If your refined palate is looking for a restaurant to relish in on your next date night but the price tag can seem a little daunting, read on through as we’ve searched the streets of Brisbane to find some of the best date night venues that won’t break the bank.
Here at Best Restaurants, we’re big supporters of lazing on the couch with some regrettable takeaway. But, every now and then we love to be wined and dined – and Brisbane’s famed hospitality scene is on our mind.
So in this list we’re showcasing just that. From local Italian institutions to Latin inspired eateries and even classy Cantonese cuisine; these date night restaurants in Brisbane promise to not break the bank.
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It's perfect for dancing into dinner with tacos and spritz in hand.You need to try the tacos and a cheeky margarita that taste as vibrant as the space.Look out for the glowing 15-metre Corian bar, neon hues, and bright murals that turn the room into a fiesta.Spice up your next date night with Comuna Cantina – one of our favourite Latin eateries! With two venues across Brisbane, the CBD and Everton Park, Comuna Cantina serves up authentic, Latin street food inspired dishes without the hefty price tag. Their menu is packed with plenty of punch including favourites such as Crispy Coconut Fish Tacos and Pulled Pork Quesadillas. Alternatively, couples can snap up one of their two banquets available starting from just $55 per person. Date night sorted!Read more -
It's perfect for modern Chinese done with Parisian panache.You need to try the Peking duck or dim sum, elevated yet still nostalgic.Look out for Art Deco chandeliers, marble tables, velvet seating, and those wood-panelled walls that whisper opulence.After one visit, you and your special someone will always find a reason to keep on coming back for more. This is Donna Chang, the home of Brisbane’s most authentic Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine. Inside, the interiors set the tone drawing on a clean-cut, luxurious vibe. But, if you’re planning on visiting without breaking the bank, opt for one of their two banquets starting at $98 per person. Here you’ll be taken on a gastronomic journey experiencing some of the greatest Donna Chang dishes including Raw Kingfish, Prawn + Scallop Wontons and Char Siu Pork to name a few.Read more -
It's perfect for brunch with edge — seasonal, creative and quietly coolYou need to try the tender wagyu chuck tail skewersLook out for minimalist interiors and a menu that changes with the mood.Sitting on James Street adjacent to James Street Market in Fortitude Valley is a chic dining spot that makes for the perfect date night destination. The venue itself is warm and seductive, playing on natural materials with their wood fire grill taking centre stage. As for the food, don’t be scared off by Emme’s sophistication as their set menu priced at $84 per person will cover all the bases. Highlights include the Charcoal Baby Squid and the Rosewater Custard for dessert.Read more -
It's perfect for tutti-Italian date nights under Brisbane’s own Eiffel Tower.You need to try the spaghetti carbonara with garlic bread—to taste total carb-fuelled romance.Look out for warm lighting and European charm that whisks you straight to the piazza.That feeling when you spend one-on-one time with your special someone perfectly matches the name of this Italian restaurant. Translating to ‘the sweet life’, La Dolce Vita in Milton promises just that. A Brisbane institution for over 30 years and counting, La Dolce Vita understands that dining out shouldn’t feel like a burden. So, every Sunday, Monday and Thursday, La Dolce Vita offers a two-course meal from $39. Whilst you’re here, be sure to leave some room for their legendary Tiramisu.Read more -
It's perfect for multi-level wine dates in a 19th-century hidden gem.You need to try the beef cheek or wagyu-brisket burger—the kind of food that tastes like comfort in a mason jar.Look out for exposed brick, double-hung windows and that moody cellar hideaway fit for whispers and wine.If you’re wanting to be wined and dined without the price tag, surprisingly this intimate inner-city institution, Malt Dining, promises to be the perfect solution. A true treat for the tastebuds, this fine dining restaurant will win you over with one of their set menus starting from $89 per person. If the thought of Tuna Crudo, Beef Tartare, Quail with grilled leek or even a wine pairing for just $45 has you intrigued, be sure to book you and your special someone in for an unforgettable date night experience.Read more