Gambaro Seafood Restaurant

4.6

1166 Reviews

$41 to $100

Seafood

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Fancy

Gambaro, a name synonymous with sensational seafood for over 60 years, is committed to its passion to deliver award winning food, personable service and an enchanting atmosphere. Guests will experience the high standard of service, personable touch and enchanting atmosphere that only a Gambaro establishment can deliver.

Offering a sensational award-winning menu, excellent service, relaxing and comfortable surrounds, and a central location, you must come to Gambaro when visiting or living in Brisbane.

Gambaro Restaurant is the oldest established restaurant in Brisbane, and a benchmark in fine dining. From its long history to its five-star ratings and reviews, multiple generations of guests, including local and international celebrities have enjoyed dining at Gambaro Restaurant and Function Centre.

Gambaro is the perfect place to enjoy an intimate dinner, celebrate your special occasion or entertain business clients.

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Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Seafood, Australian
Hours of operation
Fri 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(07) 3369 9500
Website
http://www.gambaro.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Cobus Klopper
Catering
http://gambaro.com.au/functions/
Private party facilities
Take the stress out of planning for your next meeting or event and ensure the most successful result possible. http://gambaro.com.au/functions/
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator : (07) 3369 9500

Location
33 Caxton Street, Petrie Terrace, AU-QLD 4000
Neighborhood
Brisbane CBD
Parking details
Undercover Car Park provided based on availability
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Wallis Lake, NSW Rock OystersA$7.00
lemon, mignonette dressing
Boomer Bay TAS, Pacific OystersA$7.00
lemon, mignonette dressing
Mooloolaba Ocean King Prawn CocktailA$38.00
baby gem lettuce, Marie Rose & lemon
South Australian Kingfish CrudoA$32.00
Orange, lime, jalapeno, shallot, tomato & coriander
Salted Baked BeetsA$26.00
Vegan 'goat's cheese', roasted cashews, shallots, chili, mint, maple & sherry pickled dates

Hot

Charred Fremantle OctopusA$32.00
Potato mayonnaise, umami butter, lemon & chili
Lobster Fettuccini A$45.00
WA Rock Lobster, tomato-bisque, cream, chili, garlic, parsley & dill
Seared Half Shell ScallopA$9.00
Garlic butter, lemon, parsley
Panko Crumbed Scallops (4)A$32.00
Hand cut chips, tartare & lemon
Panko Crumbed Prawn Cutlets (6)A$39.00
Hand cut chips, tartare & lemon
Flash Fried Local SquidA$32.00
with aioli & lemon
Oyster KilpatrickA$8.00
Bacon and house Kilpatrick recipe

Fish

All fish served with lemon. Crumbed & Battered: choice of aioli or tartare sauce. Grilled: choice of lemon caper butter, sauce vierge or aioli

Barramundi - QLDA$45.00
Grilled fish with eggplant caponata, fennel, orange & dill or Crumbed Fish or Battered fish with tartare sauce and lemon
Atlantic Salmon (Grilled Only) - TASA$49.00
Pan roasted fish with eggplant caponata, fennel, orange & dill
Gold-Band Snapper - QLDA$49.00
Grilled fish with eggplant caponata, fennel, orange & dill or Crumbed Fish or Battered fish with tartare sauce and lemon
Market Fish of the Day

Mains

Moreton Bay BugsA$79.00
your choice of Singapore Chilli or Lemon herb butter
Angus Sirloin Steak MB3+ 300gmA$60.00
Broadleaf, parmesan, Café de Paris & red wine jus
Michael's SpecialA$47.00
pan fried, crumbed Barramundi fillet, parmesan & citrus mayonnaise
BBQ SeafoodA$72.00
King Prawn, scallops, half Moreton Bay Bug, fish, scordalia & salsa verde
Linguine MarinaraA$49.00
prawns, scallops, fish, calamari, mussels, tomato, basil & chili
Lobster Fettuccini A$68.00
WA Rock Lobster, tomato-bisque, cream, chili, garlic, parsley & dill
Angus Eye Fillet MB3+ 250gmA$72.00
Broad leaf, café de Paris Butter & red win jus

