5 hot restaurants in Fortitude Valley

Fortitude Valley is undoubtedly one of Brisbane’s most popular destinations, which often cannot be fully explored in just one day. There are plenty of bars, pubs, nightclubs, cafes, restaurants and shops. However, if you are like me, your only real interest will be the dining options.

Thankfully, as a self-confessed foodie – I know just where to go to satisfy all your hunger cravings.

Continue reading this post as I list five of my favourite restaurants in Fortitude Valley. Visit one or all of these restaurants and you’ll enjoy really great food and drinks. You can thank me later!

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1. Les Bubbles

I simply love a good steak. Who doesn’t? If you’d like to indulge in a delicious steak on your Brisbane holiday, there’s no better place to go to than Les Bubbles. You’ll find an assortment of steaks, salads, breads, desserts and wine at this restaurant. Hip and happening, Les Bubbles is one restaurant in Fortitude Valley that is a hit with tourists and locals alike.

2. Bucci Bar & Restaurant

A glamorous restaurant, Bucci Bar & Restaurant is probably the best when it comes to Italian food and wine. Featuring chic interiors, the dining room of this restaurant is cosy and perfectly complements a delicious menu. Make sure to try out the pasta and secondi, cured meat and delectable entrees while you’re there.

3. Nikuya Japanese BBQ & Tonkatsu

Are you fond of world cuisine (Japanese to be particular)? If you are, then you simply must pay a visit to Nikuya Japanese BBQ & Tonkatsu. Featuring a great blend of traditional touches on contemporary décor, this restaurant is famous all over the Valley. This restaurant is themed as per Japanese traditions and offers authentic Japanese cuisine. Some of my personal favourites at this restaurant include the Kurobata Pork, Panko and the Yakimono Skewers. Do try them out!

4. Saiko Teppanyaki

As an alternative to Nikuya, you can also drop by Saiko Teppanyaki. Teppanyaki is a blend of Japanese dishes, inspired by western style food and this restaurant excels at it. Whether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you’ll find it all at Saiko Teppanyaki. I’ve loved everything that I’ve tried out from their menu and I’m sure you’ll do too!

5. Gerard’s Bistro

If you’re fond of European and Middle Eastern cuisine, you must drop by Gerard’s Bistro. Featuring a truly innovative menu, this restaurant tops it up with perfectly balanced décor. You can enjoy lamb brains, chicken wings, pork dishes and even octopus at this wonderful restaurant. Oh, and there’s a fine selection of beer, wines and spirits that you can look forward to as well!

Conclusion:

If you’re planning to visit Fortitude Valley on your Brisbane holiday, then you’ll have no shortage of dining options. Some of the top restaurants in Fortitude Valley include Les Bubbles, Bucci Bar & Restaurant, Nikuya Japanese BBQ and Tonkatsu, Saiko Teppanyaki and Gerard’s Bistro.

Also, if you haven’t yet booked your Brisbane accommodation, then please consider staying with us here at Bridgewater Terraces. We a located in Kangaroo Point, just 5km from Fortitude Valley. Simply get in touch and we’ll gladly make you a reservation. Hope to see you here soon!

About Denis Goodman

Denis is the manager of Bridgewater Terraces and has a long history with accommodation and property management rights. He brings his knowledge and experiences into his writer to help holiday makers have a wonderful holiday.
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gillian wickens

02:12 12 Nov 18

Lovely spacious apartment with large terrace looking out over the Brisbane River. Brilliant.

Kirill Kononov

03:20 10 Aug 17

Stopped there for 3 weeks. Good location, nice internal facilities. Rooms were not cleaned well enough. Dust here and there, plus found an old razor in the bathroom. however I would put 3.5 stars for overall experience which wasn't bad. My major concern is safety and security of the apartments. My car was broken into at night on secure underground parking. Car's door was broken and my personal belongings were stolen. Management told me they are not responsible for the damage and loss because of the signs they put on parking walls. This accident put my rating down to 1 star.If you have a car I would recommend to park it underground despite the secure gates installed.

Michelle Inggs

02:08 29 Aug 17

Bridgewater terraces is the perfect place to stay for business or leisure. It is conveniently located within reach of Southbank, the CBD, local hospitals and convention centres ect. I stayed at the apartment for over 2 months and thoroughly enjoyed my time. I found the complex to be perfectly manicured and maintained, quiet and loved the cafe next doors. The river view is also very relaxing. The location is perfect for children and my kids loved walking through the gardens, splashing in the pool and walking to the nearby park and playground. Ray and Dennis in management were very helpful, attentive, compassionate and a pleasure to deal with.

brian levine

06:05 18 Jun 16

Booked to stay at Bridgewater Terraces and looked forward to our visit. The views of the river are magnificent and this was the main, and as it turned out, the ONLY attraction.Initially the room looked OK until we discovered that it appeared NOT to have been cleaned! The old cooker was filthy and had to be scrubbed before we could use it. None of the cutlery or dishes were from same sets. The windows may have been wiped, but with a greasy rag. Having completed our own clean we sat down on a badly worn, sagging sofa which had stains and grease marks all over it. If that wasn't bad enough, the shower screen came off its rusty rails and there were many loose surrounding tiles. When the tumbler drier gave up, so did we and we checked out!Such a pity, Well manicured gardens and a fantastic location but the apartment interior was old and tattered and from our experience, very little effective management. Just to put the boot in, wifi is NOT free and is horrendously expensive. Stay here at your peril!!

Justin Ward

11:21 30 Aug 17

Nice and peaceful. Clean rooms stones throw from story bridge hotel.

Marto Dowabobo

00:07 10 Jun 18

Excellent in everything

Harry Kim

23:54 14 Mar 16

Stayed here with a few guests and booked 3 rooms during February. Reception were only too kind and gave us really good tips on the Brisbane area. Rooms were spacious and quite modern. Everyone in our party enjoyed the stay and would definitely come back.

Frankly YouzACoopa

10:02 18 Dec 18

Stars rounded up because management were friendly. We got a neat well furnished apartment looking over the river. Appliances are modern but the washer and dryer are cheap. The dryer is faulty but useable if you jury-rig it. The bathroom floor drain doesnt have a trap so youre best off covering it to prevent air from venting out. Everything else was nice, the pool is a plus and the location is good.