• News

    Now Open: South Bank's Sizzling Argentinian Newcomer Calida Is Your New Go-To for Steak on Grey Street

    Menu highlights include empanadas to start with, then bistec tartar, pressed beef short ribs, chorizo pork sausages and dulce de leche cookie sandwiches for dessert.

  • News

    The Best Advice Ever: Tarts Anon's Gareth Whitton and Koko Black's Remco Brigou on the Value of Collaboration

    When a top chocolatier and pastry chef come together, magic happens — and this pair told us all about it.

  • News

    KFC's Latest Pop-Up Will Get You Celebrating a Chicken-Filled Midyear Christmas in the Blue Mountains

    At the Colonel's Lodge, you'll spend two nights in a wood-panelled mansion with unlimited KFC Christmas spreads to feast on.

  • News

    Now Open: Petite Is Fortitude Valley's New French Restaurant and Wine Bar From the Happy Boy and Snack Man Crew

    East Street just scored another place to eat, this time switching the focus away from Chinese cuisine — and with 20 dishes and 20 matching wines on the menu.

  • News

    First Look: Andrew McConnell's Supernormal Sibling Bar Miette Is Bringing Euro Vibes to Queen Street

    This newcomer is a terrace cafe and a wine bar — and it's opening by the Brisbane River ahead of Supernormal's launch in the Queensland capital.

  • News

    2024's James Street Food and Wine Trail Will Get You Spending a Huge Weekend Feasting in Fortitude Valley

    When it closes down the roadway for a jam-packed Sunday, this year's Market Day will feature 39 stalls — the event's most in its 12-year history.

Latest Guides
  • News

    Coming Soon: Felix Street's Heritage-Listed Naldham House Is Reopening as a New Dining and Drinking Hub

    The three-storey, almost 140-year-old building will feature three venues in one, with the first two set to welcome in Brisbanites from July 2024.

  • News

    Chef Motokichi Yukimura From Kyoto's Kichi Kichi Is Bringing His Viral Omurice Back to Australia

    This is the second time in 2024 that the Japanese chef is hitting Sydney and Brisbane to whip up his specialty dish.

  • News

    Roma Street Parkland's Winter Food Festival Providore Park Is Returning in 2024 for Another Weekend of Picnics

    Chefs Ben Williamson and Arte Assavakavinvong feature on the masterclass lineup, and Lune Croissanterie and New Farm Confectionery will be among the stalls.

  • News

    Sunnybank's Beloved Food Trail Is Returning for Its Tenth Edition This Winter with $2, $3 and $5 Dishes

    Start putting your spare change aside for this self-guided feast in Brisbane's south, with everything from dumplings to hot cakes on the menu.

  • News

    Now Open (Again): Single O Has Extended Its Newstead Cafe and Added Coffee Flights to the Menu

    The Australian coffee roaster only launched its Brisbane base in 2023, complete with self-serve taps — and now it's nearly twice as big.

  • News

    Josh Niland's Latest Cookbook Has Won One of the Top Gongs at the 2024 James Beard Awards

    Chinese Australian food writer Hetty Lui McKinnon was also named among this year's top cookbook authors, illustrators, designers and food journalists.

Latest Places
  • Restaurant

    Seoul Garden Korean BBQ and Hotpot

    341 Mains Road, Sunnybank

    This Melbourne-born chain has launched its first Brisbane Korean BBQ and hotpot buffet restaurant in Sunnybank.

  • Restaurant

    Aloria

    33 William Street, Brisbane City

    A visit here means pairing Brisbane vistas with European-influenced steak and seafood dishes atop Queen's Wharf Sky Deck.

  • Restaurant

    Luc Lac

    33 William Street, Brisbane City

    Vietnamese and Thai flavours are on the menu at Ghanem Group's Queen's Wharf restaurant and bar.

  • Restaurant

    Central

    340 Queen Street, Brisbane City

    Sat beneath Queen Street, Southside's sibling dumpling bar is your moody CBD spot for a Hong Kong-inspired bite.

  • Cafe

    Frankie's Woombye

    2 Blackall Street, Woombye

    One of QLD's most popular cafes is hidden in the Sunny Coast hinterland.

  • Bar

    Byblós Brisbane

    39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

    This Portside favourite has relaunched after 18 years with a revamped look and refreshed Lebanese menu.

  • Restaurant

    Mademoiselle

    39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

    Rise Bakery's Harry Ohayon and Maxime Bournazel have doubled their footprint at Portside with this Parisian bistro.

  • Restaurant

    Cucina Regina

    33 William Street, Brisbane City

    A sibling to the Gold Coast's Cucina Vivo and Sydney's Cucina Porto, Queen's Wharf's resident Italian eatery takes its cues from old-school trattorias.

  • Bar

    Azteca

    33 William Street, Brisbane City

    Queen's Wharf's opulent Latin American-inspired restaurant is filled with greenery — and fond of agave.

