1603 Bar

4.2 (88)

$A40 and under

Japanese

27-35 Turbot St, Brisbane City, AU-QLD 4000

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for brunch
Charming

The fun starts at 1603 Bar. A contemporary speakeasy serving Japanese and local beer, wine and the classics. Cocktail lovers will enjoy sake-infused delights that will transport you to Japan.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian, Creative Japanese
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:00 am–10:30 pm
Phone number
(07) 3237 2330
Website
https://www.izakayapublico.com/1603-bar
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
27-35 Turbot St, Brisbane City, AU-QLD 4000
Area
Brisbane CBD
Parking Details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

YAKI BENTOA$28.00
Edamame / Wakame Salad / Rice / Assorted Pickles / Tamagoyaki / Kewpie Mayo / Miso
- Teriyaki Chicken (GF)A$0.00
- Yasai TempuraA$0.00
- Karaage Chicken (DF)A$0.00
- Teriyaki Salmon (GF)A$0.00
POKE BOWLA$27.00
Aburi Salmon Teriyaki / Avocado / Rice / Tamagoyaki / Assorted Pickles / Green Salad / Kewpie Mayo

BAGA & JAPADOG

1603 WAGYU BAGAA$25.00
Premium Wagyu Beef Patty / Cabbage Slaw / Mustard Sauce / Brioche / Togarashi Fries
1603 SAKANA YUZU BAGAA$25.00
Battered Dory / Wild Rocket & Cabbage Slaw / Cheese / Daikon Relish / Yuzu Tartare Sauce / Togarashi Fries
1603 TERIMAYO JAPADOGA$25.00
Grilled Cheesy Jalapeño / Teriyaki Onions / Sesame Cabbage Slaw / Wasabi Cheese Sauce / Sesame Mustard / Tomato Ketchup Sauce / Togarashi Fries

OZARA / LARGE PLATE

1603 SALMON TAKASUA$29.00
Cucumber Salsa / Tsukemono Cabbage / Wakamore & Yuzu Sour Cream
NIN NIKU SUTEKI / GARLIC STEAKA$45.00
Black Angus Rump 250g baste in Miso Garlic / Charred Broccolini / Satuma Imo Masshu / Bordelaise Sauce
MISO HOIKORO YAKISOBAA$36.00
Stir Fried Pork Belly / Cabbage / Green Peppers / Onions / Edamame / Gochujang Paste & Dashi Sauce
JAPANESE FISH & CHIPSA$39.00
Beer Battered Fish Bites / Sweet Potato Tempura / Potatoes / Shoestring Fries / House-made Yuzu Tartare Sauce / Fresh Lemon Wedges
TERIYAKI GYUNIKU SALADA$34.00
Aburi Beef / Leafy Greens / Cucumber / Tsukemono Carrots / Radish / Tomatoes / Fried Shallots / Wafu Dressing

SOKUMEN / SIDES

HOUSE SALADA$18.00
Green Slaw/ Cucumber / Yuzu Soy Sesame Dressing
BROCCOLINI GOMMAEA$19.00
Deliciously Grilled / Savory & Nutty Sesame Sauce
ASPARAGUS KARASHI SUMISOAEA$19.00
Miso Dressing / Fried Garlic
STEAMED RICEA$6.00

DEZATO / DESSERTS

PURIN / CRÈME CARAMEL FLANA$22.00
House-made Crème Caramel / Yuzu Meringue / Toffee Basket
CHIZUKEKI / CHEESECAKEA$22.00
Queensland Mango / Sesame Ice Cream / White Chocolate Flakes

Uncategorised

SAKANA
Fish
TOGAR ASHI
Spice blend, red chili, pepper, hempseeds, sesame, poppy seeds, ground ginger, seaweed and citrus peel
GOMAAE
Sesame paste, sugar, soy, rice vinegar and dashi
ONIGIRI
Compressed sushi rice balls, roasted seaweed, furikake seasoning
KYABETSU
Cabbage
BAGA
Burger
TAKOSU
Taco
NASU
Eggplant
TERIMAYO
Mustard with Miso dipping sauce
SATSUMA IMO MASHU
Sweet potato mashed
TARE
A multipurpose glaze dipping sauce
WAKAME
Dried seaweed Flakes
YASEI KINOKO
Wild Mushroom
TEBA SHIO
Salted Chicken Wings
YUZU
Is a fruit, mixed between tangy lemon, grapefruit and sweet orange

Reviews

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4.2

(88)

