The restaurants below have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over AUS$75)
$$$ (AUS$50 to AUS$75)
$$ (AUS$20 to AUS$50)
$ (up to AUS$20)
These prices are based on the cost of a three course meal for one excluding drinks and service.

E'cco
Award-winning E'cco is one of the finest restaurants in Queensland. Chef Philip Johnson sources local ingredients for his modern rendition of French bistro food, and the result is never short of wonderful. Closed Sunday and Monday. Booking essential.

100 Boundary Street (corner Adelaide Street)
Tel: (07) 3831 8344.
Website: www.eccobistro.com
Price: $$$$

Tukka Restaurant
Located in the heart of Brisbane's trendy West End, Tukka is a great place to discover new flavours. This award-winning restaurant showcases native Australian produce at its best, with game meats, native berries, dips and cheeses all accompanied by top Queensland and Australian wines. A real treat.

145 Boundary Street, West End
Tel: (07) 3846 6333.
Website: www.tukkarestaurant.com.au
Price: $$$

River Canteen
South Bank is one of Brisbane's most popular dining areas, and the award-winning River Canteen on the Boardwalk is a favourite spot for both lunch and dinner. Bright and airy, the restaurant offers a seriously good Australian menu. Sunday breakfast sessions are very popular. Free live music on Sunday afternoon.

The Boardwalk, South Bank
Tel: (07) 3846 1880.
Website: www.rivercanteen.com.au
Price: $$$

Mondo Organics
Located in the trendy neighbourhood of West End, Mondo Organics is a stylish restaurant, but it's the gorgeously wholesome food that keeps regulars coming back for more.

166 Hardgrave Road, West End
Tel: (07) 3844 1132.
Website: www.mondo-organics.com.au
Price: $$-$$$

Breakfast Creek Hotel
An institution in Queensland, the Breakfast Creek Hotel is the place to go for huge, tasty steaks cooked to order. There is a beer garden for those wishing to dine al fresco.

2 Kingsford Smith Drive, Breakfast Creek
Tel: (07) 3262 5988.
Website: www.breakfastcreekhotel.com
Price: $$

Kookaburra Café
A laid-back eatery in Paddington serving good steaks, pizzas and pasta to a chilled out crowd. Also open for breakfast.

280 Given Terrace, Paddington
Tel: (07) 3369 2400.
Website: www.kookaburracafe.com.au
Price: $-$$

Metro Café
This tiny diner in the city centre serves generous breakfasts, burgers, kebabs and a good selection of tasty sandwiches.

Corner of Albert and Mary Streets
Tel: (07) 3221 3181.
Price: $