Diners' Choice: Modern Australian restaurants in Brisbane

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Modern Australian cuisine in Brisbane? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Detour

4.6

4.6 (945)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Woolloongabba

About the restaurant

We serve contemporary share plates with a focus on sustainability and dietary requirements. Our menu is split between omnivore and herbivore dishes that are predominantly gluten free and with numerous plant-based options. We have a full service bar. We have a focus on small Australian natural wine producers that use bio-dynamic and organic practices.

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Paul

Dined 1 day ago

All four of us had a wonderful Christmas lunch at Detour. The food was exceptional, and the service was delightful. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience—it truly made our day special. Thank you, Detour!

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Cauliflower Cashew Nut Curry

4.8

4.8 (1406)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Manly

About the restaurant

A restaurant experience the Bayside has never seen before. A luxe dining and specialty bar, where fire is the hero.

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John

Dined 2 days ago

The Arsonist is a place we love going to again & again. We took friends there who hadn’t been before and they absolutely loved it. It’s a CBD restaurant on The Bay.

Good Grace

4.7

4.7 (147)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Kenmore

About the restaurant

Modern Australian Restaurant and Cafe sourcing produce from small, local farms to highlight some exciting Queensland produce, menu driven by ex-Tasmanian chef, Darryl Zeitzen who previously was only able to be booked privately for bespoke events around Queensland. With a quiet and peaceful Alfresco area, Good Grace is a a true escape and nice place to relax. Organically sourced coffee and with quality produce and sustainability at the forefront of the restaurant offering.

Good Grace also has a large courtyard/beer garden and function space for up to 100 guests at the rear of the restaurant. With a more casual vibe, the space can be hired our for groups of 30-100 people, as well as having diners visit Wednesday to Sunday evenings, with different events happening throughout the year. Air conditioned and heated in the winter - fully undercover.

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Honor

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Our lunch party of 12 ladies for a birthday celebration all enjoyed their mains, after sharing a delicious haloumi and foccacia with dips. Thank you for allowing me to bring the champagne! We sat outside on the terrace, which was perfect. Nice and quiet so we could chat in comfort. There was a varied choice of mains and salads to choose from. Would definitely recommend Good Grace

Rocklea Hotel

4.8

4.8 (254)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Yeerongpilly

About the restaurant

At The Rocklea Hotel, you’ll experience a true slice of Brisbane’s Southside charm, where cold beers, hearty pub meals, and live sports have been enjoyed since 1874.

Known for its friendly service and community feel, "The Rock" serves up classics like hot rock steaks, schnitzels, and signature parmies made from scratch daily.
From our famous Wednesday $19 steak nights to Sunday sessions in the courtyard, The Rocklea Hotel is all about great food, refreshing drinks, and good times.

Recently renovated, the hotel blends modern style with its storied history, creating the perfect spot for locals and travellers alike to unwind, enjoy live sports, or host events in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
A place for a relaxed family meal, to watch the footy, or a venue for your next function, The Rock has you covered. With an extensive bistro menu, craft cocktails, and friendly staff, this beloved pub has become a local favourite.

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Dan

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Excellent food and cheap as chips ! Service awesome as usual 5 stars

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Pasta Monday

Experience

Tuesday Parmy/Schnitty Special

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Thursday Burger Special

GOMA Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (93)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

South Bank

About the restaurant

The GOMA Restaurant is currently undergoing an exciting transformation as part of preparations for Tony Albert and Nell’s The BIG HOSE artwork installation, which will see the temporary closure of the GOMA Bistro.

The restaurant will reopen as GOMA Cafe on 7 January 2025, welcoming walk-in guests daily from 10:00am.

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Belinda

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

This restaurant continues to impress with their amazing service and fantastic menu. Everything on the menu is exceptional.

Lyrebird

4.6

4.6 (2104)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

South Brisbane

About the restaurant

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.

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MelJ

Dined today

A venue to book ahead months in advance to get it. Kitchen extremely organised with fantastic choices, all food arrived quickly and well timed and prepared perfectly. Staff were attentive and welcoming. For a venue within QPAC servicing the urgency of an enjoyable meal and a deadline for the show commencement, they have this down pat. Never had a bad experience, almost like the best of the best want to be part of this establishment. Thank you Chefs.

White Horse Ranch

4.3

4.3 (536)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Eatons Hill

About the restaurant

Welcome to White Horse Ranch! A unique and welcoming cafe and gift shop open for breakfast, brunch and lunch 7 days a week. Here at the Ranch we are all about creating an inviting space and serving amazing food, coffee and drinks from local growers.

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Elizabeth

Dined on Dec 4, 2024

Always good friendly service. Lovely menu and food.

Tide on the Jetty

4.3

4.3 (1006)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Manly

About the restaurant

Located on William Gunn Jetty, Tide has become a favourite with Manly's locals and visitors to the area since opening in 2016. Drop anchor at Tide any day of the week and enjoy fresh breakfast, tapas or a meal, and of course, a great selection of Australian, New Zealand and international wines. We also have a great cocktail list, beers and cider on tap, coffee, tea and sweets.

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Kate

Dined 6 days ago

Had a great experience with great food. Our waitress was very accommodating to our allergies and made sure we were looked after throughout the entire time. Love it there and can’t wait for our next visit!

North Lakes Sports Club - Banyan Restaurant & Deck

4.3

4.3 (2426)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

North Lakes

About the restaurant

Open seven days a week for lunch & dinner, Banyan Restaurant & Deck features a range of modern Australian cuisine including entrees, tapas and children’s options, a variety of mains including salads, seafood, pasta, poultry, lamb and steaks, and a delectable dessert & cheese menu.

Our menu caters for a variety of dietary requirements with healthier choice, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options across the menu.

Your visit to Banyan Restaurant & Deck is completed with a full table service from our dedicated hosts in a relaxed, casual dining and family friendly setting.

The Banyan Restaurant & Deck features generous indoor and outdoor spaces, providing the perfect setting for any occasion.

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Christine

Dined 1 day ago

Great place to catch up with friends or family. Very nice to have table service. Dessert- pistachio crème brûlée was yummy.

Tuscan Terrace

4.0

4 (1784)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Mount Cotton

About the restaurant

The Tuscan Terrace at Sirromet Winery, delivers wonderful seasonal flavours of the freshest local produce and ingredients, showcasing a menu prepared in traditional home cooked Tuscan style. Relax on the 75 metre timber deck or under the shade of the fig trees in the Amoroso area, as the sea breeze from Moreton Bay gently roll across the winery estate.

Sirromet Tuscan Terrace offers both indoor and outdoor dining. Please be aware, in the event of bad weather we are unable to guarantee covered dining and may therefore contact you to reschedule your booking for an alternate time.

Phone 07 3206 2999 to book.

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Brian

Dined 1 day ago

Service was a wee bit slow and no return to see if we would like any more drinks only the offer of one as we sat All meals were good except for the cube steak which was extremely tough and full off gristle and the crab lasagna was over cooked and burnt but the desserts were delicious

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