Walter's Steakhouse, City
33 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/brisbane30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 13 threads.
What people say, in short
Walter's Steakhouse is a city steakhouse that many diners rate highly, with several calling its steak the best they have had and others praising its cosy, old-school atmosphere and generous portions. A few visitors find it pricey for the quality, and some report uneven service, though the overall verdict leans strongly toward recommending it. Diners single out the bone-in steak, creamed spinach and pecan pie.
Address
Walter's Steakhouse and Wine Bar, 219 Alice St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Bone in steak, Creamed spinach, Pecan pie
- Best for
- Groups, Dates
- 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/tooliorunnamukas in r/brisbane · Feb 2025value
Says Walters gives the best quality for the price and suggests it for a boozy group night.
- Recommendsu/jpob in r/brisbane · Feb 2025taste
Has visited twice and rates its steaks above any other restaurant steak they've had, apart from homemade.
- Recommendsu/MitchEatsYT in r/brisbane · Jan 2026taste
Suggests a special city visit to Walter's, calling its bone-in steak the top option they have.
- Recommendsu/mrfezzman in r/brisbane · May 2024taste
Says Walters served the best steak they have had and strongly endorses it.
- Recommendsu/InformalAd1250 in r/brisbane · Aug 2025
Rates Walters above Fat Cow.
- Recommendsu/AusCPA123 in r/brisbane · Feb 2025
Ranks Walter's as their current number one and says it's difficult to top.
- Recommendsu/barefoot_91 in r/brisbane · May 2024taste
Urges readers not to skip the creamed spinach at Walters.
- Recommendsu/Meowingtonspicnic in r/brisbane · Apr 2026
Suggests Walters in the city for dinner before a hotel stay nearby.
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- Recommendsu/Lopsided_Belt_2237 in r/brisbane · Nov 2025ambience
Very spacious with impeccable service; the generous steak deal feels like good value versus pricier fancy places.
- Mixedu/MadzwithaZ in r/brisbane · Feb 2025
Expected more from Walter's than it delivered, though unsure anything better exists in the city centre.
- Recommendsu/aMazingBanannas in r/brisbane · Feb 2025service
Has been to Walters once, really enjoyed it, and found service excellent.
- Recommendsu/stillupsocut in r/brisbane · Feb 2025service
Recommends Walters for large groups; says it handled a big lunch party smoothly and they're a long-time regular.
- Recommendsu/jmmmrrr1 in r/brisbane · Jan 2026
Confidently backs a downtown steakhouse, Walter's, and expects the reader to be grateful.
- Mixedu/bitcoinbrisbane in r/brisbane · May 2024
Calls Walters just okay, though its wine selection is strong.
- Recommendsu/getfuckedcuntz in r/brisbane · Jun 2025taste
Recommends getting the specialty steak and cream spinach.
- Recommendsu/totse_losername in r/brisbane · May 2024taste
Says the steak they had was large and tasty, and calls the pecan pie nice.
- Recommendsu/Dangerboy73 in r/brisbane · May 2024
Calls it probably the best steakhouse around, with fantastic food and atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/shamona1 in r/brisbane · Dec 2023taste
Strongly recommends it for exceptional food.
- Recommendsu/jackandsuki in r/brisbane · Apr 2025ambience
Found Walter's Steakhouse very romantic.
- Recommendsu/Pvnels in r/brisbane · Dec 2023
Lists it among options and says any of the named places will satisfy diners.
- Recommendsu/Exciting_Thing2916 in r/brisbane · Jun 2025
Suggests it as an option, noting it is close to the Botanic Gardens.
- Recommendsu/pikachuAus in r/brisbane · Feb 2025value
Describes Walters Steakhouse as good value, with its signature steaks consistently strong.
- Caveatu/Embarrassed_Term_885 in r/brisbane · May 2024service
Describes a disappointing lunch, finding the food good but not worth the cost.
- Recommendsu/Guilty-Ad-155 in r/brisbane · Jan 2026
Simply agrees with the Walter's Steakhouse recommendation.
- Caveatu/ImNotHere1981 in r/brisbane · May 2025service
Warned others off after a bad experience.
- Caveatu/mxlths_modular in r/brisbane · May 2025
Found their visit underwhelming and the food average; would not return.
- Recommendsu/SpecialMobile6174 in r/brisbane · Feb 2025taste
Recommends Walters for a casual group night of solid steak and drinks.
- Recommendsu/Galromir in r/brisbane · Feb 2025
Says a friend's favourite is Walter's, though they have never been themselves.
- Recommendsu/Educational_Tip8939 in r/brisbane · May 2024
Rates Walters great and names it their pick if forced to choose one.
- Caveatu/Amoranth31 in r/brisbane · May 2024value
Agrees, calling it pricey, not special, and its sides underwhelming.
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