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Our Guide to the Restaurants in North Lakes Worth Visiting
Feel like dining out tonight? Here are the restaurants that North Lakes residents love.
Gone are the days when North Lakes was known mostly for its roomy shopping precinct–it’s become a popular and affordable place to call home for many young families in Brisbane. With more and more folks moving to the ‘burbs, the demand for dining out of course grows, too!
The restaurants North Lakes has on offer cover a variety of cuisines and are mostly casual, so they’re ideal for mid-week dinner dates or perhaps a spontaneous night out with friends or family.
If you’re ready to explore the North Lakes restaurants we think are worth your while, scroll on and start making reservations.
KatsuCo
Forget everything you know about fried chicken, because KatsuCo is where it’s at. Beloved by locals, this North Lakes restaurant keeps it simple… but does it oh-so-well.
With a view to become the best Japanese katsu company in Brisbane, the team here are truly dedicated to serving premium, high-quality food at reasonable prices. You’ll feel right at home thanks to the warm and friendly service, and enjoy the impeccable flavour profile of their speciality dish.
107/53 Endeavour Boulevard, North Lakes
Kinn Thai
Another banger from the folks at The Kinn Group, Kinn Thai North Lakes serves up fresh, flavourful and authentic Thai food in a funky casual setting.
The Kinn Group’s restaurants always pay attention to their aesthetic, creating comfortable and eclectic restaurants that have plenty to interest the eye. It’s not just a visual feast at this restaurant in North Lakes, because there’s also plenty on the menu to ponder over before making a decision (spoiler alert: there are no bad choices here).
Sitchu Tip: The venue is licenced and has an extensive wine, beer and cocktail menu, but you can also BYO wine.
R7/1 North Lakes Drive, North Lakes
Bulgogi
Dive into the rich flavour profiles of Korean and Japanese BBQ cuisines at Bulgolgi–a North Lakes restaurant serving fusion fare worth leaving the house for.
The restaurant itself has a breezy atmosphere with lake views with seating both indoors and alfresco. Bulgogi is one of those hidden neighbourhood gems that flies under the radar, but always delivers when it comes to a delicious meal.
27 Discovery Drive, North Lakes
Blaktan
Scouting out your next brekkie or lunch dining destination? Pop Blaktan on your list for a tasty morning out. Tucked away in an industrial district, this friendly cafe specialises in modern Asian cuisine and roasts its own coffee on-site–covering all of your early morning energy needs.
Locals love the delicious coffee, hospitable service and creative brekkie menu options–the Matcha French Toast is always a hit! Across the lunch menu you’ll discover a variety of Asian fusion dishes, spanning bulgogi, banh mi and bao buns.
If you’re enjoying a long lunch, be sure to check out the cocktail menu for their signature gin and tonic drinks.
6/4-8 Burke Crescent, North Lakes
The Fugitive Ferret
Ferret by name, Ferret by nature. The team at this restaurant in North Lakes never rests on their laurels. Unsatisfied by eating and drinking the same things all the time, they’ve created a dining destination where the menu endlessly evolves to bring you something new.
When dining here, you can expect a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, a wide selection of rotating craft beers to sample, and a diverse mix of taste experiences on the food menu.
The Fugitive Ferret’s cosy and eclectic vibes will make you feel quickly at home, and if you’re local, you’ll soon see yourself becoming a regular here.
Order a fun new craft beer and some frickles and settle in for deep chats with your dining company, it’s the kind of place you can lose a few hours in.
Shop 6 1/3 College Street, North Lakes
Now that you’ve finished our guide to North Lakes restaurants, satiate your appetite with Brisbane’s best desserts. If sunset sips are on your mind, explore our list of the best rooftop bars around the city.
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