Spanish Tapas, Raciones & Paella
Plates made for sharing, a sommelier on the floor, and staff who remember your wine. Lunch and dinner, seven days, a few minutes from South Bank.
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Wed – Sun from 5pm
and the art of hospitality.”
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What's on the table
Tapas, raciones, and reasons to come back.
From a quick lunch plate to a long, loud table of friends — here's how the night usually goes at Olé.
Tapas & Raciones
The full Spanish repertoire — patatas bravas, croquetas, jamón, mushrooms with truffle soft egg and manchego. Built for sharing across the table.
Paella & Mains
Paella cooked properly — seafood, mixed, or vegetarian — alongside slow-cooked pork belly, lamb, and the daily fish from the pass.
$25 Lunch Special
A rotating lunch plate with a glass of wine or beer. Quick enough for a meeting, generous enough you'll cancel the afternoon.
Set & Tasting Menus
Two-course, three-course, and chef's tasting menus from $75pp. Optional matched wines. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate dinners.
Private Dining & Functions
A dedicated private dining room and full venue buy-outs for events from 20 to 120. Custom Spanish menus and beverage packages on request.
Wine, Cocktails & Sangria
A Spanish-leaning wine list, classic cocktails done well (the amaretto sour has a fan club), and jugs of sangria that don't pull punches.
Our story
A loud, warm room a few blocks from the river.
Olé has been pouring sangria and sending out tapas in South Brisbane for years — long enough to know every regular's wine, but new enough to still try things on a Tuesday. The kitchen runs on Spanish technique and Australian produce. The floor runs on people like Alice and Lou-Ann, who guests name-check in reviews more often than the dishes. Whether you're after a quiet two-course lunch, a 12-person birthday, or a buy-out for fifty, the brief is the same: feed you properly, look after you properly, and make you want to come back next week.
- Authentic Spanish kitchen — tapas, raciones, paella, plancha
- Trained sommelier on the floor for lunch and dinner service
- Allergen-aware kitchen — vegetarian, vegan and GF on every menu
- Walking distance from South Bank, QPAC and the Convention Centre
What guests say
Three thousand reviews. A few of our favourites.
“Lovely setting. Authentic food with such excellent flavours. The mushrooms with truffle soft egg and manchego cheese were to die for and the pork belly was deliciously crispy. The barman made the best amaretto sour I'd had in years.”
“Had a great experience at this Spanish restaurant. The paella was absolutely delicious, full of flavour and perfectly cooked. A special thanks to Alice, our waitress, who was incredibly kind, attentive and professional throughout the evening. Highly recommended.”
“Great food and a lovely atmosphere. The service was excellent, especially from Lou-Ann — warm, friendly, and attentive throughout. She made us feel very welcome and really added to the dining experience. Highly recommend Olé.”
Before you book
The things people ask us most.
Can I get a table on Friday or Saturday night without booking weeks ahead?
Most weekends we can seat walk-ins at the bar or earlier sittings (5:30–6:30pm), but the prime 7–8pm slots book out 1–2 weeks in advance. Booking online is the safest play, especially for groups of four or more.
Do you cater for dietary requirements — vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, allergies?
Yes, and without making a fuss about it. The menu has vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free tapas marked on every section. For allergies, flag it on your booking and the kitchen will tailor your plates on the night.
Can you host a private function, birthday or corporate dinner?
Yes. We have a dedicated private dining room and can do full venue buy-outs for larger events. Custom set menus, matched wines and beverage packages are all available — just call us or use the enquiry form below.
Where do we park?
There's metered street parking on Russell, Grey and Tribune Streets, and the South Bank and Convention Centre car parks are a 3–5 minute walk. The Cultural Centre busway and South Bank train station are both close by.
Are kids welcome?
Absolutely — earlier sittings (5:30–6:30pm) are the easiest with little ones, and the kitchen is happy to do simple plates off-menu. Just let us know ages when you book.
Tonight, tomorrow, or that birthday in October
Book a table at Olé.
Lunch and dinner, seven days. Private dining and full venue hire by enquiry. Reserve in 60 seconds.
Find us
South Brisbane — a few minutes from South Bank.
Call us, book online, or send a function enquiry. We answer the phone during service.
- +61 7 3846 1201
- South Brisbane QLD 4101
| Monday | 12:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Tuesday | 12:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Wednesday | 12:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Thursday | 12:00pm – 10:30pm |
| Friday | 12:00pm – 11:00pm |
| Saturday | 12:00pm – 11:00pm |
| Sunday | 12:00pm – 9:30pm |