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Best Restaurants to open in Brisbane

2026

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Updated: Aug 20, 2026

From casual eats to fine dining, we've rounded up the best new restaurants to open in Brisbane in 2026. Whilst there were sonme restaurant closures, this was balanced by a raft of fantastic restaurant openings, in Brisbane CBD, inner city and throughout the suburbs. Here are all the new restaurants to check out if you haven't already:

Batica Dining Room

The Westin Brisbane has unveiled Batica, a sophisticated new restaurant celebrating Australian produce, honest cooking and the simple joy of slowing down

Terrace bar outside Aunty

Aunty is a stunning moodily lit Pan Asian restaurant and bar tucked away in an ex-warehouse space on Fortitude Valley

+81 Sushi Kappo

Dining room kitchen at +81 Sushi Kappo West End

+81 Sushi Kappo in West End is an intimate 12-seat omakase restaurant that has set a new benchmark in Brisbane dining

Exterior of RUNG Brisbane

Rừng is a funky multi-level Vietnamese restaurant housed in a gritty abandoned warehouse in a Fortitude Valley side street.

Facade of Venner West End

Venner is a charming Scandi-inspired restaurant located in an old West End cottage

Restaurant interior

San Telmo boasts Argentine steaks, incredible cocktails and one unforgettable dining experience.

Tables on street at Don Gino West End

Don Gino is a charming slice of Sicily in West End - a welcoming trattoria and wine bar serving traditional Italian comfort food

Kizuna Izakaya & Sake Bar

Exterior of Kizuna Albion

In the heart of Albion, Kizuna Izakaya & Sake bar is a delightful gem boasting Japanese favourites

Exterior of restaurant

A creative Vietnamese fusion in South Brisbane serving fresh seafood and one of Brisbane's best date night experiences.

Sancho Taqueria & Tequileria

Exterior of Sancho Taqueria & Tequileria Stafford

Tucked away in Stafford, Sancho Taqueria & Tequileria is more than a place to enjoy tacos and tequila - it's a heartfelt tribute to New Mexico

Facade of La Bodega Fortitude Valley

La Bodega is a charming Mexican taqueria nestled within an historic 1930's ex-service station and battery shop in Fortitude Valley

Exterior

Solina is a Modern Australian restaurant in Paddington, serving great food and cocktails in a cosy atmosphere.

facade of The Greenhouse Newstead

The Greenhouse is a lush social dining house surrounded by beautiful water gardens and greenery, sprawled alongside the river at Newstead

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co

Facade of Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Sandgate

Originally dreamed up in California back in 1996, the world-renowned Bubba Gump Shrimp Co has landed in Sandgate

Facade of Bema Kitchen

Bema Kitchen is a cosy neighbourhood bistro occupying an historic corner store, tucked away off the beaten track in Paddington

Chairs looking over water Pier 88

Pier 88 is a pavilion-style restaurant and bar perched right over the water on the William Gunn Jetty in Manly

Signage of Ember & Ash

Ember & Ash is a multi-level wood-fired bistro, bar and boutique cafe housed within a landmark pair of charming restored 19th century Queenslander cottages

Pampero Argentinian Grill & Steakhouse

People seated inside Pampero

Pampero Argentinian Grill and Steakhouse brings the rugged spirit of Argentina's Pampas region to Woolloongabba

Nowhere Espresso, Pizzeria & Wine Bar

Exterior of Nowhere Espresso & Bar by night

Nowhere Espresso & Bar is a charming cafe by day, wine bar and pizzeria by night, located in a quaint historic row of shops

Rooftop

Sirocco is a rooftop restaurant and bar that brings Mediterranean energy to Brisbane with breezy cocktails and skyline views.

Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers Pronto

Dishes of gnocchi on table

Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers have expanded onto Brisbane's southside with Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers Pronto - a takeaway gnoccheria in Holland Park West

SayHi Thai Noodle Bar

Laneway side of SayHi Thai Noodle Bar

SayHi Thai Noodle Bar is a funky and colourful little Thai street food eatery tucked away down a city laneway

Exterior

Johnny Gio’s brings big flavours to the heart of Rosalie with handcrafted pizzas, comforting classics and a welcoming neighbourhood vibe.

Exterior

Authentic Colombian flavours and warm hospitality come together at Casa Sabores

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