Cheap Places to Eat in Brisbane City

"Brainchild of Restaurateur Jonathan Barthelmess, the highly anticipated Brisbane venture GRECA brings a crystalline focus to great food and fun times to the Brisbane foodie scene. Nestled within the heritage Howard Smith Wharves precinct, GRECA provides an interactive dining experience in the midst of the city’s waterfront entertainment mecca. GRECA serves a contemporary take on the traditional Greek taverna (think Kalamata olives, grilled whole sardines, calamari, lamb ribs and Greek doughnuts) while the menu is focused around communal eating, Mediterranean style."

"A gorgeous Brisbane restaurant with views of the water like no other, Greca isn't just setting a supreme dining scene. Join this seafood favourite for Mediterranean cuisine as you enjoy chargrilled meat, swordwish and sardines aplenty."

"A local favourite, the Fishmonger’s Wife has been changing the way Brisbanites view fish and chips. With an emphasis on making seafood lighter and fresher (think wild wattle seed and coconut cod), the daily lunch box specials are the perfect excuse to leave the office. A post shared by The Fishmongers Wife (@fishmongerswife) on Oct 15, 2016 at 3:10pm PDT"

"Established in 1997, Treasure House restaurant at McDowall specializes in Chinese and Malaysian cuisine and is run by chef/owners Lincoln and Christina Lai."

"Located in Post Office Square, Melt Brothers offers the type of toasted sandwiches you dreamed of as a kid (but your mum wouldn’t let you use all the cheese in the fridge to make). Here, you’ll hit the motherload of decadent toasties loaded with multiple types of cheese and more. Our pick is the M.C."

"Sure, you could make a cheese toastie on the office sandwich press, but why would you when Melt Brothers do them so much better, and add potato gems to the toastie fillings… Can you do that in your sad communal kitchenette?"

"It may lack the hipness of other Brisbane inner-suburban cafes but GOMA Bistro’s location on the water opposite the city, nestled under a line of poinciana and fig trees, is one of the prettiest in the city. The menu is all-day lunch from 10am rather than brunch, with fancy sandwiches and salads backed by a selection of mains, but feel free to just drop by for a coffee, enjoying the breeze and watching the ferries and CityCats potter on by. Location: GOMA Bistro, Stanley Place, South Brisbane"

"121 Merthyr Road, New Farm www.littleloco.com Considering New Farm’s outdoor facilities (namely the lavish park that sits smack bang in the middle), it’s no surprise that it’s cafes tend to be rather health-conscious. Little Loco lives up to this reputation, with a menu that overflows with paleo and vegetarian-favouring options, including plenty of breakfast bowls and cold pressed juices. But that’s not to say the dishes aren’t tasty."

"Chocolate chip waffle topped with rainbow ice cream, marshmallows, fresh berries, unicorn biscuits, white chocolate, and sticky choc sauce. May or may not contain a golden ticket inside."

"The steel frame of a vintage car in the playground, the old style picnic rotundas and the lines of old jacaranda trees all reflect the history of this charming park. The playground is well shaded with a wood-chip ground cover. The bridges and walkways of the main fort are fairly low to the ground and have side railings making it fairly safe for young children."

"Located in the Sofitel Hotel, Privé249 offers an intimate fine dining experience. Degustation is available as either six courses or eight, and a la carte offerings, though undeniably fancy, are likely to suit most tastes. Case in point being the Wagyu beef fillet with black truffle sauce, sweet potato gratin and pea textures."

"A French-inspired pioneering approach to Australian cuisine is what distinguishes Privé249. Located in the Sofitel Hotel, this classy and chic restaurant serves a la carte offerings and an extensive and exquisite wine list, well-known for the national, international and local wine drops."