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Brisbane restaurants for a proper long lunch
Five Brisbane tables where another course always seems like the correct decision.
A long lunch is not simply dinner held earlier. It needs generosity, atmosphere and the feeling that nobody is waiting to turn the table.
Five Brisbane tables where another course always seems like the correct decision. These five stops belong together because each approaches the theme differently, giving the story contrast rather than five versions of the same recommendation.
01 · Brisbane, Queensland
Massimo Restaurant & Bar
The story begins with Massimo Restaurant & Bar. It earns its place in this story through a visit especially suited to vibrant waterfront lunches and standout italian desserts..
We set out for Massimo Restaurant & Bar with a single goal: to taste our way through their newest dessert menu. Sitting right on the Brisbane River under yellow striped umbrellas, the venue brings a buzzing, lively atmosphere that makes it far too easy to turn a quick sweet stop into a full lunch.
Massimo Restaurant & Bar pairs a buzzing Brisbane River setting with a dessert menu compelling enough to build an entire lunch around, backed up by rich, satisfying Italian classics.
What I’d start with: Tiramisu, Baked Eggplant Parmigiana, Lasagne Bites.
Read the full recommendation02 · Brisbane, Queensland
Yamas Greek + Drink
The second stop changes the pace at Yamas Greek + Drink. It earns its place in this story through a visit especially suited to a relaxed weekday lunch date or catching up with friends in west end..
Tearing into warm pita bread and scooping up creamy white tzatziki at Yamas Greek & Drink instantly turns a Brisbane weekday into a Greek island escape. Located in the West Village Shopping Precinct in West End, the $39 per person Yiassou lunch banquet runs Monday to Friday between 11am and 4pm, offering a full table spread without needing to book flights.
The $39 Yiassou Lunch Banquet at Yamas delivers a generous, high-value Greek feast that turns a quick weekday lunch into a memorable island escape.
What I’d start with: Yiassou Lunch Banquet ($39pp), Galaktoboureko ($18), Lychee Martini ($22).
Read the full recommendation03 · Brisbane, Queensland
Opa Bar + Mezze
Halfway through, the guide turns towards Opa Bar + Mezze. It earns its place in this story through a visit especially suited to riverfront dining with views of the story bridge, shared greek mezze, and a standout signature cheesecake..
I would come back to Opa Bar & Mezze for the cheesecake alone. Sitting right by the Brisbane River with outdoor views stretching towards the Story Bridge, sipping cocktails by the water immediately sets a lively, relaxed atmosphere. The energy along the riverfront makes it the kind of spot where you want to linger over drinks while looking out across the water.
Opa Bar & Mezze combines vibrant Brisbane riverfront views with a generous Greek spread, anchored by juicy keftedes, refreshing cocktails, and a standout cheesecake that justifies a visit all on its own.
What I’d start with: Keftedes meatballs (beef and pork), Saganaki cheese, Chicken Souvlaki with pita bread, red onion, lemon, and dip.
Read the full recommendation04 · Brisbane, Queensland
Riverland Brisbane
Then comes Riverland Brisbane. It earns its place in this story through a visit especially suited to social weekend gatherings with river views and build-your-own tacos..
Holding a chilled spritz in one hand and a soft taco in the other while watching the river roll past is precisely how a Brisbane weekend should look. We made our way down to Riverland Brisbane at 167 Eagle Street to settle into their two-hour Citrus Bottomless Brunch, where a hands-on meal meets expansive waterfront scenery.
Riverland delivers an easygoing waterfront experience with its Citrus Bottomless Brunch. Combining self-assembled tacos, chilled hibiscus spritzes, and views across the Brisbane River to the Story Bridge, it makes for a relaxed afternoon out with your brunch crew.
What I’d start with: Build-your-own taco spread with chicken, beef, and beans, Hibiscus spritz, Sweeties chocolate brownie with caramel sauce.
Read the full recommendation05 · Brisbane, Queensland
The Brisbane Club
The final table belongs to The Brisbane Club. It earns its place in this story through a visit especially suited to members, hosted guests, seasonal dinners and serious food and wine events.
Truffle bao buns were not what I expected to find behind the doors of a private business club. That surprise became the theme of this WA truffle dinner at The Brisbane Club, where Chef Matt and the kitchen team pushed well beyond the traditional image of club dining.
The truffle bao shifted my expectations of club dining, while the bespoke mocktails showed the bar team had been given room to be just as creative as the kitchen.
What I’d start with: WA truffle event menu, Truffle bao buns, Bespoke mocktails.
Read the full recommendationThe best long lunches make the afternoon disappear. These five do it in different ways, but all reward arriving hungry and leaving the next booking out of the diary.