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 $65 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 February 2026:
| From $40 | to $78 | per person |
| From $1500 | to $4000 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated February 2026), the best options include:
THE LOUNGE at Mr. Mista
in Fortitude Valley - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Tracey and Ben could not be more helpful and nothing was too much trouble !’
Full Venue Exclusively at Industry Beans Newstead
in Newstead - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Highly recommend Industry Beans for your next private event. :)...’
IZAKAYA PUBLICO at Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre
in Brisbane CBD - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Would absolutely book again!’
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 (February 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 80 guests | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 95 guests | prices average $4000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 700 m from central Brisbane, available to book on Tagvenue:
Page last updated in February 2026
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