There are many excellent restaurants in Brisbane where you may have a fine dinner. With numerous choices, Brisbane’s cuisine scene offers plenty to offer for every palates, including delicate meats and lovely seafood. Many restaurants offer delicious food that is skilfully prepared using products that come from locally. Brisbane’s best restaurants are suited for special events and elegant evenings out, with their large wine lists that are perfect for matching your meal. A genuinely remarkable eating experience is ensured by the superb food and cosy atmosphere.
Brisbane’s best restaurants are listed in a list created by I Luv Aussie. These best places are ideal for indulging oneself to a great dinner. They offer excellent service, delicious food, and chic settings. There is a dish for everyone, no matter your taste in food—juicy cuts of meat, fresh fish, or excellent vegetarian fare. A lot of these restaurants make their dishes both look and taste fantastic by using local, fresh ingredients. In addition, they offer sizable wine lists to go with your dinner.
1. Alchemy Restaurant and Bar
Enjoy a memorable meal at Alchemy Restaurant in honour of Riverfire. For $150 per person, guests may savour a specially selected three-course menu containing some of the restaurant’s best dishes. For sit-down dinners, the Alchemy private dining room can hold 10 to 40 people, and for cocktail-style gatherings, it can hold 50 to 80 people. For special events, boardroom lunches and dinners, or product launches, this is the perfect venue. For lunch and supper, there is an à la carte menu in addition to two set menu options for parties larger than ten people. Guests are urged to get in touch with the restaurant for customised menu selections and particular dietary requirements.
⚙️ Services
Private Dining And Functions | Cocktail Style functions |
⚙️ Payment
Cash | Visa |
Mastercard |
🕒 Working Hours
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 12:00pm-3:00pm | 5:30pm-11:00pm |
Wednesday | 12:00pm-2:00pm | 5:30pm-11:00pm |
Thursday | 12:00pm-3:00pm | 5:30 pm-11:00 pm |
Friday | 12:00pm-3:00pm | 5:30pm-11:00 pm |
Saturday | 5:30p -10:00pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Review on Trip Advisor – “I have booked the private dining room several times for business dinners. Did so again recently and as always, had a fabulous experience with excellent food, attentive respectful service and cheerful “ nothing is too much trouble attitude “ I will be back again !” – Mary W
2. La Vue Waterfront
In spite of being a popular restaurant, La Vue makes an ideal setting for meetings like weddings. Every time, an experienced leadership team makes sure that expectations are exceeded. Outstanding chefs and owners who are adept at converting French and European recipes into a contemporary Australian menu run the restaurant. Delicate sauces, mouthwatering desserts, and an elegant environment with clean white linen tables, cosy upholstered chairs, and breathtaking artwork by Healing Art Design are all available to guests. La Vue offers a sophisticated and unforgettable experience, ideal for important parties and festivities.
⚙️ Services
Waterfront Dining | Corporate Events |
⚙️ Payment
Cash | Visa |
Mastercard |
🕒 Working Hours
Monday | 5:00pm–9:30pm |
Tuesday | 12:00pm–3:00pm | 5:00pm–9:30pm |
Wednesday | 12:00pm–3:00pm | 5:00pm–9:30pm |
Thursday | 12:00pm–3:00pm, 5:00pm–9:30pm |
Friday | 12:00pm–3:00pm | 5:00pm–9:30pm |
Saturday | 5:00pm–9:30pm |
Sunday | 12:00pm–3:00pm | 5:00pm–9:30pm |
Review on Google -” Great friendly service, wonderful food, perfect views of the Story Bridge. Both meals were 10 for quality value and presentation. Get the steak!!” – Andy Wickham
3. Exhibition
Exhibition is a small, 24-seat restaurant that provides a singular, multi-sensory dining experience. This theatre continues the 130-year-old building’s history of presenting performing and visual arts. The menu includes dishes that are hand-picked by the chef each night to create a unique culinary experience; it is inspired by Japanese omakase. Visitors will take pleasure in an environment embellished with uniquely designed silverware, ceramic creations by regional and Japanese artists, and culinary relics. Exhibition offers a genuinely immersive and escapism dining experience, showcasing the talents of the engaged artists, producers, and artisans.
⚙️ Services
Dine In | Wine Bar |
Event Hosting |
⚙️ Payment
Cash | Visa |
Mastercard |
🕒 Working Hours
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 5:00pm–11:00pm |
Wednesday | 5:00pm–11:00pm |
Thursday | 5:00pm–11:00pm |
Friday | 5:00pm–11:00pm |
Saturday | 5:00pm–11:00pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Review on Trip Advisor – “If your looking for a dining experience where the staff and owner are passionate about what they do, then you need to come here. It is the best meal I have ever had.”- Pomsinajourney
4. Malt Dining & Bar
The Attic Restaurant at Malt eating & Bar has been beautifully converted from a fresh produce storage facility into an upscale eating space, taking up the entire upper floor. This area, which has exposed brick and vaulted ceilings, is meant for degustation dining and has a distinct, upscale feel. Sophisticated cuisine and good wine are enhanced by the breathtaking city views that come from large windows. Situated just above street level on Market St., Malt dazzles with an exposed rafters, ten-meter solid timber bar, and a remarkable wall dedicated to whisky. The restaurant’s 160-year-old historical appeal is harmoniously matched by contemporary elements.
