Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Queensland

"Mixing Mexican-inspired food with panoramic views of Brisbane means that Maya is the summer venue to be at. The cocktail list is features classic Mexican cocktails along with house cocktails like the Maya Coastal Cocktail with Patron Reposado, tamarind, pomegranate, maraschino, lemon and pineapple. So gather the gang for a Mexican fiesta!"

"Formerly Eleven Rooftop Bar, Maya is a pop-up concept restaurant and bar offering the finest in Mexican cuisine. The venue offers visitors spectacular views of Brisbane from above, along with a diverse menu to select from. Get your booking in quick – Maya is only in Brisbane for a short while!"

"Auchenflower doesn’t have much of a buzzing dining scene but the inner-city suburb is housing one poorly kept secret — and that’s Deer Duck Bistro. Inside, the eccentric collection of mismatched antique furniture, wonky lamps and ominous paintings look like they’re straight out of the parlour from Cluedo, but that’s the venue’s charm. And while the decor may be old-world, the food is anything but."

"Opt for the delightful a la carte menu or go all out with the five-, six-, or nine-course vegetarian degustations at Deer Duck Bistro!. No matter which you run with, you can expect absolute flavour bombs like oil sand tacos with orange and fennel salad, wakame, Savoy cabbage, blueberry, guacamole, and Thai chilli sauce. This is just the veganning, Brisbane."

"Treat yourself and loved ones to an elegant dining experience at Deer Duck Bistro, an Auchenflower venue with a touch of class. Emanating a distinguished vibe, Deer Duck is bedecked in lavish furnishi... "2019 Readers' Choice - Chinese"

"it seems like just yesterday that E'cco Bistro was a newcomer to the Brisbane dining scene, yet here we are 20 years later and it's still going strong. E'cco is a place where history and quality food combine for a venue that offers its own distinct ambience; despite being recently renovated at the end of 2014 with newly modern decor, the sense of antiquity and cosiness created by the building containing it remains the same. It's one of the more warm and romantic venues on this list as opposed to some of the more boisterous offerings and is thus a great choice for the likes of Valentine's Day or Mother's Day (score some free points with the important females in your lives, fellas)."

"Few chefs have had such a monumental impact on not only the Queensland restaurant industry, but the Australian one as well. Yep, Philip Johnson carved the path for contemporary dining that put emphasis on stellar local produce without doing too much to it. A let-the-produce-sing-its-own-song ethos."

"Celebrity chef Philip Johnson’s fine diner, which has been showcasing some of the country’s best modern Australian cuisine for over two decades."

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"These guys are serious about their desserts and with the meticulous attention to detail that create these beauties, it definitely pays off. This Japanese dessert house on Brisbane’s south side creates beautifully decorated, intricately made desserts, including their renowned parfaits. One of their best-sellers, the matcha parfait, is the perfect combo of French and Japanese flavours!"

"Sonder, the realisation that every person you see has a life as vivid and complex as your own, a heavy concept for the lightest of condiments. Sonder Desserts provides fruity, tasty treats, light on the ennui, but a perfect cure for your taste buds lacking delicious sensations. Japanese flavours permeate throughout every part of this excellent dessert bar."

"A small, family owned business, Ciao Gelato specialised in traditional Italian gelato with an Australian spin. Offering a wide range of artisan gelato flavours, they let customers be their inspiration with a new customer suggested flavour launched every week. Other unique offerings include the Fit-Lato which is a low calorie, high protein, low sugar creamy desert of their own making."

"A great suburban gelateria in its own right, Ciao Gelato really made a name for itself with its range of vegan-friendly sweets. Their rice milk, coconut milk, and almond milk-based desserts are great for vegans who have had enough of watery sorbets, and Ciao also happens to be the brains behind Fit-Lato!"

"While friendly for all ice cream lovers, Ciao Gelato gets a special shout-out for its dairy-free and vegan range. From your classic vegan fruit flavours to fancier options such as peanut butter fudge brownie and caramel cookie dough, it’s a winner. They also look after gluten- and nut-free needs."

"For markets mixed with local history, visit Old Petrie Town. There are fresh fruit and vegetables, gourmet foods, arts and crafts, jewellery and also entertainment. https://www.visitmoretonbayregion.com.au/business-directory/petrie-town-country-market-old-petrie-town"

"And parents will enjoy the history behind the significant building. It’s open every Sunday and most public holidays with free entry, and its regular re-enactments and cannon-firing."