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Best of Brisbane 2021: Top 10 Brisbane French restaurants revealed

Ooh la la! After our readers nominated and voted for who they think makes Brisbane’s best French food, we can now reveal the winners. SEE THE LIST HERE

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Ooh la la! After our readers nominated and voted for who they think makes Brisbane’s best French food, we can now reveal the top 10!

10. Haig Rd Bistro, Auchenflower

111 Haig Rd, Auchenflower

haigrdbistro.com.au

Instagram: @haig_rd_bistro

This warm and charming restaurant strives to be a place where locals and visitors can rely on to get authentic, high quality food, drinks, and service in surroundings that feels just like home.

The menu features a range of traditional French dishes including the Alsatian speciality Tarte Flambee, a thinly rolled yeast-free base, spread with flavoursome fromage blanc and topped with various ingredients.

New Summer main dish at Haig Rd. Bistro: Poisson Du Jour or Sous vide Ōra King Salmon with Provençal tomato, black garlic, olives & anchovy. Picture: Haig Rd. Bistro
New Summer main dish at Haig Rd. Bistro: Poisson Du Jour or Sous vide Ōra King Salmon with Provençal tomato, black garlic, olives & anchovy. Picture: Haig Rd. Bistro

9. La Vue Waterfront Restaurant, CBD

1/501 Queen St, Brisbane City

lavuerestaurant.com.au

Facebook: La Vue Waterfront Restaurant

Think premium seafood fresh from Australian waters, truffle oils, gratin dauphinoise potato, foie gras and other first-class dishes.

Inspired by the recipes of European cuisines and led by a team of passionate chefs, La Vue Waterfront Restaurant highlights the flavours and romantic notions of French food.

La Vue Waterfront Restaurant's creme brulee with house-made ice cream
La Vue Waterfront Restaurant's creme brulee with house-made ice cream

8. Greenglass, CBD

336 George St, Brisbane City

greenglasswine.com

Instagram: @greenglass336

The French-bistro inspired menu at Greenglass is delicious, affordable, and suits anyone wanting to try French cuisine for the first time or enjoy it for the fourteenth time.

On their menu you’ll find beef tartare, pan fried scallops and baby snapper, steak and fries, and of course, desserts like Basque cheesecake and creme brulee.

With an extensive list of French and Australian wines, your food couldn’t possibly be lonely with its perfect pairing.

Wagyu MS 9, crispy potato, smoked carrot cream, onion soup jus at Greenglass.
Wagyu MS 9, crispy potato, smoked carrot cream, onion soup jus at Greenglass.

7. La Belle Vie, Bardon

60 MacGregor Terrace, Bardon

labellevie.com.au

Instagram: @labellevie.bistro

Gaze at stunning landscapes of Bardon through large glass windows and enjoy authentic French food paired with beautiful boutique wines, where head chef Samuel Perrin executes classic dishes and breathes new life into them.

Committed to creating authentic French vibes, La Belle Vie’s recipe for success lies in their team’s passion, the use of fresh quality ingredients in every meal, and a focus on creating a memorable gastronomical experience for every diner.

Enjoy a little taste of France in the hills of Bardon at La Belle Vie.
Enjoy a little taste of France in the hills of Bardon at La Belle Vie.

6. Bisou Bisou, Fortitude Valley

In Hotel X, 458 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley

bisou-bisou.com.au

Instagram: @bisoubisou_xx

French for kiss kiss, Bisou Bisou is one of Brisbane’s latest French brasseries and is located in the heart of the Valley.

Their menu curated by Head Chef Anthony Donaldson is complemented with innovative and creative cocktails and an expertly curated beverage list.

The venue oozes luxury with its aesthetic cocktail bar on entry and moody dining room filled with marble-topped tables, booths and velvet chairs.

When it comes to the food, whether you’re in an oyster and caviar mood or wanting a contemporary take on classics like escargot and chicken liver pate, Bisou Bisou puts a new twist on French cuisine.

Bisou Bisou's chicken liver pâté with rhubarb compote and cacao nibs
Bisou Bisou's chicken liver pâté with rhubarb compote and cacao nibs

5. Restaurant Dan Arnold, Fortitude Valley

10/959 Ann St, Fortitude Valley

restaurantdanarnold.com

Instagram: @restaurantdanarnold

Taking inspiration from around the world, this high end restaurant offers only three set menus, which showcases local Australian produce.

Thoughtful, and elegant food is served in a relaxed and informal setting at one of Brisbane’s favourite restaurants.

Though technically modern Australian, the recognisable French influences at RDA are not by chance with Dan Arnold having spent years in France working at a Michelin star restaurant and perfecting the art that is French cuisine.

Each dish at Restaurant Dan Arnold is dripping in finesse.
Each dish at Restaurant Dan Arnold is dripping in finesse.

4. Boucher French Bistro, Graceville

365 Honour Ave, Graceville

boucher.com.au

Instagram: @boucherbrisbane

This little French bistro in Graceville serves a variety of classic and modern dishes using the finest local ingredients.

Boucher’s menu includes favourites like bouillabaisse and cassoulet as well as confit duck and braised beef cheeks.

Boucher Bistro's escargot
Boucher Bistro's escargot

3. C’est Bon, Woolloongabba

609/611 Stanley St, Woolloongabba

cestbon.com.au

Instagram: @cestbonrestaurantandlebonbar

Providing Brisbane with its own mini French Quartier in Woolloongabba, diners at C’est Bon enjoy a seasonal menu of fantastic Modern French food.

They aim to source the best of Queensland’s available produce from the beef to the vegetables and right through to their cheeses.

The restaurant’s cosy, elegant, and intimate space is the perfect place to enjoy honest food, good wine, and excellent service.

C'est Bon's Spring menu includes the beetroot tartlet and curds and whey
C'est Bon's Spring menu includes the beetroot tartlet and curds and whey

2. La Cache à Vin, Spring Hill

215 Wharf St, Spring Hill

lacacheavin.com.au

Instagram: @lacacheavin


Be transported to Thierry Galichet subterranean cellars of Burgundy and tuck into exquisite French fare at La Cache à Vin.

Galichet has created a unique French restaurant that puts Lyonnaise-influenced dishes on display at the Spring Hill located eatery.

Special occasion or not, a lunch or dinner at La Cache à Vin is special with its ambience like no other and some of the best authentic French food you will ever have in your life.

A porchetta style pork fillet dish is one of the latest additions to the menu at La Cache à Vin.
A porchetta style pork fillet dish is one of the latest additions to the menu at La Cache à Vin.

1. Montrachet, Bowen Hills

Shop 1/30 King St, Bowen Hills

montrachet.com.au

Instagram: @montrachet_restaurant


Known for phenomenal service and incredible food, this multi-award-winning French restaurant offers bistro-style dining.

Their menu encapsulates an evolution of French cuisine, offering innovative interpretations as well as French icons.

With a kitchen full of extraordinary chefs and an experienced front-of-house team, years of knowledge and expertise come together to create a divine culinary experience.

Diners travel from all over town to get a taste of Montrachet’s food and wine.

Montrachet's Soufflé au crabe et au gruyère – double baked soufflé with crabmeat & gruyère cheese finished with a light cream bisque. Picture: Montrachet
Montrachet's Soufflé au crabe et au gruyère – double baked soufflé with crabmeat & gruyère cheese finished with a light cream bisque. Picture: Montrachet

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