Brisbane's 20 Most Popular Restaurants of 2022 So Far

These are the seafood-in-a-bag joints, dumpling spots, croissant havens and leafy cafes you've been scoping out so far this year.
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June 28, 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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    Industry Beans Newstead

    18 Proe Street, Newstead

    Find the Melbourne coffee pioneer's famed bubble tea cold brews at its original Brisbane outpost.

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    Sono

    39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

    Japanese fine dining on the Brisbane River.

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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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    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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    Bisou Bisou

    458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

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

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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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    The Green

    27 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    Tuck into dishes like green shakshuka, tahini granola and spiced king salmon while surrounded by plants — then take some greenery home with you.

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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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    Same Same

    46 James Street, Fortitude Valley

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

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    Picnic Cafe West End

    111 Boundary Street, West End

    Meet West Village's go-to for inventive brunch dishes cocktails aplenty.

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    Lune Croissanterie South Brisbane

    15 Manning Street, South Brisbane

    Melbourne's acclaimed bakery slings its world-famous croissants and coveted specials in South Brisbane.

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    Lisboa Caffe

    58 Hope Street, South Brisbane

    This market and cafe favourite has opened its own bricks-and-mortar Portuguese custard tart bakery in South Brisbane.

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    Kurtosh West End

    , West End

    The Central European-inspired pastry joint is known for its nutella-filled, cylindrical-shaped kürtőskalács, and also serves up burekas, brandy balls and cakes by the slab.

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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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    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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