Sourcing local produce is a priority for many restaurants in Brisbane City. The Lockyer Valley is famed for its melons, berries and figs; Hervey Bay provides excellent seafood, while South Burnett pork is prized.

OTTO is a local favorite, serving gorgeous skyline vistas and a menu of pasta and pizza whipped up with quality Aussie ingredients. Their Champagne lobster spaghettini is a must-try.

Persone

Persone, a restaurant in Brisbane city, offers a sophisticated dining experience and a beautiful view of the river. The restaurant serves Italian food and is a good choice for romantic meals. It has a large terrace and a private dining area. It also has a great wine list and friendly service.

Located next to W Hotel in the heart of the CBD, Persone is a fine-dining venue serving Italian cuisine. The menu includes classic favourites with a modern twist. The dishes are made from locally sourced ingredients and include dishes such as braised goat penne, beetroot risotto, and petto di pollo. Guests can also enjoy the delicious cocktails and a selection of wines.

Tillerman is a relaxed yet opulent love letter to Queensland’s spectacular produce and climate, with spectacular water views. The menu features a mix of Spanish, Italian and Australian cuisines. Try the scallop crudo or painted crayfish for seafood lovers, or the crumbed veal cutlet with tomato and olive salad for meat eaters. Then finish with a delicious dessert like the banana fritters or lemongrass panna cotta.

Tillerman

Tillerman is the latest restaurant from Brisbane stalwart Andrew Baturo (Libertine, Popolo, Walter's Steakhouse and Naga Thai) and co-owner Jaimee Baturo. Taking over the former Kingsley space along Eagle St, it's all about bold moves from a food and drink perspective.

The menu is guided by fresh, premium seafood rather than a specific cuisine, but riffs on local ingredients. Think Fremantle octopus carpaccio, fish 'Sanga' with crepes and salt-baked Murray cod and mains like dusky flathead with burnt orange ghee and fried caper or BBQ Brisbane Valley quail with sofrito and preserved lemon.

Cocktails and a substantial wine list are also on point, with the drinks lineup nodding to the world's oceans and waterways. There are mariner martinis made with Never Never Oyster Shell Gin and a selection of daiquiris built on Plantation 3 Stars rum, plus six gin and tonics crafted with flavours like earl grey, fennel and musk and elderflower and hibiscus.

Black Hide by Gambaro

Gambaro Group has brought their renowned Black Hide steakhouse to the Treasury Casino in Brisbane CBD. The new 154-seat restaurant opened on Friday 8 June. Its entrance is an orchestration of the different senses, from the custom lasso light fixture to the vaulted portal that leads diners inwards, playing with their perceptions of space and dark timber accents.

The restaurant offers a premium menu that features world-class Queensland beef as its hero cuisine and mouthwatering seafood dishes. Guests can also enjoy exceptional personalised guest service over-looking the Brisbane River.

The restaurant is well known for its wagyu and angus steak cuts, but a dedicated vegan lineup has now been added to the menu, too. The new menu includes grilled Hervey Bay scallops with pomme pave, creme fraiche and cured egg yolk, smoked beetroot with white bean hummus, paprika and edamame for entree, and coconut parfait with pineapple salsa and Vietnamese mint granita for dessert.

Agnes

Refurbished from its drab warehouse origins, Agnes is an old-school Brisbane diner that pays tribute to cooking over fire. The restaurant, owned by the team behind Same Same, Bianca and Honto as well as ex-Gerard’s Bistro head chef Ben Williamson, serves a seasonal fixed-price menu in a darkly hued dining room.

Dining here is a theatrical experience with chefs working across two long low-set counters – all without gas or electricity. Their balancing act is evident in dishes like slivers of grilled ox heart with woodfired potato bread and butter beans, paired with harissa and fine herbs. Or in a dessert that partners charred lemon with white chocolate and candied pomelo.

The wine list is similarly considered, with head sommelier Lilly Heenan selecting producers with a lo-fi leaning. She deftly guides guests around styles rather than varieties and leaves plenty of room for exploration.

Kingsfood

Located in the heart of Market Square, Kingsfood is a favorite among locals. The restaurant is known for its delicious dishes and bubble tea drinks. Its modern interior is decorated with string lights and potted plants, creating a relaxing atmosphere. It also features a cozy outdoor seating area. The restaurant serves locally sourced share plates that range from Brisbane Valley quail with sweet corn polenta to Fraser Isle spanner crab pasta.

It is easy to find the best restaurants in Brisbane if you know where to look. Many of the city’s suburbs are home to some of the most acclaimed eateries in town. These establishments often feature authentic cuisine and affordable pricing.

One such restaurant is Mons Thai, a westside mainstay with a reputation for fine dining and a loyal clientele. It is the go-to place for Thai lovers who want to experience traditional dishes and flavors in a laid-back environment. The restaurant’s signature beef cheek massaman curry is a must-try dish.

Stanley

In a city built around a river, Brisbane’s neighborhoods are distinct and vibrant. It’s easy to spend a day exploring, whether it’s the art galleries of Southbank or the quaint streets of the CBD. The area is full of novel eateries, with plenty of options to suit any appetite.

Located in the former power station, this venue is a dining and event destination that celebrates the best of Australia’s produce, both native and imported. The menu has something for everyone, from oysters Kilpatrick to Wagyu fat roasted potatoes and steaks. There’s also fish, pasta and vegetarian dishes for the plant-based crowd. The food is plated beautifully and the service is exemplary. It’s the kind of place you could visit over and over again.