The Brisbane restaurant scene has made a name in the culinary world for its fresh, imaginative and adventurous cuisine. With its own particular character -- a fusion of modern technique and classic style -- the cuisine is heavily dependent on the region's unique local produce. But Brisbane is also a culinary explosion of goodness with a heavy Asian influence gracing its dishes.
An excellent place to sample Brisbane cuisine is at the Mt. Coot-tha Summit Restaurant. With a view such as it has, it would be easy to overlook the food, but it proves to be just as impressive. Surrounded by idyllic parkland, with Brisbane and the coast stretching out from below, this restaurant sits proudly upon its perch. The food here is a rich delight of tastes, with the crisp skin Atlantic Salmon Steak a popular choice. If you're craving some seafood, head on to Pier Nine Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill. This award-winning seafood restaurant offers a superb dining experience with floor to ceiling glass windows and an open-plan kitchen offering guests a selection of views. A wide variety of seafood and fish is featured on this menu including salmon, barramundi, crabs and mussels.
For authentic Vietnamese cuisine, check out the Green Papaya. Clean, fresh and simple dishes have been the hallmark of this popular restaurant since it opened 12 years ago. Chef Thang Nguyen has been at the helm in the kitchen for the past 8 years, and the menu changes very little. There are two chic, cheerful rooms, usually crowded with a faithful clientele. If you don't know your bo xao cay ngot (spicy beef) from your nom du du (green papaya salad), the helpful staff willingly gives advice. Brisbane has everything you're looking for as creative chefs abound.
Sir Samuel Griffith Drive
Mt. Coot-tha Lookout
Extraordinary Views and Dining...
2 Kingsford Smith Drive
Breakfast Creek
Serving A Delicacy...
898 Stanley Street East
Corner of Potts Street, East Brisbane
Vietnamese Sure to Please...
100 Boundary Street
Fortitude Valley
Honest to Goodness...
Eagle Street Pier
Eagle Street
Award-winning seafood dishes...
119 Lamington St
Brisbane Powerhouse (near the river), New Farm
Corner of Mountain View Road and Maleny-Landsborough Road
Sunshine Hinterland Views...
Gardens Point Road
Off Alice Street, City Botanical Gardens
Botanical Mood to Your Meal...
Baroona Road
Shop 18, Milton Shopping Village
Across The Border In Milton...
Corner of Queen Street Mall & Albert Street
Enjoy The View!...
175 George Street
A Taste of Ireland...
Corner Pine Mountain & Creek Roads
Shop 10, Metropol Stage II , Carindale
Curry in a Hurry...
223 Padstow Road
Eight Mile Plains
Award Winning Oriental Cuisine...
135 Melbourne Street
West End
Authentic Indian Restaurant...
124 Albert Street
Corner of Charlotte Street
Italian "Be Seen" restaurant...
99 Elizabeth Street
Upstairs
Pure Vegetarian Food...
1-3 Dornoch Terrace
Regional Turkish Cuisine...
82 Bennetts Road
Shop 3, Camp Hill
Thai Food, Colorful Interior...
Corner Queen & Edward Streets
Level 1, Tattersalls Building
Traditional Japanese Cuisine...
Eagle Street
Eagle Street Pier
Award-winning Italian Restaurant...