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Cloudland Garden Restaurant

Fortitude Valley

Updated: Sep 13, 2024

Cloudland Garden Restaurant is a game-changing addition to the iconic Fortitude Valley playground, having taken over the entire ground floor as a permanent 200-seat dining venue.

Private dining table at Cloudland Garden Restaurant Fortitude Valley

Fifteen years after Cloudland threw open its doors with a bang as a hotspot for the over 25s, the ground floor has undergone a stunning transformation to become a fully-fledged restaurant, with a new Head Chef at the helm honouring the ancient tradition of cooking by fire. 

Green dining chairs and booths at Cloudland Garden Restaurant Fortitude Valley

While much of Cloudland's stunning interior and artwork remains, the furnishings have been updated to accommodate groups of nearly any size seeking a lively dining experience with atmosphere. The space features bespoke hardwood tables with solid marble insets, plush cushion seating, wrought iron pods, and moody booths. 

Set round table with floral cushions at Cloudland Garden Restaurant Fortitude Valley

The share-style menu boasts a Mediterranean influence, featuring dishes such as butterflied spatchcock with chermoula and sorrel, Margra Lamb with agrodolce and red elk, and Urban Valley lion’s mane mushroom with Jerusalem artichoke and beurre noisette among its large plates, as well as locally raised S.Kidman Wagyu ribeye cooked over the Argentinian ‘parrilla’ charcoal grill. 

mouth-watering dishes at  Cloudland Garden Restaurant Fortitude Valley

The mouth-watering dishes, infused with rustic, smoky aromas, are rich in flavour yet crafted to let each ingredient shine, such as the charred Fremantle octopus, wood-fired and served with smoked labneh, chickpeas, chili, and fresh lime. And on the snackier side, there's pan seared scallop with parsnip, morcilla, chicken jus gras and capers.

Glass domed pendant lamp at Cloudland Garden Restaurant Fortitude Valley

Cloudland Garden also has a cleverly curated wine list and cocktails that are almost too pretty to drink. Crafted with the same focus on flavour and attention to detail, the cocktails feature seasonal ingredients with aromatic garnishes, like the Agave Heat Wave — a fusion of tequila and mezcal with lime, jalapeño, coconut water and a spicy tajin rim.

Staff member with glass red wine at Cloudland Garden Restaurant Fortitude Valley

Good to know - Joining Cloudland's Exceutive Chef Andrew Musk is Head Chef Alec Kapitz (ex-Jellyfish) as the seafood specialist.

Need to know - There is very limited street parking nearby and Warner Street secure parking station a five minute walk away.

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Still hungry for more suggestions on where to eat out in Brisbane, head to our comprehensive Eat & Drink section HERE! Happy grazing!

 

Cloudland Garden Restaurant

641 Ann St

Fortitude Valley

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