South Bank Brisbane
Dinner & a Show
Brisbane
The complete guide to combining dinner at Sage Yellowfin with a show at QPAC — timing, booking tips and everything you need to plan the perfect evening out.
The complete guide to combining dinner at Sage Yellowfin with a show at QPAC — timing, booking tips and everything you need to plan the perfect evening out.
Sage Yellowfin sits at 24/164 Little Stanley Street — 160 metres from QPAC. Two minutes on foot. No taxi, no rush, no scramble. Book your show, book your table, walk over when you're done.
Confirm the curtain-up time on your QPAC or South Bank Parklands ticket. Most evening performances start at 7:30pm or 8pm. Matinees are typically 1pm or 2pm. Your dinner booking time depends entirely on this.
For an 8pm show, book a 5:30pm or 6pm sitting. For 7:30pm, book no later than 5:30pm. Add your curtain time in the booking notes at sageyellowfin.com/reservations or call (07) 3129 9398. We pace the meal accordingly.
Two courses fits comfortably in 90 minutes. Oysters or prawns to start, a main. If you have 2 hours, add dessert. Skip heavy shared platters if you're on a tight show night — they're better for long lunches or after the show.
Leave your table 15 minutes before curtain. It's 160m from Sage Yellowfin to QPAC — a 2-minute walk straight down Little Stanley Street. You'll arrive with time to find your seats and get a drink in the foyer.
The kitchen typically runs until 9pm–10pm. If you're in the mood after the show, Sage Yellowfin welcomes after-show guests — a dessert, a nightcap, or a full second sitting depending on timing.
| Show starts | Book dinner at | Courses possible | Leave table by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30pm | 5:30pm | 2 courses (90 min) | 7:15pm |
| 8:00pm | 5:45pm or 6pm | 2–3 courses | 7:45pm |
| 8:30pm | 6pm or 6:30pm | 3 courses comfortably | 8:15pm |
| 1:00pm (matinee) | 11:30am | 2 courses | 12:45pm |
| 2:00pm (matinee) | 12pm | 2–3 courses | 1:45pm |
Always confirm your specific show start time — QPAC schedules vary by production. Add 5 minutes buffer for interval drinks at the theatre.
Each page below has show-specific timing, booking tips and menu suggestions for that production's run.
Sage Yellowfin on Little Stanley Street is one of the best dinner-and-show combinations in Brisbane — 160m from QPAC and a 2-minute walk to the theatre. The kitchen paces the meal to your curtain time so you arrive relaxed. Book a 5:30–6pm sitting for 8pm performances and mention your show time in the notes.
For an 8pm show at QPAC, book dinner at 5:30pm or 6pm — that gives you 90–120 minutes for two courses, a drink, and a relaxed walk to the theatre. For a 7:30pm show, book no later than 5:30pm. Always mention your curtain time when reserving so the kitchen can pace the meal.
Sage Yellowfin is 160 metres from QPAC — a 2-minute walk via Little Stanley Street. It is one of the closest restaurants to QPAC in South Bank Brisbane, making it the most convenient option for any QPAC production.
There is no formal combined ticket — you book your show tickets through QPAC directly, and your dinner separately at sageyellowfin.com/reservations. The practical combination works seamlessly because of the proximity — just book both and let us know the show time when you reserve your table.
Yes. The kitchen runs until 9pm on weeknights and 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. After most 8pm shows you'll be out by 10:30–11pm, so the kitchen may be closing — but the bar is open and we can accommodate dessert and drinks for post-show guests when possible. See our after the show page for details.
Yes — show nights at QPAC are the busiest nights at Sage Yellowfin, particularly during Beetlejuice, KOOZA and MJ the Musical seasons. Book as soon as you buy your show tickets to secure your preferred time. Walk-ins are welcome when tables are available, but show nights often fill completely.
Book your table, mention your show time, and leave the rest to us. 160 metres from QPAC — the easiest dinner-and-show in Brisbane.