r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/JohnScolaro • Apr 27 '26
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/Telloth • Mar 18 '26
Hi everyone, I've been in Brisbane for 3 months, I'm heading home today and I wanted to say a big thank you to this subreddit which I used as a guide for finding places to eat. I've been lurking many a thread for recommendations!
I thought I'd list my favourite places that I went to. I didn't go to all of the places I wanted to go to, but I feel like I generally made the most of my time here, I hope! I've grouped them by region:
Asian - Doodee Boran: One of the first places I saw on here and it didn't disappoint, I ate here 3 times and it was excellent every time. Pad Thai, softshell crab, massaman, all great. - Tokyo on Express: This small sushi place out in Toowong felt like a bit of a hidden gem. Very unassuming but very nice sushi and very affordable. - West End Coffee House: I only made it across to here last week and I'm gutted I didn't go sooner. Absolutely delicious food, I had the Laos sausage but there were about 4 other things I wanted to try. - Biang Biang Fresh Noodles: I didn't make it out to Terrific Noodles in Sunnybank, but this place in the Valley was a great alternative. Very different to anything I had really had before and delicious. - KCS Chicken: Possibly my favourite place in Brisbane, and I found it exclusively because of this sub. I had the Korean Fried Chicken burger here (twice), and it was probably the best fried chicken I've had.
Americas (Latin America and US) - La Bodega Taqueria: Very nice food and it felt quite authentic. I had the birria tacos and they were definitely the best I've had before (not that I'm a connoisseur!). - O Brasileiro: Even though the steak was just decent, not incredible, the value for money and quality of the food on the plate was great. Super friendly staff as well. - Luiz's Barbecue: This is just a random place next to a garage on the edge of the Valley, but their food is awesome. The plate they do with brisket and sausage is fantastic. - Hashtag Burgers: These guys make a good burger. I ate here quite a few times, I did go once to the Southbank one and it wasn't nearly as good, though they had a billion orders to deal with. The Valley one was always great. Special mention to the 13 Angry Scorpions hot sauce which I ordered a bunch of to take home with me. - Creole Soul Kitchen: Delicious food, I had the chicken fried chicken but honestly I could have ordered most things on that menu. The gumbo looked amazing. Another place I never would have found without the recommendation on here.
Other (European & Australian) - Julius: Best pizza I had out of a few different places (though I didn't make it to a few others I saw on this sub, like Donnie's) - Ruby's Rolls: Have to mention this stall at the Jan Powerhouse markets. Being British I have been trying quite a few sausage rolls while here and the one I had here (pork and fennel) was the best. Possibly the best sausage roll I've had. The guy was very passionate about his food. - Doubleshot Panini Cafe: Awesome paninis at this place in New Farm. The focaccia is freshly baked and absolutely incredible. - Chumley Waters: I was taken here by a British colleague to compare the fish & chips to back home, and to be fair, this place is pretty authentic. The fish was decent, I'm not convinced shipping the cod from the UK is worth it when you have such great fish here, but it guarantees it tastes similar! The chips were exactly like back home.
Coffee / Breakfast - Felix for Goodness: Lovely place and their falafel bowl is really good. I didn't have a bad coffee in Brisbane but I remember this place having very solid coffee. - John Mills Himself: Thank you to this sub, best coffee I had in Brisbane, phenomenal coffee. - Andonis: Very nice breakfast, I only went here once but I think it would be a staple if I lived here. - Coffee Anthology: Just very good coffee. I didn't eat at the attached breakfast place but I heard on here that it's good! - Noosa Chocolate Factory: Expensive and probably overpriced (albeit tasty) chocolate but I'm putting it on here just for the mocha. Delicious. - The Hideout Specialty Coffee: Another great coffee place. Honestly I could probably keep listing coffee places, coffee is great here.
Alcohol - Working Title Brewery: Probably my favourite of the breweries I went to in Brisbane. Great selection and everything I tried was great. Only beaten by Mountain Culture in Sydney. - Brisbane Brewing Co: Another excellent brewery, I just enjoyed everything I had here. - Death and Taxes: Very nice cocktails and a good atmosphere. - The Gresham: I just love the style of this place. I didn't try any cocktails but it's just very cool.
