut
$150

Champagne, France

Sweet Wine

Toorak Estate Amesbury Moscato Gold
$11

Riverina, NSW

White Wine

Twill & Daisy Sauvignon Blanc
$11

Murray Darling, NSW

Killimoon Sauvignon Blanc
$15

Marlborough, NZ

Churchview Chardonnay
$13

Margaret River, WA

Pete’s Pure Piont Grigio
$11

Murray Darling, NSW

Toroa Pinot Gris
$13

Marlborough, NZ

Rosé Wine

Silverleaf Rose
$13

Margaret River, WA

Red Wine

Twill & Daisy Pinot Noir
$11

Murray Darling, NSW

Sensi Pinot Noir
$16

Tuscany, Italy

Pete’s Pure Shiraz
$11

Murray Darling, NSW

Serafino Shiraz
$15

McLaren Vale, SA

Stonehorse Cabernet
$15

MClare Valley, SA

Beer & Cider

Peroni Nastro Azzuro
$10

3.5% ALC./VOL.

Sapporo
$11

5.0% ALC./VOL.

Stone & Woood Pacific Ale
$11

4.4% ALC./VOL.

Scape Goat Apple Cider
$10

4.5% ALC./VOL.

Signature Cocktails

trigger happy (yuzu whiskey sour)
$21

toki japanese blended whiskey, kochi yuzu, aromatic bitter & egg white

mexican standoff (spicy margarita)
$20

sliver tequila, lime, cointreau, ginger beer & jalapeno

pistol whip (lychee & elderflower martini)
$20

london dry gin, st~ germain elderflower, lychee, lemon

cocked & loaded (long island iced tea)
$22

vodka, gin, white rum, tequila, cointreau, english breakfast tea syrup, soda, lemon

Classic Cocktails

mimosa
$10

orange juice, sparkling wine

espresso martini
$17

vodka, mr. black cold brew coffee liqueur, espresso

aperol spritz
$16

sparkling wine, aperol , soda, orange

bloody mary
$16

vodka, tomato juice, worcestershire, lemon, celery bitters, salt & pepper

Bullrush Bistro

Bullrush Bistro brings Texas-style barbecue to central Toowong, specialising in long-cooked beef and pork served in a casual smokehouse setting. It is a strong option for diners interested in smoky flavours and generous portions rather than delicate presentation or formal service.

Beef brisket and short ribs are among the restaurant’s defining dishes, with the meat smoked for many hours to develop a pronounced bark and pink smoke ring. The slow cooking helps break down tougher cuts, producing the soft texture expected from traditional American barbecue. Coleslaw and other fresher sides help balance the richness of the meat.

The relaxed dining room and outdoor terrace work equally well for a casual dinner or group celebration. A private room is available for larger gatherings, while the full drinks list makes it possible to settle in over a shared selection of brisket, ribs and sides. Diners with smaller appetites may prefer to order several meats for the table rather than tackling a large serving individually.

Address: 41 Sherwood Road, Toowong QLD 4066

Bullrush Bistro Menu

Build Your Salad

Beef Brisket Salad
$22.40

Garden salad with balsamic dressing, crunchy croutons, and tzatziki.

Pull Pork Salad
$22.40

Garden salad with balsamic dressing, crunchy croutons, and tzatziki.

Chicken Salad
$22.40

Garden salad with balsamic dressing, crunchy croutons, and tzatziki.

Halloumi Salad (VG)
$18.60

Garden salad with balsamic dressing, crunchy croutons, and tzatziki.

Smoke and Pita/Bread

Beef Brisket & Pita/bread
$23.20

100g to 150g. Smoked meat, pita/bread, pickle and tzatziki.

Pull Pork & Pita/bread
$19.40

100g to 150g. Smoked meat, pita/bread, pickle and tzatziki.

Beef Short Rib & Pita/bread
$61.90

Approximately 350g. Smoked meat, pita/bread, pickle and tzatziki.

Smoked Pork Rib & Pita/bread
$44.50

Half rack. Smoked meat, pita/bread, pickle and tzatziki.

Burgers

Bullrush Signature Burger
$31.30

12-hour slow-cooked beef brisket, pickles, jalapenos, lettuce, cheese slice, and house-made BBQ sauce & burger sauce.

Black Angus Beef Burger
$26.30

Angus beef patty, bacon, Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and house-made BBQ sauce.

Smoked Beef Rib Burger
$47.50

Marbled grain-fed beef rib, Coleslaw, Jack cheese, and tzatziki sauce.

Smoky Beef Hot Dog
$18.80

Smoke beef sausage, cheese sauce, smoky barbecue sauce, American mustard, and tomato salsa.

Pulled Pork Burger
$23.80

Slow-cooked pulled pork, coleslaw, and white Alabama sauce.

