Deer Duck Bistro, Auchenflower
22 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/brisbane28 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Deer Duck Bistro in Auchenflower draws strong support for tasting menus and a cosy, romantic atmosphere. Two diners particularly praise the wine-pairing experience, and another returns for a degustation they call a favourite. Dissenters describe disappointing courses and a long tasting format that does not suit everyone; one specifically cautions against the summer menu they experienced.
Address
Deer Duck Bistro, 396 Milton Rd, Auchenflower QLD 4066, Australia
At a glance
- Best for
- Dates, Celebrations
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/S-L-F in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Recommends the wine-paired tasting menu as an unusual and impressive choice.
- Recommendsu/Mad-Mel in r/brisbane · Aug 2025ambience
Enjoys the place and says its cosy feel doesn't resemble typical Brisbane restaurants.
- Recommendsu/Apeonabicycle in r/brisbane · Dec 2025
Lists it among reliable Brisbane picks for special occasions.
- Recommendsu/hryelle in r/brisbane · Dec 2023
Describes it as pretty good, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/AzTaylz in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Suggests Deer Duck Bistro as a date restaurant with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/Krimsonmyst in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Lists Deer Duck Bistro among favourite fine-dining picks.
- Recommendsu/IPPacket in r/brisbane · May 2025ambience
Suggests it as another option with a romantic feel and nice decor.
- Caveatu/mcwobby in r/brisbane · Apr 2025
Reports a poor visit to Deer Duck on their last trip.
Show all 28 cited comments
- Caveatu/bravofann in r/brisbane · Nov 2026
Warns against visiting.
- Recommendsu/Zimmi06 in r/brisbane · Aug 2025taste
Liked the vibe and found the food excellent; adds a third vote for the recommendation.
- Recommendsu/phranticsnr in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Adds it as a third recommendation after earlier suggestions.
- Recommendsu/dexcel in r/brisbane · Nov 2026
Enjoyed the meal and the wine pairings.
- Recommendsu/Ediwir in r/brisbane · Dec 2025ambience
Has fond memories of its classy atmosphere and good food, though the visit was a few years ago.
- Recommendsu/_MrBigglesworth_ in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Agrees with recommending Deer Duck Bistro.
- Recommendsu/Independent_Art892 in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Simply agrees with recommending Deer Duck Bistro.
- Recommendsu/neon_llama in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Has eaten there twice and found it outstanding; endorses it.
- Recommendsu/pat_mchunt in r/brisbane · Nov 2024
Says this bistro is great for a fancier meal out.
- Recommendsu/Skittlescanner316 in r/brisbane · Apr 2025
Visits Deer Duck every year and calls it their favourite degustation.
- Recommendsu/JustBrurrpn in r/brisbane · Nov 2024
Agrees with the deer duck suggestion and calls it fabulous.
- Caveatu/DemolitionMan64 in r/brisbane · Dec 2025
Dismisses it as catering to diners who equate many tiny courses with fine dining.
- Caveatu/Scmehetio in r/brisbane · Dec 2025
Advises against it at certain times, based on personal experience.
- Recommendsu/Phlerzillah in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Says Deer Duck Bistro won't disappoint.
- Recommendsu/essandsea in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Says Deer Duck Bistro has always been a winner for them.
- Recommendsu/Sea-Flow-3437 in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Agrees it is a great place.
- Recommendsu/Hairy_Worldliness382 in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Recommends it for a more unusual dining experience.
- Caveatu/psnugget in r/brisbane · Apr 2025taste
Warned others off after a bad experience.
- Recommendsu/SEQbloke in r/brisbane · Apr 2025
Says it was always good in the past if you like that style, but finds the long degustation tiring, with small portions and tedious ingredient announcements.
- Mixedu/Pitiful_Occasion4480 in r/brisbane · Aug 2025wait time
Adds a caveat that getting a table there may be difficult.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.