Our Brisbane Restaurant Guide to South Bank.
Our South Bank, Brisbane Restaurant guide starts with a brief look at the neighbourhood, including this Bamboo grove in the Park. Located near the man-made beach this area has lots of quick restaurants for the day and a fantastic range of restaurants for a longer night meal. There is also a movie theatre nearby so it is a convenient place to stop off for dinner and a movie. Ahmets: One of two Turkish restaurants in South Bank the atmosphere and food are both superb. While a little more pricey than the rest of the area it is well worth it. If you’re in a big group the King’s Feast will allow everyone to try a bit of everything.
Flowers Of The World: On Grey St in between some cute little shops this cafe is part shop part cafe which works out well as you can browse through the store as you wait for your food. While most of the food is premade they do have a selection of organic foods that can be tough to find in Brisbane.
Lyrebird: If you’re in South Bank to watch a performance at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre the Lyrebird is a great choice for a pre-show dinner. A bit more upscale then the rest of the neighbourhood the food and prices reflect this. There is often live music in the Cascade Court which provides excellent atmosphere for the restaurant as do all the patrons of the theatre who are also passing time before the show. If you’re in a bit of a rush there is also a bistro and cafe, both licensed, within the same complex. This photo is downstream of South Bank, just across from the City Gardens, but near enough for my purposes.
Piaf: If you’re in the mood for some French inspired food then this is your stop in South Bank. The dishes have some Asian influence as well which creates a unique menu in the Brisbane area. The wine list is fairly exclusive and has some interesting French wines to try out. To finish your meal off there are some fantastic desserts including the crème brûlée. Piaf's is also open for breakfast.
Toscani's: A great Italian restaurant with an amazing location for people watching along South Bank. The ricotta and spinach ravioli is a personal favourite and the risotto fungi is always a good choice. If you’re just there for a drink, the Ice Coffee is a great way to cool off after some tanning at the South Bank beach. There is also a breakfast and lunch menu as well as multiple desserts options.
The house in this photo is also downstream, Riverside rather than South Bank, so it's sort of a transition for the link below.
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Mado: The other Turkish restaurant in South Bank, Mado is different to its competitor but in no way inferior. The prices are a bit cheaper and the food is just as good with a wider variety of other Mediterranean inspired choices. The atmosphere is fantastic and weekend nights there are belly dancers who entertain while you enjoy your meal. You can even dance with the belly dancers.
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