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Restaurant 1889, Townsville, AU-QLD

Restaurant 1889

4.6
4.6
94 Reviews
$40 and under
Modern Australian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for craft beers
Located in the former Townsville Post Office (circa 1897), this heritage landmark complete with the town's only surviving clock tower, now is the home of the Townsville Brewing Co. Modestly called The Brewery. Restaurant 1889 is located inside this building. Experience our uniquely historic Restaurant 1889. Restaurant 1889 blurs the line between traditional bistro and fine dining establishment. A bit flash, but not hoity-toity.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Townsville CBD
  • Cross street
    Flinders Street, Denham Street, Ogden Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Table - 2 Course

    A$55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Chef's choice of three entrees, mains & sides family style to share. Sample Menu Entrees Confit Tomatoes, Fior Di Latte, Black Olives, Basil Crisps San Danielle Prosciutto, Blue Vein Cheese, Nuts, Herbs & Pedro Xiamenez House Smoked Lamb Ribs With Mint, Persian Fetta & Jus Mains Seared Barramundi Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder, Sauce Navarin Forrest Mushroom & Thyme Risotto With Mushroom Broth, Garlic Chives, Grana Padano Sides Broccolini, Blistered Tomatoes, Parmesan House Salad House Smoked Cauliflower, Horseradish dressing & Capers
    Chef's Table - 2 Course Photo
  • Chef's Table - 3 Course

    A$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Chef's choice of three entrees, mains, sides & desserts family style to share. Sample Menu Entrees Confit Tomatoes, Fior Di Latte, Black Olives, Basil Crisps San Danielle Prosciutto, Blue Vein Cheese, Nuts, Herbs & Pedro Xiamenez House Smoked Lamb Ribs With Mint, Persian Fetta & Jus Mains Seared Barramundi Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder, Sauce Navarin Forrest Mushroom & Thyme Risotto With Mushroom Broth, Garlic Chives, Grana Padano Sides Broccolini, Blistered Tomatoes, Parmesan House Salad House Smoked Cauliflower, Horseradish dressing & Capers Desserts Sticky Date Pudding With Brandy Butterscotch & Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream Tart Au Citron, Berries & Vanilla Mascarpone Dark Chocolate Mousse, Maraschino Cherries, Chocolate Soil & Chantilly cream
    Chef's Table - 3 Course Photo

What 94 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Townsville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Restaurant 1889 is a "hidden gem" in Townsville, offering "brilliant" dishes like the lamb rack and chef's cut special. Guests rave about the "superb" service, "knowledgeable" staff, and delightful ambiance with jazz club vibes. With a wide selection of cocktails, wine, and beer, it's perfect for a "romantic" dining experience.

94 Reviews
  1. Colleen

    VIP

    Tropical QLD

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, although we would have liked to order meal a little earlier

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  2. Jean

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food and great service. One of Townsville's finest!!

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  3. Christine

    Tropical QLD

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a true hidden gem that deserves to be discovered. It boasts an extensive wine selection paired with dishes to suit every palate. Standout highlights include the haloumi appetiser, the duck main, and the gnocchi—all flavourful, satisfying, and expertly crafted. The portions are generous, the flavours exceptional, and the prices competitive for fine dining, all without compromising on quality. We've never been disappointed and can't wait to return!

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  4. Tristan

    Tropical QLD

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deliciously delicious couldn’t be happier with the experience and for a fair price too

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  5. Tara

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. Delicious food with very generous serving sizes. Quiet atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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  6. Tristan

    Tropical QLD

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dinner I’ve ever had. Couldn’t expect any more

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  7. Sharne

    Tropical QLD

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely exceptional YET AGAIN!!! Thankyou to the wonderful staff, so knowledgeable about the wines they serve, I trust them to guide us on what we should pair with our food because they really are knowledgeable about the wine and the beer…my partner always pairs his food with beers… Anyway cannot recommend R1889 enough!!! Just seriously the BEST place to dine in QLD. Thank you again guys !! WE WILL BE BACK!!!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Tropical QLD

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here a few times and the quality of food and the service never disappoints.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Tropical QLD

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service great (again) Staff attentive, lovely atmosphere. Busy in the tavern, but we were quietly tucked away in the fine dining restaurant with beautiful music. Very romantic…. Lovely experience

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Tropical QLD

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. Always great service and the steaks are the best in town!! Will be back

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FAQs

Restaurant 1889 is rated 4.6 stars by 94 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Restaurant 1889

252 Flinders St, Townsville, AU-QLD 4810

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Flinders Street, Denham Street, Ogden Street
  • Neighborhood
    Townsville CBD
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adam Fitzgerald
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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