Red Win burger
$26.30

Angus beef patty, Bacon, Feta cheese, Red wine onion, House-made BBQ sauce

Smoked Platter

Smoked Beef Brisket Smoked Platter
$47.50

200g to 250g. 12 hours slow-cooked. Includes chips, pickles, jalapenos, pita/bread, barbecue sauce and coleslaw.

Smoked Pull Pork Smoked Platter
$42.50

200g to 250g. Eight-hour slow-cooked shoulder pulled. Includes chips, pickles, jalapenos, pita/bread, barbecue sauce and coleslaw.

Smoked Beef Short Rib Smoked Platter
$65

Approximately 350g. Marbled grain fed. Includes chips, pickles, jalapenos, pita/bread, barbecue sauce and coleslaw.

Smoked Pork Ribs Smoked Platter
$57.50

Includes chips, pickles, jalapenos, pita/bread, barbecue sauce and coleslaw.

Smoked Chicken Smoked Platter
$25

Includes chips, pickles, jalapenos, pita/bread, barbecue sauce and coleslaw.

Share Platter for Two
$97.50

Beef brisket, pulled pork, beef sausage, Mac & Cheese, grilled corns and onion rings. Includes chips, pickles, jalapenos, pita/bread, barbecue sauce and coleslaw.

Ultimate Smoked Platter

Ultimate Smoked Platter (for 4-6 people)
$400

Giant meat combo for four to six persons. Beef brisket, pulled pork, beef short rib, pork ribs, beef sausages, chicken wings, coleslaw, pickles, jalapenos, chips, pita bread/Bread, onion rings, grilled corn, grilled vege, barbecue sauce, tzatziki, smoky barbecue sauce and white Alabama sauce.

Kids Meal

Chicken Nuggets with Chips and Tomato Sauce
$22.50

Includes small soft drink or apple juice.

Beef Slider with Chips and Tomato Sauce
$22.50

Includes small soft drink or apple juice.

Extra

Bullrush Loaded Chips
$26.30

Chips topped with house-made bbq sauce, cheese sauce, smashed avocado and tzatziki.

Chicken Wings (6-8 ea)
$17.50

Juicy chicken wings, seasoned to perfection for a savory delight.

Parmesan Truffle chips with Aioli
$18.75

Crisp chips infused with parmesan and truffle, served with a smooth aioli dip.

Add On

100g Beef Brisket
$16.25

Order per 100g.

100g Pulled Pork
$12.50

Order per 100g.

Beef Sausage
$8.20

Each.

Beef Short Rib
$55

Approximately 350g.

Pork Rib (Half Rack)
$37.50

Half rack.

Pita and Tzatziki Dip
$8.20

Soft pita paired with creamy tzatziki dip, perfect as a savory add-on to your meal.

Coleslaw
$8.20

Crisp and refreshing coleslaw, perfect as an add-on to any meal.

Bowl of Chips with Aioli sauce
$11.30

Crispy chips, perfect as an add-on to any meal.

Onion Rings
$15

Crispy onion rings, perfect as an add-on to any meal.

Cheesy Garlic Bread
$15

Crispy bread topped with melted cheese and a hint of garlic for a savory delight.

Grilled Corn (3-4 ea)
$7.50

Grilled corn, a smoky delight, perfect as an add-on to enhance your meal with its charred, sweet flavor.

Grilled Broccolini
$11.30

Tender broccolini, perfectly grilled for a smoky, charred flavor. Ideal as a savory add-on to any meal.

Garden salad
$8.20

Fresh greens and veggies tossed with crisp croutons.

Grilled eggplant
$11.30

Slices of eggplant prepared with a smoky flavour, perfect as an add-on to your meal.

Sauce

House made tomato BBQ sauce
$2

Rich tomato BBQ sauce crafted in-house for a tangy, smoky flavor perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes.

Smoke BBQ Sauce
$2

Rich and tangy sauce, perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes with a smoky, savory kick.

Buffalo Sauce
$2

Spicy and tangy sauce perfect for wings or dipping, crafted with a bold blend of flavors.

White Alabama Sauce
$2

Tangy and creamy sauce with a hint of spice, perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes.

Cheese Sauce
$2

Rich and creamy cheese sauce, perfect for adding a savory touch to your favorite dishes.

Garlic Aioli
$2

Creamy garlic sauce perfect for dipping or spreading, adding a rich, savory touch to any dish.

Tzatziki sauce
$2

A creamy blend of yoghurt, cucumber, garlic, and herbs, perfect for dipping or adding a cool touch to dishes.

Tomato Sauce
$2

Classic tomato-based sauce, smooth and versatile for a variety of dishes.

