TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

"We went to Barvarian Beer Cafe on Tuesday 11/02/20 for a late lunch. The place was nearly empty being 2.30pm on a work day.We ordered a $15..."

G & M

"Good food and service, fair price with big dishes.Good view at day and night time.Overall clearness have to improve, a little smelly..."

Cybill So

"A group of us went here on a Saturday night and we had the most fantastic experience, beautiful view and great service in particular from the..."

Amanda Peereboom

"In all my time going out to restaurants I've never had such a well serviced and delicious experience. Everything from the staff, to the food, to the..."

Bénjamin Moorléy

"Amazing platters allow you to try their delicious German sausages and pork. Highly recommend their pretzels. Sometimes they have the dessert pretzel..."

Jay

"A fun and lively place that plays good music. Been here numerous tines and the food is always great. The make-your-own salads are big and good for..."

Misha

"Way too much for 2 people but it was still amazing. Got seats outside overlooking the brisbane river. Great kids meals to choose from as well...."

FOODIE ADVENTURE

"We booked a table here for dinner with friends, even on a midweek it’s very popular and a lot of people come here to dine and unwind after work...."

Maureen Livingstone

"Perfect is the word I would use to describe the food and ambience here. The food is sooo delicious and the view is just awesome. Loved the BBQ Ribs..."

Nithin James

"The Bavarian is a great spot with decent river city views, although I find I always drink way more than I planned too. The beer options are alright..."

Rob

"Enjoyed a great social meal here some time back. Was busy, had the selection board to share and it was great. Legit German style. This place goes..."

Ryan

"Lovely location overlooking the storey bridge and the Brisbane river. Food portions are very generous. We ordered the Munich platter and the sausage..."

RocDoz

"Mates this is a top spot. Plenty of good food especially the Mac and cheese balls which are so good. Perfect place for arvo beers with colleagues or..."

Matt Cameron

"After our hunt for a good roof top bar with lots of drinks under our belly, we started to get peckish and I got a hankering for a good schnitzel and..."

Fork 'n' Spoon

"The Bavarian never disappoints, and is exactly what you would expect.Tasty Food, great service, and great beers, all alongside a wonderful..."

Liza

"Been there several times and loved it! Amazing atmosphere and riverside views. The food is great and the service is good. Would highly..."

Yingying Xie

"Looking for great authentic German beer and sausage experience? You could not do better in Germany! Loved the vibe, view of the waterfront, beer and..."

Sean Slabbert

"not quite authentic german but pretty close. amazing atmosphere and great food. and so many options on the menu too! very very cool place, highly..."

Abigail Hocking

"One hell of a view for your meal,that's probably a good way to define this place. A very sumptous meal and drink is guaranteed here. Good place for a..."

Richie Sam Oommen

"Meals are reasonably priced however the meal doesn't include chips, for the price you pay chips should be included. Average table service. Chicken..."

Jessica Elizabeth

"Tried the burgers. They were tasty and decently priced. Good for large groups, Bavarian has a busy and lively atmosphere with great views of the..."

Hali

"The Bavarian Bier Cafe has some of the best German food around... and great beer as well! Plenty of beer on tap and in the bottle to choose from. As..."

Aaron

"Went for dinner with a group of friends on a recent Sunday night. We ordered an assortment of dishes and they arrived pretty quickly. My roast pork..."

Jessica

"Love the meal but like most German restaurants in Australia they are over priced. It was a great place to enjoy the views of Brisbane river on our..."

Stephen Day

"Busy busy area all stuff were so busy it was hard ti get attention but they were pretty friendly and well advised I had mango beer and something..."

Linarenaelenõr

"Great spot for a Friday lunch with a view of the brisbane river. Fantastic range of German beers and delicious lunch. Usually order a burger or the..."

Kimbo Slice

"Beer on tap is excellent and the food is half decent. Staff too juvenile and snooty.They should hire adults as the majority of the crowd..."

Graeme Walls

"Best experience for dinner I had. Good location and seeting and the view was awesome...... . ... .. ..."

Singh Dbag

"Came here for some hot wings and drinks after a long day. The wings hit the spot and the drinks were perfect. Also, great service!..."

T

"So authentic. Fantastic atmosphere. Brilliant service. Breathtaking views and a brilliant seating configuration. We love this place and the very many..."

Sf8316

"I've come here many times with friends and family for dinner and beers - a good selection of tap beer by the way! The food is incredibly filling, I..."

F

"Best vibes ! Bavarian bier cafe holds one of the best bars in Brisbane (in my opinion) the atmosphere of this place was insanely good ! The music,..."

