REVIEW
This leafy CBD sanctuary, with its covered courtyard tables and chandelier centrepiece, embodies Spanishenergía, its ambience a clear nod to the chef-patron’s Barcelona upbringing. The flavour-driven dishes are less clearly inflected, drawing as much inspiration from Mediterranean and Queensland bounty as Catalonia. Padrón peppers fire up alongside spicy Manolete chorizo, and Queensland mackerel comes sharply dressed in a cracking ceviche. Duck breast arrives with a tart orange gastrique enlivening a nutty wild-rice salad spiked with fig and shaved fennel, while silver grunter is neatly presented at the table, the precisely cooked fillet paired with roast potatoes and garlic. Brillat-Savarin cheesecake is both impossibly rich and light in texture, with mint, poached quince and fig. Opt for the Javier’s Table dégustation and all decisions are made for you – just relax, enjoy the smart service and linger over a balanced wine list with a notable cava selection.
Phone:
(07) 3221 7655
Website:
http://www.modarestaurant.com.au/
Bookings:
Bookings recommended
Features:
Licensed
Bar
Wheelchair Access
Outdoor dining
Impressive Wine List
Accepted card types:
American Express
Diners Club
Eftpos
MasterCard
Visa
Chef(s):
Javier Codina
This review was made independently for the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide. The guide’s reviewers visit unannounced and pay their way.
Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide
Food: ★
Wine: ★
Gourmet Traveller’s star-ratings, which range from zero to three stars, reflect reviewers’ first-hand experiences. The best-rated restaurants form our national Top 100. Our wine ratings, from zero to three stars, are made by wine editor Max Allen on the strength of the quality of the restaurant’s wine list. View our rating key here.
