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Absynthe

Hamilton Ave, Surfers Paradise, Queensland 4217, Australia
(07) 5504 6466
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Ranked #127 of 178 restaurants in Surfers Paradise
Price range: $23 - $93
Cuisines: French, Fusion
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

We had looked up this restaurant before our visit to surfers paradise, and had high expectations. That morning we were warned against it by a local breakfast spot which we loved... Against their better suggestions, we thought we would give absynthe a try.... BIG mistake! Firstly, we arrived at 6:55 (our booking was for 7:00) The restaurant had one other... More

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Southport, Australia
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

Recently dined and had a Journey into Taste a 6 course degustation and very surprised at how wonderful the food was, as I had not been to such a restaurant before. Having read some reviews had mixed feelings but everything was excellent. The staff where great, friendly and most helpful. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience and I would... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

We recently dined and had the 10 course degustation. The food was truly amazing and spent 3 hours savouring every dish. I had the wines to accompany the meal and they seemed perfectly matched. The service was excellent and had nothing to complain about. At the end of the night I wanted Cognac and went to their selection and was... More

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Brisbane, Australia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

I took my parents here for their 20th wedding anniversarie last week and we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience! We had the 10 course degustation menu plus the wine package and were impressed! Each course was delightful and went perfectly with the chosen wine! Along with this and the friendly efficient service this has got to be one of the... More

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Broadbeach, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

We had the 10 course degustation, it was delicious, each meal was unique and I will definitely be back! The extensive wine list was amazing and the staff suggestions are worth listening to. We were given great service with a friendly smile. Thank you for a wonderful evening. -Michelle

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Shellharbour, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

We have dined at many fine dining restaurants inc Tetsuyas. Absynthe in our eyes and palates gives fine dining a bad name. It's is far from fine dining in all aspects. Service bland, food not tasty and the timing was even worse..... So bad that after sitting through 4/10 course taking 1 3/4 of an hour we walked out. They... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013

Wow what an amazing restaurant. Friendly staff that gave us perfect service, and then there was the 10 courses of food that left us speechless. Value for money indeed! Very talented chefs. The mixing of different flavours was something you do not get to experience very often and they aced it to perfection. Ambience and restaurant decor was beautiful. Really... More

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Mackay, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

We went to Absynthe with another couple for their degustation course with matching wine and we are impressed with the fine dining atmosphere and great service, especially at the bar with their specialty's Classic Absynthe cocktail. Their service is attentive but not intrusive and quite friendly. We are impressed and would love to come back again Keep up with the... More

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Surfers Paradise, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Like many other reviewers, I had purchased a degustation voucher and was apprehensive once I read the reviews. It was well worth the gamble, however. Each course was well presented and explained. The taste, sight and smell of each dish was unique and lovely to savor. It was such a nice, different and welcomed dining experience. My partner and our... More

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Brisbane
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We feel compelled to add our voice to the reviews of Absynthe, as it appears to polarise its customers like few other restaurants. We had the 10-course Degustation last Saturday night. The unanimous verdict from our group of four was that it was an excellent menu that showcased the restaurant really well. The food was wonderful. The accompanying wines were... More

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