Brisbane's Most Popular Restaurants of 2021 So Far
These are the laneway restaurants, riverside spots and fancy fish 'n' chipperies you've flocked to during the first half of this year.
Some days, only a waterfront Japanese feast will do. Other days, your tastebuds won't accept anything other than dumplings. Luckily, whatever you're in the mood for — tacos, next-level fish 'n' chips and creative Italian fare, too — Brisbane has something to keep your stomach satisfied.
We're not telling you anything you don't already know, of course. You've been eating at all of these places so far in 2021 — and tucking into gelato, shawarma and intimate degustations, too. Indeed, you've constantly searched for new and exciting places to try this year, and these are the results.
Our most-viewed restaurants and cafes of the 2021 to-date provide a snapshot of your recent faves and a roadmap of places to visit (either for the first time or the fifth). Use this list as a look back on some of your top recent eats — or a guide to planning your next meal of 2021.
Image: Greca, Nikki To.
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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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RestaurantNota
224 Given Terrace, Paddington
A fancy, yet affordable eatery in the former Montrachet site serving snacks from $5.
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RestaurantYoko Dining
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City
A sprawling riverside restaurant with Japanese food and cocktails.
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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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BarOTTO 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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RestaurantSame Same
46 James Street, Fortitude Valley
A two-storey Thai eatery in Ada Lane from the Longtime crew.
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RestaurantStanley
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City
A two-level Cantonese bar and restaurant at Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves.
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RestaurantIl Gancio - CLOSED
1015 Sandgate Road, Toombul
This Italian spot is serving up cheese wheel pasta and other Italian favourites in Brisbane's north.
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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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RestaurantBisou Bisou
458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
The all-day French restaurant with an oyster and caviar bar.
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RestaurantGoodtimes Gelateria
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City
A colourful gelateria scooping up 22 different flavours at Howard Smith Wharves.
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RestaurantNgon
233 Given Terrace, Paddington
A neighbourhood Vietnamese restaurant serving up duck curries, pho and golden custard buns.
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RestaurantEl Camino Cantina Bowen Hills
45 King Street, Bowen Hills
Bowen Hills' bright Tex-Mex eatery with tacos and two-litre margaritas.
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RestaurantMadame Wu
Upper Plaza Level, Riparian Plaza, 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane
Let Madame Wu give you a real taste of Asian dining, with the occasional gastronomic thrill and a view to match.
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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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RestaurantJoy
694 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
This cosy Bakery Lane restaurant only seats ten at the chef's table.
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RestaurantBeirut Bazaar
111 Boundary Street, West End
This new West End eatery serves up Lebanese mezze, savoury pastries, cocktails and shawarma.
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RestaurantRestaurant Dan Arnold
959 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
A French fine diner in the heart of Fortitude Valley.
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RestaurantOne Fish Two Fish
708 Main Street, Kangaroo Point
Kangaroo Point's new home of fish 'n' chips.
