Al Fresco Eats: Every Rooftop Restaurant in Brisbane You Need To Try

Brisbane’s endlessly beautiful weather makes it the perfect place for a rooftop venue. With plenty of rooftop bars to choose from, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to deciding where to spend a long weekend lunch. If you want to balance your sunshine sips with something substantial, one of the best rooftop restaurants in Brisbane is the place to be.

Whether you’re craving something Mediterranean or a fun Japanese-Peruvian fusion, we’ve got the scoop on every rooftop restaurant in Brisbane that you need to try.

Bar Miette

A dreamy new terrace restaurant and bar has arrived along the Brisbane River, a highly-anticipated opening from the team behind Supernormal and Melbourne’s Gimlet, Cutler & Co, Marriott Wine Bar and more.

With a European-inspired appeal and stunning views of the Brisbane River and Story Bridge, Bar Miette provides a welcoming and casual environment for locals to pop by for a sun-kissed breakfast, golden hour cocktails, or soul-enriching charcuterie and seafood share plates.

443 Queen Street, Brisbane

Lina Rooftop

Feel like you’ve stepped out of Brisbane and into the Mediterranean when you arrive at Lina Rooftop! This luxe and spacious open rooftop restaurant also features a stunning lap pool to immediately elevate your visit to vacay vibes.

Recline on a day bed with rosè in hand and gourmet bites at the ready.

74-80 Tribune Street, South Brisbane

Soko

We love the Amazonian-inspired SOKO Rooftop, with its uninhibited views over the Brisbane city skyline. It’s perfect for a date night or special occasion.

Dine on their signature Japanese-Peruvian fusion food, which will tantalise your taste buds as you watch the sun go down over the city. If you want a decision-free dining experience, you can’t go past the set sharing menu here.

Soko also provides the perfect excuse to get out of the office, with their business lunch available from midday, Monday to Friday.

Level 14/470 St Paul's Terrace, Fortitude Valley

Cielo

From the brains behind Salts Meats Cheese, this rooftop restaurant is a slice of the Italian Riviera in the heart of Brisbane. You can visit Cielo for a delicious Italian breakfast or dinner, and the Sunday seafood brunch is perfect for any seafood lovers. Enjoy snacks and antipasto with a spritz, or tuck into a hearty main from the pizza, pasta and salad options across the menu.

Cielo Rooftop is one of the best rooftop restaurants in Brisbane for a catch-up with friends or your new go-to spot for a Sunday sesh.

Rooftop, 209 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

Iris Rooftop

Taking inspiration from Spanish decor and design, Iris Rooftop is perched above Hotel X in Fortitude Valley and is one of the best rooftop restaurants for a long weekend lunch.

An elevated menu of Spanish-inspired taste sensations ranging from cider-glazed Chorizo to Fraser Isle spanner crab bruschetta will keep your taste buds in a tizzy, whilst the beverages menu offers page after page of refreshment. If you’re hunting for a dreamy destination to dine, Iris is the one.

Hotel X Rooftop, 458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

The Terrace

Take your rooftop bar experience to new heights with a visit to The Terrace at the Emporium.

The Emporium never does things by halves, and The Terrace is no exception. With a retractable ceiling, this oasis in the sky is perfect for a date night meal or girls night out.

With a luxe entrance through the hotel and a sophisticated ambience, we love visiting this amazing rooftop restaurant in Brisbane for a special occasion.

267 Grey Street, South Brisbane

Tetto

One of our favourite suburban rooftop restaurants in Brisbane is Tetto Bar, which pays homage to resort towns scattered along the Italian Riviera.

This bright and colourful bar will definitely have you cheering, even if you didn’t have the European summer you were dreaming of.

The mushroom gnocchi goes down a treat, but you’ll be spoiled for choice with oodles of Italian eats for every appetite on the menu, and a cocktail list that’s not to be missed. Keep it local and head to Tetto for a mid-week lunch.

1/807 Stafford Road, Everton Park

Dirty Sultan

Enter the world of the Dirty Sultan at this funky rooftop restaurant on quirky Constance Street. Blending Neo-Turkish street food bites with bespoke cocktails, the irrepressible energy of this cheeky rooftop bar is the perfect recipe for a good time.

The menu covers snacks, pides to share and hearty mains, and each dish is packed with exuberant flavour that will take your dining experience to the next level.

Rooftop, 14-18 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley

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