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Southside, South Brisbane, AU-QLD

Southside

4.6
4.6
1229 Reviews
$41 to $100
Asian
A jungle-set urban oasis in the heart of the Fish Lane dining precinct. A Mod-Chinese restaurant brought to you from the folks behind Rick Shores. 

Head Chef Benny Lam has curated a specialist menu that will tantalise the taste buds. The venue is set to feature house made dim sum, and the classic Chinese wok style dishes which the team is known for, alongside the inclusion of the venue's own noodle rolling room which is set to catch the glaze of all pedestrians through Melbourne street. 

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Asian

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (07) 3067 7269

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Benny Lam

Experiences

  • Signature Feed Me Banquet $99pp

    A$99.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    We invite all groups of 1-12 to dine on our specially curated 3 course Signature Banquet. This elevated menu showcases our signature flavours and most loved dishes. We can cater to most dietaries, so please make a note in your reservation. For special dietary requests, please contact us directly. We cannot accommodate dietaries unless this has been discussed and confirmed with Southside directly. This menu can be viewed via our website https://www.southside-restaurant.com.au/menus
  • Southside Banquet $79pp

    A$79.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    We invite all groups of 8 or more to enjoy our Southside Banquet. You’ll enjoy a journey through the senses while allowing you the time to just sit back, relax and enjoy your Southside experience. We can cater to most dietaries, so please make a note in your reservation. For special dietary requests, please contact us directly. We cannot accommodate dietaries unless this has been discussed and confirmed with Southside directly. This menu can be viewed via our website https://www.southside-restaurant.com.au/menus

What 1,229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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  • Brisbane

    Hot spot

  • Brisbane

    Most Booked

  • Inner Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Inner Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Inner Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Inner Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Inner Suburbs

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal! Great service! Great value!! Will defiantly be coming back!!
  2. JessieS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tasty spring rolls. Quick service and were able to seat us early.
  3. Bella

    Brisbane

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Nice ambiance and lovely staff👍🏻 Worst Margarita I’ve ever tasted. Lolly water consisting of mostly a glass of ice for $21. No salt rim. Pork tasty but full of soft fat.
  4. BelindaC

    Brisbane

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food was nice and easy to share. Only feedback is that it was difficult to get the attention of the waiters in the outdoor seating are
  5. SeanS

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food. The beef short rib, prawn toast and dumplings are 10/10
  6. AmyL

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is simply delicious food! Big (new) fan! The Babylon is my top pick for Brekky
  7. David

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My second time to Southside after being introduced by a friend. Took my daughter there before seeing a show. Just around the corner from QPAC this place is ideal for pre show lunch or dinner. Staff are friendly and effective. Food is delicious.
  8. SherylB

    Brisbane

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were shown to our seats, and after making a selection we’re keen to taste. The food was innovative, devious and tasty.
  9. LindaW

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bianca who served us was one the best ever. Just the right amount of attention.
  10. MichelleW

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant - would highly recommend - food and ambience was up there
  11. MissyLR

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My 3rd visit to Southside and once again it did not disappoint! Outstanding service, food, drinks and ambiance. Looking forward to returning soon.
  12. LauraB

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience2
    I booked a week in advance and I was seated outside with no option to choose, we all had to dine with our jackets on because of the wind. It seemed like there was only one waitress looking after the outdoor area, our table was was slightly hidden behind some plants and we barely received any service, the empty plates were left on the table until the next course. We all ordered set menu and when we did the waiter asked “are you feeling hungry?” I assumed the set menu was quite generous but I then realised why he was asking the question. Set menu $99pp (drinks excluded) is literally one bite of each dish each, the only substantial meal was the steak at the end. We all finished our dinner still feeling hungry. The food was excellent though and the restaurant is very pretty overall. Our table wasn’t in an ideal spot and it was quite loud because of the train running next to us. We ended up paying $542 in 4 people with 4 set menus and 4 drinks, the quality of the food is very good but also very little to eat. If I’ll happen to be back I’ll make sure to request an indoor table and I won’t order the set menu again.
  13. KrnS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food and service amazing, recommend Southside for a lovely dinner with friends
  14. SimoneM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food & service and we had a show booking at QPAC and they were so efficient in getting our food & drinks out. The most amazing food, we will definitely be back, thank you.
  15. StephanieB

