KING STREET:
Ultimate Guide
Open your eyes, heart and mouth to the vibrant inner-city retail and restaurant precinct of King Street. Situated in the heart of Brisbane’s Showgrounds in Bowen Hills, King Street is home to a number of trendy eateries and bars including a giant sports bar, rock ‘n’ roll Mexican joint, highly awarded French cuisine and some of Brisbane’s best gelato.
King Street is renowned for its ever-growing food fest, but it's a destination that offers more than just delectable eats and drinks. Book yourself a relaxing stay at Rydges or do a spot of shopping at Queensland’s home of craft and design, Artisan or Shop For Her. Swing by Tigerlamb or The Common Barbershop for a quick trim or a full-blown makeover before embarking on your foodie adventure.
Then comes the hard part – where to eat? We're here to help with that hard decision, so read on for all our tips and tricks to maximising a King Street foodie adventure.
Montrachet
Montrachet is French gastronomy at its finest. Regulars repeatedly return to this intimate French restaurant for one key reason – the famous crab soufflé. Aside from the soufflé, diners are sure to be delighted by the charming setting, excellent customer service and exquisite French wine.
Yum Char
From the team behind Xin Chao and Super Combo, comes Yum Char, a bold, not so-traditional Vietnamese eatery dishing up flavour packed Bahn Mi and charcoal-grilled sides. Expect a vibrant twist on classics, big flavours and unbeatable value with every bite.
Six Acres Restaurant
With a focus on seasonality, sustainability and perfect plating, a trip Six Acres Restaurant is sure to be a treat. Enjoy some of Australia’s most succulent proteins from land and sea and be warned, you’ll be hard-pressed to resist their fries loaded with Parmigiano cheese and truffle oil.
Il Verde
Needing a carb fix? Il Verde is King Street’s resident Italian restaurant serving hearty pastas, wood-fired pizzas and a selection of gluten-free options. On the first Wednesday of the month, you can delight in their decadent cheese wheel pasta – fresh spaghetti swirled in a wheel of Parmigiano-reggiano until it’s perfectly ooey and gooey.
Bar Gusto
Fusing the cultures and flavours of Italy and Australia, Bar Gusto offers delicious plates and a buzzing atmosphere. Savour a long lunch and cocktails under the fig tree or graze at aperitivo with a glass of wine or two before indulging in a warming bowl of pasta.
Kuhl-Cher
This one’s for the coffee connoisseurs and blissful brunch fanatics looking to find their fix along King Street. Kuhl-Cher Coffee is a premium coffee outlet and brew bar, one of the only inner-city roasteries that roasts, grinds and brews its own coffee. If you're a coffee fiend looking for like-minded passionate aficionado’s, stop by for a chat, sip and snack.
The Gourmet Press
The Gourmet Press serves up moreish toasties straight off the press alongside pies, pastries and salads to grab and go and fuel you for a day of exploring. You can also find coffee and fresh pressed juices to refresh the palate.
Mista Boo
For anyone who loves sushi, Mista Boo has a sophisticated all-you-can-eat sushi and tapas offering. Pick and choose your favourites and select from unique dishes you’ve never tried before. Enjoy the Japanese flavours in every plate of food and drink you try and leave as full as you desire. This stylish yet intimate space is perfect for both casual bites and celebratory meals.
Claw BBQ
Claw BBQ is a relaxed Southern-style barbeque house that has all your favourites ready to be enjoyed as you stay entertained with the available arcade games and the big screen where you can watch all your favourite sports. Think burgers, brisket and seafood paired with a cold beer and good vibes.
Super Combo
Drop into Super Combo, mixing a childhood love for arcade games and a hunger for the perfect burger to create Brisbane’s first gaming-themed burger joint. Inspired by Street Fighter and a bevy of classic arcade games, Super Combo offers a globally inspired collection of interesting flavours alongside your gaming hit.
El Camino Cantina
Tex-Mex meets rock 'n' roll at El Camino Cantina, a carnival of vibrant artwork, neon lights and classic tunes. Throw on a sombrero and feast on a Mexican menu packed with fiery flavours. think - spicy wings, loaded nachos, chargrilled fajitas, burritos and tasty tacos while sipping on legendary frozen margaritas.
Winghaus
Winghaus is a mega diner that specialises in all things wings and beer. Boasting 40 taps and with all the biggest and best sports screening, this is the spot for sports fans. There’s plenty of pub-style grub including satiating schnitties, loaded nachos and epic burgers and spice junkies can get the blood pumping with a round of flamin’ roulette wings featuring 8 traditional or habanero wings.
There’s also 3 Bros who are home to Authentic Korean food and Xin Chao for a Vietnamese infusion that are found among a range of wellbeing experiences and artisan stores.
