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Pre-show dining at Sage Yellowfin — 160m from QPAC South Bank
Pre-Show Dining Near QPAC

Pre-Show Dining
South Bank Brisbane

Address24/164 Little Stanley Street, South Bank
HoursMon–Thu 11:30am–9pm · Fri–Sat 7am–10pm · Sun 7am–9pm
Price$$–$$$
DietaryGluten-free · Vegan · Vegetarian options
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Sage Yellowfin is a pre-show dining specialist at South Bank Brisbane, 160m from QPAC. We offer a dedicated pre-theatre menu from $23, with sittings timed around your curtain. Book your table, add your show time in the notes, and we pace the meal so you arrive at QPAC relaxed and on time. Available for all QPAC and Brisbane Powerhouse performances.

How It Works

A seamless evening, from table to curtain

01
Book Your Table
Reserve online and add your show time in the notes. We'll time your service around your performance.
02
Arrive 90 Minutes Before
90 minutes gives you time for two courses, a drink and a relaxed walk to the venue without rushing.
03
Dine Without Rush
Your server knows your timeline. No chasing the bill, no hurried desserts, no watching the clock.
04
Two Minutes to QPAC
Walk down Little Stanley Street and across the Parklands. You'll be there before the foyer fills up.
South Bank Performing Arts

We're Walking Distance From All of Them

2 min walk
QPAC
Queensland Performing Arts Centre — opera, ballet, theatre, orchestral concerts and international touring productions. The most popular restaurant near QPAC on Little Stanley Street for a reason.
1 min walk
Queensland Conservatorium
Student recitals, chamber music, orchestral performances and masterclasses. Directly adjacent to Sage Yellowfin — cross the car park and you're there.
5 min walk
Gallery of Modern Art
GOMA film screenings, opening nights, special events and late-night gallery sessions throughout the year. A short walk through the South Bank Parklands.
What We Recommend

Pre-Show Menu Options

Recommended combinations for a two-course dinner timed to your show. All dishes available à la carte from the full menu.

Seafood Selection
The Ocean Menu
From $58 pp
  • Natural or Kilpatrick oysters to start
  • Char-grilled QLD King Prawns
  • Grilled Fremantle Octopus
  • Hervey Bay Scallops (seasonal)
  • House dessert selection
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For the Table
The Sharing Feast
From $72 pp
  • Oysters — natural and Kilpatrick
  • Seafood Feast Platter (shared)
  • Moreton Bay Bugs with chimichurri
  • Riverina Black Angus scotch fillet
  • Dessert + coffee
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All items also available à la carte. See the full menu for current pricing. Pricing indicative.

Reserve Your Table

Before the curtain rises

Book online and add your performance time in the notes field. We'll pace your dinner accordingly. Weekend shows fill fast — reserve early.

Book Pre-Show Table (07) 3129 9398

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

Common Questions

Pre-Show Dining FAQ

90 minutes is comfortable for two courses and a drink. For a relaxed three-course dinner, allow two hours. Add your show time in the booking notes and we'll pace your service around it — no need to watch the clock.

Full à la carte from our complete menu — including our signature seafood platter Brisbane. We don't run a fixed set menu — you order what you want, at a pace that works for your evening. Ask your server about our pre-show recommendations when you arrive.

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

Wilson Parking on Grey Street is the closest paid 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 — 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 area and coordinated service timing. We'll make sure everyone's finished and relaxed before the curtain rises.

2 min from QPAC
1 min from Conservatorium
4.5★ Google Rating
464+ Reviews
Top 10% Brisbane — TripAdvisor
10+ Years South Bank
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