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TAMA

Fortitude Valley

Updated: Jul 26, 2024

TAMA is a stunning fine dining restaurant located on the ground floor of the beautifully refurbished historic GPO Hotel in Fortitude Valley.

TAMA Dining Fortitude Valley

Helmed by chef Richard Ousby, TAMA offers a first class contemporary dining experience in a bespoke luxurious setting, and with a European-inspired menu showcasing premium chargrilled meats and seafood.

TAMA Dining Fortitude Valley

Service is on point, with knowledgeable waiters and sommeliers on hand to offer advice and attention and to make diners feel welcome from the minute they enter.

TAMA Dining Fortitude Valley

Tempting starters include Sydney rock oysters (mignonette or caviar) or warm native akoya pearl oyster with sake butter and dill, or for an indulgence, there is the option of a Caviar Traditional Service.

TAMA Dining Fortitude Valley

Petite Snacks include Caviar Bun, King Prawn Roll, Crispy Polenta Gem or Charcoal Calamari, while Small Plates include Beef Tartare, Yellowfin Tuna (kohlrabi remoulade, fennel) and Octopus (chorizo, harrisa, whipped garlic, lettuce heart).

TAMA Dining Fortitude Valley

The majority of large plates are charcoal oven-cooked, with delectable seafood dishes such as 500g Moreton Bay Bugs; Tasmanian Lobster (half or whole); Swordfish; and Whole Coral Trout deboned (with brandy flame, caviar butter sauce).

TAMA Dining Fortitude Valley

From the land there's a choice of 250g Hereford Eye Fillet; 400g Angus Sirloin; 1.6-2kg Angus Tomahawk; Lamb Loin; and Wagyu Scotch Fillet (a must-try), while other main plates include Berkshire Pork Belly (apple,macadamia); Quail (chestnut, prune & honey): and handmade pasta such as Crab Bisque Linguini and the signature TAMA Bolognese.

TAMA Dining Fortitude Valley

To accompany, sides include charcoal cabbage; potato galette; tomato salad; creamed spinach; and roasted carrots, while desserts include choux bun with white chocolate and praline or chocolate cumquat.

The impressive curated wine list includes an extensice selection of premium and lesser known drops from both Australia and around the world, with a sommelier on hand to offer advice.

Good to know - Arrive early and enjoy a pre-dinner drink at the magnificent The Gatsby Bar upstairs, or head there for a post-dinner tipple.

Need to know - There is a limited amount of on street parking nearby and a secure multi-level parking station 5 minutes walk away on Warner Street.

Check out our guide to the best restaurants in Fortitude Valley

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

TAMA

GPO Hotel

740 Ann St 

Fortitude Valley

Opening hours 

3184 6745

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