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5 Date Night Venues in Brisbane that Won’t Break the Bank
03/02/2025
If your refined palate is looking for a restaurant to relish in on your next date night but the price tag can seem a little daunting, read on through as we’ve searched the streets of Brisbane to find some of the best date night venues that won’t break the bank.
Here at Best Restaurants, we’re big supporters of lazing on the couch with some regrettable takeaway. But, every now and then we love to be wined and dined – and Brisbane’s famed hospitality scene is on our mind.
So in this list we’re showcasing just that. From local Italian institutions to Latin inspired eateries and even classy Cantonese cuisine; these date night restaurants in Brisbane promise to not break the bank.
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Comuna Cantina Brisbane City
Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, QueenslandSpice up your next date night with Comuna Cantina – one of our favourite Latin eateries! With two venues across Brisbane, the CBD and Everton Park, Comuna Cantina serves up authentic, Latin street food inspired dishes without the hefty price tag. Their menu is packed with plenty of punch including favourites such as Crispy Coconut Fish Tacos and Pulled Pork Quesadillas. Alternatively, couples can snap up one of their two banquets available starting from just $55 per person. Date night sorted!
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Donna Chang
Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, QueenslandAfter one visit, you and your special someone will always find a reason to keep on coming back for more. This is Donna Chang, the home of Brisbane’s most authentic Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine. Inside, the interiors set the tone drawing on a clean-cut, luxurious vibe. But, if you’re planning on visiting without breaking the bank, opt for one of their two banquets starting at $98 per person. Here you’ll be taken on a gastronomic journey experiencing some of the greatest Donna Chang dishes including Raw Kingfish, Prawn + Scallop Wontons and Char Siu Pork to name a few.
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It's perfect for Special occasions, catching up with friendsYou need to Indulge in the tender Wagyu chuck tail skewersLook out for Weekly specials!Emme James Street
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QueenslandSitting on James Street adjacent to James Street Market in Fortitude Valley is a chic dining spot that makes for the perfect date night destination. The venue itself is warm and seductive, playing on natural materials with their wood fire grill taking centre stage. As for the food, don’t be scared off by Emme’s sophistication as their set menu priced at $84 per person will cover all the bases. Highlights include the Charcoal Baby Squid and the Rosewater Custard for dessert.
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La Dolce Vita Ristorante
Milton, Brisbane, QueenslandThat feeling when you spend one-on-one time with your special someone perfectly matches the name of this Italian restaurant. Translating to ‘the sweet life’, La Dolce Vita in Milton promises just that. A Brisbane institution for over 30 years and counting, La Dolce Vita understands that dining out shouldn’t feel like a burden. So, every Sunday, Monday and Thursday, La Dolce Vita offers a two-course meal from $39. Whilst you’re here, be sure to leave some room for their legendary Tiramisu.
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Malt Dining
Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, QueenslandIf you’re wanting to be wined and dined without the price tag, surprisingly this intimate inner-city institution, Malt Dining, promises to be the perfect solution. A true treat for the tastebuds, this fine dining restaurant will win you over with one of their set menus starting from $89 per person. If the thought of Tuna Crudo, Beef Tartare, Quail with grilled leek or even a wine pairing for just $45 has you intrigued, be sure to book you and your special someone in for an unforgettable date night experience.
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