Restaurant Dan Arnold

With years of Michelin-star restaurant experience under his belt, Brisbane-born chef Dan Arnold has left France and brought his culinary skills and sharp eye back to his hometown with Restaurant Dan Arnold, offering fine dining in the heart of Fortitude Valley.

The Brisbane restaurant is situated within the Alex Perry Hotel and Apartments, and the high-ceilinged, open-kitchen dining space mirrors the same refined elegance as the finessed fare.

Diners can choose between a three-, five- or seven-course menu ($110/$165/$210), along with optional wine pairing and cheese. Expect modern Australian flavours with a French twist, like charcoal duck breast, confit leg, pumpkin, young leek and black garlic or citrus crème brûlée with chocolate dacquoise and mandarin Aperol sorbet.

The menu is seasonal and responsive to what fresh produce available, as well as the requests of diners and the creative flourishes of the chef — which means there's always something new and exciting to discover.

Restaurant Dan Arnold is open Wednesday to Saturday for dinner and has a special lunch offering on Fridays. This joint is perfect for your next special occasion, when you really deserve to be treated.

Images: Dane Beesley.