A Meal for One: The Top 5 Places for Solo Dining in Brisbane

Found exactly where its name entails, on James Street, this Fortitude Valley restaurant is perfect for solo dining in Brisbane. Following a Wabi-Sabi culinary concept, here at Emme, imperfections are celebrated and embraced. With Mediterranean cuisine at heart, Emme James Street uses wood fired cooking techniques to produce a diverse range of dishes for breakfast through to dinner. Highlights on the menu include the Turkish Eggs with labneh and chilli oil, the Charcoal Baby Squid with pineapple, the Spiced Lamb Ribs and the Rosewater Custard for dessert.

For something slightly different on your next night out, we’ve found the ultimate pour that’s perfect for one. Welcome to La Lune Wine Co that’s tucked on Melbourne Street in South Brisbane. This stylish and super social wine bar is the perfect sanctuary for soloists wanting to unwind and enjoy a sip or two. With a near 20-page long wine list, La Lune will keep your other senses in check with their a la carte and tasting menu options. Better yet, did we mention that there’s a wine shop on site too?

Looking to treat your tastebuds to something truly terrific? Market Street’s Malt Dining & Bar is the perfect spot for solo dining in Brisbane City. Set out over three levels, the former working class building has now transformed into a fine dining establishment where good and great wine go hand-in-hand. At Malt Dining, you can choose exactly how you want to experience your meal: whether that be small plates at the bar, a two-course set menu for lunch or, you can stick to the a la carte offering for dinner and dessert.

If you’re looking for a more relaxed restaurant for your next solo dining adventure in Brisbane, look no further than Poppies in Southbank. Described as bright, breezy and casual, Poppies is our go-to all-day cafe cross restaurant and bar. The food is fresh and fused with plenty of Australian classics. Stuck on what to order? The best of both worlds is combined with their Parmesan Truffle Fries, the Snow Crab Linguine is simply sensational and, if you’ve got room for more, you can’t leave without trying the Popcorn Chicken Karaage.