    Exclusive

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing restaurant, food was exceptional, delicious. The ambiance was perfect. Will definitely be going again
  16. JustinN

    New South Wales

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and attentive service
  17. MarkB

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our second dining experience a Southside and excellent again. The location is unique, on Fish Lane. The menu has a great variety and the quality of the food is outstanding. The Service is friendly and efficient, which makes for an enjoyable dining experience. Highly recommend this restaurant.
  18. AriarneS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner! Great customer service! I look forward to coming back.
  19. AlishaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing food, service wasn’t as great as the last time we attended
  20. MaureenB

    Gold Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful food, especially the wagyu. Exceptional service. Thank you for catering for my gf coeliac diet.
  21. Lukey

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Ok Guys, We both My Wife & I thoroughly enjoyed southside for my wife’s birthday food service & food was perfect. Just one negative that is I did not enjoy the loud music, not my cup of tea could have been a little, softer, gentle romantic, not so loud. Would a come again yes. Thanks Luke.
  22. JanH

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We were a table of four and chose to share food so we were able to taste more dishes. Food was delicious . Took awhile for us to be served but once that happened service was rightly timed. They were also aware that we were going to Qpac so we were able to enjoy our experience without being hurried
  23. Olivia

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amber was lovely. Very attentive without being intrusive. Lovely food and atmosphere
  24. BrodieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible, as always. Relieved really good service from Marco, looked after us well :)
  25. GeoffB

    Exclusive

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great food, wine & service terrific. Outlook terrific, very calming. Certainly recommend
  26. JasonM

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Great balance of flavours and level of spice. Our waiter Marco was great.
  27. Livh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great experience, amazing food, highly recommend!
  28. Sonita

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Felt like I was on a tropical island with all the decorated greenery. Indulged in the best Duck Ragu and the "soft" egg fried rice was so creamy. Staff were exceptional!
  29. LindyC

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, excellent service - considered, thoughtful attention from staff. always worth a visit!!
  30. SueS

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The surrounds of the restaurant are beautiful Our waitress was so friendly and knowledgeable about the food and wine. The menu is significant and the food quality was impressive
  31. JamieF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food is great. Really like the concept of set menu of small plates. Great variety and taste Good selection of wine by the glass. Great service. A bit noisy at times.
  32. IanJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    the main reason to go back to a restaurant is because the experience was something special in flavours, quality, ambience and presentation. Service was welcoming and competent. Southside gave us all of that Well done
  33. Mani

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very well presented and tasty, too. Service was impeccable.
  34. AshleyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was the best ! Food, atmosphere and friendly waiting staffs
  35. Sarah

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was amazing how fast the service was. The food was delicious and the wait staff very attentive.
  36. MargaretY

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Food was alright nothing spectacular. Dumpling skin was very thick, tossed wok veggies was extremely salty. Service was really bad especially when payment as the server just left the eftpos machine on the table and walked away. I have to complete the eftpos payment myself as the patron. Maybe server need to be re-educate on how to serve customers.

    SouthsideResponded on May 3, 2023Hi Margaret, thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We are sorry to hear your dining experience was not up to the standard we always strive for. We have passed this feedback on to our kitchen team & also identified your server on the day. We are always wanting to learn & improve & so will use this to ensure our staff are providing excellent customer service from start to finish. Thank you once again Margaret & hopefully we can welcome you back to Southside on another occassion.

  37. KatPratt

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Amazing food, beautiful location. Waitress was a bit forceful with her service.
  38. HannahC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really beautiful meal and drinks last night. This restaurant has a really classy feel to it without being majorly expensive. I would recommend sitting outside if you can!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic experience. Food was great, waiter was constantly checking with us and filling our glasses of water. Place was full but didn’t feel busy and not too loud. Loved it!!
  40. Jonathan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service, will be back again! highly recommend

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas

FAQs

Southside is rated 4.6 stars by 1229 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Southside

Fish Lane, South Brisbane, AU-QLD 4101

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    South Brisbane

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Asian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Executive chef

    Benny Lam

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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