Wine & Dine: the Best of Northshore Brisbane

Cosy wine bars, trawler-fresh seafood, heart-starting coffee and showstopping city views: Northshore Brisbane is an endless smorgasbord of eats and treats. Join us on a culinary journey through this stunning dining destination and discover a food-lovers haven of popular dishes and hidden delights.

RISE AND SHINE!

BEST COFFEE WITH A VIEW

Riva Kitchen & Events
285 MacArthur Avenue, Northshore Brisbane

Surrounded by leafy parklands and sitting at the edge of the Brisbane River, Riva is a stunning spot to enjoy your morning brew. Grab a quick coffee after your morning workout or pull up a chair and ease into the day amid Riva’s breezy, open-air café space. Open daily from 7am until 3.30pm, Riva serves modern Australian cuisine with Mediterranean influences that champion local and seasonal ingredients.

BEST PASTRIES THIS SIDE OF PARIS

ise Bakery
Shop 8, 39 Hercules Street, Portside Wharf

Bonjour! Indulge in an authentic taste of France at Rise Bakery with croissants, pastries, quiches, baguettes and artisan bread made from traditional recipes. A decadent champagne bar pours bubbly toasts to complement its leisurely brunches and lunches. Rise is open daily from 7am to 4pm and offers custom cakes for special occasions.

BEST SUNSHINE START TO THE DAY

Yellowish Cafe
33 Remora Road, Northshore Hamilton

Start your day with a full belly and a smile at the cheery Yellowish Café. Choose from sweet and savoury waffles, omelettes and toasties in the morning before moving on to noodle salads, warm rice bowls, rendang curry and handmade pasta cooked al dente for lunch. The cosy café fires up its coffee machine daily from 7am to 2pm.

BEST BAGEL STOP

Short Stop Coffee

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Come for the cute pink décor, stay for the 7 Miles coffee, fresh bagels and iced strawberry matcha. Short Stop Coffee is ideal for breakfast on the go or pull up a seat in the shade under its pretty pink umbrellas. If you really want to make a morning of it, pop next door to its sister venue, The Ballpark Portside, for a swing in its digital baseball cages. Open daily from 5.30am to 1pm.

BEST PRE-WORK PICK-ME-UP

Fiveways Espresso
381 MacArthur Ave, Northshore Brisbane

Combining Fiveway Espresso’s cheery baristas and premium beans from Seven Miles Coffee Roasters guarantees a great start to your working day. Grab and go or take your time and linger over a breakfast menu that includes breakfast burgers, smashed avo and the famous Fiveways Stack. Open daily until 12pm.

LONG LUNCHES AND DELECTABLE DINNERS

BEST BISTRO FOR FRENCH FLAIR

Mademoiselle
Shop 9.5, 39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Culinary artistry, classic cocktails and cosy surroundings? Oui, s’il vous plait! Mademoiselle pays homage to elegant and authentic French dining in this intimate bistro in the heart of Portside Wharf. The bistro’s rotisserie offers an authentic taste of classic French cooking while the drinks list is a delightful amble through the country’s renowned wine regions. Serving lunch and dinner daily.

BEST POSH FISH ‘N’ CHIPS

FOSH
Shop 3, 39 Hercules Street, Portside Wharf

FOSH gives a new meaning to fast food: premium-quality, sustainably sourced seafood served to you within 24 hours of being caught. The Hamptons-style restaurant overlooking the Brisbane River is the city’s go-to for extravagant caviar bumps, lobster lunches and line-caught catches of the day. Right next door is FOSH’s wallet-friendly FoshTails which offers the same high-quality seafood in a casual dining setting. FOSH is open seven days a week.

