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Racecourse Road Ascot/Hamilton

Brisbane's Best Eat Streets

Updated: Mar 18, 2026

A wide leafy street on Brisbane's north shore, Racecourse Road is a great place to take a stroll and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in the restaurants, cafes and bars:

Vlume 133

A charming and chic tapas bar offering top notch service and food, occupying a white Queenslander cottage

The Italian Plate

The Italian Plate is a convivial restaurant on Racecourse Road in Hamilton, offering authentic Italian cuisine

Petrichor & Co

Petrichor & Co is a cool chic all-day breakfast café with a Colombian flavour on Racecourse Road, Hamilton

Sunny Doll Japanese Restaurant

This hidden gem of a Japanese restaurant in Hamilton offers diners an exquisite range of Japanese cuisine

Taro's Ramen

Taro’s Ramen is an authentic slice of Japan on Ascot’s Racecourse Rd, owned and run by chef Taro

Verandah On Racecourse

Verandah on Racecourse feels much like a corner of Saigon with its wide, timber deck, plenty of greenery and all the flavors of Vietnam.

5 Boroughs

5 Boroughs eatery and garden bar brings a taste of New York and good all day casual dining to an historic building

Vito's Cucina & Bar

Vito's Cucina & Bar is an al fresco breakfast, lunch and dinner venue filled with greenery and a cheerful vibe, serving modern Italian cuisine

Dicki's

Dicki's is a plant-based cafe on a corner of Ascot's leafy Racecourse Rd, a sibling for its first vegan cafe in New Farm

Aroma @ Ascot

Dine inside or enjoy the outdoor seating area, the ambiance is perfect for everything from casual meals to special celebrations

The Racecourse Rd institution is the local go-to for well-priced traditional Japanese eats, using the freshest of produce

The award-winning gelati parlour is a longtime resident of Racecourse Rd, with over 40 delectable flavours to choose from - the perfect end to a meal

Image credits:

Hosakawa - Courtesy of Hosokawa Facebook page

Milani House of Gelato - Courtesy of Milani House of Gelato Facebook page

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