Sage Yellowfin — dinner before QPAC Brisbane
Dinner Before QPAC

Dinner Before QPAC

Curtain Call Guarantee

Your table. Your show. On time.

Book by 7:15pm on your show night. We time your service so you walk out relaxed — not running — with 2 minutes to spare.

160 metres from QPAC ticket office
2-minute walk to QPAC entrance
Service timed to your curtain call
Pre-show menu available
WhatsApp booking for urgent reservations
Book for a specific show ⚓ The Last Ship (Sting) — 9 Apr–3 May 🎤 MJ the Musical — Until 24 May 🎃 Beetlejuice the Musical — From 7 Jun 🎪 KOOZA — Cirque du Soleil — Aug 2026 🎸 Mogwai — 27 May ⚡ Sparks — 30 May 🎭 PRAMKICKER — 1–4 Jul ✝️ Gospel According to Paul — 18–23 Aug 🎭 Death of a Salesman — 28 Aug–6 Sep 👑 Anastasia the Musical — Sep 2026 👑 Six the Musical — Jan 2027 🦞 Seafood Festival — 30 & 31 May
Choose your timing

When Should I Arrive?

5:30
Relaxed dining
Full 3 courses, unhurried. Wine, conversation, dessert. For an 8pm show — this is the one.
6:00
Pre-show perfect
Two courses, a drink, a relaxed walk to QPAC. The most popular arrival time for show nights.
6:30
Express dining
Express 2-course menu. In and out in 60 minutes. Mention your show time when booking.

Always mention your show time in the booking notes — we pace your service accordingly.

Walk to the show

South Bank's Performing Arts

2 min
QPAC
Queensland Performing Arts Centre — opera, ballet, theatre, concerts. Walk down Little Stanley Street and you're there.
1 min
Conservatorium
Queensland Conservatorium — student recitals, orchestral performances, chamber concerts. Directly adjacent to us.
5 min
GOMA
Gallery of Modern Art — film screenings, opening nights, special events. A short walk through the South Bank Parklands.
Quick & memorable

Pre-Show Favourites

Dishes that work well for pre-show timing — full flavour, manageable pace.

Entree — Start here
Natural or Kilpatrick Oysters
Cold, briny, fresh. Order a plate of 6 while you settle in — sets the tone for the evening.
Entree
Char-grilled Fremantle Octopus
Wood-fired, tender, served fast. A pre-show favourite — substantial without being heavy.
Main
QLD King Prawns
Char-grilled Queensland king prawns. Fresh, clean, quick to serve — the pre-show main of choice.
Main
Moreton Bay Bugs
Local Queensland bugs with herb butter. Rich, generous, the kind of thing you think about during the interval.
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Sage Yellowfin is located at 24/164 Little Stanley Street, South Bank Brisbane — approximately 160 metres from the QPAC ticket office, a 2-minute walk. The restaurant specialises in Modern Australian seafood including Moreton Bay bugs, Queensland king prawns and fresh local oysters. Open from 11:30am Monday to Thursday and 7:00am Friday to Sunday. Pre-show bookings available with service timed to your curtain call.
Upcoming Shows at QPAC

Dining for a Specific Show?

We have dedicated pages for upcoming productions at QPAC — with show-specific timing guides, date information and booking links timed to your curtain call.

🎭
Daniel Sloss: BITTER
19–20 Apr 2026 · QPAC Concert Hall
Dinner before Daniel Sloss →
🌸
Steel Magnolias
30 Apr – 10 May 2026 · QPAC Playhouse
Dinner before Steel Magnolias →
🎵
The Sapphires
28 Apr – 24 May 2026 · QPAC Lyric Theatre
Dinner before The Sapphires →
🐺
GRIMM
22 May – 13 Jun 2026 · Cremorne Theatre
Dinner before GRIMM →
⚔️
Macbeth
6–21 Jun 2026 · QPAC Playhouse
Dinner before Macbeth →
📖
Pride & Prejudice
Coming 2026 · QPAC Lyric Theatre
Dinner before Pride & Prejudice →
🎃
Beetlejuice the Musical
From 7 Jun 2026 · Lyric Theatre QPAC
Dinner before Beetlejuice →
🎪
KOOZA — Cirque du Soleil
Aug 2026 · Lyric Theatre QPAC · Acrobatics, clowning & the spectacular Wheel of Death
Dinner before KOOZA →
🎸
Mogwai
27 May 2026 · Glasshouse Theatre QPAC
Dinner before Mogwai →
Sparks
30 May 2026 · Glasshouse Theatre QPAC
Dinner before Sparks →
🎭
PRAMKICKER
1–4 Jul 2026 · Cremorne Theatre QPAC
Dinner before PRAMKICKER →
✝️
The Gospel According to Paul
18–23 Aug 2026 · QPAC Playhouse
Dinner before Gospel According to Paul →
🎭
Death of a Salesman
28 Aug – 6 Sep 2026 · Lyric Theatre QPAC
Dinner before Death of a Salesman →
👑
Anastasia the Musical
Sep 2026 · Lyric Theatre QPAC
Dinner before Anastasia →
👑
Six the Musical
Jan 2027 · Lyric Theatre QPAC
Dinner before Six the Musical →
🦞
South Bank Seafood Festival
30–31 May 2026 · 2 min from QPAC · Festival tasting menus from $65pp
View festival dining →
Reserve Your Table

Before the curtain rises

Book online and mention your show time in the notes. We'll pace your evening accordingly. Show nights fill fast — reserve early.

24/164 Little Stanley Street, South Bank · 2 min walk from QPAC

Pre-Show Dining FAQ

Everything You Need To Know

Arriving at 6:00pm for an 8:00pm show is ideal — two courses, a drink, and a relaxed walk with time to find your seat. If you prefer three courses, arrive at 5:30pm. For an express dinner, 6:30pm works with our 2-course pre-show menu. Always mention your show time when booking.

Yes — if you mention your show time when booking, we time your service around your curtain call. Our kitchen knows the drill. The walk from our front door to the QPAC main entrance is 2 minutes.

We serve full à la carte from our complete menu. Ask your server for pre-show recommendations when you arrive and they'll suggest dishes that work well for your timing. A 2-course express option is available for later arrivals.

Yes — we regularly host groups of 4 to 20 for pre-show dinners. For groups of 8 or more, contact us directly to arrange a reserved section and coordinated timing. Everyone finishes together and walks to QPAC together.

Wilson Parking on Grey Street is the closest car park, about 3 minutes walk. South Bank train station is 5 minutes on foot. The Cultural Centre bus stop on Melbourne Street is about 3 minutes walk with multiple routes.

Yes. Most dishes are naturally gluten-free or can be adjusted on request. We have strong vegetarian and dairy-free options. Mention dietary requirements when booking or when you arrive and the kitchen will accommodate them.

Looking for a restaurant near QPAC Brisbane? Sage Yellowfin is 160 metres from QPAC's main entrance at 24/164 Little Stanley Street, South Bank. We offer timed pre-show dining with service guaranteed before your curtain call.

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