Harveys Bar and Bistro

Name: Harveys Bar and Bistro
Address: 31 James St, Brisbane, AU-QLD, Australia, 4006
Telephone: (07) 3852 3700
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.7

4.7

465 Reviews

$41 to $100

Australian

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Harveys offers an all-day dining experience of unpretentious, seasonal cuisine served in inviting and stylish surrounds. With the highly regarded PJ McMillan at the helm, Harveys food is honest fare made with integrity, created and designed to reflect the current harvest and day-to-day availability of ingredients.

Dear Guests, Under the Governments Public Health Orders, yourself and all your guests, will be required to be double vaccinated to dine with us from December 17th 2021.

All guests will be required to show proof of their vaccinations upon arrival.

Harveys can welcome you through the course of the day with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, and a design that takes full advantage of the superb location, with a stylish, comfortable bar and indoor and outdoor garden seating. Situated at the heart of the thriving James Street retail and entertainment precinct, visit Harveys as an old friend or a new one and experience the new expression of a timeless classic.

Make a reservation

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

26 June 2022

June 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

7:00 pm

Booked 18 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Australian, Bistro, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(07) 3852 3700
Website
http://www.harveys.net.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
A complete bespoke experience. Menus are written with care and consideration following the guest's specific brief. An exclusive private space is available to host your special event for a maximum of 24 guests.

Location
31 James St Brisbane, AU-QLD 4006
Area
New Farm
Parking Details
Harveys is situated within a retail precint that offers limited guest parking. The complex has a parking attendant who can assist with parking options if available.
Public Transit
Bus 300, 306, 322, 360, 470 all stop within walking distance to James St.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Potato and Feta Roesti$19.50
creamed sweet corn, poached egg and herb salsa
- With San Danielle Proscuitto or Smoked Salmon (Optional)$21.50
Ricotta-Buttermilk Pancakes$19.00
with caramelized banana and honeycomb butter
- With Smoked Bacon (Optional)$23.00
Portobello Mushrooms and Lentils on Toast$21.00
grilled haloumi and lemon
Spiced Mince in a Flour Tortilla$21.00
poached egg, avocado and sour cream
Two Eggs$14.00
poached or fried, with organic sourdough and tomato chutney
Scrambled with Fresh Herbs$14.00
with organic sourdough

Extras

Gluten free bread alternative available with any breakfast dish $1.50

Buttered Spinach$5.00
Tomatoes$5.00
fresh or roasted
Fresh Ricotta$5.00
Sauteed Mushrooms$5.00
Grilled Haloumi$5.00
Avocado$5.00
Extra Egg$5.00
Smoked Bacon$6.00
Pork Sausage$6.00
Spiced Mince$6.00
Persian Soft Feta$6.00
Smoked Salmon$6.00
Potato Roesti$6.00

Coffee

'Harveys Blend' by Merlo fresh espresso; Large size $1

Espresso$4.50
Piccolo$4.50
Short Macchiato$4.50
Long Black$4.50
Long Macchiato$4.50
Flat White$4.80
Cappuccino$4.80
Latte$4.80
Hot Chocolate$5.30
Hot Mocha$5.30
Iced Coffee$6.30
Iced Chocolate$6.30
Decaffeinated$1.00
Soy Milk$0.50
Zymil$0.50
Almond Milk$0.50

Tea

loose leaf by Tease

English Breakfast$5.00
Earl Grey$5.00
Pure Green$5.00
Orange Pekoe$5.00
Strong Russian$5.00
China Jasmine$5.00
Peppermint$5.00
Chamomile$5.00
Lemongrass$5.00
Chai$6.00
Chai Latte$6.00

Cold Drinks

Smoothies$9.00
Banana with honey, Greek yoghurt and ice-cream, Mixed Berry with fresh apple and orange juice
Frappe$9.00
Fresh Pineapple with strawberry and mint Double espresso with ice-cream and milk
Hrvst St Cold Pressed Juice$7.00
Ruby Tuesday [watermelon, pear, rhubarb, pink lady, lime]; Super Greens [pear, cucumber, celery, lemon, spinach, kale, spirulina]
Fiji Still Water
- 500ml$4.00
Capi Sparkling
- 250ml$4.00
- 750ml$7.50
Remedy Kombucha
Cherry Plum / Ginger Lemon; Organic Sparkling Live Culture Drink
- 330ml$7.50
Milkshake$7.50
Chocolate, Vanilla, Caramel, Strawberry

