The Most Popular Restaurants in Brisbane for 2022

These are the luxe sushi joints, Italian havens and messy seafood joints you flocked to this year.
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Published on December 15, 2022
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    Kickin'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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    Nota

    224 Given Terrace, Paddington

    A fancy, yet affordable eatery in the former Montrachet site serving snacks from $5.

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    Greca

    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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    Sono

    39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

    Japanese fine dining on the Brisbane River.

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    Mei 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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    Bianca

    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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    Bisou Bisou

    458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

    The all-day French restaurant with an oyster and caviar bar.

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    OTTO Brisbane

    Sidon Street, South Brisbane

    The revamped site now features three Otto ventures, including its restaurant, a waterside bar and an events space.

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    Gemelli Italian James St

    15 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    The Gold Coast-based chain has opened its first Brisbane location on James Street, serving up bistecca, deep-fried dessert gnocchi and Sicilian margaritas.

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    Yoko Dining

    5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

    A sprawling riverside restaurant with Japanese food and cocktails.

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    Essa Restaurant

    181 Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley

    The latest venture from ex-Gauge chef Phil Marchant, this new fine diner focuses on locally sourced ingredients.

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    Yamas 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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    Same Same

    46 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    A two-storey Thai eatery in Ada Lane from the Longtime crew.

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    Sushi Room

    48 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    Hailing from the team behind Hellenika and SK Steak & Oyster, James Street's Japanese fine-diner serves up caviar rolls and wasabi cocktails.

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    E'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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    Casa 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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    Stanley

    5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

    A two-level Cantonese bar and restaurant at Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves.

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    One Fish Two Fish

    708 Main Street, Kangaroo Point

    Kangaroo Point's new home of fish 'n' chips.

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    Allonda

    21 Longland Street, Newstead

    This 90-seater laneway restaurant with a burrata bar hails from the Nota crew.

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    Beirut Bazaar

    111 Boundary Street, West End

    This new West End eatery serves up Lebanese mezze, savoury pastries, cocktails and shawarma.

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