BEST WORST-KEPT SECRET

ACH Wine Bar & Bistro
389 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton

ACH is a triple threat: a bakery that segues into a wine bar that unfurls into a bistro with a menu spanning the diversity of Middle Eastern cuisine. Food is cooked traditionally over a wood-fired hearth in the heart of ACH’s kitchen and the menu changes regularly to highlight the best seasonal produce available. The wine list is a refreshing meander through Middle Eastern wineries, pouring Turkish, Moroccan and Lebanese wines alongside Australian labels. ACH is open Monday to Friday for breakfast, Monday to Saturday for lunch and Thursday to Saturday for dinner.

BEST TWIST ON TRADITION

Sono
Level 1, 39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Experience the tastes of Nippon via Northshore. Discover why Sono is Brisbane’s most awarded Japanese restaurant when you select from a menu that pairs authentic Japanese dishes and techniques with fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced locally: nigiri sushi with Mooloolaba prawns, Queensland tuna sashimi and Moreton Bay bug yaki. The gorgeous wooden décor and riverfront location make Sono a fantastic place for your next date night or special occasion dinner. Open Tuesday to Sunday.

BEST NONNA-APPROVED ITALIAN

Gusto da Gianni
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Walking into Gusto’s transports you to the heart of Italy. Enjoy an aperitivo on the banks of the Brisbane River as the sun goes down before dining on antipasti, grilled meats, risotto, pasta, pizza and – of course – decadent dolce. Gusto da Gianni’s cellar stocks an impression selection of wine from producers throughout Europe and Australia as well as rare and exclusive Italian vintages. Serving lunch and dinner seven days a week.

BEST MEDITERRANEAN RETREAT

Byblos Bar & Restaurant
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

The menu is as exotic as the décor at Byblos Bar and Restaurant. Order a bountiful banquet of Lebanese delights or pick and choose from mezze, tabkha, meshwi and mezat in a lavish space filled with cushions, lamps and curtains. The drinks menu is also a standout with a unique selection of spirits and liqueurs, wines and a seasonal cocktail list with house-made syrups, reductions and glazes. Open Tuesday to Sunday.

BEST TRAWLER-TO-PLATE EXPERIENCE

Samies Seafood
33 Remora Road, Hamilton

A quick glance at the expansive display case confirms that Samies Seafood is much more than a fish and chip cafe. The seafood hub specialises in trawler-fresh fish and seafood platters for any size and every occasion. The talented team fillets to order and Samies network of top-tier suppliers means they can source and satisfy your cravings in record time. Shop online or in-store seven days a week.

BEST CLASSIC CURRIES

Aamaya Indian Restaurant
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Find out firsthand how Aamaya Indian restaurant has won so many fans and followers. The beloved venue serves up richly aromatic, hearty and flavoursome food in an authentic dining experience by the waterfront. Aamaya’s menu includes classic curries, vegetarian dishes and innovative modern meals.

BEST SKEWERED FOOD

Bird’s Nest Yakitori Bar
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Japanese culinary tradition meets innovation in an unforgettable yakitori dining experience at Bird’s Nest Yakitori Bar. Each skewer is perfectly grilled, merging authentic Japanese flavours with local ingredients and modern techniques. Watch the talented kitchen team at work in a cozy restaurant that pays tribute to traditional Japanese aesthetics. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

BEST JAPANESE JOURNEY

Choo Choo Sushi
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Fun, fresh and family-friendly: Choo Choo Sushi captures the cultivated aesthetic of Japanese railway stations and trains. Take your own journey through a menu with more than 150 traditional and specialty Japanese dishes including nigiri, aburi, sashimi and donburi as well as imported Japanese drinks. Open daily from 11am to 9pm.

BEST BROOKLYN-CODED BURGERS

DUMBO

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Start spreadin’ the news – a NYC-inspired burger joint is slinging juicy patties, crispy fries and street eats on the Brisbane River at Portside Wharf. DUMBO, named after the oh-so-cool Brooklyn neighbourhood, serves up cold drinks, hot wings and lip-smacking eats daily from 11.30am. Slide into a retro-look booth, pull up an outdoor table or saunter a few doors down to The Ballpark Portside and order your DUMBO faves from the bar while you shoot pool or play ball.

