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Harvey’s in Fortitude Valley is the host to a perfect location for upmarket modern Australian cuisine. This restaurant has mastered effortless sophistication at its humble best.

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Framed by effortless, elegant furnishings, Harvey's is the original classic bistro. Prominent as a major show piece in Brisbane's gallery of dining, it delivers a marvellous eating experience with simplicity and skill as the secret. The broad spectrum of patrons come for the straightforward yet superb food which covers near all dining experiences, and this variety is matched by a pleasing wine selection. Take last night's date to a breakfast of ricotta buttermilk pikelets amid caramelised banana and honeycomb butter. Or treat your mother to wild mushrooms and lentils on toast, topped with lemon and grilled halloumi. You might not be as happy to share your asparagus, ricotta and spinach omelettes with a lashing of spiced roasted tomato sauce.

Chef McMillian has mastered a consistent quality of utterly delicious creations. Humble recipes that don't try too hard allow the flavours to stand for themselves. This is the charm of honest food which swallows like home meals. The dishes are simple while still managing to make magic. There are artfully flavoursome entrees such as the Asian chicken salad tossed with toasted coconut, peanuts, coriander, chilli and fresh lime. The light risotto with seared scallops, zucchini, tomato and pancetta in a zesty lemon oil is also a perfect starter. Brilliantly executed from the selection of mains is the barbecued lamb rump with pot-roasted fennel, green olives and shallot jam. Harvey's is a natural in the business of dining out, and will exceed your standards with its casual elegance.

Katharine Chapman, August 2010

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andy
November 19, 2006


We went for a bite to eat on a sunday morning @ 11:30am and the sevice was absolutely terrible. It was not full, and still the wait for food was terrible

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