Best Lunch Restaurants in Newstead

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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Eastern SuburbsInner SuburbsMoreton BayNorthern SuburbsSouth QueenslandSouthern Suburbs

Neighborhoods

Albany CreekAlbionAspleyAuchenflowerBowen HillsBracken Ridge

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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1. puck

4.7

Exceptional(62)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Newstead

Booked 2 times today

Australian classics with a Newstead twist. Enjoy Industry Beans blends, and a carefully curated selection of Australian and international wines and beers.

A photo of Industry Beans Newstead restaurant

2. Industry Beans Newstead

4.6

Exceptional(140)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Newstead

Booked 12 times today

Housed in a purpose-built warehouse conversion in the back streets of Newstead, the Industry Beans Brisbane flagship brings together coffee roasting with a spacious café with indoor and outdoor dining.Our All-Day Brunch Menu features a range of innovative mains and share plates, alongside a curated selection of our most loved café staples, with an exciting, coffee-infused dessert menu.Here, you will enjoy an immersive coffee experience, with a range of blends and single origins roasted on site by our Newstead roasting team.Industry Beans Newstead is an evolved coffee and brunch experience for everyday brunch goers, coffee and food lovers, trend hunters and tourists alike.

A photo of Cheeky Poke Bar - Newstead restaurant

3. Cheeky Poke Bar - Newstead

4.4

Awesome(40)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Hawaiian • Newstead

Booked 1 time today

We've taken the traditional Hawaiian staple food 'poke', and added our own Australian twist to it - being a local, vibrant and flavoursome array of fresh foods. We source all our produce as locally and ethically as possible. We source all of our produce as locally and ethically as possible. The Cheeky mission is to strengthen the minds and bodies of each and every one of you, to bring out our most optimal selves. When you are nourished, you can thrive.

4. CRU Bar & Cellar

4.6

Exceptional(606)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Fortitude Valley

Booked 27 times today

Home to a celebrated wine bar, retail cellar, and private dining room, CRU pairs laid-back luxury with the stylish spirit of Brisbane’s James Street precinct.Our signature green onyx bar surrounds the shimmering heart of CRU, a glorious antique Baccarat chandelier Soak up the street scene or take a seat at the bar and lose yourself in our award-winning wine list.CRU is the perfect spot for a glass of something special, a leisurely lunch with friends, or a decadent dinner for two.

5. Montrachet

4.8

Exceptional(242)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Bowen Hills

Booked 5 times today

Montrachet at Bowen Hills, is located on King Street. Large windows enclose a lavishly furnished space, creatingintimacy 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.

6. Essa Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(751)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Fortitude Valley

Booked 10 times today

ESSA provides a destination to escape the expected.Just like the raw interiors in which we reside, our work is simple but considered.The ethos in the kitchen embraces collaboration with local farmers, hunters and providores, promoting an environmentally conscious approach to the menu. Harvest driven dishes provide the creative parameters for our ever evolving dining experience. ESSA is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm till late and Friday and Sunday lunch from 12pm.

A photo of Harveys Bar and Bistro restaurant

7. Harveys Bar and Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(936)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • New Farm

Harveys offers an all-day dining experience of unpretentious, seasonal cuisine served in inviting and stylish surrounds. With the highly regarded PJ McMillan at the helm, Harveys food is honest fare made with integrity, created and designed to reflect the current harvest and day-to-day availability of ingredients.Harveys can welcome you through the course of the day with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, and a design that takes full advantage of the superb location, with a stylish, comfortable bar and indoor and outdoor garden seating. Situated at the heart of the thriving James Street retail and entertainment precinct, visit Harveys as an old friend or a new one and experience the new expression of a timeless classic.

8. Lobby Bar

4.2

Awesome(141)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Brisbane CBD

Booked 2 times today

Perfectly poised at the entrance of The Calile Hotel and spilling into vibrant Ada Lane, Lobby Bar is the ideal spot to wile away the day until it ebbs into the night. Executive Chef, Mark Godbeer has designed a progressive Australian style menu utilising local produce and rooftop ingredients for breakfast, lunch, bar snacks and dinner taster options so you can pop in at all hours, leave satisfied and begin planning your next visit. Behind the bar - a cocktail menu which nods to the classics while offering its own flavour of reinvention complimenting a wine list that celebrates great Australian and international wine makers. With windows that throw open, breathing in the Brisbane climate, Lobby Bar is your destination for a single morning espresso or a night of working your way through the cocktail list. A space that is a celebration of its surrounds, as perfect for one as it is for many, Lobby Bar will fast become your go to in James Street.

9. Doughcraft

4.5

Awesome(144)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Brisbane CBD

Booked 25 times today

At Doughcraft, our vision is to blend the rich traditions of French and Italian culinary arts, bringing the best of both worlds under one roof. We are dedicated to creating exceptional products with passion, tradition, and authenticity.From sunrise, our masterful French bakers craft unique viennoiseries and artisanal bread, ensuring every bite transports our customers to a quaint Parisian bakery. By midday, our freshly baked breads become the heart of delightful sandwiches and paninis, perfect for a busy city lunch.As the sun sets, Doughcraft transforms into an Italian haven. Our skilled Italian chefs take over, infusing the evening with the vibrant flavours of Italy. Whether it’s our hand-made pasta, authentic pizzas, or other Italian specialties, each dish is a testament to our dedication to culinary excellence.At Doughcraft, we celebrate the unity of these two renowned culinary traditions, offering Brisbane a unique and unforgettable dining experience from morning till night.

10. The Green

4.7

Exceptional(416)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Fortitude Valley

Booked 29 times today

Modern Middle Eastern Mediterranean Restaurant with exceptional selection of salads and charcoal grilled selection of meats. We offer dine in option as well as take home meals. The Green specializes in A'la Carte restaurant up to 60 seats, take home meal as well as Private Parties, Corporate and Press Events, Weddings and other celebrations for groups from 5 to 150. We feature beautiful private event spaces perfect for any occasion, as well as the option to book the entire restaurant. Menus range from passed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails to our diverse shared menus for seated dinner.

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ClintonVIP
Brisbane •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
A truly memorably experience. Highly recommend the degustation.
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MontrachetPrice: Very Expensive• French• Bowen Hills
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4.8
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AlokVIP
Brisbane •11 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
CRU bar is a great location, service was a little lacking but everyone was friendly. Food was great.
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CRU Bar & CellarPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Fortitude Valley
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4.6
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Sue
Brisbane •11 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
We are never disappointed with the quality and consistency of service.
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puckPrice: Moderate• Café• Newstead
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4.7
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TeresaN
Sunshine Coast •9 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 1, 2025
lovely clean and modern space with room to move between tables Service and food was very nice and coffee excellent
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Industry Beans NewsteadPrice: Moderate• Café• Newstead
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4.6
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CharlesW
Los Angeles •16 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 25, 2024
The presentation of the food and the atmosphere at this Newstead location was fine, but not spectacular.
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Cheeky Poke Bar - NewsteadPrice: Moderate• Hawaiian• Newstead
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4.4

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