With heaps of bistros and cafes to try, Brisbane’s diner scene has dramatically skyrocketed in recent years, and restaurants are getting the perks. The rise of residential development within the Queensland capital definitely attracts both local and international restaurateurs to establish positions.
From eat-sumptuous fine diners to avant-garde suburban Asian restaurants, you’ll find them in Brisbane. If you’re in the city, unleash your inner gastronome as you search for the top restaurants in Brisbane! Check out this list of the best new restaurants in Brisbane that are taste-worthy.
Otto Ristorante
When it comes to capturing the liveliness and genuineness of Brisbane’s dining scene, Otto conveys it well. The food is as enticing as the scenery. The menu offers a sleek, state-of-the-art approach to Italian cuisine that channels classic and authentic flavours. Otto’s new location will also make you feel giddy because of its eye-catching outlook of the Brisbane River.
Location: 1 River Quay, Sidon St, South Bank
Greca
It was in late 2018 when Jonathan Barthelmess arrived in Brisbane to open Greca—a free-wheeling restaurant that is taverna-inspired. The respect for Greek history and tradition is strongly felt in this place. All thanks to Bathelmess’ ingenuity.
Greca is designed to make you feel like you’re eating at home. It serves authentic Greek cuisines in a fetching riverside view. It’s all fresh and flavoursome food, with seafood and meat cooked over wood and charcoal-fired grills.
Location: Howard Smith Wharf, 3/5 Boundary Street, Brisbane
Hashtag Burgers and Waffles
At Hashtag Burgers and Waffles, every burger is specially made to suit a wide plethora of cravings and tastes. But wait, there’s more! Aside from mouthwatering burgers, there are also savoury waffles, thirst-quenching drinks and delightful desserts, so you’ll definitely come back for more. They also source the best ingredients and run their business in the most ethical way possible. The food is absolutely amazing! What’s not to love?
Location: Shop 3/477 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD
Happy Boy
Happy Boy has become so continuously popular because of its piquant Chinese food paired with an ever-changing selection of Australian wines. The posh premises at the end of the northern Fortitude Valley make everything perfect, too. Plus, it’s super budget-friendly.
You’ll surely love the menu that combines multiple original dishes with a touch of inspirational cuisines like fried rice with shredded duck.
Location: East Street, Fortitude Valley
Gerard’s Bistro
In quest of unique and scrumptious palate adventure? Well, you’re in for a ride at Gerard’s Bistro. The owners draw inspiration from their rich Lebanese heritage, as well as from chef Adam Wolfers’ Ashkenazi roots. The menu is designed in a way it can be shared out and paired with a well-curated and artful list of wines.
Meats, seafood and vegetables are subtly seasoned. Gerard’s Bistro consistently has that inviting approach to food by giving you a comfortable and refined space to get comfy and dig in.
Location: Gerard’s Lane, 14/15 James St, Fortitude Valley, Qld
Olive & Angelo
Olive and Angelo provides you with a spacious space to settle in and indulge with its leafy courtyard overflowing with budding fruit, flamboyant flowers and delicate trees. The traditional recipes and warm service by Angelo Leonforte and his team will make you appreciate the place more.
Location: 12 Edward St, Brisbane City
Detour
Chef Damon Amos opened his own restaurant, presenting one of Brisbane’s best plant-based menus. He has made a name for himself at a popular CBD diner via the commonly known Kentucky Fried Duck (KFD).
Detour’s cuisine is an inclusive dining experience that offers an entirely gluten-free cuisine split into two segments: omnivore and herbivore.
Dishes like seaweed and quinoa, coal-roasted broccoli with miso, carrots with smoked almond and sweet potato with Hawaiian curry are perfect if you’re vegetarian. As for meat lovers, there’s the emu tartare, saltbush lamb and, of course, the well-known KFD.
Location: 11 Logan Road, Woolloongabba
Montrachet
Montrachet is Brisbane’s go-to French restaurant for years. It may have transformed into a classy new King Street district in 2017, but it did take with it the heritage charm of the Paddington original. Co-owner and chef Shannon Kellam created the menu with sophistication, perfect for new digs yet still rooted in classic cooking to perfection. Some of the amazing deli cuisines are eye fillet steak topped with hand-cut fries, stocked seafood bouillabaisse and escargots en cocotte.
Location: Shop 1/30 King Street, Bowen Hills
Biànca
Looking for some resto with magnifique ambience, a dazzling terracotta tiling, alluring charm and soft lighting? Biànca is where you would want to stay. The food is mainly focused on perfecting classic yet simple Italian dishes with acclamation to the Australian dining atmosphere.
Biànca also has its own bread and pasta, all in house. The wine selection works similarly as well, served to complement the dishes as they would in the traditional dwellings. In addition, the staff members are gracious, warm and all ready to welcome you into their home.
Location: Ada Lane, 46 James St, Fortitude Valley, QLD
Donna Chang
Donna Chang is a brimming pink dining place all illuminated with chandeliers with marble tables and round booths that are perfectly symmetrical for large groups. So why not pack your chopstick and head down to George Street for some serious food tasting adventure? The restaurant’s best deal is the crispy duck, passionfruit custard buns and fresh rock lobsters, definitely pleasant-tasting!
Location: Shop 3/171 George St, Brisbane City QLD
Now that you have a list of the best spots to dig-in in Brisbane, what are you waiting for? Time to head out!
Whether it’s just a simple dinner or a grandiose evening party, a wide variety of restaurant choices are available for you. Different dishes are made available to suffice your palate too. Up for Asian, French or Greek cuisine? You name it, Brisbane has it.
