It would be hard to find a better view of Brisbane than from this spot. A teahouse of some kind has been on this mountaintop for more than a century. Part 19th-century Queenslander house and part modern extension, the restaurant has wraparound covered decks with a view of the city and Moreton Bay. A changing menu features local produce and dishes with Asian and Mediterranean influences, teamed with Australian wines.
Try saltwater barramundi (fish) filet, or roasted kangaroo loin. The early-bird offer — half-price main courses if you finish by 7pm — is available starting at 5:30pm. And when you’ve finished dining, spend some time on the observation deck — at night the city lights provide a glittering panorama.