Dominic Nguyen

"The Bavarian Beer Cafe was a great experience. The food was plentiful and the service fast. We got the share platter for 70 bucks and was massive..."

Arreksu

"Loved my cheese burger. They were very clear on booking that we only could have the table for 2 hrs which was fine after eating we got one of the..."

Gillian Edwards

"Came here with a group for our work Christmas party. Great venue! Brilliant position over the river with nice breezes. Food was good - both big & so..."

CGradeCyclist

"Good food and views but quite expensive. Big range of German foods - I've mainly had sausages, which are tasty. You don't get a hell of a lot for..."

Dominic Svensson

"that was the best pork knuckles we had , we order an "everything" platter for 2 and a salmon for one. That was more than enough for all 4 of us. The..."

S Fingers

"Great place to come and celebrate with friends and loved ones. Food was delicious. Food was presented beautifully. Beer was great! Loved the..."

Nez

"I have tried a few dishes here, I definitely wouldn't rave about most but the pork belly is delicious. It's pretty packed through the weekends though..."

Hungrygirl

"Been here multiple times and this is the second time I've been here for the 10c wings. The service was fast this time as the order for 103 wings has..."

Mea

"Liked it. Come again. Good beer, sausage platter very good. Friendly helpful staff..."

Chinook

"Enjoyed the view, food and beer, service was quick and nice, but once it got busier, the waiter seemed to be bogged down with too many tables and..."

Nessa Tan

"Great place to drink a giant 1-liter German beer and get your fill of schnitzel and pork belly. I've been here for beers on a dozen occasions and..."

Meatballs And Beef Cheeks

"Pork knuckle was off the chain!!! Would come back just for that. Staff were friendly and the service was fast. Nice atmosphere and great beers...."

Slick Chef Extraordinaire. Gangster Of Food.

"Just had a meal here, it was excellent. Full Bavarian Pork knuckle and pork belly meal. Spectacular, and the service from Scotich Ion made our night...."

Karen Armstrong

"There’s nothing like matching a peckish stomach with a new craft beer and a few bites to cure your afternoon hunger woes says Ed+bK Drinks..."

Eat Drink And Be Kerry

"With our plan to try out new and interesting places for work lunches, after having Italian for our last meal, we decided that German would be quite..."

Espresso&Matcha

"Always a great evening here, even through the loud music, and the bodies you know you're going to be in for an experience. We were seated almost..."

M&M

"Great views with good food but ok service. The mixed plate is a good option to get a bit of everything including sausage, pork belly and sauerkraut..."

Rebecca

"Great food and beer but service can be slow and it can just get too busy here, especially on weekends. It can be hard to hear yourself talk. If you..."

Food Mm

"This place was nice and have a good menu. Ordered the platter for two and the half rack was burnt and dry. The other food on the platter was quite..."

Marsionn

"Nice view and good food. The staff are really attentive as well. The dishes are kind of small and a bit overpriced. The environment is also a spot..."

WeAreHungry

"Good food and excellent service. We went as a rowdy party of seven adults and two kids. We were very well looked after in a way that was..."

The Food Oracle

"We took our German friend here for his birthday and he gave it a thumbs up. We ordered a pretzel for entree and I found it to be extremely salty. For..."

Sara Hayward

"Came here on a Friday night with a group of friends for dinner and drinks. The place was bustling; the music was loud and the place was full of..."

MsK

"We had the bbq pork belly, mine was small but all meat, my husband's was double the size but when he cut into it, it was 90% fat. It was late so we..."

Libby

"Great place for drink and food. The salmon was perfectly cooked. Good selection of german beers. The views over the story bridge are..."

Lola6

"Pork Knuckle was good, one of their classics. Crackle was extremely salty though (more than what you'd expect). Sauerkraut balanced the meal out..."

Steven Gormley

"Ordered the Munich platter on a Sunday night and was pleased with the generous serving and great flavours! Pork knuckle was slightly dry but..."

Betty & Jason

"Pork belly and pork knucle are the best in town! So taste and sooo big! Definitely worth the price. Match with beers and then relax cause you're in..."

Anderson Groners

"The lovely sunny outlook of this restaurant is somewhat spoilt by the rather loud unst-unst thump of the music.The food was great however. We..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Bit on the pricey side but the beer is good as is the food. The service is generally great and we normally don't have to wait long for a table. The..."

Facebook User

"Great service, busy vibe and brilliant food and drinks. This place has it all. Awesome way to spend a Friday night with friends. Worth every..."

Mallory Taylor

"Great place to catch up with friends over a good meal and german beers! Tasting platter provides a tasty combination of pork belly, chicken..."

