Set beachside at Belongil, Shannon Bennett’s Belongil Bistro has a new, more approachable menu format, designed for sharing.
One of four distinct venues within The Belongil, the Bistro brings produce-driven dining into a setting that feels relaxed, welcoming and distinctly coastal.
Think snacks for the table, smaller plates to pass around, and larger dishes made for sharing. Beautiful fish, quality meats and market-fresh vegetables lead the way, with ingredients sourced from producers who are masters of their craft.
Each ingredient has a story: the fish is caught by Wayne James off the coast of Brisbane; the crabs are caught by Daniel Fleming off the coast of Brunswick Heads; the beef is sourced from CopperTree Farms, Speckle Park and David Blackmore’s renowned beef, including the exceptional 9+ cut and the world-class Tajima; and local producers like Boonluck Farms, Conscious Grounds, and Picone Exotics bring the best of fresh fruit and vegetables coming into season. Their ethos starts local, and expands, to source the best produce from near and far.
A little something to start
The new snacks menu is made for exploring – order one of everything and take a tour of the flavours.
The Belongil Gilda layers spicy guindillas, salt-cured mackerel and green olives, finished with Will Studd Comté. Thick-cut chickpea fries are dangerously delicious, while the much-loved wasabi melon returns, now with fresh green melon in place of winter papaya. The prawn dog katsu brings a Japanese-inspired twist to the classic hot dog, in a perfectly bite-sized format.
The burger worth booking for
A rare cut usually reserved for the fine-dining experience at Feu, Tajima beef now takes centre stage in the Bistro burger. As the only restaurant in Australia serving this exceptional beef, they’re bringing it to the table in a more relaxed way.
Available at lunch only, this burger is reason enough to make a lunch booking.
The classics, reimagined
The Bistro favourites remain: gnocchi, bouillabaisse, risotto, beef tartare and beef pie, to name a few. Now, with a more approachable menu format and pricing, there’s more room to explore, share and return.
Across the menu, fresh vegetables, bright herbs, and seasonal fruit bring colour and freshness to every plate. Think passionfruit, mulberries, mint, dill and the best of the market, changing as the season unfolds.
For larger gatherings of eight or more, the Group Gathering Menu at $95pp brings together a selection of their favourite dishes for the table.
Events at the Bistro
Fridays at the Bistro is cocktail night: a rotating five-course menu with drinks paired to each course, for $130pp. And if you’re feeling like music after dinner, they have DJs in Blind Tiger, their speakeasy cocktail bar, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Book the bistro
Whether it’s a long lunch with friends, a spontaneous midweek catch-up, a family celebration, or a romantic date night, the Bistro is ready for it.
More relaxed.
More shareable.
Now at The Belongil Bistro.
Bookings recommended. See belongilgroup.com/venues/bistro for more info.
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