Best Casual Restaurants in St Lucia

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Albany CreekAlbionAshgroveBellbowrieBowen HillsBrisbane CBD

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CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine winesGreat for happy hour

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

94 restaurants available nearby

1. August

4.8

Exceptional(35)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • West End

Booked 15 times today

August is a restaurant that sits in the old heritage church on Dornoch Terrace, West End. Our dining room is surrounded by objects, art, and the original pitched church ceiling and stained glass windows. Our menu is influenced by regional food from France, Italy and SpainAugust is open for dinner from 5pm on Wednesday - Saturday, and from 12pm for Sunday Lunch. We also offer a range of private dining experiences, and can accommodate 60 seated guests, or up to 100 for reception-style events. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

2. Essa Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(751)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Fortitude Valley

Booked 21 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.

3. Sasso Italiano

4.6

Exceptional(741)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Woolloongabba

Booked 32 times today

This is Sasso. Your local neighbourhood Italian, made different. Dig in, all are welcome here.Takeaway available online orders only - check us out here: https://sassoitaliano.orderup.com.au

4. Olive and Angelo

4.3

Awesome(1709)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brisbane CBD

Booked 22 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.

5. Tai Tai

4.6

Exceptional(1078)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • South Brisbane

Booked 33 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.

6. Doughcraft

4.5

Awesome(143)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Brisbane CBD

Booked 15 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.

7. Mr Wabi

4.6

Exceptional(395)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Brisbane CBD

Booked 12 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.

8. Lilong West End

4.6

Exceptional(162)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • West End

Booked 8 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.

9. Casa Chow

4.1

Excellent(259)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Woolloongabba

Casa Chow is a high-energy, up-tempo bar & restaurant introducing Brisbane to the vibrant fusion of Chino-Latino cuisine. This culinary style emerged from the mingling of Chinese & Latin American cultures, blending classic Cantonese flavours with bold Latin ingredients for an unforgettable dining experience.

10. Gum Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(61)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • West End

Booked 3 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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MariaB
Brisbane •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Just love this place. So relaxed and fun. The staff are friendly and the pizza are delicious!
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Olive and AngeloPrice: Expensive• Italian• Brisbane CBD
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4.3
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julius
Brisbane •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Nduja and beignets, enough said. Great service from Chris and the tastiest of snacks!!!
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Essa RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Fortitude Valley
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Tropical North Queensland •1 review
4.0
Dined on Mar 3, 2025
Beautiful dining area, a wonderful atmosphere and great selection of authentic food. The staff were very lovely.
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Tai TaiPrice: Expensive• Chinese• South Brisbane
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4.6
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Joanne
Brisbane •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 1, 2025
Loved it, great food, service and venue was beautiful
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AugustPrice: Expensive• European• West End
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4.8
M
Matteo
Brisbane •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 26, 2025
Very efficient, helpful and friendly staff, Italian cuisine has not lost its identity, which is the most important thing. I recommend the pasta with clams, truly exquisite, and the potato gnocchi, superb.
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Sasso ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Woolloongabba
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4.6

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