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Mede is all about modern Mediterranean cuisine in a refined but relaxed setting.

Expect fire-breathing, acrobatics, and classy cabaret numbers at this new theatre.

You may know them from their Hillcrest location on Brisbane’s southside, or maybe even their OG Melbourne spot, but Croix Croissant has finally blessed the inner city with their goods and we could not be happier. Landing in Newstead, this decadent bakery crafts not only the pastry classics, but also the flavourful crookies and cruffins that are all-the-age at the moment, plus a few signature creations that are a must try. 

Whether you’re a fan of baseball or just like the idea of hitting balls really hard with a wooden bat, The Ballpark could be for you. This baseball-themed sports bar at Portside Wharf brings us Australia’s first virtual baseball experience. With actual batting cages complete with real bats and balls, you can test your skills thwacking balls into a virtual field of your choosing. The full game simulation tracks your speed, distance, direction and more, so get ready to verse your friends or just try and beat your highscore. 

Samford Valley’s Jardin is a beautiful botanical concept store and event space home to a range of plants, pots and homewares. 

In need of some holiday vibes, even just in the comfort of your own home? Well, Margarita Margarita is here to give you just that. Quenching your thirst with a perfectly blended elixir of salt, sweetness, and citrus, these Brisbane-born margarita mixers will instantly transport you to the relaxation of a Hawaiian beach.

Entrust your next event to this family-owned catering business that blends a passion for modern, Italian-inspired cuisine with a dedication to creating unforgettable experiences. For Sorella, hospitality is practically an art form, and no matter what’s on your event planning to-organise list—from catering to styling and coordination—they’ve got you covered.

It’s time to enter an alternate dimension, thanks to the new villain-inspired venue that has opened up alongside comic book-inspired eatery 1st Edition and cocktail bar Harley Quinn in California Lane. Poison Ivy completes the Valley laneway trio to create a multiverse of venues with a single menu that spans all three. 

Yo-Chi is Australia's fastest-growing frozen yogurt brand and after one visit to this bustling fro-yo joint, you'll see why. Brisbane residents now have five venues to choose from when searching for their fro-yo fix, with the recently opened Yo-Chi Newstead slinging up frozen delights to the north side along with it's locations in the CBD, Paddington, Mt Gravatt and Bulimba.

After one peek at South Bank’s newest Mexican spot, we’ve already got our date night outfit ready to go. 

Cocktail bars the city has a plenty, but breweries not so much—however now open in a prime spot inside 80 Ann Street is a Queensland-inspired bistro with its very own brewery. Scoring a huge space on the ground floor of the impressive building, Little Miss Sunshine is all about sunny vibes, house beers and local cuisine. 

Iconic Burleigh pizza slinger Justin Lane has come to Brisbane, taking over the historic old Queenslander that Alfred & Constance once called home. If you don’t know them, this long-time Italian institution is a Gold Coast stalwart, with diners coming from far and wide to tuck into their wood-fired pizzas and plentiful cocktails—and now, the Valley is getting a slice of the action. 

Emporium Hotel’s Signature restaurant has just transformed into FIRMA, a luxe destination for elevated Italian that aims to live up to Signature’s legacy (firma literally means ‘signature’ in Italian), but be enjoyed often, not just on special occasions. Newly stepping up to the plate to helm the kitchen is Italian Chef Alba Rizzo, who’ll be drawing on her Lombardy heritage to create rich, delicious dishes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and local culture. 

Bringing crispy fried chicken to the Redcliffe Peninsula is aKAH Chicken, a new hole-in-the-wall spot from the crew behind Brisbane’s Hanwoori and Shabu House. Here you can chow down on delicious chicken burgers, loaded fries and of course, plenty of golden, crispy fried chicken, with house made sauces for dunking and gluten-free options available.

