
Verandah on Racecourse
A much-loved Hamilton restaurant on Racecourse Road — 4.2 stars from 600-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
At 30 Racecourse Road in Hamilton, Verandah on Racecourse presents itself as a Brisbane restaurant with an Asian-fusion focus. Its cooking draws on traditional Vietnamese flavours while incorporating contemporary Australian influences, giving the venue a broader style than a strictly traditional Vietnamese restaurant. The website positions it for breakfast and brunch, lunch, afternoon nibbles, dinner and drinks, with a bar also listed among its services.
The setting is described as stylish, welcoming, elegant and intimate, making it suited to a relaxed meal as well as a more social occasion. Customer comments on the site mention friendly, efficient service, an enjoyable atmosphere and live music on one visit. The venue’s own testimonials also praise its coffee, cocktails and fresh food, while naming Chicken Fried Rice and Sweet & Sour Pork among the dishes enjoyed by diners. Bookings are recommended for lunch, afternoon nibbles and dinner, particularly as availability can be affected by existing reservations and functions.
Verandah on Racecourse is also set up for events, with two private function rooms and the option to hire the whole venue. The website lists weddings, engagement parties, birthdays, corporate functions, Christmas parties, family gatherings, private dining and meetings among the occasions it can accommodate. Catering and venue hire are available, so it may suit groups looking for a dedicated space rather than a standard restaurant table. For everyday dining, it is presented as a flexible option for brunch, lunch, dinner or an after-work drink in Hamilton, Brisbane. The venue holds a 4.2 Google rating from 603 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 05:30 – 11:00
- TuesdayToday
- 05:30 – 20:30
- Wednesday
- 05:30 – 20:30
- Thursday
- 05:30 – 20:30
- Friday
- 05:30 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 05:30 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 05:30 – 20:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 68
- Popularity
- 84
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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