BRISBANE
Southside Restaurant

Southside Restaurant

Eat Local in South Brisbane

4.5 1,270 Google reviews$60–140

+61 730 677 26963 Melbourne St, South Brisbane, Queensland 4101

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Where to find them

63 Melbourne St, South Brisbane, Queensland 4101

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About

Welcome to Southside, where warm hospitality meets warmer flavours over three levels in our restaurant, a ruined industrial temple of the senses. Serving East-asian cuisine with a love of Chinese tradition, and pouring wines that share our appreciation of classic expressions from the great regions of the world, alongside our favourite Australian producers.

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • On-site services
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Assistive hearing loop
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Hours

Saturday
12 to 4:30 pm
Sunday
12 to 4:30 pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5 to 10:30 pm
Wednesday
5 to 10:30 pm
Thursday
5 to 10:30 pm
Friday
12 to 4:30 pm

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