![]() Choose either a short or long degustation, sit back to make friends with your neighbour, and leave seriously impressed. Occupying a tiny corner tenancy in Bakery Lane, Joy Restaurant has just 10 seats, all of them overlooking the action being carried out in the kitchen by owner and chef, Sarah Scott, and bartender Maddie Smith. So, how good can a restaurant that seats just 10 people be? Well, they're booked out six months in advance, so we'd say pretty damn good. Joy Restaurant Shop 7/690 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley They offer menus for plant-based, pescatarian, and GF/DF degos, too, so nobody has to miss out. Their six-course degustation menu is one of the most creative but drool-worthy dining experiences you'll have in Brisbane, and changes monthly, so you have to keep going back. Rogue Bistro is a bit of a secret gem, tucked away in a semi-industrial area. Make sure to leave room for their signature Jerusalem artichoke cream bun for dessert. Everything that comes out of Essa’s kitchen showcases local farmers and providers, with their seasonal produce heroed in simple, yet utterly delectable main dishes. Essa 181 Robertson Street, Fortitude ValleyĪ sleek spot from the ex-head chef of South Brisbane’s renowned Gauge (now closed), Essa is perfect for an intimate date night thanks to its moody and atmospheric feel, created by dark wood panelling, exposed brick walls and windows offering a view to lush greenery. Our picks? The soft shell crab bao, grilled prawns in curry butter and THAT twice-cooked lamb shank massaman curry. Combining atmosphere by the bucket load with your favourite modern Thai dishes, Same Same captures the flavours we know and love, but with serious attitude. Located in the chic Ada Lane next to The Calile, Same Same is essentially former favourite Longtime supplanted into a sleek new venue with separate Thai-inspired bar space to match. Same Same Shop 3/46 James Street, Fortitude Valley Carte blanche is the way to go, with seven to eight courses that are totally at the whim of the kitchen. There’s no a la carte menu here, instead you just settle in for a three-course, five-course or carte blanche experience. If you couldn’t guess, the restaurant is the pride and joy of head chef and owner Dan Arnold, whose Michelin-star restaurant experience and bronze medal at the 2016 Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific competition prove he knows his way around a kitchen. Restaurant Dan Arnold is where you’ll find one of the most incredible dining experiences in Brisbane-and we’ve tried a few. Image credit: Restaurant Dan Arnold | Facebook Restaurant Dan Arnold 10/959 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley ![]() Be sure to take dessert up on the rooftop terrace-not that the moody, industrial dining room isn't extremely easy on the eyes. When you do nab a table, you'll be treated to a feast cooked entirely over fire, from snacks like the scarlet prawn doughnuts to heartier feeds like smoked lamb neck with ancho mole, garlic yoghurt and flatbread. You'd have to have been living under a rock if you hadn't heard of Agnes-but actually getting a booking at Brisbane's favourite new restaurant is another matter. It's also a combination of the atmosphere, the service, the interior design, and even the strength of their wine list.Īll of these things adds up to the 'wow factor'-and luckily, Brisbane isn't short on venues that tick all the boxes and then some. These restaurants are the must-dos, the have-to-tries, the places you would tell visiting friends to dine at, and the bucket-list special treats to book when you want to splash out on sheer quality. Keep scrolling for the best restaurants in Brisbane right now. It's not just the calibre of the food coming out of the kitchen–although that is of utmost importance, of course. Here at Urban List, we've put a lot of thought into what makes a restaurant one of Brisbane/Meanjin's best.
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