Sriracha Mayo
$2

Creamy blend with a hint of chilli, perfect for adding a smooth, tangy touch to your dishes.

Truffle mayo
$3

Creamy sauce infused with the distinctive aroma and flavour of truffle.

Pesto (incl nuts)
$3

A classic sauce blending nuts with aromatic herbs for a rich, creamy texture.

Smoked pita wrap

Pull Pork Regular Wrap
$18.70

Smoke meat, house-made BBQ sauce, Tzatziki, Red onion, Tomato, Chips. Wrap in a pita

Halloumi regular Wrap
$17.40

Smoke meat, house-made BBQ sauce, Tzatziki, Red onion, Tomato, Chips. Wrap in a pita

Meat Plates

Beef Brisket Meat Plate
$24.50

Smoke meat, bread or steamed rice, Chips, burger sauce and garden salad

Pull Pork Meat Plate
$21.90

Smoke meat, bread or steamed rice, Chips, burger sauce and garden salad

Halloumi Meat Plate
$20.60

Smoke meat, bread or steamed rice, Chips, burger sauce and garden salad

Spaghetti

Beef Brisket spaghetti
$28.60

Tender beef brisket paired with traditional tomato spaghetti for a hearty, savory delight.

Pull pork spaghetti
$22.40

Tender pulled pork tossed with traditional tomato spaghetti for a delightful fusion of flavors.

Chicken spaghetti
$21.20

Tender smoked chicken with traditional tomato spaghetti.

Bacon spaghetti
$16.20

Spaghetti combined with crispy bacon for a simple, classic pasta dish.

Rice bowl

Beef brisket rice
$23.20

Tender beef brisket, red wine onion and grilled vege

Pull pork rice
$19.40

Tender pulled pork served over a bed of rice, combining simple ingredients for a classic meal.

Smoke chicken rice
$21.80

Smoked chicken served over rice, offering a simple and hearty meal.

Beef short rib rice
$61.80

Tender beef short ribs served over steamed rice.

Drink

Can of Coke
$3.75
Can of no sugar coke
$3.75
Can of sprite
$3.75

Juice

Orange Juice

Freshly squeezed juice from oranges.

Apple Juice

Pitch & Fork

Pitch & Fork occupies the clubhouse at Toowong’s Wests Rugby Club, overlooking the playing fields and nearby Memorial Park. The mostly alfresco dining area is casual and family-friendly, but the kitchen takes a more ambitious approach than the location might initially suggest.

The daytime menu combines classic café food with modern Australian and international influences. Breakfast choices can include blueberry and ricotta hotcakes, field mushrooms, a smoked ocean-trout omelette and a breakfast Caesar finished with bacon, croutons, parmesan and a poached egg. House-made banana bread and lighter fruit dishes suit diners wanting a simpler start.

Lunch moves towards salads, burgers, seafood and reworked clubhouse favourites. The broad selection makes Pitch & Fork useful for families and groups whose members want different styles of food. Its outdoor orientation is particularly pleasant in mild weather, although the café’s connection to the rugby club means the atmosphere may become busier around sporting events.

Address: Memorial Park, 65 Sylvan Road, Toowong QLD 4066

Pitch & Fork Menu

Vegetarian

CAULIFLOWER

Side Dishes

PICKLES

Chicken

FRIED CHICKEN

Gyros

GYROS

American Food

EGGS BENEDICT

Toppings

TOPPINGS

Kids' Menu

KIDS FISH
$26

Burgers & Sandwiches

ANGUS BURGER
$34

Chef's Specials

GRILLED BARRAMUNDI
$41

Modifiers

HAM CHEESE TOASTIE
$15

Kids Lunch

KARRAGE CHICKEN (DF)
$26

Burger

CHEESEBURGER
BACON CHEESEBURGER

Starters & Salads

POTATO CHIPS
FRENCH FRIES

Sauces

HOLLANDAISE
AIOLI

Dessert

CREPES
BANANA BREAD

Toast

TOAST
$13
FRENCH TOAST
EGGS ON TOAST

All Day Brunch

HUEVOS RANCHEROS HASH
$35
HOUSE MADE BANANA BREAD (V)
$15
KARRAGE CHICKEN BAO BUNS
$39
MACADAMIA MILK PORRIDGE
$27
MISO PUMPKIN BOW
$35
RED BEAN PANCAKES
$35
EGGS YOUR WAY (GFO,V)
$20
SMASHED AVOCADO (GFO,V
$33
MUSHROOM ROSTI (V)
$39
SWEET POTATO AND KIMCHI FRITTERS
$35
MASSAMAN BEEF CHEEKS
$39

Smoothies

SMOOTHIE

Indian

CHAI

Milkshakes

MILKSHAKE

Beverages

JUICES

Hot Drinks

COFFEE
TEA

Coffee

ESPRESSO
CAPPUCCINO
LATTE

Toowong Fish Market

Toowong Fish Market combines a suburban seafood retailer with a casual cooked-food counter. Customers can purchase seafood to prepare at home or order uncomplicated dishes for takeaway, making it different from the full-service restaurants and cafés elsewhere in this guide.

