Brisbane, the river bound city is blessed with many fine-dining destinations to choose from, with popular precincts like Eagle Street Pier and Southbank. There is a real collection of cuisines with anything from elegant Japanese to sea urchins adorned with edible flowers. These are Brisbane's Best Fine Dining Restaurants.
Chloe Grabham
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A landmark restaurant on the Brisbane dining landscape, e'cco bistro is established in a historic building right in the bustling business district. Inspired by on trend menu's happening around the world, the food is honest, fresh and forever evolving making it one of Brisbane's progressive and en vogue restaurants.Read more -
Popping up in the more recent James Street dining precinct, Gerard's Bistro is one of Brisbane's hottest restaurants in town. Trendy and celebrating Middle Eastern cuisine for the modern palate, every detail of this restaurant has been done with finesse and love.Read more -
Read moreGiving a gentle nod to authentic Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine, Donna Chang unites a respected team of industry leaders from both interstate and international origins. Situated in the heart of the Brisbane CBD, this fine-dining establishment combines stunning, heritage-listed interiors with delicious Modern Chinese flavours to create a dining experience like no other.
Open daily for lunch and dinner
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The Walnut Restaurant and Lounge Bar is located within the renown Royal on the Park Hotel in Brisbane's city centre. Featuring a stunning chandelier glistens from the ceiling while the dark walnut timber furnishings create a polished dining ambience. The signature 6 or 8-course degustation menu is a dining experience not to be missed.Read more -
Read moreMalt Dining is located in one of Brisbane's most iconic inner-city buildings, Wenley House. Exposed brick, original timber flooring and double-hung windows creates a very moody, intimate atmosphere inside the restaurant. Ranging over three levels, the restaurant offers three very different venue styles with a casual tapas menu, private dining and a Modern Australian restaurant. Nick Pinn, the owner of Albion's Vaquero and co-owner of Newstead's Drum Dining, is the man behind Malt Dining with John Speranza as Head Chef.
Open for lunch, dinner and drinks Tuesday-Saturday.
Photography: Courtesy of Malt Dining
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Calling Brisbane's Southbank home, Bacchus is one of the more pricier of the fine-dining restaurants but is well worth the price-tag. The decor is a combination of lux gold and classic bistro charm, while the menu is a modern interpretation of European classics.Read more -
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Read moreLocated in a culturally significant historic landmark, The Port Office Building, Moo Moo Wine Bar and Grill draws diners to the Brisbane CBD with the allure of great steak and wine. Not only does the rare and luxurious Cbassi and Rea VIP Wagyu feature on the menu, but the restaurant boasts an extensive wine list of over 900 drops. A typical steakhouse can be stuffy, smoky, with predominantly male crowds and a rowdy atmosphere. Moo Moo, however, is not a typical steakhouse, and challenges the stereotype with smart style.
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Read moreLocated in Fortitude Valley in the hub of Brisbane’s food scene, below Alex Perry Hotel & Apartments on Ann Street, Restaurant Dan Arnold is a contemporary Australian and European restaurant. Renowned chef Dan Arnold spent seven years in France honing his trade with some of the best chefs in the world, working at three Michelin star restaurant l'Espérance and two Michelin star, Serge Vieira. Arnold also came eighth at the Bocuse d’Or World Final in 2017, the best ever result for Australia. The tasting menus are creative and inspired. Set 3, 5 and 8 course menus are offered.
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When a chef has worked along the likes of Marco Pierre White and Jamie Oliver, you know the food is going to something special, and Alchemy Restaurant and Bar does exactly that. Focusing on fine-dining French, chef Brad Jolly creates a sensational menu.Read more -
Read moreHoused in a heritage listed building in Woolloongabba's antique quarter, 1889 Enoteca stands as an ode to great Italian food and wine. A restaurant, wine bar, basement cellar and wine store combined, it's the sort of place that would rival any enoteche in the motherland, what with its old world sophistication; contemporary, elegantly simple Roman fare; and outstanding selection of rare and artisan Italian vino.
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Read moreStep back in time to the world of timeless, classic dining at Rothwell's, located in the heart of Brisbane. Slide into one of the green leather banquet seats and take the time to marvel at the bespoke chandeliers that sparkle from the ceiling. The food and drinks are equally impressive and feature an array of classics that are presented with attention to detail. Dishes like the steak tartare with potato crisps, duck cassoulet and tagliarini with sea urchin, caviar, butter and chives are just some of the stars. For private dining events, there is an intimate space in the wine cellar, surrounded by over 2000 bottles and historic sandstone walls.
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Settimo by Guy Grossi at The Westin Brisbane
The Westin Brisbane, Level 1, 11 Mary Street, Brisbane CBDRead moreBreakfast daily, lunch Tuesday-Friday and dinner Tuesday-Saturday
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Read moreDine in style and stunning city surrounds overlooking the Storey Bridge, at Brisbane's La Vue Waterfront restaurant. This fine dining experience that is sure to impress, with a refined menu, white linen tablecloths, and old-school hospitality that is a cut above the rest. The food is inspired by the flavours of France and are elegantly bought to life through the use of fresh and local Brisbane produce. La Vue also has dedicated waterfront function spaces and menus available for those looking to celebrate a special event.
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Read moreAt the northern end of Fortitude Valley in the beautiful Ovolo Hotel, Za Za Ta is a Tel Aviv inspired Middle Eastern restaurant. The 200-seater’s menu is designed to share with classic vegetarian and vegan Middle Eastern dishes, served using local, Queensland produce. A late night menu serves snacks inspired by street food found in Tel Aviv. An impressive cocktail menu stands beside an international wine list with a range of Middle Eastern, French, Italian and local bio dynamic and organic varieties.
Breakfast Saturday-Sunday, lunch Friday-Saturday and dinner Tuesday-Saturday
