Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Brisbane

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best value restaurants in Brisbane? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Elio's Osteria

4.9

4.9 (1628)

$40 and under

Italian

Carindale

About the restaurant

Candle lit tables, chianti by the glass, crooners and generous old fashioned house made pizza, calzone, gelati, huge pastas and antipasto. Perfect for a family dinner, an intimate night for two, or a work get together. A south side institution since 1984.

Top review

Tjitska

Dined 1 day ago

We had the Wednesday’s couples deal. The food was outstanding and great value for money. The owner came to check on us regularly and offered us a complimentary Limoncello after our meal. All in all we couldn’t wish for a better evening. From service to food, it was all top class and we will definitely be back.

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4.8

4.8 (75)

$40 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Ascot

About the restaurant

Currently Open Wednesday - Saturday: 12pm - 10pm

Step into Vlume, where sophistication meets a laid-back lounge vibe near Eagle Farm Racecourse. Our veranda, overlooking Racecourse Road provides al fresco dining. Enjoy our local favourites: Bug Rolls with slipper lobster, Tarte Flambée a Felmish style Pizza on yeast-free flatbread and Angus Brisket Burnt Ends. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere crafted for a relaxed homely feel and the welcoming faces of our local crew. Join us at Vlume, where every sip and bite guarantees a fresh and seasonal menu for you and your friends.

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Marlene

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Thank you Kelly and all the team for such attention to detail. The food and drinks were spot on.

Rocklea Hotel

4.8

4.8 (243)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Yeerongpilly

About the restaurant

Drink, dine, watch or game in one suburban Southside hub! We’ve given our traditional Aussie pub a modern twist to bring you a new and improved local entertainment space. Be our guest for a game of pool, a quiet cold one, or some quick and delicious pub grub.

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Sally

Dined 5 days ago

We love the Rocklea. It’s our favourite place for a meal. Lovely staff, delicious food and nothing is ever a bother for them. Just great all round ❤️

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Tuesday Parmy/Schnitty Special

The Ship Inn

4.5

4.5 (232)

$40 and under

Gastro Pub

South Bank

About the restaurant

What was once a rowdy sailor’s drinking den has been transformed into a civilised gastro pub complete with a separate and impressive function and convention facility that can cater for up to 200 guests. This iconic South Bank hotel was constructed in 1864 and has developed a reputation as a lamb lover’s paradise. Our classic pub style menu boasts mouth watering dishes for all dining tastes. With three distinct dining areas plus function rooms, The Ship Inn is the perfect location for casual dining, lazy alfresco lunches, functions and events. We don’t have poker machines, we don’t have TV’s and we don’t have TAB. We are a true gastro pub with a traditional atmosphere in a prime South Bank location. Visit us to experience the charm of our unique hotel venue.

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Eldene

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Friendly staff, great venue and location, delicious food. Will definitely be back.

South City Wine Bar & Bistro

4.8

4.8 (129)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Woolloongabba

About the restaurant

South City Wine is a European Neighborhood wine bar in Woolloongabba featuring an extensive wine list with a classic European menu featuring local ingredients.

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Zachary

Dined 6 days ago

Food and Wine was amazing, the staff gave genuine and very nice service, the ambience is perfect for a date night, couldn’t recommend this place more !

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4.5

4.5 (129)

$40 and under

Ramen

Everton Park

About the restaurant

Step into a world of savoury delights at our Ramen restaurant & bar! Feast on authentic Ramen dishes that pack a punch of flavour and satisfy every craving. Our skilled chefs guarantee every bowl is packed with flavour and authenticity. But it's not just about the food! Our futuristic atmosphere with anime and cyberpunk-inspired vibes creates the perfect backdrop for a night out with friends or a special date with your honey. So why wait? Immerse yourself in our world of Ramen and fun, and let your taste buds take a journey they won't forget!

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Link

Dined on Aug 29, 2024

A beautiful place. Food was delicious and the service was amazing. If you feel like having Ramen because you miss having Ramen in Japan, Neon Ramen is where you need to be 😋

Essa Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (686)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Fortitude Valley

About the restaurant

ESSA provides a destination to escape the expected.

Just like the raw interiors in which we reside, our work is simple but considered.

The ethos in the kitchen embraces collaboration with local farmers, hunters and providores, promoting an environmentally conscious approach to the menu. Harvest driven dishes provide the creative parameters for our ever evolving dining experience.

ESSA is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm till late and Friday, Saturday and Sunday lunch from 12pm.

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Troyden

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic food and service. Thank you Rob, we were very impressed.

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Experience

Five Chefs, Five Plates

Experience

Sunday School at Essa

Experience

$68 Friday Lunches at ESSA

WAGAYA Japanese Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (21)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Fortitude Valley

About the restaurant

WAGAYA Japanese Restaurant Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
The name Wagaya “わがや”, resonates with warmth and familiarity, and invites everyone into its embrace. 'Our Home', as it translates from Japanese, is not just a name, but a promise - a promise of a unique dining experience filled with a sense of belonging and shared joy.

Amidst the city's hustle, find solace in our atmosphere of shared laughter, clinking glasses, and testament to the heart of Japanese cooking, a narrative of the country's culinary journey. Our offerings, ranging from fresh sashimi to delicate ramen, are lovingly crafted, drawing you into the comforting ambience of a Japanese family kitchen. At Wagaya, we offer not just food, but a nostalgic, heartwarming experience that brings Japan closer to you.

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Gabriella

Dined 4 days ago

The service was insanely fast, the staff were lovely, the place was beautiful and the food was crazy delicious. 15/10 We will definitely be coming back!!

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Experience

Standard Booth

Experience

Function Area for Large group

Experience

Private Room

Covent Garden - Gin Bar & Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (199)

$40 and under

Australian

West End

About the restaurant

Some time ago, we decided it was time Brisbane’s West End had our very own tropical Covent Garden oasis…not long after, this little beauty was born! A contemporary gin house (with 500+ gins to indulge in), as well as one of Australia’s very few fully coeliac friendly / gluten free restaurants, right in the beating heart of West End!

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Jackie

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

The second time we have been to Covent Garden and we picked as our daughter is coeliac, Food, service is fantastic, the staff are truly wonderful, well done and the food well that goes without saying , excellent so so good, we will be back and we live an hour away, definitely worth the drive.

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Experience

Bottomless Brunch

Experience

High Tea (must be booked at least 24 hours prior)

La Carmela

4.6

4.6 (125)

$40 and under

Mexican

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant