Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Brisbane

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!

Tannins Brew

4.9

4.9 (54)

$41 to $100

Brewery

Brendale

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tannins Brew, a vibrant brewstaurant nestled in North Brisbane, Brendale. Step into our spacious industrial haven and experience a casual and relaxed atmosphere. We're passionate about crafting experimental and playful brews, with unique flavours like smoked pineapple pale ales and kiwifruit and coriander sours. Pair your brew with delicious comfort food from our grill menu, featuring burgers, loaded fries and charcoal-grilled steaks. Experience the perfect blend of craft beer and great food at Tannins Brew!

Top review

Grant

Dined on Oct 6, 2024

Great place for coeliacs. to eat. Tasty food at reasonable prices.

Adelita Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (74)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Wynnum

About the restaurant

Restaurant / Wine Bar - Modern Australian with a European influence

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Michael

Dined 5 days ago

A wonderful location for a dad and daughter dinner. Loved it as always.

Mr Wabi

4.6

4.6 (349)

$41 to $100

Asian

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

Looking for the best Asian food in Brisbane?

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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Kellie

Dined 1 day ago

Friendly staff and good atmosphere. I ordered the pineapple chicken which was good. It was presented well in a hollowed out pineapple. In hindsight though I should have ordered a side with it as all chicken.

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4.6

4.6 (128)

$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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Asha

Dined 2 days ago

Service was awesome, very friendly staff. Pretty great food, and cool music Only down side is the $50 jugs

California Native

4.5

4.5 (597)

$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.

Top review

Dined 3 days ago

Beautiful food. Beautiful setting Beautiful service. Will be back.

Covent Garden - Gin Bar & Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (204)

$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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Jalcena

Dined 3 days ago

Always amazing. 100% gluten free and able to be dairy free too easily. The team there are always fantastic.

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Experience

Bottomless Brunch

Experience

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

Casa Chow

4.4

4.4 (243)

$40 and under

Contemporary Asian

Woolloongabba

About the restaurant

Casa Chow is a high-energy, up-tempo bar & restaurant introducing Brisbane to the vibrant fusion of Chino-Latino cuisine.

This culinary style emerged from the mingling of Chinese & Latin American cultures, blending classic Cantonese flavours with bold Latin ingredients for an unforgettable dining experience.

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Samantha

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

Amazing food! Prawn & Crab toast, Octopus skewers, and Oysters were outstanding. Definitely worth a visit

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Experience

Dinner and Movie Package

Experience

Mi Casa Saturdays

Lilong West End

4.3

4.3 (151)

$40 and under

Asian

West End

About the restaurant

Lilong brings you an authentic Shanghai community and street dining experience. It is all about lively, memorable round-the-table moments with friends and family. Lilong is the name for the centuries-old street communities in Shanghai that are connected by laneways. A cross between English terrace-houses and the traditional Chinese courtyard, these residential back street neighbourhoods are tucked away behind the commercial centre of the city’s boulevards. At Lilong we re-imagine the pulsating melting pot of street food and the heart, soul and rhythm of the streets of Shanghai. The atmosphere embodies a cheerful meeting and eating place that has been such an integral part of Shanghai living. Lilong’s signature range of noodles, dumplings and other dishes reflects those genuine flavours and traditional cooking techniques.

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Wayne

Dined 2 days ago

My experience at LiLiong was just fantastic, the fast friendly service was only out done by their amazing dishes we ordered which were all very well presented and so so tasty. Their drinks selection was also worth trying.

Justin Lane Brisbane

4.3

4.3 (21)

$41 to $100

Italian

Fortitude Valley

About the restaurant

Eat, drink & be messy. That’s our motto here at JL. We pride ourselves on the quality of our products. From our famous sourdough pizza and handmade pasta, to our signature cocktails, boutique wines and 8 beers on tap.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and service for a large corporate lunch of about 30 people. Attentive and friendly service which was really appreciated.

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Experience

$59 FEED ME MENU

Vapiano - Albert Lane

4.2

4.2 (161)

$40 and under

Italian

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

There are few cuisines more comforting than Italian food and with everything going on in the world right now, we sure need as much comfort as we can get!

As always, at Vapiano, we’re continuing to bring traditional Italian recipes to life with a dash of Aussie spice and the best Australian produce (sourced from within 150 kilometres of each restaurant where possible).

With favourites like our Carbonara or Bolognese pasta, and Margherita or Barbeque Pollo pizza, you won't be disappointed! Dine with us today and experience a slice of Italy in Brisbane.

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Shea

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Excellent food and excellent service. A great place to take the family for a Birthday celebration .

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