Golden Avenue, the newest restaurant from Brisbane’s Anyday hospitality group, has opened in the CBD as the group’s first city-based venue.
Background and Development
Golden Avenue officially opened on 26 August 2025 at 67 Edward Street, marking the Anyday group’s seventh venue and its first outside Fortitude Valley and New Farm. The project has been in planning for more than three years and introduces Middle Eastern flavours to the group’s expanding portfolio.
Culinary Direction
The restaurant is led by co-owner and culinary director Ben Williamson, group executive chef Adam Wolfers, and head chef Tim Yates. Williamson previously oversaw Gerard’s Bistro, while Yates most recently worked at Scully in London. Together, they bring strong experience in Middle Eastern and wood-fired cookery to Golden Avenue.
Menu and Dining Experience
The menu draws on influences from the Levant and Maghreb, prepared over multiple wood ovens and charcoal grills. Dishes include kibbeh nayyeh with Urfa chilli and sheep curd, wood-baked flounder with preserved lemon, swordfish shish with hawaij spice, Spring Bay mussels baked in a clay pot with fennel and roasted rice cream, and a 700-gram machoui lamb shoulder. House-made breads such as pita, saj, and potato sourdough pita are baked fresh to order. Desserts feature luqaimat doughnuts with saffron anglaise and a baklava mille-feuille.
Design and Atmosphere in Brisbane CBD
The 500-square-metre venue was designed by J.AR Office and combines concrete textures, pink granite surfaces, greenery, and skylights. Inspired by Moroccan riads but with a brutalist edge, the design incorporates seven retractable roofs and a mezzanine level to create a bright and open dining space. Music, curated by creative director Graz Mulcahy, adds a further layer to the atmosphere.
GA Bar Offering
Golden Avenue also includes GA, a walk-in-only bar with its own street entrance on Edward Street. The bar offers a separate menu of snacks and mezze, alongside a selection of more than 130 spirits.
Next Steps
Golden Avenue is open from 11:30 a.m. daily, providing Brisbane CBD with a new dining option centred on Middle Eastern flavours and wood-fired cooking.
Published 27-Aug-2025