Seafood Platters

Cold Seafood Platter For 1A$89.00
Moreton Bay Bug, Mooloolaba Prawns, oysters, smoked greenlip mussels, mignonette & Marie Rose w assorted breads
Cold Seafood Platter For 2A$189.00
Half Western Australian Crayfish, Moreton Bay Bug, spanner crab, Mooloolaba Prawns, oysters, smoked Greenlip mussels mignonette, Marie Rose, assorted breads
Hot and Cold Seafood Platter For 2A$198.00
Hot: Grilled Moreton Bay Bug, Mooloolaba Prawns, black lipped mussels, grilled fish, kipfler potato, cauliflower, chorizo, lemon, tomato bisque. Cold: Moreton Bay Bug, spanner crab, Mooloolaba Prawns, oysters, smoked Greenlip Mussels, Marie Rose, mignonette & assorted breads

Crustaceans

Live Tasmanian Southern Rock Crayfish
grilled or poached, choice of lemon / garlic butter
- 100gmA$30.00
Live Mud Crab
Singapore Chili, lemon, herb & garlic butter
Half Western Australian CrayfishA$48.00
Thermidor or Mornay sauce
Whole Western Australian Rock LobsterA$95.00
Thermidor sauce or Mornay sauce

Sides

Hand-Cut Chips with AioliA$14.00
Seasonal Green VegetablesA$14.00
lemon, olive oil
Heirloom Tomato SaladA$16.00
Cucumber, shallot, olives, goat's cheese & basil
Donny's SaladA$16.00
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado & lemon
Roast PumpkinA$14.00
garlic & parsley Yoghurt

Set Menu

$120

Entree

Your choice of:

South Australian Kingfish Crudo
Orange, lime, jalapeno, shallot, tomato & coriander
Mooloolaba Ocean King Prawn Cocktail
Baby gem lettuce, Marie Rose & lemon
Salted Baked Beets
Vegan goat's cheese, roasted cashews, shallots, chili, mint, maple & sherry pickled dates

Mains

All Mains served with your choice of hand-cut chips or steamed seasonal vegetables. Your choice of:

Grilled Fish of The Day
herb salad, lemon, lemon caper butter
Linguine Marinara
prawns, scallops, fish, calamari, mussels, chili, tomato, basil
Angus Sirloin MB3+ 300gm
Broadleaf, parmesan, Café de Paris & red wine jus
Mushroom Risotto
with button mushrooms, mascarpone, parmesan & oil

Dessert

Your choice of:

Strawberry Pavlova
mascarpone, mint
Sticky Date Pudding
with caramel sauce & vanilla ice-cream

What 1,166 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Brisbane
Great for fine wines
Brisbane
Romantic
Brisbane
Good for special occasions
Inner Suburbs
Great for fine wines
Inner Suburbs
Romantic
Inner Suburbs
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gambaro Seafood Restaurant delights with "excellent staff, service, and food," offering a "magnificent dining experience." Diners praise the "delicious, fresh seafood" and "wonderful fresh seafood." While some note declining quality and service, many continue to enjoy its "great old fashioned hospitality" and "exceptional service," making it a Brisbane icon.

1,166 Reviews

VH
VivienneH
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful welcome, great service. Food camp out as needed and wow how good was it Coln was attentive but not in your face and had some great suggestions. The food was so fresh no wonder it was a Brisbane icon. Sorry to see the end of an error. I’m sure there will be new doors opening. Thank you
Gambaro Seafood RestaurantResponded on November 6, 2024
Thank you for reviewing us, Vivienne! We look forward to welcoming you back at our new location in the future. Regards, Gambaro team
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Angelica
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing venue, exceptional service and the best seafood restaurant in Queensland! The food was absolutely amazing! I will absolutely return!
Gambaro Seafood RestaurantResponded on October 23, 2024
Thank you for your kind words, Angelica! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed our seafood that much and we can't wait for your return!
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Chris
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good to experience Gambaro's one last time after 35 years. It was good
Gambaro Seafood RestaurantResponded on October 20, 2024
Thank you for your kind words, Chris!
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Shane
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I could eat the Western Australian rock lobster every night from there. Very Moorish.
Gambaro Seafood RestaurantResponded on October 20, 2024
Thank you, Shane! We are happy to know you liked it!
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Drew
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, taste and quality perfection. Nothing was too much trouble Fantastic customer service Thank you
Gambaro Seafood RestaurantResponded on October 17, 2024
Hi Drew, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service. It’s always our pleasure to ensure everything is just right for our guests. Regards, Gambaro team
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Meaghan
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pleasant efficient service with a delicious menu Our waiter was excellent and had a great sense of humour with our daughter A great night out
Gambaro Seafood RestaurantResponded on October 17, 2024
Thank you for your kind words, Meaghan! Warm regards, Gambaro team
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SueG
Brisbane
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful fresh seafood and attentive friendly service.
Gambaro Seafood RestaurantResponded on October 17, 2024
Thank you for your kind words, Sue!
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Michelle
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As always another superb dinner at one of my favourite restaurants. I ordered the whole lobster after only having a half on a previous visit. I can honestly say that I had been looking forward to it immensely and it didn’t disappoint. The usual warm and friendly service that Gambaro’s is famous for. Already looking forward to our next visit.
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Lyn
Brisbane
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Disappointed the oysters kilpatrivk were cold the BBQ seafood came out and the Moreton Bay Bug was sloppy meat that tasted like nothing I had tasted before it lacked any substance or flavour
Gambaro Seafood RestaurantResponded on October 10, 2024
Hi Lyn, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We'll address the issues with the oysters and seafood to ensure everything is served fresh and flavorful. Regards, Gambaro team
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Matt
Brisbane
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
They clearly didn’t care anymore it was the worst most disappointing experience I have had in any restaurant let alone an old favourite like this one. They failed on every level.
Gambaro Seafood RestaurantResponded on October 17, 2024
Hi Matt, We are sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. Your feedback will be addressed with our team to ensure we improve moving forward. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Regards, Gambaro team
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FAQs

