Argentinian Steakhouse San Telmo Is Bringing The Heat To Brisbane

Edward Street is heating up with the arrival of an Argentinian steakhouse honed in Melbourne and reimagined for Brisbane. 

San Telmo has spent the last 15 years cementing itself as an institution on the competitive Melbourne dining scene, and soon they’ll be bringing their fire-fuelled fare to the River City—marking the group’s first Queensland venue. 

The venue will nod to old world dining rooms and Art Deco entries of Buenos Aires to create a warm yet moody sibling that’s up to par with the original San Telmo. Push past the imported solid timber door sourced directly from Argentina and you’ll be rewarded with a deeply immersive dining experience.

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San Telmo’s theatrical live-fire cooking at the open charcoal parrilla makes its opening all the more timely, beating the winter blues from the dry-age chamber. Bonus points if you nab one of the ten seats by the kitchen with a direct view of the chefs at work—including Head Chef Mikey Dalton who has relocated from the Melbourne venue to Brisbane for the occasion. 

The menu takes its cues from asado: the South American ritual of gathering to eat with your nearest and dearest over hours. Likewise, you can expect shared plates and exceptional beef at San Telmo  across premium cuts and dry-aged specials. You also must save room for dessert, because their cult-fave flan will also be making its Queensland debut as a silky sweet treat. 

“We want guests to feel like they’ve stepped into the rhythm of an Argentinian table—great beef, great wine, and a room with real energy,” said Dalton.

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On the drinks front, you can sip your way through exclusive imported Argentinian wines like Mendoza Malbecs and Patagonian Pinots usually requiring a passport to enjoy. There will also be strong Australian representation on the list, Fernet-Branca (a cult-classic Italian digestif), Quilmes (a popular Argentinian beer), and bespoke imported vermouths. 

“Brisbane felt like the natural next step for San Telmo,” said San Telmo Brisbane director and opening restaurant manager, Ben Robinson. “The city’s dining scene has incredible energy right now, and there’s a real appetite for restaurants that offer not just a great meal, but a full experience. We’re excited to bring the warmth, theatre and generosity of San Telmo to Edward Street.”

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San Telmo Brisbane is expected to open late June at 60 Edward Street, Brisbane CBD.

Main image credit: San Telmo Melbourne | Jake Roden