Best Lunch Restaurants in Fortitude Valley

99 restaurants available nearby

1. CRU Bar & Cellar

4.6

Exceptional(596)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Fortitude Valley

Booked 33 times today

Home to a celebrated wine bar, retail cellar, and private dining room, CRU pairs laid-back luxury with the stylish spirit of Brisbane’s James Street precinct.Our signature green onyx bar surrounds the shimmering heart of CRU, a glorious antique Baccarat chandelier Soak up the street scene or take a seat at the bar and lose yourself in our award-winning wine list.CRU is the perfect spot for a glass of something special, a leisurely lunch with friends, or a decadent dinner for two.

2. Essa Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(731)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Fortitude Valley

Booked 17 times today

ESSA provides a destination to escape the expected.Just like the raw interiors in which we reside, our work is simple but considered.The ethos in the kitchen embraces collaboration with local farmers, hunters and providores, promoting an environmentally conscious approach to the menu. Harvest driven dishes provide the creative parameters for our ever evolving dining experience. ESSA is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm till late and Friday and Sunday lunch from 12pm.

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3. Harveys Bar and Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(921)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • New Farm

Booked 25 times today

Harveys offers an all-day dining experience of unpretentious, seasonal cuisine served in inviting and stylish surrounds. With the highly regarded PJ McMillan at the helm, Harveys food is honest fare made with integrity, created and designed to reflect the current harvest and day-to-day availability of ingredients.Harveys can welcome you through the course of the day with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, and a design that takes full advantage of the superb location, with a stylish, comfortable bar and indoor and outdoor garden seating. Situated at the heart of the thriving James Street retail and entertainment precinct, visit Harveys as an old friend or a new one and experience the new expression of a timeless classic.

4. Lobby Bar

4.3

Awesome(140)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Brisbane CBD

Booked 5 times today

Perfectly poised at the entrance of The Calile Hotel and spilling into vibrant Ada Lane, Lobby Bar is the ideal spot to wile away the day until it ebbs into the night. Executive Chef, Mark Godbeer has designed a progressive Australian style menu utilising local produce and rooftop ingredients for breakfast, lunch, bar snacks and dinner taster options so you can pop in at all hours, leave satisfied and begin planning your next visit. Behind the bar - a cocktail menu which nods to the classics while offering its own flavour of reinvention complimenting a wine list that celebrates great Australian and international wine makers. With windows that throw open, breathing in the Brisbane climate, Lobby Bar is your destination for a single morning espresso or a night of working your way through the cocktail list. A space that is a celebration of its surrounds, as perfect for one as it is for many, Lobby Bar will fast become your go to in James Street.

5. The Green

4.6

Exceptional(402)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Fortitude Valley

Booked 41 times today

Modern Middle Eastern Mediterranean Restaurant with exceptional selection of salads and charcoal grilled selection of meats. We offer dine in option as well as take home meals. The Green specializes in A'la Carte restaurant up to 60 seats, take home meal as well as Private Parties, Corporate and Press Events, Weddings and other celebrations for groups from 5 to 150. We feature beautiful private event spaces perfect for any occasion, as well as the option to book the entire restaurant. Menus range from passed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails to our diverse shared menus for seated dinner.

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6. Perspective Dining

4.9

Exceptional(49)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Fortitude Valley

Booked 3 times today

Perspective dining is a modern gastronomic tasting menu experience, a closed-door 12-seat chef table dining space, our chefs will take you on a unique culinary journey. Perspective Dining will offer cutting-edge tasting menus seasonally from 3 courses to 9 courses, a plant-based menu as well as a protein-based menu. Perspective Dining will be collaborating with local farmers and suppliers to ensure that our vision of uncompromised, no holds barred excellence and sustainability is showcased in our food.Perspective | Lunch Thursday to Saturday12:30pmFood and wine pairing 140Just the food 80Perspective Dinner 9 courses6:30 pmFood and Wine pairing 300Just the food 195

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7. Les Bubbles Bar and Bistro

4.3

Awesome(1772)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Fortitude Valley

