Stilts Dining

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

Located above the bridge deck on the approach to the city landing, Stilts Dining boasts panoramic views of the CBD, Brisbane River, Story Bridge and Kangaroo Point.

The restaurant and bar, by the Tassis Group, pays homage to its overwater location with its name, Stilts Dining, inspired by Queenslanders, traditionally built high upon stilts.

Diners can expect a world-class dining and drinking experience perched high above the water, with a menu that features locally sourced steak and seafood and a mix of casual and formal seating including a private dining room.

On the menu are live oysters fresh from the tank (served natural or bourbon butter baked), caviar 3 ways, beef tartare in crispy canneloni shell wit horseradish cream or woodfired burnt cucumber pickle with labneh and dill oil.

Entrees include pan seared Canadian scallops, roasted marrow (beef crudo) with fresh horseradish; confit beetroot with macadamia cheese & crackers; and twice cooked pork belly with celeriac puree, apple compote and pan jus.

As well as mains such as Moreton Bay bug & linguine pasta with bug bisque; herb-crusted Queensland lamb backstrap wih carrot purée, charred baby onions & lamb jus; and Fish of the Day with artichoke purée, artichoke crisps, fish broth & Australian native flowers, there's a premium selection of live seafood and steak from the grill.

Live seafood choices include grilled Australian lobster (half or whole) or Australian live bugs, either smoked over charcoal with saltbush & béarnaise; or with Miso-yuzu glaze, pickled daikon & sesame crumble.

From the grill there's premium Australian Angus (includng Tenderloin, Rump Cap, Rib Fillet or Sirloin on the bone); pure Australian Wagyu (Tenderloin, Sirloin, Rump Cap or Flat Iron) and large cuts such as Angus Tomahawk and Bistecca Alla Fiorentina. And for the ultimate indulgence, try the Stilts Wagyu Tasting Experience.

On the Stilts dessert menu are pistachio gelato (brioche, burned poached pear & sherbet); dark chocolate mousse (Rumtopf, brown butter solids & tonka bean snow); Yuzu Curd (milk crumb & charcoal cream) and an artisan cheese board served with crackers and accompaniments. 

One of few bridges in the world with an onsite restaurant and bar, the Kangaroo Point Bridge also features a riverside casual diner and cafe bar, Mulga Bill's, with public viewing platforms on either side to take in the stunning 360 degree vistas of the cityscape. 

Good to know - The venue offers breathtaking views and versatile spaces, including a private dining room or exclusive hire. 

Need to know - The entrance to the bridge (and restaurant) is at the corner of Alice St and Edward St next to the City Botanic Gardens.

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