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Restaurant 1889, Townsville, AU-QLD

Restaurant 1889

4.4
4.4
91 Reviews
$40 and under
Modern Australian

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2 people
11:30 pm
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Located in the former Townsville Post Office (circa 1897), this heritage landmark complete with the town's only surviving clock tower, now is the home of the Townsville Brewing Co. Modestly called The Brewery. Restaurant 1889 is located inside this building. Experience our uniquely historic Restaurant 1889. Restaurant 1889 blurs the line between traditional bistro and fine dining establishment. A bit flash, but not hoity-toity.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Townsville CBD
  • Cross Street
    Flinders Street, Denham Street, Ogden Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Table - 2 Course

    $55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Chef's choice of three entrees, mains & sides family style to share. Sample Menu Entrees Confit Tomatoes, Fior Di Latte, Black Olives, Basil Crisps San Danielle Prosciutto, Blue Vein Cheese, Nuts, Herbs & Pedro Xiamenez House Smoked Lamb Ribs With Mint, Persian Fetta & Jus Mains Seared Barramundi Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder, Sauce Navarin Forrest Mushroom & Thyme Risotto With Mushroom Broth, Garlic Chives, Grana Padano Sides Broccolini, Blistered Tomatoes, Parmesan House Salad House Smoked Cauliflower, Horseradish dressing & Capers
    Chef's Table - 2 Course photo
  • Chef's Table - 3 Course

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Chef's choice of three entrees, mains, sides & desserts family style to share. Sample Menu Entrees Confit Tomatoes, Fior Di Latte, Black Olives, Basil Crisps San Danielle Prosciutto, Blue Vein Cheese, Nuts, Herbs & Pedro Xiamenez House Smoked Lamb Ribs With Mint, Persian Fetta & Jus Mains Seared Barramundi Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder, Sauce Navarin Forrest Mushroom & Thyme Risotto With Mushroom Broth, Garlic Chives, Grana Padano Sides Broccolini, Blistered Tomatoes, Parmesan House Salad House Smoked Cauliflower, Horseradish dressing & Capers Desserts Sticky Date Pudding With Brandy Butterscotch & Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream Tart Au Citron, Berries & Vanilla Mascarpone Dark Chocolate Mousse, Maraschino Cherries, Chocolate Soil & Chantilly cream
    Chef's Table - 3 Course photo

What 91 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Restaurant 1889 is a "hidden gem" in Townsville, offering a "quiet and cosy atmosphere" with jazz club vibes. Guests rave about the "amazing" food, particularly the steaks and chef's cut special. The staff are "exceptional" and knowledgeable, providing excellent service. A perfect spot for a romantic dining experience.

91 Reviews
  1. Tristan

    Tropical QLD

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deliciously delicious couldn’t be happier with the experience and for a fair price too

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  2. Tara

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. Delicious food with very generous serving sizes. Quiet atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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  3. Tristan

    Tropical QLD

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dinner I’ve ever had. Couldn’t expect any more

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  4. Sharne

    Tropical QLD

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely exceptional YET AGAIN!!! Thankyou to the wonderful staff, so knowledgeable about the wines they serve, I trust them to guide us on what we should pair with our food because they really are knowledgeable about the wine and the beer…my partner always pairs his food with beers… Anyway cannot recommend R1889 enough!!! Just seriously the BEST place to dine in QLD. Thank you again guys !! WE WILL BE BACK!!!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Tropical QLD

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here a few times and the quality of food and the service never disappoints.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Tropical QLD

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service great (again) Staff attentive, lovely atmosphere. Busy in the tavern, but we were quietly tucked away in the fine dining restaurant with beautiful music. Very romantic…. Lovely experience

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Tropical QLD

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. Always great service and the steaks are the best in town!! Will be back

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Tropical QLD

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were exceptional. We had fabulous meals - everyone enjoyed what they ordered, we also asked for some changes & adds to a few meals and the chef accommodated which was great. The lovely waiter was also very knowledgeable about which wines and beers to pair with our meals. Overall - hands down the BEST dining experience we have had in Townsville in over 10 years! Definitely coming back!!!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Tropical QLD

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Phil was Superb!! Food was Great. Will certainly be back!!

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  10. Chendie

    Tropical QLD

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 21 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such a nice hidden gem in Townsville. We really liked the decor, ambiance and music - gave off jazz club vibes. It was fairly quiet which was refreshing as most restaurants in Townsville are loud. Both my fiance and I ordered the chef's cut special and it was delicious. We really enjoyed our meals and they were cooked to perfection. They also have a wide selection of cocktails, wine and beer on offer. Looking forward to dining here again.

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Restaurant 1889 is rated 4.4 stars by 91 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 pm
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Restaurant 1889

252 Flinders St, Townsville, AU-QLD 4810

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Flinders Street, Denham Street, Ogden Street
  • Area
    Townsville CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Fitzgerald
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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