The Best Restaurants for Your 2024 Friendsmas in Brisbane

With head chef Philip Johnson at its helm, you know you’re in for an absolute treat at Ecco Bistro. Sitting just a touch away from the Brisbane River, this modern Australian dining destination promises only the finest culinary experience for your tastebuds. Better yet, to make your friendsmas festivities stress free, Ecco Bistro currently offers a lunch tasting menu, a lobster banquet menu and, their usual a la carte fare. Team favourites include the Margra Lamb Rump and the Strawberry Pavlova.

Picture this: it’s a balmy summer’s evening, you’re sitting on the outdoor terrace directly looking out onto the Brisbane River with a perfectly shaken cocktail in hand. Now, you can finally make all of your friendsmas dreams a reality with Greca. Located inside the Howard Smith Wharves on the feet of the Story Bridge is one of our favourite contemporary Greek eateries. Their menu is centred around charcoal and wood-fired cooking with sharing in mind; so expect plenty of dips, meze, large meat dishes and desserts that are only ever suitable for one.

Modern Asian cuisine, cocktails and a thriving atmosphere. What more could you want from your 2024 friendsmas? Open Monday to Sunday, this Brisbane City eatery was named after the mythological dragon king of the sea. And, their food is exactly what you’d serve to royalty. Serving a Bottomless Yum Cha every Friday to Sunday for $88 per person, you can also opt to keep your visit tamed with their seven-course Rabbit Banquet which includes fan favourites such as the Master Stock Prawn Belly and Mango Pudding.

Shake up your end of year celebrations with one of our favourite Italian restaurants in Brisbane, Sasso Italiano. This new trattoria in Woolloongabba seats a whopping 110 guests in their contemporary space. Decked out to be reminiscent of a 70s Italian eatery, Sasso Italiano serves up a memorable vibe with their comfy style and welcoming team. For your visit we recommend starting with the Scallops Crudo before making your way over to mains with the Spaghetti Allo Scoglio. Finish with the Coconut Panna Cotta before washing it all down with a Sorrento Sour.