Inspired by W Hotels’ original birthplace, The Lex channels the swagger of New York, but with a uniquely local-focused flavour. Situated on level three of the W Brisbane, the riverfront restaurant instantly scores top marks for location. The spacious venue boasts views over the Brisbane River, South Bank and beyond through floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a flow-on indoor-outdoor space that offers sweeping views from nearly every table. W Brisbane’s cutting-edge aesthetic is perfectly complemented by The Lex’s dark-toned decor and funky pops of colour, which create a moody and sophisticated, yet lively and fun ambiance. The restaurant captures the unrivalled hospitality and buzzing energy of a New York-style grill, with a commitment to hyper-local produce, natural cooking techniques and time-honoured traditions at its core. Created under the direction of W Brisbane’s chef de cuisine Pawel Klodowski, the menu takes a playful approach to familiar classics. A sumptuous selection of snacks, entrees and mains from the grill make up The Lex’s culinary offering, including Fremantle octopus hot dog with barbecue octopus, gochujang, spring onion and fresh apple, grilled North Queensland champagne lobster and dry-aged Warwick MB3 tomahawk steak with wild-garlic jus.