Exhibition Restaurant

Hayley Mark

10 months ago

WOW. WOW. WOW. A must visit. My fiancé surprised me with dinner here for my birthday and my mind was blown. From the get go the service was top notch. Cocktails were so unique and incredible. We were able to get a chef front top table which really added to the experience. I chose the traditional wine pairing option and again mind blown. The explanation of every tasting with each dish was 10/10. Down to the food. I’m a huge foodie. I can hands down say some of the best food I’ve EVER eaten. The amount you get during your dining experience is out of this world. Their menu changes often so watch my videos to get an idea but know it’s not often you’ll get the same dish twice! Make sure you pay a visit!

Rainer Gruen

a month ago

So far my best dining experience in Australia. Great to watch the preparation of the dishes. Booking is essential.

DBO

9 months ago

While value may not be the hallmark of this experience, Exhibition stands as a luminous gem in Brisbane’s fine dining scene—an encounter reserved for those seeking the extraordinary. From the moment you enter, it's clear that every element has been meticulously orchestrated. The intimate, atmospheric setting provides the stage for a carefully choreographed performance of culinary artistry and modernist technique. Each course arrives with precision, creativity, and a sense of theatre that elevates the experience beyond mere dining. What truly distinguishes Exhibition are three key elements: texture, drink pairing, and service. The interplay of textures across the menu is masterful—each dish presenting a thoughtful balance between crunch and softness, creating an experience as tactile as it is flavourful. Beverage pairings, whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic, are not just complementary—they are essential. Seamlessly integrated into the flow of the meal, they enhance and illuminate the flavours on the plate with remarkable finesse. Service throughout the evening is equally exceptional: warm, informed, and attentive without ever feeling intrusive. Is this the most unforgettable cuisine you’ll ever encounter? Perhaps not. But it is undeniably impressive—an exploration of premium ingredients, transformed with remarkable skill into dishes that are both unique and memorable. While it is easy to spend upwards of $500 per person when including drinks and optional indulgences such as caviar, the creativity, craftsmanship, and attention to detail more than justify the cost. This is a fine dining experience executed with conviction and care. A resounding 5 out of 5 stars. Highly recommended for those in pursuit of culinary artistry at its most ambitious.

Kinte W (KWeyes)

6 months ago

The Exhibition was just that! A demonstration of a skill; and a display of art, but for your mouth. Every bit from beginning to end was full of flavory pleasant. When introduce to one’s month, all the tongue could do was move to a well thought out dance of enjoyment. The pairing of wines were OUT OF THIS WORLD!! It was from start to finish, a live symphony of yummy heavenly inviting luscious food to die for. Thank you for taking us to an amazing well played concert and dance of food.

Leo

5 months ago

As close to perfection as I have ever experienced. Absolutely exceeds the Michelin starred restaurants I have experienced. Each course was a journey, each bite a delight. I absolutely cannot wait to return. Also the cocktails and offbeat pairing menus are just as good as the meal itself.

Cristal Wang-Somma

4 months ago

Exhibition truly delivers finedining experience. The food was absolutely incredible presented, full of flavour, and crafted with real creativity. Every dish felt like a work of art. The drinks were just as impressive, perfectly paired and thoughtfully made. From start to finish, everything was top-notch.

dalip singh

2 months ago

Beautiful service, food and drinks. Came here to celebrate my partners birthday and the whole team went above and beyond. All the food was top knotch, execution was perfect and the flavours matched well. From the host, runners, wait staff, bartender, everything was fantastic. Bets restaurant in Brisbane !

Sherman y

2 months ago

Had a lovely meal at Exhibition .Warm space, open kitchen with attentive & welcoming team. Hands down one of, if not, the best meal I’ve had ever. Every single dish was a delight, interesting and innovative flavours, cooked to perfection all delivered with excellent service and attention to detail.

A LWL

3 months ago

Exhibition Restaurant delivers a truly elevated dining experience with it's modern and fusion take on Japanese kaiseki, thoughtfully balancing individual plated courses with communal-style dining. They’ve taken inspiration from Japanese kaieiki cuisine to another level, blending simplicity with refined culinary techniques and fresh Australian produce in a way that feels both innovative and interesting. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and intimate, complemented by top-notch service from start to finish. Every member of the team knew the dishes inside out and took the time to explain each component clearly and confidently, which greatly enhanced the overall experience. The tasting menu consisted of up to 12 courses, with the first 3–4 courses featuring an impressive selection of snacks, and up to three different bites per course. Every snack was beautifully executed, but the tarts and pie tee shell bites stood out as personal favourites. Each dish was immaculate, and every bite felt intentional and exciting. I especially appreciated the wide variety of seafood, fish, grains, and vegetables used throughout the menu. It created a pleasant symphony of textures and flavours that kept the meal engaging from beginning to end. The main courses were equally outstanding. Both the fish and beef were cooked perfectly, with sauces and accompaniments that paired seamlessly with the proteins. A special mention goes to the bread, definitely not to be skipped. Dessert wrapped up the meal on a high note with two plated desserts that were well-balanced and satisfying. While the petit fours and fruits weren’t quite to our taste and felt a little unusual, this may simply come down to personal preference. Overall, Exhibition Restaurant offers an excellent dining experience. The quality of ingredients, precision in execution, technical skill, and consistently high standards more than justify the price. I would absolutely love to return again.

Steven Lam

4 months ago

We love food and enjoy dining out, we been to couple Gordon Ramsay restraurants you get my drift etc. Let me tell you this this place is awesome. Took GF for birthday dinner, it lasted 3 hrs, even the car park closed as we were so long. The staff, food and atmosphere was really excellent and intimate. Think we ended up with 12 courses including Caviar for a birthday treat. Staff suggested wine which also was excellent. Note: You really have to concentrate and listen carefully when they are explaining the dishes, we had to also ask after we ate about the ingredients and preperation, but its all part of the dinner experience, the staff seem to be the chefs too as you see them preparing the food and they bring it out too. (I could be wrong, maybe somebody can confirm). You get the menu at the end as we ordered the Chefs Omakase dinner, which kind of makes sense. Personally I think would be better get the ingredients and descrption with each course so you can read it as you taste it, is my only comment for the restaurant if you read this. I suppose only downside is the cost, its easily the most expensive meal I had in Australia down my my choice and the caviar etc. but for me was worth it. It's not a place you would visit every week, but for very special occasions or if you want to push the boat out and impress somebody, definatley come here, just make sure you are very very hungry and got your credit card!