Bird's Nest - West End

Name: Bird's Nest - West End
Address: Shop 5/220 Melbourne St, South Brisbane, AU-QLD, Australia, 4101
Telephone: 1300 247 367
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (11)

$40 and under

Japanese

Shop 5/220 Melbourne St, South Brisbane, AU-QLD 4101

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Bird's Nest Yakitori Bar brings authentic Japanese cuisine to the heart of West End. Enter a lively izakaya atmosphere with hand-carved wooden screens, bar-style seating, and a beautiful fresco of the Brisbane River. Our menu highlights the ancient yakitori cooking method, featuring skewers of meat and vegetables grilled over white charcoal for exceptional tenderness. Enjoy a variety of options, including chicken, pork belly, garlic prawns, and king oyster mushrooms, along with izakaya favorites like bao buns, takoyaki, and gyoza. For a complete experience, try our Omakase course, which includes a selection of chef's choice skewers, salad, rice, and dessert. If you prefer something lighter, our lunch specials offer great value. Complement your meal with our extensive drinks list, featuring Japanese beers, sake, shochu, and unique cocktails. Whether you want a refreshing beer or a creative drink, Bird's Nest has you covered.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
1300 247 367
Website
http://www.birdsnest.co/locations-and-menus/west-end/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Shop 5/220 Melbourne St, South Brisbane, AU-QLD 4101
Neighborhood
West End
Cross street
Boundary Street and Edmondstone Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Busses 192, 196, 199, and N199 Stop at Melbourne St at Manning Street, stop 4
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 11 people are saying

Bird's Nest - West End reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Bird's Nest - West End offers a "great vibe," with "simply outstanding" food and "excellent service." Guests enjoy the "most tender chicken" and a modern Japanese menu. The cozy atmosphere, accommodating staff, and an impressive sake selection make it a standout choice for both romantic nights and family dinners.

11 Reviews

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Chris
Victoria2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, service is very rushed. Not a place to have a quiet dinner for two. Food is good. Little over priced for the quality of food. Drinks are good and priced well. A fun dinner overall.
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Lisa
Brisbane3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant just gets it right. Always enjoy myself.
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Chris
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was simply outstanding, and the service was excellent. We will go back
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Marigold
Gold Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most tender chicken I've ever had!!! The food was so perfectly cooked that it was actually remarkable, literally, we all commented on it. The service was great, the booth was a cosy place to sit, which made the experience private and yet not sterile. We would definitely recommend this place.
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Patrick
New South Wales5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Reasonably priced Yaki tori modern Japanese restaurant. Nice selection of Japanese drinks and an opportunity to enjoy a sake tasting selection of 4 sakes. The sakes were nice, however a little small on the serving size and I always like to have a printed menu of the sakes to remind me of what I am having. This way I can always find a bottle of preferred sake online from one of the online shops now available in Australia. In saying that the staff did give a fair description of the sake as it was being served. The decor was modern and if you are looking for a smoky izakaya like yakitori bar similar to what you may have experienced in Japan this will not meet your expectations. We sat at a bench during our experience to watch the staff working over the grill as I also like to make my own yakitori at home.
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Rambod
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Doesn't get any better. They excel in all aspects. Loved it!
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Sithmi
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great vibe and excellent service :)
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Alexandra
Sunshine Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have diner at multiple birds nest many times and have always walked away satisfied. Whilst a pricier option for a family dinner, we have yet to eat a bad meal or be unhappy. With a coeliac family member, it’s nice to be able to eat a range of dishes that are enjoyable for everyone. Birds nest is a firm family favourite.
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Leanne VIP
Gold Coast7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our night here. The staff were so accomodating and gave us a booth so we could have a little privacy for a romantic night. The food was great. The atmosphere was perfect for a cosy dinner out, and the service was outstanding! Definitely recommend.
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Therese
Brisbane2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been to Birds Nest west end several times and it's one of my favourites in Brisbane. The food is always so good and the staff are super lovely
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Bird's Nest - West End is rated 4.7 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Shop 5/220 Melbourne St, South Brisbane, AU-QLD 4101

Additional information

Cross street
Boundary Street and Edmondstone Street
Neighborhood
West End
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Busses 192, 196, 199, and N199 Stop at Melbourne St at Manning Street, stop 4
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.birdsnest.co/locations-and-menus/west-end/
Phone number
1300 247 367

Bird's Nest - West End

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