BEST NEIGHBOURHOOD WATERING HOLE

Portside Social

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Welcome to the neighbourhood! Portside Social is a fun and fresh bar and restaurant in the heart of Hamilton. Social is the keyword here with trivia, drag bingo, live music and sport on the big screen beckoning you to get your friends, family or work besties together for a catch-up. The kitchen serves up contemporary takes on pub classics – think parmys, platters and burgers – as well as vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11.30am.

BEST MODERN CHINESE

Uncle Wang Restaurant

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Pork potstickers and soup-filled dumplings. Chasiu pork and mapo tofu. Your favourite Chinese dishes are given a modern twist at Uncle Wang’s with the talented chefs expertly blending Chinese, Korean and Western culinary techniques for an unforgettable dining experience. Big on flavours and freshness, the menu also includes vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

BEST RAMEN OUTSIDE TOKYO

Sugee Ramen

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Can’t afford a trip to Japan? Let it come to you! Sugee Ramen started as a humble food stall in Tokyo, winning fans and followers with its dedication to authentic Japanese flavours and techniques. Savour the traditional combination of rich Hakata-style tonkotsu and Tokyo-style soy sauce chicken broths, perfectly cooked noodles and locally sauced ingredients for a hearty bowl of inimitable ramen. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

TREAT YOURSELF

BEST OF THE WORLD’S TOP TASTES

Eat Street Northshore
221D MacArthur Avenue, Northshore Brisbane

No matter your appetite, the iconic Eat Street Northshore is a buffet of eclectic tastes and unforgettable dishes guaranteed to satisfy. Wander through this sensory wonderland and take your tastebuds on a world trip with 70 traders and five themed bars dishing up international cuisine and only-at-Eat-Street taste sensations. Think doughnut fries, Japanese pizzas, Peruvian paella, cocktails in pineapples and more. Eat your fill every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

BEST SWEET SPOT

Rose Gelateria
Shop 7, 39 Hercules Street, Portside Wharf

A creamy rose-flavoured gelato topped with edible rose petals is the signature dessert at Rose Gelateria. The artisanal dessert haven scoops up 20 gourmet flavours daily including a handful of seasonal concoctions that change monthly. Dietary-friendly options mean everyone can sample a taste – including your four-legged friends with a pet-friendly gelato also on the menu. Get your sweet fix seven days a week from 12pm.

BEST DESIGNER DRINKS

The Pink Flamingo Spiegeland
98 Bincote Street, Northshore Brisbane

Laughing, gasping, clapping and cheering is thirsty work and The Pink Flamingo Spiegeland has plenty to wet your whistle. The vibrant venue’s custom cocktail list is as fun as the on-stage action with concoctions including the Hunny Bunny, Bubblegum Yum and Confetti Canon. The friendly bar staff also pours classic cocktails, signature mocktails, beer, wine and shots to keep the party going.

BEST ALL-HOURS EATS

H Café & Bar
35A Hercules Street, Portside Wharf

Whether you’re an early riser or a night owl, H Café & Bar can satisfy your cravings day and night. Its 24/7 opening hours and extensive all-day menu means judgement-free pancakes at midnight, burgers for breakfast and round-the-clock steak, salads and sandwiches. The menu is full of flavour and fun and specialises in low-gluten, vegetarian and vegan fare.

BEST INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE

The Ballpark Portside

Shop 905.1, 39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Batter up! Test your skills at Brisbane’s first and only interactive baseball experience. Step up to the plate and take a swing – or hit up the pool tables and dart boards – before sinking back into a booth with an icy-cold beer or a creative cocktail. Hungry for more? The Ballpark Portside has partnered with its neighbour, DUMBO, to fuel hungry hitters. Just order at the bar and the food is delivered to your table. Open seven days from 10am until late.