From riverside views to intimate fine dining, Brisbane offers a range of experiences to suit every taste. Here are seven restaurants where you can celebrate the final night of 2025 in style.
Maeve Wine
Price: $200pp (includes drink on arrival)
Where: Upstairs, Level 1/39 Melbourne St, South Brisbane
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End the year on a festive note with a shared feast that is as charming as it is indulgent. The NYE menu features a drink on arrival and a carefully curated selection of dishes, including scallop toast with fennel relish and whipped goat’s curd, smoked potato ravioli with black truffle butter, and a sumptuous duck crown with orange caramel. Sweet treats like apple tarte tatin with vanilla gelato and butterscotch round out the night. This intimate experience is perfect for those who want a refined, multi-course celebration with plenty of surprises along the way.
Riverbar & Kitchen
Price: $99pp
Where: 71 Eagle St, Brisbane City
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Experience the ultimate riverside NYE with the NYE Carnival at Riverbar. From 8:30pm to 11:30pm, sip your favourite drinks, enjoy a curated roaming canapés menu, and take in front-row views of the Brisbane City fireworks. The menu spans hot, cold, and sweet bites, including chili beef empanadas, beer-battered oysters, and mini doughnuts, alongside vegetarian and vegan options. With DJ sets and roaming entertainment, Riverbar blends a festive atmosphere with delicious food for a celebration full of energy and fun.
Stanley
Price: Yum Cha Lunch (package available in venue), NYE Dusk Dinner, $128pp, NYE Into The Night Banquet, $228pp
Where: 5 Boundary St, Brisbane City
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Celebrate from day to night at Stanley with options to suit every style of NYE gathering. Begin with a Yum Cha lunch by the riverfront, enjoying dumplings, steamed delights, and traditional favourites. As the evening sets in, choose the NYE at Dusk banquet for a selection of signature dishes like QLD coral trout, honey-glazed BBQ pork char siu, and local baby pineapple. For a later, more indulgent option, the NYE into the Night banquet offers oysters, caviar, WA rock lobster, grilled Wagyu, and a curated selection of Stanley favourites. With both indoor and outdoor seating, you can enjoy front-row views of the dazzling fireworks over the river.
Ciao Papi
Price: Sunset Seating (5pm-8pm): $99pp, Late Night (8:30pm-late): $269 per person (18+ only)
Where: 5 Boundary St, Brisbane City
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Celebrate Italian style at Ciao Papi with a family-friendly sunset seating or a late-night feast with friends. The sunset menu is share-style, offering classic Italian courses like antipasti, secondi, and dolci, perfect for enjoying the riverside sunset with famiglia and friends. For adults, the late-night feast is an indulgent, all-inclusive experience with a three-hour premium beverage package. Expect fresh, shareable Italian dishes like calamari fritti, gemelli with Mooloolaba prawns, and roast sirloin, all paired with front-row fireworks views to welcome 2026 in true Italian celebration style.
MODA Restaurant
Where: The Barracks, 61 Petrie Terrace
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MODA offers a sophisticated Spanish-Mediterranean dining experience for lunch or dinner on 31 December. Chef Javier’s seasonal menu brings together the best flavours from land and sea, with beautifully crafted dishes designed to be shared or savoured individually. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed lunch or an energetic evening gathering, MODA provides a stylish and effortless way to dine before heading out to watch the fireworks. The intimate yet vibrant setting makes it perfect for marking the final day of the year with friends or loved ones.
Libertine
Price: $145pp
Where: 5/61 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane City
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For a modern, flavour-packed NYE, Libertine serves up a menu of contemporary dishes that balance indulgence with bold tastes. Highlights include crispy southern reef squid with yuzu mayo, Moreton Bay bug and prawn toast, steak frites with creamy mushroom sauce, and twice-cooked pork belly with chilli and cognac glacé. The menu also offers fresh, lighter dishes such as green [apaya salad with tamarind dressing and Vietnamese coffee crème brûlée for dessert. This vibrant menu, available from 5:30pm, is perfect for those looking for a contemporary, celebratory dining experience.
Marlowe
Price: $190pp, optional $140 wine pairing
Where: 05 Melbourne St, South Brisbane
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Ring in 2026 with elegance at Marlowe. The seven-course, eight-dish set menu crafted by Chef Ollie Hansford features a journey of exquisite flavours, from playful snacks like curried crab brioche and Wagyu & caviar rosti to indulgent mains including lobster pie and grilled duck breast, finishing with a luxurious chocolate fondant and petite desserts. Optional wine pairings are available to enhance the experience, with each sip thoughtfully chosen to complement the menu. Limited seating and a 2.5-hour dining experience ensure a refined and memorable New Year’s Eve celebration.