Restaurants in Brisbane
Brisbane Restaurants
Europe, Asia, Oz: it's all on the menu here. Go classy French bistro, or get to grips with big Aussie steak and keg beer. Alfresco Australian innovation is the order of the day at riverside Watts, and green papaya salad is a Vietnamese crowd pleaser at you-know-where.
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Breakfast Creek Hotel
Built in 1889 and listed by the National Trust, this Renaissance-style pub is fondly known as the Brekky Creek—or simply the Creek—and is considered a Brisbane icon. The quintessentially Queensland establishment is famed for its gigantic steaks (choose your own), served with baked…$$In Albion - Contemporary
e’cco bistro
E’cco means “here it is” in Italian, and that’s the philosophy behind the food at this award-winning bistro. It serves simple food, done exceptionally well and with passion. In a former tea warehouse on the city fringe, it’s one of Australia’s best. Dishes include such delights as…$$$In the City Center - Vegetarian
Govinda’s
If you’re on a budget, or a committed vegetarian, seek out the Hare Krishnas’ chain of Govinda restaurants. This one serves vegetable curry, dal soup, pappadam, samosas, and other tasty stuff with a north-Indian influence. Everything is buffet-style, and the atmosphere is pretty…$In the City Center - Contemporary
Harveys
In the heart of trendy James Street, take a table under the shady white umbrellas or in the light-filled restaurant and prepare for some delectable tastes. Owner/chef PJ McMillan has a strong local following for his deceptively simple dishes, which may include offerings such as…$$Fortitude Valley - International/Cafe Fare
Jo Jo’s
A spectacular timber, limestone, and glass bar dominates the center of this casual cafe-style eating spot, housing more than 1,000 bottles of wine. The locals have dropped in here for years for a shopping pit stop or a post-cinema meal. Three menus—chargrill, Oriental, and…$$In the City Center - Contemporary
Moda
Whether you choose the more formal and private mezzanine floor or the relaxed courtyard dining area (my pick), you’re sure to enjoy this Spanish-flavored restaurant. Owner-chef Javier Codina has combined his Catalan, French, and Italian influences with fresh (often organic)…$$$In the Center - Contemporary
Tognini’s Trattoria
Owners Mark and Narelle Tognini run this relaxed modern bistro, incorporating an extensive deli and walk-in cheese room. Popular with inner-city dwellers and business folk, it serves gourmet delights to eat in or take out from breakfast through to dinner. Sit at one of the communal…$$In Spring Hill - Contemporary
Watt Restaurant + Bar
With a menu of modern fare with Asian, Middle Eastern, and European influences, Watt is one of my favorite places to eat out in Brisbane—partly because of the riverside setting in New Farm Park, and partly because of the good food. Whether it’s for a leisurely weekend breakfast,…$$$In the City Center