Booked 19 times today

Bienvenue. Les Bubbles is a Parisian steakhouse on the corner of Wickham and Little Street in Fortitude Valley, forged in the very same building that housed the notorious illegal casino, bath-house and brothel at the centre of the Fitzgerald Inquiry. While the card decks and kerb servers are all but gone, the building’s colourful history remains pinned to every wall. Steak frites – known by many as the national dish of France – is the centrepiece of our menu. We sear the steak to your liking, before serving it with bread, salad, plenty of sauce and bottomless frites. Les Bubbles welcomes all, and as such, both vegetarian and pescatarian eaters will feel right at home. For any curious individuals, a change of scenery is available by wandering down a single flight of stairs. It’s there that you will find the Bath-House, featuring a full bar, banquet seating and a open-aired deck to enjoy a pre or post dinner cocktail!

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8. WAGAYA Japanese Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(42)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Fortitude Valley

Booked 21 times today

Welcome to WAGAYA(わがや), a vibrant and unique Japanese dining experience nestled in the heart of Fortitude Valley. Renowned for its modern twist on traditional Japanese flavours, WAGAYA offers an enticing blend of contemporary and authentic dishes that cater to all tastes and occasions. The restaurant’s touch-screen ordering system allows you to browse the diverse menu at your leisure, making it ideal for both casual meals and celebratory gatherings.WAGAYA truly shines as a destination for group dining. Whether it’s a lively get-together with friends, a family celebration, or a corporate event, the restaurant caters perfectly to larger parties. With its inviting setting, including private rooms and cozy booths, WAGAYA ensures a seamless and enjoyable experience tailored to every occasion.For those seeking a sociable and family-friendly atmosphere combined with delicious food and a touch of technological convenience, WAGAYA offers a Japanese dining experience like no other.

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9. Hizola's Kitchen & Bar

4.2

Awesome(14)

Price: Moderate

• Cantonese • Fortitude Valley

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to Hizola’s Kitchen & Bar, where we’d like to take you on a modern Cantonese food adventure that encapsulates the lively flavors and decadent richness of this wonderful cuisine. Our restaurant, located in the Fortitude Valley, is a celebration of Contemporary Cantonese culture rather than just a place to eat. Cantonese cuisine is well known for its skillful blending of tasty, light, and fresh ingredients, emphasizing the inherent flavors of food through methods like stir-frying and steaming. We create dishes that respect the past while welcoming the future, giving these ageless customs a modern spin.

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10. Justin Lane Brisbane

4.3

Awesome(34)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Fortitude Valley

Booked 15 times today

Eat, drink & be messy. That’s our motto here at JL. We pride ourselves on the quality of our products. From our famous sourdough pizza and handmade pasta, to our signature cocktails, boutique wines and 8 beers on tap.

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Matt
Brisbane •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Arrived early and chose our table. Served promptly and the food was beautiful. Great Saturday morning brekky spot
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The GreenPrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• Fortitude Valley
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4.6
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Megan
Brisbane •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Had the set menu with the matched wines which was delicious. The highlight of the night was the thoughtfulness in the wine selection and some really interesting and diverse flavours. We loved chatting with the sommelier about the wines and he seemed to know his stuff and love his job.
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Essa RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Fortitude Valley
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4.7
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Annette
Gold Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Harvey’s gnocchi with scallops, sage butter and prosciutto was absolutely delicious, and, dare I say, possibly the best meal that I have enjoyed in Brisbane for some time. Thank you 🙏🏻 🤩
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Harveys Bar and BistroPrice: Expensive• Australian• New Farm
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4.8
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AlokVIP
Brisbane •9 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was good, service was alright, staff were friendly but perhaps not as on the ball as I’ve experienced.
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CRU Bar & CellarPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Fortitude Valley
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4.6
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GeorgieS
Brisbane •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Jul 2024
Overall lunch yesterday was a very pleasant meal, and I'd like to return. I will definitely recommend the Lobby Bar whenever I can.
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Lobby BarPrice: Expensive• Australian• Brisbane CBD
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4.3

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99 restaurants available nearby

1. CRU Bar & Cellar

2. Essa Restaurant

3. Harveys Bar and Bistro

4. Lobby Bar

5. The Green

6. Perspective Dining

7. Les Bubbles Bar and Bistro

8. WAGAYA Japanese Restaurant

9. Hizola's Kitchen & Bar

10. Justin Lane Brisbane

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