Brisbane city restaurants have tempting cuisine

Brisbane's best restaurants, renowned for their cuisines, serve innovative dishes, accompanied by fine Australian wines often in stunning riverside surrounds.

Prices
Price indicators (for two courses):
$ less than $25 per head; $$ between $25 and $45 per head; $$$ more than $45 per head
BYO (bring your own alcohol) means restaurants allow you to bring a bottle, but may charge for corkage. It's a good idea to book restaurants, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.

Bruno's Tables Award-winning French Chef creates classic dishes $
Dinner Tue - Sat;
85 Miskin Street, Toowong
Ph: 3371 4558

Circa Modern French dishes, attentive service and a fine wine list. $$
Lunch Tue - Sat, dinner Mon - Sat;
483 Adelaide Street, Brisbane
Ph: 3832 4722

CUMQUATS Winner of Queensland Specialty Restaurant of the Year 2004/5. A unique dining experience celebrating the flavours of Australia's native foods. Experience wild boar, emu, wallaby, crocodile, wild barramundi as well as native herbs, spices and berries. $
Tues-Sun Lunch & Dinner.
145 Boundary Street, West End
Ph: 073846 6333
www.cumquats.com.au

Customs House Brasserie International cuisine, served in heritage surroundings, overlooking the river. $
Tue-Sat, 10-10; Mon & Sun 10-5
399 Queen Street, Brisbane
Ph: 3365 8921

Gianni Elegantly designed and with an international menu, this top dining place offers vintage wines by the glass. $
Lunch Mon - Fri, dinner Mon - Sat;
12 Edward Street, Brisbane
Ph: 3221 7655

Green Papaya North Vietnamese food prepared from high-quality ingredients. $
Lunch and dinner Tue - Sun;
898 Stanley Street, East Brisbane
Ph: 3217 3599

Icons Modern slick eatery with fresh Australian cuisine and a boutique wine list. $
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily
180 Main Street, Kangaroo Point
Ph: 3895 8311

Harveys Lively cafe/deli with fabulous atmosphere. Great coffee with both Asian and Italian dishes on the menu. Visit the deli for great produce. $
Breakfast & Lunch 7 days, Dinner Tue-Sat;
4/31 James Street, Fortitude Valley
Ph: 3852 3700

Pier Nine
Offering Brisbane's finest seafood, from sushi to caviar, $
Lunch & Dinner daily.
Eagle Street Pier, Eagle Street, Brisbane
Ph: 3229 2194

Squirrels Vegetarian Restaurant Vegan menu with rave reviews, and not just from the vegetarians. Try the Cajan tofu. $
Lunch & Dinner Tue-Sun;
184 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
Ph: 3856 0966

Summit Restaurant Features extensive menu of modern Australian cuisine. Located at Mt Coot-tha Lookout with spectacular panoramic views of Brisbane stretching out to Moreton Bay. $
Lunch and dinner daily, Sunday breakfast;
Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Mt Cooth-tha
Ph: 3369 9922

The Telegraph at GPO Located in the historical Fortitude Valley Post Office. Seasonal sub-tropical menu with a stylish interior and polished service. $
Lunch & Dinner 7 Days;
740 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Ph: 3252 1322