Readers’ Choice 2025: 5 of Australia’s Best Pub Food, Mediterranean, Steak, Café & Italian Winners
DINING Discover Readers’ Choice 2025 winners for pub food, Mediterranean, steak, café and Italian dining. From Echuca-Moama to Caloundra, Melbourne, Gunnedah and Bendigo, explore Australia’s most-loved venues and book ahead.
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Italian $$$$$
NYE at Attimi
Attimi by Dario Manca, Paddington
Welcome in the new year with style! On the evening of Wednesday December 31st, join us for a special tasting menu that offers a collection of ATTIMI favourites. Enjoy a collection of delicious snac...
Deli $$$$$ Open Now
Ultimate Adult Happy Meal Launch
Joe's Deli, Fortitude Valley
Joe’s Deli are now serving up the ultimate Adult Happy Meal, just in time for summer. Build your perfect combo from $32 with your choice of sanga or hot dog, any side and a drink. Think lobster rol...
Grill $$$$$
Say Goodbye to 2025
The Lex, Brisbane CBD
Two experiences, one night where Brisbane warmth meets NYC's glistening lights and unapologetic energy. Feast on sophisticated crowd favourites and refined grill classics, sip Champagne, and take ...
Japanese $$$$$ Open Now
New 58pp Banquet
Ippin Japanese Dining, West End
Available from 29 December, our seasonal banquet celebrates the flavours of a Japanese summer: fresh, bright, and beautifully balanced. 7 Courses Include: • Spicy Edamame • Green Salad - with...
Cafe $$$$$ Open Now
All Day Brunch
Odins Hollow, Wooloowin
Satisfy cravings anytime at Odins Hollow with a line up of comforting favourites. Enjoy perfectly cooked bacon & eggs on toast, creamy avocado & feta toast, the hearty Big ‘O’ sandwich, or a golden...
Modern Australian $$$$$
Celebrate at The Fourth Monkey
The Fourth Monkey Cocktail Bar & Grill, South Brisbane
Make your next celebration unforgettable at The Fourth Monkey Cocktail Bar & Grill. From intimate dinners to full-venue takeovers, enjoy bold flavours, vibrant spaces and tailored menus for wedding...
Greek $$$$$ Open Now
Your New Go-To Greek Hangout
That Greek Truck, Brisbane CBD
Looking for the perfect spot to catch up and enjoy great food? That Greek Place at Olympic kicks off Saturday 06 December! From juicy souvlaki and cosy meze to homemade Greek favourites, we’ve got ...
Brazilian $$$$$ Open Now
Taste Brazil at Augusta
Augusta, Brisbane CBD
Experience authentic Brazilian flavours at Augusta on North Quay, Brisbane CBD. Inspired by São Paulo’s vibrant Augusta Street, enjoy a sensory journey with pulsating Brazilian music and traditiona...
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Modern Australian $$$$$ Open Now
Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill Brisbane
Brisbane CBD
Located in the heart of the city in the historical Port Office Building, Moo Moo the Wine Bar + Grill on Edward Street is one of Brisbane’s favourite steak restaurants. Nestled in the Stamford Plaz...
Modern Australian $$$$$
Malt Dining
Brisbane CBD
A dining experience like no other awaits guests at Malt Dining on Market Street in the heart of Brisbane city. This rustic, chic fine dining venue spans three levels of a converted market building,...
Italian $$$$$ Open Now
Massimo Restaurant & Bar
Brisbane CBD
Eat, live and enjoy at Brisbane dining destination, Massimo Restaurant & Bar in the Riverside Centre on Eagle Street. This sophisticated venue on the boardwalk level has a prestigious waterfront po...
Thai $$$$$ Open Now
Jumbo Thai Restaurant & Bar
Brisbane CBD
Perched above Elizabeth Street in Brisbane’s CBD, Jumbo Thai Restaurant & Bar combines modern sophistication with the vibrant spirit of Thailand. The elegant interior features warm timber tones, so...
Modern Australian
Strangers’ Restaurant at Queensland Parliament
Brisbane CBD
Visit Parliament House on the corner of George and Alice Streets in Brisbane and enjoy lunch or dinner at Strangers’ Restaurant. Expect a quintessential Queensland dining experience, featuring Mode...
Greek $$$$$ Open Now
Opa Bar & Mezze
Brisbane CBD
Santorini vibes set on the Brisbane River await at Opa Bar & Mezze on Eagle Street in the heart of the CBD. Shouted with passion at Greek celebrations, ‘Opa’ is an expression usually accompanied by...
Chinese $$$$$
HUA
Brisbane CBD
Step into HUA on William Street in the heart of the city, where tradition meets innovation in Brisbane’s premium dining scene. With a menu celebrating Cantonese traditions, this stylish restaurant ...
Korean $$$$$
SUUM
Brisbane CBD
Discover an intimate dining experience where the cuisine follows the rhythm of the seasons at SUUM on Charlotte Street in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD. Meaning ‘to breathe’ in Korean, this 16-seater...
Kitchens
New Year’s Poolside: High-end ‘Plastic’ Tumblers That Bring the Sparkle
Celebrate New Year’s poolside with high-end 'plastic' tumblers that look like glass and thrive outdoors. Chic, durable and perfect for sun-soaked celebrations, they add style, safety and sparkle to...
NYE on the Induction: Future-ready Kitchen Tech That’s Actually Worth It
Explore the smartest kitchen tech for 2026, from induction cooktops to precision steam ovens and AI-powered appliances - a practical buyer’s guide to future-ready tools that elevate efficiency, fla...
Flavour Forecast 2026: The Ingredients Stirring Tomorrow
Uncover the bold flavours set to shape 2026 - makrut lime caramel, smoked mirin, desert lime-fermented chilli and malted wattleseed syrup. Explore how these emerging ingredients will redefine sweet...
Proteins of the Future: How Crickets, Cultured Meat & Koji Can Elevate Your New Year’s Eve Menu
The future of fine dining - crickets, cultured seafood, mycelium meats and koji. Learn how these innovative, sustainable proteins can bring style, flavour and sophistication to your New Year’s Eve ...
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