The French Table

In the heart of Cleveland, Brisbane, The French Table offers a poised take on modern French-inspired dining. Simplicity and elegance lead the way, with a kitchen that prizes pristine technique and a dining room that whispers of occasion. It is a place for those who savour detail: polished service, thoughtful pacing, and an ambience that flatters conversation as much as it does the plate.

Flavours unfold with quiet confidence. Warm baguette à l’ail or baguette au beurre d’estragon sets the tone, followed by the silken comfort of mousse de canard or a delicate carpaccio de boeuf, lifted by pickled onion, rocket, gruyère and a balsamic glaze. From the stove, tagilatelle aux palourdes shimmers with white wine and parsley, while magret de canard arrives pan-seared and rosy, with beetroot purée, duck-fat potatoes and baby spinach. To close, think crème brûlée à la vanille, its caramel top giving way with a tap, or the nostalgia of a pêche Melba.

The room’s elegant restraint is matched by a fully licensed bar and an ever-evolving wine list spanning France, Australia and New Zealand, with two beers on tap for unfussy refreshment. Pairings feel effortless, whether you are lingering over a long supper or a celebratory lunch.

Book a table, bring an appetite, and let the evening unfurl with Gallic grace. Go on—raise a glass and say bon appétit.