Brisbane

Experience what to do in Brisbane with this range of great activities and attractions! Make the most of the great weather in Brisbane city and escape your hotel or your Gold Coast accommodation to experience all the great offerings Brisbane, Australia provides. Located in sunny Queensland, the Brisbane CBD hosts a fantastic shopping destination and great restaurants, or make your way to the Brisbane markets for farmers produce and handicrafts. A day tour to Tangalooma is also a must in Brisbane.

Across the Brisbane River you will find South Bank buzzing with more markets, restaurants, a man-made beach, festivals and events. If you have the time, get a car rental from Brisbane or book a bus transfer and make your way down south to the Gold Coast theme parks. There are just so many answers to what to do in Brisbane so before you head back to the airport, have a look through our Brisbane guide of things to do and start planning today. In addition, for more information on what to do in Queensland as a whole, check out our state page!

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Restaurants Bars and Dining in Brisbane

Dining & Drinking in Brisbane

Brisbane Dining
Browse through the following list to discover some of Brisbane's very best restaurants, bars and nightclubs!

Restaurants

  • Cha Cha Char
    Considered to have some of the best steaks in Australia, this Award winning steakhouse is the place to go for meat lovers.
    Address: Shop 5, Plaza Level Eagle Street Pier Brisbane
    Phone: 07 3211 9944

  • E’cco Bistro
    This restaurant is founded and run by the internationally acclaimed Chef Phillip Johnson and serves some of the most delicious food in Brisbane.
    Address: 100 Boundary Street (Cnr Adelaide Street)
    Phone: 07 3831 8344

  • Hanaichi
    If you are in the mood for Japanese food this is the restaurant to go to.
    Address: 259 Queen Street, Brisbane
    Phone: 07 3221 8388

  • Il Centro
    An authentic Italian restaurant that is slightly on the pricey side. The restaurant is famous for its signature sand crab lasagna and is one of the most popular restaurants in Brisbane.
    Address: 1 Eagle Street Pier ferry wharf
    Phone: 07 3221 6090

  • Little Tokyo
    The oldest Japanese restaurant in Brisbane. Serves mouthwatering authentic Japanese food but is on the pricey side.
    Address: 85 Bowen St, Spring Hill
    Phone: 07 3831 7751

  • Moda
    This award-winning restaurant if famous for its vast selection of wines and its excellent Modern Australian cuisine.
    Address: 12 Edward St, Brisbane
    Phone: 07 3221 7655

  • Restaurant Two
    Located opposite the Botanic Gardens this is a highly popular restaurant that has a varied menu.
    Address: 2 Edward St, Brisbane
    Phone: 07 3210 0600

  • SSS Barbeque Barns
    Hearty meals consisting of delicious steaks, ribs and shanks. Friendly warm service and great ambience as well.
    Address: 570 Queen St, Brisbane
    Phone: 07 3839 1162

  • Enjoy Inn
    One of the oldest Chinese restaurants located in Chinatown. Popular for its authentic Chinese food.
    Address: 167 Wickham St, Brisbane
    Phone: 07 3252 3838

  • Harvey’s
    A popular restaurant and Deli with an interesting fresh menu that uses local produce mainly.
    Address: 4/31 James Street, Fortitude Valley
    Phone: 07 3852 3700

  • Ahmet’s Turkish Restaurant
    Award winning restaurant, popular for its scrumptious menu and Belly dancers that perform during the weekend.
    Address: Shop 10, 164 Little Stanley St/Grey St, South Bank
    Phone: 07 3846 6699

  • Brisbane German Club
    If you are in the mood for authentic German food and refreshing German beer then this is the place to go to.
    Address: 416 Vulture Street East, East Brisbane
    Phone: 07 3391 2434

  • La Kasbah
    A long-standing restaurant that serves an interesting fusion of French and North African food. 669 Stanley St, Woolloongabba
    Phone: 07 3391 7439

Bars and Nightlife

  • Anise
    Address: 697 Brunswick Street New Farm
    Phone: 07 3358 1558

  • Belgian Beer Café
    Address: 169 Mary St Brisbane
    Phone: 07 3221 0199

  • Criterion Tavern
    Address: 239 George Street, Brisbane
    Phone: 07 3221 7411

  • Down Under Bar
    Address: 308 Edward Street Brisbane
    Phone: 07 3002 5740

  • Exchange Hotel
    Address: 131 Edward Street, Brisbane
    Phone: 07 3229 3522

  • Friday’s
    Address: 23 Eagle St, Brisbane
    Phone: 07 3832 2122

  • O’Malley’s Irish Pub
    Address: Wintergardens Centre Shop B1, 171-209 Queen street, Brisbane
    Phone: 07 3211 9881

  • The Port Office Hotel
    Address: 40 Edward Street Brisbane
    Phone: 07 3221 0072

Brisbane Restaurants