Juice

Orange
Pineapple
Apple
Cranberry
Tomato

Snacks & Charcuterie

Traditional French Baguette$3.00
with virgin olive oil
Fried Olives Filled$9.00
with feta, aioli
Duck and Cognac Pâté$16.50
grilled sourdough and mustard fruits preserve
Serrano Jamon Reserva$16.00
with pickled onions, capers and lemon oil; Salamanca Spain
Great Taylors Bay Tasmanian Smoked Salmon$16.00
with red onion and crème fraiche; Great Taylors Bay Tasmania
Grissini Sticks$3.00

Lunch

Wednesday – Sunday 12pm – 3pm

Harveys Chicken Salad$23.00
coriander, mint, peanuts, coconut, tamarind dressing
Brisbane Valley Quail$24.00
creamed celeriac, spiced beetroot, lentils and proscuitto
Prawn and Fennel Risotto$28.00
chilli and lemon
Potato Gnocchi$28.00
chilli, tomato, herbed ricotta, spinach and parmesan
Pan-Fried Barramundi$40.00
miso broth, roasted corn, grilled eggplant and exotic mushrooms
Haloumi-Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel$36.00
sweet potato, broccolini and pomegranate, za'atar and salted lemon mayonnaise
John Dee Gold 150 Day Grain-Fed Eye Fillet$46.00
mustard butter, mashed potato and spinach
Beer-Battered Market Fish 'n' Chips$28.00
sugarloaf and radish salad, caper mayo

Sides

Wood-Roasted Cauliflower$14.00
ras el hannout, yoghurt dressing
Chips with Aioli$10.00
Green Leaves$10.00
with soft egg, Greek fetta, roasted red onion and garlic dressing
Steamed Greens$10.00
lemon and olive oil

Cheese

With fruit paste, crackers and apple. One $16, two $21, three $26, four $31; Approximately 40 grams per portion

Wookey Hole Cave Aged Cheddar
Dorset England – pasteurized cow's milk – Hard – crumbly with earthy undertones and a distinctly nutty, rich flavour with a hint of sweetness
Queso Manchego
La Mancha Spain – pasteurized sheep's milk – Semi Hard – mild, sweet and nutty with hard, compact texture
Udder Delights Organic Triple Cream Brie
Adelaide Hills South Australia – pasteurized cow's-milk – triple crème with extra richness, exceptionally creamy texture
Udder Delights 'Heysen' Blue
Adelaide Hills South Australia – pasteurized cow's-milk – Mild, fruity blue cheese with creamy texture

Dessert

Butterscotch Pudding$14.00
quince, anglaise and salted caramel ice-cream
Fine Apple Tart$14.00
James Street honey, mascarpone, vanilla ice-cream, crispy almonds
Chocolate Tart$14.00
with caramel, crème fraiche, and Hokey Pokey ice cream

Wine by the Glass

Prosecco, Integrale Organic, Veneto Italy NV
- Glass (150ml)$12.00
Champagne, Devaux 'Cuvee D', Cotes des Bar - Champagne FR
- Glass (150ml)$22.00
Pinot Grigio, Andrea di Pec, Fruili Venezia Italy 2017
- Glass (150ml)$13.00
- Large (250ml)$20.00
- Carafe (375ml)$31.00
Chardonnay, Lenton Brae, Margaret River W. Australia 2018
- Glass (150ml)$15.00
- Large (250ml)$23.00
- Carafe (375ml)$32.00
Rosé, Triennes, Provence France 2018
- Glass (150ml)$12.00
- Large (250ml)$18.00
- Carafe (375ml)$29.00
Pinot Noir, Lake Hayes by Amisfeild, Central Otago New Zealand 2018
- Glass (150ml)$14.00
- Large (250ml)$21.00
- Carafe (375ml)$32.00
Tempranillo, Villacampa, Ribera del Duero Spain 2016
- Glass (150ml)$13.00
- Large (250ml)$20.00
- Carafe (375ml)$31.00

