71Spot Score
Sul.Zip
$$Restaurants · Brisbane City
Highly-rated café in Brisbane's CBD serving coffee and light fare from a low ground floor location on Elizabeth Street.
4.9(2,576)· GoogleView details →
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Brisbane CBD
Brisbane CBD is one of Brisbane's most rewarding pockets to explore. With 253 spots on our radar, you'll find a mix of local favourites and standout new openings — from morning coffee to long lunches and after-dark drinks. It's a particularly strong spot for restaurants, bars and cafes. Below you'll find our top picks in Brisbane CBD, ranked by Spot Score, plus the best categories to dive into and a map to help you plan your visit.
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70Spot Score
LONGTIME DINING
Restaurants · Brisbane City
Highly rated restaurant in Brisbane CBD with a 4.8-star rating from over 4,500 reviews.
4.8(4,515)· GoogleView details →
70Spot Score
Longwang Restaurant
Restaurants · Brisbane City
Highly-rated restaurant on Edward Street in Brisbane CBD with strong customer approval across nearly 2,000 Google reviews.
4.8(1,982)· GoogleView details →
70Spot Score
Opa Bar & Mezze
Restaurants · Brisbane City
Contemporary Greek restaurant in Brisbane CBD with river views, cocktails and refined mezze plates.
4.8(3,966)· GoogleView details →
69Spot Score
Tequila Sunrise Podstel Brisbane
Where to Stay · Brisbane City
Highly-rated pod hostel in Brisbane City with strong guest feedback across over 1,000 reviews.
4.9(1,072)· GoogleView details →
69Spot Score
Knead Massage Brisbane
Spas · Brisbane City
Highly-rated massage therapy clinic in Brisbane CBD offering wellness treatments.
4.9(942)· GoogleView details →
69Spot Score
Pompette
Restaurants · Brisbane City
French fine dining restaurant in the CBD with consistently high ratings.
4.8(1,610)· GoogleView details →
69Spot Score
Poca Madre Restaurant
Restaurants · Brisbane City
Latin American cooking on South Bank's buzzy Little Stanley Street — 4.8 stars from nearly 1,500 reviews.
4.8(1,438)· GoogleView details →
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Brisbane CBD — FAQs
What is Brisbane CBD known for?+
Brisbane CBD is one of Brisbane's go-to neighbourhoods for going out, and it's especially good for restaurants, bars and cafes — all within easy reach of each other.
Where should I eat in Brisbane CBD?+
Start with our top-rated picks above — they're ranked by Spot Score. For something specific, browse the best cafes, restaurants or things to do in Brisbane CBD using the category links on this page.
Is Brisbane CBD good for a day out?+
Yes. Brisbane CBD packs plenty into a small area, so it's easy to string together coffee, a meal and an activity. Use the map to see what's close by.
How do I get around Brisbane CBD?+
Brisbane CBD is best explored on foot once you arrive — most spots are close together. Each venue page shows the nearest public-transport stops, and our Getting Around guide covers tickets and fares for Brisbane.
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