⚙️ Services
Event Catering | Lunch & Dinner Events |
Canape Events |
⚙️ Payment
Cash | Visa |
Mastercard |
🕒 Working Hours
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 11:30am–10:30pm |
Wednesday | 11:30am–10:30pm |
Thursday | 11:30am–10:30pm |
Friday | 11:30am–11:30pm |
Saturday | 3:00pm–11:30pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Review on Facebook – “Recently I organised a lunch at Malt for my rowing club. They were very easy to deal with, nothing was a problem and the food and service was 10/10. Thanks Malt! 😀” – David Bryce
5. OTTO Ristorante
OTTO, located on the South Bank riverbank, provides a sense of contemporary Italy. This exciting location brings glitz to Brisbane’s dining scene with both OTTO Ristorante and OTTO Osteria. Will Cowper, head chef, creates a menu that emphasises high-quality, locally sourced foods and is fresh and seasonal. For wine lovers, the long wine selection features distinctive and traditional Italian varietals. With its relaxed ambience and Northern Italian-inspired food, OTTO Osteria welcomes guests to enjoy informal eating besides breathtaking river views. OTTO offers la dolce vita to Brisbane, whether it’s for a classy dinner or a casual snack.
⚙️ Services
Takeaway | Delivery |
⚙️ Payment
Cash | Visa |
Mastercard |
🕒 Working Hours
Monday | 5:30pm–9:00pm |
Tuesday | 5:30pm–9:00pm |
Wednesday | 12:00pm–9:00pm |
Thursday | 12:00pm–9:00pm |
Friday | 12:00pm–9:00pm |
Saturday | 12:00pm–9:00pm |
Sunday | 12:00pm–9:00pm |
Review on Google – “Really enjoyed by experience here. Great service, food and atmosphere. The waitress made it special for the birthday girl with tiny additions to what we had ordered. The wait staff were also friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended the steak. The ambiance was really lovely with a river side table. Would definitely go back.” – Pam
6. Moda Restaurant
Brisbane’s Moda Restaurant, which was founded by François Le Savéant and Javier Codina, is a gastronomic treasure. Before relocating to Brisbane, Javier and François, who are from Barcelona and Paris, respectively, received their training in prestigious European restaurants. Since 2010, they have created an unforgettable dining experience by combining François’ deft front-of-house service with Javier’s superb cooking. Their enthusiasm and commitment have made Moda Brisbane’s top Spanish restaurant for the last 13 years. With the help of a dedicated staff, Moda never fails to wow guests with its exceptional cuisine and service, providing a lively taste of Spain in a cosy and friendly setting.
⚙️ Services
Private Dining | wine |
Functions | Corporate Lunch & Dinner |
⚙️ Payment
Cash | Visa |
Mastercard |
🕒 Working Hours
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 4:30pm–11:30pm |
Wednesday | 11:30am–11:30pm |
Thursday | 11:30am–11:30pm |
Friday | 11:30am–11:30pm |
Saturday | 11:30am–11:30pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Review on Facebook – “Beautiful Spanish food, great dishes. And great quality wines. I 100% recommend Moda. Good service and great atmosphere.” – Eva Alcalde
7. Blackbird
One of the city’s finest restaurants, Phantom Bar & Grill, is managed and operated by the famous Ghanem Group and is expected to open in February 2014. It provides excellent views of the waters of the Brisbane River. The venue is perfect for any kind of gathering due to its popular bar, pleasant dining areas, and designated event space. Blackbird Bar & Grill is a great option for special parties because of its winning cuisine, large wine list, and first-rate service. With more than thirty years of experience in the hospitality sector, the family-run Ghanem Group is committed to providing excellent dining experiences.
⚙️ Services
Wedding Venue | Bar & Private Dining |
Booth Service |
⚙️ Payment
Cash | Visa |
Mastercard |
🕒 Working Hours
Monday | 12:00pm–10:30pm |
Tuesday | 12:00pm–10:30pm |
Wednesday | 12:00pm–10:30pm |
Thursday | 12:00pm–10:30pm |
Friday | 12:00pm–11:30pm |
Saturday | 12:00pm–11:30pm |
Sunday | 12:00pm–10:30pm |
Review on Google – “Planned a dinner with my partner at blackbird and it did not disappoint, the most incredible steak we have ever had, the staff were beyond lovely and accommodating. We Will definitely be coming back!” – Natahni Adams