What 465 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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SharonN
Brisbane
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Another fabulous meal.... thank you. :) Enjoyable, delicious and highly recommended
g
garyt
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night with good friends in what was a great venue
HH
HelenH
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
Wonderful- thank you for being so caring for our 94 yr Mother -
j
jabris
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's like returning each time to an old familiar home.
KM
KylieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious as service was unobtrusive, attentive and friendly. Weather was cool outside but the restaurant was cozy. Would definitely recommend.
TB
TracieB
Exclusive
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall2food4service2ambience3
We were there for a special occasion Birthday lunch only 4 of us. We had a late booking 2pm, service was poor to ordinary and we purchased a lovely bottle of Pol Roger (as a treat) and the waitress didn't open right and it came bubbling out of the top of the bottle. She did offer to open another bottle and we said how much has split and she said only a little. We also ordered meals and asked for a bowl of chips to come out first, she said she'd ask, but nothing and the chips came out after the meals. We were then advised a few times the kitchen was closing. Unfortunate we had to have the booking so late, but really came away disappointed in the overall service.
HM
HMon
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
Lovely but probably will pick another location for next time
SG
SharonG
Sunshine Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I keep coming back to Dine at Harvey’s from the Sunshine Coast. I love the food , service and the overall vibe of this restaurant. The menu is amazing with my all time favourite being the chicken salad. Just amazing!
KS
KayS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food Great. Excellent polite server who was attentive without being intrusive
WR
WilliamR
Brisbane
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 8 June 2022
overall2food4service4ambience1
Way to noisy and the air conditioner was freezing, food is excellent
KF
KiahF
Toronto
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 4 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was very busy but really tasty! I got the pancakes and my partner got the potato rosti with a side of sausage. His was pretty small so he was hungry after whereas mine was huge! His plate was 24 bucks so a bit pricey for how small it was. Overall good though
DB
DavidB
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual Harvey’s never lets you down with the quality food , excellent service & value for money . I am Italian by heritage and the Gnocchi was up there with one of the best I’ve eaten . Thanks Again David
W
Woody
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 31 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I have been going to this restaurant for many years and everyone knows us and always greets us. The business lunch yesterday went very well and our clients from Sydney were very impressed. Apart from their excellent food options they have the best Merlo coffee.
SN
SharonN
Brisbane
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 31 May 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Consistently good food - my go to place for a great lunch or dinner
RS
RhondaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We both had the quail, and it was one of the tastiest meals I have had! Looking forward to a return visit!
SW
SueW
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food. Relaxed atmosphere. More favourite ‘go to’ restaurant.
JG
JacindaG
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely lunch, as always at Harveys. Service was good, and it was great that the staff let us sit on and relax with our drinks after the meal.
D
Diner
Brisbane
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Great food but bad service. Could have been a bad day. The person who greeted our party did not even speak just led us to the table and put the menus down. The waitress brought the wine bottle and left some dirty glasses on our table! I mean, really!!
MW
MegsW
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 27 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Varied menu so everyone was delighted with the share plates.
CH
ClaireH
Brisbane
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 21 May 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
I ordered bacon and eggs. I got a tiny piece of burnt bread and very over-charred bacon for breakfast. I gave feedback and my meal was kindly replaced. But then I got two tiny pieces of burnt toast and somewhat undercooked bacon that had black char on it. Someone needs to scrape the hot plate. The staff asked if the second meal was better and it wasn’t but by then I couldn’t be bothered saying anything. I usually love Harvey’s but was let down yesterday.
R
Reno
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 18 May 2022
overall1food2service2ambience1
We eat here often and the food has always been good. Last night was very different, we left half full uneaten plates on the table and walked out. I hope it’s just a case of ‘everyone can have an off-night’ every now and then… The restaurant decor looks very tired now, time to refurbish?
K
Kayjaem
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Love coming to Harveys specifically for the chicken salad & gnocchi. Always stand out dishes! Service was really great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Brisbane
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Breakfast with family, delicious food and excellent service.
JH
JohnH
Brisbane
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 May 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great restaurant in heart of James street with simple but stylish furnishings...and well spaced. Menu is most adequate with every diners needs covered from vegan to steak. Service was excellent. My only second take was the high price of wine by the glass. But otherwise a great place to dine and catch up with friends as noise level was moderate. I can recommend Harvey's bar and bistro.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Brisbane
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very pleasant outside dining.
CM
CatM
Tasmania
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always reliable - I haven’t been there in ten years but I was delighted to see the Asian chicken salad was still on the menu. Excellent service.
WB
WasielaB
Brisbane
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My birthday
TM
TeshM
Brisbane
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 9 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I often meet a local friend for breakfast at Harveys and always find it wonderful. Great service, delicious food and the coffee is fantastic.
DS
DebbieS
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have eaten here 3 times and each time the food has been wonderful. The staff are friendly and love a good laugh. Highly recommend
CM
ChrissieM
Sydney
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
The maître de, who has been there years (might be the owner) is so miserable it’s a really unpleasant experience being seated. The food is not great and prices close to outrageous for some items such as wilted spinach $6.50!! It’s a great spot though which is why people go there.
WR
WilliamR
Brisbane
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Way to noisy and the steak was a bit tough this time, also you didn't have the Quartier Pinot Noir, even though you advertised on the website. A little disappointed this time.
TP
TammyP
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
4 different mains ordered for 4 different people - everyone really loved their lunch. Lovely and relaxed with attentive service.
BO
BradO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been dining at Harvey's for years. The food and Service are always amazing. Our absolute fave..!!
SG
SteveG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Lovely lunch at Harvey's. Very good food and nice ambience outside. Well worth a visit.
GH
GregH
Queensland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food was really very good, the menu choices were plenty and it all made for a very nice night out.
MB
MichaelB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 27 April 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
The greeting and initial service was excellent and friendly. The food was very good. Alas, thereafter it became hard to get attention and indeed when it was gained it appeared that the desert order was missed until a question was raised. Overall good.
PL
PeterL
Sunshine Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good , can’t go past the croquettes and pate followed by the gnocchi and a glass of rose’
KM
KerryM
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience dining at Harvey’s was 10 out of 10.
GR
GinnieR
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, service was good, a great place to dine especially before/after a movie at the Palace theatre.
FD
FionaD
Hawaii
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently great good service on point. Always my favourite my sister tells me I need a Harvey’s intervention 🤪

