Best Restaurants in Fortitude Valley

The Valley’s always had a reputation for solid dining, but things have really gone into overdrive the last few years. That’s thanks in large part to the opening of the Calile hotel and its Ada Lane dining precinct, which has seemingly galvanised the whole area into upping its game.

Whether you’re after classic Italian fare, the best Thai in town or fun and fast share plates, there’s a place in Fortitude Valley for you.

Gerard’s Bistro

The Moubment Group’s best-regarded restaurant delivers innovative Middle Eastern cuisine in a texture-rich dining room.

Gerard’s Lane 14-15 James Street, Fortitude Valley

Hellenika

Widely regarded as one of the country’s best Greek restaurants.

Level 1 48 James Street, Fortitude Valley

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Joy

A couple of young guns cooking (and doing the dishes) in a tiny, 10-seat omakase-style fine diner down a pokey laneway.

7 694 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

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Same Same

Same Same is the successor to Longtime, one of Brisbane’s most celebrated Thai restaurants. And as the name would imply, none of Longtime’s DNA has fundamentally changed, it’s just been refined. The service is sharper, the space is more beautiful inside and out and the food is more vibrant than ever.

Shop AM3 Ada Lane 46 James Street, Fortitude Valley

Za Za Ta

A gorgeous restaurant and bar at the centre of Brisbane's Middle Eastern moment.

1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

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Tartufo

One of the best places in town for true Neapolitan pizza.

1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

Baja

Refined share plates and mezcal on a classy corner of Brunswick Street.

211 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

Happy Boy Fortitude Valley

Modern Chinese food and a killer wine list from brothers Cameron and Jordan Votan.

826 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

Ze Pickle Fortitude Valley

Burgers and beers with personality.

1 Prospect Street, Fortitude Valley

SK Steak & Oyster

SK is restaurateur Simon Gloftis’s second restaurant at The Calile Hotel, after Hellenika. But where Hellenika focuses on the delicate flavours of Greek cuisine, SK focuses on big and bold ingredients such as dry-aged beef and prestige seafood. The room is expansive and so is the wine list. If you’re after New York steakhouse glamour, this is where you’ll find it.

Ada Lane James Street, Fortitude Valley

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