Brisbane

Shortgrain in Brisbane's khao soi by Martin Boetz'

First look: Martin Boetz opens Shortgrain in Brisbane

The acclaimed chef opens a Thai restaurant-grocer in the Valley, and is bringing back some of the hits from his seminal restaurant Longrain

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Brisbane’s best restaurants right now (plus two on the Gold Coast)

The top restaurants in Brisbane sway between artful fine dining to fine interpretations of Thai cuisine. These are the best Brisbane restaurants to hit, plus two on the Gold Coast worth the drive.

Best restaurants Queensland, Agnes restaurant in Brisbane

The best restaurants in Queensland right now

These are the best restaurants in Queensland, as reviewed for our annual Restaurant Guide.

Hellenika at The Calile

Few spots compare to Hellenika’s terrace, with its trailing greenery, cushioned garden seats, the glitter of the hotel pool and promise of what could be Australia’s finest Greek cooking.

Joy

On paper, it sounds almost unworkable. But tiny Joy – a dégustation-only 10-seater – remains one of Queensland's hottest bookings.

Exhibition

Mind-blowingly complex snacks launch the high-kicking, overachieving culinary performance that takes place in this moody 24-seat basement diner.

Same Same

Same Same's main room provides dining drama aplenty: flames flashing, woks hissing in the central open kitchen, bustling communal tables channelling Thailand's streets through a glamorous lens.