If you haven’t heard of it, Supernormal is a bit of a Melbourne institution. Headed up by hospo legend Andrew McConnell, the popular eatery is reminiscent of a buzzing Asian dining hall, with a lobster roll on the menu that has a cult following. And now, it’s joining the growing list of southern venues and chefs heading our way, landing at the base of the mega new riverfront tower at 443 Queen Street.

Paddington has a new Thai spot, and it comes to us from a talented kitchen duo—Bowyo Muangsong, co-owner of Newstead’s Ping Pong and executive chef at Yolk and Morning After, and her brother Yew. Meaning ‘come and taste it’ in Thai, Ma Chim is all about traditional Thai recipes inspired by the pair’s chef mum, dished up in a stylish but relaxed space on Baroona Road. 

After 15 years as the epicentre and long time favourite of Fortitude Valley’s party scene, Cloudland, has just had a major makeover, transforming their entire bottom floor into 200-seat Mediterranean-inspired Garden restaurant. While much of Cloudland’s signature stunning interiors (and those incredible function areas upstairs) remain, you’ll now find the ground floor bedecked in hardwood and marble tables, plush cushion seating, wrought iron pods and moody booths. 

Serving up Spanish steak and tapas in an elegant yet relaxed heritage building, Moda is the place to go if you want to experience the vibrance and diversity of Spanish culture without leaving Brisbane. With Chef-Owner Javier Codina at the helm, the venue has become a Petrie Terrace staple since opening in 2010, and after a recent refresh is more worth visiting than ever.

You know a venue has something special when it can simultaneously be a cafe, record store, bar and event space all at once, and that's just what you'll find at Brisbane hot spot Echo & Bounce. The folks here sling coffees and matcha until 2pm along with all day bagels and special limited edition sandwiches flavours swapped out every couple of weeks just to keep things exciting. 

Wondering how you’ll spend your next day out in Logan? The Distillery Road Market and Zarraffa’s Coffee founder Kenton Campbell might just be providing the goods with the launch of The F.E.D (The Food and Entertainment District), South East Queensland’s newest food and entertainment destination. 

Not content with bringing just one venue to Brisbane, Andrew McConnell has opened two, with Bar Miette joining the Queensland edition of iconic Melbourne spot Supernormal at 443 Queen Street, dishing up a menu that spans from breakfast on weekends right through until dinner. 

Now open in South Bank is Calida Argentinian, a fiery new Latin restaurant from the team behind Ole, Mucho Mexicano, Downtown Istanbul and neighbouring Vici Italian. Taking over the huge corner spot at the roundabout on Grey Street, this upmarket Argentine steakhouse is all about Latin flavours with modern Australian flair—and they're doing it in style. 

A non-invasive cosmetic clinic in leafy New Farm led by one of Australia's leading Cosmetic Physicians, Dr. Scott Allison, Ascension provides a range of cutting edge treatments all designed to help you embrace your own vision of beauty. Housed in a warm and relaxing light-filled space, you’ll feel more calm just walking in, before you even get to your treatment room. 

Single O is one of Sydney's OG purveyors of fine bean juice. These guys have been championing and cheering caffeine in all its finer formats since 2003 and their pint-sized Surry Hills cafe was one of the spots where Sydney’s coffee culture really kicked off. After taking on Brisbane’s coffee scene with their first Queensland location opening in Newstead 2023, they've quickly become a local fave too—so much so that they've already had to expand the Austin Street cafe. 

Burgers and fro-yo are truly a match made in heaven, and it’s this combo that you’ll find on the menu at Yo My Goodness, a popular Melbourne eatery that has made its way north for the first time. Landing at Westfield Chermside, YOMG, as it’s known, is dishing up their signature burgers, shakes and self-serve frozen yoghurt with its own topping bar to a brand new Queensland audience.

From the team behind James Street’s famed James & Antler comes yet another sandwich-centric eatery, this one focused on the katsu sando. Landing just around the corner on McLachlan Street, Supernova combines sandos, soba and Japanese-inspired breakfast dishes in a leafy, relaxed space where you can sit down and enjoy your chosen meal with a decadent drink or two. 

