Moda Steak . Tapas . Seasons
Petrie Terrace, Brisbane
Restaurant in Brisbane, Australia
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical Petrie Terrace pick for diners who want steak, small-plate flexibility, and a central Barracks location without turning dinner into a formal fine-dining event. Use it for mixed groups and easy city planning; cross-shop more ceremonial Brisbane venues if service theatre, published accolades, or a fixed luxury format matter more.
About Moda Steak . Tapas . Seasons
Moda Steak. Tapas. Seasons is a Brisbane venue that operates Tuesday from 4:30 PM to 11:30 PM, Wednesday to Saturday from 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM, and is closed on Sunday and Monday.
A Brisbane option to consider when timing is the main known factor
The decision case here is built on the facts available: Moda Steak. Tapas. Seasons is in Brisbane, has smart casual dress expectations, and offers a longer opening window from Wednesday through Saturday than it does on Tuesday.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are the broadest days, while Tuesday is evening only. Sunday and Monday should be treated as closed unless the venue itself states otherwise.
Service expectations should stay practical, not assumed
Use the venue's published hours and smart casual dress code as the reliable planning anchors, then check directly for anything that matters to your party.
If you are comparing options, consider Moda Steak. Tapas. Seasons alongside Bacchus, Bar Miette, Golden Avenue, Lennons Restaurant & Bar, The Lex, and the Brisbane restaurants guide.
Quick reference: consider Moda Steak. Tapas. Seasons for a Brisbane visit when its hours and smart casual setting suit your plans.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 4:30–11:30 PM
- Location
- The Barracks, 61 Petrie Terrace, QLD 4000, Australia
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- modarestaurant.com.au
- Phone
- +61732217655
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Moda Steak. Tapas. Seasons sits inside a thoughtfully converted nineteenth‑century military precinct, and the venue leans on that heritage setting to shape its personality. Sandstone walls and shaded walkways lend a sense of architectural weight and a classic, place‑specific charm that sets it apart from newer glass‑and‑steel dining strips. The triple‑concept format of steak, tapas and a rotating seasons programme complements the building’s plurality, so the experience feels quietly assured. Overall, the restaurant reads as historically rooted, classically composed and comfortably at ease in its neighbourhood context.
Best For
Moda suits evenings where a sense of occasion matters. Its menu architecture and mid‑to‑upper tier positioning make it a natural pick for business dinners and after‑work meals for corporate groups, while the triple‑concept layout also accommodates celebratory dinners and group gatherings. Petrie Terrace’s quieter, residential character gives the venue a neighbourhood warmth that works for locals seeking a reliable special‑occasion spot, and groups who want a menu that can pivot between shared tapas and more formal steak mains will find it especially fitting.
Ordering Tips
The menu explicitly prioritises distinct formats, steak, tapas and seasonal offerings, so build a meal that samples across those pillars. Start with signature tapas such as the chicken croquettes, share Moda’s Tapas Banquet for a broad cross‑section of small plates, and for a main consider the Fiorentina T‑bone steak when you want a classic, steakhouse centerpiece. The triple‑concept approach rewards mixing and matching: balance a hearty steak with several tapas for texture and variety, and lean on the seasonal rotation to try dishes that reflect the current produce focus.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and charming heritage-listed setting with vibrant open kitchen action and a welcoming atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- chicken croquettes
- Fiorentina T-bone steak
- Moda’s Tapas Banquet
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- The Barracks, 61 Petrie Terrace, QLD 4000, Australia
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 4:30–11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
The Barracks, 61 Petrie Terrace, QLD 4000, Australia · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Lex, Notable alternative
- Lennons Restaurant & Bar, Notable alternative
- Bacchus, Notable alternative
- Golden Avenue, Notable alternative
- Bar Miette, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Brisbane
The Lex is the cleaner choice if the night calls for a sharper hotel-restaurant feel, while Moda Steak. Tapas. Seasons makes more sense for diners who want a looser steak-and-small-plates brief around Petrie Terrace. Choose The Lex for a more polished city-dinner mood; choose Moda when flexibility matters more than ceremony.
Lennons Restaurant & Bar and Bacchus are stronger cross-shops for a more formal occasion. Bacchus, in particular, is the better target when the table wants a higher-service frame and a more occasion-led room. Moda is easier to justify for a casual group dinner where not everyone wants the same style of meal.
Golden Avenue and Bar Miette are better fallbacks if the plan leans drinks-first or lighter in structure. If dinner is the anchor, Moda has the clearer restaurant brief; if conversation, cocktails, or a shorter stop are the priority, Bar Miette is the smarter cross-shop.
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Compare Moda Steak . Tapas . Seasons
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Moda Steak. Tapas. Seasons | Brisbane | No published awards |
| The Lex | Brisbane | No published awards |
| Lennons Restaurant & Bar | Brisbane | No published awards |
| Bacchus | Brisbane | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Golden Avenue | Brisbane | 2026 Conde Nast Traveler Hot List Restaurants |
| Bar Miette | Brisbane | World's Best Wine Lists 2025 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Moda Steak. Tapas. Seasons?
Moda Steak. Tapas. Seasons is in Brisbane and has a smart casual dress code.
What are alternatives to Moda Steak. Tapas. Seasons?
Other venues to compare include Bacchus, Bar Miette, Golden Avenue, The Lex, and Lennons Restaurant & Bar.
Is lunch or dinner better at Moda Steak. Tapas. Seasons?
The hours show openings from 11:30 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and from 4:30 PM on Tuesday. The venue is closed on Sunday and Monday.
Does Moda Steak. Tapas. Seasons handle dietary restrictions?
If anyone in your party has dietary restrictions, contact Moda Steak. Tapas. Seasons directly before visiting.
