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Botany

A dining oasis in Gasworks Plaza where you'll find seriously good classic food with a creative twist

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A dining oasis in Gasworks Plaza where you'll find seriously good classic food with a creative twist

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Quality modern Australian restaurants in Brisbane. Independent reviews by Must do Brisbane.

Mr Duncans Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Mr Duncans
Mr Duncans is a chic, contemporary restaurant and bar in the heart of Fortitude Valley with 4 distinct kitchens under the one roof
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Flaming & Co, Hamilton
Hamilton
Flaming & Co
Flaming & Co sets itself apart with signature woodfired cooking, including dishes such as whole smoked duck and
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Adelita Wine Bar
Wynnum
Adelita Wine Bar
Adelita is a chic wine and tapas bar on Brisbane's bayside, boasting fabulous food, wine, sea breezes & water views
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Newstead
Stratton Bar & Kitchen
Two historic World War II hangars have been transformed into a spectacular New York-inspired supper club
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Knowhere, Spring Hill
Spring Hill
Knowhere
Spring Hill's stunning unique restaurant and bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner & drinks, offering fab foodie fare
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Strangers Dining Room
Parliament House
Strangers' Restaurant
Visitors can enjoy an exquisite two or three-course lunch in the historic Strangers' dining room at Parliament House
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Wooden Horse Restaurant, Clayfield
Clayfield
Wooden Horse Restaurant & Bar
More than just a beautiful space, Wooden Horse is a serious foodie destination, thanks to new owner Chef Nick Alba and
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Seating area with district views of the Gap
The Gap
The Gap Tavern
Perched on a hill at the base of a disused 19th century granite quarry is this family friendly destination
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Newstead
Rogue Bistro
Rogue Bistro is a spiffy little beacon of fine wining and dining in a dim lit Newstead warehouse
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Brisbane's first produce markets building in the evening
Brisbane
Malt Dining & Bar
Occupying one of Brisbane’s oldest buildings from which the city’s first produce markets operated in 1865-68
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Harvey's Bistro, Fortitude Valley, James Street, Brisbane
Fortitude Valley
Harvey's Bar & Bistro
This upmarket bistro in a cool summerhouse style setting has become something of a James Street institution
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