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Best Restaurants to open in Brisbane

2024

View from window of Supernormal Restaurant

From casual eats to fine dining, we've rounded up the best new restaurants to open in Brisbane in 2024. Whilst there were many restaurant closures, this was balanced by a raft of fantastic restaurant openings, in Brisbane CBD, inner city and throughout the suburbs. Here are all the new restaurants to check out if you haven't already:

View through glass windows at Aloria Brisbane

Aloria is Brisbane’s newest rooftop dining destination and the hero of The Star Brisbane’s Sky Deck trio

Exterior front entrance of August restaurant West End

August is quietly and understatedly one of the best restaurants in Brisbane, located in a heritage-listed church on a corner in West End

Monal Dining Newstead

One of Brisbane's hottest foodie destinations, yet with the relaxed vibe of a local neighbourhood bar and kitchen

Exterior view of Hideki Japanese

Hideki is an exquisite Japanese restaurant specializing in yakitori, hidden away behind a lit-up cherry blossom tree in Burnett Lane

Ach Wine Bar Bistro

Ach Wine Bar Bistro Hamilton

A chic modern wine bar and bistro serving exquisite Levantine-inspired cuisine that is worth travelling for

Chalong Chapel Hill

Chalong brings an authentic and delectable taste of southern Thailand cuisine to the leafy, inner-western suburb of

Attimi by Dario Manca

Night Exterior Facade view Attimi Restaurant by night, Paddington

Attimi by Dario Manca is one of Brisbane's finest Italian restaurants - a cosy and stylish 28-seat diner on Given Terrace

Medé Modern Mediterranean Restaurant

Exterior lit up corner of Mede restaurant, Bulimba

Bulimba's slick contemporary Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, Medé will transport you to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea

Naldham House Brasserie & Terrace

Artworks and tables at Naldam House Brasserie & Terrace Brisbane CBD

A stunning old-world restaurant inspired by grand hotel lobbies of the world, found at the base of heritage-listed Naldham House

Dark Shepherd is a chic contemporary Mediterranean restaurant by the Tassis Group, with a lamb-focussed menu

Mexicali Bar Y Taqueria Bulimba

A stunning pastel-hued Mexican rooftop bar and taqueria tucked away upstairs off Oxford Street

The Rose & Crown

The Rose & Crown South Brisbane

The Rose & Crown brings a cool London pub vibe to a landmark heritage-listed Queenslander

Exterior of Warisan Indonesian Restaurant Fortitude Valley

Warisan is a funky Indonesian hawker style eatery and bar located off the beaten track down a Fortitude Valley side street.

Duckfat Newstead

DuckFat brings a fresh take on French cuisine to Newstead's Haven precinct, by the owners of La Belle Vie Bistro

Interior of Azteca The Star Brisbane

A stunning restaurant and bar where Latin America meets South East Asia on the Terrace (Level 4) of The Star Brisbane

Velveteen Rabbit

Seating outside at Velveteen Rabbit Petrie Terrace

A whimsical old world restaurant and bar unlike anything else in Brisbane, with a two-hatted chef in the kitchen and a storybook-themed food and drinks menu

The Eucalyptus Room

Glass doors leading into The Eucalyptus Room

Brisbane's first dessert degustation destination is this tiny ten-seater dining room in a heritage-listed building

Hizola's Kitchen & Bar

Entry of Hizola's Kitchen Bar Fortitude Valley

A sleek contemporary Cantonese restaurant and bar from the folks behind the Gold Coast institution Mr Hizola's, located just off James Street

Exterior of Mademoiselle Portside

A chic Parisian-style bistro and bar with a creative menu and a cool summery Queensland vibe in the heart of Portside Wharf

Gum Bistro is a charming and cosy foodie's restaurant occupying an historic West End shop

Red entry doors at Uncle Wang Portside Wharf

A chic and inviting contemporary Chinese restaurant serving up some of Brisbane's best Chinese food

