Les Bubbles Bar and Bistro

3.6 (1788)

$40 and under

Steakhouse

144 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley, AU-QLD 4006

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Les Bubbles Bar and Bistro

3.6

$40 and under

Steakhouse

Fortitude Valley

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2 people

Oct 31, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for business meals
Good for groups

Bienvenue. Les Bubbles is a Parisian steakhouse on the corner of Wickham and Little Street in Fortitude Valley, forged in the very same building that housed the notorious illegal casino, bath-house and brothel at the centre of the Fitzgerald Inquiry. While the card decks and kerb servers are all but gone, the building’s colourful history remains pinned to every wall. Steak frites – known by many as the national dish of France – is the centrepiece of our menu. We sear the steak to your liking, before serving it with bread, salad, plenty of sauce and bottomless frites. Les Bubbles welcomes all, and as such, both vegetarian and pescatarian eaters will feel right at home. For any curious individuals, a change of scenery is available by wandering down a single flight of stairs. It’s there that you will find the Bath-House, featuring a full bar, banquet seating and a open-aired deck to enjoy a pre or post dinner cocktail!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, French, Steak
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu–Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
0444 573 955
Website
http://www.lesbubbles.com.au/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Host your next event at The Bath-House! This unique Brisbane venue accommodates up to 100 guests with a private bar, entrance, DJ facilities and tailored food and drinks packages. Perfect for birthdays, corporate events and celebrations. Enquire today!

Location
144 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley, AU-QLD 4006
Neighborhood
Fortitude Valley
Cross street
Little Street & Wickham Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Fortitude Valley Train Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Special Package
A$75.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 20 people
Multiple dates available
Starting off with a glass of your choice of wine with red, white or sparkling on offer, or select a bottled beer. Then into the food! Shared entree: cherry wood smoked bone marrow, beef tartare, or a delicious oven baked Graindorge camembert with onion confit and warm bread. Then comes our famous Les Bubbles Classic steak frites with soft leaf salad with vinaigrette dressing, your selection of our house made sauces and unlimited fries at no extra charge. We have delicious desserts available for purchase, if you still have space!
Special Package
A$86.25 per person
Prepaid
1 - 20 people
Multiple dates available
Starting off with a glass of your choice of wine with red, white or sparkling on offer, or select a bottled beer. Then into the food! Shared entree: cherry wood smoked bone marrow, beef tartare, or a delicious oven baked Graindorge camembert with onion confit and warm bread. Then comes our famous Les Bubbles Classic steak frites with soft leaf salad with vinaigrette dressing, your selection of our house made sauces and unlimited fries at no extra charge. We have delicious desserts available for purchase, if you still have space!

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3.6

(1788)

3.8Food
3.4Service
3.8Ambience
3.5Value

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Review summary

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Les Bubbles offers a charming French bistro vibe with standout dishes like the "steak frites" and "peppercorn sauce." Despite some service hiccups, guests appreciate the "amazing food" and "reasonable pricing." The venue's historic charm adds to its allure, making it a delightful spot for gatherings, with potential for an even better ambiance.

