10 Best Western 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.

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.

O Brasileiro serves generous Brazilian meats and sides in a colourful, easygoing Brisbane setting. Meals described include Brazilian-style grilled beef with rice, beans, salad, farofa, potato salad or fries, plus garlic and chilli sauces. Portions suit diners with a substantial appetite and can be shared.

The restaurant is useful for people trying Brazilian food for the first time as well as returning diners seeking familiar flavours. Brazilian music and a relaxed atmosphere add to the setting, while pudim is a standout dessert choice.

Yamas Greek & Drink serves Greek food designed for sharing, with lunch and dinner banquets available for tables of two or more. Menus draw on the flavours of Thessaloniki and include seafood, small plates, pita and dips, souvlaki, lamb, calamari, salads, lemon potatoes and Greek desserts. The venue also offers vegetarian choices, a kids’ menu, takeaway, delivery and outdoor seating. Its drinks list covers Greek-style dining occasions with wine, beer, cocktails, coffee and spirits. West End diners can choose a casual meal, a long lunch, a group banquet or a more celebratory dinner in a lively setting.

Fatcow on James St centres its offering on an all-day steak and seafood menu, with premium-grade steak, fresh seafood, seasonal produce, an extensive wine list and whiskey collection. The Fortitude Valley restaurant also offers a kids menu on request and caters for dietary requirements to the best of its ability.

It suits special occasions as well as sophisticated everyday dining, with private and semi-private rooms for smaller groups. The entire restaurant can accommodate up to 120 guests, adding a substantial option for functions and celebrations. A weekend surcharge applies, increasing on public holidays.

1889 Enoteca presents modern Roman cooking in Woolloongabba, centred on handmade pasta and organic wine. The menu suits diners looking for dishes such as gnocchi, pappardelle, carbonara, burrata, antipasti and panna cotta in elegant vintage surrounds.

Outdoor seating and heaters make the setting suitable for cooler-weather dining, while the cellar and wine pairings add interest for anniversary meals or relaxed dinners. Sharing-sized portions and a dedicated wine selection support lingering meals rather than a quick stop.

Smokey Moo is a licensed American BBQ restaurant in Newstead’s Gasworks Plaza, specialising in beef and low-and-slow smoked meat. The menu includes brisket, pastrami, ribs and beef cheeks, with meat smoked in house and pastrami cured for three weeks before smoking.

The open kitchen lets diners see meat carved in front of them, while indoor and outdoor seating suits dinners, family meals and larger gatherings. The 100-seat venue also caters for office events and parties, with gluten-friendly, halal and dairy-free options listed for diners with dietary needs.

Latin Manna brings Colombian cuisine to South Brisbane, with food inspired by Colombia’s Pacific coast and traditional gastronomy. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeaway and delivery, alongside breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, desserts, cocktails, coffee and vegetarian or vegan options. Its menu suits shared meals, with dishes such as arepas, patacones, bandeja paisa and aborrajados highlighted by diners. Latin Manna also caters events, hosts group celebrations and operates a food truck for festivals or corporate occasions.

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.

Rothwell’s Bar & Grill pairs a historic setting with long lunches, evening cocktails and intimate dining. Its menu includes signature Beef Wellington, steaks and fresh seafood from the Marble Bar, alongside small plates, vegetarian and vegan options, desserts and an extensive wine list.

The venue offers a Wine Room for groups of up to 12, bookable at least three days ahead. Its sandstone cellar can seat up to 40 guests or host up to 65 for a stand-up cocktail event, with a dedicated bar, toilets and AV available on request. Reservations are required for restaurant dining.