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Agnes Restaurant

22 Agnes St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

Recommended by 11 people

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22 Agnes St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

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+61 7 3067 9087
HoursMonday: 5:15 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:15 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:15 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:15 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 5:15 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Agnes Restaurant

Behind an unassuming warehouse facade in Fortitude Valley, dinner runs entirely on live timber—no gas dials, no induction shortcuts. The room stays dark, lit mostly by the flare of dual hearth pits. Brisbane diners treat an evening here as an essential ritual, and it comes down to pinpoint cuisson. Plates move directly from the coals: Kiwami wagyu shortloin over onion cream, charred cucumbers laced with yuzu, and potato sourdough dragged through smoked cultured butter. Downstairs, the subterranean bar operates at a calmer cadence for solo pours and snacks away from the kitchen flare.

  • All-Woodfire Hearth: Dual open fire pits drive the kitchen without electric dials, charring everything from bone-in wagyu to yuzu cucumbers directly over embers.
  • Subterranean Wine Bar: A basement bar provides a quieter, moody space for house cocktails and solo pours away from the high-energy main dining floor.
  • Flexible Tasting Menus: Inventive multi-course set menus pair structured wood-fired courses with the option of half-portions across starters and sides.
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Why Agnes Defines Brisbane Fine Dining

Experience fire-fueled craft, subterranean bar intimacy, and polished celebration hospitality—reserve your table in advance to secure your evening.

  • Live Open-Hearth Culinary Theater

    Dual open hearths and glowing embers anchor the main dining room, turning fire-driven technique into an electric live culinary performance without induction or electric dials.

    Dark & moody, the open kitchen and dual fire pits are a live show.

    Mark Collings

  • Smoky Nuance Across the Set Menu

    From tender starters to impeccably crusted steaks, the kitchen harnesses wood fire to introduce delicate smoke, balance, and charred depth throughout the tasting menu.

    Presentation exquisite, lovely smokey-charred flavour across everything, it was hard to pick favourites.

    Justin Graham

  • Subterranean Wine Bar Dining Retreat

    A moody, low-table basement wine bar provides a calmer alternative dining setting away from the intense kinetic heat and theater of the main hearth floor.

    This time we chose to eat at a low table in the wine bar, which offered a slightly quieter and moody vibe.

    Mm Clements

  • Pre-Dinner Basement Bar Experience

    The subterranean bar invites guests to arrive ahead of dinner for attentive craft drink service, custom aperitifs, and an intimate pre-meal pour.

    They had a beautiful bar downstairs and the bartenders were really attentive to me.

    Michelle Nguyen

  • Personalized Milestone Hospitality

    Milestone dinners are met with proactive coordination, seamless dietary accommodations, and thoughtful celebratory gestures that ensure meaningful occasions feel effortless.

    From the personal communication prior to arriving, accommodating dietary requests, incredibly delicious food and stunning ambience, attentive yet unobtrusive service (I never had to look for my water refilled), and the birthday candle dessert surprise - I can’t thank you enough!!

    Kylie Harber

  • Memorable Anniversary and Birthday Dining

    Whether marking an anniversary or gathering a small group, the multi-course format and attentive staff deliver memorable hospitality complete with celebratory surprises.

    We visited to celebrate my husband’s birthday, and the complimentary dessert was a thoughtful gesture that we really appreciated.

    M K

Wood-fired culinary highlights consistently praised across guest visits

  • Wagyu

    I recommend upgrading to the wagyu, it was the best dish of the night.

    Belle Ferguson

  • Beef Tartare

    Take the grilled beef tartare. The quality of the beef still shone through with a subtle smokiness.

    L Ho

  • Tomato Toast

    The peach smoked tomato toast was another standout.

    Masham Siddiqui

  • Harissa Quail

    The harissa quail, on the other hand, was a real surprise. It was my first time trying quail, and by the end of the dish I found myself wondering why it appears on menus so rarely. Tender, flavourful and beautifully balanced by the whey sauce.

    Masham Siddiqui

Other favorites

Complement your wood-fired feast with inventive cocktails, house-made bread, and standout desserts—book your table early to secure your spot.

  • Smoked Butter Whiskey Cocktail

    a unique variety of cocktails that tasted absolutely delicious (whiskey, pineapple, smoked butter - whaaat? Delicious!).

    Justin Graham

  • Potato Sourdough with Smoked Cultured Butter

    The potato sourdough with smoked cultured butter disappeared embarrassingly quickly.

    Masham Siddiqui

  • Pain Perdu

    pain perdu was the best thing I ate all night by a long shot. Crisp, warm, creamy, sweet, bitter...exceptional.

    Mark Collings

  • Pear Tarte Tatin

    pear tart tatin and would recommend you get this top, it really showcases the skill of the kitchen and is a wonderful ending to the meal!

    Stephen Ragell

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and bespoke accommodations that elevate the dining experience.

  • Open-Hearth and Kitchen Walkthroughs

    Staff actively invite curious guests to view the hearth setup and walk through the wood-fired kitchen to see how dishes are prepared over open coals without electric dials.

  • Half-Portion Flexibility for Starters and Sides

    Guests dining solo or wishing to sample across the menu can request half portions of appetizers and sides, expanding variety without over-ordering.

  • Bespoke Dietary Course Replacements

    Rather than swapping in standard dietary substitutes, the kitchen creates distinct, fully realized replacement dishes tailored to dietary restrictions within the set menu.

  • Celebration Surprises and Complimentary Desserts

    Milestone celebrations are marked with attentive pre-arrival coordination and thoughtful surprises like personalized candlelit desserts on the house.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you order half portions of dishes?

Yes. Staff are very accommodating and can provide half-servings of starters and sides, making it easier for solo diners or smaller parties to sample more of the menu.

Do you need to book a table in advance?

Yes, reservations are available. Dining slots often have a two-hour limit, and tables book out quickly, so securing your table in advance is strongly recommended.

Is there a bar or quieter seating area downstairs?

Agnes features a lively, open-hearth main dining room upstairs as well as a separate, quieter downstairs wine bar that serves drinks and food in a moodier, more relaxed setting.

Can the kitchen accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes. The kitchen accommodates specific dietary requirements and creates dedicated replacement dishes rather than standard basic substitutions.

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