Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Brisbane

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Updated June 05, 2026

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

Hikari

4.9

4.9 (495)

$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 enjoyed individually or shared among friends and family. Hikari features indoor and outdoor seating, lit by table lamps, for a perfect, cozy experience.

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Kibar

Dined 4 days ago

Place is a bit small but vibey. Staff were very friendly and super helpful. The food overall was pretty good but the main star of the show was definitely the Karubi. Those were to die for.

August

4.8

4.8 (105)

$41 to $100

European

West End

About the restaurant

August is a restaurant that sits in the old heritage church on Dornoch Terrace, West End. Our dining room is surrounded by objects, art, and the original pitched church ceiling and stained glass windows. Our menu is influenced by regional food from France, Italy and Spain.

August is open for dinner from 5pm on Thursday - Saturday, and from 11:30am for lunch on Saturday and Sunday. We also offer a range of private dining experiences, and can accommodate 60 seated guests, or up to 80 for reception-style events. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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charlotte

Dined 7 days ago

Unique setting Professional staff and service Food delicious

Perspective Dining

4.8

4.8 (97)

$101 and over

Farm-to-table

Fortitude Valley

About the restaurant

Discover the Ultimate Gastronomic Adventure at Perspective Dining

Perspective Dining is a modern, closed-door culinary experience featuring a 12-seat chef’s table and seating for up to 24 guests, including a 10-seat private dining area.

Our seasonal tasting menus—offered in plant-based or protein-based formats—celebrate innovation, comfort, and sustainability through the freshest local ingredients.

Our Experiences Include:

Share-Style Lunch – Five seasonal dishes to enjoy together

High Tea – A refined midday selection of sweets, savouries, and teas

Eucalyptus – A 7-course dessert degustation inspired by native ingredients

Dinner Degustation – Choose between 5 or 9 courses, with optional wine pairings

At Perspective, every dish tells a story. We partner with local farmers and artisans to deliver a creative, ethical, and unforgettable farm-to-table journey.

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Marilyn

Dined on May 8, 2026

Friday lunch - no menu, just whatever beautiful produce happens to be fresh that day with a creative presentation.

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Experience

Perspective High Tea: New Growth

Experience

Variations- Lunch shared-style dining

Experience

Strangers at First Course | The Gathering

Kent Road Bistro

4.8

4.8 (94)

$40 and under

Australian

Wooloowin

About the restaurant

Opening in the most extraordinary of times, Kent Rd Bistro was founded in June 2020 and has already become a local favourite. In true bistro tradition, the food is French and Italian inspired, modern Australian.

Owned and run by husband and wife team, Tim and Victoria Michels, Kent Rd Bistro offers guests a relaxed and inviting place to come and enjoy delicious fare in the beautiful surroundings of the two dining rooms.

A BYO restaurant, the menu changes regularly offering the best of in season produce with a classic, modern and warm dining experience. Chef Tim Michels has over 25 years’ experience as head chef at haute cuisine restaurants in Sydney, Hunter Valley and Brisbane. Together with maitre’d Victoria Michels who delivers the finest hospitality, the couple make a formidable team.

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Margaret

Dined on Jun 4, 2026

We had a sensational dinner at Kent Road bistro with some friends. Food was excellent and just perfect for the wines we had. The staff are amazing. Many thanks to Charlotte - great friendly service. And the chef!!! We have been here before and will be back again.

Montrachet

4.9

4.9 (359)

$101 and over

French

Bowen Hills

About the restaurant

Montrachet at Bowen Hills, is located on King Street. Large windows enclose a lavishly furnished space, creating
intimacy for a world of luxury inside; white tablecloths, silver cutlery, rich timbers and a well-stocked bar and cellar are all redolent of a charming Parisian brasserie and perceptive waitstaff are attentive in fulfilling culinary desires.
Stepping into Montrachet is like stepping into a Parisian bistro. From the burgundy leather banquet that runs the length of the room, to the marble comptoir (bar), Montrachet oozes elegance and charm. Traditional overtones and design are accompanied by Laguiole cutlery, monogrammed crockery and the finest glassware. French antiques, metal pastis signs and gilt framed mirrors create an ambience perfectly complimentary to the French cuisine of executive chef and owner Clement Chauvin is famous for.

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Lara

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely wonderful night out, everything perfect from the staff the food and the place itself. Highly recommended.

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4.9

4.9 (28)

$101 and over

European

West End

About the restaurant

Venner, translating to ‘Friends’ in Danish, is a contemporary Australian Restaurant guided by Scandinavian principles. A place created by friends for friends.

Our West End dining room is intimate and intentional, offering either a set menu experience, or à la carte options.

