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103 @ Marque (07) 3221 6044, 103 George St, Brisbane

Aquila Caffe Bar (07) 3221 2228, 82 Eagle St, Brisbane

Aroma Garden (07) 3211 1202, , NULL, 138 Albert Street, Brisbane

Atrium Restaurant (07) 3231 3265, , Brisbane Hilton International Hotel, 6/ 190 Elizabeth St, Brisbane - This is the centre of the hotel's world. It provides an elaborate seafood buffet, an a la carte menu

Augustine's On George (07) 3221 9365, Mansions Building, 40 George St, Brisbane - Though described as 'updated' with 'sleek and modern' touches it remains an old style fine dining experience

Bar Barossa 3832 3530, 545 Queen St, Brisbane

Berkley's On Ann (07) 3220 1022, 255 Ann St, Brisbane

Bistro Allure 3222 1128, , Corner Ann & Roma Streets, Brisbane

Boardwalk Bar And Bistro 3221 0026, , Boardwalk, Riparian Plaza, 71 Eagle St, Brisbane

The Brasserie On The River (07) 3221 1999, , Stamford Plaza Brisbane, Edward St, Brisbane

Cafe 21 (07) 3306 8795, Conrad Treasury Casino, Level 1, Queen St, Brisbane - There aren't a lot of 24 hour establishments in Brisbane - this Casino cafe is one of them.

Cafe Mondial (07) 3221 7165, 167 Albert St, Brisbane

Casablanca Brasserie, Bar, Cafe & Cellar Club (07) 3369 6969, 52 Petrie Tce Cnr Caxton St, Brisbane

Chill On Queen (07) 3229 1444, Lvl 1, MacArthur Cntr, 259 Queen St, Brisbane - Try for the terrace overlooking Queen St and try chef, Andrew McKenzie, modern Australian dishes.

Ching Ching 3221 2217, , 10 Felix St, Brisbane

Cilantro (07) 3309 3364, Ground Level, Novotel Brisbane, 200 Creek St, Brisbane - A big hotel restaurant with modern Australian cuisine and buffet breakfasts.

City Gardens Cafe (07) 3229 1554, Brisbane City Botanical Gardens, Alice St, Brisbane

Customs House (07) 3365 8921, 399 Queen St, Brisbane - You can sit inside and outside the award-winning conservation and adaptation of what was the Customs House

The Dining Car (07) 3235 1887, The Grand Central Hotel, 270 Ann St, Brisbane

Euro 3229 3686, , 181 Mary St, Brisbane

Eves On The Park (07) 3236 4066, 3 Parkland Bvd, Brisbane

Gazebo Restaurant & Bar 3230 7868, , 345 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane

Gilhooleys Downtown Irish Pub And Restaurant (07) 3221 8566, Elizabeth St cnr Creek St, Brisbane

The Grosvenor On George (07) 3236 2288, 320 George St, Brisbane - The legal fraternity have made this smart modern restaurant/wine bar their own.

The Irish Club 07, 175 Elizabeth St, Brisbane

Java Coast Cafe (07) 3211 3040, 340 George St, Brisbane

Jeremy's (07) 3210 6529, , 93 Albert St, Brisbane

Lab Bar & Restaurant (07) 3306 8647, Hotel Conrad, 130 William St, Brisbane - In it's new guise, the restaurant at the Conrad, Lab, is supposed to be a cafe but the feeling is still that of a hotel restaurant.

McMahons Restaurant (07) 3853 6038, Quay West Suites, 132 Alice St, Brisbane

Malone's (07) 3210 0305, Queen Street Mall, Queen St, Brisbane

Minders Bar, Restaurant & Conference Centre (07) 3211 3622, Quest On North Quay, 293 North Quay, Brisbane

MJ's Restaurant & Bar (07) 3238 2222, 2nd Floor Holiday Inn, Roma St, Brisbane

On Quay (07) 3013 7399, Oaks North Quay, 293 North Quay, Brisbane

Opus Cafe Bar (07) 3229 9915, Eagle Street Pier, Eagle St, Brisbane

Palettes (07) 3224 3549, , Sebel Brisbane, 99 Charlotte St Cnr Albert St, Brisbane

Petries Bistro (07) 3303 8000, Brisbane Marriott Hotel, 515 Queen St, Brisbane - Eat inside or out at this all day hotel restaurant with its seafood buffet and a la carte menu.

The Pig 'N' Whistle (07) 3832 9099, Riverside Centre, 123 Eagle St, Brisbane

Pig 'N' Whistle (07) 3229 9999, Queen St Mall, Brisbane

Queensland Rugby Club (07) 3221 4500, Eagle St Pier Lvl1, Eagle St, Brisbane

Room with Roses 3229 7050, Gallery level, Brisbane Arcade, Adelaide St, Brisbane

Seasalt...at Armstrongs (07) 3832 4566, , Inchcolm Hotel, 73 Wickham Tce, Brisbane - Russell Armstrong's Seasalt specialises in fish. He has moved to a simpler and far cheaper style

Siana (07) 3221 3887, , Riparian Plaza, 71 Eagle St, Brisbane

Sqare (07) 3220 3600, King George Sq, Brisbane

St Arnou Beer Cafe (07) 3229 0922, Eagle St Pier, 18/1 Eagle St, Brisbane - Not one of your nostalgic Belgian Beer Cafes, this place goes for the slick modern look instead.

Terrace Grill 3832 2122, , Riverside Centre, 123 Eagle Street, Brisbane

The Chelsea 3367 1288, , Barracks building, Shop 2, 61 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane

The Groove Train (07) 3220 0420, Riverside Centre, 123 Eagle St, Brisbane

The Waterline Restaurant 3832 2122, , Riverside Centre, 123 Eagle Street, Brisbane

Walnut Room (07) 3112 1650, Royal On The Park, Alice St Cnr Albert St, Brisbane - The Walnut Room's been quietly going about its business of looking after hotel guests and visitors for "almost two generations"

Zenbar Restaurant & Bar (07) 3211 2333, Park Level, 215 Adelaide St, Brisbane - A great meeting spot, Friday night for those in the urban scene