We’ve gathered the delicious facts about Brisbane’s dining and drinking scene, especially for visitors to the city.
Our great climate makes eating outdoors a pleasure all year round. You’ll love the option of eating breakfast, lunch or dinner in the fresh air.
And in Brisbane, chefs have access to some of the country’s freshest seafood, tropical fruits, organic produce and brilliant cheese, vegetables and meats.
We tip restaurant staff when they provide good service. It isn't mandatory. There is no recommended percentage for tips although 10% is common.
You may notice that some restaurants are BYO or licensed. BYO means that you can take bottled wine (bought elsewhere) into the restaurant and the staff will open it and provide glasses. The cost to do this is called 'corkage', which is usually a few dollars per head. If a restaurant is fully licensed, all drinks must be bought from them.
Brisbane, like most cities, has places to eat and drink in the inner city area as well as some well-established suburban areas. The inner city area is probably best divided into:
- South Bank
- City
- Fortitude Valley (including Chinatown and Emporium )
Some of the other top places to go in Brisbane for a bite to eat, include:
- Caxton Street, Paddington
- Portside Wharf, Hamilton
- Bulimba
- James Street , New Farm
- Sandgate Road , Albion
- Racecourse Road, Ascot
- Wilston
Left wanting more? Then read more about Brisbane’s dining scene with profiles of the people behind Brisbane’s fantastic food scene or find a restaurant that may have been recommended to you.
And if it's nightlife you're after, Brisbane's got plenty.
