13 Brisbane Restaurants That Welcome BYO
LEFKAS TAVERNA, West End
I first visited Lefkas when I was 7 years old and it remains my favourite in Brisbane for casual Greek fare.
Best Eats: Pork/lamb yiros, grilled halloumi, spanakopita, moussaka
BYO: Wednesday and Thursdays
Corkage: $8 per bottle
OTTO RISTORANTE, South Bank
Modern Italian fine dining with riverfront views and approachably sophisticated vibes.
Best Eats: Fried zucchini flower, tuna crudo, Champagne lobster spaghettini
BYO: Everyday; lunch and dinner
Corkage: $35 per bottle (one per person)
DEER DUCK BISTRO, Auchenflower
Modern Australian fine dining with a richly decorated plush interior.
Best Eats: Five course menu for $109 per person
BYO: Tuesday to Thursday
Corkage: $20 per person (one bottle each); larger group bookings upon request
MARLOWE, SOUTH BRISBANE
Australian bistro located on Fish Lane, housed in a heritage-listed art deco apartment block.
Best Eats: Duck pie, coral trout wellington, bone marrow mash, citrus-fed Chauvel Wagyu steak (if it’s on the menu).
BYO: Tuesday nights only
Corkage: Complimentary!
MARLOWE, South Brisbane
QUE HUONG, Darra
A no frills Vietnamese restaurant with group-friendly lazy susans, where you feel like you’ve stepped back in time.
Best Eats: Salt & pepper squid, crispy skin chicken, ginger shallot oysters, pork spare ribs with chilli XO, salt & pepper fried tofu, special fried rice
BYO: Everyday
Corkage: Complimentary! (you can also bring your own wine glasses)
CINCO BISTRO, Camp Hill
A modern Australian neighbourhood gem with a European-lead menu.
Best Eats: Twice baked goat’s cheese souffle, slow roasted duck, fine apple tart
BYO: Tuesday to Thursday dinner and Friday lunch
Corkage: $9.50 per person
BRISBANE PHOENIX, Brisbane CBD
A Chinese restaurant located in Brisbane Quarter specialising in yum cha and an a la carte menu with quality produce, particularly seafood.
Best Eats: Yum cha menu, king prawn in salted egg yolk, steamed cod fillet in ginger & shallot soy sauce, salt & chilli pork rib, pan fried MB9 Wagyu striploin, fried ice-cream
BYO: Everyday
Corkage: $25 per bottle (750ml wine); $50 per bottle (spirits)
POCHANA, Brisbane CBD
Thai street food with a vibrant ambience.
Best Eats: Grilled chicken thigh, papaya salad, kana moo krob, basil crispy pork, spicy pork bone soup, prawn or chicken pad see ew
BYO: Everyday
Corkage: $4 per person
SUPER BOWL CHINESE RESTAURANT, Fortitude Valley
A valley institution since 1996 with Chinese banquets starting at $40 a person.
Best Eats: Chicken & salty fish fried rice, sweet & sour prawns (off menu), shredded beef Peking style
BYO: Everyday
Corkage: $5 per person (minimum spend of $30 per person)
GIARDINETTO, Fortitude Valley
A casual Italian restaurant with icon status since opening in 1966; the courtyard is perfect for group occasions.
Best Eats: Mushroom bruschetta, Napoletana meatballs, marinara spaghetti, meat lasagne
BYO: Everyday
Corkage: $3 per person
BISHAMON, Spring Hill
An inner city hidden gem especially known for Japanese hot pot.
Best Eats: All you can eat Wagyu beef sukiyaki hot pot
BYO: Everyday
Corkage: $5 per person
CARAVANSERAI, West End
A West End dining scene OG serving Turkish cuisine for almost three decades.
Best Eats: Caravanserai mezze; chicken shish skewers; Tuesday night $39.50pp banquet
BYO: Everyday
Corkage: $4.50 per person
ICHIBAN SUSHI, Brisbane CBD & Fairfield Gardens
A sushi-train style and family friendly restaurant which consistently delivers.
Best Eats: Aburi sushi plates – Wagyu, chashu, salmon (all $4.80); beef yakiniku bento
BYO: Everyday, at the CBD and Fairfield Gardens locations only
Corkage: $3 per person
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