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Top Brisbane restaurants with a view

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Explore Brisbane's best restaurants with stunning views, from waterfront to rooftop dining. Find your next casual picturesque lunch or fine dining spot!

Brisbane has many popular restaurants with scenic views of iconic landscapes. This includes Moreton Bay, the Brisbane River, rolling inner west hills and Brisbane city skyline. For a meal to remember, use our list of top spots to match glorious Brisbane views with quality cuisine.

Shucks Oyster Bar, Manly 

Shucks is an intimate dining destination to enjoy oysters and sustainably-sourced seafood while overlooking Manly Harbour. Close out a weekend with Sunday oyster happy hour from 12-3pm - slurp up half price oysters freshly shucked to order. After lunch or dinner, take a leisurely stroll along the Esplanade.

Good for: Seafood lovers and casual drinks 

BŌS, Brisbane City

BŌS is a luxurious, mouth watering, meat-centric restaurant paying homage to the glory of premium beef. It also boasts an impressive wine list. Enjoy the gorgeous restaurant fit-out of green hues, polished marble and brass, accompanied by stunning views of the Story Bridge. 

Good for: Client lunches and anniversaries

Ciao Papi, Brisbane City  

Located at the New Farm end of Howard Smith WharvesCiao Papi is the perfect spot riverside restaurant to take in Brisbane River views. Enjoy a delicious variety of modern and traditional Italian dishes while dining with friends and family.

Good for: Families, after-work catch-ups with friends, long lunches 

La Belle Vie, Bardon

Set in the rolling hills of Bardon, La Belle Vie is an elegant French bistro and bar with panoramic views of Brisbane's western suburbs and Mt Coot-tha. The venue opens for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday and hosts a stunning function space for any occasion. 

Good for: Anniversaries and special occasions

Hundred Acre, St Lucia 

Come for a round of golf or mini golf and stay for a bite in the Hundred Acre bar restaurant and bakery. With stunning views over manicured greens, choose from an exciting selection of dishes made from fresh, local ingredients.

Good for: Families and Sunday lunch 

Joey's Brisbane, Kangaroo Point

Enjoy sweeping views of the Brisbane River from Joey's Brisbane on top of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Compliment this perfect spot with a refreshing spritz and woodfired pizza. Bring the whole gang for the ultimate group dining experience. 

Good for: Birthdays and large groups

Want more inspiration? 

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