8 Brisbane Restaurants for Celebrating Something Special

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Since the beginning of time, food has been at the hub of a celebration. Food has (and always will be) the perfect way to celebrate with friends and loved ones – even on your own! Be it a birthday, engagement, anniversary, promotion, or retirement – you can be sure that good food will make the celebration that much more special. With this in mind, here's our pick for the top eight restaurants for a celebration in Brisbane.

OTTO Brisbane

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In the heart of the CBD overlooking the Brisbane River sits OTTO Brisbane, home to magnificent views and a modern Italian-inspired menu. It claims to capture 'the essence of occasion and place', and this certainly rings true, with its incredible food rivalled only by the Story Bridge backdrop. Enjoy woodside goats curd with pane carasau and truffle honey and butterflied sardines with fennel, muscatels, pine nuts and brioche crumble. For dessert, choose a traditional tiramisu or mascarpone mousse with strawberries, pistachios, and strawberry & prosecco sorbet. Carefully matched wines are the icing on the cake for this winning celebratory restaurant.

esq.

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With a focus on locally-sourced and sustainably-caught seafood, and the highest grade meats roasted over coal, esq. is a firm favourite amongst Brisbanites. The setting is simple and casual compared to the more formal Esquire dining, yet the food is equally as incredible. It's open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday, and visitors can enjoy dishes such as Chinese style eggs with mint basil coriander, coal roasted murray cod, and fried brussel sprouts with raisins and pistachio dukkah. Those looking to share something tasty can't go past the BBQ organic pork ribs or the Chinese half roast duck pancakes.

Esquire

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Esquire is one of those legendary restaurants that takes things to the next level. Recognised as one of Queensland's best restaurants, Esquire offers a sensory experience unlike any other dining venue in Brisbane. The degustation menu changes daily and is hand picked by the team according to what ingredients are current shining stars. The dining room boasts an enviable position along the Brisbane River and offers sweeping floor-to-ceiling views over Story Bridge. The combination of skyline views, skilled chefs and a magnificent wine menu makes this the ultimate celebratory experience in Brisbane.

Kookaburra Showboat Cruises

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For those looking to combine good food with something a little different, the Kookaburra Showboat Cruise is an experience you won't soon forget. An iconic paddle wheeler takes you on a cruising journey to view some of Brisbane's best sites, from the beautiful botanic gardens to kangaroo point cliffs, maritime museum and Southbank. Enjoy Brisbane from the water as you tuck into a three-course meal that includes dishes like slow cooked beef fillet with market fresh vegetables folded through creamy potato mash and cabernet jus. To make it really special, try adding a seafood platter featuring Moreton Bay bugs, tiger prawns, oysters, calamari, lobster and more. The Kookaburra Showboat Cruise is a live performance, great food and Brisbane sightseeing all rolled into one memorable evening!

Malt Dining

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Malt Dining offers the rare opportunity of combining fine dining with a warm, homely feel. From the moment you enter, the rustic comfort washes over you. The food reflects the restaurant's grassroots, beginning as a municipal marketplace by using the freshest local produce and sustainable seafood. The aim of Malt Dining is to offer sophisticated fare and honest hearty cuisine, be it for an intimate dinner, large group booking, or wedding. A popular choice with the locals is the roasted pork belly share plate with grilled peach, roasted cabbage and a choice of two sides.

Restaurant Two

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One of Brisbane's most awarded restaurants (and receiving a hat for 2017), Restaurant Two has been serving high quality food and wine for more than a decade. David Pugh heads the kitchen, serving everything from charcuterie share plates and sea scallops to pan fried duck breast and 36-hour brisket. Specialising in celebrations, Restaurant Two reads your occasion perfectly, resulting in a memorable experience every time.

PUBLIC.

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Located in the legal district of George Street, this CBD restaurant combines New York sophistication with old and new wines, a contemporary sharing-style food menu, and clever cocktails that excite. The interior is sleek and inviting, and offers plenty of space, with a number of different rooms in which to dine. Choose from two private dining rooms, the main dining room, and a stylish and elegant bar for those more relaxed occasions.

Urbane

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The famous Urbane is an established favourite on the Brisbane dining scene, providing only the highest quality food and service. It joins Esquire in being one of only a couple of three hatted restaurants in Brisbane, and offers a unique experience that's perfect for that extra special occasion. The entire site has been extended and redeveloped to include five distinct dining and bar experiences, all of which are arranged around a central kitchen hub. The sleek styling together with a choice of 5- or 8-course menu is a winning combination.

Where to go when you need to celebrate

If you do find yourself in Brisbane with something extra special celebrate, then be sure to check out one of the incredible restaurants listed above. These venues put the finesse and styling into every facet of their dinner, so that you feel special when you need to commemorate something important. Enjoy with a glass of champagne, and the very best of your nearest and dearest.

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Mireille Kilgour

Mireille Kilgour

Mireille Kilgour has been an entrepreneur for 35 years in the hospitality sector. French born, she has been an accomplished business owner and operator for a number of Sydney venues. Leading the industry with high profile institutions such as Lamrock Café Bondi, she has endless passion for the industry, and now has the pleasure of supporting restaurants to fill their tables with the new Good Food Gift Card program.