brisbane's dining scene:
New openings
Are you ready for a culinary exploration in Brisbane? Well, you’re in luck, Brisbane is home to a plethora of new and awe-inspiring restaurants, bars and cafes that will have you craving more. Be spoilt for choice with farm-fresh produce to vibrant cuisine-specific eateries, or dine at a renowned restaurant or rooftop bar overlooking stunning surrounds.
Restaurants
Suum, Brisbane City
Translated from Korean, ‘Suum’ means ‘to breathe’ which is a concept this new inner City restaurant encompasses in its food. Focussing on traditional Korean cuisine with a touch of innovation, you can expect the unexpected.
Taboo, Fortitude Valley
Brisbane loves a rooftop bar and good food, and Taboo in Fortitude Valley is ready to serve both. This lush rooftop restaurant with a modern fit-out and green finishes is serving up delicious Thai inspired dishes and drinks.
Birria Boy, Woolloongabba
Birria tacos, frozen margaritas and good times only, Birria Boy is the perfect spot to enjoy true Mexican street food.
Evra, Newstead
Step into Evra's modern, subtropical interior and indulge in dishes crafted to highlight seasonal produce sourced from Queensland's top farmers and Evra's own rooftop garden. The menu blends modern Australian cuisine with Italian and French influences to deliver a delicious array of dishes plated to perfection. Evra offers a welcoming atmosphere, combining upscale design elements with a relaxed neighbourhood vibe, perfect for an indulgent evening or simply a few drinks shared with good company.
Marlowe, South Brisbane
Fish Lane has welcomed Marlowe, a modern Australian bistro housed in a two-storey heritage listed space. The menu is set to feature a modern take on Australiana food from the 1950’s - 1970’s, transporting diners back in time to pair with almost exclusively Australian wines, native ingredient cocktails and a sense of nostalgia
Winnifred’s, Fortitude Valley
Immerse yourself in Brisbane’s multi‑level Champagne maison where over 14,000 bottles and some 360 cuvées are waiting to be discovered. Savour modern French dishes crafted by award‑winning chef Antoine Potier, each plate telling a story rooted in the Champagne region and elevated by local, seasonal ingredients. Whether you pause in the courtyard garden, linger in the intimate bar, or relax in the chic bistro, every moment here invites you to uncork joy and stay just a little longer.
Little Provence Restaurant, Brisbane City
Find the bright yellow door on George Street in The City, wander up the vintage staircase, and step into Little Provence Restaurant. Think classic dishes, a glass (or two) of perfectly paired wine, and the feeling of being whisked away to the French countryside.
Golden Avenue, Brisbane City
Discover smoky flavours and bold dishes from a menu deeply inspired by the Middle East. From woodfire cooking techniques to traditional spice, every plate has a place and a purpose. Enjoy the calm of the lush greenery that surrounds the restaurant, making it your next, perfect long lunch spot.
Clarence, South Brisbane
The recently relocated Brasserie with a Brisbane twist, Clarence, is serving up quality and local produce in a seafood forward menu in Fish Lane. Alongside the fresh and delectable menu, you'll find an exclusively Australian curated wine list to pair.
Layla, West End
Layla promises an aromatic feast for the senses, championing local Queensland produce and drawing inspiration from a diverse array of exotic subcontinent and Middle Eastern influences developed by renowned chef and restaurateur, Shane Delia.
August, West End
Once a church, now a modern restaurant, August is a European inspired restaurant that is set to pleasantly surprise many. Previous head chef of Bar Francine, Brad Cooper and his wife have refurbished the old church with love, and are ready to welcome everyone in this redefined yet approachable atmosphere.
Café Disco, West End
A funky new café-wine bar has opened in West End offering breakfast, lunch and dinner across the week. Café Disco’s design encompasses styling inspiration from the Iranian migration on Southeast Asia whilst ensuring a living room type feel where one feels at home friends.
Donnies, Teneriffe
An NYC-inspired pizza joint serving by the slice is set to open on the leafy streets of Teneriffe. Expect classic cocktails and endless good vibes.
The Beaumont, Fortitude Valley
Meet Brisbane’s newest rooftop beer garden, The Beaumont. With a breezy, laid-back decor, flowing beers on tap, a glistening pool to relax by, live DJs and spritzes to boot, this is the perfect Brisbane haunt for your sundowners.
Hideki, James Street
Fusing modern elements of traditional Japanese cooking with a modern and innovative spin on flavours. Hideki, tucked down Burnett Lane, is a hidden oasis within the hustle and bustle of The City that transports your taste buds all the way to Japan.
Hizola’s Kitchen and Bar, Fortitude Valley
Celebrating modern and lively Cantonese cuisine, light and fresh ingredients are used to emphasise the inherent flavours, utilising cooking methods such stir-frying and steaming to create dishes that respect ageless customs in a modern spin.
NAGA Thai, South Bank
Making its much anticipated comeback Naga Thai, one of Brisbane’s favourite Thai restaurants has returned on the riverfront of South Bank. Encapsulating beloved bold flavours and funky design to create a culinary experience to remember.