The market for breakfast burgers has just expanded, with the Gold Coast's Two Yolks bringing their egg and bacon-loaded buns to South Brisbane from Monday 3 June. If you haven't heard of this Burleigh spot, their menu boasts no less than 11 different breakfast burgers, so you can bet that however you like your eggs, you're going to be covered here.

You’ve probably been to many a French patisserie in your time, but how about an Italian pasticceria? Woolloongabba’s newest bakery is just that, a buzzing, Italian-inspired bakery from a seasoned hospitality duo—Matteo Cerin (the pastry chef) and Giuseppe Caputo (a front-of-house superstar). 

Newly landed in West End’s West Village is Vela, a modern Thai restaurant from the Kinn Group, a crew of serial restaurateurs who are behind the likes of Kinn+Derm, Kinn Thai and more. This 200+ seater spot is a bonafide stunner and you should definitely book it for your next date night—a patchwork of textures, colours and finishes, it boasts cosy booths, marble tabeltops and neon artworks on the walls, not to mention an actual moon hanging over the bar—talk about setting the mood. 

If you and your crew are the kind of friend group that can never decide on one cuisine for your dinner plans, a new venue that will solve all your problems has landed in the Chinatown Mall in the Valley. Coming to us from the team behind Buttery Boy, the pancake spot right next door, Mr Duncan is a massive restaurant and bar that features not one but four different kitchens, each with entirely unique menus. The collective-style concept means everyone in your group can order something completely different and eat them together—ideal for anyone with totally different tastes to their friends. 

All aboard the (sushi) train—Sushi Jiro has arrived at Westfield Chermside and is dishing up high-quality Japanese cuisine with a dining experience that is a new take on an old classic. While Sushi Jiro has over 20 venues in Victoria, this is their first Brisbane venture, and they’ve levelled up with the longest sushi train in the southern hemisphere, measuring an impressive 115 metres and seating 170. Just last year the Japanese brand unveiled the world’s first circular sushi training, spanning 30.6 metres, in Meblourne’s Westfield Doncaster, so they're accustomed to bringing the wow factor to their venues. 

If you're well-acquainted with Uncle Don in either Paddington or West End, then brace yourself for the new Woolloongabba edition, which is sleeker and bigger than ever. Landing inside the buzzing South City Square precinct, Uncle Don 3.0 has been created with both casual feeds and vibing nights out in mind, adding large group booths and a lengthy cocktail menu to their usual offering. 

If you, like us, shed a tear when Fatcow Steak & Lobster closed its doors in preparation for the demolition of Eagle Street Pier, we have good news. The Tassis Group has found a new location for their much-lauded steak restaurant, and it’s in the heart of James Street. Taking over 10 James Street, previously home to Space Furniture and David Jones, Fatcow has had a lavish glow-up in keeping with its new location, featuring two private dining rooms and circular booths surrounded by floor-to-ceiling curtains with mirrors on the ceiling above. 

Yet another stellar venue from the Tassis Group, who you’ll already know from Opa, Massimo, Fosh, Rich & Rare and the soon to open Fat Cow & Lobster, Longwang has just landed in the CBD, dishing up contemporary Asian fare to the masses. This stunning, two-and-a-half level, three-metre-wide venue has to be seen to be believed—wedged between two skyscrapers on Edward Street, it's a marvel of engineering, complete with retractable roofs on the top level for dining in the sun. 

After being covered in bright orange hoarding for months, the prime James Street space where Spoon Deli Cafe used to reside is now home to ēmmē, a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired venue eatery around a woodfire hearth in the kitchen. Open from morning to night (dinner services start from Wednesday 15 May), this stunning venue is the place for everything from a morning latte in your activewear to a swanky long lunch, and we can guarantee it’s going to be a new James Street fave. 

From the team behind Roma Street Parklands’ lush cafe The Garden Room comes a sleek new waterfront venue tucked away by the river in Hamilton’s Northshore. Riva Kitchen & Events has taken over in the space where The River Room previously resided, with a stunning fitout from Lowry Group that's a Mediterranean dream. 

