Dark Shepherd

Dark Shepherd is a Mediterranean restaurant at The Star Brisbane, set on The Terrace on Level 4 at 33 William Street in Brisbane City. The restaurant brings together fire-led cooking, lamb, seafood and grilled meats in a dining room shaped by warm, earthy tones. Sandy beige booths and marble tables create a polished setting for daytime meals, evening dining and group occasions.

Lamb is central to the menu, with White Pyrenees lamb presented as a key expression of the restaurant’s approach to provenance and flavour. Seafood also has a strong presence, supported by live tanks, while a dry-aging cabinet reflects the focus on carefully handled produce. The cooking is built around the Marana Forni oven and open-fire techniques, giving the food charred edges and a smoky character without moving away from Mediterranean traditions.

The atmosphere shifts with the time of day. During daylight hours, the restaurant presents a brighter take on Mediterranean dining, while evening service brings a more intimate mood around the glow of the cooking fire. The design balances the restaurant’s darker name with lighter materials and a spacious layout. A 120-seat dining room provides room for larger gatherings, while a private 10-seat room offers a more contained setting for occasions requiring extra privacy.

Drinks are given equal attention, with signature cocktails that reinterpret familiar styles, a 140-bottle wine list, premium spirits and chilled beer. The beverage program suits a long lunch, a dinner built around grilled food or a gathering with shared plates and drinks. The venue also presents banquet options, lunch specials, bottomless weekend occasions and whisky-focused events, giving groups several formats to consider when planning a meal or function.

For visitors from the Whitsundays, Dark Shepherd provides a city dining setting centred on Mediterranean produce, fire cooking and a substantial drinks list. It suits diners who enjoy lamb, seafood and grilled meats, as well as groups looking for a restaurant with flexible dining spaces at The Star Brisbane.