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Deer Duck Bistro

Deer Duck Bistro

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Auchenflower

15 Chef Hat Award
Experience Brisbane's Most Unique Degustation MenuSecure your spot today!Auchenflower's Deer Duck Bistro offers Brisbane's unique fine dining with 5–9 course degustation menus ($109pp, wines $99pp) in a quirky antique setting. Modern Australian cuisine features ricotta-...
Herve's Restaurant and Bar

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Albion

12 Chef Hat Award
Tour de France - from 4 July 2026Hervé’s Culinary Journey This July, follow the excitement of the world's greatest cycling race with a culinary adventure of your own. As the Tour de France winds its way through some of France’s most celebrated regions, He...
Where Steak Meets SommeliersSteak & Wine, RedefinedAt Moo Moo Brisbane, we’re passionate about bringing you the ultimate steak and wine experience. From our premium dry-aged beef and fresh seafood to an award-winning wine list, every dish and glass...
Montrachet

Montrachet

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Bowen Hills

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Bastille Day with Montrachet14th to 18th of JulyFeaturing a $195pp set menu, available alongside our à la carte offering. Please note, on 14 July (Bastille Day), our celebration will be exclusively available via the set menu only.
Winnifred’s

Winnifred’s

French   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Fortitude Valley

12 Chef Hat Award
The Champagne Master's Masterclass with Ned Goodwin MWSat 25 July 2:30-5pmJoin us for The Champagne Master’s Masterclass, hosted by Ned Goodwin on Saturday 25 July at 2:30pm. A leading wine expert and Master of Wine, Ned will share his extensive knowledge as he takes you...
Longwang

Longwang

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Brisbane CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Brisbane Functions with EnergyHost, Feast & CelebrateHost your next function at Longwang, where bold flavours meet vibrant, multi-level spaces in the heart of Brisbane. From intimate gatherings to full venue takeovers for up to 175 guests, our unique...
Clarence

Clarence

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

South Brisbane

13 Chef Hat Award
Host at ClarenceSunny events, sortedCelebrate your next event at Clarence, on the corner of Fish Lane and Merrivale Street, with a light-filled space, large windows, and seating for up to 50 guests. Choose from our Group A and Group ...
Fatcow on James St

Fatcow on James St

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Fortitude Valley

14 Chef Hat Award
DISCOVER WHAT'S NEWNew flavours at Fatcow!Fatcow elevates Brisbane’s steakhouse scene with exciting new menu additions, blending premium cuts with bold, refined flavours. From expertly grilled meats to carefully crafted sides, each dish is...
Pompette

Pompette

French   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Brisbane CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
On William Street in Brisbane City, Pompette is a glamorous French-inspired bar and dining destination where Parisian elegance meets modern indulgence. Beneath shimmering lights, the atmosphere is ...
Rich & Rare

Rich & Rare

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

West End

13 Chef Hat Award
9-Course Seafood & Steak FeastLong Lunch Done RightIntroducing the Power Banquet at Rich & Rare. Experience a 9-course lunch and early dinner feast for $57 per person (whole table only, min two). Enjoy artisan sourdough ciabatta, Jamón Ibérico, oys...
Perspective Dining

Perspective Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Brisbane CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Step into a world of refined creativity at Perspective Dining on Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, where modern design meets boundary-pushing cuisine. This stylish, intimate venue invites guests ...
Dark Shepherd

Dark Shepherd

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Brisbane CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Set on William Street in Brisbane City, Dark Shepherd is a bold and immersive dining experience where Mediterranean flavours meet the intensity of woodfire cooking. With a menu centred around premi...
Signor Fox @ The Albion Hotel

Signor Fox @ The Albion Hotel

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Albion

Trivia NightUltimate Tuesday Registration from 6pm
Komeyui Brisbane

Komeyui Brisbane

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Spring Hill

13 Chef Hat Award
Art takes centre stage at Komeyui Brisbane on Wharf Street, Spring Hill, where refined Japanese cuisine is elevated into a multisensory experience. Guided by chefs with exceptional global training,...
Kizuna Sake Bar & Kitchen

Kizuna Sake Bar & Kitchen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Albion

The Lost Horizon - An East Meet East Odyssey9 Course Wine DinnerBeyond the horizon lies something worth discovering, and a glass worth raising. An East meet East odyssey unveiling the finest treasures of Shangri-La, presented to you by Fancy Fine WineWednesday ...
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

West End

13 Chef Hat Award
Natsu BanquetA New Season of Tasteshowcases a curated selection of seasonal dishes designed for sharing — from delicate starters to signature mains and handcrafted desserts, each course reflects balance, harmony, and flavour.
Melrose Restaurant and Rooftop Bar

Melrose Restaurant and Rooftop Bar

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Bulimba

12 Chef Hat Award
Escape the ordinary at Melrose contemporary Pan-Asian-inspired restaurant and rooftop bar to dine under blue skies by day and stars at night. Located upstairs at the tranquil river end of Oxford St...
Attimi by Dario Manca

Attimi by Dario Manca

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Paddington

15 Chef Hat Award
Whole Venue Hire, Small Functions & Special OccasionsEnquire Now!This Autumn-Winter, celebrate moments that matter surrounded by excellent company alongside excellent food. From end-of-year gatherings & workplace team dinners to milestone birthdays & significant...
Zesty Lemon Cafe

Zesty Lemon Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Deception Bay

Breakfast at Zesty Lemon Cafe Try us today!Start your day right with an incredible all-day breakfast menu! From classic Eggs Benedict with hollandaise and your choice of bacon or salmon, to fluffy four-stack pancakes in flavours like Mixed ...
The Lex

The Lex

Grill   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Brisbane CBD

A Poisoned Court Immersive DinnerA performative dinner to toast the fallen and revel in revenge. Step into Queensland Ballet's Hamlet through five beverage-paired courses by Executive Chef John Kennedy, grounded in The Lex's premi...