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Best Date Night Spots in Brisbane

Updated: Jul 31, 2025

Looking to impress a first date or spoil a long-term love? Brisbane is brimming with charming spots that make the perfect backdrop for a romantic night out. From cosy bistros to stunning waterfront restaurants, here are 10 of the most romantic restaurants in Brisbane we suggest booking for your next date night.

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Stanley Restaurant – Brisbane City

River views, soft lighting, and some of the best Cantonese in town, look no further than Stanley Restaurant for your next date night. Share a whole Peking duck and a few cocktails, while overlooking the Brisbane River and city lights. It’s hard to beat for atmosphere.

Sokyo – The Star Brisbane

Sokyo brings modern Japanese dining to a luxe new level. It's all about delicate sashimi, standout sushi, and cocktails with a twist—ideal for an elevated night out with someone who appreciates the finer things in life. 

Deer Duck Bistro – Auchenflower

Quirky and romantic, Deer Duck Bistro is like stepping into a vintage baronial hall. Think antique furniture, soft candlelight, oil paintings and a degustation menu that’s perfect for settling in and savouring every bite with a special someone.

Attimi by Dario Manca – Paddington

One of Brisbane's finest Italian Restaurants, Attimi by Dario Manca is cosy, refined and deeply charming. The Modern Italian menu is seasonal and sumptuous, the wine list is top tier and the intimate setting makes it feel as though you've got the entire restaurant to yourself. 

The Fifty Six – Brisbane City

Located on the top level of heritage-listed Naldham House, The Fifty Six delivers a sophisticated modern Cantonese dining experience. The stunning space featuring grand arched windows and striking art pieces creates the ultimate romantic atmosphere that is sure to wow your date. 

August – West End

August is a charm-filled restaurant located in a beautiful heritage-listed church on a corner in West End. With soaring ceilings, original windows, and a Euro-inspired menu that’s truly divine, it’s a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Consider it a date night worth worshipping.

Stilts Dining – Brisbane City

Perched 10 metres above the river at the end of the Kangaroo Point Bridge, Stilts offers one of Brisbane’s most unique dining experiences. With panoramic views of the city, Story Bridge and river, plus a menu of locally sourced steak and seafood, it’s a date night spot that truly stands above the rest.

Montrachet - Bowen Hills

The epitome of fine French dining in Brisbane, Montrachet exudes all of the old world charm of a fine Parisian brasserie, and with a menu devised by a Michelin-trained chef. The nearest thing to taking your date to Paris without leaving Brisbane.

Supernormal – Brisbane City

With sweeping river views and a bold, Asian-influenced menu, Supernormal is as impressive as its striking interiors. Designed for sharing, it’s a vibrant, stylish spot that brings a touch of Melbourne cool to Brisbane’s date night scene.

Perspective Dining – Fortitude Valley

Dining at Perspective is something else entirely. With just 12 seats and a seasonal tasting menu crafted by head chef Callum Lomas—who’s legally blind—it’s intimate, theatrical and genuinely moving. One for those nights when you want to do something really special.

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