Australia Restaurant Tips by Amelei

YUM YUM YUM YUM YUM DID I SAY YUM?????: GOVINDAS RESTAURANT

Govinda's Restaurant is a pure vegetarian Hare Krishna Restaurant run by ISKCON Brisbane and situated at

99 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane.

At Govindas the devotees serve an all you can eat menu of hot rice, dhal, sabji, pappadums, koftas, chutney, samosas, salad, hot halava and thirst quenching drinks. The restaurant is very popular with business people, students and devotees alike. The hours of operation are

11.30 am to 2.30 pm 7 days a week
5.30 pm to 8.30 pm Friday evenings

A Sunday Feast is also held at the restaurant which begins at 5 pm and includes kirtan class and feast.

Visit Govinda's restaurant web site:
www.brisbanegovindas.com.au

Favorite Dish: I Love it all- seriously the yummiest food EVER!! oh YUM!!! I just drool thinking about it

I havnt been in some time but the last time i did go the food was by donation. It should still be the same and i usually donate about $10- $15 Australian dollars.

Most seating is on cushions close to the ground, although i'm sure many restaurants differ.

Address: www.brisbanegovindas.com.au

Comparison: least expensive

Directions: www.brisbanegovindas.com.au

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Vegan/Vegetarian

Mount Coot-tha Restaurant: Check out the views!!

Offering spectacular panoramic views of Brisbane stretching to Moreton Bay, dining at the Summit is a memorable experience in a truly unique setting with award winning contemporary cuisine.

The restaurant layout is designed with terraced seating inside for up to 220 guests flowing to an open deck outside so everyone is assured panoramic views of Brisbane and the surrounds.

The Restaurant offers regularly changing menu's of contemporary, quality Queensland style cuisine with Mediterranean and Asian influences. Fully licenced, the wine list offers an extensive selection of premium Australian Wines, some of which are vintage Queensland, with many offered by the glass.

Check out menu here:
http://www.brisbanelookout.com/menus/menus.html

Favorite Dish: I had the yummiest Lobster here and prawns and it was done so well. I'm so picky when it comes to seafood and i will admit that the food was really wondeful.

Then its time to walk it off and check out the amazing view!!

Address: Mount Cootha lookout Brisbane

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: As above

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 4

Theme: Other

BRISBANE JAZZ CLUB

Since it was formed in 1972 to 'promote awareness and participation in jazz of all styles', the Brisbane Jazz Club has provided opportunities for both amateur and professional jazz musicians to meet and play together on a regular basis.

The Club's great location on the banks of the Brisbane River provides an ideal setting for members and their visitors to hear the best of Australian and International jazz artists at their regular sessions.

The Brisbane Jazz Club's energetic committee is in constant touch with what's happening in Australian jazz and whenever an artiste or band is ‘coming through on tour’ they're sure to be asked to play for us.

One of the very few jazz clubs anywhere in the world to have its own dedicated premises, the Brisbane Jazz Club is a very sociable place too, and is fully licensed so that members and guests can enjoy a drink whilst listening to their favourite music.

Comparison: about average

Directions: 1 Annie St, Kangaroo Point
Phone- (07) 3848-0954

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 5

Theme: Local