Food
From celebrity chefs to eating dinner off the side of a building, these are the 2023 newcomers that you need to try ASAP — or revisit.
The Lex Brisbane
W Brisbane has replaced the now-closed Three Blue Ducks with a New York City-inspired restaurant, complete with a bagel bar and cocktail trolleys.
TAMA
Executive Chef Richard Ousby oversees this new 100-seat restaurant on The GPO's ground floor.
Rich & Rare
This West End steak haven takes its cues from Manhattan — and encourages upscale surf 'n' turf combos.
Short Grain
Martin Boetz has launched a Thai restaurant and Asian food store in Fortitude Valley.
Ippin Japanese Dining
This new 140-seat Japanese restaurant pairs popcorn lobster, 24-piece sashimi sets and yuzu panna cotta with sake and Matcha-gronis.
Settimo by Guy Grossi
This Amalfi Coast-inspired newcomer is star chef Guy Grossi's first Brisbane restaurant.
Da Biuso
Brisbane's first fine-diner on a bus seats 12 and serves up Mediterranean-inspired six-course degustations.
Vertigo
Always wanted to eat dinner 17 metres up while hanging over the side of Brisbane Powerhouse? Now you can.
Establishment 203
Ben O'Donoghue has opened an Italian and steak restaurant in Fortitude Valley.
Fosh Bar & Restaurant
Portside is now home to a Hamptons-inspired seafood restaurant with caviar bumps and river views.
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