With a contemporary, modern Australian menu highlighting the finest locally sourced ingredients and complemented by impeccable service, the Lyrebird is the perfect place to start your evening at QPAC. Delve into a special menu highlight showcasing the rich flavours of Italy with a selection of signature pasta dishes, curated by our Michelin-trained head chef, Salvatore Rizzato, from Rome, Italy. This unique collaboration skillfully blends tastes from his homeland with a Queensland inspired twist, expertly prepared by our passionate chefs at Lyrebird under his guidance. For matinee goers, you can enjoy a delicious touch of elegance with a handcrafted Lyrebird High Tea, before your show. $25 per person or $30 per person including a glass of bubbles. Available only for select matinee shows. The quintessential QPAC experience begins at the Lyrebird.
Our a la carte restaurant menu offers a range of options that includes top-quality steaks, delicious seasonal salads and much more.
The Runcorn Tavern is the perfect spot to enjoy a delicious meal with family, friends and work colleagues in a fully air-conditioned restaurant that can seat up 180 people.
ESSA is a wood-fired restaurant and wine bar on Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley, a short walk from James Street, Brisbane.Chef and owner Phil Marchant builds the menu around relationships with local farmers, hunters and providores. The fire does the work it's good at. What's in season shapes what's on the plate. Dishes that are considered, familiar and honest, without being precious about it.Named Gourmet Traveller Queensland's Best Restaurant (2023 & 2025), ESSA sits comfortably outside the typical fine dining category. The interiors are raw, the wine list is serious, and the cooking is produce-driven in the truest sense.Not fine dining. Not, not fine dining.Open Tuesday–Saturday from 5pm. Friday and Sunday lunch from 12pm.
Perfectly poised at the entrance of The Calile Hotel and spilling into vibrant Ada Lane, Lobby Bar is the ideal spot to wile away the day until it ebbs into the night. Executive Chef, Mark Godbeer has designed a progressive Australian style menu utilising local produce and rooftop ingredients for breakfast, lunch, bar snacks and dinner taster options so you can pop in at all hours, leave satisfied and begin planning your next visit. Behind the bar - a cocktail menu which nods to the classics while offering its own flavour of reinvention complimenting a wine list that celebrates great Australian and international wine makers. With windows that throw open, breathing in the Brisbane climate, Lobby Bar is your destination for a single morning espresso or a night of working your way through the cocktail list. A space that is a celebration of its surrounds, as perfect for one as it is for many, Lobby Bar will fast become your go to in James Street.
Rise above the ordinary at The Terrace – a rooftop oasis perched atop Emporium Hotel South Bank.Framed by panoramic views across South Bank Parklands and the Brisbane River, The Terrace invites you to escape the everyday and indulge your way. Whether basking in golden hour glow or sipping cocktails under the stars, this open-air retreat – complete with a retractable ceiling and operable glass roof – offers year-round comfort in subtropical style.Savour gourmet bites, expertly crafted cocktails and worldly wines in a space that celebrates individuality, tranquillity and thoughtful design. From sunrise through to late-night revelry, The Terrace sets the scene for unforgettable moments.
L' Oasis Cafe Bar and Restaurant was created with a vision to create a venue where all dynamics of people could come to one place and not only enjoy each other's company, but also enjoy the international flavours that our Head Chef Star and her amazing team behind the scenes create. Our Menu HIGHLIGHTS the flavours of a Pan Asian, Modern Australian and Mediterranean cuisine, with our Top Seller being the Charcoal Plate giving you a taste of fresh meats cooked over charcoals, the bitter but sweet taste in our sauce and the Cocktails to top it off. Our Venue offers a variety of seating options that can cater for all occasions, whether that be for a Casual Dining Experience, Romantic Night out, Cocktails and Live Music on a Friday, Bottomless Brunch Experience On Saturday's, Birthday Bookings or Functions and Events.
Discover the Ultimate Gastronomic Adventure at Perspective DiningPerspective Dining is a modern, closed-door culinary experience featuring a 12-seat chef’s table and seating for up to 24 guests, including a 10-seat private dining area.Our seasonal tasting menus—offered in plant-based or protein-based formats—celebrate innovation, comfort, and sustainability through the freshest local ingredients.Our Experiences Include:Share-Style Lunch – Five seasonal dishes to enjoy togetherHigh Tea – A refined midday selection of sweets, savouries, and teasEucalyptus – A 7-course dessert degustation inspired by native ingredientsDinner Degustation – Choose between 5 or 9 courses, with optional wine pairingsAt Perspective, every dish tells a story. We partner with local farmers and artisans to deliver a creative, ethical, and unforgettable farm-to-table journey.
At The Rocklea Hotel, you’ll experience a true slice of Brisbane’s Southside charm, where cold beers, hearty pub meals, and live sports have been enjoyed since 1874. Known for its friendly service and community feel, "The Rock" serves up classics like hot rock steaks, schnitzels, and signature parmies made from scratch daily. From our famous Wednesday $19 steak nights to Sunday sessions in the courtyard, The Rocklea Hotel is all about great food, refreshing drinks, and good times. Recently renovated, the hotel blends modern style with its storied history, creating the perfect spot for locals and travellers alike to unwind, enjoy live sports, or host events in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.A place for a relaxed family meal, to watch the footy, or a venue for your next function, The Rock has you covered. With an extensive bistro menu, craft cocktails, and friendly staff, this beloved pub has become a local favourite.
