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Botany

A dining oasis in Gasworks Plaza where you'll find seriously good classic food with a creative twist

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A dining oasis in Gasworks Plaza where you'll find seriously good classic food with a creative twist

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Quality modern Australian restaurants in Brisbane. Independent reviews by Must do Brisbane.

Ashgrove

Sauce Bistro

Sauce Bistro is one of Brisbane's suburban gems - a slick little neighbourhood restaurant in Ashgrove

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Wynnum

Adelita Wine Bar

Adelita is a chic wine and tapas bar on Brisbane's bayside, boasting fabulous food, wine, sea breezes & water views

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Newstead

Stratton Bar & Kitchen

Two historic World War II hangars have been transformed into a spectacular New York-inspired supper club

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Spring Hill

Knowhere

Spring Hill's stunning unique restaurant and bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner & drinks, offering fab foodie fare

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Wooloowin

Kent Road Bistro

Kent Road Bistro offers an affordable fine dining experience with Mod Oz cuisine influenced by French and Italian fare

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Parliament House

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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Clayfield

Wooden Horse Restaurant & Bar

More than just a beautiful space, Wooden Horse is a serious foodie destination, thanks to new owner Chef Nick Alba and

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The Gap

The Gap Tavern

Perched on a hill at the base of a disused 19th century granite quarry is this family friendly destination

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Newstead

Rogue Bistro

Rogue Bistro is a spiffy little beacon of fine wining and dining in a dim lit Newstead warehouse

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Brisbane

Malt Dining & Bar

Occupying one of Brisbane’s oldest buildings from which the city’s first produce markets operated in 1865-68

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Fortitude Valley

Harvey's Bar & Bistro

This upmarket bistro in a cool summerhouse style setting has become something of a James Street institution

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New Farm

The Continental Cafe

This charming corner brasserie has been a constant crowd pleaser since opening over two decades ago

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Camp Hill

Ashton And Old

As an eatery Ashton and Old wears several hats – a great value local bistro dishing up foodie's fare that is either premise made or sourced locally

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The Book of Mormon

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Sea High Tea

Landing at The Westin Brisbane's signature restaurant Batica Dining Sea High Tea trades the usual finger sandwiches for Australia's finest ocean produce

Sea High Tea

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