Pause Samford

4.7

346 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Pause is a surprising find on the green Northern edge of Brisbane in Samford Village. Just 25 mins from the CBD finds you comfortably entertained in our al fresco dining area, or inside our air-conditioned rooms, with a menu in hand that is sure to excite.

Our Italian Chefs craft their dishes from scratch, with emphasis on locally grown produce, much of which is grown in Samford. Fresh, simple, quality ingredients are masterfully plated with European flair, complemented by a generous wine list with both Australian and International offerings.

We love entertaining groups (especially Birthdays!), and have a large Deck overlooking the Valley that can accomodate groups up to 24. We can cater for up to 90 guests dining, or 125 "cocktail" service with small plates and canapés.

We are perhaps best known for our 7-8 course "Leave it to Chef" degustation, which parades 5 courses of food from our current menu across your table. It's a

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue-Sat 11:30am - 2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(07) 3468 1771
Website
http://www.pausesamford.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Rino Avellini

Location
16 Main St, Samford Village, AU-QLD 4520
Neighborhood
Samford Valley
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Live Music
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Selection of BreadA$20.00
mixed italian olives, Stanthorpe aged balsamic, Toscana Grampians organic EVOO
Freshly Shucked Coffin Bay Oysters
lemon, mignonette
- 1/2 Doz.A$22.00
- 1 Doz.A$40.00
The KingA$22.00
22 month old prosciutto di Parma, fresh organic figs, rosemary flat bread
Canadian ScallopsA$23.00
anchovies butter, bread sauce
Tuna TartareA$22.50
strawberries, oregano and soy sauce
Mushroom LoversA$19.50
arancino, local oyster mushrooms, porcini foam
Mozzarella in Carrozza & SpeckA$22.50
cheese pocket and smoked prosciutto
Raw Wild Caught ScampiA$36.00
salt & pepper
Beef CarpaccioA$28.00
raw 100% natural grass fed beef, wild rocket, parmesan, tuna dressing
Fraser Island Sand Crab OmeletteA$30.00
white and green asparagus

Leave It to Chef

Pause is very proud to showcase our kitchen's talent & creativity, by suggesting you simply close the menu and "Leave it to Chef". It's what we do best

Leave it to Chef Luxury
9-10 dishes in 7 courses
- ppA$109.00
Leave it to Chef ClassicA$79.00
8-9 dishes in 5 courses
Leave it to Chef VegetarianA$79.00
8-9 dishes in 5 courses

Leave it to Sommelier

Take a journey through iconic Australian and overseas wine regions with some current and back vintage gems presented by our Sommelier

3 Glasses Matched with Degustation MenuA$33.00
3 Premium Glasses Matched with Degustation MenuA$49.00
5 Glasses Matched with Degustation MenuA$49.00
5 Premium Glasses Matched with Degustation MenuA$65.00

Aussie Classics

Aussie Classics (Except N.Z. Salmon) are served with house red wine jus and seasonal root vegetable purée

Black Market Rump EyeA$39.00
MB5+ Ranger Valley
Wagyu SirloinA$46.00
MB3+ Macquarie Downs
Angus Rib EyeA$46.00
MB2+, Riverina
Eye FilletA$49.00
100% natural grass fed, Tara Valley
Rib on the BoneA$76.00
800 gr, Blonde d'Aquitaine, Kobble Creek
1kg FiorentinaA$84.00
MSA T-bone
N.Z. SalmonA$35.00
seasonal root vegetable purée, lemon dressing

What 346 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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345 Reviews

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BrettC
Brisbane
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been here 3 times now and it never disappoints! Hope to be back again soon.
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Yachtie
Queensland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
yet another magnificent degustation. Chef Reno really excels. The 24 hour pork was melting in the mouth. We must all support our local businesses during this time. Tables were far enough apart to minimise any worries. Thanks team a most enjoyable evening.
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JolitaT
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best restaurant around . Please don’t shut down and if the covid 19 is impacting your numbers let us know and we will be there 🥰
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Jacqui
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous little restaurant with gorgeously prepared food, served with flair by friendly staff
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PauloH
Sunshine Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Professional friendly service, fresh quality local produce presented creatively...vegetarian degustation enjoyed by three of us. Highly recommend. We look forward to our next visit! Thanks! Paulo
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Dodge
Queensland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Fine dining perhaps not, very good dining definitely!
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Foodie
Brisbane
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was awesome!! Love the degustation where you try things you wouldn’t normally go for. Pair it with matched wines and it makes for a great night!!!
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DebraC
Queensland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our social club had their first night out this year and all thoroughly enjoyed their night out. The food, service and atmosphere was truly remarkable. Every meal that we had and all different from a steak to the degustation meal were excellent. Thankyou so much again for a great night.
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CarolG
Brisbane
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Considering we were the only patrons there, the meal took a very long time to arrive. The waitress took away our bread and olives before our main was served while we still grazing Other staff members came and the three of them sat right behind us and talked and laughed quite loudly despite all other ares being empty
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LizH
Brisbane
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall it was good, I didn't personally like the Pork Collar, it had an odd taste, probably just me
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Pause Samford is rated 4.7 stars by 346 OpenTable diners.

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Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

16 Main St, Samford Village, AU-QLD 4520

Additional information

Neighborhood
Samford Valley
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue-Sat 11:30am - 2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rino Avellini
Entertainment
Live Music
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pausesamford.com.au/
Phone number
(07) 3468 1771

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Pause Samford

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Mains

Local Beetroot RisottoA$31.00

Red TagliatelleA$35.00

24 Hour Pork CollarA$35.00

John Dory FilletsA$39.00

Sides

Local Organic Creamy CornA$12.50

Local Farmer's SaladA$9.50

Grilled BroccoliniA$12.00

Beer Battered ChipsA$9.50

Entrées

Selection of BreadA$20.00

Freshly Shucked Coffin Bay Oysters

The KingA$22.00

Canadian ScallopsA$23.00

Tuna TartareA$22.50

Mushroom LoversA$19.50

Mozzarella in Carrozza & SpeckA$22.50

Raw Wild Caught ScampiA$36.00

Beef CarpaccioA$28.00

Fraser Island Sand Crab OmeletteA$30.00

Leave It to Chef

Leave it to Chef Luxury

Leave it to Chef ClassicA$79.00

Leave it to Chef VegetarianA$79.00

Leave it to Sommelier

3 Glasses Matched with Degustation MenuA$33.00

3 Premium Glasses Matched with Degustation MenuA$49.00

5 Glasses Matched with Degustation MenuA$49.00

5 Premium Glasses Matched with Degustation MenuA$65.00

Aussie Classics

Black Market Rump EyeA$39.00

Wagyu SirloinA$46.00

Angus Rib EyeA$46.00

Eye FilletA$49.00

Rib on the BoneA$76.00

1kg FiorentinaA$84.00

N.Z. SalmonA$35.00

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