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The Balfour Kitchen & Bar

Name: The Balfour Kitchen & Bar
Address: 37 Balfour Street, New Farm (QLD), 4005, Australia
Price range: $80 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.3

9.3/10

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37 Balfour Street, 4005 New Farm (QLD)See map

Average price $80

TASTE IT ALL MENU - For the table to share $80

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Meet the Chef

Chef Nick Stapleton is primarily inspired by Vietnamese cuisine but also draws on traditional French techniques. Growing up with a mother who had her own restaurant, Nick learnt to love simple cooking that respected the ingredients; pasta, roast chicken, slow-cooked pork shoulder. Now an acclaimed chef with several awards under his hat, Nick has brought his creative vision to an impressive roll call of kitchens including the London Club, , Survey Co, Gordita and Ginger’s Diner.

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Chef Lachlan Horstman

Average price $80
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Average price is calculated based on starter/main course or main course/dessert, excluding drinks. Prices have been provided by the restaurant. The average price is indicative.

Chicken Pb & J Bao - Crispy Fried Chicken, House Made Satay, Raspberry Gel: $8
Kimchi Pork Bao - Pork Belly, House Made Kimchi, Hot and Sweet Sauce, Caramelised Apple: $8
Soy Glazed Eggplant Bao - Tempura Battered Eggplant, Soy Bean Sauce, Roast Tomato: $8

Taste It All Menu - For The Table to Share $80

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9.3/10

Excellent389 reviews

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Nicola K.
18 October 2021 • 6 reviews
8/10
Very big food portions, we shared a main and three sides and probably finished half. Plenty of left overs for dinner the next day!

Dana L.
9 October 2021 • 2 reviews
10/10
Lovely atmosphere, beautiful setting, very attentive waitress and delectable food. Would love to go back soon, was a fantastic experience for a first time visit.

David W.
8 October 2021 • 29 reviews
7.5/10
The food was very tasty vegetarian tasting menu. Been a few times and this is always great food. The location is really great and outside dinning excellent. Yesterday’s service was

Monte H.
6 October 2021 • 3 reviews
8/10
The Balfour rarely disappoints. Quality and service extremely high. Had the "eat everything" share menu. Good portion size and quality. Starting to become a bit dated.

Danielle L.
21 September 2021 • 10 reviews
10/10
Great atmosphere and very nice setting. Great building, a queenslander, using the decking area for tables.

Chris R.
12 September 2021 • 1 review
9.5/10
Great food, nice setting, great service

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8 September 2021 • 1 review
9/10
Wonderful from start to finish. To the service and the food. Thank you for an awesome evening!

Karyn M.
21 August 2021 • 1 review
9/10
We arrived a little early and took a seat at the cute rooftop bar overlooking the City. Unfortunately that night they appeared short staff so the bar was not attended so we had a l

George C
16 August 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Very happy with everything. Excellent service and food, wine. The place is quite exquisite. The rooftop bar has beautiful views. Will certainly come again. Gyorgy

Jade Wu
14 August 2021 • 1 review
4.5/10
The taste is under average. And it's overpriced. For one duck leg charged 46 dollars with really under average taste, I wouldn't recommend it at all. Service is really bad. No one

Jaime W.
14 August 2021 • 1 review
7/10
Beautiful setting, friendly staff and Food was ok but little confusing.

Stephen N.
25 July 2021 • 2 reviews
10/10
Great experience food and service. Some Asian fusion flavours. Breakfast I had the Korean pork

Sonia W.
19 July 2021 • 2 reviews
10/10
Beautiful atmosphere, quiet balcony seating, incredible food and very friendly wait staff. We had the tasting menu which gave a great selection with perfect portion sizes for 4 people

Shelly C.
17 July 2021 • 4 reviews
9.5/10
Excellent atmosphere in the courtyard just a bit chilly as the heaters were broken. Highly recommend the 'taste it all menu' otherwise definitely the beef cheeks.

Sophie P.
17 June 2021 • 1 review
9.5/10
The food was delicious, with generous portions and the coffee also superb! The service was warm, friendly and helpful, and atmosphere tranquil. We had a very enjoyable celebratory breakfast!

David W.
12 June 2021 • 29 reviews
9/10
Great professional and friendly services. Efficient. Great vegan choices and the wine options we good. Bar area is worth a visit. Staff were helpful and knew the best options from the menu

Nicholas S.
29 May 2021 • 1 review
10/10
6 Year anniversary date night. Belfour was so romantic, the food was amazing, the staff were warm and skilled. Just a super amazing gem. Go, you will not be disappointed.

Pauline S
29 May 2021 • 57 reviews
8.5/10
Most plates are full of taste such as the sweet n sour pork entree, turmeric soup. The drunken chicken is a bit let down, the taste is not enough to me but meat itself is very tend

Bede M.
27 May 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Great food, friendly and knowledgeable staff, beautiful venue. Their menu changes every 3 to 4 months and we will be back to see what they offer next.

Jill L.
18 May 2021 • 1 review
10/10
The food was exceptional especially the Pork ribs.We celebrated our anniversary .The setting was perfect as it was quiet & it has a romantic ambience .We will definitely be dining

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Opening time

Breakfast 7:30am - 11:00am - Daily

Lunch 12pm - 1:30pm - Sat & Sun only

Dinner 5pm - 9pm - Mon - Sat

For Groups of 8+ Please call 07 3358 8888 to book

How to get to the restaurant

37 Balfour Street, 4005, New Farm (QLD), Australia

Directions to get there

Brisbane City, New Farm

About the restaurant

Escape the bustle of the city to our charming and serene Queenslander – with Modern Vietnamese dining on the veranda, relaxed gatherings under fragrant frangipanis or cocktails on the Rooftop Bar as the sun sets over the iconic Story Bridge.

Our edgy Modern Vietnamese inspired cuisine with a French twist, will entice those with a palate for fresh, light and punchy which also includes a delicious selection of vegan and vegetarian options. The enticing menu is the creation of Head Chef Nick Stapleton and showcases local Queensland ingredients, fresh and cooked, with beautifully balanced Asian aromats and the distinctive sweet, hot, sour and salty flavours of Vietnamese cuisine at its best.

Breakfast at Balfour, almost a Brisbane institution, is a must; the perfect place to start the day. Linger with friends over High Tea, lazy lunches or sunset cocktails in our rooftop bar.

For those with dietary requirements, our Chefs are here to please.

Head Chef Nick Stapleton showcases local Queensland ingredients with beautifully balanced Asian aromats and the distinctive sweet, hot, sour and salty flavours of Vietnamese cuisine at its best.

While respecting the traditions of French and Asian cuisines, he brings a rebellious flair to the fusion, inspired by the image of a Vietnamese chef cooking to comfort a Frenchman far from home.