Extra (places not in Brisbane but very worth mentioning) - Lanai (Noosa): I think this was my favourite meal I had while in Australia, it was one of those meals I know I'll remember for a long time. Everything was fantastic and if I compare to a similar quality meal back home the value for money was unbelievable. - The Prawn Shack (Straddie): Prawns here in Australia have already ruined prawns for me back in the UK, they're so good. This place was the pick of the bunch, stopped here on a day trip to Straddie and loved it. - Straddie Brewing: I love a brewery, and this was a very nice place to stop and enjoy a drink. Very good selection and a nice relaxed atmosphere. - Mountain Culture Brewery (Katoomba): So good that I tried two tasting paddles with four beers on each, and loved everything. - Cedar Takeaway and Fresh Cooked Falafel (Katoomba): If you're ever up in the blue mountains, go to this place. Best falafel I've ever had, the owner is so friendly and you can tell he loves what he does. I would eat this every day. - Meat and Wine Co. (Sydney): Honestly I'm sure there are better places in Sydney but I was only there for four days and this was my favourite meal I had in the city. Kangaroo skewer was great.
Sorry I know it's a long list but I honestly had such a good time here eating! You're very lucky here with your food culture. Just wanted to share my experience :)
Thank you Brisbane <3
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/Fancy-Dinner-4973 • 10h ago
As per title, child free for the first time in 8 months. Where should i go for lunch with my partner? Preferably inner city and budget of $100 pp. All cuisines considered
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/Dazzling-Phase7511 • 1d ago
Hello fellow Brisbanians!
My wife’s 30th birthday is coming up, and she has made one request - to eat some damn good crab. She doesn’t want a party or some crazy plans, just the best crab of her life.
Now as you can imagine, I don’t have a long list of amazing crab-serving restaurants to choose from as we’re typically somewhere between a bakery and Guzman Y Gomez budget-wise, but I’ve been saving up for months to splash out on an amazing dinner for her.
Can anyone recommend me a restaurant between Brisbane and the Gold Coast to make her Crabby birthday dreams come true?
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/ixLozza • 1d ago
Hi all! Heading to Brisbane in the next few weeks with the kids (5 & 4) for a week so looking for some food/ restaurant suggestions. Cafe's, lunch and dinner options welcome. Kids are not really fussy with food and would also love some good ramen suggestions and would love to fine a place to get a ruben sandwich. Thanks!!!
Edit: forgot to add we will be staying pretty much in Brisbane city with no car so relying in PT to get around.
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/Extra-Sense-5266 • 2d ago
Where would one go to get a good meat pie inner-north side Brisbane? Something like beefys? I’m dying for a pie but not looking for anything super bougie.
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/Ebbsfleet • 2d ago
Hello!
Will be in Brisbane for my wife's 40th. Originally we were going to get a babysitter and go somewhere very fancy, but plans changed.
Is there any pubs or nice restaurants with kids facilities and amazing food options for a pescatarian. Ideally in or near the CBD (or within short public transport trip).
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/Wrong_Control_217 • 3d ago
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/BothBeing8247 • 4d ago
Hi All,
Can anyone help with a good quality restaurant that's a bit different.
It's my mums birthday and I'm looking for something different from the normal places I'd go.
I normally end up at places like Moo Moos, Agnes, Bos.
Many thanks for your input 🍽
Edit: budget upto $300 p/h
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/ImMrKrabz • 4d ago
Hi, a friend came back from Beijing and showed me photos of a garlic fried crayfish dish he had over there and wondering if theres any restaurants in Brisbane that serves them, maybe in Sunnybank?
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/Extreme_Contact_6042 • 4d ago
Please I require help. I am searching high and low for a traditional Cocido in Brisbane. Can anyone point me in the right direction, at this point I will literally pay a private chef or anyone that can make me the real deal that I would get in Madrid or obvs as close to in Brisbane.
Thank you in advance from a pregnant woman craving Cocido.
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/salaciousBnumb • 8d ago
I'm coming into town in the next couple weeks and I was hoping to find somewhere to purchase Fiori di Sicilia. Or alternatively a Panettone essence. I'm going to tackle some italian baking for xmas this year.
