10 Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Brisbane

Exhibition Restaurant presents a modern Australian fine-dining experience in Brisbane City, built around a multi-course set menu and carefully explained dishes. The menu draws on Japanese kaiseki inspiration, with plated courses, communal-style elements and Australian produce.

The intimate, upmarket dining room suits dinner reservations, romantic occasions, groups and visitors seeking a considered tasting experience. A bar supports the meal with cocktails, wine, beer and spirits, while coffee and dessert extend the evening beyond the savoury courses.

LONGTIME DINING is an upmarket Brisbane City venue for dim sum, Cantonese and Hong Kong-style dining, with dine-in service, private dining and catering among its supported options. Its menu suits both casual meals and larger occasions, with yum cha and small plates complemented by cocktails, wine, beer and tea.

The private function room can accommodate group celebrations, including a reported gathering of 20 with children and babies. Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch and dinner, particularly when planning a group meal or private event.

Rich & Rare Restaurant is a West End steak and seafood venue focused on dry-aged steak, wagyu, fresh seafood, wine and cocktails. The menu includes oysters, tuna tataki, king prawns, market fish, wagyu tartare and premium steaks, with sides and desserts completing a full lunch or dinner.

The restaurant suits date nights, celebrations, group dining and business entertaining. A nine-course tasting menu and banquet options provide structured ways to dine, while a private 10-seater room and whole-venue hire support events that need a more tailored setting.

Stilts Dining pairs modern Australian dining with sweeping views over the Brisbane River, cityscape and surrounding landscape from its position on the Kangaroo Point Bridge. The menu focuses on Australian steak and seafood, including Wagyu, Angus and live lobster, with premium locally sourced produce at its centre. Lunch, dinner, cocktails and banquet-style occasions suit everything from a long riverside meal to a special celebration. Stilts also operates as an events venue, offering panoramic surroundings for intimate gatherings, wedding receptions, private dining rooms or exclusive venue hire. It is a destination for diners who want the setting to be part of the occasion as much as the food.

Melrose Restaurant & Rooftop Bar offers modern pan-Asian dining in Bulimba, with rooftop seating, indoor options, cocktails, wine, beer and coffee. The menu supports shared meals through small plates, while vegan, vegetarian, halal and healthy choices broaden the range for groups. Live music, happy-hour food and drinks, a private dining room and catering add flexibility beyond a standard dinner. It suits date nights, family groups, ferry-stop drinks and occasions that call for a rooftop setting.

DUCKFAT presents modern French dining in Newstead, with a menu built for lunch and dinner alongside small plates, vegetarian options, desserts and a broad drinks selection. Guests can dine in, take away or use kerbside pickup, with catering also available.

The setting combines a cosy, romantic and upmarket feel with a bar, outdoor seating and table service. French favourites such as foie gras, scallops, oysters, mussels and crème brûlée appear in the dining experience described around the venue, making it suited to a special dinner, drinks-led meal or intimate celebration.

Dark Shepherd is a lamb-focused Mediterranean restaurant at The Star Brisbane, pairing woodfire cooking with a moody, upmarket dining room. White Pyrenees lamb leads a menu that also includes seafood, grilled meats, plant-based dishes, small plates, desserts and vegetarian options. Signature elements include pillow flatbread, dips and a state-of-the-art woodfire oven, while the bar offers cocktails, premium spirits, beer and a 140-bottle wine list. The 120-seat dining room supports groups and celebrations, with a private 10-seater for more intimate occasions. Lunch and dinner bookings are available, alongside catering and a kids menu on request.

Toscano Bar & Kitchen serves Italian food in Brisbane City for lunch, dinner, takeaway and delivery, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside pasta, small plates, desserts and coffee. The bar offers wine, beer, cocktails and spirits, while outdoor seating and table service support relaxed meals or small celebrations.

Its cosy, intimate setting suits date nights, anniversaries and small groups. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner, particularly when planning around a busy service. Catering is also available for occasions requiring food beyond the restaurant.

Patina at Customs House is a Brisbane City restaurant set within the University of Queensland’s historic, heritage-listed Customs House. Its modern Australian menu is designed for sharing, with locally sourced ingredients, contemporary dishes, desserts and a wine, cocktail and coffee offering. Guests can dine indoors, use the riverside setting or book a private dining room, while the venue also hosts high tea, dinners, catering and special events. The historic architecture and Story Bridge outlook give the restaurant a distinct setting for anniversaries, birthdays, family gatherings and romantic meals. Reservations are required or recommended for key dining occasions, including lunch and dinner.

Agnes centres its dining experience on creative open-fire cooking, using wood and two charcoal pits to shape seafood, starters and meat. The Fortitude Valley restaurant occupies a heritage building across three levels, with a main dining room opening onto the kitchen, a wine bar and a terrace. Its drinks programme includes an extensive wine list and cocktails designed to complement the fire-led menu. The wine bar works as a walk-in dining space or waiting area, while the terrace offers bar snacks and dessert rather than the full menu. Agnes also provides private dining, wine-bar and terrace function spaces, with the whole restaurant accommodating up to 70 guests.