  • Restaurant

    Dumbo

    39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

    Stacked burgers, dirty water dogs and fish sandos are on the menu at this Portside burger bar from the Red Hook crew.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Calida Is the New 180-Seat Argentinian Steakhouse That's Getting Sizzling at South Bank

    The hospitality company behind Olé Restaurant, Mucho Mexicano and Vici Italian is adding another eatery to South Brisbane.

  • News

    Now Open: Lucky Egg Is Back Slinging Fried Chicken at The Brightside Four Nights a Week

    Tuck into chicken burgers and chook pieces in the live music venue's beer garden, or pick some up from the window to take away.

  • News

    It's Official: Neil Perry Has Been Named an Icon by One of the World's Top Culinary Awards

    The World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2024 honoured the top Sydney chef with its coveted Woodford Reserve Icon Award.

  • News

    Paddington's NOTA Is Closing Its Doors After Six Years — But Another Hospitality Figure Is Taking Over the Space

    Come August, the Given Terrace restaurant will say goodbye, with co-owners and chefs Kevin Docherty and Sebastiaan de Kort focusing on Newstead's Allonda.

  • News

    Cheese Toast Returns: Fritzenberger South Bank Has Brought Back Everyone's Sizzler Favourite

    The Brisbane burger joint has gotten its hands on an original cheese toast machine — and you can nab a piece for free with a burg or main dish purchase for a week.

  • News

    We Challenged an Editor to Eat Nothing But 7-Eleven Food Using the Menulog App For a Week

    Our writer accepted a challenge to test just how convenient a convenience store can be.

Latest Events
  • Event

    OHM

    Fri, 28 Feb - Sat, 22 Mar 2025

    Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

    From King Stingray to Brisbane's largest neuro-inclusive silent disco, Brisbane Powerhouse's Festival of Other Music boasts a stellar 2025 lineup.

  • Event

    Margs-a-Million

    Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

    Southside Restaurant, South Brisbane

    This returning margarita festival at Southside is pairing 'ritas, mariachi tunes, and a mezcal and tequila tasting station bites with whipped up with the Baja crew.

  • Event

    March Into Margarita

    Sat, 1 Mar - Mon, 31 Mar 2025

    Fish Lane, South Brisbane

    Fish Lane is dedicating the entire month of March to margaritas and marg-fuelled events.

  • Event

    Living Room Bar's Bar Swap Series: Maybe Sammy

    Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

    Living Room Bar, Brisbane City

    This watering hole at W Brisbane is hosting bar swaps with other top spots for a sip, starting with a world-renowned Sydney favourite.

  • Event

    Beermuda

    Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

    Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

    This four-stop brewery crawl will take you hopping and sipping your way through the southside's busy beer scene.

  • Event

    Feel Good Program

    Sat, 1 Mar - Thu, 1 May 2025

    South Bank Parklands, Brisbane

    Bend, stretch, splash and dance your way through spring at South Bank's free exercise classes.

  • Event

    HSW Margarita Week

    Thu, 20 Feb - Sun, 2 Mar 2025

    Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City

    Spend 11 days sipping margaritas by the river at Howard Smith Wharves, and tucking into Mexican-inspired dishes from Stanley Chef Louis Tikaram.

  • Event

    Corteo — Cirque du Soleil

    Thu, 18 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep 2025

    Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall

    Focusing on a clown imagining his funeral procession, this dazzling hit filled with acrobatic wonders features the Montreal-based company's first-ever central stage setup.

  • Event

    Hans Zimmer Live

    Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

    Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall

    Hear 'Dune', 'Gladiator', 'Interstellar' 'The Lion King' and more performed by a live orchestra and a full band.

  • Event

    Not on Your Rider

    Multiple single dates

    Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City

    This Brisbane music game show takes place live, featuring different musicians each time — and you can play along.

  • News

    Now Open: South Bank Is Home to Brisbane's First Two Yolks and Finn Poke Right Next Door to Each Other

    Whether you’re keen on burgers and beers or bowls and tacos, you’ll now find them on Grey Street thanks to these two chains setting up shop.

  • News

    Important Doughnut News: Krispy Kreme Is Giving Away 100,000 Freebies for National Doughnut Day 2024

    If you love Krispy Kreme's sweet glazed doughnuts, the best day of the year is upon us again.

  • News

    Just Like Its Meatless Meatballs, IKEA Is Now Serving Up Plant-Based Hot Dogs at Its Australian Stores

    That $2 hot dog on the way to the car now comes in a meat-free version made with rice protein, carrot, onion and apple.

  • News

    Josh and Julie Niland's Saint Peter Is the Only Australian Eatery on 2024's World's Top 50 Restaurants Longlist

    The Sydney seafood favourite is no stranger to accolades, and picks up some new global recognition before moving into new digs in July.

  • News

    Eleven Australian Eateries Have Been Named on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants List for 2024

    Sydney and Melbourne are officially home to Australia's best steak restaurants — with the Harbour City's Margaret coming in third.

