Best Hot Spot Restaurants in West End

33 restaurants available nearby

1. Vela Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(72)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • West End

Booked 40 times today

Discover Vela, Brisbane's newest modern Thai sensation nestled in the heart of West Village. Brought to you by successful serial restaurateurs, Vela promises a vibrant, upmarket and refreshing dining experience, blending traditional flavours with an inventive flair; redefining Thai cuisine in Brisbane.With its spacious 200+ seat venue adorned with funky and modern decor, guests will indulge in flavourful dishes and showstopping cocktails from sun up to sun down. Whether it's an intimate dinner or a grand celebration, Vela welcomes you with open arms. Select from our customisable à la carte menu, banquet menu, or allow our hospitable team to craft unforgettable experiences in our function spaces for your perfect party or group booking.Join us at Vela, where every meal is a celebration of heritage, flavour, and the joy of shared experiences. Make your reservation today and discover why Vela is Brisbane's newest culinary hotspot.

2. Gum Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(50)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • West End

Booked 11 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.

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3. Covent Garden - Gin Bar & Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(212)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • West End

Booked 4 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!

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4. The Terrace - Emporium Hotel South Bank Brisbane

4.5

Awesome(903)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • South Bank

Booked 23 times today

The Terrace at the Emporium Hotel in South Bank, Brisbane, is a hot spot for its exquisite cuisine, top-notch service, and stunning riverside atmosphere. Customers rave about its 'amazing city view', 'delicious cocktails and yummy grazing food', 'fantastic venue with a variety of food and drinks', and 'spectacular view, good food and great service'. It's a go-to place for any celebration and offers a touch of luxury and relaxation, as one reviewer puts it.

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5. Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf

4.4

Awesome(1512)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Brisbane CBD

Booked 16 times today

Black Hide Steak and Seafood by Gambaro at Queens Wharf will enchant and entertain guests by offering world-class Queensland steak as the hero cuisine, and a selection of mouth-watering seafood dishes.Experience and savour exceptional personalised guest service and a divinely rich atmosphere that can only be delivered by blending intricate and cutting-edge design with worldly charm and sophistication.Overlooking the Brisbane River and within an easy stroll of the city’s arts and cultural South Bank precinct, this stunning restaurant will be perfectly positioned on level 4, on the terrace of the new extraordinary Queens Wharf

6. Lyrebird

4.6

Exceptional(2087)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • South Brisbane

Booked 13 times today

With a contemporary, modern Australian menu highlighting the finest locally sourced ingredients and complemented by impeccable service, the Lyrebird is the perfect place to start your evening at QPAC. Delve into a special menu highlight showcasing the rich flavours of Italy with a selection of signature pasta dishes, curated by our Michelin-trained head chef, Salvatore Rizzato, from Rome, Italy. This unique collaboration skillfully blends tastes from his homeland with a Queensland inspired twist, expertly prepared by our passionate chefs at Lyrebird under his guidance. For matinee goers, you can enjoy a delicious touch of elegance with a handcrafted Lyrebird High Tea, before your show. $25 per person or $30 per person including a glass of bubbles. Available only for select matinee shows. The quintessential QPAC experience begins at the Lyrebird.

7. Tai Tai

4.5

Awesome(1030)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • South Brisbane

Booked 16 times today

The origins of South Bank’s newest Asian dining experience are steeped rich in history, honouring traditions in Chinese and South East Asian cuisines. Our restaurant is proudly named after the owner’s ancestral great, great grandmother who was, as the title refers to, Tai Tai.Our location in the heart of South Bank makes Tai Tai one of Brisbane’s most popular restaurants to dine at before a film, show at QPAC or conference at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. We welcome and encourage walk-ins, however limited number of tables are available to book in advance.

8. Como Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(83)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • South Brisbane

Booked 11 times today

Experience opulent dining and indulge in authentic modern Italian, redefined from humble recipes passed down through generations.Drawing upon influences from beloved regions throughout Italy, Como embodies the laid-back yet refined essence of Lake Como, to deliver you an elevated fine dining destination with exceptional menu offerings. Paying homage to our heritage and honouring quality, seasonal produce, Como is for gathering, with our personal touch for those who love a little party.Do as the Italians do – meet with friends and share a meal, unwind with an aperitivo and antipasti at the bar, or settle in for the night. Whatever the occasion, immerse in Como’s refined atmosphere.

9. Essa Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(712)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Fortitude Valley

Booked 15 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, Saturday and Sunday lunch from 12pm.

10. Lilong West End

4.4

Awesome(153)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • West End

Booked 10 times today

Lilong brings you an authentic Shanghai community and street dining experience. It is all about lively, memorable round-the-table moments with friends and family. Lilong is the name for the centuries-old street communities in Shanghai that are connected by laneways. A cross between English terrace-houses and the traditional Chinese courtyard, these residential back street neighbourhoods are tucked away behind the commercial centre of the city’s boulevards. At Lilong we re-imagine the pulsating melting pot of street food and the heart, soul and rhythm of the streets of Shanghai. The atmosphere embodies a cheerful meeting and eating place that has been such an integral part of Shanghai living. Lilong’s signature range of noodles, dumplings and other dishes reflects those genuine flavours and traditional cooking techniques.

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Andy
Sunshine Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food, beautiful restaurant, wonderful staff …!!
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Gum BistroPrice: Expensive• Bistro• West End
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4.7
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Christopher
Brisbane •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The service was excellent and the venue is great. We enjoyed our wine and the food was as expected of this tier of venue. Well done team.
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Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens WharfPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Brisbane CBD
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4.4
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Nicky
Brisbane •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious food and catered for the number at the table to share meals as a group. Great ambience, view, drinks and service.
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The Terrace - Emporium Hotel South Bank BrisbanePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• South Bank
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4.5
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Yvette
Brisbane •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I took my elderly parents to Vela for a family celebration on a Monday night. Staff were friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant was clean and beautifully fitted out. We ordered several dishes to share and were very pleased with all of them. Our waiter was helpful, answering our questions and repeating our order back to us to make sure it was correct.
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Vela RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Thai• West End
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4.6
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Lisa
Tasmania •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Family celebration always done well at Coventry Garden! Makes thinking about food and drink less of a stress for my coeliac daughter too! Winning on all fronts.
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Covent Garden - Gin Bar & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Australian• West End
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33 restaurants available nearby

1. Vela Restaurant

2. Gum Bistro

3. Covent Garden - Gin Bar & Restaurant

4. The Terrace - Emporium Hotel South Bank Brisbane

5. Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf

6. Lyrebird

7. Tai Tai

8. Como Restaurant

9. Essa Restaurant

10. Lilong West End

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