Waterfront Dining
The Brisbane River and harbour edges offer strong dining backdrops. These listed venues publish waterfront or river-adjacent service; treat them as starting points and confirm menus, surcharges, and deck access on official pages.
Waterside lunches
Pier 88
Manly · Seafood · $$
Waterfront Manly venue for daytime service and later-week evening trade.
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Sono Japanese Restaurant
Hamilton · Tasting Menu · $$$$
Japanese dining at Portside Wharf, Hamilton.
Explore Sono Japanese RestaurantBeer gardens
Felons Brewery & Kitchen
Howard Smith Wharves · Pub Dining · $
Brisbane's best river-facing beer garden. The kitchen holds its own.
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FOSH Bar + Restaurant
Hamilton · Seafood · $$$
Seafood-led dining at Portside, Hamilton.
Explore FOSH Bar + RestaurantLong lunches
Tillerman Seafood Restaurant
Brisbane City · Seafood · $$$
Seafood dining with a riverside deck at Riparian Plaza.
Explore Tillerman Seafood RestaurantBreakfast walk-ins
Joey's
Kangaroo Point · Modern Australian · $$$
Cliff-top cafe, pizzeria, and restaurant overlooking the Brisbane River.
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