Lyrebird

4.5

2185 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

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
Area
South Brisbane
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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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 2,185 people are saying

Lyrebird reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Inner Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lyrebird offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the "great value" of high tea and "efficient service" before shows. The ambiance is "perfect" for a pre-theater meal, and the staff are "friendly and helpful." Highly recommended for its convenience to QPAC.

2,186 Reviews

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Jennifer
Brisbane2 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Lyrebird ambience and last night ‘s service was excellent . However , the Italian menu is not matched with good , authentic Italian cooking . Why use matured cheese when you could be using parmigiano reggiano? Cooking just not up to standard for an upmarket eatery .
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Francois
Sunshine Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb cuisine. Attentive service. Pleasant ambience. Highly recommended.
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Geoff
Brisbane1 review
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Mains were way too salty. Service has excellent. Appreciated Mia went way above to help us
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Kelly
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fabulous and we were in and out within 90 mins so we could get to the show. Service was lovely.
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OpenTable Diner
Singapore3 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service is always professional & prompt. Glass of Bird in Hand & oysters to share as a starter were excellent. Sadly the set menu special is no longer available, so it was not such good value.
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OpenTable Diner
Brisbane1 review
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Very disappointed that main course took way longer to arrive than should have … especially when the wait staff assured us that will have us out in time for the show. Had to follow up to where our meals were … ended up leaving food and gulping down our wine. A $200 disappointment.
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Ian
Brisbane2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delicious food as always and the service was so friendly and efficient to get us to our performance with time to spare. Beautiful experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Gold Coast2 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Arrived at 5:40 for our dinner reservation and received our main course 6:35 almost an hour after we sat down. We then had to gulp it down so we could get upstairs for the show at 7:00. Very very slow.
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Lancia
Gold Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Arriving at 5.45pm the Lyrebird was packed. We wondered if we would get fed in time. No worries. Great food, nice wine, friendly efficient service. They asked when our show started so everything was timed well. Always impressed how they pump out consistently high quality food in a very short space of time. 10/10 Lyrebird team!
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Sharyn
Sydney2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good value for money. Disappointed with the petit fours
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FAQs

Lyrebird is rated 4.5 stars by 2185 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Area
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
Gluten-free Options

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

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Lyrebird

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About this restaurant

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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