Restaurants Brisbane | The Weekend Edition

Pavement Whispers: Lúc Lắc, Ghanem Group’s new Indochine-inspired restaurant and bar, is opening at The Star Brisbane in September

22 Jul 2024

The countdown is on to the official opening of The Star Brisbane, the glitzy centrepiece of the long-gestating Queen's Wharf development. Even with the precinct's multi-stage opening slated to commence on Thursday August 29, the team behind The Star Brisbane is still dropping news of venues joining its cadre of dining destinations. In September, Ghanem Group – the team behind Blackbird, Donna Chang and more – will open Lúc Lắc, a restaurant and bar showcasing the flavours of Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore in chic tropical-inspired surrounds. Here's what we know ... more

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First look – Andrew McConnell’s Supernormal opens in Brisbane City

18 Jul 2024

The time has finally come. Perhaps one of Brisbane’s most anticipated restaurants, Supernormal, is ready to open. Forget the neon-lit, industrial, Tokyo-inspired aesthetic of its Melbourne counterpart, however – Supernormal Brisbane embraces its subtropical home, penning a new chapter of its story with a warm, welcoming setting, refreshed menu and energetic team. Ahead of its official opening on Tuesday July 23, here’s everything you need to know about Andrew McConnell and Jo McGann’s second Brisbane venture. more

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Colour, cocktails and classic cuisine – Naldham House, The City’s landmark new dining hub, has opened to the public

18 Jul 2024

After many months of waiting, Naldham House – DAP & Co.'s landmark hospitality hub – is finally set to open to the public on Thursday July 18. Housing a European-style brasserie, a sun-soaked alfresco terrace bar and a late-night cocktail joint (plus one more venue still to be announced), Naldham House is poised to make a pivotal mark on Brisbane's dining scene. Take a tour inside before the venue launches later this week ... more

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First look – James Street icon Cru Bar & Cellar has been revitalised with an eye-popping upgrade

18 Jul 2024

After a significant refurbishment, long-running James Street institution Cru Bar & Cellar is back and is better than ever. The cherished wine bar, restaurant and bottle shop softly reopened earlier this month, showing off a luxurious new look alongside a retooled menu and a bolstered cellar list weighing in at more than 2000 bottles. Though modernised and elevated, Cru Bar & Cellar's makeover maintains the service-centric spirit that has made the iconic venue a fixture of the scene for more than 20 years. Take a peek inside ... more

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The Independent, Brisbane Airport’s new elevated eatery and bar, launches with an offering shaped by Luke Mangan

11 Jul 2024

Brisbane's hottest new dining destination isn't located in The City or Fortitude Valley – it can be found right near the Virgin terminals at Brisbane Domestic Airport. The Independent is a brand-new nosh spot where travellers departing from or visiting our fine city can enjoy fare from a rotating roster of some of Australia's finest chefs. The venue's first chef in residence is none other than Luke Mangan, who is putting his acclaimed talents towards a menu showcasing Queensland's finest produce. Got a flight coming up? Head to the airport a little bit earlier for seafood towers, Mooloolaba prawn rolls and tuna sashimi tacos. more

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Mark your calendars – The Star Brisbane at Queen’s Wharf has set its official opening date

04 Jul 2024

After months of anticipation, we now finally have the official word on when Destination Brisbane Consortium's Queen's Wharf precinct will open to the public. On Thursday August 29, The Star Brisbane will cut the ribbon on its new hotel, casino and a number of dining concepts. At the same time, 7.4-ha of public space will also be unveiled. Here's what you can expect ... more

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The recap: the best new Brisbane restaurants, bars and cafes this month

04 Jul 2024

As we approached the halfway point of the year, some of our most-anticipated openings finally materialised. Last month, we welcomed a European-inspired terrace bar from a Melbourne-based hospitality powerhouse, an orange-hued retro diner serving some of the best burgers in Brisbane, a French-style wine bar and bistro hybrid, a timber-clad bar specialising in vermouth and low-ABV sips, and a new neighbourhood joint from some suds-slinging stalwarts. Was June the biggest month of the year so far? You be the judge! Here's what we loved ... more

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Brisbane City welcomes Bar Miette, Andrew McConnell’s new European-inspired terrace bar

27 Jun 2024

Gimlet. Supernormal. Cumulus Inc. Cutler & Co. Marion. These are some of Australia’s most lauded venues, all with two key things in common – their founders, Andrew McConnell and Jo McGann. The duo has made their mark in Melbourne with their dynamic and varied array of venues and now, luckily for us, they have set their sights on Brisbane. Their first venue, Bar Miette, is an entirely new concept for Andrew and Jo, and we were treated to a special preview ahead of its official opening. more

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The round-up: Brisbane’s biggest food openings of the year (so far)

27 Jun 2024

And just like that, we're in the second half of 2024. Yep, the first six months of the year were a blur, but that was to be expected with the cracking pace of new openings we were covering every week. Before we commence our sprint onwards, we'd like to catch our breath and reflect on the good things the first half of 2024 has brought us, including striking French-inspired wine bar and bistro hybrids, cosy cafes serving Korean-style eats, cornetto-slinging Italian bakeries, fetching fire-powered restaurants and Instagram-conquering cafes. Here's what we loved, in alphabetical order. more

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South Bank heats up with the arrival of Calida, a new Argentinian-inspired steakhouse from Alemré Hospitality Group

