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Marlowe Restaurant

105 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia

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105 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia

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+61 7 3505 6412
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 4:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 4:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 4:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 4:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 4:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Marlowe Restaurant

South Brisbane history meets sharp modern technique inside Marlowe's restored Art Deco rooms. The mood feels like dining in the intimate salon of an elegant private home—unhurried, warm, and distinctly personal. Tables routinely order the coral trout Wellington wrapped in seaweed puff pastry, sauced at the table with chive butter and caviar. Others lean into crab brioche, crispy bug tails, or savory duck pie beside rich bone marrow mash. Regulars know to ask their server for a quick tour through the heritage apartment levels between courses. Upstairs, the open-air bar serves pre-dinner drinks, while the cellar stays almost entirely Australian—sparing a solitary exception for genuine Champagne.

  • Heritage Apartment Setting: Multi-level dining set in a restored Art Deco apartment building, featuring preserved period rooms and staff-led architectural tours.
  • Coral Trout Wellington: A reimagined pastry classic wrapping fresh reef fish in seaweed and puff pastry, finished with chive butter and caviar.
  • All-Australian Cellar: An extensive wine list dedicated to Australian producers, retaining a single cheeky exemption for authentic Champagne.
  • Elevated Bistro Classics: Seafood-forward bistro plates spotlighting curried crab on buttery brioche, crispy bug tails, and savory duck pie.
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Why Diners Choose Marlowe

Discover why Marlowe stands out for heritage charm, signature culinary craft, and memorable shared gatherings.

  • Preserved Art Deco Heritage & Building Tours

    Housed across two levels of a converted Art Deco apartment building, Marlowe preserves historic domestic rooms and architectural charm while welcoming diners for guided tours led by passionate staff.

    The history of the building is fascinating and we jumped at the chance when Lucas, our exceptional waiter, offered to give us the full tour of the building.

    Elle Durro

  • Reinvented Coral Trout Wellington

    A signature centerpiece of the menu, Chef Ollie's savory pastry adaptation encases pristine coral trout in seaweed and crisp pastry, completed with a rich chive and caviar butter sauce.

    The standout of the night was clearly the Coral Trout Wellington, which was a well executed, innovative take on the classic beef wellington done superbly with a moreish chive butter sauce and caviar.

    Lexi 💕

  • Welcoming Domestic Luxury and Warmth

    Intimate dining nooks, private dining rooms, and moody ambient lighting create an unpretentious domestic luxury that feels like being hosted in a sophisticated private home.

    Walking into Marlowe feels like arriving at your fabulously rich auntie’s house for dinner. The one with impeccable taste, beautiful lighting, very good wine and absolutely no idea what anything costs.

    Alive Co Brisbane

  • Intimate Seclusion for Romantic Celebrations

    Cozy partitioned booths and quiet alcoves provide an intimate, romantic sanctuary for anniversaries, birthdays, and relationship milestones.

    We visited on a quiet weekday evening and were seated in a cosy nook, which made it perfect for a relaxed date night.

    Happy Diane

  • Seamless Group Dining & Shared Chef Menus

    Generous chef selections and share-style multi-course menus allow extended families and group parties to celebrate seamlessly in semi-private quarters.

    We opted to share a chefs selection of dishes around the table and this was a really smart option for a large group. We tried an extensive range of dishes and all of them were executed perfectly!

    Alyce Burgess

  • Effortless Hosting for Milestones & Reunions

    Effortless group hospitality and attentive floor service ensure large celebratory parties and family reunions feel pampered without feeling rushed.

    Our large group was handled with ease and our family group left feeling well fed and cared for.

    Noelene Burgess

Signature centerpieces and standout dishes most celebrated by guests

  • Coral Trout Wellington

    The standout of the night was clearly the Coral Trout Wellington, which was a well executed, innovative take on the classic beef wellington done superbly with a moreish chive butter sauce and caviar.

    Lexi 💕

  • Duck Pie

    We started with the duck pie which was recommended by our waiter as a house favourite. Absolutely delicious - think flaky pastry, tender meat, and a thick indulgent jus.

    Annabelle Jappinen

  • Crab Brioche

    the highlight for me was the crab brioche. Oh my lord I did not expect to be thinking about this daily still months later.

    Danielle Williamson

  • Wednesday Steak Night

    came with a beautiful Angus steak, delicious mushroom sauce and perfectly cooked fries seasoned with salt and vinegar. It was delicious, and for that price a total steal!

    Annabelle Jappinen

Other favorites

Distinctive sides, baked specialties, and desserts to complete the meal

  • Bone Marrow Mash

    the Bone Marrow Mash was ridiculously good

    Mitch Kerr

  • House Bread

    their house bread with salted honey and whipped butter?… best bread money could buy!

    Brooklyn Sunuwar

  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

    I’m fairly confident they served me the best Brussels sprouts I’ve ever eaten in my life.

    Mitch Kerr

  • Pumpkin Pie

    the unctuous pumpkin pie (please bring this back)

    Lexi 💕

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate dining into an intimate, memorable occasion

  • Guided Heritage Building Tours

    Waitstaff take guests on guided tours through the multi-level restored Art Deco apartment building, detailing the property's domestic history and preserved rooms.

  • Sommelier-Guided BYO Service

    Guests who bring special vintage bottles on Tuesday evenings receive full sommelier pairing advice and assistance ordering wines for blind tastings.

  • Domestic Heritage Dining Nooks

    Seating arrangements feature cozy individual booths and restored residential nooks that function like private dining alcoves for romantic celebrations.

  • Dedicated Australian Wine Program with Champagne Exception

    The cellar exclusively curates Australian winemakers with tailored pairing recommendations from the sommelier, accompanied by an intentional exception for Champagne.

Before you head over

Practical advice on mid-week specials, cellar BYO, and exploring the heritage venue.

  • Bring Your Own Bottles on Tuesdays

    Take advantage of Tuesday night dining if you have special bottles in your cellar; the restaurant offers BYO with no corkage fee, and the team will even assist in structuring and serving your pairings.

  • Book Wednesday for the Steak Night Special

    If you are looking for exceptional value, book for Wednesday steak night to enjoy an Angus steak with mushroom sauce and fries at an accessible set price.

  • Ask Your Server for an Architectural Tour

    The restaurant occupies a converted multi-level Art Deco apartment building; feel free to ask your server for a tour of the restored rooms and architectural history after your meal.

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