With so many venues being added to Brisbane’s restaurant scene, it can be hard to keep on top of all the creative food menus, extensive booze lists, and ‘gram-worthy interiors worth a visit.
To make the decision-making a little easier next time you're due to dine out, these are some of the best new restaurants in Brisbane (plus a few new bars with lunch and dinner-worthy food menus) to hit ASAP.
Babylon Garden
Brisbane City, QLD
Sister venue to Babylon, this Mediterranean-inspired terrace bar is perched riverside in the CBD.
Da Biuso
Ascot, QLD
Fine dining on an old school bus? That's what you'll find at Da Biuso, Brisbane's first roaming degustation restaurant.
Settimo
Brisbane City , QLD
Escape to the Amalfi Coast at Guy Grossi's first Brisbane restaurant, featuring his signature Italian flavours.
Pilloni
West End, QLD
This uber romantic spot from the La Lupa crew is all about Sardinian food, wine and hospitality.
Babylon
Brisbane City, QLD
A stunning Middle Eastern restaurant where the cocktails are as good as the food, Babylon is the ultimate long lunch spot.
Rumba
Fortitude Valley, QLD
All-you-can-eat taco nights and giant shared cocktail jugs are just two of the reasons to hit this Latin American eatery.
Adelita Wine Bar
Wynnum, 4178
Bayside residents no longer need to venture closer to the city for a good wine bar thanks to this glamorous new spot.
Komeyui
Spring Hill, QLD
A Melbourne favourite has made its way south, bringing their signature Japanese feeds to Spring Hill.
Nonda
Newstead, QLD
Eat your way through endless share plates at Newstead's sleek new pan-Asian restaurant from the Uncle Nonda crew.
Bar Francine
West End, QLD
It's not just pescatarians who are in for a good time at West End's relaxed new bar, with plenty of natural and small batch wines to sip.
Soko Rooftop
Fortitude Valley, QLD
Get sky high for incredible views, pisco sours and a unique fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine.
BrewDog Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley, QLD
The Scottish brewing giants have opened a second Brisbane venue, this one in a three-level heritage building in the Valley.
The Jubilee Hotel
Fortitude Valley, QLD
The Jubilee Hotel has had a jaw-dropping makeover, and you won't recognise the place—but they've still got parmys on the menu.
Citron Bayside
Wellington Point, QLD
Bringing the Venzin Group’s signature flair to Wellington Point, Citron Bayside is all about all-day dining with a Mediterranean feel.
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