Every modern Australian restaurant on this list is ABN-verified against the Australian Business Register. Tap a listing for opening hours, contact details, and what they're best known for.
Chuffed Merivale serves as a contemporary dining establishment in South Brisbane, providing a focused menu of seasonal dishes and specialty coffee for local residents and professionals.
Last reviewed Aug 2026
QAG Cafe provides a relaxed dining experience within the Queensland Art Gallery, serving contemporary Australian light meals, coffee, and cakes overlooking the sculpture courtyard in South Brisbane.
Grey Street Social provides a modern dining and social experience in South Brisbane, offering a range of contemporary Australian dishes and drinks for local visitors and residents.
The Gallery of Modern Art restaurant in South Brisbane offers contemporary Australian dining with views of the river and a focus on local Queensland produce and seasonal ingredients.
Queensland Art Gallery Cafe provides a relaxed dining environment in South Brisbane where visitors enjoy contemporary Australian meals and coffee amidst the gallery's outdoor sculpture gardens and water features.
Bacchus offers a fine dining experience in South Brisbane, focusing on seasonal Australian produce, an extensive wine list and degustation menus served in an upscale setting.
Last reviewed Sep 2026
The Ship Inn operates as a historic gastropub in South Brisbane, offering a variety of meals and beverages in a heritage-listed building near the Brisbane River.
The Terrace Rooftop Bar provides elevated dining and drinks overlooking the city skyline from its position atop the Emporium Hotel in South Brisbane.
The Collective Markets in South Brisbane features a range of international street food vendors, local artisan stalls, and live entertainment within the South Bank Parklands precinct every weekend.
Lyrebird Restaurant provides a sophisticated dining experience within the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, offering a seasonal Modern Australian menu tailored for patrons attending performances in South Brisbane.
Clarence Restaurant in South Brisbane serves contemporary Australian cuisine with a focus on seasonal ingredients sourced from local producers and sustainable farms within the Queensland region.
This waterfront restaurant in South Brisbane offers contemporary dining with river views, featuring a menu focused on seasonal Australian ingredients and a comprehensive beverage selection.