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Shunsai

A real slice of Japan in Brisbane is this pocket-sized upmarket restaurant and bar found tucked away under a schmick apartment block

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A real slice of Japan in Brisbane is this pocket-sized upmarket restaurant and bar found tucked away under a schmick apartment block

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The Must Do Brisbane guide to the go-to restaurants in East Brisbane. Pictures and reviews.

East Brisbane

Olli Italiano

Olli Italiano is a charming contemporary Italian eatery and bar serving up delicious pizzas, pasta and antipasti as well as Italian cocktails

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East Brisbane

The German Club

For a rollicking good night in an old-fashioned community setting, The German Club, one of Brisbane’s best kept secrets, is the place

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East Brisbane

La Bodega Taqueria

A bright and breezy terracotta-hued Mexican restaurant located in a tiny precinct of eateries off Lytton Rd

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East Brisbane

Pawpaw Cafe

Inhabiting an historic shop on Stanley Street is this all-day brunch cafe and Pan Asian restaurant by night

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East Brisbane

Future Magic Brewing Co

A convivial suburban microbrewery tucked away in an industrial side street, serving cool beers & hot pizza

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East Brisbane

KCS Chicken

A hidden gem of a Korean fried chicken eatery occupying an historic shop in East Brisbane

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East Brisbane

The Barra Boys

The Barra Boys is East Brisbane’s go-to for top-notch fish & chips and mouth-watering burgers

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East Brisbane

Shunsai

Shunsai is a real slice of Japan in Brisbane - a pocket-sized upmarket Japanese restaurant and bar found tucked away

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East Brisbane

Banana Leaf

Banana Leaf dishes up top-notch Thai fare in a funky setting

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May 24 - Jun 8

Sustainable BNE Festival 2025

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Make Music Month 2025

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Education Fair

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Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2025

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