Aaron O

"Great place for a pub meal and a few (or more) drinks. Don't come here on a first date, it's a place to be casual and just eat and drink. It's fun..."

AteToooMuch

"Excellent service, the Munich platter was great and good value for money! Desert was good too and the elderflower fizz cocktail! Busy for a Tuesday..."

Danni

"Great for an after work beer or 5... Nice views of the bridge and friendly staff. Fun busy vibes.. Would recommend the Chicken Schnitzel Club..."

Howgoodisfoodbut

"Service was a little slow but the meal definitely enhanced my experience as the salmon was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend Bavarian..."

Brisfoodiefangirl

"This place never disappoints!! Amazing beer and amazing food! Can't go past the tasting plate and if your feeling up to it a plank of..."

A Little Bit Of A Foodie

"I would have to say that Bavarian Bier does a kick in serving classic German dishes, big portions, beers ranging from 300ml - 1 litre, fabulous..."

MynameisFood.

"Pretty good food!! The pork knuckle and sausages are probably the closest to the ones I had in Germany. Good value here for food. Love the beer..."

Chloekt

"I do love this place but the last time I've been here on a Sunday or Monday they run out of pretzels and pork knuckle and a lot of other food. Their..."

Kvanders

"All my favourite foods and drinks served in the one place! Love the schnapps, schnitzel, sausage and strudel. Great atmosphere, awesome view, good..."

Anita Weiss Leone

"Decent food and great atmosphere. Dined here a couple of times - you can't go too wrong with the schnitzel and sausages but it's the beers that keep..."

Vikrant Chaudhary

"With several restaurants around Sydney, and a couple of them up in Queensland, the Bavarain Bier Cafe has introduced an outlet for Australia to..."

Atreyu

"Went here for a birthday and had heard mixed opinions. There was so much food for the group and it tasted really good, even though I couldn't move..."

Patrick

"Too big....couldn't eat it..."

Leigh Clarke

"Delicious!. Great value - portion sizes were awesome, couldn't even finish, menu was fantastic, great atmosphere and service. Ordered the..."

Kat

"Meat, Delicious Salty Food, Beer. If you like the ingredients of 1. beer 2. meat then you are going to have a good time here. Prices are not cheap,..."

ChrisEats

"Awesome service - our waiter (Nil I think?) introduced himself as soon as we sat down and made us very comfortable. We went for a birthday and..."

Alice

"Awesome customer service. Ordered the atlantic salmon fillet which was cooked really well except for the fact that the fish had a funny taste to it..."

Anonymous

"We enjoyed a great evening at the Bavarian Bier Cafe. The view of the Story Bridge is beautiful and the food, drinks and service that we received was..."

Natalie Day

"Great food and ladies night Thursday!. Loving 2 for 1 cocktails Thursday nights! Great food, pork knuckle is ah mazing, big sizes, decent price for..."

J.E.M

"We recently went with friends and got the mixed platter for 2. We also ordered a side of potato salad. The four of us were not able to eat it all...."

Kerrie

"Good for drinks with friends - But please stop ringing the cow bell!!!. Went here over the weekend with friends and it was PACKED! We had a booking..."

KJ

"6/10. We started sharing some pretzels which came out piping hot and fluffy inside, the mains were a different story. Very mixed reviews from the..."

DiningDiva

"Love german..."

Damien McKeering

"Top location. Went for a week day lunch and was stoked with the location. Sun, water, view. Very nice. Friend had a Caesar salad which was massive...."

Matt Donnelly

"Would recommend booking early for seats outside overlooking the river as the cool fresh air would have been..."

Ellie

"Only for an occaisional treat.... A sensational location by the river but marred by bad service and overpriced beer. The food itself is very good;..."

Quinton Hallucination

"Ich Liebte Es. As the title says, I loved it. I was looking for the complete Bavarian experience and this restaurant delivered.The food was..."

Celebrity Chef

"Great beer, great German food, wonderful views and brilliant..."

Matthew

"Waited 10+ minutes for beers,just about to walk out.The taste plate so sausage and pickle had us hooked.Very busy spot with glass partitions for wind..."

Stevenalison

"Yummy food & great service. We had a birthday gathering at Bavarian Bier Cafe and like the other times that we've been here, the food was delicious,..."

Carm

"Loved it!!! Honestly the best service I have ever had - the food was great - the beer was great!!! Great river views and open super late..."

Anna Swain

"Words can't describe how awesome this place isGreat foodAmazing beer Friendly staff Just the best place..."

Chris

"First time at BBC today and it was great! Prompt service, good atmosphere, food came out fast and was very generous servings for a decent price. I..."

