It’s been a good few months here in Brisbane/Meanjin, with one incredible new venue after another hitting the city, all of them sending our taste buds into overdrive. From hyped openings from hospitality bigwigs to comebacks and remixes, here at Urban List we’ve wined and dined our way through them all. To be honest, we might need to send you an invoice issued by our dietician in return for our efforts.
Though there's still plenty more coming in 2025 (get a sneak peek here), these are the best new restaurants in Brisbane right now.
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Hideki
Brisbane CBD, QLD
This stunning, atmospheric Japanese restaurant tucked away in Burnett Lane that will fire up all your senses.
Pompette
Brisbane CBD, QLD
Parisian-inspired champagne bar and restaurant Pompette is another bangin' Queen's Wharf addition.
Dark Shepherd
Brisbane CBD, QLD
From the team behind Opa and Yamas comes a dark and moody Mediterranean restaurant that's all about classic Greek feeds over a wood-fired grill.
Seoul Garden
Sunnybank, QLD
A popular Melbourne institution has travelled across state lines to bring all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hotpot to Sunnybank.
+81 Aizome Bar
West End, QLD
Enjoy neo cocktails and luxe Japanese kappo-style bites at West End’s intimate new drinking den.
Grape & Grazing
New Farm, QLD
This New Farm spot wears many hats—wine bar, bottle shop, gift store, providore—but it’s their cheese bar we’re most enamoured with.
August
West End, QLD
Brought to us by ex-Bar Francine and Florence couple Brad and Matilda, this 136-year-old church turned elegant diner serves up innovative European-inspired eats.
HUA Restaurant
Brisbane CBD, QLD
Cantonese-inspired HUA, landing on The Terrace of Queen's Wharf, is a serious contender in the battle for the next date night dinner spot.
BY.ARTISANS
West End, QLD
This new gin distillery in West End pairs sustainability with a menu of inventive cocktails and sips in a bright, greenery-filled space that feels like a day spa.
Aloria
Brisbane CBD, QLD
Perched on Queen's Wharf's Sky Deck with breathtaking views of our city, Aloria boasts an award-winning curated wine list and a low-waste ethos.
Warisan
Fortitude Valley, QLD
A blend of authentic Indonesian flavours with fresh contemporary flare have made their way to the Valley in a relaxed new Bali-inspired venue.
Cucina Regina
Brisbane City, QLD
Bringing a touch of old world charm to the Queen’s Wharf precinct, an authentic celebration of Italy's rich and diverse cuisine is Cucina Regina.
Mademoiselle
Hamilton, QLD
Rise Bakery’s founders have brought a taste of Paris to Portside Wharf with a French restaurant boasting gorgeous interiors and a timeless menu.
Lúc Lắc
Brisbane CBD, QLD
Now open at Queen's Wharf, Lúc Lắc is dishing up flavours inspired by Vietnam and Thailand in a lush, indoor-outdoor setting.
Azteca
Brisbane CBD, QLD
Joining the epic line up of eateries on The Terrace at Queen’s Wharf is Azteca, a Latin America-inspired restaurant and bar with a view.
Central Restaurant
Brisbane CBD, QLD
This subterranean dumpling restaurant and bar is from the team behind Rick Shores and Southside.
Hizola’s Kitchen & Bar
Fortitude Valley, QLD
Hizola’s Kitchen & Bar is the next chapter of Mr Hizola’s—a sleeker, elevated version of the Burleigh favourite.
Rays By Range
Camp Hill, QLD
Range, the new kid on the block of Camp Hill’s Martha Street, is a vibrant, welcoming, laid-back escape inspired by European bars.
Medé
Bulimba, QLD
Medé is all about modern Mediterranean cuisine in a refined but relaxed alfresco setting, and it’s got a cracking cocktail menu too.
Black Hide Steak & Seafood By Gambaro
Brisbane CBD, QLD
Black Hide has used the opportunity of moving over from their former home inside Treasury Brisbane to reinvent their entire experience,
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