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The 203

6 Marshall St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

Recommended by 68 people

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6 Marshall St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

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+61 7 3186 1133
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 11:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The 203

The 203 channels a sultry Manhattan jazz club, pairing prime wood-fired steaks and Italian classics with a strict zero-seed-oil ethos. Velvet-draped ceilings, warm lighting, and a modern jazz soundtrack set the mood on Marshall Street. Diners start by tearing warm housemade focaccia through a melting beef tallow candle, or studying marble scores directly from the tableside meat tray. The kitchen backs up its wagyu cuts with wood-fired marrow bone, oysters Kilpatrick, and rich lobster linguine—all cooked cleanly in natural animal fats. By day, Thursday’s express lunch pulls a loyal daytime crowd for stacked cheeseburgers and fries, best matched with a signature spicy marg.

  • Tableside Meat Showcase: Pre-order cuts are brought to the table on a display tray, detailing marble score, breed, and cooking technique.
  • Melting Tallow Candle: Warm house focaccia served with a lit beef tallow candle that melts down into an edible dipping pool.
  • Zero-Seed-Oil Kitchen: Operates a kitchen free of industrial seed oils, using natural beef tallow and animal fats across dishes and desserts.
  • Thursday Express Lunch: A dedicated daytime menu delivering prime steakhouse value, anchored by a signature cheeseburger.
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What's On at The 203

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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The Advantages of Dining at The 203

Why diners choose The 203 for celebratory dining, health-conscious luxury, and exceptional midday steaks.

  • 100% Seed-Oil-Free Kitchen

    The culinary team commits entirely to cooking with beef tallow and natural animal fats across savory dishes and desserts without industrial seed oils.

    officially no seed oils, which is a game changer - all dishes are exquisite and very high quality.

    Tony Woodward

  • Tableside Cut Presentation

    Before ordering, guests are treated to a physical tableside display of premium cuts detailing breed types, marble scores, and recommended cook methods.

    we were treated to a glimpse of the marble score, breed type and cook method of each steak on the menu.

    Cordelia Vecchio

  • New York Jazz-Inflected Ambiance

    Warm lighting, ceiling velvet, and a transportive jazz aesthetic create an opulent New York brasserie atmosphere tailored for milestone celebrations.

    The ambiance of the place is incredible, really felt like I was in a New York jazz bar.

    Diane Nguyen

  • Interactive Tallow Candle Service

    Housemade bread arrives accompanied by a lit beef tallow candle that melts down tableside into a rich dipping pool.

    Recommend you order some bread which comes with a tallow candle. We tried both candles - so innovative!

    Cheryl Wither

  • Thursday Express Lunch Value

    A dedicated weekday express lunch lets diners experience signature wagyu steaks, cheeseburgers, and hand-cut fries at great daytime value.

    Went here for the express lunch on a Thursday and it was definitely value for money!

    Viv K

  • Milestone Celebration Hospitality

    A high-touch front-of-house team delivers attentive pacing, personalized touches, and seamless coordination for milestone birthdays and anniversaries.

    Attentive, warm, and just the right balance of professional and personable. You can tell they really care about the experience they create

    Samuel Bradley

Celebrated steakhouse cuts, handmade pasta, and house creations

  • Focaccia with Tallow Candle

    the tallow Parmesan candle and bread is delish!!

    Emma Bendix

  • Cheeseburger

    The food was amazing- can confirm the cheeseburger is worth the hype, but the fries were just as good!

    Viv K

  • Denver Wagyu Steak

    The Denver wagyu steak was hands down the highlight — beautifully charred on the outside, buttery soft inside.

    Chopstixout

  • Lobster Linguine

    For mains we had the lobster linguine and the eye fillet. Once again, both were presented immaculately and had fantastic flavours.

    Lambo Blair

Other favorites

Signature desserts, starters, and sides to accompany your feast

  • Tiramisu

    We finished off with their tiramisu which was a banger. The crusty topping took it to the next level.

    Raizel Gomez

  • Bone Marrow

    The Bone Marrow was a crowd favourite, the Scallops were beautifully seared and full of flavour, and the Steak was cooked to absolute perfection.

    Jessica King

  • Oysters Kilpatrick

    We ordered oysters Kilpatrick - which I haven’t had for decades. But it felt like the right pick with this meaty rich vibe of a place. And they were amazing - perfectly executed.

    Cordelia Vecchio

  • Molasses Roasted Carrots

    molasses roasted carrots

    Chopstixout

Beyond the menu

Distinctive tableside rituals and thoughtful celebratory touches that elevate the dining experience

  • Tableside Meat Cut Presentation

    Servers wheel out a raw meat display directly to the table to showcase cuts, breed origins, and marble scores before ordering.

  • Melting Beef Tallow Candle Bread Service

    Warm housemade focaccia arrives with a lit beef tallow candle that melts down into an edible dipping pool.

  • Personalized Milestone Dessert Accents

    Staff proactively prepare customized celebratory touches, including personalized messaging written directly on dessert plates for milestones.

  • Ceremonial Tableside Tiramisu Presentation

    Tiramisu is ceremoniously portioned and presented directly beside dining tables from a large serving tray.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an express lunch special available?

Yes. Guests can order the Thursday-only express lunch special, which features daytime pricing on items such as the cheeseburger, tallow fries, and steak.

How do steak selections work before ordering?

Before you order, waitstaff present a tableside meat tray displaying raw steak cuts, giving background details on marble scores, breed types, and preparation methods.

Does the kitchen cook without seed oils?

The restaurant avoids seed oils across its kitchen, relying on natural cooking fats like beef tallow in savory dishes, fries, and their signature tallow candle served with bread.

What are the parking options nearby?

Parking in the immediate area can be tough to find. Paid street parking and paid garage parking options are available nearby.

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