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Brisbane's Best Lunch Restaurants

Updated: Jun 01, 2026

From French-inspired courtyards and waterfront dining to Brisbane's city and suburban gems, here's 10 top restaurants where you can enjoy a leisurely lunch with family and/or friends:

La Belle Vie Bistro

A traditional slice of France found atop an inner westside hill with sweeping views and a menu of mouthwatering French classics

Mr Badgers

Dine within an old-world Brisbane Tram at Mr Badgers, a European inspired deli cafe & bar in Woolloongabba

Fatcow on James St

The top-tier steak and seafood restaurant brings a world of sophistication, timeless glamour and exemplary service

La Costa

A glamorous Italian Riviera-inspired restaurant and bar behind the heritage facade of the Valley's first picture theatre

Manly Boathouse

This stunning white seafront restaurant and bar features a chic beach resort-inspired interior with views of Manly harbour and the bay

Supernormal

A vision of exquisite grandeur on Brisbane City's riverfront, boasting stunning views and a delicious Asian-influenced menu

Babblers

Babblers is a casual all-day diner located sky-high, 100m above ground, on The Star Brisbane's level 23 Sky Deck

Fosh

A stunning Queenslander-style bar and seafood restaurant located in prime position on the riverfront at Hamilton

Stilts Dining

Stilts is Bribane's stunning overwater restaurant, perched 10m above the river at the city end of The Kangaroo Point Bridge

Strangers' Restaurant

Visitors can enjoy an exquisite two or three-course lunch in the historic Strangers' dining room at Parliament House

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