Factory 51 Reviews – What Over 1,000 Diners Are Saying
Numbers tell part of the story. A 4.4 out of 5 on OpenTable from 849 verified diner reviews. A 4.2 out of 5 on TripAdvisor with a ranking of #171 out of 6,827 Brisbane restaurants – placing Factory 51 in the top 3% of every restaurant in the city. Over 1,000 guest reviews across both platforms, from first-timers and regulars alike.
But the words tell more. Below is a cross-section of what guests have written about dining at Factory 51 in Coorparoo – in their own words, from verified reviews on OpenTable and TripAdvisor.
What OpenTable Diners Are Saying
OpenTable reviews come from guests who have booked and dined at the restaurant – every review is verified. Factory 51’s overall OpenTable score is 4.4 out of 5, with a food score of 4.5 – the highest of any category.
Here is a selection of recent reviews.
“Outstanding service and absolutely delicious food.” – Vicki, Brisbane
“Such a stunning little restaurant with great atmosphere and great food. The waiters were really friendly and came to us when we were ready. The food and drinks were well priced for the size and quality – would highly recommend.” – Kassadee, Brisbane
“A really pleasant evening. Happy, informative staff, great food and service. It had been a while since we had visited Factory 51, but we will be back soon. Better than other local restaurants.” – Brian, Brisbane
“Fresh and tasty meals, served quickly. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff.” – Michelle, Brisbane
“Fantastic family restaurant with fabulous service and something for everyone.” – Kylie, Brisbane
“Excellent customer service, friendly and efficient. Delicious food as always – thank you.” – Donna, Brisbane
“Great spot with really good food for a very reasonable price. Definitely recommend.” – Noah, Brisbane
What TripAdvisor Travellers Are Saying
Factory 51’s TripAdvisor profile has 137 reviews, with 65 rated Excellent and 50 rated Very Good. The venue ranks #171 of 6,827 restaurants in Brisbane. Below are some of the reviews that best capture what guests experience.
“Service is excellent – friendly, quick and efficient. The drinks are well-priced and the food options are outstanding: great pizza selection, generous share plates, melt-in-your-mouth steaks, scrumptious desserts. Our favourite memories are dawdling over share plates of arancini, pork meatballs and polenta puffs, then moving on to sharing a couple of pizzas and finishing off with absolutely sinful brownies. Best to reserve a table before you go – it’s that popular!” – geckopoo, Queensland
“We were absolutely blown away with how amazing the place made us feel. The food was amazing – the best wood-fired four cheese pizza I’ve ever tried, and I eat a lot of pizza. We left with the biggest smiles on our faces and full of amazing food. Already taken our family back once and cannot wait for our next visit.” – Miranda N, Brisbane
“The food was great and the service excellent. We would certainly recommend Factory 51 to anyone looking to enjoy a similar occasion.” – bethc0leman, Brisbane
“All meals were of good quality and quantity, with nobody going hungry. This was a great catch-up, with good quality food and beverages. The decor is on the rustic side but very well done. I would recommend here for a lunch or dinner.” – Glenn W, Brisbane
The Themes – What Guests Keep Coming Back For
Across more than 1,000 reviews on both platforms, a handful of themes appear consistently. They are worth noting because they point to what Factory 51 does reliably well – not just on a good night, but across the board.
The food. The kitchen’s 4.5 food score on OpenTable is the clearest signal. Reviewers specifically mention the woodfired pizzas, handmade pasta, arancini, share plates, and the truffle and honey focaccia. The food lands as genuinely good – not “good for a function venue”, not “good for a neighbourhood restaurant” – just good.
The service. Words like “friendly”, “attentive”, “informative” and “efficient” appear across reviews from both first-time visitors and regulars. Several guests mention that staff are willing to make recommendations, which points to a team that knows the menu and engages with it.
The atmosphere. The space draws comments across almost every positive review. Guests describe it as warm, rustic, impressive, and genuinely characterful. Many mention it as the thing that surprised them most on a first visit – they expected a nice local restaurant and found something that felt more special than that.
Value. For a venue of this quality and character, guests consistently describe Factory 51 as well-priced. Several reviewers specifically note that they expected to pay more than they did.
Repeat visits. A notable number of OpenTable reviewers mention returning more than once – “we have been here a few times”, “we come here for our family catch-up whenever we visit”, “I’ve been here multiple times”. Repeat visits are the clearest signal of consistent quality.
Ready to See What the Reviews Are About?
The best way to experience what these reviewers are describing is to book a table and come in. Factory 51 takes bookings through OpenTable, and the kitchen team prepares everything fresh in-house from the same menu that has been generating these reviews for years.
Book a table at Factory 51 or visit Factory 51 on OpenTable to reserve directly. For private events, functions, or birthday enquiries, contact the events team directly.