Must-see restaurants in Brisbane & Around

  • Shields Street Eats

    Brisbane & Around

    A reasonably priced, family-friendly cafe overlooking a park at the northern edge of Redcliffe. Grab a table on the large, shaded terrace and tuck into…

  • Betty's Burgers

    Brisbane & Around

    Pillow-soft brioche buns and high-quality fillings have made Noosa-based Betty's a national success story. The compact list of burgers includes a classic…

  • Dicki's

    Brisbane

    Locals love Dicki's, a chilled, vegan cafe run by affable siblings Justine, Lexi, Choy and Diana. Buzziest at breakfast, its fresh, wholesome bites range…

  • Ortem

    Brisbane & Around

    Opposite the train station, this former ball-bearing factory is now an upbeat cafe, pimped with quirky murals and dishing out fresh, flavourful cafe grub…

  • Cambridge Lane Espresso

    Brisbane & Around

    On Manly's main street, Cambridge Lane dishes out good coffee and fresh, honest cafe grub, including all-day breakfast options like smashed avocado with…

  • Govinda's

    Brisbane

    Grab a plate and pile it high with the likes of vegetarian curry, salads, poppadoms, chutneys and semolina fruit pudding at this no-frills budget eatery,…

  • Scout

    Brisbane

    This vintage neighbourhood shopfront was vacant for 17 years before Scout showed up and started selling bagels. The vibe is affable and creative, with…

  • Thai Boat

    Brisbane & Around

    Better quality than the average suburban Thai joint in Brisbane, this corner eatery is rarely short of a crowd; book ahead or arrive early. Dishes focus…

  • Woolshed Cafe

    Brisbane & Around

    The Woolshed is home to a daytime cafe with beautiful pastoral views and hearty, bistro-style food showcasing regional produce and wines. The museum is…

  • AJ Vietnamese Noodle House

    Brisbane

    When it all gets too much, find solace in a steaming bowl of pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) at this cheap, humble bolt-hole. AJ's broth is fragrant and…

  • Royal Indian

    Brisbane & Around

    Spice up your Toowoomba tenure with a visit to Royal Indian, one of the city's most underrated restaurants. From the curries to the tandoor, dishes burst…

  • Baker's Arms

    Brisbane

    Wrapped up in London-themed wallpaper and hessian coffee bags, this industrious Woollongabba bakery turns out freshly baked cakes and tarts, as well as…

  • Orso Thai

    Brisbane & Around

    If you're craving chilli, galangal or kaffir lime leaf, this casual Thai joint has you covered. Expect the usual staples, from fish cakes and satay, to…

  • Hanaichi

    Brisbane

    Ride the sushi train out of Hunger Central at Hanaichi, where the revolving track packs in the lunchtime passengers. Also on offer are bento boxes, soups…

  • Tibetan Kitchen

    Brisbane

    Tasty Tibetan fare beneath paper lanterns and a massive pair of Tibetan Buddhist horns suspended from the ceiling. Try the Bakra ko Tihun (goat curry on…

  • Little Greek Taverna

    Brisbane

    Up-tempo, eternally busy and in a prime West End location, the LGT is a solid spot for Hellenic feasting and people watching. Launch into a prawn and…

  • Trang Restaurant

    Brisbane

    Industrious Trang plates up excellent Vietnamese and Chinese classics on the Hardgrave Rd foodie strip, inside what was once the Rialto Theatre lobby. The…

  • Oceanic Gelati

    Brisbane & Around

    Lick yourself silly at this much-loved, Italian-style ice cream peddler. Get indecisive over clean, refreshing flavours like guava, passionfruit and…

  • Sono

    Brisbane

    One of Brisbane's best Japanese restaurants – hushed, muted and polite – is hidden unexpectedly at Portside Wharf, a few ferry stops downriver from the…

  • Beach Burrito Company

    Brisbane

    Beach-shack style and a predictable Mex repertoire of tacos, burritos, quesadillas and margaritas.

  • Chocolate Cottage & Café

    Brisbane & Around

    This cottage-turned-cafe peddles a girth-expanding selection of handmade chocolates and sweet treats, from chilli-infused pralines to choc-dipped musk…

  • Aussie Beef Steakhouse

    Brisbane & Around

    Although lacking finesse and atmosphere, this carpeted eatery is loved locally for its quality Aussie beef, much of it sourced regionally. Steaks aside,…

  • Ahmet's

    Brisbane

    On restaurant-lined Grey St, Ahmet channels the Bosphorus with its Grand Bazaar murals, riotous colours and decent Turkish fare. Tuck into pides stuffed…

  • GPO Café & Bar

    Brisbane & Around

    Set in Towoomba's heritage-listed old post office – complete with relaxing verandah and an intimate dining room – GPO serves tasty (though not especially…

  • Gunshop Café

    Brisbane

    What was once a pistol peddler is now a classic West End cafe, with a grungy '90s vibe and globally influenced dishes like a standout Mooloolaba prawn…

  • Seashells at Amity

    Brisbane & Around

    The best eating option in Amity Point is this breezy, casual, open-sided cafe-bar. There's cold beer on tap and a limited repertoire of old-school eats,…

  • Rustic Olive

    Brisbane & Around

    Tuck into stock-standard, Italian-inspired dishes at this busy, casual eatery on Redcliffe's main street. While its cast of salads, pastas, pizzas and…

  • Chillers Cafe

    Brisbane & Around

    Fronting Allure Resort is this boho-spirited mash-up of timber, corrugated iron and bamboo. Breakfast offers a standard mix of croissants, muesli, egg…

  • Govinda's

    Brisbane

    In the thick of the West End action, this Hare Krishna–run diner offers a cheap, meat-free feed. Eat all the lentil soup, mixed-veggie curry, rice,…

  • Three Monkeys

    Brisbane

    A chilled out, bohemian teahouse steeped in pseudo-Moroccan decor and ambience. Low lighting, rustic wood furnishings, tiny nooks and a courtyard make a…

  • Manly Deck

    Brisbane & Around

    Grab a table on the deck and choose from a jack-of-all-trades menu, covering the likes of BLTs, burgers, steaks, salt-and-pepper calamari, butter chicken…

  • Caravanserai

    Brisbane

    Woven tablecloths, red walls and candlelit tables create a snug atmosphere at this Turkish classic. Share an 'Ottoman' meze platter (grilled halloumi,…

  • Point Lookout Bowls Club

    Brisbane & Around

    For casual pub-grub meals that won’t break the bank, head for the local bowls club. Before your burrito bowl, chicken katsu or burger, play some barefoot…

  • Verve Restaurant & Cider House

    Brisbane

    Snug, subterranean Verve stocks an epic selection of ciders, handy for washing down its repertoire of stock-standard pastas and risottos, salads, steaks…

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