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1. Bird's Nest - West End
4.7
Exceptional(12)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • West End
Booked 8 times today
Bird's Nest Yakitori Bar brings authentic Japanese cuisine to the heart of West End. Enter a lively izakaya atmosphere with hand-carved wooden screens, bar-style seating, and a beautiful fresco of the Brisbane River. Our menu highlights the ancient yakitori cooking method, featuring skewers of meat and vegetables grilled over white charcoal for exceptional tenderness. Enjoy a variety of options, including chicken, pork belly, garlic prawns, and king oyster mushrooms, along with izakaya favorites like bao buns, takoyaki, and gyoza. For a complete experience, try our Omakase course, which includes a selection of chef's choice skewers, salad, rice, and dessert. If you prefer something lighter, our lunch specials offer great value. Complement your meal with our extensive drinks list, featuring Japanese beers, sake, shochu, and unique cocktails. Whether you want a refreshing beer or a creative drink, Bird's Nest has you covered.
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2. Lyrebird
4.5
Awesome(2226)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • South Brisbane
Booked 29 times today
With a contemporary, modern Australian menu highlighting the finest locally sourced ingredients and complemented by impeccable service, the Lyrebird is the perfect place to start your evening at QPAC. Delve into a special menu highlight showcasing the rich flavours of Italy with a selection of signature pasta dishes, curated by our Michelin-trained head chef, Salvatore Rizzato, from Rome, Italy. This unique collaboration skillfully blends tastes from his homeland with a Queensland inspired twist, expertly prepared by our passionate chefs at Lyrebird under his guidance. For matinee goers, you can enjoy a delicious touch of elegance with a handcrafted Lyrebird High Tea, before your show. $25 per person or $30 per person including a glass of bubbles. Available only for select matinee shows. The quintessential QPAC experience begins at the Lyrebird.
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3. Punjabi Palace
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Price: Moderate
• Indian • South Brisbane
Booked 2 times today
At Punjabi Palace, we take immense pride in sharing the rich culinary traditions of North India with every guest who walks through our doors. Since 1998, our family-owned restaurant has been serving vibrant, flavour-packed dishes made with fresh, locally sourced produce and spices that speak of home.Our menu is a celebration of time-honoured recipes—think creamy Butter Chicken, slow-cooked Goat Curry, sizzling Tandoori platters, fragrant biryanis, and a full spread of vegetarian favourites. Everything is made with care, from scratch, and served with genuine hospitality.
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4. Olio Cafe And Bar
5.0
Exceptional(2)
Price: Moderate
• Modern Australian • South Bank
Booked 1 time today
We’re located in the Grey Street foyer of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre at South Bank. Our internationally recognised and awarded Chefs can’t wait to welcome you to Olio for a contemporary dining experience.
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5. Indian Room - West End
2.8
(8)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • West End
Booked 4 times today
The Indian Room is one of Brisbane's premier Indian restaurants, inspired by the vibrant flavours and bustling streets of modern India. Located in the heart of West End, this dining destination offers a contemporary twist on traditional Indian cuisine, blending authentic ingredients with creative, modern techniques.Our mission is simple yet impactful: to transform the food experience of the local community by providing dishes that are not only full of rich flavour but also nourish the body and soul. We are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our guests through food that is as nutritious as it is delicious.
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6. Vela Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(177)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • West End
Booked 30 times today
Discover Vela, Brisbane's newest modern Thai sensation nestled in the heart of West Village. Brought to you by successful serial restaurateurs, Vela promises a vibrant, upmarket and refreshing dining experience, blending traditional flavours with an inventive flair; redefining Thai cuisine in Brisbane.With its spacious 200+ seat venue adorned with funky and modern decor, guests will indulge in flavourful dishes and showstopping cocktails from sun up to sun down. Whether it's an intimate dinner or a grand celebration, Vela welcomes you with open arms. Select from our customisable à la carte menu, banquet menu, or allow our hospitable team to craft unforgettable experiences in our function spaces for your perfect party or group booking.Join us at Vela, where every meal is a celebration of heritage, flavour, and the joy of shared experiences. Make your reservation today and discover why Vela is Brisbane's newest culinary hotspot.
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7. Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf
4.3
Awesome(1710)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Brisbane CBD
Booked 31 times today
Black Hide Steak and Seafood by Gambaro at Queens Wharf will enchant and entertain guests by offering world-class Queensland steak as the hero cuisine, and a selection of mouth-watering seafood dishes.Experience and savour exceptional personalised guest service and a divinely rich atmosphere that can only be delivered by blending intricate and cutting-edge design with worldly charm and sophistication.Overlooking the Brisbane River and within an easy stroll of the city’s arts and cultural South Bank precinct, this stunning restaurant will be perfectly positioned on level 4, on the terrace of the new extraordinary Queens WharfSurcharges applies for weekends and Public Holidays, a service fees will apply to all credit card transaction
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8. Tai Tai
4.7
Exceptional(1114)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • South Brisbane
Booked 11 times today
The origins of South Bank’s newest Asian dining experience are steeped rich in history, honouring traditions in Chinese and South East Asian cuisines. Our restaurant is proudly named after the owner’s ancestral great, great grandmother who was, as the title refers to, Tai Tai.Our location in the heart of South Bank makes Tai Tai one of Brisbane’s most popular restaurants to dine at before a film, show at QPAC or conference at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. We welcome and encourage walk-ins, however limited number of tables are available to book in advance.
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9. The Terrace - Emporium Hotel South Bank Brisbane
4.5
Awesome(1012)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Asian • South Bank
Booked 27 times today
Rise above the ordinary at The Terrace – a rooftop oasis perched atop Emporium Hotel South Bank.Framed by panoramic views across South Bank Parklands and the Brisbane River, The Terrace invites you to escape the everyday and indulge your way. Whether basking in golden hour glow or sipping cocktails under the stars, this open-air retreat – complete with a retractable ceiling and operable glass roof – offers year-round comfort in subtropical style.Savour gourmet bites, expertly crafted cocktails and worldly wines in a space that celebrates individuality, tranquillity and thoughtful design. From sunrise through to late-night revelry, The Terrace sets the scene for unforgettable moments.
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10. Mr Wabi
4.5
Awesome(431)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Brisbane CBD
Booked 8 times today
Looking for the best Asian food in Brisbane, Come see Mr Wabi, Why? Well we have been voted on the Open Table network Diners Choices consecutively since September 2024.Mr. Wabi is a blend of sophisticated Asian fusion street food with eclectic cocktails, tap beer and boutique wine to cater for the urban professionals in the heart of Fortitude Valley.Wabi means to accept the aesthetics and the beauty of imperfection. This connects a deep meaning between street food that’s imperfect in nature and accepting the beauty within as the dishes are upgraded to appeal to a more sophisticated palate.Mr. Wabi is fun and approachable, with a focus on quality produce and service to encourage people to come together for good times.Located in the bustling inner-city nightlife strip of Burnett Lane in Brisbane City, our menu showcases a wide selection of Asian fusion dishes coupled with a fantastic unique selection of cocktails. We aim to be one of the best places to eat in Brisbane.

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