Coming Soon: From Melbourne to the River City, San Telmo Fires Up Brisbane's Dining Scene with Argentinian Asado
Brisbane's booming dining scene is welcoming a new heavyweight as San Telmo opens its first Queensland restaurant this June.
Brisbane's dining scene continues to surge, with a soon-to-open new arrival marking just another notch in the city's increasingly crowded belt. That'd be the debut Queensland outpost of Melbourne institution, San Telmo. Renowned for its standard-setting Argentinian cuisine, featuring top-notch fire-led cooking, warm hospitality and premium produce, the restaurant has brought a glimmer of Buenos Aires to Australia for more than 15 years.
Set to open the doors in late June, San Telmo Brisbane will land in the heart of the CBD's golden triangle on Edward Street. Located close to other attention-grabbing restaurants and cafes, such as Golden Avenue, Naldham House and Doughcraft, this new addition brings an open parrilla, a corner dry-age chamber and a direct expression of Argentina's convivial, flame-driven asado tradition.
"Brisbane felt like the natural next step for San Telmo. The city's dining scene has incredible energy right now, and there's a real appetite for restaurants that offer not just a great meal, but a full experience. We're excited to bring the warmth, theatre and generosity of San Telmo to Edward Street," says San Telmo Brisbane Director & Opening Restaurant Manager, Ben Robinson.
Leading the kitchen is Head Chef Mikey Dalton, who has relocated to Brisbane to lead the restaurant, having previously guided San Telmo Melbourne and Palermo — another San Telmo Group favourite. Following a similar formula to those down south, guests can expect generous, unhurried cuisine built around fire, where free-flowing delights from the grill arrive in asado-style waves, encouraging diners to graze together.
Anchored by O'Connor's Beef — an admired Victorian producer — San Telmo Brisbane's selection of superior cuts will include eye fillet, bone-in sirloin, ribeye and inside skirt, alongside rotating dry-aged specials from the chamber. Meanwhile, the restaurant is also bringing along its famed flan — Argentina's national dessert featuring dulce de leche crème caramel — plus sweet highlights such as alfajores, chocolate mousse and mate-inspired pavlova.
"This is food made for sharing. It's generous, fire-led and full of flavour. We want guests to feel like they've stepped into the rhythm of an Argentinian table — great beef, great wine, and a room with real energy," says Dalton.
As for the beverage program, San Telmo Brisbane will pour exclusive imported Argentinian wines, including Mendoza malbecs and Patagonian pinots not available elsewhere in Australia. Alongside a strong assortment of local drops, diners can also sip Fernet-Branca, Quilmes, mate and bespoke vermouths.
Like the Melbourne OG, San Telmo Brisbane's design will elevate the guest experience, with the restaurant's interior atmosphere brought to life by renowned architect and designer Kate Archibald. Inspired by the old-world dining rooms and art deco entrances found throughout Buenos Aires, these characterful details have been reimagined for the Edward Street address. Think a textured cream façade and an imported solid timber door sourced directly from Argentina.
San Telmo Brisbane is scheduled to open in late June at 60 Edward Street, Brisbane, and will operate daily from 11.30am–late. Head to the website for more information.
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