The F.E.D — Restaurant in Logan City

Review of F.E.D. Beenleigh – Saturday Night Experience

I recently visited F.E.D. in Beenleigh on a Saturday night, and while the brewery section excels with its great beer offerings, the food leaves much to be desired, especially considering the premium prices attached.

Starting with the Smokehouse ribs, they were tough, chewy, and a far cry from the tender, fall-off-the-bone experience that one expects. With countless tutorials and resources available online, such as YouTube videos showcasing how to perfect ribs, it’s surprising that this basic element wasn’t executed well. For a dish that’s meant to showcase the Smokehouse, there’s a real opportunity to improve by investing more time in proper smoking techniques or marinating processes to ensure the ribs live up to their potential.

The wings, which weren’t wings at all but large, dry drumsticks, were another disappointment. These over-breaded and poorly sauced drumsticks felt like a cheaper substitute and lacked the crispy, juicy quality good wings should have. At $32 for 12 pieces, this seems like poor value, especially when you’re charged extra for dipping sauces, which should honestly be included at that price point. Improving the quality of the wings, or at the very least, offering actual wings rather than drumsticks, would enhance the experience.

The pizza on display looked dry and uninviting, which is another red flag, as pizza should be visually appealing with fresh ingredients and vibrant toppings. While I didn’t sample the pizza, its appearance alone was enough to turn me away.

The Mexican food offered was flavourless and felt like a filler dish—packed with rice and dry meat but lacking the bold spices and textures typically associated with this cuisine. There’s a lot of room for improvement here, as simple steps like seasoning the meat better and balancing the textures could greatly elevate the dish.

On a positive note, the beers from the brewery are top-notch, and they certainly shine in contrast to the food. However, with such simple dishes on the menu, it’s baffling why none of them were executed well. There’s definitely potential here, but the kitchen needs to go back to basics, focus on proper preparation and cooking techniques, and ensure the ingredients match the price point customers are paying.

As a local, I hoped this would be good , I do hope this feedback can be implemented as we need something good for the area. The F.E.D. could truly be a great spot if the food matched the quality of the beer, and with a few adjustments, it could become a standout venue in the south...

5 Star Everything! A Must-Visit on the Northern Gold Coast! This place is incredible! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a 5-star atmosphere. The service is outstanding - friendly, attentive, and always helpful.

But the real star of the show is the selection! It's like a food festival under one roof. There's a huge variety of food and drink outlets, all offering something different. Whether you're craving Italian, Asian, Mexican, or something else entirely, you'll find it here. And the best part? It all looks amazing!

This venue is massive too. They could easily host specialist, corporate events, or any kind of special occasion. I can't imagine a more perfect setting.

I'm already planning my next visit - this place is a true gem! ...

I ordered a half cheese pizza i got cheese on bread, there was NO pizza sauce, i took it back asked to get it remade it, i got my buzzer it took like a whole hour to have it NOT buzz i went back and asked why it was taking so long, turns out they gave me the wrong buzzer. They asked if i wanted a refund or another remake and drink to compensate for the wait, at this point i was starving so i accepted the drink and remade pizza, i get it in 5 mins, still NO pizza sauce. I just ate at this point because so hungry, it tasted terrible, it had foam coming out of it and it made me and my boyfriend feel sick after 2 pieces. I regret not getting the refund this was a...