Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Brisbane

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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 book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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!

Top review

robert

Dined 7 days ago

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.

Monte Lane - wine bar

4.7

4.7 (131)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Ipswich CBD

About the restaurant

Your local wine & wood-fired pizza bar ~ made to share ✌🏼
Wood-fired by Mikes Pizza,

Monte Lane is a local laneway wine bar in the Top of Town, Ipswich.

With a curated selection of wines by the glass, cocktails, and rotating beers, you’ll discover something new with each visit.

Pair your drinks with small plates made for sharing, or indulge in Neapolitan style
wood-fired pizza

Top review

Tracy

Dined on 30 Nov 2024

Great night, wonderful staff, excellent venue, food and wine.

Mr Wabi

4.6

4.6 (373)

$41 to $100

Asian

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

Looking for the best Asian food in Brisbane?

Mr. Wabi is a blend of sophisticated Asian fusion street food with eclectic cocktails, tap beer and boutique wine to cater for the urban professionals in the heart of Fortitude Valley.

Wabi means to accept the aesthetics and the beauty of imperfection. This connects a deep meaning between street food that’s imperfect in nature and accepting the beauty within as the dishes are upgraded to appeal to a more sophisticated palate.

Mr. Wabi is fun and approachable, with a focus on quality produce and service to encourage people to come together for good times.

Located in the bustling inner-city nightlife strip of Burnett Lane in Brisbane City, our menu showcases a wide selection of Asian fusion dishes coupled with a fantastic unique selection of cocktails. We aim to be one of the best places to eat in Brisbane.

Top review

Robyn

Dined 5 days ago

The staff were helpful in assisting me and guided me to the perfect lunch for one. I generally would t have a cocktail for lunch but fell in love with the blood flower. Very creative. This went well with my chicken dish in the bento section of the menu. Flavours were amazing.

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Vegan & Vegetarian Banquet

La Carmela

4.6

4.6 (133)

$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 3 days ago

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

California Native

4.5

4.5 (603)

$41 to $100

Californian

Coorparoo

About the restaurant

Our established suburban restaurant showcases authentic Californian and Cali-Mex cuisine, prepared with fresh, quality produce and accompanied by a boutique cocktail bar and craft beers. Our individual and atmospheric setting with both indoor and outdoor seating provides the perfect location for a romantic evening, a fun special event or a casual catch up with friends.

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Meena

Dined on 1 Dec 2024

Staff and service was so nice! Would definitely come back.

Les Bubbles Bar and Bistro

4.3

4.3 (1768)

$40 and under

Steakhouse

Fortitude Valley

About the restaurant

Bienvenue. Les Bubbles is a Parisian steakhouse on the corner of Wickham and Little Street in Fortitude Valley, forged in the very same building that housed the notorious illegal casino, bath-house and brothel at the centre of the Fitzgerald Inquiry. While the card decks and kerb servers are all but gone, the building’s colourful history remains pinned to every wall. Steak frites – known by many as the national dish of France – is the centrepiece of our menu. We sear the steak to your liking, before serving it with bread, salad, plenty of sauce and bottomless frites. Les Bubbles welcomes all, and as such, both vegetarian and pescatarian eaters will feel right at home. For any curious individuals, a change of scenery is available by wandering down a single flight of stairs. It’s there that you will find the Bath-House, featuring a full bar, banquet seating and a open-aired deck to enjoy a pre or post dinner cocktail!

Top review

Adrian

Dined 7 days ago

fantastic steak frites. lovely decor and service.

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Experience

Special Package

Experience

Christmas Eve Special

Casa Chow

4.3

4.3 (253)

$40 and under

Contemporary Asian

Woolloongabba

About the restaurant

Casa Chow is a high-energy, up-tempo bar & restaurant introducing Brisbane to the vibrant fusion of Chino-Latino cuisine.

This culinary style emerged from the mingling of Chinese & Latin American cultures, blending classic Cantonese flavours with bold Latin ingredients for an unforgettable dining experience.

Top review

Anna

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

Beautiful little restaurant with nice food and interior. The service was fantastic.

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Experience

Mi Casa Saturdays

Justin Lane Brisbane

4.3

4.3 (32)

$41 to $100

Italian

Fortitude Valley

About the restaurant

Eat, drink & be messy. That’s our motto here at JL. We pride ourselves on the quality of our products. From our famous sourdough pizza and handmade pasta, to our signature cocktails, boutique wines and 8 beers on tap.

Top review

Rebekka

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Was a fantastic experience overall for a really large group of people. Really appreciate the team for giving us such a great time!

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Experience

$59 FEED ME MENU

Vapiano - Albert Lane

4.2

4.2 (175)

$40 and under

Italian

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

There are few cuisines more comforting than Italian food and with everything going on in the world right now, we sure need as much comfort as we can get!

As always, at Vapiano, we’re continuing to bring traditional Italian recipes to life with a dash of Aussie spice and the best Australian produce (sourced from within 150 kilometres of each restaurant where possible).

With favourites like our Carbonara or Bolognese pasta, and Margherita or Barbeque Pollo pizza, you won't be disappointed! Dine with us today and experience a slice of Italy in Brisbane.

Top review

Miss

Dined today

The food and drinks were only bettered by the extremely friendly,helpful staff who made our visit exceptional

Vapiano - Garden City

4.2

4.2 (211)

$40 and under

Italian

Mount Gravatt

About the restaurant

Top review

Yamilet

Dined today

I celebrated my birthday with my family and friends at Vapiano the food was amazing great size plates for the value. The service was amazing thank you guys! We will definitely come back 🤗

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