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What to Eat in Brisbane
You'll find just about every type of cuisine in Brisbane, from Turkish and Chinese to Vietnamese, Spanish and, of course, Australian. Aussie staples served in Brisbane and throughout the country include meat pies (a meat and gravy-stuffed baked pastry), potato wedges and various meats coated with piri piri (a spicy sauce). Don't be surprised if you spot kangaroo, wallaby, emu or crocodile listed as specialty menu items. Given the city's proximity to the ocean, many of Brisbane's restaurants also feature locally sourced seafood, such as seasonal oysters, murray cod, barramundi and mulloway.
Explore Brisbane's downtown area to experience some of the city's top restaurants. Esquire and The EURO are two popular eateries situated less than a mile from each other on Brisbane's north bank (a little more than a mile from the city center). Both restaurants receive a stamp of approval from locals and travelers alike for their delicious, inventive cuisine. Stokehouse Q, which sits just south of the city center in South Brisbane, is another visitor favorite thanks to its modern Australian menu (think roast lamb rump and smoked swordfish). Stick around the area's South Bank district for the best waterfront dining. This emerging culinary area boasts trendy, alfresco eateries that offer everything from classic Italian to Champagne and oyster bars. For more European-inspired menus, check out New Farm, a suburb on Brisbane's north bank. Quaint bistros, elegant wine bars and a popular local haunt, Chouquette Boulangerie Patisserie, can be found along the tree-lined streets.
Farmers markets are another big part of Brisbane's foodie culture. The popular Boundary Street Markets set up shop in one of Brisbane's suburbs, the West End, every Friday and Saturday. But you can also find Jan Powers Farmers Markets stationed in various neighborhoods around the city, including downtown Queen Street, New Farm, Mitchelton and Manly. Other popular food bazaars include Brisbane MarketPlace Rocklea and Eat Street Markets.
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Tripadvisor (101)$$ | European, Australian, Contemporary959 Ann St, Brisbane, Queensland 4006 AustraliaRead More » - #2Flour & Chocolate Patisserie#2 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (381)$ - $$ | FrenchU 4 621 Wynnum Rd Morningside, Brisbane, Queensland 4170 AustraliaRead More » - #3Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co.#3 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (173)$ - $$ | Fast Food, Australian5 Boundary Street, Brisbane,, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 AustraliaRead More » - #4Rogue Bistro#4 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (297)$ - $$ | Australian14 Austin St Newstead, Brisbane, Queensland 4006 AustraliaRead More » - #5Olive Thyme#5 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (134)$ - $$ | Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern293 Sandgate Road, Albion, Brisbane, Queensland 4010 AustraliaRead More » - #6Gala Thai#6 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (132)$ - $$ | Asian, Thai, Healthy235 Boundary St, West End Shop 2, Brisbane, Queensland 4101 AustraliaRead More » - #7Bacchus#7 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (1178)$$ | European, AustralianRydges South Bank, Podium Level 9 Glenelg Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4101 AustraliaRead More » - #81889 Enoteca#8 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (883)$$ | Italian, Romana, Lazio, Central-Italian10-12 Logan Road, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland 4120 AustraliaRead More » - #9MADO Cafe & Restaurant#9 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (786)$ - $$ | Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle EasternThe Galleria Apartments 15 Tribune St Southbank, Brisbane, Queensland 4101 AustraliaRead More » - #10Wooden Horse Restaurant#10 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (338)$ - $$ | Pizza, Australian278 Junction Rd, Brisbane, Queensland 4011 AustraliaRead More » - #11Kennigo Social House#11 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (173)$ - $$ | AustralianSpring Hill Qld 22-28 Kennigo St Free street parking available after 5pm, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 AustraliaRead More » - #12Casa Nostra Ristorante#12 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (213)$ - $$ | Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Sicilian, Southern-ItalianShop 6 100 McLachlan St Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland 4006 AustraliaRead More » - #13Double Shot New Farm#13 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (279)$ - $$ | Cafe, Australian125 Oxlade Dr New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland 4005 AustraliaRead More » - #14Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co.#14 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (819)$ - $$ | Fast Food, Diner, AustralianWestfield Gympie Road, Brisbane, Queensland 4032 AustraliaRead More » - #15Fogata Latin Fusion Bar & Restaurant#15 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (227)$ - $$ | South American, Latin79 James St Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland 4006 AustraliaRead More » - #16Betty's Burgers & Concrete#16 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (368)$ - $$ | American, Australian63 Skyring Terrace Shop 4A, Newstead, Brisbane, Queensland 4006 AustraliaRead More » - #17Libertine Restaurant & Cocktail Bar#17 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (633)$ - $$ | French, Asian, Vietnamese, Street Food, FusionNo. 5, The Barracks. 61 Petrie Tce, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 AustraliaRead More » - #18Putia Pure Food Kitchen#18 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (308)$ - $$ | Italian, French, European, Cafe, Australian4 /17 Royal Parade Banyo, Brisbane, Queensland 4014 AustraliaRead More » - #19La Vue Waterfront Restaurant#19 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (481)$$ | Steakhouse, French, Seafood, EuropeanAdmiralty Towers 2 U 1 501 Queen St, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 AustraliaRead More » - #20Sono Japanese Restaurant Portside Wharf#20 of 4,951 Places to Eat in Brisbane
Tripadvisor (1468)$$ | Japanese, Sushi, Asian39 Hercules St, Hamilton Level 1, Building 7, Portside Wharf, Brisbane, Queensland 4007 AustraliaRead More »
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