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Sunshine

39 James St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

Recommended by 45 people

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39 James St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

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+61 7 3741 5979
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Sunshine

James Street’s slickest Mediterranean flex pairs breezy Beverly Hills energy with an authentic Greek taverna—all set under a canopy of yellow umbrellas. The draw here is simple: counter service where you pile your plate with charcoal chicken, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, crumbed eggplant, and flaky spanakopita, then pay strictly by weight. Mixed dining crews get total equity—vegans and hearty eaters take what they want with zero food waste. The team channels effortless filoxenia, known to sprint across the road to sister spot Hellenika when someone craves rizogalo. It all finishes sweet with house bougatsa straight from the counter.

  • Pay-by-Weight Model: Load your plate at the deli-style counter with hot and cold Greek dishes, paying strictly per 100g.
  • Greek Tavern Fare: Charcoal chicken, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, and crisp spanakopita anchor the daily spread.
  • Attentive Hospitality: Attentive floor staff bring rare hospitality, even fetching rizogalo from sister spot Hellenika across the street.
  • Yellow Umbrella Terrace: Open-air patio dining beneath bright yellow umbrellas right in the middle of James Street.
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The Sunshine Advantage

Why diners choose Sunshine on James Street for custom Mediterranean dining

  • Custom Portions by Weight

    Sunshine uses a deli-style counter service model where you select hot and cold dishes and pay strictly by weight, putting you in complete control of your portion sizes.

    Restaurant-quality food, served quickly, with the ability to choose exactly what you want and pay by weight.

    Rhys Osborne

  • Equitable Dining Without Waste

    The flexible pricing model eliminates dining bill inequities and plate waste, allowing guests with smaller appetites to pay less while others eat hearty.

    Limits food waste but also just provides equity. Friends can eat more and I can have less and we arent all paying the same.

    Natasha Ace

  • Alfresco Dining Under Yellow Umbrellas

    The streetfront terrace on James Street is shaded by radiant yellow umbrellas, creating a warm, vibrant daytime atmosphere.

    Best during the day to enjoy the beautiful yellow cast from the umbrellas.

    Rumali Rusch

  • Transportive Mediterranean Atmosphere

    The bright open-air setting and Greek culinary design evoke a relaxing Mediterranean holiday escape in the heart of Brisbane.

    Amazing authentic Greek cuisine that will have make you think u were transported to Santorini.

    Damian Byrns

  • Effortless Inclusive Group Dining

    An expansive assortment of vegetarian and vegan recipes allows plant-based diners and meat eaters to build fulfilling plates side by side effortlessly.

    I was very pleased at how many vegetarian and vegan options they served here and will definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the area

    Veronica Mwila

  • Personalized Communal Plates

    Because every diner assembles their own tailored plate and balances variety freely, family and friend gatherings feel relaxed and personalized.

    The fun part is creating your own plate options so every diner has the perfect balance of exactly what they’re looking for.

    Sarah McGregor

Signature Mediterranean dishes selected at the counter and weighed to order

  • Spanakopita

    The spanakopita was perfect.

    Rhys Osborne

  • Lamb shoulder

    The lamb shoulder was absolutely top tier.

    Rhys Osborne

  • Crumbed eggplant

    The crumbed eggplant was outstanding.

    Rhys Osborne

  • Pastitsio

    blow ya mind pastitsio 10/10

    C Johnson

Before you head over

Practical dining advice to help you navigate the counter, portion sizes, and outdoor setting.

  • Manage your plate weight at the counter

    Weighing food priced per 100g can add up quickly if you load heavy portions. Staff can weigh your plate partway through ordering so you can gauge your spend and try a wider variety without surprises.

  • Visit for daytime outdoor dining

    Visit during the daytime to fully experience the vibrant terrace ambiance under the signature yellow umbrellas, as outdoor seating at night relies on subtle, tiny lights.

  • Explore dedicated vegetarian and vegan options

    The counter setup offers a broad selection of plant-based dishes, making it easy for vegetarians and vegans to assemble a full plate while sharing dining equity with meat eaters.

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