Where to eat
Offering a diverse choice featuring modern Asian, Australian and European menus, Queen Street Mall's eateries are licensed and open late.
Try the King of Kings or Sono restaurants for Asian flavours, or - if you're after laidback, casual dining - Jo Jo's is hard to beat.
The magic of the riverfront location of Eagle Street Pier is surpassed only by the quality of the food and service you will enjoy in this classy location.
Having received upwards of 60 state and national awards, Eagle Street Pier's restaurants are arguably Australia's most awarded. The executive chefs display their passion for food with fresh menu choices, taking advantage of the finest seasonal produce and of south-east Queensland's bounty of unique seafood.
Il Centro and One Degree specialise in modern Australian cuisine, while the multi-award winning Cha Cha Char is a city institution when it comes to the perfect steak. Vino's sommelier complements their exceptional menu with the finest wines to balance the flavours perfectly. What will you choose?
Brisbane's urban hotspot, the 'Valley', pulses with an enthusiasm and individualism that's reflected in its innovative cuisine.
For the ultimate in fine dining, try Isis Brasserie, regularly featured in Gourmet Traveller magazine. Monsoon features modern Asian cuisine and the newly established Bravo Wine Bar and Bistro's Mediterranean-influenced dishes are creating quite a following.
Chinatown, within the Valley, offers a variety of traditional and modern Chinese cooking and an infusion of oriental flavours from Malaysia, Korea, Japan, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand.
For great value meals, try Thai Wi-Rat, Oyama Restaurant, Singapore-Lah, and the Vietnamese Restaurant. For the finest yum cha, the Golden Palace and King of Kings Seafood are long standing favourites.
Within easy walking distance of Suncorp Stadium, Park Road at Milton is reminiscent of a European cafe precinct, featuring woven rattan chairs, glamorous bars and chic pavement cafes. Enjoy a coffee while you take in the cosmopolitan streetscape or indulge with an intimate dinner in a more formal setting away from the bustle of the passing parade.
Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine at China Sea, and savour stunning river views, live entertainment and exceptional food at Joseph Alexander's.
The distinctive entertainment and dining precinct of West End is the perfect place to unwind.
Relax at the laidback Three Monkeys with a simple meal or an indulgent milkshake. It's the perfect place to recline with a book or to catch up with close friends.
As the name suggests, Satchmo's is West End's funky jazz destination, with an extensive menu featuring classic fare with a quirky twist.
The Gun Shop Cafe, a local favourite, serves a fabulous variety of modern treats, with especially tasty offerings for breakfast and dinner.
You don't have to be a member of the racing fraternity to dine on Racecourse Road, but they must have some influence in the area, as breakfast seems to be the meal to have here.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast of the house speciality - smoked mackerel - at Cafe Restaurant Sebastien. If you'd like to start the day with something lighter, Gourmet Hause Delicatessen & Cafe excels in tasty fare, and Queenies Tea House is ideal for enjoying a lovely high tea.
One of Brisbane's most popular dining precincts, offering an eclectic variety of cuisines, South Bank has the bonus of being centrally located and offering fantastic river and city views.
Try Cafe Dell'Ugo for quality Italian, Timmy's for the popular mezze platters, and the seriously good River Canteen.
The obvious choice for bayside diners has got to be the seafood. For the best al fresco fish and chips, head to Shelley Inn at Shorncliffe, the Fish Cafe at Manly or the Beach Cafe at Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort.
Indulge in a succulent steak or a fresh seafood platter while listening to a live band at the Wynnum Point Hotel, or relax with a chilled beer and tasty meal at the Full Moon Hotel in Sandgate.
- The Pancake Manor (18 Charlotte Street, City) - Established for 35 years, and famous for its delicious pancakes and 24 hour service, the Pancake Manor is often used among Brisbane's younger set as a place of refuge during a night out.
- Kookaburra River Queens (Eagle Street Pier, City) - Enjoy the famous Queensland Seafood Platter while you enjoy an entertaining sightseeing cruise down the Brisbane River.
- The Breakfast Creek Hotel (2 Kingsford Smith Drive, Breakfast Creek) - Experience a traditional Queensland atmosphere, with attractive al fresco dining areas in which to enjoy the famous grain-fed steak and cold beer 'off the wood'.
- Chez Leila (on the river at South Bank) - Sample tantalising Lebanese cuisine in the superb relaxed atmosphere of Chez Leila.
- Tukka Restaurant (145 Boundary Street, West End) - Turning Australian native food into an internationally recognized cuisine, Tukka's stylish fare brings you the unique flavours of the bush.
- Lure Restaurant at the Coro (28 McDougall Street, Milton) - Enjoy the finest in fresh seafood, served with a touch of artistry and innovation, or experience the lure of the communal Oyster Bar.
- Bretts Wharf (449 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton) - Renowned for quality fresh seafood, Bretts Wharf's contemporary menu teams beautifully with the fine examples of Queensland wines on offer. Try the fish!
- Aqua Linea (39 Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe) - Favoured by seafood lovers and vegetarians, Aqua Linea serves sumptuous meals featuring the freshest produce complemented by uninterrupted river views.
