BRISBANE CITY: WHERE TO EAT Go back
to Brisbane guide Eating and dining in Brisbane
is fantastic in the balmy climate. Outdoor eating areas
are common where you can sit long into the night even
in winter. Multi-ethnic options are available. Email us
with your favourite eating or drinking place - oceania@backpackglobe.com
PETRIE TERRACE AND PADDINGTON
Oxleys on the River
For seafood at a price but a superb view of the river
and it's activites Oxley can't be beaten. Book ahead on
weekends.
The Sultan's Kitchen
163 Given Terrace, Paddington
This is an Indian restaurant open for lunch and dinner
with an all you can eat smorgasboard.
Paddo Tavern, Given Terrace, Paddington
For excellent value lunches try the $4.95 deals at this
modern decor pub. At nights on weekends it can really
hop.
Park Road
This road running from the river towards the Milton train
station features a number of very stylish cafes and eateries.
La Dolce Vita
and Rue du Paris are probably the most popular under the
mini Eiffel Tower replica. A large crowd of runners and
cyclists congregates here on weekends. Mary Ryan's Book
Shop further up the street offers coffee in a booky atmosphere.
Freestyle
This is primarily a desert cafe but you can get meals
at lunch time and dinner. But most people come for the
fine coffee, cakes and icecream options.
FORTITUDE VALLEY
Fat Boy's, Fortitude Valley, Brunswick Street Mall
With big screen TVs for major sports events and great
breakfast, lunch and dinner menus with seating that spills
into the Brunswick Street Mall. Try the raison toast in
the morning, it's a least several inches thick. On weekends
there is live music and morning markets nearby.
There are numerous Chinese eateries on Wickham Street
near Brisbane's Chinatown that have similar menu's, prices,
and gustation.
WEST END
Mollison and Boundary Streets and Hardgrave Road are dotted
with ethnic eateries and you could probably take your
pick amongst any of the choices.
Cafe Babylon
142 Boundary Street
This comes particularly recommended with asian and mediterranean
food.
Khan's Kitchen
In Hardgrave Road the small Khan's Kitchen with traditional
Pakistani dishes is very good value.
SOUTH BANK
Ship Inn
Bistro meals with pasta, steak, and other food. Mediterranean
style decor.
There are numerous outdoor eateries to pick from with
views over the river or of the parks. Alternatively bring
your own picnic and make use of the free barbecues and
lawns.
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BREAKFAST CREEK
Breakfast Creek Hotel, Breakfast Creek Road
The steaks and spare ribs here are famous and beer is
still drawn from a wooden keg.
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ST LUCIA AND MT COOT-THA
Schonell Pizza Cafe, University of Queensland
A-Z of pizza dishes available and deserts and coffee before
or after the movie in the adjoining building. Discounts
for university students and film club members.
Mt Coot-tha
This restaurant is perched right on the top of the mountain
with fantastic views of the city below. The food is mid
ranged price.
MARKETS AND SHOPPING
Valley Markets
The Brunswick Street mall markets are held Saturday mornings
with a variety of jewellery, alternative style clothes,
fresh produce and more.
Bi weekly Farmers markets
A farmers market is held every weekend in Brisbane but
alternates locations between the University of Queensland,
New Farm and ... Gourmet food at a price including pesto's,
spreads, fish, bread and more.
Riverside Markets
A Sunday market along the river by Eagle Street Pier with
mostly handicrafts.
Southbank Markets
Art and crafts market Friday evening and Saturday and
Sunday until 5pm.
Rocklea food markets
There are numerous shopping centres all around Brisbane
to cater for the de-centralised population. Most can be
reached easily by public transport, usually train. In
the city try the Myer Centre off the Queen Street Mall
(Roma Street station is the closest 5 mins away). Other
options include Toowong Village (Toowong train station,
Ipswich line), Indooroopilly Shopping Town (5 mins from
Indooroopilly train station, Ipswich Line), Toombul (Toombul
train station, Caboolture line),
Westfield Carindale, Logan City (Mt Gravatt)
BARS AND CLUBBING
Check Time Off listings and other free street magazines
for a full list of gigs and events in Brisbane. The street
magazines are distributed bi-weekly mostly in the city
centre and Fortitude Valley.
Jazz and Blues Club
ground floor of the Travelodge, Roma St.
This is conveniently located for those staying in hostels
around Roma Street station.
Brisbane Jazz Club
1 Annie Street, Kangaroo Point
Big band nights
Ric's Cafe
Brunswick Street Mall, Fortitude Valley
Live music on weekends.
