A favourite with locals, Thai Orchid serves delicious Thai fare
in a bustling and energetic atmosphere. Come for lunch and request
a table in the courtyard where you can dine on some of the best
coconut prawns in Brisbane, or try the fresh sand crab salad mixed
with Thai herbs, lemon juice, coriander, mint and coconut milk or
the traditional Thai red curry with beans and bamboo shoots -
delicious! Open Sunday to Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday
dinner only. Bookings recommended.
Address: 3374 Pacific Highway Springwood
E-mail: eat@thaiorchid.com.au
Telephone: 07 3808 2853
| The Ship Inn |
$$$$$ | International |
Located in Brisbane's Southbank Parklands, the Ship Inn is a
funky and informal street bar where diners can relax and watch the
world go by while dining alfresco, opt for a more formal dining
option, or sit back and sink a pint in the beer garden after a long
day at the office. Dive into the delicious salt and pepper squid
salad served on a bed of greens topped with red onion, peanuts,
tomato, cucumber and a Thai dressing before tucking into some of
Brisbane's best Hot Rocks of eye fillet or salmon served on hot
volcanic rock plate, served with chips and dipping sauce. Open
daily for lunch and dinner. Bookings recommended.
Address: Cnr Stanley & Sidon Streets South Brisbane
E-mail: office@theshipinn.com.au
Telephone: 07 3844 8000
Chef Timmy Kemp's Thai-Chinese background is evident in her
innovative and inventive fusion food. Decked out with retro
furniture and bright red chairs, the setting is informal and the
views out over the neighbouring gardens and streams makes the
perfect al fresco dining setting. Try the spicy Atlantic salmon
with tamarind sauce, pickled cucumber and coconut rice infused with
pandang before indulging your sweet tooth on the Thai banana
fritters with treacle and roasted coconut ice cream. Open Tuesday
to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday dinner. Bookings
recommended.
Address: 4B Galleria Complex Southbank
E-mail: timmys@timmys.com.au
Telephone: 07 3846 0322