1,788 Reviews

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Russel
Brisbane13 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
It was our daughter's birthday and we booked Les Bubbles on the Saturday night. We didn't have to wait long for our table to become available and we're ushered to our table. We were seated in a high traffic area between the kitchen and a large family group where there were a number of small children. The children were doing what children do best when parents and adults at the table allow them to treat the restaurant as a playground. It was obvious to wait staff that other diners were getting disturbed but they said nothing. I'm guessing as the restaurant was going to receive a substantial income don't worry about the smaller groups. The meal itself was good to very good. Out of the three premium steak frites two were cooked medium rare and the other was blue. But due to the restaurant being busy wait staff would take ages to attend. We tried to get extra fries but were unable. We finished and ordered three Creme Brulee. 30 minutes passed and we were tired of waiting. I approached the counter and asked if they had put the order through and they had not. I said that we would settle the bill and leave where I was told that it would be long to prepare our dessert order. My reply was that if it was put through when we wanted it we would have eaten it then. I was then told that they would sell it to us as a take away. Ridiculous! Walking around a rainy Fortitude Valley eating 3 x Creme Brulee would be unique but why would we. For a restaurant that stands by their steak frites as their mainstay on the menu, please get it right. Tighten up on the service and try not to upsell when we receive bad service. Try remedying the disappointed customer not try and get them to spend more after a bad experience.
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Jon
Brisbane2 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 10, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I really feel bad about this but we were looking forward to this meal and we left before desert - which is pretty much unheard of. The layout and fit out is pretty much bang on French bistro (but then what would I know). The references to the historic use of the space is quite a giggle. There was a spelling mistake on the first line of the menu - ok fine - but it’s a bit cheap just to leave it. First hiccough - being brought the wrong wine - because I was on the loo the waitress opened it and let my wife taste. My wife didn’t order it and didn’t spot that it was about a wrong as possible ( Pinot Noir vs Chablis ). We kept the Pinot Noir so as to limit the embarrassment. The starters were awesome - bone marrow (2) and duck breast. We ordered some extra bread with the bone marrow and it got there in time … just. The mains were ok - 2 x steak frites and the duck leg. We had ordered some garlic bread but it was forgotten about. Here’s where it gets more impactful - the place was busy - early Saturday evening, but there was no attention from the waitress at all - we had to shout for help pretty much. It’s nice to have a single table person rather than have bits of everyone. By this stage we did not feel like staying for desert which ( as mentioned ) is very unlike us. Nothing major - but the lack of single table attention add the issues together. Could have been a great night ……
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Ainslie
Brisbane3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 2, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. The steak frites was to die for! Will be back for sure.
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Mario
Gold Coast1 review
3.0
Dined on September 27, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Eh, everything but the steak is mediocre but he steaks are top tier. They need to change up the menu a bit cause it’s getting a little boring.
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Hayley
Brisbane1 review
3.0
Dined on September 18, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
This place has a heap of potential but the vibe is off.. we arrived at 8:45pm for a booking and there were 4 other tables seated. We were told the kitchen was waiting for us as we were the last table, despite not being late. Went to order a cocktail but we were told the bar was closed so they could only do beer or wine. Food is great, service is friendly - but it's just missing the mark. It's like walking into grill'd for dinner, it's fine but not what you would expect for this venue. Almost no music. Very awkward. We saw them turning away people at 9pm to be seated as they were closing, again it seems so early. As we approached 9:30 they were actively packing up, counting the till, closing blinds, music off, mopping the floors. I get staff want to leave for the day but it's friday night? Change over to the next group of staff to run the night?Why would the owners not stay open and create a vibe until 11pm at minimum. Seems very odd.. Again, the food is great but obviously management has changed or it was sold to new owners that just don't have an eye in inner city hospitality. They have the perfect venue for a 'Mr Mista' vibe. Clear away tables at 10:30 and focus on drinks and music. They could make triple their profit!! I really hope they make a change as this place has SO much potential. Wishing them all the best 😊
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Sinead
Sunshine Coast1 review
3.0
Dined on August 15, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had to wait 45 minutes to get our first round of drinks. And had to chase 3 times. Steak orders/sauces were mixed up. Had to ask for cutlery for desserts. Had to ask for subsequent rounds of drinks several times. We were told 3 very different things from staff about closing time. Payment machine not working then. Individually the staff were nice but they did not appear to be working as a team or know the basics. Disappointing.
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Tauri
Melbourne1 review
2.0
Dined on August 6, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
This was my favourite restaurant once upon a time. My two recent visits have been horrendous. It's almost as if you are inconveniencing the staff by being there. Wrong drink orders constantly, had to get out of my seat to find a server to take our order. Steaks cooked terribly, duck is terrible, tartar is terrible. Must have changed hands because the experience was so upsetting.
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MsSL
Brisbane5 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 31, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Ok - but only that. Extremely limited menu. Expensive for what it was
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Anastasia
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The foods are amazing, and also the service. Looking forward to come again next time.
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Suzanne
Brisbane1 review
3.0
Dined on July 4, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Promoted as a steakhouse, only had 2 steak options on the very limited menu. Both 300g. Mine was excessively salty ? Served with basic chops & salad, no vegetable option ? Wine choice was great! And venue presents well - just disappointing menu.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, French, Steak
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu–Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
0444 573 955
Website
http://www.lesbubbles.com.au/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Host your next event at The Bath-House! This unique Brisbane venue accommodates up to 100 guests with a private bar, entrance, DJ facilities and tailored food and drinks packages. Perfect for birthdays, corporate events and celebrations. Enquire today!

Location
144 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley, AU-QLD 4006
Neighborhood
Fortitude Valley
Cross street
Little Street & Wickham Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Fortitude Valley Train Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Expect a lively crowd on some weeknights, one reviewer noted a busy Wednesday night, while Sunday afternoons tend to be quieter and more relaxed.

Les Bubbles feels like a Parisian steakhouse housed in a tastefully renovated, history-filled Fortitude Valley building, warm and charming inside, with a jazz playlist and a downstairs Bath-House for drinks.

For a livelier evening, try Wednesday nights, guests report the venue can be busy then; for a quieter visit aim for Sunday lunch or a Sunday afternoon when it’s often much calmer.

The steak frites comes with bottomless frites, guests frequently praise the fries as generous and say staff will top them up during the meal.

For a quieter visit try Sunday lunch, guests have noted it can be very relaxed; if you prefer a livelier midweek evening, Wednesday nights have been reported pleasantly busy.

Yes, Les Bubbles is a popular choice for special evenings, with guests celebrating anniversaries and others calling it a great date-night spot, complemented by a robust wine list and the Bath-House bar for pre- or post-dinner drinks.

Yes, Les Bubbles’ Bath-House (down a flight of stairs) features a full bar, banquet seating and an open‑aired deck that’s perfect for a pre- or post-dinner cocktail.

Smart casual, aim for polished, neat and comfortable attire rather than formalwear.

Yes, families are welcome: guests have brought children (including an 11‑year‑old), the venue has offered a child/petit portion and staff have accommodated orders of a child's steak.

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Les Bubbles Bar and Bistro

3.6

$40 and under

Steakhouse

Fortitude Valley

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 31, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Les Bubbles Bar and Bistro

Make a reservation

Les Bubbles Bar and Bistro

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

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Special Package

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