Mentioned by Must Do Brisbane
Best New Restaurants 2019
"Brainchild of Restaurateur Jonathan Barthelmess, the highly anticipated Brisbane venture GRECA brings a crystalline focus to great food and fun times to the Brisbane foodie scene. Nestled within the heritage Howard Smith Wharves precinct, GRECA provides an interactive dining experience in the midst of the city’s waterfront entertainment mecca. GRECA serves a contemporary take on the traditional Greek taverna (think Kalamata olives, grilled whole sardines, calamari, lamb ribs and Greek doughnuts) while the menu is focused around communal eating, Mediterranean style."
"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."
"Located in New Farm, head to the Balfour Kitchen for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with a view. Enjoy a unique sight of the Story Bridge from afar while experiencing a delicious menu. Head over in the late afternoon to enjoy a peaceful sunset over the city, alongside a 2 or 3-course dinner."
"Escape the bustle of the city at charming and serene The Balfour Kitchen on Balfour Street in New Farm. Set in a beautiful Queenslander, guests can dine on the verandah, enjoy relaxed gatherings under... "2019 Readers' Choice - Chinese"
"Escape the bustle of the city at charming and serene The Balfour Kitchen on Balfour Street in New Farm. Set in a beautiful Queenslander, guests can dine on the verandah, enjoy relaxed gatherings under..."
"Each beautifully simple and soulful slice is imbued with the French heritage and skill of founder and pastry chef Catherine Marot, whose decorated background includes former Head Decorator at Jocelyn’s Provisions. Using fresh flowers from local florists and seasonal fruits and berries to embellish, Lady Bouchon takes pride in sourcing the highest quality, natural Australian ingredients. The traditional and time-honoured methods used in this kitchen create the perfect harmony of flavours and textures every single time, most loved in their classic chocolate or pistachio and rose cake."
"Always doing things differently, Paddington Social serves up fresh Thai fare by night, and decadent pastries, coffee, breakfast and lunch by day. Their famous croissants (that take three days to make, BTW), come in an ever-changing array of flavours – we’ve seen yummies before like baklava, strawberry cheesecake and hot dog – and are always nabbed up hella quickly!. The hard part is choosing which croissant you want, the easy part is consuming it in three flakey bites."
"The brains behind Zeus Street Greek are now bringing us the sumptuous and sweet side to Greek cuisines with their range of bespoke loukoumades. Our top pick would have to be their Lamington loukoumades featuring soft Greek doughnuts, Nutella, shredded coconut and mixed berry coulis."
"For flavoursome Sichuan fare and live seafood, Brisbane foodies head to Lan Dining on Mary Street in the heart of the city. Located at the base of the Westin Hotel, this light and bright restaurant ha..."
"The Old Windmill is Queensland’s oldest surviving building and one of the very few convict built buildings to remain in the city. It was constructed in 1824 to grind maize and wheat to feed the convict population of the colony. Originally a treadmill the mill, but the cloth sails were added a couple of months after its inauguration; however the treadmill was still put to use as a form of punishment."
"GOMA has recently celebrated its tenth year of being the most dynamic, innovative and exciting cultural and art space in Brisbane. Paired with the Queensland Art Gallery, it is located across two riverside buildings. The galleries present evolving programs of Australian and international exhibitions with a focus on contemporary art from Australia and the Asia Pacific."
"First up, we have the Gallery of Modern Art at the top of our list. You can find this art museum located in the South Bank of Brisbane, Queensland. It is part of the Queensland Cultural Centre."
"The Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) is one of Australia's most exciting and respected creative precincts. The complex spans two..."
"The RAAF base at Amberley is the largest Air Force base in Australia, with an incredible 5,000 personnel employed there. At the base's Aviation Heritage..."
"A heritage-listed shopping arcade that runs from 160 Queen Street through to Adelaide Street in the Brisbane CBD be sure to pop in and marvel at its beauty, history and sense of yesteryear. From Terrazzo floors and wooden balustrades to dado panelling and its high-end jeweller and antique store, the Brisbane Arcade still reflects the elegance of its original design. Take a wander through and be sure to use the antique elevator, which is an experience in itself."
"This historic arcade is an icon along the Queen Street Mall. Within the 1923-built dwelling you’ll find two levels plus a basement of small, boutique stores with lots of local Brisbane fashion and jewellery designers calling the space home. As far as jewellery designers and stores go there are more than 20 in the arcade."
"As a matter of fact, this is a heritage-listed shopping arcade. Renowned Richard Gailey designed the centre with the use of a classical architecture style. It also first opened its doors to the public in 1923."