Brisbane/Meanjin is well known for its top-notch foodie scene, with new restaurants, cafes and impressive menus constantly popping up across the city. It’s almost impossible to keep up to date on it all.
To make it easier, we’ve introduced The Feed, your best place for finding Brisbane’s latest updates in the world of food and drink every Thursday. Hope you're hungry, because here’s all the news you might have missed over the past week or two.
Layla Launches A New Sunday Afternoon Series With A Live DJ And Hibachi Grill Snacks
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Nothing beats a Sunday sesh and now West End’s much-anticipated Middle Eastern restaurant is turning up the heat with a new arvo sesh serving good vibes and even better bites in their leafy terrace. From 1:30pm to 5:30pm every Sunday, Spice & Sound invites you to feast your senses on the theatre of an outdoor hibachi grill, live DJ sets and Layla’s signature cocktails. On the menu, you can expect grazing plates such as chicken shish or eggplant with flatbread, wagyu empanadas, butter chicken and grilled Fremantle octopus. Walk-ins are welcome, but we recommend booking your spot here.
Midtown Is Giving Lucky Diners The Chance To Win A Night Out On The House
Feeling lucky? Then you need to head to FIsh Lane’s Midtown on Tuesday between 4pm and 7pm, because they’re giving you the chance to wine and dine—and they’ll pick up the tab. The 7 Before 7 deal lets you roll two dice after a meal, and if you land a 7 your bill is on the house. Whether you’re filling up on oysters, chicken nuggets decked in caviar or Midtown’s 10-hour BBQ bourbon brisket, It’s the perfect way to spice up a mid-week catch up—we hope the odds are in your favour. Book here.
Sundays at Supernormal
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Supernormal Brisbane (aka one of the best new restaurants in the world) has launched a new Sunday ritual all about leisurely dining, family-style feasts, and spending your time kicking back by the river. Sundays at Supernormal will see a new hero dish every month that’s designed to be the star of the table and will have everyone reaching over. August’s centrepiece turns the spotlight onto one of the most favoured dishes in Singapore and Malaysia: Hainanese chicken. Built on humble techniques, Supernormal’s take on the classic is crispy, delicate and served with fragrant chicken fat rice and three-house made sauces—perfect to share between two. Available from 11:30am every Sunday for the month of August, you can book your table here.
Warm Up With Kazba’s Limited-Time-Only Winter Specials
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Offset the winter chill at Middle Eastern hotspot Bar Kazba who have just introduced a rotating menu of hearty dishes to warm you up — think spiced pumpkin soups, lamb shoulder-stuffed pita pizza pockets, ridiculously tender slow-braised ragouts, and marinated eggplant pappardelle with a popcorn dukkah. For those who can’t finish a meal without dessert, the soulful cocktail bar has you covered with golden pistachio and chocolate-filled puffs. To top it all off, Kazba is doling out their classic mulled wine, infused with warming spices, citrus and gently heated red wine for only $13 a glass. Of course, all good things must come to an end eventually, and the Winter Warmer menu is only available for a limited time—so it’s best to start planning your trip to The Valley’s slice of Tel Aviv now. Walk-ins welcome or book here.
The Details
When: From 12pm Monday to Saturday & from 5pm Sundays
Where: Bar Kazba, 1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Find out more here.
Massimo Is Dishing Up Their Own Elevated Spin On The Ekka Strawberry Sundae This August
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In the Brisbane food hall of fame, arguably nothing holds as much cult status as the humble strawberry sundae. The iconic Ekka treat is as simple as it is satisfying, and is now getting the premium treatment at riverside Italian restaurant Massimo. Dishing up nostalgia without the crowds, Massimo has created their own spin on the dessert, which will be available in the restaurant for the month of August from 2pm daily. Their decadent version features house-made strawberry ice cream with fresh Queensland strawberries, signature strawberry sauce and a topping of vibrant rose fairy floss—another nod to the Ekka showgrounds. The eye-catching dish is presented in a humble bowl like in an old school diner and don’t worry, sharing is optional. While no reservations are required to experience it for yourself, Massimo does tend to get busy so we recommend booking here.