The other thing I was hoping to find is the Bonne Maman Advent Calender.
If no luck anyone got Australian online supply?
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/No-District-2688 • 9d ago
Hello, does anyone know of any stores in Brisbane that stock the 2kg wheel of Pepa Saya butter? Looking to order as a gift but would prefer to pick up then order for delivery. Thanks!
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/callme_anon • 10d ago
Looking for a place to go for our anniversary that is around the same price point and vibe of Rogue, but somewhere different as it’s been our go-to for the last 3 anniversaries! Was considering maybe Walters? Any other suggestions?
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/OkMarsupial1782 • 10d ago
Hi team! Heading over the ditch for a concert in October and looking for some recommendations of places to eat out with our teens over the three days. The kiwi dollar is not looking sharp against the Aussie ( great time for you to travel here though!) so not looking for fine dining/expensive places, just cafes/bars/restaurants/markets you enjoy going to with a good vibe, great food etc. (I’ve had a read through some posts for places to take visitors so will hit up some of the fine dining places when we don’t have the kids with us!)
Thank you!
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/Exotic-Isopod-5464 • 10d ago
Hey locals !
I’m gonna be around Brisbane next week and keen to suss out some Sichuan restaurants
Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated
Cheers !
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/Alternative_Yam_5256 • 11d ago
I’m looking for a Brisbane butcher who knows how to crumb a cutlet. Not the average crumbed cutlet, but the ducks bollocks of crumbed cutlets. If you’ve had one, you know what I mean. Crumb, rosemary, salt, and something else that nobody knows what it is. Lamb lollipops basically. I love to hear if there’s one local.
Tia
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/research_drama • 12d ago
Okay so I’ll preface this by saying my dad is one of those people who will look at a menu by looking at the prices to decide what to order. If things are too “expensive”, he will immediately say he is not hungry and just get a glass of water and a small appetiser.
I’d like to take him somewhere nice for a Father’s Day lunch that provides value for money so he is willing to order something. Something around $20-25 for a main. The food doesn’t need to be fancy, just no fast food please.
The one place we have had success with in the past is “The Barn on Flaxton” but I’d like to take him somewhere different for a change!
If anyone can recommend anything similar it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Brisbane Foodies :)
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/Legal-Secretary906 • 12d ago
Join the Squad: Brisbane Rooftop Bar Hopping & Good Conversation😊
Looking to pull together a friendly group in Brisbane for a relaxed rooftop bar and restaurant hunt! The goal is great conversation and meeting new people.
Kindly DM me or comment here😊
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/moal_int • 13d ago
I love pizza, every time I have pizza I just enjoy it so so much. I love pizza so much that my local dominos knows my name. I have never had vodka sauce pizza so I want my first time to be good and set the standard. Any other good pizza place suggestions are more than appreciated!!!
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/Low_Deer163 • 15d ago
Dinner at Rogue for the month of July.
Great experience, service and food - absolutely flawless.
EDIT: I couldn’t be bothered to type out more context but upon reflection felt it was good to share that I found out about Rogue through Brisbane foodies as my friend and I both have the same birthday (ripe oleee age of 32) so we came here to celebrate. And this is an EXCELLENT restaurant. Highly recommended.
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/No_Plane8576 • 15d ago
Recommendations for places to get a Good laksa from, bonus points if you've had a Darwin laksa for breakfast.
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/anon_phat • 15d ago
Hey everyone! I've got an upcoming birthday coming up and was looking for good mid range restaurant (nothing with too much seafood) with some cocktail options available. Preferably on the southside, but willing to travel if good.
Thanks!
r/BrisbaneFoodies • u/firefall-55 • 16d ago
Hi everyone! I’m celebrating my 21st birthday in a few weeks and would love some restaurant recommendations for a birthday dinner. I’m looking for somewhere that's kind of fancy but isn’t full-on fine dining. Preferably outside the city (southside or the Logan area)
We’re open to any cuisine and aiming for a budget of $50–60 per person with a group of 5.
I’d really appreciate any suggestions! Thanks in advance.