Asian fusion$$$fortitude-valley
Same Same opened on Ada Lane off James Street in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane in 2022. Tyron Simon and Bianca Marchi's modern Southeast Asian charcoal kitchen.
Signature: Charcoal-grilled small plates, Modern Thai-Vietnamese share plates, Sticky rice desserts
Japanese sushi$$$fortitude-valley
Yōkoso Sushi Room sits inside The Calile Hotel at 48 James Street. Head chef Shimpei Raikuni runs an a la carte sushi list plus dedicated omakase.
Signature: Omakase tasting, Sashimi platter, Nigiri selection
Vietnamese$$south-brisbane
Hello Please sits on Fish Lane in South Brisbane across from QPAC and GoMA. Modern Vietnamese sliders, pho and rice bowls, low-roofed dining strip atmosphere.
Signature: Banh mi sliders, Pho, Crispy chicken bowls
Vegetarian$$fortitude-valley
Sunshine on James Street is the Hellenika and SK Steak crew all-vegetarian Mediterranean room. Customise-your-plate format and daily seasonal salads.
Signature: Mediterranean mezze, Build-your-own salad bowl, Wood-fired flatbreads
Italian$$$fortitude-valley
Rosmarino tucks into McLachlan Street in Fortitude Valley. Italian wine bar, house-made pasta, refined antipasti, deep regional list, neighbourhood corner.
Signature: House-made pasta, Refined antipasti, Italian regional wines
Modern Australian$$howard-smith-wharves
Felons Brewing Co. is the working brewery and pub at Howard Smith Wharves under the Story Bridge in Brisbane. Pizzas, burgers, beer made on site by the river.
Signature: Wood-fired pizza, Pub-style burgers, Brewery tasting paddle