That doesn’t mean that steak’s off the menu. Try Cha Cha Char, a favourite haunt of politicians, legal eagles and visiting celebrities – and of course Brisbanites. It’s in Eagle Street on the riverfront. While they also feature non-red meat and vegetarian dishes, if it’s beef you’re after, being filled in on your steak’s breed, age and origin is part of the experience. Cha Cha Char is open for lunch Monday to Friday and dinner seven nights a week. This fully licensed restaurant is ideal for that very special occasion.
Ecco, on the corner of Adelaide and Boundary Street, has been described as “the heartbeat of Brisbane dining”. Chef Philip Johnson’s smart bistro offers exceptional modern Australian fare with the focus on using only the finest ingredients. The restaurant, which is open for lunch Tuesday to Friday and dinner Tuesday to Saturday, has picked up a string of prestigious awards. It’s fully licensed but you can BYO if you want.
Gianni's, although a relative newcomer to the fine dining scene, has won a firm following of food lovers. There is an elegant dining room overlooking the classy Mediterranean-style courtyard, which provides the same high quality food as in the more formal dining room but with a more relaxed atmosphere. Licensed, it’s open for lunch Monday to Friday and dinner Monday to Saturday.
Il Centro in Eagle Street has been named Brisbane’s finest restaurant on four occasions. It offers casual yet elegant indoor and outdoor dining areas overlooking the Brisbane River. The menu is modern Italian, with one of the most popular items being the superb sand crab lasagne which has entranced visitors and locals for years. Open for lunch Sunday to Friday and dinner Monday to Saturday this licensed restaurant is sure to delight.
The Marco Polo Dining, Cellar and Martini Bar, centrally located in the Conrad Treasury, has been recognised as offering one of Brisbane’s finest five-star dining experiences. It is also known for its consistently excellent service, contemporary décor and the selection of 500 cellared wines – with expert wine matching assistance available. The Marco Polo is open for dinner seven days a week.
There are plenty more fine dining experience to be had in and around Brisbane. For more information pick up a copy of Brisbane Marketing’s excellent Dining and Nightlife booklet from the Information Centres in the Queen Street Mall and Southbank.
See our great riverfront dining options too!
Bon Appetit!
