sAme sAme 

A favourite dining destination within the popular Calile precinct, sAme sAme delivers a mouth-watering share-style menu combining the fun and flavour of Thailand with the best local ingredients and traditional cooking methods. Sample the restaurant’s most popular dishes via a chef-determined banquet or order your favourite authentic a la carte dishes.

Gerard's

Gerard's is a James Street mainstay and Brisbane icon. Masterfully melding local produce with Middle Eastern flavours and techniques, premium Australian ingredients such as Jarrod Day southern calamari, Falls Farm asparagus with whipped peynir cheese, and Darling Downs wagyu kibbeh nayyeh  in a colourful menu that’s designed for sharing.

Hellenika  

A visit to James Street isn’t complete without a feast of delicious Greek food and people-watching at The Calile’s luxe poolside taverna, Hellenika. Style and sophistication can be found everywhere you look, from the glam group dining poolside cabanas to the waiters’ posh pink blazers, expansive wine and cocktail list and Greek favourites cooked to perfection. Don’t hold back from the Kolokithia (Hellenika’s zucchini chips), saganaki, fresh oysters or souvlakia.

SK Steak & Oyster  

As the central grand piano and white tablecloths suggests, SK is far from your traditional steakhouse. A sibling venue to the adjacent Hellenika, SK Steak & Oyster exudes sophistication through simplicity. Order a steak and build out your meal with a selection of sauces and sides or indulge in the decadent seafood offering that includes prawn, bug, lobster and of course, oysters.   

The Lodge Bar & Dining  

Melding fashion, food and wine, The Lodge Bar & Dining is Queensland’s flagship experience by the New Zealand luxury label Rodd & Gunn. Located in a gorgeous, renovated Queenslander in the heart of James Street, guests can browse the latest Rodd & Gunn collection and enjoy a fine dining experience simultaneously. The menu is inspired by New Zealand’s natural environment, featuring locally sourced produce and fresh seafood features a modern wine list where New Zealand wines take centre stage.

Sushi Room 

This intimate 60-seater in The Calile lobby showcases the freshest and highest-quality ingredients with an emphasis on sustainable and local produce. The minimalist interior design accommodates a mix of intimate and group dining settings that mirrors Sushi Room’s philosophy: nuanced, considered, harmonious. Indulge in the a la carte menu, have the decision complete with a set menu, or experience a compete dining journey with a traditional Omakase experience. 

Harveys

Harveys is a Brisbane institution and a celebration of the location and its people. This all-day modern bistro is a favourite for locals due to its prime location, leafy outlook and relaxed approach. The menu is similarly unpretentious, with veteran chef and owner PJ McMillan cleverly using thoughtfully grown and harvested local produce to create simple yet flavourful food.

ēmmē

Ignite your tastebuds at breakfast, lunch or dinner as you experience a unique culinary journey at ēmmē. Inspired by the deep flavours and rich textures of woodfired Mediterranean cuisine, the aromas flowing from the open kitchen designed restaurant will get your tastebuds excited.

Bianca

The street’s go-to Italian dining experience, Bianca ensures their dishes honour fresh and seasonal produce and make all their pastas and breads in-house. The decadent flavours and extensive wine list, makes for the ultimate Italian dining experience.

The Green

Owners of The Green have spent decades perfecting each dish by playing with flavours at family dinners to bring you Lebanese inspired dishes. Whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner, this lush oasis is the perfect spot to share amongst friends to try as many flavours as you can.

Fat Cow

A sophisticated steak and seafood restaurant, Fat Cow is set out with a dark and moody, sleek interior perfectly pared with a menu perfect for those who love a hearty meal. Using high quality ingredients and Halal certified beef, every bite of food is mouth-watering good.

The Nixon Room

Follow the wall of floating polaroids and lush greenery to find The Nixon Room tucked away on James Street. The new go to for cocktails, snacks and moody vibes, this is a hidden gem not to be missed.

Sunshine

Make your way around Mediterranean-inspired, Sunshine, provideing a buffet-style restaurant as you pick and choose what your heart desires. Pay by the weight of your plate as you can eat under the bright yellow umbrellas or takeaway to enjoy the fresh air of the leafy surrounds.

Carmen Tequileria

On the search for some of Brisbane’s best tacos and margaritas? An elevated Mexican dining experience on James Street is filled with bold and authentic flavours. Carmen Tequileria is home to almost 30 varietys of tequila and mezcal and 10 types of margaritas, you won’t be short on choice.

Sixes & Sevens

The perfect spot for casual drinks, tapas or fancy pub feeds, Sixes and Sevens is home to a stylish gastropub with hip decor, cosy cottage vibes and tiered al fresco patio. The alfresco bar is extended from a Queensland-style public house that embodies low-key antiquarian charm with a contemporary twist. Make sure to get amongst the live DJ on Friday and Saturday nights.

Gerries Bar

A new local favourite that is home to hand-crafted drops, a delicious menu and a pumping sound system. Local bar away from your local, Gerries sets out to give you a memorable time.

King Arthur Café

A two levelled café just off the corner of James Street, is King Arthur Café. A seasonal menu, bold flavours and smooth coffee equals the best way to start your day before you venture through boutique stores and luxury shops.

James & Antler

Specialising in croques and frappes, this is your one stop shop for a grab and go breakfast or lunch. With a wide variety of croques such as croque blueberry brie, croque bolognaise and the traditional croque madame, you will enter grilled cheese heaven. Make sure you pair it with a frappe that James & Antler serve in a can!

Nearby neighbours 

Although not *technically* on James Street, these neighbouring restaurants are worth the slight detour! 

Mosconi, Arthur Street 

Mosconi takes hole-in-the-wall social dining and kicks things up a gear, capturing the best of Mediterranean influences and techniques with hyper-local produce. Expect playful takes on classic dishes plus one of Brisbane’s best wine lists. 

ESSA, Robertson Street 

The hype surrounding ESSA has remained since its much-anticipated opening in 2021 – and it’s more than justified. Simple but considered, the conscious kitchen embraces collaboration with local farmers and providores. Our advice? Surrender control to the talented team of chefs with the set menu. 

Happy Boy, East Street  

For relaxed social dining in Brisbane, you don’t get more bang-for-buck than at Happy Boy. Indulge in one of Brisbane’s best-value banquets or build your own feast with a selection of small plates, wok dishes and rice and noodle sides.