Lune Drops A Limited-Edition Negroni Croissant In Partnership With Four Pillars
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Lune Croisssantarie is no stranger to pushing the boundaries on what layers of pastry can do, so it should come as no surprise that their latest limited-edition drop sits in the crossroads between croissant-fuelled mornings and gin-filled nights. The Breakfast Negroni is the much-anticipated sequel to Lune’s Four Pillars’ collab, following the Croissant Gin. Heroing Four Pillars’ Orange Marmalade (which is made from the oranges used to distil their gin), the decadent special takes a twice-baked Lune croissant and adds on almond frangipane, negroni syrup, and slivered almonds on top. It’s then finished with Four Pillars Orange Marmalade gels piped inside four honey cream kisses (a nod to the signature Four Pillars logo) and garnished with two meringue shards. Available at all Lune venues from 1 to 31 August, run don’t walk to get your hands on this morning masterpiece.
Otto Brisbane’s New Seasonal Menu Is A Nod To Local Partnerships And Expressive Flavours
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With its riverside views and refined charm, Otto Brisbane truly captures the very best of our sun-kissed home, and that extends to its new seasonal menu, which leans on the relationships Head Chef Will Cowper has nurtured with growers and producers in the local regions. In particular, OTTO Reserve by Rangers Valley is Otto’s exclusive red meat offering from one of the world’s most respected producers of luxury marbled beef, captured in their new roasted potato gnocchi with OTTO Reserve brisket and Calabrese pesto, as well as their signature steaks. Fellow newcomers on the menu include the raw yellowfish tuna crudo with grapefruit and finger lime, the Black Angus beef cheek with parsnip, truffle and potato cream, and the theatrical vanilla panna cotta with frozen lemon curd and plenty of flair. Book here.
The 203 Drops A $60 Lobster Lunch Special For Champagne Taste On A Pasta Budget
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Fancy a midday rendezvous that’s lavish and full of lobster? Then you need to take advantage of The 203’s new $60 lunch special, serving up southern rock lobster and ricotta cappellacci in a citrus butter sauce, perfectly paired with a glass of Laurent-Perrier Champagne. Priced at $60 (a steal in the world of premium seafood), the deal is available Thursday to Saturday during lunch, surrounded by the restaurant’s signature blush-pink booths and sophisticated atmosphere. Book here.
Ribs & Burgers Launches A Decadent Dubai Chocolate Thickshake
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The people have spoken: we simply can’t get enough Dubai chocolate in our system, but luckily there’s a new contender on the menu serving dessert decadence in a cup. Ribs & Burgers have just launched a Dubai chocolate thickshake—treating you to a rich and creamy blend of all the good stuff. We’re talking pistachio paste, chocolate sauce, pistachio crush, and crispy kataifi pastry for sip after sip of indulgence. Available for a limited time only, you can find your nearest store here.
Gelato Messina x Tony’s Chocolonely Limited-Edition Cookie Pie
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Arguably the sweetest collab we’ve seen in awhile, Gelato Messina is putting a decadent new spin on their cult-favourite cookie pie with the help of Tony’s Chocolonely—the bold bars on a mission to set a new ethical standard in the cocoa industry. Now packed with chunky pieces of Tony’s milk and dark chocolate, these cookie pies are golden on the outside, gooey on the inside, and designed to be baked fresh at home (you can take credit, we won’t tell). Can’t find your oven mitts? There will be single serve warm cookie pies available in all Queensland Messina stores from 5pm Monday to Thursday during winter. Messina has also created a limited-edition gelato to pair perfectly with the pie dubbed Brownie Points—think salted milk chocolate gelato with lashings of caramel and Tony’s double choc brownie—that will be available in all Messina stores for one week from 12 July or until sold out. As for the cookie pies, they will be fittingly available from 7 July for a limited time; it’s World Chocolate Day after all.
Ramen at Yoko
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Brisbane’s iconic waterfront Japanese restaurant has just dropped a new reason to embrace the cooler winter days. From 1 July to 5 September, Yoko invites you to slurp up yuzu shio ramen during the week with three toppings to choose from: king prawn and clam, butter poached chicken, and fried mushroom. Hungry for more? Up the ante with the Yoko Ramen Set menu which includes a bowl of the good stuff alongside your choice of drink (think beer, yuzu soda, or Suikume Cooler cocktail) plus tuna sashimi and wagyu katsu slider. Available Monday to Thursday from 12pm to 6pm and Friday from 12pm to 3pm, make sure to book ahead here.
