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Stokehouse Q

Top choice in Brisbane


Sophisticated bistro fare and relaxing river views make this one of Brisbane's destination restaurants. At crisp, linen-clad tables, urbanites toast to locally sourced produce, shining in polished dishes like cornbread topped with fresh Fraser-Isle spanner crab and lemon myrtle, or the signature soda-batter fish with triple-cooked chips and seaweed salt. Tip: head here for lunch to fully appreciate the view.

Next door, Stokebar Q offers similar views for a casual (albeit pricey) drinking session.


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