South Brisbane
Updated 20 October 2026 / latest venue check
Fish Lane has become the most exciting short stretch of dining in Brisbane. Wine-forward rooms, degustation menus, and a calibre that competes with the CBD. The river views are secondary to what is on the plate. The precinct has grown fast in the last three years and shows no sign of slowing.
Street photo: GP Khehra / Brisbane Food Guide / BFG original / Photographed 26 September 2026
Venues in South Brisbane
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 BankPre-theatre dining
Southside Restaurant
East Asian and Chinese-influenced dining in Fish Lane Town Square.
Explore Southside RestaurantQuick lunches
West End Vietnamese Foods
Vietnamese meals and takeaway on Melbourne Street.
Explore West End Vietnamese FoodsNearby in South Bank