Fish and chips remain the most straightforward choice, with platters available for diners wanting a broader selection. The display can also include oysters, prawns, salmon sashimi and other seafood that changes according to supply. Occasional lunchtime offers and meals designed for two can provide better value than ordering several items separately.

The experience is functional and convenience-focused, with limited seating compared with a conventional restaurant. It is best suited to a quick seafood meal or a takeaway order rather than a long occasion. Because the available catch changes, customers looking for a particular variety of fish or shellfish may wish to contact the market before visiting.

Address: Shop 4, 530 Milton Road, Toowong QLD 4066

Toowoong Fish Market Menu

Top Sellers

Potato Scallop
$1.65
Cod
$9.79
6 Calamari Ring
$9.79
Snapper
$15.29
Large Chips
$8.79
Barramundi
$15.29

Fish

Cod
$9.79
Salmon
$15.29
Sea Perch
$15.29
Barramundi
$15.29
Snapper
$15.29
6 Calamari Ring
$9.79
6 Sea Scallop
$15.29
5 Prawn Cutlet
$15.29
Salt & Pepper Squid
$13.09
Battered Mornay Oyster (12 Pcs)
$38.50
Battered Mornay Oyster (6 Pcs)
$19.80
Battered Kilpatrik Oyster (12 Pcs)
$38.50
Battered Kilpatrik Oyster (6 Pcs)
$19.80

Kids Meal

Chips + Pop-Top Juice

4 Chicken Nuggets
$8.79
4 Calamari Rings
$8.79
4 Fish Fingers
$8.79

Pack

Mini Catch for One
$21.89

4 Fish Finger 4 Calamari Rings 1 Seafood Stick 1 Prawn Cutlet Chips & Sauce

Platter for Two
$36.19

2 Fish of the Day/Cod 2 Prawn Cutlets 4 Calamari Rings Chips & Sauce

Family Pack for Four
$60.39

4 Fish of the Day/Cod 6 Calamari Rings 4 Prawn Cutlets Medium Chips & Sauce

Family Pack for Six
$76.89

6 Fish of the Day/Cod 6 Calamari Rings 3 Seafood Sticks 6 Seafood Bites Large Chips & Sauce

Four Cod Pack
$40.59

4 Cod Medium Chips & Sauce

Homemade Burgers

Hamburger
$9.90
Steak Burger
$10.45
Fish Burger
$9.90
Bacon & Egg Burger
$9.35
Chicken Burger
$9.90
Grilled Cajun Chicken Burger
$10.45

Salad

Greek Salad
$7.15
Coleslaw Salad
$7.15
Seafood Salad
$8.25
Pesto Salad
$8.25

Sides

Seafood Bites
$1.10
Potato Scallop
$1.65
Dim Sim Small
$1.65
Seafood Sticks
$1.65
Battered Sav
$2.75
Chiko Roll
$2.75
Spring Roll
$1.65
Fish Cake
$2.75
Pineapple Fritters
$2.20
Fish Fingers
$1.65
Prawn Cutlet
$3.29
Sea Scallop
$3.29

Chips

Small Chips
$4.39
Medium Chips
$6.59
Large Chips
$8.79
Jumbo Chips
$12.09
Beer Battered Chips
$6.05
Sweet Potato Chips
$6.05

Sauces

Homemade Seafood Sauce
$2.75
Tartare Sauce
$2.75
Aioli Sauce
$2.75
Gravy
$2.20
Tomato Sauce
$2.20
BBQ Sauce
$2.20

Drinks

Soft Drink (375ml Can)
$2.75
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
$3.85
Powerade
$4.40
Monster Energy Drinks
$5.50
Soft Drink (1.25L Bottle)
$5.50
Bottled Water
$2.20
Sparkling Water
$3.85

Final Thoughts

Toowong’s restaurant scene covers far more than convenient food around the shopping centre. Corner Store Cafe and The Gunshop Cafe are reliable brunch destinations, while The Boatshed provides the suburb’s most steak-focused dining experience. The Regatta Hotel supplies history, river views and a livelier social setting.

Bullrush Bistro offers something distinctive for barbecue enthusiasts, Pitch & Fork combines family-friendly surroundings with a creative café menu, and Toowong Fish Market fills the need for uncomplicated seafood and takeaway. Together, these venues give Toowong a dining identity that balances established local favourites with newer specialist restaurants.

Sam

Sam