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4.3
Awesome(10)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • South Bank
Booked 2 times today
Formerly known as the Melbourne Hotel, Hotel West End is located in the bustling inner-city precinct of West End, South Brisbane. Freshly renovated in 2017, the hotel is a stylish yet relaxed venue with a modern and approachable menu, quality local and international wines, with some of Australia’s finest craft brews and an impressive range of fine spirits. Our gaming lounge houses 40 of the latest and greatest games in a comfortable and secure setting. Upstairs is our signature function space, The Stellar Room, which is perfect for weddings, birthdays, celebrations, product launches or any style of gathering that requires a premium room with quality service. Come in and visit Hotel West End – there is something for everyone!
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4.5
Awesome(20)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • West End
Booked 4 times today
Welcome to the #1 LARGEST plate of nachos in Australia! This delicious mountain of goodness has reached national fame being featured in magazines & blogs nationwide! “Massive burritos” these babies come in at nearly 1 kg! Packed with flavours only found South of the border. Our tacos are inspired directly from the beach suburbs in Southern California and Mexico! We use homemade tortillas, with a perfect blend of paired salsas.
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4.6
Exceptional(377)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Brisbane CBD
Booked 20 times today
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.
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4.6
Exceptional(103)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Brisbane CBD
Booked 19 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.
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4.7
Exceptional(731)
Price: Expensive
• Wine Bar • Fortitude Valley
Booked 19 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 Gum Bistro restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(55)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • West End
Booked 6 times today
Gum Bistro is a casual, fun and approachable restaurant located in West End. Serving simple, honest dishes cooked to showcase the fantastic produce available to us in Queensland.Gum Bistro is located on land of the Jagera and Turrbal people. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians, and Elders past, present and future, of the lands on which we work and live, and further acknowledge, thank and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the land in the multitude of Aboriginal countries across Australia from which so many of our products come from.
A photo of Olive and Angelo restaurant
4.2
Awesome(1667)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Brisbane CBD
Booked 17 times today
Brought to you by Angelo Leonforte, Olive & Angelo delivers to Brisbane an authentic signature of traditional Italian cuisine. We have a generous focus on catering to all diners. Therefore we have created a menu of gluten-free, vegan & traditional options. We proudly make all of our own pasta, including our gluten free & vegan pastas. As well as our traditional, gluten free pizza base options.
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4.1
Excellent(58)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Brisbane CBD
Booked 6 times today
The fun starts at 1603 Bar. A contemporary speakeasy serving Japanese and local beer, wine and the classics. Cocktail lovers will enjoy sake-infused delights that will transport you to Japan.
A photo of Covent Garden - Gin Bar & Restaurant restaurant
4.5
Awesome(217)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • West End
Booked 9 times today
Some time ago, we decided it was time Brisbane’s West End had our very own tropical Covent Garden oasis…not long after, this little beauty was born! A contemporary gin house (with 500+ gins to indulge in), as well as one of Australia’s very few fully coeliac friendly / gluten free restaurants, right in the beating heart of West End!
A photo of Persone Italian Restaurant restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1119)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Brisbane CBD
Booked 4 times today
Persone Italian Restaurant is a fun place because of its lively ambience and great food. Reviewers rave about the 'fantastic' food and drinks, 'amazing' service, and 'beautiful' setting. The restaurant offers a 'spectacular Italian bar and dining experience', making it a hit among the customers.
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  • Nia
    London •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great food - service was a little too quick ! Was completely full -including a large party which made conversation somewhat difficult - but I would return and recommend. Food was excellent
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    Mr WabiPrice: Expensive• Asian• Brisbane CBD
    4.6
  • Megan
    Brisbane •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Had the set menu with the matched wines which was delicious. The highlight of the night was the thoughtfulness in the wine selection and some really interesting and diverse flavours. We loved chatting with the sommelier about the wines and he seemed to know his stuff and love his job.
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    Essa RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Fortitude Valley
    4.7
  • Hazel
    Brisbane •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food excellent. Staff attentive. Atmosphere good but the music was too loud. I asked staff to turn it down and they did.
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    DoughcraftPrice: Moderate• Italian• Brisbane CBD
    4.6
  • Anita
    Brisbane •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 25, 2024
    Christmas Lunch was outstanding. I would be confident booking this venue for events because they clearly demonstrated their ability to manage and cater to a large crowd. I would expect their day-to-day operations to also be as efficient and good value as their events. Staff were pleasant, helpful and there were plenty of people to call on if assistance or service was required. The decor was attractive, the layout of the area easy to navigate and the noise level even with a large attendance was very comfortable. There were a few small issues, such as a slow-draining sink in the toilets, but sometimes an older building has these kinds of challenges. Speaking specifically of the food in the Christmas Day buffet, the seafood was absolutely fresh and of good quality, trays of hot food were replenished regularly and the dessert display was absolutely delightful. There was an impressive range of food available and it was plentiful. Everything was well labelled. The large group was managed well with no long hold-ups or bottlenecks. The atmosphere was subtly festive without being over the top. Overall my group had a great experience and I would not hesitate to attend another function at Hotel West End. If I lived more locally, I would also be happy to visit on regular days.
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    Hotel West EndPrice: Moderate• Bistro• South Bank
    4.3
  • Dean
    Brisbane •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 7, 2024
    We went there for my partners birthday, and the service, food and atmosphere was second next to none. Ruby is an absolute superstar behind the bar making cocktails for us and a 21st birthday. We will definitely be back. Thanks Ruby
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    California Tacos West EndPrice: Moderate• Mexican• West End
    4.5
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