Cheap Places to Eat in Queensland

"Come and get taste of the warm, Mediterranean hospitality at contemporary Greek taverna, Greca. Located in the newly refurbished Howard Smith Wharves precinct, Greca is the place to go for generous servings and, of course, some one the best waterfront views in Brisbane. Situated along the river, this relatively new addition to Brisbane’s dining scene delivers gorgeous views of the CBD and Story Bridge whose lights dazzle and shimmer as the sun goes down."

"A gorgeous Brisbane restaurant with views of the water like no other, Greca isn't just setting a supreme dining scene. Join this seafood favourite for Mediterranean cuisine as you enjoy chargrilled meat, swordwish and sardines aplenty."

"Established in 1997, Treasure House restaurant at McDowall specializes in Chinese and Malaysian cuisine and is run by chef/owners Lincoln and Christina Lai."

"A cleverly-named new jewel in the crown of South Brisbane’s up-and-coming Fish Lane dining precinct, Chu The Phat draws on flavours from the hawker stalls of Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan to dish out a diverse spread of Asian street food. The sprawling multi-level venue boasts two kitchens, two bars, and industrial-meets-old-world décor for chic nights out with dates or mates. Address: 111 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, 4101 Phone: 07 3255 2075"

"If you’re anything like us, you get overwhelmed when looking at menus because you just want EVERYTHING. Chu the Phat is helping us (and our bank balances) out, with their epic banquet available for just $40pp. Noone’s leaving hungry with everything from vegetable crackers, spring rolls and steamed duck buns to fried pigs’ tails, stir-fried pork belly, chilli chicken, spicy fish stew, steamed greens, cold broccoli and sesame, and steamed rice."

"Flour & Chocolate Morningside proved so popular that they opened a second location in Northgate to feed their adoring customers. Serving up a wide selection of patisserie, breads and savoury baked goods, mouthwatering treats like cinnabuns and gonuts, as well as their new DIY baking packs to try at home, there’s something for everyone at Flour & Chocolate."

"Flour & Chocolate & apple crumble gonuts (their take on the cronut, we’re starting to lose track too). Each week brings new flavours with it, which means you could be biting into white chocolate pistachio, vanilla custard, or something completely different!. Rest assured, you won’t be disappointed."

"This Brisbane icon has a history as long as its selection of tea and an unparalleled charm that gives it a unique quality."

"Sooo Sweet is a little hidden gem just outside the city is the perfect spot for a sweet tooth’s fix. With a huge assortment of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean sweet pastries, you’ll probably spend a good half hour just trying to figure out which ones to try. Perfectly cooked Baklava, Turkish delight, ice cream and biscuits are just some of the treats you’ll find at one of the best cake shops in Brisbane."

"Come and learn all about Queensland most notorious prison – Boggo Road Gaol. Via a guided tour, you will learn all about the inmate’s crimes, their daily prison life, as well as about the various officers that worked here. There is a range of different tours available at Boggo Road, with options to suit kids of all ages."

"The first name and instruction on our list of Brisbane’s coldest dessert spots. Lick is what you want to do, Ice Cream is what you’re doing it with. They’ve got a side hustle on incredible Ice Cream cakes, and obscene sundaes combining every sugar combo you can imagine."

"This crew produces the strawberry ice cream that goes into your fave Ekka dessert–so they’re pretty iconic to say the least."