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Watt Restaurant + Bar

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Address:
Riverside of the Brisbane Powerhouse
119 Lamington Street
New Farm QLD 4007
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Tel : +61 7 3358 5464
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Chef
Chef: Adrian Smith
Chef
Price Range: $$$
BYO
License: Fully Licensed (no BYO)
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It is hard to find a more tranquil spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner than Watt. Tucked behind the Brisbane Powerhouse, situated on the riverside just minutes from the city, Watt is the perfect place to escape, relax and experience the finest cuisine.

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LOCATION
Located in the Brisbane Powerhouse Museum. Watt is just 10 minutes from the city by the CityCat ferry service. Disembark at the New Farm Park terminal.

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DETAILS
Watt Modern Dining reflects Brisbane's laid-back, modern approach to dining. As they say in Queensland, "it's all about lifestyle". Watt offers two very different dining options. Inside, warm tones of butter, chocolate and malt welcome you into a fresh, contemporary environment, whilst the minimalist outdoor area forms the perfect frame for the Brisbane River back-drop.

FOOD & BEVERAGE
Don't let the chic decor fool you into thinking the prices will match. The average price of breakfast is around $10 and lunch around $18.50- sensational prices considering the quality of the food. The really fantastic thing about this restaurant is that it changes its identity depending on the hour of the day. It's a busy breakfast cafe in the morning, a coffee shop mid-morning, a bistro at lunch and an atmospheric restaurant at night. And what's more, you can drop in to 'graze' from 10am until late.

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Watt Modern Dining has recently undergone some serious refurbishments to enhance its already stunning location and atmosphere. Perched alongside the Brisbane River, Watt has always been about enjoying the Queensland climate al fresco style and that hasnt changed. But now the formerly open-to-the-elements seating has been transformed into a sophisticated all weather dining area that can be protected if the need arises. This means that during the colder winter months you can still enjoy the feel of outdoor dining whilst not freezing you patooty off.

The new design is asymmetrical and arty to fit in with its location alongside the New Farm Powerhouse Museum. Whilst the arty feel of the place has been enhanced, the food has not changed, still boasting a high standard. Delicious morsels such as the Sand crab tian served with cucumber, avocado and smoked tomato grace the menu. The Char grilled Moreton Bay bugs with creamy lemon caper risotto and gremolata are mouth wateringly good. Kobe cuisine wagyu with parmesan mash, asparagus and battered onion rings, however will have to wait for a fatter pay packet. With quality cheeses from Victoria, France and Italy a cheese plate to finish vies for position against a creative and visually impressive dessert menu.

OPENING TIMES
Watt's unique Park Lounge is open from 10am until late Tuesday to Friday then from 8am until late on Saturday and Sunday for light meals, coffees and cocktails. Watt modern dining is open for lunch from 12 noon Tuesday to Sunday with dinner Tuesday - Saturday from 6pm. Breakfast is also served on Saturday and Sunday from 8am - 10:30am, bookings are essential to avoid missing out.

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Watt Restaurant + Bar - User Reviews

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We normally go to Watt on Sunday afternoons for a relaxing drink by the river with my kids and dog in tow as they have a DJ playing and it's a really decent crowd. We decided to try out Watt's pre-theatre menu ($35 for 1 course with bread & dips or $45 for 2 courses) before the 8pm show at the Brisbane Powerhouse last night, but on getting there we settled on the seafood platter for two instead. This was truly outstanding with lots of fresh seafood - oysters, hot and cold prawns, octopus, smoked salmon, fried calamari and fish n chips and only cost $79 which is unbelievably good value. The wine list was very extensive and the manager's recommendation of a bottle of Henschke Peggy's Hill Riesling $45 to accompany our platter was the perfect match. The service was friendly without being intrusive and we really enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant that was buzzing and filled up during our meal. As you can leave your vehicle in the car-park overnight we decided to skip dessert and had a couple of cocktails (Lemon Meringue & Vanilla Espresso Martini) before going to the show. I was always under the impression that Watt was very expensive but was quite surprised that all the other mains were $30 and under. This was definitely one of the best dining experience I have had in Brisbane.review  05/11/2011

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Restaurant Specials

All Year Round Specials/Events
Dusk Dining - Enjoy a beautiful meal before taking in a show at the Powerhouse, with Watt's Dusk Dining menu. Available only for 6pm bookings, $45 pp + drinks. Conditions apply.

All Year Round Specials/Events
Every Sunday 3-8pm, relax and enjoy hours of fantastic tunes, spun by top DJ's Cool Hand Luc + Chantal, plus weekly special guests. An awesome bar snack menu and cocktails make Watt the ultimate space to relax on a Sunday arvo.

All Year Round Specials/Events
Fridays live by the river. Get down to Watt Restaurant + Bar and unwind on Friday evenings with live accoustic tunes, old school hospitality and toasty warm heaters. Come with a group of four and they will shout you some bar snacks with your 1st beverage purchase!



Restaurant Features
Accessible by Water Taxi
Accessible by Wheelchair
Breakfast
Function for 100-300
Function for 50-100
Function for over 300
Late Night Dining
Live Music / Entertainment
Outdoor Dining
Parking
Romantic/Intimate
Something Different
Suitable for Families with children
Suitable for Functions
Suitable for Groups of 10
Suitable for Product launches
Suitable for Weddings
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