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The Best Restaurants in Fortitude Valley From Casual To Culinary Extravaganza
Explore the best restaurants in Fortitude Valley, from fine dining destinations to casual walk-in joints.
Historically known for late nights and a bounty of bars, the Valley is now one of Brisbane’s premier foodie hubs. You’ll find hatted restaurants dotted throughout the streets and regular new openings driving the standard ever higher. If you’re planning an evening here, prepare to be spoilt for choice. Ready to explore? Treat your taste buds to our edit of the best restaurants in Fortitude Valley…
The Best Restaurants in Fortitude Valley: New Openings
Ember and Ash
Say hello to Queensland’s only venue open from 6am to 3am, sunrise lattes to decadent steaks and caviar bumps. Guests are invited to explore a greenery-adorned rooftop, invite-only speakeasy, and a cafe for recovery dishes the next day. Ember and Ash is doing it all and we’re excited to soak it all up.
Opening Saturday 21st March
Corner of Adelaide Street & Constance Street, Fortitude Valley
The Best Restaurants in Fortitude Valley
ēmmē
emme aims to create a communal spirit in the heart of James Street. Visually, emme takes cues from wabi-sabi, the art of imperfection, with rough-hewn edges, natural textures and natural tones. The menu is Mediterranean-inspired, with wood-fired preparation and meticulous attention to detail.
Shop 3, 22 James Street, Fortitude Valley
Agnes Restaurant
Built entirely around the concept of cooking on an open fire, Agnes even presents like a hearth, with minimalistic decor and moody lighting. There are three levels within the restaurant — the main dining room, a wine bar and a rooftop bar — each offering an ambient and intimate setting for your meal. The hospitality is effortlessly executed with friendly and accommodating service whilst each meal will ignite your tastebuds.
22 Agnes Street, Fortitude Valley
Sushi Room
As if the siren song of the stunning urban oasis, the Calile Hotel, wasn’t strong enough, it’s also home to some of the best restaurants in Fortitude Valley. Accessed discreetly via the lobby, the Sushi Room is a bespoke Japanese fine dining room that is calling your name.
As the name suggests, sushi and sashimi are prominent on the menu here, along with a variety of seafood dishes.
The venue is intimate, minimalistic and considered, with a mix of bar seating, booths or tables to occupy as you enjoy nuanced and harmonious plates that will perfectly satisfy your palate.
G7-9 The Calile Hotel, 48 James Street, Fortitude Valley
Bianca Restaurant
Elegant, refined, Italian glam… that’s Bianca. This upmarket eatery on James Street is the effortlessly cool girl next door of restaurants. There’s just something about a warm, peachy aesthetic that we can resist… and we’re sure you’ll feel the same. Book in for a scrumptious Italian feast and thank us later.
46 James Street, Fortitude Valley
Honto
Tucked behind a concealed entrance, make your way through the matte black walls of Honto and you’ll discover an open dining space, where you can watch the chefs at work preparing your seasonal plates. With unusual Japanese whisky and sake to choose from, expect to eat and drink well at Honto.
Alden Street, Fortitude Valley
SAme SAme
sAme sAme is all about South East Asian flavours and a relaxed yet elevated dining experience. Think lobster pad thai, Moreton Bay Bug curry and lon of spanner crab. Can’t decide? SAme sAme offer a bountiful banquet that rounds up their most popular dishes (dependent on seasonality) for you to dig into with your nearest and dearest.
Shop AM3 Ada Lane, 46 James Street, Fortitude Valley
Mr Vain
This contemporary European restaurant serves up dishes akin to works of art in an industrial chic venue.
With subtle nods to high fashion and 90s art, music and culture woven through the cocktail menu, music and video projection, you feel at once nostalgic and modern as you dine at Mr Vain.
610 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Baja
An experience not to be missed: Baja Modern Mexican. Desert chic vibes await you, whilst the irresistible scent of chargrill and spices hovers in the air. With dishes packed full of flavour and a menu full of locally sourced produce, this popular Fortitude Valley restaurant will have you coming back for more.
211 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
Gerard’s Bistro
Perfect for an anniversary or a special occasion, Gerard’s Bistro is an award-winning restaurant tucked away from the hustle and bustle of fashionable James Street. A celebration of the flavours of the Middle East, expect to start with house made breads, move into mezze and skewers and finish with mains decked out with all the flavours, from preserved lemon to nigella seeds. You won’t find more impeccably plated food in the whole of the city.
Gerard’s Lane, 14/15 James Street, Fortitude Valley
Happy Boy
Everybody loves Happy Boy. Modern Chinese food in a minimalistic setting, with craft beer and an extensive wine list? Sign us up! Relocated from Spring Hill to bring their immensely popular meals to the Fortitude Valley dining district, this is one of the best restaurants in the ‘burb. Plus there are plenty of options for your vegan and vegetarian friends too!
826 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Wagaya
Enter Wagaya and instantly be transported to a traditional izakaya. With the entrance facing Chinatown Mall, it’s easy to walk right by the front door, but this restaurant is not to be missed! The menu takes you from deep-fried share plates to udon, ramen and sushi.
Sitchu Tip: Try not to get too carried away with the self-service tablet for your food and drink orders. The Umeshu plum wine is rather more-ish.
TCB Centre, 1, 315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
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