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Harveys Bar and Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 465 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

26 June 2022

June 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

7:00 pm

Booked 18 times today

31 James St Brisbane, AU-QLD 4006

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
New Farm
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Australian, Bistro, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Harveys is situated within a retail precint that offers limited guest parking. The complex has a parking attendant who can assist with parking options if available.
Public Transit
Bus 300, 306, 322, 360, 470 all stop within walking distance to James St.
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.harveys.net.au/
Phone number
(07) 3852 3700
Private party facilities
A complete bespoke experience. Menus are written with care and consideration following the guest's specific brief. An exclusive private space is available to host your special event for a maximum of 24 guests.

Harveys Bar and Bistro

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Harveys Chicken Salad

Potato Gnocchi

Prawn and Fennel Risotto

Breakfast

Potato and Feta Roesti$19.50

Ricotta-Buttermilk Pancakes$19.00

Portobello Mushrooms and Lentils on Toast$21.00

Spiced Mince in a Flour Tortilla$21.00

Two Eggs$14.00

Scrambled with Fresh Herbs$14.00

Extras

Buttered Spinach$5.00

Tomatoes$5.00

Fresh Ricotta$5.00

Sauteed Mushrooms$5.00

Grilled Haloumi$5.00

Avocado$5.00

Extra Egg$5.00

Smoked Bacon$6.00

Pork Sausage$6.00

Spiced Mince$6.00

Persian Soft Feta$6.00

Smoked Salmon$6.00

Potato Roesti$6.00

Coffee

Espresso$4.50

Piccolo$4.50

Short Macchiato$4.50

Long Black$4.50

Long Macchiato$4.50

Flat White$4.80

Cappuccino$4.80

Latte$4.80

Hot Chocolate$5.30

Hot Mocha$5.30

Iced Coffee$6.30

Iced Chocolate$6.30

Decaffeinated$1.00

Soy Milk$0.50

Zymil$0.50

Almond Milk$0.50

Tea

English Breakfast$5.00

Earl Grey$5.00

Pure Green$5.00

Orange Pekoe$5.00

Strong Russian$5.00

China Jasmine$5.00

Peppermint$5.00

Chamomile$5.00

Lemongrass$5.00

Chai$6.00

Chai Latte$6.00

Cold Drinks

Smoothies$9.00

Frappe$9.00

Hrvst St Cold Pressed Juice$7.00

Fiji Still Water

Capi Sparkling

Remedy Kombucha

Milkshake$7.50

Juice

Orange

Pineapple

Apple

Cranberry

Tomato

Snacks & Charcuterie

Traditional French Baguette$3.00

Fried Olives Filled$9.00

Duck and Cognac Pâté$16.50

Serrano Jamon Reserva$16.00

Great Taylors Bay Tasmanian Smoked Salmon$16.00

Grissini Sticks$3.00

Lunch

Harveys Chicken Salad$23.00