A new coffee joint has hit Brisbane, but they’re certainly not the newbies on the block. Toby’s Estate has been a household name for many years and their premium roastery and flagship in Chippendale, Sydney is a testament to their superiority in the bean business. 

Food truck turned full-time laneway eatery, Tasty Pocket are Brisbane’s original pita pocket slingers and they have just established themselves in the coastal suburb of Wynnum, dishing up Greek classics and their signature pita pockets for dining in and takeaway.

Pancake lovers, prepare to make a brunch date with Fortitude Valley’s newest cafe, Buttery Boy Brisbane. A new spot from the team formerly behind Valley cafe Halo Ground, this sweet spot in Chinatown Mall is dedicated to fluffy hotcakes dubbed ‘buttercakes,’ which you can customise with housemade sweet or savoury butters in flavours like espresso, maple or Biscoff.  

Looking for a boujee lunch before the races? Or just a relaxed gourmet dinner for you and your friends, perhaps? Well, either way, Ascot’s Victory Lane has you sorted. After indulging in their menu filled with fresh and local produce, you will be walking out from Racecourse Road’s lush dining spot feeling more than satisfied. 

Just in: Good news for the inner city folk—Croix Croissant is opening in Newstead. Landing at 68 Commercial Road any day now, the crew are just waiting on council approval to open the doors on their second Brisbane location. Stay tuned for a look inside when they open...

Whether you’re looking for your new weekend local fish ‘n’ chip spot, or you only eat the finest caviar, New Farm’s new seafood market and eatery has something for you. Owner Michael Hatzifotis made a name for himself with his James Street café, Cantinho, and is now pursuing his passion for seafood with the opening of New Farm Seafood Market in Merthyr Village in New Farm. 

Not just a fine French dining spot, Woolloongabba’s C’est Bon is practically a whole French precinct, with multiple unique spaces for drinking and dining at every time of day. Though it’s been a staple of Brisbane’s dining scene for well over 15 years, the venue has been through a few changes of hands in that time—but right now you’ll find it under the expert guidance of head chef and owner Andy Ashby, who has taken the iconic eatery to new heights.

From the creators of Hawthorne's new 'it' coffee spot comes a new neighbourhood cafe for toasties and lattes, this one a little further south in Fairfield.  Already a hit with locals seeking their daily dose of caffeine, Fieldy’s is serving up curated brews, bites and vibes from a sleek but cosy locale inside Fifth Avenue Lifestyle.

Vicky Point residents, we’ve got some good news for you. Joining the Redlands ever-growing dining scene is Lakehouse Bar and Restaurant, a sleek new spot where you can spend an afternoon sipping cocktails and craft beers over water views, or book in for a sleek date night dinner without having to travel far from home.

Claw BBQ has brought its Southern charm to the southside. 

Taking over the old home of NOTA in Paddington is Attimi by Dario Manca, an experimental, 28-seat fine dining spot that combines contemporary Italian cuisine with traditional European finesse. While Attimi is Manca’s first restaurant, his resume boasts stints in many a Michelin-starred restaurant as well as time in the kitchen with Gorden Ramsay and Giovanni Pilu, so you can expect a memorable experience here. 

Trinny London, founded in 2017 by Trinny Woodall from her very own kitchen table, currently stands as one of Europe's fastest-growing beauty brands. With a focus on a fresh and natural approach to glam and skin, Trinny London has rapidly expanded their global presence. Westfield Chermside in Brisbane is now home to their very first Queensland pop-up shop, which has just opened in all its sparkling glory on Level 2, near Myer. Say goodbye to shade-matching uncertainty online—now you can confidently find your perfect fit by sampling their makeup and skincare collection in person, with their team of experts right there to help.

