Pause

Focus on Lobsters...luscious Queensland tropical Lobsters!
Come and enjoy a memorable dining experience: 4 crafted courses, and a glass of Prosecco on arrival... Thursday 13/09
... Welcome: Ocean trout tartar Entree: Crunchy baby squid, roast capsicum purée, enoki mushroom, black garlic mayo Main: North Qld lobster, lemon and butter, and winter salad (approx 1.2 kg lobster per couple to share) Dessert: Cinnamon and blueberry creme brûlé
Brisbane's best value Fine Dining $189 PER COUPLE. 4 COURSES + PROSECCO Bookings Essential 3468 1771.
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A huge Thank You to all of our guests who choose to take the time to review our Restaurant... Its great to know that what we do is appreciated!
Pause has received a Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor, due to the consistent high reviews posted by you...
Our sincere Thanks.

Another Special Treat this Friday Night!
"The Samford Sessions" continue as Pause showcases Brisbane's leading acoustic talents...
Come and be entertained by Sarah Calderwood and Paul Brandon. This talented duo play a diverse mix of originals and covers with flair and panache. They cross the roads of roots and folk, wander through world music and Celtic and revisit modern songs with their own arrangements.... As one half of renowned bands Súnas and RedCrow, they have toured extensively in Australia and overseas, played at most folk and roots festivals and released five acclaimed albums. The last Súnas album and Sarah’s first solo record (both recorded for the ABC) charted in the ARIA classic/world/roots Top Ten, and receive worldwide airplay, while the debut RedCrow album was a finalist in the Australia Roots Music Awards 2017.
Sarah received an ARIA Award nomination for Best World Music Album, 2012.
Why not soak up some beautifully crafted sounds with some friends at the table and explore Chef Rino's delicious menu. A recipe for a great night out!
No cover charge.
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It's Friday!... Come and join us tonight at Pause as local Guitar legend (and teacher), John Wissman weaves his Jazzy, Bluesy grooves between your dishes...
Music and a delicious meal on a Friday night at Pause...
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Yet another course from our fabulous meal at "Elle & Lui" in Rome... A seafood platter of ridiculously fresh raw seafoods: Scampi, violet and red prawns, finely sliced Merlu, French Atlantic oysters... If you were lucky enough enjoy our "Raw and Seafood" focus night (with French Champagne), I'm sure you will remember the joy of eating super fresh Seafood Raw...
If you are visiting Rome, please let us know and we would love to put you in touch with these Chefs....they are truly inspiring!

Hi from Italy!
Isabelle and I are currently taking a break from Pause for some intensive market research in Europe... We had the immense privilege to dine in the magnificent "Elle & Lui" in Rome. The Chefs are an inspiration for our Executive Chef Rino, as they worked together in several restaurants over the course of his career... (Chef Rino generously shouted us this amazing meal...)
We enjoyed a marvellous degustation (more images to follow)...shown here is a pasta course of Squid Ink Tagliatelle, with seared calamari, zucchini flowers and freshly grated Bottarga (compressed cured mullet roe). How astonishing!, how delicious!!

Lunch in the Winter Sunshine Anyone???...
Today's fab lunch specials...11.30am to 2pm.
Full Menu also available

Italy comes to Samford! 🇮🇹. Chef Rino and his team are cooking up a Roman Storm! He is showcasing an amazing menu that hails from his home town of Rome tomorrow night, Thursday 26th...
Come and join us for Live music, 3 courses with matching wines, $129 per couple!
Guaranteed great night out...Why stay home?
... Full details here: https://bit.ly/2AejLiW
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Special Treat Ahead!! This Friday "The Samford Sessions" continue with class act "Out of Abingdon". This deeply skilled Jazzy Bluesy Duo are hugely entertaining...often mesmerising.
Tina plays Double Bass and is a lyrically gifted vocalist. Warwick moulds his guitar's sound around her in a beautifully crafted sense. Hearing these 2 guys play together showcases why they tour widely in Australia and Internationally. Very experienced, very easy to fall into...
This Friday ...at Pause. Music begins 6.30pm. No Cover charge.
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Lunchtime Winter treats at Pause:
Beef Cheeks (Grass Fed), slow cooked in Guinness. Roast local Vegetables...

