From beloved institutions to flash new openings, there’s never been a better time to dine in the coastal town.
Our 2026 guide to the best restaurants in Queensland
From underground fine-diners to coveted counters worth their place in the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide.
The Woodshed wins Best Destination Dining in our 2026 Restaurant Awards
The regional Queensland restaurant sources produce from its own farm and invites diners to stay the night.
Why The Sundays, Hamilton Island’s luxury stay, is our 2026 Resort of the Year
This new resort provides family-friendly fun without compromise.
Agnes
A menu overhaul at this Brisbane stalwart has it back to its scorching best.
Never Enough
Laid-back and fun, this is what happens when two live-music enthusiasts open a restaurant.
Venner
A restrained, seasonal take on neo-Nordic dining.
Cibaria Noosa
Alessandro Pavoni’s casual Italian concept already feels at home on Hastings Street.
+81 Sushi Kappo
Dining at one of Australia's most expensive restaurants.
The best restaurants in Brisbane, according to our expert food reviewers
Swinging between old favourites and shiny new jaunts.
Checking in: The Sundays on Hamilton Island
We check in and check out the hottest hotel openings. This month, the focus is Hamilton Island's fresh new arrival that's dialling up the energy in the Whitsundays.
The French Exit
The Anyday group continues to impress with its eighth venue: a beautiful French bistro designed for long lunches and dinners.
The Woodshed
At the Kin Kin Hotel, a regional fine-diner is putting this small hinterland town on the gastronomic map, writes Elliot Baker.
Marlowe
Classic Australian dishes are reimagined at this charming restaurant housed in a 1930s apartment block.
Where to eat, drink and sleep in Tropical North Queensland
Along with rainforests, cane fields and a world-famous reef, Tropical North Queensland’s dining scene is thriving.
Winnifred’s
Champagne is the star at this ambitious new venue but don’t overlook the très bon cooking in the bistro.
Montrachet
A new era has begun at this French institution, where old-world charm meets contemporary flair.
Snug
A bustling suburban café evolves into a moody wine bar at night, specialising in anju – Korean drinking food – writes ELLIOT BAKER.
Bar Francine
With a talented new chef at the helm, this popular pescatarian wine bar is writing an exciting new chapter.
Norté
The coastal sibling to Rick Shores is bold, ambitious and a celebration of Latin American cuisine.
From paddock to peaks: Exploring the Scenic Rim
Exceptional produce and natural beauty lie at the heart of Queensland's burgeoning Scenic Rim, as ELLIOT BAKER discovers first-hand.
Hot hospo hacks: food and drinks hospitality veterans swear by when staying cool in summer
ELLIOT BAKER finds out the coolest hospitality hacks to have on your radar this summer.
Central
An underground dumpling bar and restaurant is bringing the flavours and energy of Hong Kong to Brisbane’s CBD, writes ELLIOT BAKER.
Naldham House Brasserie and Terrace
A once-exclusive building now houses a European-style eatery blending modern elegance with old-world charm, writes ELLIOT BAKER.
Supernormal Brisbane
The first interstate foray by Andrew McConnell’s Trader House is a pleasant surprise – it’s bold, beautiful and entirely different to the original, writes ELLIOT BAKER.
Bosco
Inside a dark industrial warehouse, a veteran restaurateur is highlighting bread and open-fire Mediterranean cooking, writes ELLIOT BAKER.
Mapleton Public House
At a 114-year-old country pub on the Sunshine Coast hinterland, humble vegetables are thrust in the spotlight.
Tama Brisbane: Restaurant Review
Two of Brisbane’s finest hospitality talents bring glitz and glamour to the new (and improved) GPO building.
Ruby, My Dear: Restaurant review
Good times (and good tunes) are in abundance at this Brisbane newcomer.