AReed89

"Great Night Out!. I've gone out here for dinner and drinks a few times and must admit that I've had a great time on each occasion. The food was..."

Gigi

"Beer, Pork and atmosphere, what's there not to..."

Chad Glover

"Great place! I came from Melbourne and enjoyed the setting. I got the pork belly an washed it down with a dark ale beer. It was very good just needed..."

MayorDean

"Had lunch here outside by the river on a gorg brissy day! The food topped off our day! We both had the roast pork roll! all i can say is yummmmy!..."

Katrina Anson

"Always fun... A bit pricey but good variety of beers & menu option... Tasting plate is always a..."

Herman

"First time coming to this restaurant. Found the atmosphere to be jovial and party-like, which suited our purpose for being there. Drinks were a..."

Renee Schade

"Had a great Sunday dinner here.. Staff coped well with stormy weather.. With glass screens in place (kept us dry!) we enjoyed the muscles and had..."

Black Hat Dave

"Perhaps my favourite place. Been here many times before, and tonight, like every night is fantastic. Ryan, our waiter is amazingly knowledgeable and..."

Danielle Rixon

"Unbelievably fantastic service. Probably the best service I have come across to be honest. The beers are great too. To top it off, you have a lovely..."

Adam

"Good and simple concept. Simple concept, but well executed. Will be back for beers and..."

YummyFoody

"This place is one of my favourites in Brisbane. Tasting platter is a must if its one of ur first times here. I love the pork knuckle, best in..."

Nat

"Great place to unwind. Overlooking the brisbane river and story bridge, I couldn't think of a better way to unwind. With a great selection of bier,..."

Jesskaar

"Great view, great food. First time here about three weeks ago and they won me over with simply one of the best Bloody Mary’s I’ve had in a long..."

JJ

"I went here for my birthday late last year, and was really happy with everything! Our waitress was lovely, and always made sure we had food and..."

Aimsl

"Great atmosphere and platters are awesome. The beer is great if you can get past the..."

Anthony D

"Mmmm passionfruit beer.... salty pork knucle...sauerkraut. yummo. view isnt too shabby..."

CJ

"Best service in brisbane. Go here for the service at least, its always very busy, but that's just because anyone who tries it once will surely go..."

Jirren

"Good for a bier or two.. I love this place. it's all about the atmosphere sitting at the top deck looking down to the river.I'm not a fan of..."

Brett

"My gf and i went here on a tuesday night and it was decently packed. This was our first tine and we ordered the pork knuckle and the pork belly. Both..."

Kevin

"Busy but good. Decent food, big servings, nice decor, not dirt cheap, good service. Good place for a group dinner - which was what we did. We spent a..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Meaty Goodness. Don't attempt to go to the Bavarian Bier Cafe if you are #1 Not hungry #2 On a diet #3 On a budget.It is well worth the..."

Food Karma

"Nice night. The food here is delicious but it is a bit expensive. But look at the location of this restaurant - right on Eagle St Pier. We had the..."

Food000

"Great food, great service, fantastic atmosphere!..."

Leonie Conyers

"A great choice of German beers to choose from. Great views of the river, and the food is excellent. Very modern contempory fit out and the service is..."

Jason Kennewell

"Great time had by all at the Barvarian. A nice alternative to the German Club with a much better view, classier decor and diverse beers on tap. I..."

Fmooky

"Hearty fare. Have been here a couple of times and both times have not been disappointed. Pork belly and the schnitzel were both devoured leaving full..."

Cherie

"Good friday night alternative following work. A great atmosphere with a mix of age groups, not all people in their 20's, and good drinks. In..."

Claire

"AWESOME!. Mixed dishes are HUGE, plenty enough for 2. schnitzel is amazing, only thing on platter I didn't enjoy was the Pork Belly, crackling was..."

Kawaii Bubble Tea

"The place certainly has a great vibe, nice bar and wait staff and good meaty food, appox wait on food is 30 mins but there is always a lot of people..."

Amy Morrison

"Repeat offenders: good selection of beers & food (try a tasting platter if you're unsure!) and the view of the Storey Bridge/river is equal to any...."

Krackercat

"Love the crackling. Took my friend to the Bavarian for lunch and she absolutely loved it. I've been a big fan because of the Lowenbrau, the..."

Vanessa Abraham

"Good. Food was tasty...but compared to the German Club in Wooloongabba the portions are tiny and twice the price. But for a city bar it's..."

White Orchid

"Brings back memorys. After being to munich and octoberfest the real octoberfest not the one in brisbane i was looking forward to dining here and it..."

Chris Nunn

"Bavarian Heaven. An impromptu visit to the Bavarian Beer Cafe was like a like being transported back to the homeland. Filled with delicious aromas..."