"The Samford Sessions"... Friday Night Live Cabaret at Pause. Some amazing acts are booked, with no cover charge when dining.
Check out the line-up...some of Brisbane's best known Jazz/Blues/Folk acts are on their way to Samford... https://pausesamford.com.au/whats-on/
... Tonight, join us for Dinner with our open fires burning as local Guitar/Percussion Duo "The 2 Wrights" craft their groovy, bluesy, easy listening sounds.
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Join us for a festive Italian-flavoured night of great live music and Italian food & wines. Every month, Pause brings Italy to Samford, showcasing our Italian Chef’s skills and heritage, by focusing on a particular region and it’s table. This month Chef Rino takes you to his home town, Rome and showcases a very authentic menu.
Welcome: Pizza Bianca c’a’ Mortazza... (house made focaccia with mortadella)
Sharing entrees: Panzanella (tomatoes bruschetta with old soggy bread) Trippa alla Romana (slow cook tripe with white wine, tomato, mint and pecorino cheese) Polpette di Melanzane con Spinaci alla Romana (eggplant balls, on sautéed spinach, pine nuts and sultanas Paired with Folonari "Soave" 2014 DOC, Verona Italy
Main: Bastardi cor Sugo di Coda (house fettuccine based on flour, water and eggs served with slow cooked Oxtail in tomato sauce) Paired with Benwarin Sangiovese, 2013 Hunter Valley
Dessert: Pasticceria Secca Brutti ma Boni (ugly but good) Ciambelline al Vino (dry small red wine flavoured donuts) Tozzetti (nutty biscuits) e “Vin Santo” Paired with Stanton & Killeen Rutherglen Muscat
To complement Chef Rino's effort from the kitchen, Andres from the Bar will be serving matching glasses of wine throughout the meal... and of course, a special cocktail will be on offer! Live Italian music from David di Santi and friends... $129 per couple. Bookings Essential. Why stay home!
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The "Samford Sessions" continue at Pause!. Time to get excited...
This Friday evening, we are joined in Cabaret by Angela Toohey, one of Brisbane's leading singer songwriters. You may remember Angela from the QPAC production "The Boy From Oz" where she co-starred with Hugh Jackman (playing Liza Minelli). Every time Angela plays at Pause she creates such a wonderful ambience with her heartfelt sounds. A guaranteed great night out! No cover charge...Why Stay Home?

JAZZ & SEAFOOD Today at Pause!!...
Band and Kitchen are all set...guests about to arrive for a 7 dish Seafood Feast and the Marvellous Karen Anderson Quartet...
Due to last minute cancellation, we now have 4 vacant seats...$79 a head...pls let us know immediately...call us now on 3468 1771.

Come Spend a Day at Pause immersed in the smoky mystery of the tradition of BBQ. Smoking, marinading, grilling, rubs, bastes, sauces.... There's so much to learn. We begin at 8am, have our first meal around 11am, then continue through the day to finish around 4pm, after sitting to enjoy the remainder of the dishes we prepare...
How's this for an exciting Menu: JALAPENO POPPERS, BACON AND 3 CHEESE FILLING HOT SMOKED SALMON SIDE... KING FISH BELLY FLAPS SWEET DILL SPRITZ GLAZED PORK RIBS, CLASS-MADE BBQ SAUCE PULLED PORK, FENNEL INFUSED BBQ SAUCE, SERVED ON SHAVED FENNEL AND PEAR SLAW BEEF BRISKET, CHERRY TOMATO AND MINT SALAD, SMOKED GARLIC AND SHALLOT RABBIT ON CHOCOLATE SOUR DOUGH, WITH "DRUNKEN SULTANAS" GRILLED ENDIVE AND BEETROOT SALAD
Our shout for your first drink, and the Bar at Pause is open all day.
What a fabulous way to spend a Sunday! (29th July) Bookings Essential...
Full details & tickets here: https://bit.ly/2uqHdmO
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The "Samford Sessions" continue at Pause!! THIS FRIDAY NIGHT sees a sensational Cabaret with Matt James and John Hogan entertaining us with their Bluesy, Jazzy blend of guitars and vocals... Here's some footage of a recent performance, I can't wait to hear them at Pause...6.45 start.
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Tables are set...fires are lit, heaters are on. Saturday Lunch at Pause beckons...

Pause-Style Pavlova...local farm strawberries are so delicious right now! There's always room for dessert...

Amazing dinner in a perfect location. Can't think of a better night to celebrate our anniversary. Chef Rino surprised us with some authentic Italian flavours never thought you can find over here. The Wagyu and the braised Pork with mushrooms polenta were absolutely delicious. Impeccable service as well.

Amazing dinner in a perfect location. Can't think of a better night to celebrate our anniversary. Chef Rino surprised us with some authentic Italian flavours never thought you can find over here. The Wagyu and the braised Pork with mushrooms polenta were absolutely delicious. Impeccable service as well.

Amazing dinner in a perfect location. Can't think of a better night to celebrate our anniversary. Chef Rino surprised us with some authentic Italian flavours never thought you can find over here. The Wagyu and the braised Pork with mushrooms polenta were absolutely delicious. Impeccable service as well.