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Best Modern Australian Restaurants in South Brisbane

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A photo of Essa Restaurant restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(926)
££££
• Modern Australian • Fortitude Valley
Booked 15 times today
Awesome food and dinning experience great service
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4.9
Exceptional(4)
££££
• Modern Australian • South Bank
Booked 6 times today
My guest and I ordered the big breakfast, and it was huge and delicious. Very good value for money, great coffee accompaniment. 
A photo of Strangers Dining Room - Queensland Parliamentary Service restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(214)
££££
• Modern Australian • Brisbane CBD
Booked 1 time today
Gaining entry is a little like signing into a club. After clearing security, we were escorted to the bar for a pre dinner drink. The meals were wonderful and everyone was easily catered for, pescatarian and vegan in our group. Fabulous service and great conversations were had as there was no thumping music to contend with. Definitely worth a visit.
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4.5
Awesome(2579)
££££
• Modern Australian • South Brisbane
Booked 39 times today
The experience was absolutely incredible. The wait staff were extremely polite and made the experience feel very special for us, as it was a birthday event. The food was absolutely incredible, it was flavourful and well presented. It all tasted incredible. We started with bruschetta, and had the barramundi and lamb ragu. Each meal with amazing and absolutely worth the price. The experience overall was perfect and an incredible dinner for my partner and I.
A photo of Perspective Dining restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(106)
££££
• Modern Australian • Fortitude Valley
Booked 1 time today
An experience, amazingly presented menu, effortless wine pairing, on point service, great chef.
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4.1
Excellent(33)
££££
• Modern Australian • South Bank
Booked 7 times today
Food and service were exceptional. Colouring bag given to child immediately.
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4.9
Exceptional(38)
££££
• Modern Australian • West End
Booked 1 time today
I'd been eagerly awaiting the opening of this restaurant, so when my birthday came around, it seemed like the perfect place to celebrate. We chose the Sunday Brunch degustation, and it certainly didn't disappoint. Everything was beautifully presented, and the food was creative, interesting and absolutely delicious. We enjoyed a selection of cleverly crafted cocktails and mocktails, along with wine throughout the meal. A fabulous dining experience from start to finish!
A photo of dapl Modern Australian restaurant
4.4
Awesome(45)
££££
• Modern Australian • Spring Hill
Booked 1 time today
Dapl delivered! One of the best meals I’ve ever had: scallops, pork belly, pumpkin & rib eye, crème brûlée & sticky date pudding shared between 2. What a delight, such flavour & exquisite presentation. Complimented by excellent service, demure & unobtrusive. Conscientious & friendly, elegant & accommodating. Three things: the room needs some thought décor a little bland, temperature a tad cold, and my daughter’s main was taken away before I’d finished. I loved dapl and am longing to return!
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4.7
Exceptional(106)
££££
• Modern Australian • West End
Booked 1 time today
A very chill atmosphere, great food and gorgeous brunch cocktail to catch up with friends
A photo of Hotel West End restaurant
4.4
Awesome(20)
££££
• Modern Australian • South Bank
Booked 1 time today
As a local one of my regular favourite's is Hotel West End where I bring any visitors to Queensland I have for a true Queensland experience. Hotel West End again delivered with my most recent visit with friends from WA. The meal was sensational with our steaks cooked to perfection. Reasonably priced and excellent value, I would recommend this place everyone, local or visitor!!!

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  • Kylie
    Sunshine Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great new place opened in South Brisbane well worth it. Food is beautiful and fresh all prepared and plated with love.
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    High Road Bar & Grill$$$$• Modern Australian• South Bank
    •
    4.8
  • Levi
    Brisbane •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The experience was absolutely incredible. The wait staff were extremely polite and made the experience feel very special for us, as it was a birthday event. The food was absolutely incredible, it was flavourful and well presented. It all tasted incredible. We started with bruschetta, and had the barramundi and lamb ragu. Each meal with amazing and absolutely worth the price. The experience overall was perfect and an incredible dinner for my partner and I.
    More info
    Lyrebird$$$$• Modern Australian• South Brisbane
    •
    4.5
  • Darrin
    Brisbane •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 23 Oct 2026
    As a local one of my regular favourite's is Hotel West End where I bring any visitors to Queensland I have for a true Queensland experience. Hotel West End again delivered with my most recent visit with friends from WA. The meal was sensational with our steaks cooked to perfection. Reasonably priced and excellent value, I would recommend this place everyone, local or visitor!!!
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    Hotel West End$$$$• Bistro• South Bank
    •
    4.4
  • Mandy
    Gold Coast •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 4 Oct 2026
    Food and service were exceptional. Colouring bag given to child immediately.
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    Poppies$$$$• Modern Australian• South Bank
    •
    4.1
  • MichaelGold
    Brisbane •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 3 Sept 2026
    My guest and I ordered the big breakfast, and it was huge and delicious. Very good value for money, great coffee accompaniment. 
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    Olio Cafe And Bar$$$$• Modern Australian• South Bank
    •
    4.9

Discover best Modern Australian restaurants in South Brisbane

Discover the essence of Modern Australian cuisine in the vibrant dining scene of Brisbane's South Brisbane and Inner Suburbs. This diverse culinary area thrives with innovative eateries that embody the spirit of Australian gastronomy, blending traditional flavors with contemporary cooking techniques. Each restaurant creates a unique dining experience by focusing on locally sourced ingredients, ensuring every dish is as fresh as it is delightful. The atmosphere in these establishments ranges from casual and cozy to upscale and sophisticated, catering to a variety of dining preferences and occasions. Patrons can expect menus that are both inventive and appealing, offering a modern twist on Australian classics that are sure to satisfy the palate. As a hub of culinary creativity, South Brisbane's dining scene is a testament to the area's commitment to quality and culinary excellence, making it a must-visit destination for food lovers and culinary adventurers alike. Whether you're a local or a visitor, the Modern Australian restaurants in this area promise an unforgettable gastronomic journey.

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