Bars
Goros, Fortitude Valley
Step out of Brisbane and into heartbeat of Tokyo’s nightlife atGoros. Have the time of your life as the drinks start to slow the karaoke begins as you journey to the other side of the world.
+81 Aizome, West End
Experience a Japanese inspired bar with deep blue interior features and inventive cocktails at +81 Aizome’s bar in West End. The Aizome bar is also featuring a selection of the upcoming dishes that will be offered at the +81 restaurant in the near future.
Bar Monte, Newstead
Perfectly crafted Italian plates with a vibrant neighbourhood atmosphere, creates the perfect spot for your next family lunch, afternoon aperitif or date night. Fresh and locally sourced ingredients, meticulously crafted wine menu and Italian style service are waiting to greet you.
Above Rooftop, Fortitude Valley
Found atop of Ovolo The Valley, Above Rooftop is the perfect pool bar combo for sunny afternoons. Enjoy bold middle eastern flavours on the menu with an Australian twist and delicious cocktails inspired by fresh produce flavours. It’s time to sip, eat, swim, repeat.
Stickybeak, Woolloongabba
An innovative wine tasting experience in Woolloongabba opens an opportunity for you to try premium wines normally sold by the bottle, to be indulged by 25ml-150ml glasses. The in-built wine dispensing technology ensures that the quality of wine remains at its highest to be enjoyed with small plates.
Wild Legs, Newstead
A funky new wine bar, serving rare and unique varietals with the likes of organic, biodynamic, natural and simply exceptional wines. Wild Legs will also be serving up European bites to pair with your wine of choice.
Barry Parade, Fortitude Valley
A cosy neighbourhood bar oozing charm with wood finishes, comfort food, local brews and wines, and takeaway options for those who don’t want the night to end just yet.
Dark Blue, Fortitude Valley
A new cosy bar is making its way to Fortitude Valley, as the owner of Dark Red is opens sister venue in Winn Lane named Dark Blue. You’ll be able to find a selection of wine sourced from Portugal, Spain and Argentina alongside a range of cocktails yet to be uncovered.
Cafés
Evra Marketplace, Newstead
Brisbane’s newest paddock to plate café with a unique breakfast bar, smoothie heaven and a small grocer all offering high quality and local produce. Evra Marketplace is buzzing with locals and travellers alike, as the rooftop farm, delicious simplicity and vibrant colours bring a unique freshness to the café scene.
Speed Dial Coffee, Newstead
A cosy shipping container located near Breakfast Creek in Newstead, Speed Dial Coffee, is serving smooth coffee, pastries and toasties all morning. This sun-soaked location is focussed on making a small menu the best that it can be, so everyone has access to great coffee.
This and That Café, New Farm
Tucked into a charming Queenslander, This and That brings relaxed, produce-driven brunch to New Farm with a down-to-earth local vibe and ever-changing menu. Think seasonal toasties, fresh salads, artisan pastries and honest coffee — all served in a cosy, light-filled space where local art lines the walls and staff greet you like friends.
Tom’s Kitchen, West End
Tom’s Kitchen brings people together over exceptional coffee, fresh produce, and a vibrant café culture—whether you're grabbing a house-made meal to go or settling in for a relaxed brunch with a coffee in hand. Indulge in their menu of seasonal produce from the region’s finest suppliers, artisanal bread and a refined café atmosphere.
Fellini’s Trattoria, Howard Smith Wharves
A breezy riverside trattoria serving up the warmth and charm of coastal Italy, Fellini’s brings handmade pasta, Roman-style pizzas and Mediterranean flavours to the edge of the Brisbane River. Wrapped in olive trees and fairy lights, it’s the perfect spot for long lunches, sunset spritzes or relaxed dinners with friends.
So What Stereo, Fortitude Valley
Flick through vinyl, drink good coffee, relax on mismatched furniture and enjoy traditional Thai eats at So What Stereo. This unique and funky cafe is the perfect spot to spend a morning relaxing and listening to good music.
Raise Rooftop, Brisbane City
Brisbane’s first rooftop cafe is a hidden oasis in the heart of The City. Lush greenery, lounge seating, coffee and snacks can all be enjoyed under the radiant sunlight every weekday morning.
Coming Soon
Restaurants
Gigi’s Osteria, Newstead
Get ready for a new Italian eatery offering woodfired pizzas, refined yet generous pastas, delectable main dishes and both Italian and Australian drops.
Bars
The Wright House, Woolloongabba
The Wright House will be serving up an Australian pub atmosphere mixed with American nuance both present in the decor and in the menu. As for the drinks, Aether Brewing beers will be poured alongside classic cocktails, plenty of spirits and Australian wine.
Aunty, Fortitude Valley
Aunty brings a bold, modern-Asian dining experience to Fortitude Valley, blending Cantonese-inspired flavours with refined technique in a moody, tea-house-style space. Expect shareable dim sum, premium Peking duck and seasonal seafood, all paired with thoughtful wines and cocktails. Warm, sophisticated and made for lingering, Aunty turns every meal into a relaxed culinary adventure.