Our food has a focus on seasonality, restraint, and close relationship with place, promoting using ingredients at their peak. We follow a no-waste ethos with respect to the season and every dish is ingredient lead.

Venner is open Wednesday & Thursday 17:00 - 22:00, Friday & Saturday 16:00 - 22:00, and Sunday brunch from 11:00 - 14:00.
Please note, Sunday brunch is an $80 set menu.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Tabitha

Dined 2 days ago

Absolutely loved our date night at Venner. Opted for the Set Menu which was a great way to taste things we wouldn't normally try and have a variety of pleasant surprises. The amount of food was perfect and you never had to wait long between courses. Each dish was exceptionally tasty and beautifully presented. The ambience was perfect and the staff were attentive and seemed passionate about the menu. My favourites were the kangaroo pastrami, potato brioche, and the tender pork - along with the madeleines at the end of the meal. We also loved our cocktails and the wine recommended by the team. We can't wait to recommend Venner to anyone looking for an excellent meal in Brisbane.

Acciuga

4.8

4.8 (122)

$41 to $100

Contemporary Italian

Sandgate

About the restaurant

Acciuga is a contemporary Italian restaurant, mainly focused on seafood. We also have a selection of meat, vegan and vegetarian options. We believe in using simple ingredients to create expensive taste.

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Barbara

Dined on Jun 4, 2026

Another highly enjoyable experience at Acciuga. Food was delicious and the suggested matched wines and service excellent. This time we succumbed to dessert, the cake of the day and were not disappointed as it too was very good. Thank you for another great experience.

Big Boy Bangkok

4.8

4.8 (36)

$41 to $100

Thai

Newstead

About the restaurant

Drawing inspiration from Thailand’s 50s-70s era, stepping into Big Boy Bangkok feels like discovering a hidden bar down a Bangkok side street, moody, vibrant, full of personality where neon lights & witty advertising defined the city’s electric atmosphere.

Those design cues come to life through South-East Asian graphics, vintage textures, & playful typography set against a sleek, contemporary backdrop, matched with vibrant cocktails & flavour-packed dishes.

The name comes straight from the streets when vendors call out “Hey Big Boy!” to tempt customers toward their stalls. That same cheeky spirit defines Big Boy Bangkok’s personality — lively, welcoming & just a little irreverent.
From its inventive cocktails to its flavour-packed dishes and atmospheric design, Big Boy Bangkok invites guests to eat, drink and linger in a space that captures the spirited soul of Bangkok.

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Robert

Dined 1 day ago

Great restaurant and food is fabulous. Would highly recommend.

Bird's Nest - West End

4.8

4.8 (51)

$40 and under

Japanese

West End

About the restaurant

Bird's Nest Yakitori Bar brings authentic Japanese cuisine to the heart of West End. Enter a lively izakaya atmosphere with hand-carved wooden screens, bar-style seating, and a beautiful fresco of the Brisbane River. Our menu highlights the ancient yakitori cooking method, featuring skewers of meat and vegetables grilled over white charcoal for exceptional tenderness. Enjoy a variety of options, including chicken, pork belly, garlic prawns, and king oyster mushrooms, along with izakaya favorites like bao buns, takoyaki, and gyoza. For a complete experience, try our Omakase course, which includes a selection of chef's choice skewers, salad, rice, and dessert. If you prefer something lighter, our lunch specials offer great value. Complement your meal with our extensive drinks list, featuring Japanese beers, sake, shochu, and unique cocktails. Whether you want a refreshing beer or a creative drink, Bird's Nest has you covered.

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Roger

Dined on May 21, 2026

We went for the 5 dishes and 5 sakes master class. Very interesting and informative great opportunity to try sake you wouldn't ordinarily get to try. The food was beautifully matched to each sake well cooked and delicious. Definitely great value for money i wasn't looking for more food or more sake by the end of the evening and all staff were friendly and attentive making for an even more pleasant experience.

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Experience

Bird's Nest Yakitori Bar - West End $57 Set (PP)

Experience

Bird's Nest Yakitori Bar - West End $82 Set (PP)

Adelita Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (255)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Wynnum

About the restaurant

Restaurant / Wine Bar - Modern Australian with a European influence

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Stuart

Dined 7 days ago

Another perfect Sunday Dinner at Adelita. Perfect food prepared at extraordinary level for a suburban location. Tasting banquet is constantly changing based on seasons and never dissapoints. Highlight were pepperberry oysters, sublime scallops, perfect roasted and moist chicken. Seperate wings were delic. Adelita Choc orange very special. AAA+++ <3

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Experience

Steak & Frites | Every Wednesday from 4pm.

Experience

Large Groups | Shared Banquet Menu 69$

Experience

Large Groups | Tasting Menu 99$

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