Best Restaurants in Brisbane (2026)
Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? We've rounded up 310 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
310 spots
hôntô
Sleek, dimly lit Japanese eatery featuring a raw bar, sharing plates & imaginative mains, plus sake.
Adda @ Oxford - Soulful Indian Cuisine
Restaurants in Bulimba, Brisbane.
Sono Japanese Restaurant | Portside Wharf
$$Modern Japanese food, a teppanyaki bar and a sake tasting menu in a refined riverfront space.
Rogue Bistro
$$Spacious venue with contemporary, minimalist decor, and a small, refined Modern European menu.
NAÏM
$$Stylish restaurant serving reimagined, traditional flavours from the Mediterranean & Middle East.
À la Bonne Franquette
Restaurants in New Farm, Brisbane.
Goodtime Bistro - YUM CHA CHA CHA
Restaurants in West End, Brisbane.
Melrose Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
Cafes in Bulimba, Brisbane.
Fatcow on James St
Restaurants in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
Pappa Flock - Chermside
Cafes in Chermside, Brisbane.
El Camino Cantina Chermside
$$Restaurants in Chermside, Brisbane.
Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen - Indooroopilly
$$Restaurants in Indooroopilly, Brisbane.
THE PRAWNSTER
Breezy seafood restaurant offering open-air seating on a pontoon, plus dining on a moored trawler.
Toscano Bar & Kitchen
$$Restaurants in Brisbane CBD, Brisbane.
The Burrow
$$Vibrant, colourful place with chalk art, locally roasted coffee, craft beers and creative pizzas.
Eat Street Northshore
Lively venue at a former container wharf featuring stalls with international street eats & beer.
Brunswick Hotel
$$Airy, split-level pub with a modern feel and outdoor areas, for international pub grub and karaoke.
Genkotsu Ramen Toowong
$Intimate, down-to-earth operation specialising in Japanese ramen with a variety of toppings.
Restaurants in Brisbane — FAQs
What are the best restaurants in Brisbane?+
Our top-rated restaurants in Brisbane are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Brisbane restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many restaurants are listed in Brisbane?+
We currently feature 310 restaurants across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.