  • News

    Now Open: Northshore Brisbane Has Scored an Airy New Riverside Eatery in Riva Kitchen & Events

    The team behind The Garden Room in Roma Street Parklands is now serving up tiramisu overnight oats, truffled scrambled eggs and angus rib-eyes in Hamilton.

  • News

    Coming Soon: The Gambaro Group's New Black Hide Steak and Seafood Will Be Perched by the River at Queen's Wharf

    The Treasury's steakhouse is moving to bigger digs, seating 240 people as part of The Terrace at the Brisbane CBD's soon-to-open new precinct.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Andrew McConnell Isn't Just Bringing Supernormal to Brisbane — He's Also Opening Bar Miette

    The European-inspired terrace bar will sit above Supernormal, serving up everything from breakfast to cocktails — and Brisbane River and Story Bridge views.

  • News

    Now Open: Uncle Don Has Expanded Its Donburi Empire with a New Eatery at Woolloongabba's South City Square

    Already slinging Japanese rice bowls in Paddington and West End, this chain has brought 20-plus variations of the dish to its biggest venue yet.

  • News

    KFC Is Opening a Two-Day-Only Crispery Where Everything Is Double-Breaded and Fried — Including Cheesecake and PB&Js

    This Sydney pop-up will give desserts, sandwiches, broccolini and asparagus the KFC treatment — and it's slinging free burgers, too.

  • News

    Now Open: Wagyu Tasting Boards and Booths with Floor-to-Ceiling Curtains Await at Fatcow on James Street

    Also on offer at the relocated steakhouse: gold-wrapped steaks, caviar, lobster and ten types of cheese for dessert.

  • News

    Now Open: Longwang Is Serving Up Modern-Asian Dishes in a CBD Spot That Was Previously a Void Between Buildings

    It might measure just three metres in width, but this Edward Street newcomer also boasts a rooftop bar and a cocktail lounge.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Sbagliata Is Portside's New Italian Restaurant From the Chef Behind Ramona Trattoria

    The 120-seater eatery will set up shop next to seafood spot Fosh — and feature an open kitchen with its own pasta room.

  • News

    Messina Will Give You a Free Scoop of Vanilla Slice-Inspired Gelato Today If You Have Snapchat on Your Phone

    The limited-edition Oh Snap! flavour features vanilla custard gelato, passionfruit puree and caramelised puff pastry pieces.

  • News

    Now Open: Emme Is the New Woodfired Eatery That's Taken Over Spoon Deli Cafe's Old James Street Digs

    Breakfast, brunch and lunch here — and soon dinner — means enjoying a Jordanian- and Moroccan-inspired menu across from James St Market.

  • News

    First Look: Fatcow Is Reopening in Luxe New James Street Digs with Gold-Wrapped Steaks on the Menu

    When it launches on Wednesday, May 8, the former Eagle Street Pier steakhouse will also serve wagyu tasting boards and a 300-strong wine list in its new Fortitude Valley location.

  • News

    Here's Everywhere That You Should Eat and Drink When Culinary Festival Dine BNE City Returns for 2024

    You've got more than 90 dining offers to take advantage of at 50-plus venues throughout June, including $25 lunch specials, blindfolded meals and winter roasts.

  • News

    The Best Places in Brisbane to Treat Your Mum on Mother's Day (or Any Day)

    Try slightly harder than your favourite sticky dive bar — your mum deserves it.

  • News

    Now Open: Toby's Estate's New Brisbane Flagship Cafe in Newstead Will Pour 80-Plus Unique Types of Coffee a Year

    The sleek new caffeine-slinging spot features a round coffee bar in the middle of its space, complete with an espresso bar, filter bar and training bar.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Sokyo Is Opening a Brisbane Restaurant with "Sashimi Florist" Alex Yu at the Helm

    Set to open in August, the first Queensland outpost for the acclaimed Sydney Japanese fine-diner will be part of the Queen’s Wharf precinct.

  • News

    Now Open: Fonzie Abbott Is Pouring Coffees at Its New Espresso Bar and Roastery in Newstead

    This caffeine-slinging chain keeps expanding, adding a fourth Brisbane site alongside its existing venues in Albion, New Farm and Lutwyche.

  • News

    Gelato Messina Has Whipped Up Handmade Chocolate Bars for Mother's Day If You Want to Be Your Mum's Favourite

    This eight-bar box includes passionfruit yuzu caramel, tea and biscuits, and cannoli and hazelnut flavours.

  • News

    Now Open: Australian Roaster Single O Now Boasts Two Tokyo Cafes — and a Shibuya Coffee Bar Is on the Way

    Ryogoku Roastworks features a cafe and a roastery, while the brand's upcoming Shibuya venue will debut a new coffee bar concept.

  • News

    Howard Smith Wharves and Chef Orazio D'Elia Are Bringing Back Their Riverside Italian Food Market in 2024

    After debuting in 2023, Festa Italiana is returning for a second serving of vodka rigatoni, porchetta focaccia, Italian vino and spritzes.

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