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A curated guide to the best restaurants and places to dine on all budgets around Brisbane’s inner city, including Newstead, New Farm, South Bank, Petrie Terrace, Fortitude Valley, Spring Hill and South Brisbane

Best Places to Dine Near QPAC

18 of the best places to dine when catching a show at QPAC, all of them within 500m walking distance of the main theatres

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Petrie Terrace

La Carmela Mexican Cantina

A colourful Mexican cantina and beer garden occupying a grand heritage-listed building

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South Bank

Ma Pa Me

The cool restaurant and bar raises the dining bar at South Bank with its exquisite Indonesian, Thai, Japanese & Chinese fusion menu

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Fortitude Valley

Rosmarino Ristorante & Wine Bar

This stunning split-level Italian bar and restaurant occupies the refurbished 1890's Hemmant Merchants building

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Fortitude Valley

Gung Ho Dumpling

Gung Ho Dumpling is a cute little dumpling and ramen bar tucked away in Bakery Lane

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Fortitude Valley

MAYA Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Occupying a prime rooftop location, with sweeping 270 degree views of the city and Mt Coot-tha is MAYA Mexican Restaurant & Bar

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The Barracks, Petrie Terrace

Ichiban Sushi

Carefully crafted and sourced ethically; Ichiban Sushi is a must-do restaurant for a delicious lunch or quick bite to eat.

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Vie of dining room from top floor at SK Steak & Oyster

Fortitude Valley

SK Steak and Oyster

Mad Men meets James Bond at Ada Lane's stunning world-class restaurant and bar

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Fortitude Valley

Baja

A little slice of Baja California has come to the Valley with this cool subterranean Mexican bar eatery

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Spring Hill

Spring Hill Kitchen

Spring Hill Kitchen is Brisbane's first Nepalese fast-food restaurant offering authentic fare from the Himalayas

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Teneriffe

Hikari

Hikari is a charming izakaya - a casual Japanese eatery and bar in Teneriffe

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New Farm

Mary Mae's

Mary Mae's is a sprawling New Orleans-inspired riverside bar restaurant on the ground floor of the Brisbane Powerhouse

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Fortitude Valley

Hellenika

Hellenika is a glamorous Greek taverna sitting poolside on the first level of James St’s boutique Fortitude Valley hotel The Calile

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Petrie Terrace

Moda Tapas Brasa Bar

Moda Tapas Brase Bar is one of Brisbane’s best tapas bar/eatery, occupying the stunning heritage-listed police stables

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South Brisbane

Nostimo Greek Restaurant

A visit to Nostimo Greek Restaurant at the Greek Club, South Brisbane, is the next best thing to visiting Greece

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Fortitude Valley

hôntô

hôntô is a stunning dark moodily-lit Japanese restaurant and bar hidden away in a Fortitude Valley back street

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

International Cake Show Australia

The world’s greatest Baking & Sugar Craft Carnival is set to take over Brisbane

Jul 31 - Aug 2

International Cake Show Workshops & Mini Classes

For anyone with an interest in baking or decorating

Jul 31 - Aug 2

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!

Jul 31 - Aug 2

Queensland Fringe Festival

Queensland Fringe hits the road this August with music, art, food and adventure.

Aug 1–7

Rogue Chef

Chef Anthony Healy brings bold flavours and unforgettable dining to Queensland Fringe.

Aug 1-7

GATHAA First Nations Markets

Experience the creativity, culture and community of First Nations makers

Aug 1-2

Tweed Equestrian Queensland International Three Day Event

Experience three days of world-class equestrian sport

Jul 31 - Aug 2

Ashton's Great Australian Circus

Step inside the big top as Ashton's The Great Australian Circus returns

Jul 31 - Aug 9

On the Green 2026

On the Green at Clayfield College is back and bigger than ever, headlined by iconic Australian artist Ben Lee

Aug 2

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest, the iconic hot rod and rockabilly festival, is back for three huge days of cool cars, live music and kustom kulture

GreazeFest 2026

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do July 24-26

James St Food & Wine Trail returns, QAGOMA's Drawing Festival begins, a vibrant arts trail on the Sunshine Coast, a must-visit new patisserie and a new Sicilian-style family trattoria

This Weekend July 24-26

COMING UP

What's On in August in Brisbane

From Greazefest, The Gospel According to Paul, The Music of Barbra Streisand and Peaks to Points Festival to whale watching, the top things to do in August in and around Brisbane

Wjat's on in August

DINING DESTINATION

Sipping and Snacking on King St

King Street has become one of Brisbane's premier dining destinations, serving up everything from award-winning restaurants and global flavours to casual eats, cocktails and decadent desserts

Sipping and Snacking on King St

BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs

Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Best Of Brisbane

Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars

Best Bars in Brisbane

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