Best Dinner Places to Eat in Queensland

"Mixing Mexican-inspired food with panoramic views of Brisbane means that Maya is the summer venue to be at. The cocktail list is features classic Mexican cocktails along with house cocktails like the Maya Coastal Cocktail with Patron Reposado, tamarind, pomegranate, maraschino, lemon and pineapple. So gather the gang for a Mexican fiesta!"

"Formerly Eleven Rooftop Bar, Maya is a pop-up concept restaurant and bar offering the finest in Mexican cuisine. The venue offers visitors spectacular views of Brisbane from above, along with a diverse menu to select from. Get your booking in quick – Maya is only in Brisbane for a short while!"

"Auchenflower doesn’t have much of a buzzing dining scene but the inner-city suburb is housing one poorly kept secret — and that’s Deer Duck Bistro. Inside, the eccentric collection of mismatched antique furniture, wonky lamps and ominous paintings look like they’re straight out of the parlour from Cluedo, but that’s the venue’s charm. And while the decor may be old-world, the food is anything but."

"Opt for the delightful a la carte menu or go all out with the five-, six-, or nine-course vegetarian degustations at Deer Duck Bistro!. No matter which you run with, you can expect absolute flavour bombs like oil sand tacos with orange and fennel salad, wakame, Savoy cabbage, blueberry, guacamole, and Thai chilli sauce. This is just the veganning, Brisbane."

"Treat yourself and loved ones to an elegant dining experience at Deer Duck Bistro, an Auchenflower venue with a touch of class. Emanating a distinguished vibe, Deer Duck is bedecked in lavish furnishi... "2019 Readers' Choice - Chinese"

"it seems like just yesterday that E'cco Bistro was a newcomer to the Brisbane dining scene, yet here we are 20 years later and it's still going strong. E'cco is a place where history and quality food combine for a venue that offers its own distinct ambience; despite being recently renovated at the end of 2014 with newly modern decor, the sense of antiquity and cosiness created by the building containing it remains the same. It's one of the more warm and romantic venues on this list as opposed to some of the more boisterous offerings and is thus a great choice for the likes of Valentine's Day or Mother's Day (score some free points with the important females in your lives, fellas)."

"Few chefs have had such a monumental impact on not only the Queensland restaurant industry, but the Australian one as well. Yep, Philip Johnson carved the path for contemporary dining that put emphasis on stellar local produce without doing too much to it. A let-the-produce-sing-its-own-song ethos."

"Celebrity chef Philip Johnson’s fine diner, which has been showcasing some of the country’s best modern Australian cuisine for over two decades."

"Although a newcomer to the Brisbane bakery scene,Agnes Street Bakery (run by Agnes Restaurant) is already making a name for itself, and one hell of a morning queue!. You’ll have to get there early to taste some of their dreamy creations, like choux pastry with milk chocolate, caramel and sesame, or lemon curd-filled doughnuts. They are also serving up savoury pizzas, pantry items like cheese and house-made smoked butter, and a standout selection of wines, all to takeaway."

"Make your way over to Pony Dining on Brisbane’s Eagle Street Pier for their amazing riverside views and mouthwatering menu. Choose between lamb rump, Angus flank, Murray cod, and much more, all while admiring the spectacular views. Make your way down in the late evening/sunset for a serendipitous experience."

"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."

"Brisbane may not have the Eiffel Tower or the Taj Mahal, but we do have the Story Bridge, and we think that’s still a pretty romantic view, especially since you’ll be too busy looking into your date’s eyes to take in the view from Alchemy’s floor to ceiling window anyway. Whether you’re looking for an a la carte evening or something new and exciting with the degustation menu, the scallops with smoked pancetta with lentils, marjoram, Jerusalem artichoke foam and porcini crumbs is guaranteed to secure you another date, no matter how awkward the conversation."

"Alchemy Restaurant Brisbane provides some of the best waterfront dining experiences Brisbane has to offer. Stepping inside this Brisbane steakhouse, guests will be greeted with a warm and sophisticated indoor-outdoor venue that overlooks the Story Bridge. Complimenting a gastronomic selection of classic and contemporary, Alchemy features a range of wagyu, dry-aged and pasture-fed cuts that pairs exquisitely with their long list of Australian, New Zealand and European wine options."

"Also located in Brisbane’s Eagle Street, the Alchemy Restaurant offers beautiful views to accompany your meal. The restaurant offers a variety of dining options, including a La Carte menu, a Degustation menu, a vegetarian menu, and more. Enjoy the sweeping views of the Brisbane River, Story Bridge, and surrounding cityscape."

"Slip into your slinkiest threads for the Valley's finest rooftop retreat, with a competent list of libations, including pickled-onion-pimped martinis and high-flying French champagnes."