1 star · 26 Sept 2026
“Waited 30 minutes to holler down a staff member to take our order, didn’t know basic things about the menu, very disappointing experience.”Read the original Google review
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Small plates restaurant
Penelope Bistro
11/15 James St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Restaurant details
- Google rating
- 4.1 out of 5 · 142 Google reviews
- Recorded price per person
- $80–180
- Collected reviews
- 142
- Data collected
- 9 Oct 2026
Reported criticisms
- Poor staff service: 23 reviews
- Long waits: 14 reviews
- Disappointing food & drink: 13 reviews
- High prices or poor value: 13 reviews
- Hours, booking or seating problems: 8 reviews
2 stars · 5 Sept 2026
“Great drinks but new staff worker with beard took my card a charged me the highest percentage of tip without my consent and did it fast on purpose so I wouldn’t know what was happening.”
“Unprofessional, disrespectful.”Read the original Google review
3 stars · 27 July 2026
“Went to Penelope for a friend's birthday dinner and was really disappointed by the food.”
“Honestly everything was just so average, expensive and small portions for a banquet...”Read the original Google review
Opening hours
Brisbane time
Hours shown for 20 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026.
Checked 20 Oct 2026
Hours may change on public holidays. Check on Google Maps
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5 pm – 11:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm – 11:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm – 1 am (next day) |
| Saturday | 12 pm – 1 am (next day) |
| Sunday | 12 pm – 11:30 pm |
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