Rogue Bistro, Newstead
37 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/brisbane30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 17 threads.
What people say, in short
Rogue Bistro in Newstead draws strong support for degustation meals and an intimate, low-lit atmosphere. Diners praise the food and cocktails; an anniversary visitor mentions quieter upstairs seating, while another commenter describes booths for two. Several commenters particularly enjoy the butter; one singles out smoked butter sold by the jar. Dissent includes a prawn course one diner found dull and a meal another felt was let down by unsuccessful dishes and dessert.
Address
Rogue Bistro, 14 Austin St, Newstead QLD 4006, Australia
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Smoked butter
- Best for
- Dates, Celebrations
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/Sea-Advice9085 in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Says Rogue Bistro is worth visiting.
- Recommendsu/MorningDrvewayTurtle in r/brisbane · Mar 2025ambience
Strongly recommends it; says it's dark, intimate and has a quiet soundtrack rather than music.
- Recommendsu/starinmelbourne in r/brisbane · Aug 2025taste
Calls it the best place visited, praising stunning food and a range of seating options.
- Recommendsu/Apeonabicycle in r/brisbane · Dec 2025
Lists it among reliable Brisbane picks for special occasions.
- Recommendsu/mxlths_modular in r/brisbane · May 2025taste
Recommends its set menu and food, calling it excellent with great service in an intimate, casual space.
- Recommendsu/mooingchicken in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Includes Rouge bistro in a list of suggested date restaurants.
- Recommendsu/Curious-Amoeba_24 in r/brisbane · Nov 2026variety
Calls Rogue Bistro an old favourite whose seasonal menu keeps each visit fresh.
- Recommendsu/micturnal in r/brisbane · Apr 2025consistency
Has eaten at Rogue many times, finds it reliably great, and wishes they'd picked it more often.
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- Recommendsu/vayneonmymain in r/brisbane · Apr 2025consistency
Says Rogue is always dependable.
- Recommendsu/nocerealever in r/brisbane · Dec 2023ambience
Calls it very romantic and says the food is beautiful.
- Recommendsu/itspeachy05 in r/brisbane · Dec 2025ambience
Says the upstairs dining area is quieter and that they celebrate anniversaries there.
- Recommendsu/Nice_Option4453 in r/brisbane · Aug 2025ambience
Says it has booths fit for two and fitting mood lighting; moderate drinking keeps it reasonable.
- Recommendsu/Krimsonmyst in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Lists Rogue Bistro among favourite fine-dining picks.
- Recommendsu/lokkiek in r/brisbane · Nov 2024
Recommends this Newstead bistro for a tasting-menu style meal.
- Recommendsu/Biscuitandgravys in r/brisbane · Dec 2025
Praises the food, cocktails and service, and notes smoked butter jars can be bought.
- Recommendsu/kwaka300 in r/brisbane · May 2026
Calls it elite dining that is still excellent, and endorses it as a good pick.
- Recommendsu/shitCouch in r/brisbane · Aug 2025taste
Calls Rogue excellent and loves its butter; found one degustation prawn course dull.
- Recommendsu/Tackit286 in r/brisbane · Dec 2025
Seconds Rogue Bistro and calls it their favourite Brisbane restaurant.
- Recommendsu/Foxyvon in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Strongly recommends Rogue; was pleased with it when booked in as a replacement.
- Recommendsu/Charming-ander in r/brisbane · Aug 2025taste
Praised the butter enough to be sent home with takeaway jars.
- Recommendsu/Scamwau1 in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Says Rogue Bistro is great.
- Recommendsu/n00biss in r/brisbane · Sep 2026
Says they've never left unhappy and praises the paired wines as excellent for a splurge meal.
- Recommendsu/trak740 in r/brisbane · Jun 2026
Ranks Rogue Bistro as the city's top pick.
- Recommendsu/hamsoho in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Ate there that evening; says it's consistently great and strongly recommends it.
- Recommendsu/harveyjhp in r/brisbane · Jun 2025
Says it is one of their favourite restaurants.
- Recommendsu/Everybodyssocreative in r/brisbane · Dec 2025
Calls it a beautiful degustation-only restaurant that caters to dietary needs.
- Recommendsu/kaimoana95 in r/brisbane · Nov 2025ambience
Sat upstairs and loved the gap between their table and neighbouring ones.
- Recommendsu/obvWeez in r/brisbane · Aug 2025taste
Agrees the butter is a highlight.
- Recommendsu/gonowwhileyoucan in r/brisbane · Apr 2025
Regrets not choosing Rogue over Dan's, suggesting Rogue is the better bet.
- Caveatu/essandsea in r/brisbane · Aug 2025taste
Rogue was disappointing on a recent visit; some dishes didn't work and dessert fell flat.
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