Best Waterfront Dining in Brisbane

Set within the spectacularly-located Stamford Hotel on the Brisbane River, Brasserie on the River invites restaurant guests to indulge in a very civilised buffet, or high tea on the weekend. Sit back, relax and sip your cognac and gaze over the terraced gardens and the water.

Old fashioned Italian hospitality never goes out of fashion, and doesn't veteran restaurateur Andrew Baturo know it. His latest venture, Popolo, is part of a major revival for Southbank and the restaurant with a focus on thin crust pizza, house-made pasta and a huge range of main meals from wild boar to pheasant.

With views of the Brisbane River, Sono Japanese Restaurant Portside offers modern Japanese cuisine in tranquil surrounds. In a setting of calming neutral tones, tranquil water fountains and bamboo elements, the natural aesthetic works to create a harmonious dining experience.

Sake has landed in Brisbane's CBD to bring you incredible Japanese dining. For sushi, sashimi, and sake lovers, Japanese cuisine has a new home in Eagle St Pier. The moment you enter the dining room, you can relax; the decor is sleek and minimalist, but with a touch of fun.