Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Brisbane

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best handcrafted cocktails 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!

Adelita Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (127)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Wynnum

About the restaurant

Restaurant / Wine Bar - Modern Australian with a European influence

Top review

Tammy

Dined 1 day ago

Beautiful food, great service and perfect atmosphere!

The Arsonist

4.8

4.8 (1455)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Manly

About the restaurant

A restaurant experience the Bayside has never seen before. A luxe dining and specialty bar, where fire is the hero.

Top review

Jenna-Kate

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic food, phenomenal staff! Absolutely loved this dining experience!!!

La Carmela

4.7

4.7 (146)

$40 and under

Mexican

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

La Carmela provides an authentic Mexican culinary experience with an extravagant menu and cocktail list available across three bars – the main bar, beer garden and function room. The venue perfectly encapsulates Mexico’s cuisine and is one of few restaurants to serve traditional Birria Tacos with slow cooked marinated beef filling, queso fresco and consommé. Located in the heart of Caxton Street amongst Brisbane’s nightlife district, La Carmela hosts entertainment and special events. We welcome you to join us and let the Fiesta begin!

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Peter

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

Lovely ambience and good food. Friendly service, will be back

California Native

4.6

4.6 (615)

$41 to $100

Californian

Coorparoo

About the restaurant

Our established suburban restaurant showcases authentic Californian and Cali-Mex cuisine, prepared with fresh, quality produce and accompanied by a boutique cocktail bar and craft beers. Our individual and atmospheric setting with both indoor and outdoor seating provides the perfect location for a romantic evening, a fun special event or a casual catch up with friends.

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Amy

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

My husband and I absolutely love California Native. We both cook a lot, eat super healthy and we're active people, but we go to CN at least once a fortnight because it's that good. The staff are great humans, always friendly, and get to know you and your order. We're obsessed with the tacos. If you are looking for a great local or excellent Mexican (even a home away from home) than California Native is the place to go.

Mr Wabi

4.6

4.6 (416)

$41 to $100

Asian

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Tracey

Dined 3 days ago

Fabulous food and service, the cocktails are amazing

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Vegan & Vegetarian Banquet

Mr. Vain

4.6

4.6 (360)

$101 and over

Pan-Asian

Fortitude Valley

About the restaurant

We believe in making ordinary food extraordinary, with our seasonal menu inspired by New York's Chinatown. We aim to highlight fresh, quality ingredients, and presenting them in an approachable yet unique style
through techniques of gastronomy. Our goal is to deliver our guests a gastronomic experience in a warm and approachable atmosphere that features an aesthetic blending of New York's Chinatown restaurants and bars.

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Nancy

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

Great spot and awesome food! one of the best we've eaten at! A must try is the whipped kingfish sandwich with mandarin gel...amazing!!!

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Monte Lane - wine bar

4.6

4.6 (156)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Ipswich CBD

About the restaurant

Monte Lane is a laneway wine bar in the ‘Top of Town’ Ipswich 4305.

Discover something new with our curated selection of wines, spirits & cocktails,

Pair your drinks with a selection of carefully crafted small plates designed for sharing.

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Bec

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

Amazing food and wine, relaxed atmosphere, great service.

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Experience

Bottomless Brunch Saturdays

Vela Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (151)

$40 and under

Thai

West End

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Basak

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful food - amazing service Great for big groups - elegant atmostphore

The Terrace - Emporium Hotel South Bank Brisbane

4.5

4.5 (991)

$40 and under

Contemporary Asian

South Bank

About the restaurant

Take your days and nights to new heights at Emporium’s iconic Terrace, Brisbane’s premier open-air rooftop bar. With a bespoke retractable ceiling and operable glass roof, bask in subtropical luxe all year round as you soak in the unrivalled views across South Bank Parklands, Brisbane River to the city and beyond.

Raise your days and heighten your nights for any occasion at the Terrace.

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Michelle

Dined today

What a lovely day catching up with friends The food was spot on, so tasty, great service & friendly smiling stafv

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Experience

$30 Lunch Special

Indian Room Brisbane

4.1

4.1 (11)

$40 and under

Indian

Milton

About the restaurant

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 Brisbane CBD, 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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Khushi

Dined on Apr 29, 2025

The team was lovely and attended the table very well. Had a great time:)))

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Experience

Three Course Dinner ($85 for Two)

Experience

Vegan Three Course Dinner ($80 for Two)

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