South Bank
Updated 20 October 2026 / latest venue check
South Bank has been unfairly dismissed as tourist territory for years. That characterisation no longer holds: the Stanley Street end in particular has a handful of genuine operators who chose the location for the space rather than the foot traffic. Approach with a more open mind than the suburb's reputation invites.
Venues in South Bank
Group dining
Ahmet's Turkish Restaurant
Traditional Turkish cooking, charcoal grills, fresh pide, and group feasts in South Bank.
Explore Ahmet's Turkish RestaurantPlant-based dining
El Planta
Plant-based Mexican dining near Fish Lane.
Explore El PlantaCasual dinners
Julius Pizzeria
Fish Lane pizzeria with wood-fired pizza and strong walk-in seating.
Explore Julius PizzeriaCocktails
Lane's End
A cocktail bar on Cordelia Street in South Brisbane, inspired by the golden age of Hollywood.
Explore Lane's EndRooftop dining
Lina Rooftop
Rooftop restaurant and bar above South Brisbane with skyline outlook.
Explore Lina RooftopGroup celebrations
Ma Pa Me
Modern South-East Asian cooking and cocktails on Little Stanley Street.
Explore Ma Pa MeRiverfront lunches
OTTO Ristorante Brisbane
Riverfront Italian dining at South Bank with all-day Wednesday to Sunday service.
Explore OTTO Ristorante BrisbaneRiverfront lunch
River Quay Fish
Relaxed seafood and modern Australian dining on the South Bank riverfront.
Explore River Quay FishCasual lunch
Siam South Bank
Traditional Thai flavours beside the South Bank Parklands.
Explore Siam South BankNearby in South Bank