Where are the best places to eat in Brisbane? If you’re looking for a gastronomic experience that’s guaranteed to make your taste buds tingle, check out the winners of the Restaurant and Catering Queensland HOSTPLUS Brisbane Awards for Excellence.
2009 restaurant winners
Much loved E'cco Bistro was awarded the supreme award Restaurant of the Year and Best Contemporary Australian Restaurant.
Those who took home more than one award on the night included; Boroughs Café Wine Bar at Scarborough (Best Café Restaurant and Best Entertainment Restaurant) and Jellyfish Restaurant in the CBD (Best New Restaurant and Best Speciality Cuisine Restaurant).
New Farm had two winners this year with Watt Modern Dining (Best Alfresco Dining Restaurant) and Bar Alto (Best Italian Restaurant 2009).
The Brisbane CBD proved a hot spot for some of 2009's best venues including; Cha Cha Char Wine Bar & Grill (Best Steak Restaurant) , Jade Buddha (Best Pub/Tavern/Club Restaurant), and Gianni's Restaurant (Best Fine Dining Restaurant).
Wilston's Citron Restaurant took home Best Asian Restaurant, and Best Pizza Restaurant 2009 went to Sugo Mi. The Coro Hotel's Lure Seafood Restaurant won Best Seafood Restaurant. The Gunshop Café was named Best Breakfast Restaurant and fellow West End venue Bombay Dhaba took home Best Themed Restaurant. Best European Restaurant was awarded to C'est Bon, Woolloongabba. Best Informal Dining Restaurant went to a Toowong restaurant, Two Small Rooms.
So what are you waiting for? Join in the culinary celebration. Book a table at one of the winning establishments and dine out at the best of the best.
2008 restaurant winners
Below is a selection of some of the 2008 winners.
- Restaurant of the Year - E'cco Bistro in the City
- Best Fine Dining Restaurant - Urbane, Brisbane
- Best Chef Owner Restaurant - Brents Restaurant, Toowoong
- Best New Restaurant - Biagio Restaurant, Red Hill
- Best Coffee Shop/Tea Room - High Societea, Clayfield (note: closed in February 2010)
- Best Pub/Tavern/Club Restaurant - Story Bridge Hotel - Deerys Restaurant, Kangaroo Point
- Best Alfresco Dining Restaurant – Watt Modern Dining, New Farm
- Best Casual Dining/Buffet Restaurant - Story Bridge Hotel - Shelter Bar, Kangaroo Point
- Best BYO Restaurant – Mons Ban Sabai Thai Garden Restaurant, Camp Hill
2007 restaurant winners
Below is a selection of some of the 2007 winners.
- Restaurant of the Year: Restaurant Two, Brisbane
- Best Fine Dining Restaurant: Restaurant Two, Brisbane
- Best Chef/Owner Restaurant: Restaurant Manx, Hamilton
- Best New Restaurant: Liquorish Bistro, Bulimba
- Best Coffee Shop/Tea Room: High Societea, Clayfield (note: closed in Feb 2010)
- Best Pub/Tavern/Club Restaurant: Sticks Restaurant - Chalk Hotel, Woolloongabba
- Best Alfresco Dining Restaurant: The Point Restaurant & Bar, South Bank
- Best Casual Dining/Buffet Restaurant: The Fishmonger's Wife, East Brisbane
- Best BYO Restaurant: Sprout Café, Auchenflower
2006 restaurant winners
Below is a selection of some of the 2006 winners.
- Restaurant of the Year: Two Small Rooms, Toowoong
- Best Fine Dining Restaurant:Gianni’s, Brisbane
- Best Chef/Owner Restaurant: Seasalt at Armstrongs, Brisbane
- Best New Restaurant: bespoke (now closed)
- Best Coffee Shop/Tea Room: High Societea, Clayfield (note: closed in Feb 2010)
- Best Pub/Tavern/Club Restaurant: Regatta Boatshed Steakhouse, Milton
- Best Alfresco Dining Restaurant:Watt Modern Dining, New Farm
- Best Casual Dining/Buffet Restaurant: Hanaichi, Brisbane
- Best BYO Restaurant: Piccolo, Ascot
