Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Brisbane

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Brisbane? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Elio's Osteria

4.9

4.9 (1654)

$40 and under

Italian

Carindale

About the restaurant

Candle lit tables, chianti by the glass, crooners and generous old fashioned house made pizza, calzone, gelati, huge pastas and antipasto. Perfect for a family dinner, an intimate night for two, or a work get together. A south side institution since 1984.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined today

Food was awesome as always. Entree and main meals came out in a timely manner. Drink orders were slow

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4.9

4.9 (61)

$41 to $100

Brewery

Brendale

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tannins Brew, a vibrant brewstaurant nestled in North Brisbane, Brendale. Step into our spacious industrial haven and experience a casual and relaxed atmosphere. We're passionate about crafting experimental and playful brews, with unique flavours like smoked pineapple pale ales and kiwifruit and coriander sours. Pair your brew with delicious comfort food from our grill menu, featuring burgers, loaded fries and charcoal-grilled steaks. Experience the perfect blend of craft beer and great food at Tannins Brew!

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robert

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Best burgers anywhere. Lots of people claim such. Trust me. These are the best. The brewhouse. Attentive knowledgeable operators who clearly care about their products. Always a pleasure.

Hikari

4.8

4.8 (435)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Teneriffe

About the restaurant

HIKARI, the MOONLIGHT
Hikari’s menu is inspired from “izakaya”, the traditional Japanese pub. We put a twist on izakaya dishes so be enjoyed not only with Japanese Sake but with great Australian wines as well. All Hikari dishes are designed to be shared or be enjoyed individually.

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Belinda

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

Loved the wagyu Sando special we had last night, would love to see it on the regular menu

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Popular dish

Salmon Sashimi

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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Tuesday Parmy/Schnitty Special

Good Grace

4.7

4.7 (149)

$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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Lisa

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

I was celebrating my birthday and all my friends and family had a wonderful night the food and service was exceptional. Everyone of them has rung me to say how wonderful the food and night was.

Gum Bistro

4.7

4.7 (54)

$41 to $100

Bistro

West End

About the restaurant

Gum Bistro is a casual, fun and approachable restaurant located in West End. Serving simple, honest dishes cooked to showcase the fantastic produce available to us in Queensland.

Gum Bistro is located on land of the Jagera and Turrbal people. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians, and Elders past, present and future, of the lands on which we work and live, and further acknowledge, thank and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the land in the multitude of Aboriginal countries across Australia from which so many of our products come from.

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Emma

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

Incredible experience from food, service and the gorgeous little restaurant itself. I cannot rave about this place enough - it’s a must visit. I will keep coming back.

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Experience

Sunday Lunch - Prix Fixe

Uncle Wang - Restaurant Barracks

4.6

4.6 (209)

$40 and under

Chinese

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

We are a one-of-a-kind modern Chinese Restaurant & Bar located at the busy Barracks shopping center. We feature multi-regional Chinese food with a big variety of flavorful vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Classic dim sums and roast meat options are also provided!

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David

Dined today

Always superb food and excellent service. The dishes are abundant and incredibly tasty - our only problem is deciding which to have!

California Native

4.5

4.5 (604)

$41 to $100

Californian

Coorparoo

About the restaurant

Our established suburban restaurant showcases authentic Californian and Cali-Mex cuisine, prepared with fresh, quality produce and accompanied by a boutique cocktail bar and craft beers. Our individual and atmospheric setting with both indoor and outdoor seating provides the perfect location for a romantic evening, a fun special event or a casual catch up with friends.

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Ben

Dined today

First time dining here and it was amazing. Food and service was great. Will be back again soon to try the rest of the food and drink menu! Thanks guys!

White Horse Ranch

4.3

4.3 (537)

$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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Rachel

Dined 6 days ago

Food is always delicious and super fast!! Staff are awesome too!! One of our faves 🤗

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