Some nights, we go all out: entree, main, sides, dessert. Other times, all we want to do is meet up with our mates over a plate of nibbles and call it dinner.
Turns out, Brisbane boasts some of the best places in town to scratch that itch. And it just so happens that American Express feels the same—and they're celebrating with Amex delicious. Month Out, with an exclusive Offer* for enrolled Amex Card Members at more than 9,500 participating venues across Brisbane.
So, the next time you’re craving an outing but not a full-course meal, here’s where you should be hanging.
Donna Chang
171 George Street, Brisbane City
Find yourself in town and need a lil’ pick-me-up? Saunter over to Donna Chang, where modern Chinese bites and beverages will fill that void. Blending Asian-inspired ingredients like jasmine tea, Sichuan pepper, lychee, and yuzu, their cocktail list is inventive and bold, and balances spice, sweetness, and citrus for a distinctive drinking experience that elevates the game.
Boring cocktails are not invited to join the party. As for the snacks, well, you’ll find bites that showcase Chinese techniques with quality Australian produce. Place an order for their sesame prawn toast, Moreton Bay bug dumplings, or wagyu beef spring rolls, and thank us later for luring you there.
Boom Boom Room
49 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane City
This underground Japanese experience is right below Donna Chang, so you don’t have to wander far to find your next fix. A moody and opulent setting, Boom Boom Room brings you complementary upscale snacks and crafted cocktails inspired by Japanese and Asian flavours. In other words, you’re in for a taste explosion. Add the Tokyo Drift or Geisha’s Whisper to your order alongside karaage chicken, pork gyoza, and tempura vegetables and thank us later.
sAme sAme
Ada Lane, 46 James Street, Fortitude Valley
It’s never a dull moment at this James Street institution, where contemporary and vibrant Thai flavours come together. Ideal for those who consider people watching part of the package, sAme sAme offers a snack menu that elevates Thai street food to the next level.
Be sure to grab a plate of sticky pork bao, crispy prawn betel leaf, or chicken satay skewers—it’s a literal party in your mouth. Couple that with a Bangkok Spritz or Tom Yum Martini, and you're sure to send your taste buds into overdrive.
C’est Bon Restaurant
609/611 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba
If there’s one thing the French do well, it’s nibbles and nips, and at C’est Bon, you’ll have that aplenty. Located in a quaint and leafy part of Woolloongabba, this charming French restaurant’s menu features the type of je ne sais quoi you’ll find both endearing and alluring.
Blending French flavours like elderflower, absinthe, and French vermouth, their signature cocktails are refined, aromatic, and perfect for pre-dinner sipping, while their bites are rich and indulgent. Graze on duck liver parfait with brioche, Gruyère gougères, oysters with mignonette, and house charcuterie, and say ‘sante’ to the good times ahead.
Greca
Howard Smith Wharves, 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City
If you find yourself on the other side of the river feeling thirsty and a tad peckish, take a seat at Greca. Located at Howard Smith Wharves under the Story Bridge, Greca offers a relaxed yet stylish Greek dining experience with a cocktail and snack menu that celebrates Mediterranean simplicity—just the way you like it.
Find fresh, citrus-focused creations featuring ingredients like ouzo, mastiha, honey, and herbs to sip on (psst, the Santorini Spritz is a rite of passage), and fuel up on Greek mezze plates ideal for sharing. From warm pita with taramasalata or tzatziki, grilled saganaki, and chargrilled octopus, the menu is light yet satisfying, and makes for a perfect spot to stop and soak up the sun.
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