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.
Whether you're craving top-notch sushi in sleek surroundings, a riverside Greek feast or the kind of seafood meal that requires a bib, Brisbane has just what you're looking for. And, in a year that threw everything it could at us (yes, again), good food was often an ace respite from the day-to-day chaos.
You were constantly searching for new and exciting places to try in 2022 — and these are the results. Our most-viewed restaurants of the year 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 favourite eats of the year — and as a guide to planning your first meal of 2023.
Top image: Gemelli Italian.
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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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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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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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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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RestaurantBisou Bisou
458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
The all-day French restaurant with an oyster and caviar bar.
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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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RestaurantGemelli 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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RestaurantYoko Dining
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City
A sprawling riverside restaurant with Japanese food and cocktails.
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RestaurantEssa 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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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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RestaurantSame Same
46 James Street, Fortitude Valley
A two-storey Thai eatery in Ada Lane from the Longtime crew.
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RestaurantSushi 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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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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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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RestaurantStanley
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City
A two-level Cantonese bar and restaurant at Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves.
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RestaurantOne Fish Two Fish
708 Main Street, Kangaroo Point
Kangaroo Point's new home of fish 'n' chips.
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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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RestaurantBeirut Bazaar
111 Boundary Street, West End
This new West End eatery serves up Lebanese mezze, savoury pastries, cocktails and shawarma.
