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Brisbane Restaurants

The best restaurants in Brisbane will tantalise your taste buds. For the foodie, there is something for everyone to enjoy from upscale restaurants to inventive street food. As a result of its pleasant climate, vibrant local street art and rapidly improving food scene, this city is quickly becoming one of Australia's most popular tourist destinations. Brisbane's cafes, restaurants, breweries, food trucks and pubs offer a wide variety of excellent food options if you are planning a trip to the city. No idea where to begin your search? We will explore Brisbane's favourite go-to restaurants, whether it is breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Father's Day Lunch - 7 SeptemberCelebrate Dad!This Father’s Day, treat the dad in your life to a long, leisurely lunch at Hervé’s. We'll be serving a bespoke 4-course menu for $125 per person, showcasing the best of seasonal produce and the...
Firma Italian

Firma Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

South Brisbane

12 Chef Hat Award
Riverfire at Firma ItalianRooftop views!Enjoy a luxurious Italian-inspired banquet paired with a three-hour all-inclusive beverage package and breathtaking poolside views as the night sky lights up over Brisbane.
Attimi by Dario Manca

Attimi by Dario Manca

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

Paddington

14 Chef Hat Award
Live in the present moment and embrace the here and now at Attimi by Dario Manca on Given Terrace in Paddington. This intimate 28-seater restaurant boasts a modern European-inspired look with vibra...
"A Hidden Brisbane Gem"
Deer Duck Bistro

Deer Duck Bistro

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Auchenflower

15 Chef Hat Award
Treat yourself and loved ones to an elegant dining experience at Deer Duck Bistro on Milton Road, an Auchenflower venue with a touch of class. Emanating a distinguished vibe, enjoy a pre-dinner dri...
Perspective Dining

Perspective Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:30 PM

Brisbane CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Perspective Dining: The Journey ContinuesBook Now!The next phase of the Perspective Dining journey has arrived—refined, immersive, and distinctly Australian. Experience innovative cuisine at @perspective_dining or host an exclusive event at @eucal...
"A Wonderful Daily Changing Menu"
The Balfour Kitchen

The Balfour Kitchen

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Open Now

New Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Escape the bustle of the city at charming and serene The Balfour Kitchen on Balfour Street in New Farm. Set in a beautiful Queenslander, guests can dine on the verandah, enjoy relaxed gatherings un...
Komeyui Brisbane

Komeyui Brisbane

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Spring Hill

12 Chef Hat Award
Bringing harmony, unity and binding people together through food is the aim of Komeyui Japanese restaurant on Wharf Street in Brisbane. Hailing from a fishing village in Hokkaido, Executive Chef an...
The Tipsy Tomato

The Tipsy Tomato

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Redcliffe

Your Chance to Dine & WinEnquire Today!Enter now for your chance to WIN a Monthly Dinner for 2 at one of the Peninsula’s top spots for pizza, pasta, and good times! We’re giving away one dinner every month for the next six months — that...
Ramona Trattoria

Ramona Trattoria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Coorparoo

12 Chef Hat Award
Bringing the best of Italy to Coorparoo, discerning foodies head to Ramona Trattoria on Leicester Street. Inspired by deep-seated culinary traditions and with a name meaning ‘protector', Ramona bre...
Takashiya

Takashiya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

South Bank

13 Chef Hat Award
Winter has arrived at TakashiyaBook Now!Step into the season with our new winter Omakase Menu, where the flavours are deeper, richer, and crafted for comfort. Featured here: Alaskan King Crab and Yuba Chawanmushi, crowned with luxurious ...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
Bacchus

Bacchus

High Tea   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:30 AM

South Bank

14 Chef Hat Award
Buffet BreakfastSeven DaysOur full buffet breakfast features a delicious selection of hot and cold favourites, with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Indulge in free-range eggs, crispy bacon, roasted tomatoes, ...
Montrachet

Montrachet

French   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

Bowen Hills

14 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Montrachet on King Street in Bowen Hills delights the palate with a seasonal French menu and an extensive French wine list in a bistro setting. This discerning Brisbane dining destination delivers ...
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Long LunchEvery Friday-SaturdaySavor a delicious banquet paired with a 1.5 - 2-hour beverage package featuring sparkling, wine and beer, starting at just from 88pp
The 203

The 203

Steak   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Fortitude Valley

12 Chef Hat Award
Pressed for time?Wednesdays and ThursdaysDiscover our express lunch available Wednesdays and Thursdays for just $50 per person. Delight in a curated two-course menu featuring options like cappellacci filled with roasted pumpkin and buffal...
Poca Madre

Poca Madre

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

South Bank

Bottomless Tacos $35Every Tuesday from 5 pmCalling all taco lovers – your Tuesdays just got spicier! From 5pm every Tuesday, dive into Bottomless Taco Tuesday for just $35 with any drink purchase. For 90 glorious minutes, enjoy an endless p...
Mucho Mexicano

Mucho Mexicano

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Hawthorne

All you can eat Tacos! $30 ppMonday-Thursday from 5pmWe’re loco for tacos, and for four days a week — Monday to Thursday — you can go all in with All-You-Can-Eat Tacos for just $30! It’s a two-hour taco fiesta — join us from 12?pm all day, or in the ...
Vici Italian

Vici Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

South Bank

Bottomless Pasta $40 pp Every Wednesday from 5 pmTo all the amanti della pasta - Wednesdays just got a whole lot more delicious. Join us for Bottomless Pasta every week and enjoy endless servings of your favourite classics, including our new bott...
La Boca Bar and Grill Brisbane
Christmas Buffet at La Boca BrisbaneLunch & Dinner AvailableCelebrate Christmas Season at La Boca Bar and Grill with a festive buffet lunch or dinner for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day featuring traditional roasts, fresh seafood, fire-grilled Asado me...
Zesty Lemon Cafe

Zesty Lemon Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Deception Bay

Warm up your winter at Zesty Lemon Cafe!Come visit us today!Nestled in the heart of Deception Bay, our cozy haven is serving up steaming lattes made with love. Picture yourself wrapped in the inviting aroma of fresh coffee, soft sunlight streaming through ...
Calida Steak & Bar

Calida Steak & Bar

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

South Brisbane

Wine and Wagyu Dinner $180 ppAvailable NowDiscover Wine & Wagyu - Calida’s dining series celebrating premium Australian Wagyu and exceptional wines. From May to October, each chapter spotlights a new winery in collaboration with Samuel Smi...