Mary Mae's Bar & Kitchen

Mary Mae’s Bar & Kitchen brings relaxed dining to Brisbane Powerhouse beside New Farm Park, with uninterrupted Brisbane River views and terraces described as sun-drenched. Its setting makes it a practical stop before a show, after a walk through the park or for a larger celebration, with reservations and event options available for weddings, corporate gatherings, social occasions and end-of-year functions.

The kitchen serves breakfast from 8am to 11am, followed by lunch and dinner, so the menu suits everything from a morning meal to a longer shared gathering. Breakfast ranges from coconut yoghurt granola and avocado on toast to shakshuka, classic eggs benny, a breakfast burrito and steak and eggs. There is also a children’s section, with battered fish, chicken strips and beef meatballs, and every kids’ meal comes with vanilla ice cream.

For lunch or dinner, the menu covers snacks, share plates, mains, burgers, salads, sides and sweets. Notable options include chorizo and kimchi arancini, fried calamari, chicken skewers and tacos with a choice of barramundi, chicken or halloumi. Mains include roasted cauliflower with beetroot hummus, house-made gnocchi, pan-seared salmon, skirt steak and Mary Mae’s pale ale fish and chips. The burger section offers a chicken schnitzel burger, brisket burger and double cheeseburger, while vegetarian choices include smoked eggplant, caramelised pumpkin salad and a Greek wedge salad.

There is useful variety for different dining needs, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free or gluten-free-available dishes identified on the menu, along with several dairy-free and nut-free options. Desserts include chocolate mud cake, citrus Basque cheesecake and tiramisu. With its river outlook, proximity to Brisbane Powerhouse and broad menu, Mary Mae’s is suited to families, theatre-goers, park visitors and groups looking for a flexible New Farm venue rather than a narrowly focused dining experience.