After 20 years of positive growth and redevelopment ‘the Valley’, as we know it today, has transformed into a trendy urban hot spot full of an energy and individualism that makes it one of the most exciting dining areas in Brisbane.
This ethnically-oriented dining locale sees the Valley offering everything from quality Asian to distinctive European and Middle Eastern cuisine.
The main dining precincts include Brunswick Street and its offshoots the Brunswick Street Mall, Central Brunswick, James Street, Emporium and Chinatown.
The range of dining options throughout these precincts is sure to take your breath away, if it doesn’t whet your appetite first.
Take your pick from a selection of highly regarded restaurants, cafes, delis and outdoor dining options. Giardinetto, located on Brunswick Street, is renowned for its delicious Italian food while Isis Brasserie , regularly featured in popular food magazine Gourmet Traveller and winner of the 2005 Restaurant and Caterers award for best Fine Dining Resautant, has been a long running favourite for its innovative dishes and elaborate wine list.
Offering everything from quality Asian to distinctive European and Middle Eastern cuisine.Yet another Valley restaurant, and quite affordable at that, is Garuva Hidden Tranquility Restaurant and Bar. Popular with those seeking relaxed atmosphere and great live music, weekend sittings are normally booked out a week in advance. Best not to leave booking until the last minute! Here you sit at low tables on floor cushions to enjoy a range of simple yet tasty Asian influenced dishes.
There are also the newly established and increasingly popular spots such as Bravo which serves up Mediterranean-influenced dishes.
The Mad Chinaman is the perfect place for traditional Chinese food and free entertainment. Watch as the owner breaks into song! If you join him in verse and make it to the end of the tune, drinks are on him!
Monsoon, also sitting beautifully in Central Brunswick, dishes up the finest modern Asian cuisine, served in their main indoor dining area or alfresco.
Lucky's Trattoria & Pizzeria, also within the Central Brunswick complex, is a Brisbane icon. Stop in for a hearty Italian meal before hitting the Valley’s hot nightspots.
