The Stanley Restaurant, Howard Smith Wharves
6 people recommendvia r/brisbane7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
The Stanley at Howard Smith Wharves draws praise for its Cantonese cooking, with one diner calling the food great and the atmosphere wonderful, and another singling out the choux dessert. Some recommend it as an upscale, pricey option, with one calling it a special treat and another saying they would pay full price. One visitor found the food only okay and the service poor.
Address
Stanley Restaurant, 5 Boundary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Choux dessert, Moreton Bay bug springroll
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/tainaf in r/brisbane · Dec 2023taste
Recommends Stanley for dinner, specifically suggesting its choux dessert.
- Recommendsu/Firm_Trick_9038 in r/brisbane · Dec 2025value
Says it's worth the cost despite complaints about wharf pricing.
- Recommendsu/Sgt_Splattery_Pants in r/brisbane · Nov 2024
Suggests this more upscale option at Howard Smith Wharves and calls it excellent.
- Recommendsu/McSkirmishpants in r/brisbane · Dec 2025
Enjoys it as an occasional special treat.
- Recommendsu/Open_Incident_5526 in r/brisbane · May 2025taste
Says the Cantonese food is great and the atmosphere wonderful; suggests a bug springroll.
- Recommendsu/buzzfuzzcuzz in r/brisbane · Feb 2024
Gives a bare recommendation for Stanley, with no detail on food or service.
- Mixedu/EnamasAhead in r/brisbane · Feb 2026service
Says food is passable but service is terrible.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.