Vino's Restaurant And Bar

Ph: 3221 0811; Level 1, Eagle Street Pier, 1 Eagle St, Brisbane 4000 www.vinos.com.au

Modern Australian, $$$
Open Mon-Fri 11.30am-late; Licensed; AE DC MC V EFT
Chef Peter Clark (27-12-07) Owner Ted Stewart (27-12-07)

Mietta's Review
Sitting like a behemoth on the upper level of the Eagle St Pier this relative newcomer does much the same as its other (large) neighbours do except that it is even bigger and, being elevated, has an even better view. Steak, seafood and all the usual brasserie dishes. Extensive wine list. In 06 mains averaged $34.

Other published opinions

Brisbane Times Score: 13/20 "An elevated, semi-circular bar and restaurant overlooking the river, Vino's has the suave, Lost in Translation feel of a foreign hotel dining room"

Courier Mail Anooska Tucker-Evans, "BARVIE can take pride in its sinful mix of cocktails and rave-worthy pizza. In fact, we took Pride as our pick from its alcoholic versions of the seven deadly sins. With passionfruit, lychee liqueur, passionfruit-infused vodka and orange juice, it was exceptionally sweet on the front of the palate but left a satisfyingly fresh aftertaste"

Courier Mail food and wine guide Queensland 2008 Score: 14.5/20 "There is a very concerted effort at Vino's to wow people with wine. The name says it, the lengthy wine list says it, and the regular procession of winemaker-led events says it"

Brisbane News Dining Out Guide 2007 "Vino's takes full advantage of its prime riverside position in the city, with a terrace looking to the Story Bridge"

Gourmet Traveller 2007 Australian Restaurant Guide "Stunning views of the river and beyond make this the perfect summer venue, day or night. Inside, the decor is all muted taupe and chocolate, buff with dark wood bistro furniture. The spacious bar is separated from the dining area by owner Ted Stewart's voluminous wine collection, which boasts more than 350 labels amassed from all over the globe."

Courier Mail QWEEKEND Des Houghton, 19-2-2007 Food 14 Wine 16 Service 11.5 Ambience 15 The Score 14 "At the window of the cafe we were promptly ignored, and eventually directed back inside to place our order. Once there we were curtly directed to another position near the till. The tea came with a jug of milk and I told the counter jockey my friend had hers black, we didn't need it. "You could have told me!"she barked. ... After that slow start we were taken to a great table by a jovial waiter who had the patter down just so. The menu was impressive: entrees such as ballotine of rabbit, crab and potato cakes, prawn and oyster chowder and smoked duck breast, while mains included Flinders Island lamb and king marron from Western Australia."

Courier-Mail Goodlife Restaurant Guide 2006 * "Commanding some of the city's finest views over the river and Story Bridge, this is a day or evening venue with a point of difference."

Gourmet Traveller 2006 Australian Restaurant Guide "Vino's is a great example of a large restaurant that exudes warmth and style. And large it is, with a spacious bar and enormous function room on one side, and another side consisting of several dining areas including a curved terrace and elegantly attired room that sprawls over a couple of levels."

Brisbane News Eating Out Guide 2006 "The floor-to-ceiling windows and terrace dining in this large, stylish establishment mean almost every table has a river view. Chef Philippe Descrettes has shaped a diverse menu"

Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide Australia 2004, Excellent wine list,'The restaurant itself is in an enormous room, but it avoids being cavernous by having different sections-there are cosy areas as well as large open spaces...There's plenty of variety, from a simple steak frites and velvety souffles to delicous fish dishes and gourmet pizzas.There's a solid wine list'

Vogue Entertaining & Traveller, March April 2003

Brisbane News, 22-28 Jan 03, Restaurant, Alison Walsh

Brisbane News 2002 Eating Out Guide