Best Date Night Restaurants in Paddington

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A photo of Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf restaurant

1. Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Brisbane CBD

Booked 33 times today

Black Hide Steak and Seafood by Gambaro at Queens Wharf will enchant and entertain guests by offering world-class Queensland steak as the hero cuisine, and a selection of mouth-watering seafood dishes.Experience and savour exceptional personalised guest service and a divinely rich atmosphere that can only be delivered by blending intricate and cutting-edge design with worldly charm and sophistication.Overlooking the Brisbane River and within an easy stroll of the city’s arts and cultural South Bank precinct, this stunning restaurant will be perfectly positioned on level 4, on the terrace of the new extraordinary Queens WharfSurcharges applies for weekends and Public Holidays, a service fees will apply to all credit card transaction

2. CRU Bar & Cellar

4.6

Exceptional(596)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Fortitude Valley

Booked 35 times today

CRU Bar & Cellar is a perfect date night destination. With its celebrated wine bar, luxurious ambience, and award-winning wine list, it offers an intimate and stylish dining experience. Reviewers rave about the 'vibrant', 'lively atmosphere' and 'excellent food and attentive staff'. Plus, the 'great service' and 'lovely setting' make it a top pick for a decadent dinner for two.

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3. Black Hide Steak & Seafood Caxton Street

4.7

Exceptional(899)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Brisbane CBD

Booked 13 times today

Black Hide Steakhouse is perfect for a date night, as seen in multiple reviews. Customers love the 'romantic mood', 'cosy atmosphere', and 'intimate venue'. The 'amazing food' and 'excellent service' add to the overall dining experience. With a variety of steak cuts and share plates, the restaurant offers a unique dining experience for steak lovers.

4. Olive and Angelo

4.2

Awesome(1667)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brisbane CBD

Booked 15 times today

Brought to you by Angelo Leonforte, Olive & Angelo delivers to Brisbane an authentic signature of traditional Italian cuisine. We have a generous focus on catering to all diners. Therefore we have created a menu of gluten-free, vegan & traditional options. We proudly make all of our own pasta, including our gluten free & vegan pastas. As well as our traditional, gluten free pizza base options.

5. Mr. Vain

4.6

Exceptional(327)

Price: Very Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Fortitude Valley

Booked 20 times today

Mr. Vain is the perfect place for a romantic date night. With its classy, elegant ambiance, engaging staff, and exquisite dishes, it's the perfect setting for a special occasion. As one reviewer noted, 'The cocktails were fun and inventive too and the service was brilliant...Thank you for making our date night so romantic and special.' Another reviewer shared, 'Food sensational, so interesting with a wonderful combination of flavours. Wine extra good...Thank you for making our date night so romantic and special, we appreciated all the effort the restaurant goes to to provide an amazing experience!'

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6. Persone Italian Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1119)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brisbane CBD

Booked 5 times today

Persone Italian Restaurant is a perfect date night destination with its spectacular Italian bar and dining experience. Reviews are glowing, describing it as a place for 'the sweet life' with 'amazing service' and 'the good ambience.' The 'stunning city view' and 'beautifully reserved interior' add to its romantic charm. Plus, the 'impeccable service' and 'friendly staff' make it a standout choice.

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7. Deer Duck Bistro - Brisbane

4.7

Exceptional(527)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Auchenflower

Booked 4 times today

Combining various textures and flavours in pure, refined, exhilarating culinary delights, Deer Duck Bistro invites you to a journey of innovative and deeply satisfying culinary adventure. Hidden away in a little suburb known as Auchenflower, Deer Duck Bistro brings a unique fine dining and degustation experience, serving up degustation menus in a quirky and artistic environment, thoughtfully decorated with French Renaissance furniture, old silver cutlery, crystal whiskey decanters and antique paintings.For those with pure food indulgence in mind, come next door and sate your desires with our classic, Modern Australian and European cuisine. You are welcome to a Brisbane’s unique fine dining experience with a tailor-made degustation menu which is a spectacular five to nine-course meal, paired with the finest selection of wines. A delectable a la carte menu is also available for your eating pleasure! We love food, lots of different food, just like you.

8. Doughcraft

4.6

Exceptional(103)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Brisbane CBD

Booked 20 times today

At Doughcraft, our vision is to blend the rich traditions of French and Italian culinary arts, bringing the best of both worlds under one roof. We are dedicated to creating exceptional products with passion, tradition, and authenticity.From sunrise, our masterful French bakers craft unique viennoiseries and artisanal bread, ensuring every bite transports our customers to a quaint Parisian bakery. By midday, our freshly baked breads become the heart of delightful sandwiches and paninis, perfect for a busy city lunch.As the sun sets, Doughcraft transforms into an Italian haven. Our skilled Italian chefs take over, infusing the evening with the vibrant flavours of Italy. Whether it’s our hand-made pasta, authentic pizzas, or other Italian specialties, each dish is a testament to our dedication to culinary excellence.At Doughcraft, we celebrate the unity of these two renowned culinary traditions, offering Brisbane a unique and unforgettable dining experience from morning till night.

9. Essa Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(731)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Fortitude Valley

Booked 17 times today

ESSA provides a destination to escape the expected.Just like the raw interiors in which we reside, our work is simple but considered.The ethos in the kitchen embraces collaboration with local farmers, hunters and providores, promoting an environmentally conscious approach to the menu. Harvest driven dishes provide the creative parameters for our ever evolving dining experience. ESSA is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm till late and Friday and Sunday lunch from 12pm.

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10. Harveys Bar and Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(920)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • New Farm

Booked 32 times today

Harveys offers an all-day dining experience of unpretentious, seasonal cuisine served in inviting and stylish surrounds. With the highly regarded PJ McMillan at the helm, Harveys food is honest fare made with integrity, created and designed to reflect the current harvest and day-to-day availability of ingredients.Harveys can welcome you through the course of the day with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, and a design that takes full advantage of the superb location, with a stylish, comfortable bar and indoor and outdoor garden seating. Situated at the heart of the thriving James Street retail and entertainment precinct, visit Harveys as an old friend or a new one and experience the new expression of a timeless classic.

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Megan
Brisbane •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Had the set menu with the matched wines which was delicious. The highlight of the night was the thoughtfulness in the wine selection and some really interesting and diverse flavours. We loved chatting with the sommelier about the wines and he seemed to know his stuff and love his job.
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Essa RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Fortitude Valley
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4.7
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Bruce
Thailand •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing. Loved everything. Atmosphere, service and food spot on!
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Olive and AngeloPrice: Expensive• Italian• Brisbane CBD
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4.2
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Sandi
Brisbane •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Black Hide restaurant at the Star Casino, Brisbane provide a wonderful dining experience with delicious food, a great ambiance and attentive staff.
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Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens WharfPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Brisbane CBD
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4.3
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AlokVIP
Brisbane •9 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was good, service was alright, staff were friendly but perhaps not as on the ball as I’ve experienced.
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CRU Bar & CellarPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Fortitude Valley
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4.6
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Vijay
Brisbane •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The best steak ive ever had. Amazing all round. Well be back
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Black Hide Steak & Seafood Caxton StreetPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Brisbane CBD
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4.7

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59 restaurants available nearby

1. Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf

2. CRU Bar & Cellar

3. Black Hide Steak & Seafood Caxton Street

4. Olive and Angelo

5. Mr. Vain

6. Persone Italian Restaurant

7. Deer Duck Bistro - Brisbane

8. Doughcraft

9. Essa Restaurant

10. Harveys Bar and Bistro

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