Joining the ever-growing line up of eateries and bars at Portside Wharf in Hamilton is Temple Boba, a stunning new bubble tea spot pouring both traditional and creative bubble teas. Here  you can design your own brewed, fruit or milk tea with your choices of flavour, temperature, sweetness level and toppings, as well as nibble on mochi doughnuts. 

Who knew that tucked away in a suburban corner of Holland Park you’d find Brisbane’s best gourmet sandwich joint? The folks at Wilbur’s General Store are the south side sandwich savants serving up quality coffee, sweet treats and, of course, delicious sandwiches from what used to be an old corner store, and, even if you’re not a local, they are worth the drive.

Take a turn off James Street, wander down Gerard’s Lane, and you’ll find the aptly named Laneway, a new hidden bagel cafe that has taken over where Cantinho used to reside. Dishing up an impressive assortment of bagels, including both breakfast and lunch options, they also offer light breakfasts, toasties, wraps, pastries and coffees, making this the perfect mid-week pitstop. 

From the hospo legends behind well-known breakfast spots Deedot Coffee House and Never Been, comes Tarragindi’s new toastie joint, Dijon. Here to shake up Brisbane’s sandwich scene, this suburban spot was inspired by the abundance of express lunch spots in Melbourne and is set to impress any lover of a good sandwich.

Toni & Guy's second Brisbane salon in Bulimba offers London's finest fashion-forward hair styles and philosphies for Brisbane east locals. Specialising in trending cuts, colouring and care, Toni & Guy pride themselves on loving your hair, and they'll bend over backwards to make sure you do too.

Originated and perfected in the UK, crumble is taking the Australian dessert world by storm—but this new treat is not your nana's apple crumble. Thankfully we didn’t have to wait long for the craze to hit Brisbane, with Crumble Cave landing in the quiet streets of Newstead. Tucked into cafe and tapas bar Hive, this hole-in-the-wall dessert spot is here to sate your winter sugar cravings. 

You might have heard of 1st Edition, Fortitude Valley’s superhero-themed bar and eatery—the theatrical spot has made a name for itself thanks to its creative cocktails, delicious share plates and of course, the iconic superheroes adorning every inch of the venue. Well, the team behind 1st Edition are intent on creating an entire comic book quarter, with a new cocktail bar behind it in California Lane and another eatery soon to come. 

If you’re familiar with the underground DJ scene in Brisbane you've probably stumbled upon this musical hub, which combines an DJ and production school, live-streaming DJ space and laneway bar. Proudly queer-owned, Hollee and Dara opened the iconic venue at the end of 2022 as an extension of their online forum and streaming hub next door, giving local musicians a new realm of possibilities and support in the local and online community.

Love healthy eats, local coffee and convenience? Then you’ll love the new Marketcart drive through located on Gympie Road in Kedron. Taking inspiration from local farmers' markets and healthy lifestyle needs, Marketcart aims to provide a wholesome alternative to eating on the go.

From the masterminds behind Deedot Coffee House, Groundhog Social, Banter Coffee House, and Three Brews Bar + Kitchen comes their biggest venue to date: Never Been. At this warm cafe where sleek modernity meets lush greenery, the team at Never Been are there to ensure every sip of coffee feels like a perfect pick-me-up. Their all-day menu boasts mouth-watering options like tiramisu french toast and Texan croque madame, perfectly complemented by a killer drinks selection. If you find yourself in Logan, this is your go-to spot.

Tucked away in Burpengary, just a little north of Brisbane, Aldo's Patisserie is worth the drive for indulgent treats that will satisfy any craving. Whether you are down for something sweet or savoury, Aldo's has you covered—with menu items like zesty lemon baked cheesecakes, fresh quiches, pulled beef brisket pie and decadent chocolate ganache tarts.

Byron Bay-born Finn Poke has come to Brisbane, bringing their Hawaiian-inspired bowls and tacos with them. The perfect blend of healthy, delicious and sustainable, Fine Poke’s bowls have taken the Gold Coast and northern NSW by storm, and now we can finally get them right here, with South Bank scoring the foodie icon along with their sister venue, Two Yolks.