Gambaro Seafood Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (07) 3369 9500.

Gambaro Seafood Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1166 OpenTable diners.

Gambaro Seafood Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gambaro Seafood Restaurant

33 Caxton Street, Petrie Terrace, AU-QLD 4000

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Brisbane CBD
Hours of operation
Fri 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Seafood, Australian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Undercover Car Park provided based on availability
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Cobus Klopper
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.gambaro.com.au/
Phone number
(07) 3369 9500
Catering
http://gambaro.com.au/functions/
Private party facilities
Take the stress out of planning for your next meeting or event and ensure the most successful result possible. http://gambaro.com.au/functions/
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator : (07) 3369 9500

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Gambaro Seafood Restaurant

Not bookable

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Gift card

BBQ Seafood

Cold Seafood Platter For 1

Hot and Cold Seafood Platter For 2

Cold

Wallis Lake, NSW Rock OystersA$7.00

Boomer Bay TAS, Pacific OystersA$7.00

Mooloolaba Ocean King Prawn CocktailA$38.00

South Australian Kingfish CrudoA$32.00

Salted Baked BeetsA$26.00

Hot

Charred Fremantle OctopusA$32.00

Lobster Fettuccini A$45.00

Seared Half Shell ScallopA$9.00

Panko Crumbed Scallops (4)A$32.00

Panko Crumbed Prawn Cutlets (6)A$39.00

Flash Fried Local SquidA$32.00

Oyster KilpatrickA$8.00

Fish

Barramundi - QLDA$45.00

Atlantic Salmon (Grilled Only) - TASA$49.00

Gold-Band Snapper - QLDA$49.00

Market Fish of the Day

Mains

Moreton Bay BugsA$79.00

Angus Sirloin Steak MB3+ 300gmA$60.00

Michael's SpecialA$47.00

BBQ SeafoodA$72.00

Linguine MarinaraA$49.00

Lobster Fettuccini A$68.00

Angus Eye Fillet MB3+ 250gmA$72.00

Seafood Platters

Cold Seafood Platter For 1A$89.00

Cold Seafood Platter For 2A$189.00

Hot and Cold Seafood Platter For 2A$198.00

Crustaceans

Live Tasmanian Southern Rock Crayfish

Live Mud Crab

Half Western Australian CrayfishA$48.00

Whole Western Australian Rock LobsterA$95.00

Sides

Hand-Cut Chips with AioliA$14.00

Seasonal Green VegetablesA$14.00

Heirloom Tomato SaladA$16.00

Donny's SaladA$16.00

Roast PumpkinA$14.00

Set Menu

Entree

South Australian Kingfish Crudo

Mooloolaba Ocean King Prawn Cocktail

Salted Baked Beets

Mains

Grilled Fish of The Day

Linguine Marinara

Angus Sirloin MB3+ 300gm

Mushroom Risotto

Dessert

Strawberry Pavlova

Sticky Date Pudding

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Gambaro Seafood Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Gambaro Seafood Restaurant restaurant rated?

Does Gambaro Seafood Restaurant offer gift cards?

Is Gambaro Seafood Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Not bookable

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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