Score Tuna And Scallop Bottarga Toast With A Glass Of Vino At Essa For Just $38

Alright, Brisbane, are you ready for a momentous feast at a smidge of the usual price? For just $38 (and for a limited time), the wood-fired crew at Essa are serving up a seriously good snack-and-sip deal for just $38.

While saving is officially in, that doesn’t mean enjoying the dining delights has to be out. With many of us keeping a closer eye on our spending, an excellent meal out shouldn’t feel completely off the cards. 

That’s why we’ve joined forces with ING to serve up something special across 12 standout restaurants across Australia. Launching with a fresh set of dishes each month, these bite-sized baller moments are all about premium snacks, iconic bar orders and little tastes of luxury without the eye-watering price tag.

This month’s offer is the stuff of culinary dreams, with Essa's Tuna and Scallop Bottarga Toast layered with whipped tuna, raw scallop, bottarga and a delicate dusting of fennel pollen.

There’s also a glass of the 2020 Dr Edge Blanc de Noir to sip alongside it—a single-vineyard blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier from Tasmania’s Tamar Valley. 

Yep, it’s a snack-and-sip combo that feels ultra luxe, but it comes in at just $38. Because yes, while many of us are thinking about saving, that doesn't always mean fancy meals have to drop off from the schedule entirely.

The Details

What: Essa’s Tuna and Scallop Bottarga Toast with a glass of Dr Edge Blanc de Noir
When: 7 September–4 October 2026
Where: 181 Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Price: $38 per person
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