Shannon and Clare Kellam’s acclaimed bistro is largely responsible for putting French cuisine on the map in Queensland. And with a menu that pulls off the classics with contemporary flair, impeccable service and one of the city’s strongest cellars, it’s deserving of each and every one of its many accolades.

Chef-owner Dan Arnold is no stranger to a Michelin-starred kitchen. At his eponymous Brisbane restaurant, he draws on his time working under some of Europe’s most lauded chefs – and the result is a modern take on haute cuisine with top Queensland produce.

Though it only opened in 2018, there’s an undeniable air of tradition about this transporting restaurant. Set within a former wine cellar, it’s a faithful homage to its subterranean counterparts in Burgundy, France, with a Lyonnaise-influenced menu of French classics to match.

After a dramatic facelift, this once humble bistro transformed into a miniature French quarter in 2019, with a stunning restaurant, garden terrace and rooftop cocktail bar overlooking the city. Duck dinners, crepes for brunch, a formidable wine list and more lie within.

Enjoy French-inspired food in the bar or restaurant at this softly lit 80-seat stunner. Food might include Mooloolaba tuna loin, coal-grilled Moreton Bay bugs and organic Madagascar single-origin chocolate, alongside a 150-bottle wine list that draws from producers across the world.

Bisou Bisou (which means “kiss kiss” in French) is an elegant brasserie in the foyer of the Hotel X. Slide into a booth for classic French fare with local twists. Plus, a roving cheese trolley and a wine program with more than 200 bottles in-house.