Fatcow on James St

Exterior entrance and doorway, Fatcow on James St Fortitude Valley

The top-tier steak and seafood restaurant brings a world of sophistication, timeless glamour and exemplary service

Longwang Brisbane City

Brisbane City's unique Hong-Kong inspired restaurant occupies a stunning multi-level 3 metre wide space

Ma Chim Rosalie

A chic contemporary restaurant and bar bringing the delicious flavours of Thai street food and cocktails to Rosalie

Entrance to Cucina Regina

Regina Cucina is an exquisite Italian restaurant offering a dining experience fit for royalty, located on The Terrace at The Star Brisbane.

Exterior side view of Cafe Disco

Cafe Disco in West End is a charming little bar and eatery, with a divine Bangladeshi- flavoured menu and a boutique wine list

Uncle Don South City

Uncle Don Woolloongabba

A slick Japanese restaurant specializing in donburi (Japanese rice bowls), located underneath Angelika Cinemas

Pompette The Star Brisbane

Say ‘bonjour’ to Tassis Group’s new French-inspired restaurant and champage bar, set to open in September 2024

Entry to Noodle Craft Graceville

A unique little noodle house in Graceville, specializing in Chinese dishes featuring authentic knife-cut noodles handmade on site

Mr Duncans Fortitude Valley

Mr Duncans is a chic, contemporary restaurant and bar in the heart of Fortitude Valley with 4 distinct kitchens under the one roof

Vela Kinn West End

A stunning 200+-seater upmarket Thai restaurant within Factory 2 of the heritage-listed Peters Ice Cream factory buildings

Exterior lit up Facade of Petite Restaurant

A stunning two-level contemporary French restaurant and wine bar located on a Fortitude Valley corner

Stunning views overlooking the Story Bridge at Supernormal Brisbane City

A vision of exquisite grandeur on Brisbane City's riverfront, boasting stunning views and a delicious Asian-influenced menu

Facade and terrace seating of Banette Bistro West End

Banette Bistro is a charming little French bistro that brings an authentic taste of France to West End at great value prices

KatsuCo Japanese Restaurant

Premium katsu dishe on timber tray at KatsuCo Japanese Restaurant

One of Brisbane's favourite Japanese restaurants has just opened on Brisbane's east side, specialising in premium katsu dishes

Justin Lane Fortitude Valley

A stunning pizzeria and rooftop bar occupying two adjoining heritage-listed Queenslander cottages on a Fortitude Valley corner

Sola Cafe Bar Restaurant

Exterior of Sola Cafe Bar Restaurant Paddington

Sola Cafe Bar Restaurant is a cafe by day that morphs into a Bhutanese restaurant (Brisbane's first!) and bar by night

Little Red Dumpling

Little Red Dumpling Woolloongabba

A funky authentic dumpling bar offering a delectable range of delicious jiaoizi (Chinese dumplings) and tsingtao beer

Grazing share plates at Firma Italian South Brisbane

A rich and authentic casual Italian dining experience featuring the flavours of southern Italy, including a tiramisu trolley

Smokehouse Meat & Co

Interior dining area at Restaurant Interior dining room Smokehouse Meat & Co South Bank

A slick flame grill restaurant and bar located on South Bank's popular Little Stanley St dining precinct

Sokyo Brisbane CBD

One of Sydney's most beloved Japanese restaurants is the newest dining sensation that has opened at The Star Brisbane

Alfresco area, Babblers Brisbane CBD

Babblers is a casual all-day diner located sky-high, 100m above ground, on The Star Brisbane's level 23 Sky Deck

3Bros Korean Bistro

3Bros Korean Bistro

This authentic Korean street food eatery on King St, Bowen Hills specialises in kimbap (K-style sushi)

Interior render of Seoul Garden Sunnybank

Seoul Garden is a a mega all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and Hot Pot restaurant occupying a colossal 800sqm space in Market Square

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