Brisbane knows its way around a good feed. We've rounded up top restaurant venues for birthdays, business lunches, or just a good old knees-up with mates. Pull up a chair where the locals go, maybe near Queen Street Mall, or under the fairy lights in Paddington and enjoy that classic Brissy combo: great weather, even better food, and cold drinks that just keep flowing. Hungry yet? Scroll on and find the perfect place to book your next get-together.
Booking costs of restaurant venues average $60 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Brisbane, based on Tagvenue data from November 2025:
| From $40 | to $79 | per person |
| From $1500 | to $4000 | minimum spend per event |
You'll find restaurant venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Brisbane, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2025):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average $800 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 90 guests | prices average $2800 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 700 m from central Brisbane, available to book on Tagvenue: