If you think your only option to share a meal with your roomies (all 9 of them) or your entire extended family is a few pizzas from the corner shop, or fish and chips on a Friday night, you’re dead wrong. We’ve done the rounds, and found some deliciously splitable, group dining options around Brisbane, where you don’t have to wait fifteen minutes while they shuffle the tables.
GOROS | FORTITUDE VALLEY
Say Konnichiwa to late night energy and authentic Japanese flavours at Goro’s in the Valley. Their Tokyo night banquet, a seven-course menu is perfect for sharing with groups, where you can feast on everything from crispy prawn crackers to squid karaage and complete izakaya vibes made for great memories. With neon lights and DJ line ups, Goro’s turns your group dinner into a proper night out.
HONTO | FORTITUDE VALLEY
Sharing is caring, especially when it’s Koji Duck and Karaage Bao with some Sake on the side. With dim lighting, great Japanese food and a menu made to share, Honto is the perfect spot for group hangs. They have space for everyone, while they take online booking for up to 9 people, you can always email them to book for 10 or more.
DONNA CHANG | CBD
Donna Chang brings the heat and the flavor to your group meals. Big groups are served with big plates perfect for sharing and big energy. Think modern Chinese with old traditional flavors in the heart of Brisbane. It’s perfect for long lunches or power dinner with dumplings, kung pao chicken or a barramundi with fermented chilli.
CHU THE PHAT | SOUTH BRISBANE
Nested in the foodie capital Fish Lane, Chu The Phat serves up some great options for family feasts. Try their black onyx beef stir fried with asparagus, or diamond shell clams wok tossed with pork mince, bull head sauce & rice cakes.
SAME SAME | FORTITUDE VALLEY
Inspired by South East Asian Cuisine, sAme sAme serves Thai cuisine with plates built for sharing. It’s a go to place when your group chat’s feeling a little spicy. Think of refined Thai eats (Sa- koo Sai Moo, Gang Rawang and much more), which deeply intricates the wide variety of Thai cuisine and dining culture across the country cooked with authentic ingredients. Perfect to book for 12 people, if more then you can go ahead and drop an email for booking.
BAR ALTO | NEW FARM
Put the ‘fun’ in work function at Bar Alto. Part of the Brisbane Powerhouse, enjoy pan-fried salmon, roasted heirloom beets, almonds, blood orange, tarragon mayonese or Venetian style crespelle as you feast your eyes on the gorgeous scenery.
LITTLE GREEK | WEST END
Not only is Little Greek BYO (which is great for group outings) but they’ve got a great range of classic Greek dishes for the whole team to enjoy from Chicken Souvlaki to Horiatiki Salad.
HELLO PLEASE | SOUTH BRISBANE
Skip the formalities and relax with your mates at the long tables available at Hello Please. Boasting impressive Vietnamese cuisine, share a plate of Bao Crispy Chicken, aromats & kim chi, or be bowled over by the Chicken Coconut Curry.
THE VIETNAMESE | FORTITUDE VALLEY
If you’re trying to keep your food spending to a minimum, bring your friends to The Vietnamese for high quality food on a low budget. It’s going to be hard deciding between the Crispy Duck with Asian greens and mushroom sauce or Vietnamese style chicken claypot, but the great thing about group dining is you don’t have to – just try both!
THE NORMAN HOTEL | WOOLLOONGABBA
For the meat lovers and weak-willed vegetarians, The Norman Hotel raises the steaks on banquet dinners. Bring your herd over and graze on the Rib Fillet, Angus Rump, or barramundi.
POPOLO | CBD
Delight in the one in, all in, 7-course chef selezione at Popolo and spend a few hours with your loved ones at one of their long, large, Italian styled share tables over a shared Italian feast. Bellissimo!
BOS | CBD
Tucked away in the city, BOS is the best place to have top-notch beef dishes paired with wine, with over 400 wine choices, you can always trust their sommelier Ivan to recommend you the drop. They also have a special menu for groups and a private dining space for exclusivity with seating capacity for over 20 guests, making BOS a perfect place for group dinners and for Lunch, you can try BOS’s light-hearted little sister- The Aviary Terrace Bar also great for groups with fantastic Pasta and Drinks on their menu.
OPA | CBD
Opa brings authentic Greek flavours to the Brisbane riverfront. With a view of the Story Bridge you and your group can enjoy some delicious Opa Smash or Kotopoulo Yemista accompanied with great drinks. Be it early lunches or post-work dinners, Opa is the place to satisfy your group cravings.
RITA’S | Teneriffe
Situated in a cosy lane of Teneriffe, Rita’s brings an unorthodox modern Mexican fusion menu to life with tasty snacks, loaded tacos, hearty bowls and some of the best cocktails and margs in the town. It’s a perfect little spot for a small group of up to 8, especially during happy hours or their crowd favourite bottomless brunch offers.
STANLEY I Howard Smith Wharves
Stanley’s aims to create great food and good time for friends. Sourcing from local producers the menu delivers elevated Cantonese dining with style, inspired by Chef Louis Tikaram’s travels across the globe and his deep local roots. Stanley serves a delicious Yum Cha lunch menu as well as an à la carte menu for you to choose from, everything made for sharing and savouring. It’s the perfect space for group lunch or milestone celebratory dinners with its river front view and standout menu.