Gerard’s Bistro
A distinctive Valley bistro drawing on Africa, Europe and the Middle East — 4.5 stars from 1,100-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Gerard’s Bistro was a modern Middle Eastern restaurant on James Street in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. After 14 years, it served its final guests on 4 July 2026, bringing its run as a well-established local dining venue to an end. The restaurant’s own farewell message highlights the importance of its guests, suppliers and wider community, reflecting a venue with a substantial history in the area rather than a short-lived opening.
Gerard’s is not currently available for dining: the restaurant has been sold and is closed while the new owners carry out a refurbishment. The owners have indicated that they intend to reopen the venue in the coming months, but under a new name and with a different concept. That means returning visitors should not expect the Gerard’s Bistro experience to continue in its previous form. For now, the venue is best understood as a significant former Fortitude Valley restaurant to keep an eye on, particularly if you are interested in what replaces it on James Street. No new concept, menu or reopening date has been confirmed in the supplied information.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 17:30 – 00:00
- Tuesday
- 17:30 – 00:00
- WednesdayToday
- 17:30 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 17:30 – 00:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 00:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 80
- Popularity
- 93
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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