Best Restaurants for Foodies in Paddington

27 restaurants available nearby

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1. Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Brisbane CBD

Booked 47 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 WharfSurcharges applies for weekends and Public Holidays, a service fees will apply to all credit card transaction

2. Sasso Italiano

4.5

Awesome(723)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Woolloongabba

Booked 10 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

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3. Perspective Dining

4.9

Exceptional(48)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Fortitude Valley

Booked 3 times today

Perspective dining is a modern gastronomic tasting menu experience, a closed-door 12-seat chef table dining space, our chefs will take you on a unique culinary journey. Perspective Dining will offer cutting-edge tasting menus seasonally from 3 courses to 9 courses, a plant-based menu as well as a protein-based menu. Perspective Dining will be collaborating with local farmers and suppliers to ensure that our vision of uncompromised, no holds barred excellence and sustainability is showcased in our food.Perspective | Lunch Thursday to Saturday12:30pmFood and wine pairing 140Just the food 80Perspective Dinner 9 courses6:30 pmFood and Wine pairing 300Just the food 195

4. Montrachet

4.7

Exceptional(218)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Bowen Hills

Booked 14 times today

Montrachet at Bowen Hills, is located on King Street. Large windows enclose a lavishly furnished space, creatingintimacy for a world of luxury inside; white tablecloths, silver cutlery, rich timbers and a well-stocked bar are all redolent of a charming Parisian brasserie and perceptive waitstaff are attentive in fulfilling culinary desires.Stepping into Montrachet is like stepping into a Parisian bistro. From the burgundy leather banquet that runs the length of the room, to the marble comptoir (bar), Montrachet oozes elegance and charm. Traditional overtones and design are accompanied by Laguiole cutlery, monogrammed crockery and glassware and a well stocked bar. French antiques, metal pastis signs and gilt framed mirrors create an ambience perfectly complimentary to the French cuisine of executive chef and owner Clement Chauvin is famous for.

5. Vela Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(98)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • West End

Booked 69 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.

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6. The Terrace - Emporium Hotel South Bank Brisbane

4.5

Awesome(936)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • South Bank

Booked 36 times today

The Terrace at the Emporium Hotel South Bank Brisbane is a foodie's paradise, offering a unique blend of contemporary Asian cuisine and a luxurious rooftop ambiance. As one reviewer noted, the food is 'delicious', with 'unique flavors' and 'beautifully presented dishes'. Another praised the 'exquisite food' and the 'impeccable service'. The stunning views and the attentive staff add to the overall dining experience, making it a must-visit for any food lover.

7. Essa Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(726)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Fortitude Valley

Booked 20 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.

8. Doughcraft

4.6

Exceptional(97)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Brisbane CBD

Booked 17 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.

9. The Green

4.6

Exceptional(400)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Fortitude Valley

Booked 29 times today

Modern Middle Eastern Mediterranean Restaurant with exceptional selection of salads and charcoal grilled selection of meats. We offer dine in option as well as take home meals. The Green specializes in A'la Carte restaurant up to 60 seats, take home meal as well as Private Parties, Corporate and Press Events, Weddings and other celebrations for groups from 5 to 150. We feature beautiful private event spaces perfect for any occasion, as well as the option to book the entire restaurant. Menus range from passed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails to our diverse shared menus for seated dinner.

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10. Deer Duck Bistro - Brisbane

4.7

Exceptional(527)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Auchenflower

Booked 6 times today

Combining various textures and flavours in pure, refined, exhilarating culinary delights, Deer Duck Bistro invites you to a journey of innovative and deeply satisfying culinary adventure. Hidden away in a little suburb known as Auchenflower, Deer Duck Bistro brings a unique fine dining and degustation experience, serving up degustation menus in a quirky and artistic environment, thoughtfully decorated with French Renaissance furniture, old silver cutlery, crystal whiskey decanters and antique paintings.For those with pure food indulgence in mind, come next door and sate your desires with our classic, Modern Australian and European cuisine. You are welcome to a Brisbane’s unique fine dining experience with a tailor-made degustation menu which is a spectacular five to nine-course meal, paired with the finest selection of wines. A delectable a la carte menu is also available for your eating pleasure! We love food, lots of different food, just like you.

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Victoria
Brisbane •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Max and Marilyn made our evening with their exceptional service and attention to detail. Given the open plan, being seated near the kitchen was very loud and detracted from the intimate dinner we were looking for - as it was not really busy, might want to leave those tables for walk ins or when really busy. The steak was exceptional.
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Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens WharfPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Brisbane CBD
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4.3
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Spencer
Brisbane •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was a very good experience, staff were lovely and kind in assisting myself and my partner to our table. The food was delicious and presented every well. The atmosphere was a little loud but that’s the environment of the restaurant. Would highly recommend.
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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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Ash
Brisbane •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Such a unique and refined experience - like no degustation we have done before. Every course was so delicious, highly recommend. We had two 9 course menus and one 9 course vegan which was also incredible!!
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Perspective DiningPrice: Very Expensive• Farm-to-table• Fortitude Valley
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4.9
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John
Brisbane •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
From the moment you arrive, the experience is first class. The staff are welcoming and polite, making you feel like 'an old friend' (without being intrusive). The decor is understated and elegant - a perfect combination for a 'special occasion'. The food is NEXT LEVEL. Our experience at Montrachet was without doubt the BEST dining experience we have encountered in Australia. Montrachet could compare favourably to the best in Paris. We are incredibly fortunate to have this dining experience in Brisbane. There are many French restaurants in this town that are French in name only. Montrachet however, is French in every sense of the word - elegant, traditional, classy - an experience to savour.
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MontrachetPrice: Very Expensive• French• Bowen Hills
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4.7
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Data
Brisbane •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
I had a great experience, terrific for my first date, and the seats were very comfortable, and of course, the food was good.
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Sasso ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Woolloongabba
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4.5

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27 restaurants available nearby

1. Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf

2. Sasso Italiano

3. Perspective Dining

4. Montrachet

5. Vela Restaurant

6. The Terrace - Emporium Hotel South Bank Brisbane

7. Essa Restaurant

8. Doughcraft

9. The Green

10. Deer Duck Bistro - Brisbane

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