Foodie86

"Lecker Lecker Lecker. Lecker (yummy) Beer, Lecker..."

Aleaxander Henry

"Fantastic and authentic!! The selection of bier is astounding, and the food is wonderful!! I would definitely recommend the tasting platter (two..."

V

"Bier. Good for the beer; not the..."

D-ka

"Beautiful views of Brisbane river. Good service. Had the chicken schintzel and it was excellent. Bit pricey considering the meal size. Overall 7 out..."

JeZzA

"Nice. My first visit last Saturday, good food, albeit not overly authentic (I am from Bavaria). Certainly much better qualitiy compared to what they..."

Stef07

"Switching up my thinking. Im usually one for a bigger meal/more bang for you buck, but BBC has changed that method of thinking. The 1person platters..."

EnHop

"Almost There. A great selection of brews is available from this place, along with tasty schnitzels served in in a generous portion if you're a fan of..."

GenieInTheLamp

"Great setting, good selection of beers, great bar snacks. Unfortunately my experience in the restaurant isn't so positive - ordered white wine..."

Lakshmi Kerr

"Nice Lunch. Went here by pot luck today for lunch - the Tuna salad I had was lovely and freash , the attomphere was really relaxed .. Serice was okay..."

Kim E

"Amazing Bavarian Tasting Platter!. Before going to this restaurant, I had already read reviews and was expecting bad service, and it really shows...."

Adam

"Delicious. Shared 3 entre's between 2 for lunch and was very impressed. Calamari was super tender & light crispy batter. Chicken mango & advocado..."

BL

"Amazing!. One of the chefs in our kitchen was friends with the head chef here, and so we all went along for our work christmas party. The platters..."

Vysanthe

"Great setting. Good beer. Decent pork belly, schnitzel and Bavarian..."

Manup

"Exceptional. Went there last weekend - the food is truly divine. Best German place in Brisbane. Sauerkraut and Red Cabbage were actually cooked the..."

Kristian

"Thumbs down.. Absolutely hopeless staff who cannot give you the correct change and take 5 minutes trying to operate the till, blonde bimbos that..."

TJ

"Schnitzel lovers paradise. Decided to try the Bavarian Bier Café with my friend who is 'obsessed' with schnitzel and chips. This includes a personal..."

Vanilla

"Gorgeous views, tasty food and pumping atmosphere. This is a great place to head with friends. Sitting outside with the city and Storey Bridge lit up..."

Table For 3 Thanks

"I would return to the Bavarian Bier Café to try more of the dishes on the menu, maybe a bier or schnapps for a drink next time and a dessert. They..."

Liza Nuing

"The Munich brewers platter for two was huge, simply huge. Consisting of crispy pork belly, port terrine, a huge roasted pork knuckle, four different..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"They serve massive 1 litre steins, giant prezels and giant platters of..."

Kim Spikybombshell

"The Bavarian also offers great function platters with an assortment of German classics and German inspired delights, all at affordable prices. A nice..."

Cookiebex

"Decent food, big servings, nice decor, not dirt cheap, good service. Good place for a group dinner - which was what we did. We spent a lot of time..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Our night here was absolutely fabulous and it was definitely the highlight of our dining experiences in Brisbane, with each of us complimenting the..."

Natalie Tierney

"...having already sampled the platter at a work lunch, went full-steam ahead with the roast pork belly. The two varieties of sauerkeraut were..."

Melissa Loh

"The veal was juicy and tender and the crumbs were crunchy and large, looking similar to panko breadcrumbs. The herb mayonnaise was nice to begin with..."

Brisbane Devoured

"If you like meat, beer and river views then you won’t regret heading over to the Bavarian Bier Café! Featured as one of the latest additions to..."

Eating Brisbane

"Great atmosphere and friendly staff who helped accommodate us to a seating of our preference. There is an outdoor and indoor seating option, with..."

Ethan Bowen

"An awesome way to end the week and celebrate the year we’ve had with work friends and colleagues at @the.bavarian 🤩 . The start was a little..."

Eric Lam

"Been in Brissy 3 days. This was the best dining experience by far and IMO the best gastropub on the river. We ordered the southern chicken platter..."

Breezy

"Great beer selection, and happy hour pricing is awesome. Service was excellent, and the views of the river aren't bad either. Great place for a cold..."

Nigel Baker

"Great little spot. Food was hearty and filling and staff were very friendly. Not cheap but that's..."

Rachelle Davage

"Had such a lovely family birthday dinner. Customer service was fabulous. Thanks Alex, Alex, Lewis, Camilo the bartender, Courtney, Shannon & Hyana..."