Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Brisbane

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Brisbane? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Deer Duck Bistro - Brisbane

4.7

4.7 (527)

$100 and over

Modern European

Auchenflower

About the restaurant

Combining various textures and flavours in pure, refined, exhilarating culinary delights, Deer Duck Bistro invites you to a journey of innovative and deeply satisfying culinary adventure. Hidden away in a little suburb known as Auchenflower, Deer Duck Bistro brings a unique fine dining and degustation experience, serving up degustation menus in a quirky and artistic environment, thoughtfully decorated with French Renaissance furniture, old silver cutlery, crystal whiskey decanters and antique paintings.

For those with pure food indulgence in mind, come next door and sate your desires with our classic, Modern Australian and European cuisine. You are welcome to a Brisbane’s unique fine dining experience with a tailor-made degustation menu which is a spectacular five to nine-course meal, paired with the finest selection of wines. A delectable a la carte menu is also available for your eating pleasure! We love food, lots of different food, just like you.

Top review

Stacey

Dined on 23 Nov 2024

Just amazing, the food was spectacular, the decor was beautiful, the staff attentive and each meal was timed perfectly. The drinks were amazing and we're definitely coming back to try more. So so much more than dining out, it was an experience like nothing else in every way.

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Experience

5 Course Degustation

Experience

Long Course Degustation

Experience

Short Course Degustation

Adelita Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (94)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Wynnum

About the restaurant

Restaurant / Wine Bar - Modern Australian with a European influence

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Donna

Dined on 21 Dec 2024

A stunning little suburban gem with a delicious menu and cocktails

Elio's Osteria

4.9

4.9 (1653)

$40 and under

Italian

Carindale

About the restaurant

Candle lit tables, chianti by the glass, crooners and generous old fashioned house made pizza, calzone, gelati, huge pastas and antipasto. Perfect for a family dinner, an intimate night for two, or a work get together. A south side institution since 1984.

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Pooja

Dined on 17 Dec 2024

I found it to be super convenient and efficient way to book.

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4.7

4.7 (134)

$40 and under

Mexican

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

La Carmela provides an authentic Mexican culinary experience with an extravagant menu and cocktail list available across three bars – the main bar, beer garden and function room. The venue perfectly encapsulates Mexico’s cuisine and is one of few restaurants to serve traditional Birria Tacos with slow cooked marinated beef filling, queso fresco and consommé. Located in the heart of Caxton Street amongst Brisbane’s nightlife district, La Carmela hosts entertainment and special events. We welcome you to join us and let the Fiesta begin!

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Karen

Dined on 18 Dec 2024

Food was great in taste and value for very reasonable price. Prompt service. A great experience.

Lilong West End

4.6

4.6 (153)

$40 and under

Asian

West End

About the restaurant

Lilong brings you an authentic Shanghai community and street dining experience. It is all about lively, memorable round-the-table moments with friends and family. Lilong is the name for the centuries-old street communities in Shanghai that are connected by laneways. A cross between English terrace-houses and the traditional Chinese courtyard, these residential back street neighbourhoods are tucked away behind the commercial centre of the city’s boulevards. At Lilong we re-imagine the pulsating melting pot of street food and the heart, soul and rhythm of the streets of Shanghai. The atmosphere embodies a cheerful meeting and eating place that has been such an integral part of Shanghai living. Lilong’s signature range of noodles, dumplings and other dishes reflects those genuine flavours and traditional cooking techniques.

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Nina

Dined on 16 Oct 2024

Always a pleasure visiting lilong! The value for money is immaculate. Honest prices that matches the portions. Great comfort food

Tannins Brew

4.9

4.9 (61)

$41 to $100

Brewery

Brendale

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tannins Brew, a vibrant brewstaurant nestled in North Brisbane, Brendale. Step into our spacious industrial haven and experience a casual and relaxed atmosphere. We're passionate about crafting experimental and playful brews, with unique flavours like smoked pineapple pale ales and kiwifruit and coriander sours. Pair your brew with delicious comfort food from our grill menu, featuring burgers, loaded fries and charcoal-grilled steaks. Experience the perfect blend of craft beer and great food at Tannins Brew!

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robert

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Best burgers anywhere. Lots of people claim such. Trust me. These are the best. The brewhouse. Attentive knowledgeable operators who clearly care about their products. Always a pleasure.

Vlume

4.9

4.9 (92)

$40 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Ascot

About the restaurant

Currently Open Wednesday - Saturday: 12pm - 10pm

Step into Vlume, where sophistication meets a laid-back lounge vibe near Eagle Farm Racecourse. Our veranda, overlooking Racecourse Road provides al fresco dining. Enjoy our local favourites: Bug Rolls with slipper lobster, Tarte Flambée a Felmish style Pizza on yeast-free flatbread and Angus Brisket Burnt Ends. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere crafted for a relaxed homely feel and the welcoming faces of our local crew. Join us at Vlume, where every sip and bite guarantees a fresh and seasonal menu for you and your friends.

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Craig

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

excellent in every regard & not over the top expensive. Will be back.

South City Wine Bar & Bistro

4.8

4.8 (135)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Woolloongabba

About the restaurant

South City Wine is a European Neighborhood wine bar in Woolloongabba featuring an extensive wine list with a classic European menu featuring local ingredients.

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RileyVIP

Dined on 19 Nov 2024

The service was impeccable, it was so attentive and personal person to person at the table. The food was perfect, the steak was cooked to perfection and the whole table loved every meal. Will be back!

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Experience

Drinks & Light Snacks Only

Experience

Wine Down Wednesday

Hikari

4.8

4.8 (435)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Teneriffe

About the restaurant

HIKARI, the MOONLIGHT
Hikari’s menu is inspired from “izakaya”, the traditional Japanese pub. We put a twist on izakaya dishes so be enjoyed not only with Japanese Sake but with great Australian wines as well. All Hikari dishes are designed to be shared or be enjoyed individually.

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Belinda

Dined on 20 Dec 2024

Loved the wagyu Sando special we had last night, would love to see it on the regular menu

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Popular dish

Salmon Sashimi

Detour

4.7

4.7 (946)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Woolloongabba

About the restaurant

We serve contemporary share plates with a focus on sustainability and dietary requirements. Our menu is split between omnivore and herbivore dishes that are predominantly gluten free and with numerous plant-based options. We have a full service bar. We have a focus on small Australian natural wine producers that use bio-dynamic and organic practices.

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Sam

Dined on 18 Dec 2024

Fantastic experience, everything about their dishes complements so well together. I've never had better broccoli anywhere else. Very professional service. Can't recommend highly enough.

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Popular dish

Cauliflower Cashew Nut Curry

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