Dark Shepherd

Dark Shepherd is a Mediterranean restaurant at The Star Brisbane, set on The Terrace on Level 4. The menu is shaped by fire, with lamb at its centre alongside seafood and grilled meats. Its cooking style draws on the character of open flame, high heat and charred finishes, giving the restaurant a focused sense of craft and provenance.

Lamb is treated as the restaurant’s signature ingredient, with White Pyrenees lamb given particular attention. A Marana Forni oven provides the main source of heat for much of the cooking, while a dry-ageing cabinet reflects the venue’s interest in preparation, texture and depth of flavour. Live seafood tanks add another element to the kitchen, keeping the menu connected to fresh produce and ingredient-led cooking.

By day, Dark Shepherd presents Mediterranean food in a light-filled setting, while evening service brings a darker, more atmospheric tone. Sandy beige booths and marble tables shape the 120-seat dining room, creating a setting that can suit a relaxed meal, a celebratory gathering or a longer dinner built around shared food and drinks. A private 10-seat room provides a more contained option for smaller groups.

The drinks list includes signature cocktails that reinterpret familiar styles, along with wine, premium spirits and chilled beer. A 140-bottle wine selection gives the menu room to move across different occasions, from a casual lunch to a group dinner with several courses. The restaurant also offers banquet formats, lunch specials and themed drinks events, giving diners different ways to approach the menu across the day.

For diners travelling from the Gold Coast, Dark Shepherd offers a city-based setting within The Star Brisbane, with the food centred on Mediterranean flavours, fire cooking and substantial produce. The restaurant suits diners who enjoy lamb, seafood, grilled meats and a dining room with a deliberate evening character, while the private room and larger dining area make it suitable for both intimate and group occasions.