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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88 Reviews

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Elizabeth
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 April 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I had the bottomless brunch and we loved it! The food and drinks were superb and is definitely a value for money. We loved how the staff are friendly and helpful. The music was not that loud so we can still have a chat. Definitely coming back with our friends!!!
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Julie
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 April 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful experience! I took my daughter-in-law for a Bottomless Brunch to celebrate her birthday. The food was great and a wonderful choice of drinks. As usual the staff were fantastic and attentive. Can't wait to go again.
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Samantha
Gold Coast6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 April 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We chose their Bottomless Brunch option. Great service, food and drinks and comfortable seating Really generous servings of well cooked and presented food. Ate more than we needed because the food was delicious. Friendly attentive service. No waiting for drink or food top ups. Often an issue at similar events. Quiet, relaxed surrounds to easily enjoy our brunch and conversation. Excellent value and truly bottomless This brunch surpassed our expectations We will be adding this one to our must come back soon list.
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kris
Queensland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 April 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for after work drinks and eats. Excellent service! Very friendly staff.
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Sarah
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! Thanks for everything
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Dan
Brisbane2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 March 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A quick lunch was an impressive experience with classy seating, a moving streetscape through the picture window walls and generously portioned well executed tasty dishes at prices that seem terrific value in today’s cost of living climate. The house beer was a crisp well priced accompaniment to the Japanese skewed flavours.
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Hang
Brisbane3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 March 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great experience, location, set up and value for money! The waitstaff and service were fantastic; drinks were made in a timely manner and good variety of food on the platter (with the option to order more of what you wanted). Already planning my next visit! 😊
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Deanna
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 January 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Zen garden high tea was amazing it looks fantastic and tasted even better. This great experience was all topped off with the service we received from Carolina she was amazing
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Abriell Gold
Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 31 December 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I’d recommend you go elsewhere. Poor food and service
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Ann
Brisbane3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 December 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the Japanese high tea at the 1603 Bar. This is the third time I have been here - a great gift idea. Sitting in a cozy and uncrowded nook, we started with a glass of bubbles and a pot of Japanese tea. The high tea was a balance of savoury and sweet and presented in the most beautiful way. The service was incredible and the attention to detail was spot-on. Totally recommend this experience.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian, Creative Japanese
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:00 am–10:30 pm
Phone number
(07) 3237 2330
Website
https://www.izakayapublico.com/1603-bar
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
27-35 Turbot St, Brisbane City, AU-QLD 4000
Area
Brisbane CBD
Parking Details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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SNACKS / OYATSU

EDAMAMEA$12.00

PORK GYOZAA$21.00

VEGETABLE GYOZAA$19.00

MB-4 ABURI WAGYU ROLLA$28.00

AGEMONO / FRIED

TOKYO STREET FRIESA$12.00

STICKY TEBASHIOA$18.00

KARAAGEA$19.00

NASU TEMPURAA$22.00

KUSHIYAKI / SKEWERS (2pc)

YAKITORIA$14.00

BUTTA BARRAA$12.00

YASEI KINOKOA$14.00

GYUNIKU / BEEFA$18.00

SALMONA$18.00

BENTO & POKE BOWL

YAKI BENTOA$28.00

POKE BOWLA$27.00

BAGA & JAPADOG

1603 WAGYU BAGAA$25.00

1603 SAKANA YUZU BAGAA$25.00

1603 TERIMAYO JAPADOGA$25.00

OZARA / LARGE PLATE

1603 SALMON TAKASUA$29.00

NIN NIKU SUTEKI / GARLIC STEAKA$45.00

MISO HOIKORO YAKISOBAA$36.00

JAPANESE FISH & CHIPSA$39.00

TERIYAKI GYUNIKU SALADA$34.00

SOKUMEN / SIDES

HOUSE SALADA$18.00

BROCCOLINI GOMMAEA$19.00

ASPARAGUS KARASHI SUMISOAEA$19.00

STEAMED RICEA$6.00

DEZATO / DESSERTS

PURIN / CRÈME CARAMEL FLANA$22.00

CHIZUKEKI / CHEESECAKEA$22.00

Uncategorised

SAKANA

TOGAR ASHI

GOMAAE

ONIGIRI

KYABETSU

BAGA

TAKOSU

NASU

TERIMAYO

SATSUMA IMO MASHU

TARE

WAKAME

YASEI KINOKO

TEBA SHIO

YUZU

Dining areas

Additional information

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