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4.6
Exceptional(173)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • West End
Booked 33 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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4.7
Exceptional(11)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • West End
Booked 9 times today
Bird's Nest Yakitori Bar brings authentic Japanese cuisine to the heart of West End. Enter a lively izakaya atmosphere with hand-carved wooden screens, bar-style seating, and a beautiful fresco of the Brisbane River. Our menu highlights the ancient yakitori cooking method, featuring skewers of meat and vegetables grilled over white charcoal for exceptional tenderness. Enjoy a variety of options, including chicken, pork belly, garlic prawns, and king oyster mushrooms, along with izakaya favorites like bao buns, takoyaki, and gyoza. For a complete experience, try our Omakase course, which includes a selection of chef's choice skewers, salad, rice, and dessert. If you prefer something lighter, our lunch specials offer great value. Complement your meal with our extensive drinks list, featuring Japanese beers, sake, shochu, and unique cocktails. Whether you want a refreshing beer or a creative drink, Bird's Nest has you covered.
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4.7
Exceptional(1112)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • South Brisbane
Booked 10 times today
The origins of South Bank’s newest Asian dining experience are steeped rich in history, honouring traditions in Chinese and South East Asian cuisines. Our restaurant is proudly named after the owner’s ancestral great, great grandmother who was, as the title refers to, Tai Tai.Our location in the heart of South Bank makes Tai Tai one of Brisbane’s most popular restaurants to dine at before a film, show at QPAC or conference at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. We welcome and encourage walk-ins, however limited number of tables are available to book in advance.
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4.5
Awesome(2212)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • South Brisbane
Booked 10 times today
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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4.6
Exceptional(30)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • South Brisbane
Booked 12 times today
The Little Greek Taverna is a family run Dine In and Takeaway Restaurant which commenced trade in the multicultural hub of Brisbane, West End, in December of 2009.The shop is wonderfully positioned at a busy, exciting and vibrant intersection in West End with high volumes of pedestrian and motor traffic and complete 180 degree exposure.In a short period of time the Little Greek Taverna has grown to be loved by those who regularly visit, and many who visit for the first time leave with a promise to continue visiting, all of which leads the Little Greek Taverna in its drive to become a Brisbane institution dishing up quality authentic Greek Cuisine.The Little Greek Taverna is all about feeling welcome, experiencing what’s on offer and walking away knowing you’ll be back again like clockwork for more.

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