Matcha Tiramisu Lands At Italian Street Kitchen
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Don’t tell Nonna but the legends at Italian Street Kitchen have come up with an epic twist on her traditional tiramisu dessert. Enter white chocolate mascarpone and matcha-Infused zabaglione—the hero ingredients of this light and airy new take on an Italian favourite. Applause must go to the delightfully delicate sponge fingers which allow the main characters to do their thing and give your meal a seriously unexpected ending. Fancy giving it a go? You’ll need to get in quick as the matcha and white chocolate tiramisu is available for a limited time only at Italian Street Kitchen’s restaurants in Newstead and West End. Find out more (or book your table) here.
Archive Beer Boutique Adds Irish Spice Bags To Their Late-Night Menu
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Brisbane’s got the luck of the Irish in our corner, as West End’s go-to local Archive Beer Boutique has added a viral Irish snack to their late-night offering. Irish snack bags are made to satisfy your fast food cravings in a bold mix of fried chicken and chips tossed with a housemade Asian-inspired spice mix—turning up the heat in bites that are as fiery as they are comforting. Finished with a generous pouring of curry sauce, it’s the ultimate snack before, after or during a hearty pub sesh. Archive’s spin on the staple gives you the choice of fried chicken or squid, available exclusively after 9pm (that includes delivery platforms). Throw in their rotating tap list of local brews and packed entertainment schedule, and you have the recipe for good times sorted.
Walter’s Will Open On Sundays
Sizzling Sunday sessions will soon be on the cards at Walter’s Steakhouse, as the sleek dining institution will be open on Sundays for lunch and dinner from 6 July. From their signature dry aged porterhouse to their old fashioneds that are worth a visit on their own, you’ll want to get a visit on the schedule stat—book here.
Botany Newstead Awarded Best Parmi In Queensland
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Call it a parmi or a parma, there’s one thing you can’t argue—Botany Newstead was officially crowned the winner of Best Parmi In Queensland at the 2025 QLD Day awards last week. Beating out strong competition from top-notch venues across the state, Botany’s commitment to exceptional gastro-pub fare is just one of the many reasons it took home the coveted title. “Our parmi is a labour of love,” said owner of Muragh Group, Chris Cosgriff. “From house-made Napoli sauce to perfectly crumbed local chicken, it’s all about quality and consistency.” Decked out in Byron Bay mozzarella, wood-smoked leg ham and a helping of chips and salad on the side, there’s only one way to find out if it’s worthy—book here and try it for yourself.
Monal Dining’s Mid-Week Dinner Series
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Why save all the fun for the weekend when Newstead’s charming restaurant and bar Monal Dining is dishing up a mid-week banquet guaranteed to hit the spot? Every Wednesday and Thursday, indulge in a four-course set menu for $45 per person with big flavour and zero fuss. The thoughtfully curated offering serves winner after winner, including focaccia with carmelised onion butter, rainbow trout with pancetta, crispy potatoes with smoked labneh, and baby gem salad with gochujang—plus your choice of red, white or sparkling on the side. Book here.
Simon Palmer Joins Mademoiselle
Portside Wharf’s gorgeous French bistro has a new chef in the kitchen, and he’s one of the closest things our River City has to culinary royalty. Simon Palmer is now the new Head Chef at Mademoiselle, bringing along his wealth of experience at some of Brisbane’s most iconic venues, including E’cco Bistro, Black Hide by Gambaro, Urbane, and Gerard’s Bistro. His direction for Mademoiselle? Turning the spotlight on refined French brasserie classics interpreted through a seasonal, local lens. While he’s still finalising the menu, you can expect signature dishes that blend tradition with creativity like his crumbed coral trout croissant, made with line-caught fish from Mackay, buttery pastry, and finished with sauce gribiche—aka his elevated take on the humble fish sandwich. Book here.
Slurp $2 Oysters And Grilled Dishes At Bar Miette
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Bar Miette is giving you plenty of reasons to order up all week long, with new menus and offerings served on the waterfront. Slurp ice-cold $2 Sydney Rock Oysters shucked to order on Monday to Friday, from 3pm to 5pm—pairing perfectly with other grazing menu items like anchovy toast, whipped cod roe dip, and Sicilian olives, as well a rotating line-up of oyster-appropriate cocktails and wines by the glass. Then on the weekend, the Bar Miette terrace will be taken over with smoky flavours and charcoal thanks to Miette Grill—a selection of dishes served alongside the regular menu featuring skewered snacks, select seafood, and seasonal produce, available on Saturday and Sunday from 12pm. From Hervey Bay scallops cooked with Café de Paris butter to glazed wagyu beef skewers and shishito peppers, this is a meal for all the senses. You can book here.
