James Street Bistro

Ph: 3852 5155; 39 James St, FORTITUDE VALLEY 4006 www.jamesstreetbistro.com.au

Modern Australian, $$
Open Breakfast 7 days 7-11.30am lunch 7 days noon-5pm dinner Fri-Sat 5-10.30pm Sun-Thu 5-10pm; Licensed, BYO; AE DC MC V EFT

Mietta's Review
Busy, well priced and well placed bistro serving regulation multi-cultural dishes to the James St crowd. The James Street Bistro been here for long enough to become part of the scene. Handy before or after a movie at the Palace Centro cinema next door.

Other published opinions

Brisbane Times Score: 12/20 "Wedged between designer clothes stores and the Palace Centro Cinemas, this place stands out like a beacon in trendy Fortitude Valley"

Courier Mail Anooska Tucker-Evans, "JAMES Street Bistro is one of Fortitude Valley's hottest dining spots. Located outside the Palace Cinemas in the inner-Brisbane suburb, it is always buzzing with people, whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Part of its appeal is its laidback-but-stylish setting. You can sit inside at wooden tables and chairs or in an outside covered area on modern plastic chairs or in bright-cushioned booths"

Courier Mail food and wine guide Queensland 2008 "Tucked next to Palace Cinema, this relaxed establishment keeps the crowds coming with well-presented Mod Oz fare"

Brisbane News Dining Out Guide 2007 "In the heart of the James Street precinct, outside Palace Centro Cinema, this cosmopolitan bistro serves modern cuisine with an international skew"

Courier-Mail Goodlife Restaurant Guide 2006 "You could not choose a better place for watching the crowds of people at the James St precinct than this busy bistro."

Brisbane News Eating Out Guide 2006 "Inside, the communal tables and comfortable stools are regularly full, but the outdoor terrace of this popular bistro is the place to relax and watch the buzz of the street."

Courier-Mail Goodlife Restaurant Guide 05 "There's rarely a time when the tables aren't occupied, from breakfast until late, and whether you're stopping in for a coffee midmorning, or a glass of bubbles as the cocktail hour approaches, rather than a full meal, service is courteous and friendly, if not always as attentive as it could be."

Brisbane News Dining Out Guide 2004 "Smack-bang in the middle of the Valley's major eat street, this indoor-outdoor bistro offers an appealing menu."

Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide Australia 2004, Good vegetarian options,'the long communal table running down the centre of the room is never empty and that the black-clad wait-staff motor past to the terrace at lightning speed...The menu is casual and straddles several different cuisines...In typical continental style, desserts are taken very seriously'

Brisbane News, 2002 Eating Out Guide,'menu inlcudes Sumac king prawns on avocado tabouli with tahini,lemon and fetta, and Royal Thai green organic chicken curry with jasmine rice.'

Courier-Mail 28.11.01 Dining out Lizzie Loel Recently opened sleek, upmarket operation Score 15 out of 20