Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Brisbane

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion 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!

South City Wine Bar & Bistro

4.9

4.9 (148)

$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.

Top review

Kenny

Dined on May 16, 2025

Great atmosphere, great food. One of my favourite places to recommend. Definitely check this amazing place out!

Adelita Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (149)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Wynnum

About the restaurant

Restaurant / Wine Bar - Modern Australian with a European influence

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Kylie

Dined 6 days ago

We dined last night for the first time and found the staff, food and location excellent. We tried the cocktails, wine, starters, mains and desserts which we all thoroughly enjoyed. We will definitely be back.

Montrachet

4.8

4.8 (276)

$101 and over

French

Bowen Hills

About the restaurant

Montrachet at Bowen Hills, is located on King Street. Large windows enclose a lavishly furnished space, creating
intimacy for a world of luxury inside; white tablecloths, silver cutlery, rich timbers and a well-stocked bar and cellar are all redolent of a charming Parisian brasserie and perceptive waitstaff are attentive in fulfilling culinary desires.
Stepping into Montrachet is like stepping into a Parisian bistro. From the burgundy leather banquet that runs the length of the room, to the marble comptoir (bar), Montrachet oozes elegance and charm. Traditional overtones and design are accompanied by Laguiole cutlery, monogrammed crockery and the finest glassware. French antiques, metal pastis signs and gilt framed mirrors create an ambience perfectly complimentary to the French cuisine of executive chef and owner Clement Chauvin is famous for.

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wayne

Dined 3 days ago

Food quality, service, ambience all very good. Food portion size a bit on the small side. Overall a very good dining experience.

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Le menu degustation

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Saturday's French Favourites

The Arsonist

4.8

4.8 (1476)

$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.

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Sheryl

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing food and service as always. The Arsonist is well worth a visit.

Deer Duck Bistro - Brisbane

4.8

4.8 (565)

$101 and over

Modern European

Auchenflower

About the restaurant

Combining various textures and flavours in pure, refined, exhilarating culinary delights, Deer Duck Bistro invites you to a journey of innovative and deeply satisfying culinary adventure. Hidden away in a little suburb known as Auchenflower, Deer Duck Bistro brings a unique fine dining and degustation experience, serving up degustation menus in a quirky and artistic environment, thoughtfully decorated with French Renaissance furniture, old silver cutlery, crystal whiskey decanters and antique paintings.

For those with pure food indulgence in mind, come next door and sate your desires with our classic, Modern Australian and European cuisine. You are welcome to a Brisbane’s unique fine dining experience with a tailor-made degustation menu which is a spectacular five to nine-course meal, paired with the finest selection of wines. A delectable a la carte menu is also available for your eating pleasure! We love food, lots of different food, just like you.

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Dominique

Dined 3 days ago

Great culinary experience, would highly recommend to anyone wanting a great night with fantastic food and service.

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Long Course Degustation

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Short Course Degustation

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5 Course Degustation

Nonbei Sake Bar & BBQ

4.8

4.8 (128)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Fortitude Valley

About the restaurant

Japanese BBQ & Izakaya style restaurant, all-you-can-eat BBQ Buffet is available!!

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Julie

Dined 3 days ago

Great experience. Food delicious, friendly staff and good service.

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4.8

4.8 (41)

$41 to $100

Italian

Fortitude Valley

About the restaurant

Italia Lane is a contemporary Italian restaurant in the heart of Fortitude Valley where the spirit of ‘la dolce vita’ comes to life. We celebrate the simple joys of life through an inviting atmosphere that blends modern European dining with the warmth of a traditional Italian gathering. Our Executive Head Chef Rino, a culinary expert from Rome, crafts traditional and contemporary dishes, creating a menu that delights both the palate and the soul. Whether it's a leisurely lunch in our lush open air laneway, a romantic evening under fairy lights, or a night out with friends, Italia Lane offers an authentic dining experience that embodies the beauty of good food, fine wine, and cherished moments.

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Elly

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

We went to Italia Lane for our wedding anniversary. We could not fault this restaurant. The service was amazing, food delicious and all in all we came away feeling incredibly well looked after. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Detour

4.7

4.7 (961)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Woolloongabba

About the restaurant

We serve contemporary share plates with a focus on sustainability and dietary requirements. Our menu is split between omnivore and herbivore dishes that are predominantly gluten free and with numerous plant-based options. We have a full service bar. We have a focus on small Australian natural wine producers that use bio-dynamic and organic practices.

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Adrian

Dined on Apr 10, 2025

The quality of the food was outstanding. So tasty and beautifully presented.

CRU Bar & Cellar

4.6

4.6 (647)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Fortitude Valley

About the restaurant

Home to a celebrated wine bar, retail cellar, and private dining room, CRU pairs laid-back luxury with the stylish spirit of Brisbane’s James Street precinct.

Our signature green onyx bar surrounds the shimmering heart of CRU, a glorious antique Baccarat chandelier
Soak up the street scene or take a seat at the bar and lose yourself in our award-winning wine list.

CRU is the perfect spot for a glass of something special, a leisurely lunch with friends, or a decadent dinner for two.

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Scott

Dined 3 days ago

Cru Bar is a gem in the heart of James Street. It's got a great vibe and a wine list to satisfy a King, along with service staff who can assist with options and are trained professionals, making everyone feel comfortable. Fun Spot. Great Night Out.

Belle Epoque - Emporium Hotel South Bank

4.4

4.4 (508)

$40 and under

French

South Bank

About the restaurant

A doyenne of the Brisbane patisserie scene, Belle Époque pays homage to the beauty of French traditions with its food philosophy, authentic design and exceptional quality. Sweet and savoury and absolutely sublime, every element of the menu - from breakfast to lunch to the famed High Teas in between - is skillfully and freshly crafted every day by our dedicated in-house team.

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Emma

Dined 7 days ago

Lovely experience. Beautiful food and atmosphere. Highly recommend their High Tea!

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Steak Frites - Set Menu

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