Brisbane isn’t just a haven for beautiful weather and stunning outdoor spaces – it’s also an exciting destination for foodies. Whether you’re a lover of fresh seafood, a fan of multicultural cuisine or an enthusiast for fine dining, our food lover’s guide to Brisbane has something to satisfy every craving. And with options to dine in outdoor terraces, heritage buildings, along the waterfront or from soaring heights, dining in Brisbane is so much more than just having a meal – it’s a multi-sensory experience. In the lead up to Dine BNE City, check out the ultimate guide to Brisbane’s food scene.
Cafes
For the best brunch and casual food in Brisbane head to:
- Pawpaw Cafe for a Southeast Asian twist on breakfast classics
- Florence Cafe homely breakfast in an old Queenslander cottage
- The Gunshop Cafe for top-notch breakfast with a totally unique personality
- Coffee Anthology for coffee blends from the world best roasters set in a chic industrial space
- Petrichor & Co for an epic Colombian or Latin American-style brunch
- Naim for authentic Middle Eastern brunch eats
- Shady Palms for fresh breakfast dishes in a lush tropical setting
- Agnes Bakery for some of Brisbane’s best pastries and sourdough
Restaurants
For the best restaurant dining in Brisbane head to:
- Tillerman for fresh, premium seafood with up-close views of the Brisbane River and Story Bridge
- Honto for contemporary Japanese in a dark and moody setting
- E’cco Bistro for multi-award winning Italian fare with an Aussie touch
- OPA Bar + Mezze for authentic Mediterranean flavours served mezze-style
- Vertigo for a gastronomic Brisbane dining experience four stories above the ground
- Same Same for bold and flavourful modern Thai food
- Black Hide Steak & Seafood for renowned steaks and Queensland-sourced seafood
- Stanley for fine-dining Chinese and Cantonese cuisine
- The Wolf for a Euro-inspired feast inspired by the flavours of France, Italy and Spain
Bars
For Brisbane’s best bars, head to:
- The Gresham for expertly crafted cocktails in a classic old-school bar
- Maker for unique and seasonal cocktails at a hole-in-the-wall joint
- Canvas Club for boutique wines and craft beers set amongst graffiti, plants and fairy lights
- Bar Alto for sunset drinks in a Mediterranean-inspired riverside venue
- Cobbler for the best whiskey and malted spirits
- Bar Pacino for killer cocktails and Italian-inspired snacks and share plates
- At Sixes and Sevens for relaxed drinks in a unique Queenslander public house
- Babylon Gardens for cocktails and Mediterranean snacks in an open-air bar
Discover Brisbane’s food scene with Airtrain
From casual eats to fine dining, Brisbane has it all – and Airtrain will get you there in style and on schedule. Reliable, safe and comfortable, our modern fleet of trains will ensure you arrive at your destination on time.
Airtrain runs express from the Brisbane Airport and stops at Fortitude Valley, Central, Roma Street and South Brisbane stations, with services running every 15 minutes during peak times and every 30 minutes off peak.
Travel to Brisbane’s restaurants with go card for seamless journeys across all Translink buses, ferries and trains, including Airtrain. All South East Queensland train stations, including the Domestic and International Airtrain stations at Brisbane Airport, also have the Smart Ticketing system. Simply tap and travel with Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
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