20 Jun 2024

On Wednesday June 19, the crew at Alemré Hospitality Group lit the coals at its brand-new concept – an Argentinian-inspired restaurant harnessing the power of fire. At Calida, guests can sit down to plates of hand-sealed empanadas, spicy chorizo, grilled octopus and succulent steaks, best enjoyed with a glass of malbec, spicy margaritas or a Fernet con coca. more

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Pavement Whispers: Sushi Room is expanding its presence in The Calile with a new bar extension

20 Jun 2024

Two years after Sushi Room made its grand debut inside The Calile Hotel, the high-end Japanese restaurant is undergoing some renovations. Sushi Room is set to expand into a neighbouring tenancy, installing a new bar area and entrance on Doggett Street. more

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The round-up: Brisbane’s best ramen spots to beat the winter chill

20 Jun 2024

Once the mercury starts to drop, our craving for bone-warming broths and chewy noodles spikes. Forget all about your five-pack of instant noodles – Brisbane's ramen scene is jam-packed with a bunch of phenomenal options. ⁠We’ve compiled a list of the best spots to get your slurp on, which we reckon is worth a hearty (r)amen! Read on to see which places made the cut!⁠ more

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Petite, the new French-inspired bistro and wine bar from the Happy Boy team, makes a splash in The Valley

13 Jun 2024

It's a French affair at Petite, Fortitude Valley's striking new dining destination. The newest culinary concept from the team that brought you Happy Boy and Snack Man is riffing on French bistro culture, serving a free-wheeling menu of divine dishes alongside a keenly curated list of French wines. Come and take a look inside ... more

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Pavement Whispers: Little Provence, a neighbourhood French bistro serving home-style fare, is opening next week in Eatons Hill

06 Jun 2024

The co-owner of one of Brisbane's finest French restaurants is bringing a taste of home-style French fare to the outer fringes of Brisbane. Next week, Romain Maunier, co-owner of La Cache à Vín in Spring Hill, will unveil Little Provence in Eatons Hill – an approachable bistro serving the likes of cheese souffle, beef bourguignon and Provence-style lamb shanks, with a clutch of phenomenal French wines also on the cards. Here's what we know ... more

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Pavement Whispers: Azteca, a new Latin American-inspired concept from the Soko Rooftop team, is opening at Queen’s Wharf

06 Jun 2024

The grand opening of Queen's Wharf is set to be a landmark event for Brisbane as a whole, but its dining scene is shaping up to be the biggest beneficiary. Several home-grown hospitality groups will be opening new venues inside the world-class precinct, including Potentia Solutions Leisure, the brains behind glamorous venues like Soko Rooftop, Lina Rooftop and Carmen Tequileria. In August the team will cut the ribbon on its most ambitious project to date – Azteca, an intricately designed venue that will serve Latin American eats with an Asian twist. Here's what we know ... more

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Cuisines collide at Mr Duncans, The Valley’s new multi-kitchen dining destination

30 May 2024

Following the hugely successful debut of its brunch-slinging sibling Buttery Boy, the team behind Mr Duncans has finally pulled back the curtain on its long-awaiting multi-kitchen dining hub. Serving everything from wok-tossed Singapore chilli crab and market-fresh sashimi to potato pizzas with miso brown butter, cheeseburger gyozas and fire-licked steaks, Mr Duncans is a treat for folks with globe-trotting taste buds. more

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The round up: find the best banquet for your buck with these five options $50 or less

30 May 2024

In this era of penny pinching, dining out should be a source of comfort and indulgence, not extra stress. Fortunately, plenty of restaurants offer a trusty banquet menu to keep any order envy or indecision at bay. We’ve rounded up five Brisbane venues serving delicious and abundant banquet meals – all for $50 or less! more

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Uncle Don has brought its bougie rice bowls to South City Square

30 May 2024

Earlier this month, Woolloongabba was the welcome recipient of a brand-new outpost from Uncle Don. The popular Japanese-inspired eatery has brought its menu of drool-worthy donburi to South City Square, opening a sleek 100-seater site where guests can devour katsu pork sandos, teritaki-glazed wagyu dons and plates of sashimi. Come and have a look around ... more

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Paddington welcomes Ma Chim, a new Thai-inspired eatery and bar serving snacks, salads and sizzling specialties

23 May 2024

Rosalie Village continues to evolve into one of the best precincts to dine in Brisbane's west. Joining the ranks of the neighbourhoods cadre of eateries is Ma Chim, a Thai-inspired chow house and micro bar from a pair of kitchen-savvy siblings. Offering everything from Esan-style sausages and Peking duck baos to wagyu Thai boat noodles and tom yum hot pots, Ma Chim's menu is well worth exploring. more

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Tassis Group’s luxe steakhouse Fatcow unveils its sleek new James Street location

16 May 2024

If you've noticed the aroma of woodsmoke floating down James Street recently, you probably caught a whiff of Fatcow on James St – the brand-new steakhouse and seafood restaurant from Tassis Group. The super-busy restaurant crew has brought Fatcow back to life in luxe digs on James Street's northern end, pulling back the curtains on a sleek monochromatic space and debuting a spruced-up menu filled with live seafood and sublime steaks sourced from Australia's best producers. Part rebirth, part sophisticated glow-up, Fatcow on James St is now primed and ready to gun for a spot amongst Brisbane's best protein palaces. Take a look inside ... more