Restaurant
The French Exit
Ground Floor/169 Mary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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Ground Floor/169 Mary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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Step off Mary Street into pure Parisian bustle—tight tables, stained glass, and unpretentious French energy. Brisbane diners head straight for the rich chicken liver parfait éclairs and the Tarte Au Comté with crab. Skip the second-guessing on the cellar list and lean on the floor sommelier, who will steer you toward the right pour for your peppery steak frites or tender escargot. Save room for dessert; the warm madeleines and crisp profiteroles seal the meal.
- Transportive Atmosphere: A bustling dining room with small tables, textured walls, and stained glass that delivers an authentic European buzz.
- Sommelier Guidance: Dedicated tableside sommeliers tailor wine selections across an extensive cellar of French and Australian bottles.
- Elevated Bistro Classics: Classic bistro repertoire including steak frites, escargot, chicken liver parfait éclairs, and warm madeleines.
What's On at The French Exit
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Why Dine at The French Exit
Why Brisbane diners choose The French Exit for authentic Parisian dining, thoughtful wine guidance, and memorable celebrations.
Expert, Pressure-Free Sommelier Guidance
Floor sommeliers Avery, Laurie, and Gianluca guide guests across an extensive French and Australian cellar list with tailored pairings and zero sales pressure.
Outstanding service, especially Laurie the sommelier — warm, passionate, and excellent at thoughtful upselling without pressure
Mariana Barros Impeccably Paced Banquet Menus
Multi-course banquet and set menus are orchestrated with balanced dishes and deliberate intervals that keep celebratory dining effortless.
We had the $89 banquet - it was well balanced, delicious, and the timing of the courses was impeccable.
Narelle Horn Transportive Parisian Bistro Atmosphere
Intimate table settings, vintage architectural features, and moody bistro styling deliver an evocative atmosphere reminiscent of classic Paris dining.
This is another fantastic addition to Brisbane’s dining scene by AnyDay and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d been transported to Paris.
David Catalovski Uncompromising Heritage French Bistro Fare
The kitchen delivers heritage French dishes including escargots, barbajuan, chicken liver parfait éclairs, and tête de cochon alongside classic steak frites.
What a beautiful French 🇫🇷 restaurant with delicious and authentically French food! We absolutely love everything especially the barbajuan, chicken liver parfait èclairs, escargots, tête de cochon croustillante
Tiffanie Ng Effortless Milestone Celebrations
Generous banquets and an extensive wine list make milestones feel effortless, celebratory, and well attended by dedicated floor staff.
Came in yesterday for our anniversary and had such a great time. We went for the $89 set menu and honestly, every course was fantastic.
Liam Thomas Thoughtful Hospitality for Shared Occasions
Attentive hospitality creates an atmosphere where diners can unwind and share lunch or dinner occasions without feeling hurried.
I took a friend here for lunch for his birthday and it was great - absolutely no notes! Food, cocktails & wine all delicious and the staff were fantastic.
Charlie De Deyne
Most popular items
Bistro Classics
Escargot
were obsessed with the escargots and beignets we had to start
Zoe richards Steak Frites
Everything was exceptional, especially the chicken liver parfait, steak frites, tartare, escargot and profiteroles.
David Catalovski Chicken Liver Parfait
Everything was exceptional, especially the chicken liver parfait, steak frites, tartare, escargot and profiteroles.
David Catalovski Steak Tartare
Food was excellent — generous portions, standout steak tartare and delicious tuna
Mariana Barros
Other favorites
Desserts & Sides
Profiteroles
tried the profiteroles and highly recommend (only $16 as well which was super refreshing)
Hannah Wagner Madeleines
the madeleines are to die for!
Tiffanie Ng Pommes Purée À La Parisienne
potato mashed ala pommes purée À La Parisienne
Tiffanie Ng Crème Brûlée
And the cream brûlée and profiteroles is a must try highly recommended.
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Beyond the menu
Thoughtful details and dedicated hospitality that elevate the Parisian bistro experience.
Personalized Sommelier Consultations
Dedicated sommeliers guide tables through the extensive French and Australian wine collection with warm, personalized advice tailored to guest tastes and budgets without upselling pressure.
Impeccable Course Pacing
Multi-course set menus and banquets are paced deliberately from savoury courses through to desserts, allowing celebratory meals to unfold smoothly without rush.
Atmospheric Parisian Details
The dining room captures a Parisian atmosphere through moody lighting, cosy banquette seating, short-stemmed wine glasses, and close yet comfortable table settings.
Warm, Attentive Table Hosting
From welcoming guests through vintage wooden doors to attentive care and celebratory nods for birthdays and anniversaries, the floor staff deliver spirited and memorable hospitality.
Before you head over
Practical guidance to get the most out of your bistro meal and wine selection.
Consult the sommelier for wine pairings
Navigate the extensive French and Australian wine list by leaning on the floor sommeliers, who provide pressure-free guidance matched to your budget and meal.
Pace your meal when ordering set menus
Both the $89 and $139 multi-course set menus provide well-paced dining and substantial portions, so pace your appetite to ensure room for dessert.
Save room for signature desserts
Classic bistro sweets like freshly baked madeleines and profiteroles are widely highlighted as meal standouts, making it worth saving room before wrapping up.
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