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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 

The Golden Pig, Newstead
Newstead
The Golden Pig
The Golden Pig is Brisbane’s holy grail of Pan Asian cuisine, hidden away in a stunning, converted Newstead warehouse
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Interior of La Cache a Vin Spring Hill
Spring Hill
La Cache A Vin
La Cache a Vin is the jewel in the crown of Brisbane’s French restaurants, found tucked away in a Spring Hill laneway basement
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Drinks in glasses and three plates of food at Barbossa Bar & Bottleshop
South Brisbane
Barbossa Bar & Bottleshop
Barbossa Bar & Bottle Shop is shaking up Caribbean-inspired cocktails and cooking up island-vibed tapas
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E'cco Bistro, Newstead
Newstead
E'cco Bistro
E'cco Bistro has opened its Chef’s-hatted restaurant in Newstead’s Haven complex, serving fine food in their multi-faceted venue.
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Persian food on plates at Farah Restaurant Spring Hill
Spring Hill
Farah Restaurant
Farah Restaurant is an oasis of traditional high-quality Persian cuisine in the inner-city suburb of Spring Hill
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Selection of burgers, Super Combo, Bowen Hills
Bowen Hills
Super Combo
Super Combo is a Street Fighter themed burger joint where punters can get their fill of burgers, fries and shakes
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Plate of noodles at Taro’s Ramen
South Brisbane
Taro’s Ramen
Taro’s Ramen is changing the way we do ramen – with big bowls of MSG-free broth that’s customised to suit your taste
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Happy Boy Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Happy Boy
Happy Boy is Fortitude Valley’s cool contemporary go-to for some of the best, most authentic Chinese food in Brisbane
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The Spaghetti House Trattoria
South Brisbane
The Spaghetti House Trattoria
The Spaghetti House Trattoria serves rustic Italian fare and bona fide European wine to appreciators of pasta and vino
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Exterior of My Viet Kitchen Newstead
Newstead
My Viet Kitchen
My Viet Kitchen serves fresh and healthy Vietnamese street food in the heart of Newstead
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Exterior of Chu The Phat Asian restaurant and bar
South Brisbane
Chu The Phat
Chu the Phat is Brisbane’s coolest Asian restaurant and bar – a stunning glass-enclosed 2-storey affair with an exotic menu
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Bento box at Ariake on Grey South Brisbane
South Brisbane
Ariake On Grey
Ariake on Grey in South Brisbane is a slick little Japanese Izakaya style eatery where the focus is on quality fresh seafood
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Ribs on a platter at Big Roddy's Rippin' Rib Shack
South Brisbane
Big Roddy's Rippin' Rib Shack
Big Roddy is serving up his secret recipe, prime-cut ribs in South Brisbane’s hottest dining precinct, Fish Lane
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Interior seating at Il Verde Bowen Hills
Bowen Hills
Il Verde
Il Verde is a little slice of Italy nestled along King Street dining precinct, dishing up authentic Italian fare
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Bird’s Nest Yakitori Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Bird's Nest Yakitori
Bird’s Nest Yakitori is a funky little slice of Japan in Fortitude Valley – a lively bar eatery that is a go-to for delectable yakitori and bar nibbles
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Seating inside River Quay Fish, South Bank
South Bank
River Quay Fish
River Quay Fish is a casual yet top-notch seafood restaurant and bar overlooking the river and CBD skyline in prime position
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