65Spot Score
Caravanserai
$$Restaurants · West End
A vibrant Turkish restaurant in West End serving traditional sharing plates under colourful lanterns, with a welcoming outdoor dining space.
4.6(935)· GoogleView details →
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Best Restaurants in Brisbane (2026)
293 restaurants in Brisbane, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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65Spot Score
Bird's Nest - West End
$$Restaurants · South Brisbane
Happening Japanese yakitori restaurant and bar with a striking, modern interior done in dark tones.
4.5(1,682)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Ngon Brisbane
Restaurants · Paddington
Highly rated Vietnamese restaurant on Given Terrace in Paddington, Brisbane, with a strong reputation among diners.
4.7(622)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Zhangliang Malatang Toowong
Restaurants · Toowong
A highly rated malatang restaurant in Toowong offering customisable spicy broth dishes.
4.7(702)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Ma Pa Me
$$Restaurants · South Brisbane
Ma Pa Me is a restaurant in South Brisbane, Brisbane. It holds a 4.6-star rating from 1,057 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100. Typical prices: $$.
4.6(1,057)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Shimo Yakiniku
Restaurants · Milton
Yakiniku specialist in Milton offering tableside grilling and Japanese BBQ.
4.7(529)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Clarence Restaurant
Restaurants · South Brisbane
Highly rated restaurant in South Brisbane with a 4.8-star rating across 341 reviews.
4.8(341)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers, Paddington
$Restaurants · Paddington
Italian pasta specialist in Paddington serving handmade gnocchi and traditional dishes.
4.5(948)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Deery's Restaurant | steak + wine
Restaurants · Kangaroo Point
A steakhouse and wine bar in Kangaroo Point offering quality cuts and carefully selected wines in a neighbourhood restaurant setting.
4.8(266)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Gerard’s Bistro
$$$Restaurants · Fortitude Valley
Multi-continental bistro in Fortitude Valley serving African, European and Middle Eastern dishes in a stylish timber-lined room.
4.5(1,175)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Siam South Bank Restaurant Brisbane
$$Restaurants · South Brisbane
Classic Thai dishes served in a colourful restaurant with garden views from the outdoor terrace.
4.5(926)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
The Arsonist
Restaurants · Manly
Highly rated cafe and restaurant on Manly Esplanade with strong local following.
4.7(480)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Little Beirut
$$Restaurants · Indooroopilly
Relaxed Lebanese restaurant in Indooroopilly serving share plates, kebabs and vegetarian options, with cocktails.
4.5(1,300)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Elementi Restaurant
Restaurants · Paddington
Low-key Italian restaurant on Given Terrace in Paddington, focused on fresh pasta and pizza made with locally sourced ingredients.
4.7(415)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Grappino Ristorante Trattoria
$$Restaurants · Paddington
Traditional Italian trattoria in Paddington serving classic dishes in a casual, characterful setting.
4.7(405)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
TAMA
Restaurants · Fortitude Valley
TAMA is a contemporary restaurant in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, with a strong 4.6-star rating from 733 reviews.
4.6(733)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Donna Chang
$$$Restaurants · Brisbane City
Elevated Cantonese and Sichuan restaurant in Brisbane CBD with an impressive wine list and cocktail program.
4.4(1,771)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
The 203
Restaurants · Fortitude Valley
Contemporary restaurant on Marshall Street in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, earning strong ratings from diners.
4.7(432)· GoogleView details →
About these results
Brisbane's dining scene spans cuisines from across the world alongside modern Australian cooking that leans on local produce and seafood. Whether you're after a special-occasion table or a relaxed neighbourhood dinner, the list below is ranked so the consistently excellent rises to the top.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best restaurants in Brisbane?+
The restaurants on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Brisbane restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many restaurants are listed in Brisbane?+
We currently list 293 restaurants across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.
Do I need to book a restaurant in Brisbane?+
For popular and higher-end restaurants, booking ahead is wise — especially Friday and Saturday nights. Many casual spots take walk-ins. Check the venue's own page or website for the latest, as we don't take bookings on your behalf.