Brisbane's 20 Most Popular Restaurants of 2023 So Far
These are the celebrity chef-led eateries, Japanese joints, riverside spots and trattorias you've been scoping out across 2023's first half.
There's always something to eat in Brisbane, no matter what you're craving. Hankering for Amalfi Coast-inspired bites? A Mediterranean-meets-Middle East feast by the river? A fine-dining experience on a bus? Steak hot off the grill? Whichever fits, this city of ours has just what you're looking for.
And in 2023 so far, you have been looking. So, with the year at its halfway point, these are the results. Our most-viewed restaurants of the past six months provide a snapshot of your recent faves and a roadmap of places to visit (either for the first time or the sixth). Use this list as a look back on some of your favourite eats from 2023 — and as a guide to planning the rest of your meals before 2024 hits.
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RestaurantSettimo by Guy Grossi
111 Mary Street, Brisbane City
This Amalfi Coast-inspired newcomer is star chef Guy Grossi's first Brisbane restaurant.
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RestaurantIppin Japanese Dining
97 Boundary Street, West End
This new 140-seat Japanese restaurant pairs popcorn lobster, 24-piece sashimi sets and yuzu panna cotta with sake and Matcha-gronis.
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RestaurantDa Biuso
Various Locations , Brisbane
Brisbane's first fine-diner on a bus seats 12 and serves up Mediterranean-inspired six-course degustations.
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RestaurantBianca
46 James Street, Fortitude Valley
The Same Same crew has opened a neighbouring trattoria in Ada Lane, serving up Italian dishes with an Aussie twist.
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RestaurantBabylon Brisbane
145 Eagle Street, Brisbane City
Sydney's Babylon has launched a 120-seat Brisbane restaurant by the river on Eagle Street.
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RestaurantBOS
480 Queen Street, Brisbane City
Chef Adrian Richardson has opened a new meat-heavy Brisbane restaurant on Queen Street with riverside views.
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RestaurantLa Boca Bar and Grill Brisbane
Margaret Street, Brisbane City
Stamford Plaza Brisbane is now home to an Argentinian bar and grill by the river.
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RestaurantAllonda
21 Longland Street, Newstead
This 90-seater laneway restaurant with a burrata bar hails from the Nota crew.
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RestaurantLos Felix
148 Logan Road, Woolloongabba
Woolloongabba's new hole-in-the-wall taqueria serves up Southern California-style Mexican bites over mezcal, tequila and margaritas.
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RestaurantGreca
Howard Smith Wharves, 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane
A Greek taverna from restaurateur Jonathan Barthelmess at Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves precinct.
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RestaurantSame Same
46 James Street, Fortitude Valley
A two-storey Thai eatery in Ada Lane from the Longtime crew.
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RestaurantKickin'Inn Spring Hill
477 Boundary Street, Spring Hill
Saucy seafood by the bag has landed in Spring Hill thanks to this Cajun-inspired eatery — and cutlery is very much optional.
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RestaurantNota
224 Given Terrace, Paddington
A fancy, yet affordable eatery in the former Montrachet site serving snacks from $5.
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RestaurantYamas Greek & Drink
45 Mollison Street, West End
Oysters with ouzo, lobster from the tank and cotton candy-topped spritzes are all on the menu at this new West End eatery.
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RestaurantE'cco Bistro
63 Skyring Terrace, Newstead
After 22 years on Boundary Street, this Brisbane dining institution has a new home in Newstead.
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RestaurantMei Wei
Treasury Casino, Corner Of George And Queen Streets, Brisbane
Brisbane's underground dumpling bar is serving up potstickers, dim sum and barbecued meats.
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RestaurantCasa Chow
148 Logan Road, Woolloongabba
This new pastel-hued Woolloongabba eatery serves up Chinese Peruvian dishes, and hails from the Sasso Italiano crew.
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RestaurantRamona Trattoria
131 Leicester Street, Coorparoo
Coorparoo's new casual Italian eatery features a menu that changes monthly.
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RestaurantYoko Dining
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City
A sprawling riverside restaurant with Japanese food and cocktails.
