Montrachet

Tumble into the effortlessly elegant Montrachet, Brisbane’s French restaurant par excellence. This exquisite eatery was founded by Lyon-born Thierry Galichet and is the perfect location for Francophilian diners to sample high-end cuisine. Although at the more expensive end of the dining spectrum, with plats principaux costing around $42, the quality of the food and the opulence of the interior confer inestimable value to the establishment.

With its red upholstered seating and brass fittings you could be on the Boulevard St Germain rather than adjacent to the Exhibition Grounds in King St, but the attention to detail, quality of cooking, level of service and French-accented wine list are noteworthy. Choose from an an a la carte menu of classics for dinner Tuesday to Thursday (with a choice of five options for entrees and mains for $85pp for two courses and $100 for three), or a five-course chef’s menu of some of these classics for $135. Lovers of French onion soup, the peerless double-baked souffle with crabmeat and gruyere, steak frites, bouillabaisse, or perhaps a lovely rum baba to finish, look no further.

A gastronomic homage to modern French elegance, Montrachet is the culinary outlet of the highly acclaimed Chef Shannon Kellam – whose prestigious career includes renowned cooking competitions and time spent training in French kitchens. Decked out in opulent red leather-lined benches, richly hued dark timber tables, and gold finishings, the refined brasserie delights the palate with its seasonal menu. French classics are transformed with an elevated approach here, like the filet de boeuf with frites (eye fillet with fries), escargot en cocotte (snails baked in pots of garlic butter, tomato, and spinach, topped with puff pastry lids), and seafood bouillabaisse.

One of Brisbane's favourite French restaurants has reopened on King Street, with the kitchen helmed by the award-winning French chef Clement Chauvin, and a fresh new menu. When visiting anew, diners can expect to see some of their favourites (the favoured double crab souffle and traditional escargot remain), alongside staples like bouillabaisse and steak frites, but each dish has a modern twist. There are also some new delights to try; Le Duo D’agneau de Printemps (spring lamb two ways), Le Pithivier (roasted pumpkin and mushroom pie topped with sage and brown butter crumble), and a hearty beef Wellington with red wine jus.

Among the top French dining establishments in the city are Montrachet, known for its seasonal French menu, and Boucher French Bistro, offering a cozy ambiance and classic French dishes. La Cache à Vín, nestled in an old wine cellar, stands out for its romantic setting and luxurious dinner menu, while Bisou Bisou is a charming café celebrated for its delectable croissants and French-inspired cuisine. Hervé's Restaurant & Bar is a popular choice for its blend of traditional and modern French cuisine, appealing to both locals and visitors alike.

The Brisbane French restaurant by which all others are measured, Montrachet may have changed owners and location in late 2017 but its menu of seasonal French staples remains intact. The new King Street spot is a winner, carefully transposing the iconic comptoir and auburn leather seats that defined the Paddington original but matching them to a bigger kitchen that allows chef and co-owner Shannon Kellam more room for experimentation. The Montrachet boulangerie is just around the corner if you’re exploring the area in the morning.

While the Italians of Brisbane may be shaking their heads with this recommendation, many of you are saying “oo la la” to Montrachet’s gnocchi “en Francais”. Queensland’s most acclaimed French restaurant has taken the traditional Italian comfort dish to a whole other level by dousing it in caramelised onion butter, St Angur cheese and adding a touch of mushrooms for a French twist on a classic that you didn’t know you needed. Allez on down to this King Street institution to get your french gnocchi fix.

The team at French fine dining restaurant Montrachet have been rolling with the punches, adapting their menu to semi-prepared meals that customers can pick-up or get delivered to select suburbs. All the elements of the meal are included, all you have to do is put everything together and plate up. Not only does that mean you can enjoy the meal whenever you like, you can also get away with boasting that you made the meal yourself!

Montrachet offers a style of bistro dining, amazing produce and cooking techniques, paired with amazing, warm and precise service to deliver the perfect French dining experience. Montrachet embraces classy French bistro dining. With a number of accolades to its name, the Brisbane restaurant is using its experience to ensure they continue to delight the palate with a seasonal French menu, and extensive wine list.

The romance of French dining is epitomised at Brisbane's sought-after Montrachet. Montrachet delights the palate with a seasonal French menu alongside an extensive (and we mean extensive) French wine list in an upscale bistro setting, making for a seriously romantic restaurant in Brisbane. The Montrachet menu encapsulates an evolution of French cuisine, offering innovative interpretations and French classics.

There’s something about French cuisine that somehow marries elegance and sophistication with home-style comfort food. We’re not sure how that works, but the chefs at the two-hatted Montrachet have the formula down pat. Their Poussin Fermier with sous vide Galston Farm young chicken, confit potatoes and celery heart, baked parsnip, and roast chicken jus is the perfect example of this.

Dishing up what’s possibly Brisbane’s best French fare, Montrachet’s five-course tasting menu is an absolute joy to experience. With classic French flavours, seen in dishes like the duck and cognac parfait in choux bun to more contemporary numbers like citrus and grey salt-cured Ora King salmon with blue gum panna cotta, the talent of the kitchen has to be tasted to be believed.

One cannot speak of French dining in Brisbane without mentioning Montrachet. Positioned in Bowen Hills, this restaurant epitomizes French elegance, offering a refined dining experience that remains unrivaled. The attention to detail in both service and presentation sets Montrachet apart, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a high-end Parisian establishment.

With chef Shannon Kellam at the helm of Montrachet, it’s no wonder this little slice of Parisian paradise has been whipping up decadent desserts such as the Chocolat de passion of MasterChef fame for the past decade. Further please the palate with a double-baked soufflé filled with crab meat and gruyére cheese, seafood Marseille bouillabaisse, and voila!

With a seasonal French menu, Montrachet is one of the best French restaurants in Brisbane. Keeping things very French, the interior is luxe and classy, which, accompanied by innovative interpretations and French classics, makes this fine restaurant a crowd favourite. If you thought it couldn’t get any better, they also have an extensive wine list.

Talented owners Shannon and Clare Kellam, along with their dedicated staff, bring their wealth of experience to ensure the tradition of excellence continues. And it’s no wonder this is one of the best restaurants in Fortitude Valley; Montrachet’s list of accolades is so extensive, we had to keep scrolling to get to the bottom.

Operating Hours: Tuesday & Saturday, 5:30pm – 10pm; Wednesday – Friday, 12nn – 3pm; 5:30pm – 10pm. Montrachet is probably one of the best dinner restaurants for dates in Brisbane!. An award-winning restaurant offering French cuisine and an extensive selection of wines – what more could you ask for?

Montrache is a hidden treasure in Brisbane, taking you on a journey to a traditional French bistro. Each dish is meticulously crafted with the finest ingredients. The crab soufflé and bouillabaisse are standout selections, bursting with delicate nuances that tantalize the taste buds.

Montrachet, another King Street favourite, has expanded their simple boulangerie to accommodate the increasing number of people craving their pastries. Drop in for a coffee and pastry or dine a la carte with Parisian-style breakfast and lunch.

A visit to two-Hatted Montrachet should be on the cards for any Brisbane foodie — especially anyone who is a devotee of true French cuisine. And don’t forget the wine. It boasts one of Brisbane’s most impressive restaurant wine programs.

Montrachet retains its crown as the epitome of fine French dining in Brisbane, having started a new chapter under a Michelin-trained chef