Stratton Launches Bottomless Gnocchi Every Thursday Night
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Carbs galore are on the cards at Newstead’s Stratton Bar & Kitchen with the crew now doing bottomless gnocchi every Thursday night. Kicking off at 5pm, come hungry and ready to devour three belly-warming gnocchi dishes for just $45pp, in collaboration with a new alcohol partner every month. April is putting Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin in the spotlight, so you can indulge in a bright tomato and dry gin sauce, as well as slow-cooked bolognese and a black truffle mushroom over pillowy goodness. Every month will also feature a special $13 cocktail, starting with a zesty Four Pillars Yuzu Highball for April—shaking things up with a peach tea fizz. Bookings for bottomless gnocchi are encouraged but not essential, and GF gnocchi is also available for +$5pp. Ready to eat? Book here.
A New Era for The Historic Fox Hotel As Ghanem Group Revives South Brisbane Icon
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One of Brisbane’s most iconic venues is getting a major level-up, with hospitality heavyweights Ghanem Group (Donna Chang, Blackbird, Byblós) officially taking over The Fox Hotel in South Brisbane. The historic venue, nestled in the heart of Fish Lane, will undergo a full transformation before reopening in late 2025, after a three year closure, as a multi-storey dining and entertainment precinct.
A staple of Brisbane’s nightlife for decades, The Fox’s rebirth will see its heritage-listed bones carefully restored while layering in Ghanem Group’s signature modern style. Think multiple dining destinations, a vibey cocktail lounge, function spaces, a revamped public bar, a gaming lounge, and—best of all—a rooftop terrace with sweeping city views. Brothers Adonis and Nehme Ghanem are thrilled to be the next custodians of the historic, heritage-listed site, revitalising it into something truly special for the community.
“This is our largest and one of our most exciting projects to date,” says Ghanem Group Director Adonis Ghanem. “The growing community of this area has long-awaited the return of this legendary venue, and to have the opportunity to bring the next era of dining and entertainment to this iconic site is a true honour.”
The redesign, led by Space Cubed Design Studio, will stay true to the hotel’s Art Deco charm while introducing a new wave of world-class dining and drinking experiences. Whether you're stopping in for a long lunch, a sunset cocktail, or a big night out, The Fox’s next chapter is shaping up to be seriously impressive.
Aloria On Sky Deck Has Launched A Dedicated Snack Menu
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When you’re a little hungry after lunch but it’s still too early for dinner, the only answer is the humble snack. Don’t waste your time on a bag of chips that’s more air than substance—the city’s sky-high dining destination has just launched a dedicated snack menu to cure your afternoon cravings. Aloria on Queen’s Wharf’s Sky Deck is serving the goods from 3pm to 5pm Friday through to Sunday, with an elevated offering sure to hit the spot. Pairing skyline views with wood roasted oysters, fried bread, and their specialty caviar service, it’s the dreamy way to snack and sip as the sun sets. Book your spot here.
The Star Brisbane Launches A New Outdoor Cinema With Bites And Beanbags
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As the temps cool down, The Star Brisbane is turning it up with a new outdoor cinema experience under the stars on their sprawling Leisure Deck. For only $10 every Wednesday, kick back in a beanbag with a cup of popcorn in one hand and a soft drink in the other as Skyline Cinema hits play on blockbuster films and Hollywood hits. Hungry for more? You can also order a South-East Asian feast from the iconic Fat Noodle restaurant delivered straight to your beanbag, from seafood laksa to wok-tossed pad thai and Luke Ngyuyen’s signature chicken salad. Check out the schedule and book here.
Sokyo Is Now Offering An Intimate Sushi And Sake Pairing Menu
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Looking for food that’s almost too good to eat? Then you need to experience Sokyo’s new sushi and sake pairing menu. Crafted by Executive Chef Alex Yu who has been dubbed ‘Australia’s sashimi florist’, the one-of-a-kind offering features a nine-course tasting menu alongside five premium sakes and a dessert liquor selected by Sokyo’s Head Sommelier and award-winning bartender Jenny Wang. You’ll have the chance to indulge in culinary precision at its finest, with the likes of Sokyo’s iconic miso glazed toothfish and a steak tartare served atop a bed of wagyu fat hash browns. Book your spot here.
