Gourmet Traveller State Winner Queensland
Our verdict
Essa is a restaurant in Brisbane, Australia.
Pearl is the En Primeur Club membership app, where members save venues, book tables and use the concierge.
The menu
What to order
- Leave it to us degustation menu
- Wood-fired spatchcock chicken stuffed with Italian sausage
- Charred tri-tip steak marinated in shio koji
- Raw and wood-fired seasonal produce plates
Essa is a restaurant in Brisbane, Australia.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Gourmet Traveller State Winner Queensland
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Details
- Intimate
- Trendy
- Rustic
- Industrial
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Special Occasion
- Celebration
- After Work
- Open Kitchen
- Design Destination
- Standalone
- Extensive Wine List
- Farm To Table
- Local Sourcing
- Sustainable Seafood
- A La Carte
- Tasting Menu
- Small Plates
- Set Menu
- Wine
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Friendly
Raw, minimalist interiors with black timber, banquettes and marble tables create a dimly lit, intimate space that feels discreet yet sophisticated, pairing a produce-driven wood-fire kitchen with an extensive wine bar for a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Around Essa
- The Calile, under 0.1 miles
- SK Steak & Oyster, under 0.1 miles
- Cru Bar & Cellar, 0.1 miles
- Hotel X Brisbane Fortitude Vly, 0.2 miles
- Dan Arnold, 0.3 miles
In the city
En Primeur Club covers 23 restaurants, 11 hotels and 8 bars in Brisbane.
Booking
Reservations: Recommended.
Questions about Essa
- What recognition has Essa received?
- Essa is recognised by Gourmet Traveller State Winner Queensland (2025).
- How do I book Essa?
- Reservations: Recommended.
- What else is near Essa?
- Nearby in Brisbane: The Calile (under 0.1 miles), SK Steak & Oyster (under 0.1 miles) and Cru Bar & Cellar (0.1 miles).