Bar 1603 Launches A Japanese-Inspired Moreton Bay Bug Roll Pop-Up
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Think you know your way around a bug roll? Think again, because Hotel Indigo’s Bar 1603 is slinging a Japanese-inspired take on a Queensland favourite for a limited time. Available from 11am daily until sold out, you can get your hands on two miso-glazed Moreton Bay Bug fillets, paired with cucumber yuzu pico de galle, sakura sauce, fresh coral leaf lettuce, cheddar cheese sauce, and a side of Tokyo fries – all for $38. Plus, for an extra touch of indulgence, add a glass of Veuve Talihan French Sparkling for just $10. Find out more info here.
Essa Is Serving Up Fancy Fried Chicken And Free Wine Once A Month
Fried chicken is good, but fancy fried chicken is better—and that’s just what you’ll find on the menu at Essa one Saturday a month starting from 1 March. Even better, it comes with free wine (tastings)—sounds like the perfect afternoon to us. From 12pm-4pm you can sample some funky wines, order up low cost wines by the glass if you want more than just a sip and feast on fried chicken burgers, wings, and potato gems, with the addition of a little caviar to make things real fancy. Bookings aren’t necessary but they are recommended, and you can find out what else to expect on their Instagram here.
Tamborine Cheese Is Opening An Artisanal Deli On Brisbane’s North Side
No trip to Tamborine is complete with a visit to Tamborine Cheese, whether it’s to get a morning snack or pick up a bag full of cheesy goodies to take home. If you find yourself craving their creamy wedges between road trips though, you’re in luck, because the cheese makers are coming to Brisbane, opening an artisanal deli at Portside Wharf. Offering up more than 40 varieties of locally crafted cheese as well as cured meats and customisable cheese boards, the deli will feature seating inside and out with room for up to 50 people, and serve up a selection of wines and cocktails to compliment those cheese boards. It's set to open in early 2025, and you’ll catch us there scoffing brie when it does, so stay tuned.
Plans For A Massive Refurbishment Of The Victory Hotel Have Been Submitted To Council
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Let’s be honest, we’ve all had a drunken night at The Vic, but it’s probably not at the top of your list for a post-work drink these days. That could all be about to change, however, with the iconic city pub set to undergo a multi-million redevelopment according to the new development plans just submitted to the council. If approved, the ageing hotel will get a whole new look inside and out, with four distinct new areas, including a rooftop bar, a sports bar and beer garen, a steak restaurant and a basement speakeasy. Frankly, it looks like somewhere we want to hang out after work—and maybe even on the weekends. Of course, it’s still in the application stage so it will be a while before we see the final result, but Precision Group, who are behind the redevelopment, are hoping to kick things off in 2025, so stay tuned.
Suttons Beach In Redcliffe Is Getting A Stunning New Pavilion With Three Hospitality Spaces
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Anyone who grew up or still resides in Redcliffe will be familiar with the Suttons Beach Pavilion, an iconic art deco bathing pavilion on the waterfront which recently had to be demolished due to structural issues. If so, you’ll be pleased to know that the space it left behind won’t be empty for long, with a new pavilion design just announced for the seaside precinct. Created by lahznimmo architects with Plummer & Smith, the new ‘pavilion’ will be sleek and modern, but take a few queues from the original building and also the surrounding native flora, and feature plenty of public spaces across two levels, including a deck. Best of all, there’ll be three different hospitality spaces involved, and while we’ll definitely have to wait a while to find out what they’ll be (construction won’t start until mid-2025), we’re pretty confident there’ll be fish and chips involved. You can read up on the entire project here.
Donna Chang Is Now Doing Takeaway So You Can Dig Into Their Signature Dishes At Home
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If you love eating out but not the whole dressing up and leaving the house part, we have some incredible news for you. Donna Chang, the city’s swanky modern Chinese restaurant from the Ghanem Group, is now offering takeaway, so you can order your fave Szechuan and Cantonese dishes to eat from the comfort of your couch. Available through an online ordering system, the menu features a selection of their most loved dishes, including scallop and prawn wontons, spiced lamb buns, dan dan noodles and char siu pork neck with honey glaze. Just pick out your starters, mains and sides, and you’ll be able to pick it up in 30 minutes. Takeaway is available seven days a week for lunch and dinner, so you can even order it for a swanky office lunch with your work wife that will make everyone else in the building jealous. Find out more and put your order in here.
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