Be whisked away with these six artful dining experiences, with food that packs a punch. There is no shortage of inspiration as to where to eat in the Fortitude Valley with six unique restaurants with a cuisine for all. Here is a curated list of restaurants and bars located in the Fortitude Valley precinct perfect for your romantic getaway and will leave you and your date craving more!

Hellenika

“Hellenika is the perfect place to gather, share and enjoy. Join us at the pool deck of The Calile and enjoy our signature authentic fare, rather it be alfresco dining or casual bites at the poolside”

Named Queensland's Restaurant of the Year in the Courier-Mail Food Awards in 2019 it is no wonder they have hundreds of reviews raving about the beautiful atmosphere, food, and fantastic service. The perfect location for a double date perhaps? Be transported to your euro-holiday dreams with strong wafting aromas, live music, and a picturesque landscape. Providing nothing less than the perfect Instagram shot! Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - the Hellenika is a bucket-list must!

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Visit their website here

Instagram: @hellenika

Location: The Calile Hotel: James St, Fortitude Valley

Contact: 07 3252 2060

Same Same

“We take the heat, flavour and pace of classic Southeast Asian cooking, shake it together with a liberal dose of personality and hospitality, and ignite it in a beautiful, modern dining room in Fortitude Valley. This is Same Same, Brisbane’s elegant take on street-inspired Thai Food.”

Open for dinner 7 days a week and lunch Friday through Sunday, Same Same is located in Ada Lane just a small walk from the bustling James Street food precinct. Brought to you by Brisbane’s old favourite Longtime, Same Same is here to become your new go-to destination for street-inspired flavoursome Thai feeds. Their extensive selection of beverages will not leave you disappointed with a wide range of Thai-inspired cocktails, spirits, craft beer and wine. Wine enthusiasts this is the place for you with a 140-bottle wine list! With communal styled seating prepare for a social experience but remember to be present and focus on your company. So, whether sitting on the large centre tables or the long benches in the centre of the action overlooking the kitchen or out looking onto the bustling fortitude valley precinct, make sure to take it all in.

Fancy another drink or two? Make sure to head upstairs to their moodily-lit bar Los.

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Instagram: @same.same.restaurant

Location: James St, Fortitude Valley

Contact: 07 3188 1418

Hôntô

Hôntô may be difficult to find, but it’s definitely worth the search. The dark and moody space is discretely tucked away where you’ll find them through an inauspicious black doorway, the perfect intimate date with a twist of adventure. It is made up of a little bar called ÔÔ, alongside a raw dining bar and main dining room. The menu reimagining Japanese cooking with a contemporary nuance and local ingredients, there is no shortage of imagination. Combining local Australian interpretations of classic Japanese dishes, that will have you on the edge of your seat. Your taste buds dancing with every bite leaving you wanting more. Best enjoyed shared, so it’s time to organise a date night and visit for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Great food must be accompanied by great booze, amongst the usual suspects of wine, beer, and cocktails you’ll find a range of rare and unusual Japanese Whiskey and Sake. Just ask your waiter for suggestions and be in ore of some magical matches surely to happen. This is a destination restaurant that must be visited!

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Instagram: @honto.restaurant

Location: Alden St, Fortitude Valley

Contact: 07 3193 7392

Gerard’s Bistro

“Gerard’s Bistro is a hidden treasure and an indulgent experience. Combining the flavours of the Maghreb and the Middle East, Gerard’s Bistro’s menu offers a modern take on classic dishes using locally sourced ingredients with traditional technique.”

Gerard’s Bistro has been awarded many accolades and notable mentions including Brisbane Times Restaurant of the Year. With first-class service and delicious food, be transported through their modern Middle Eastern-inspired menu. Designed to be shared, allowing you and your date to bond over your meals and to decipher which meal was uniquely your favourite. So, whether it is your first date or your anniversary be sure to put this on the list of must-visits.

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Visit their website here

Instagram: @gerardsbistro

Location: James St, Fortitude Valley

Contact: 07 3852 3822

Agnes

In an undiscovered corner of Fortitude Valley, an old brick warehouse has been transformed into a celebration of wood-fired cooking. Celebrated chef and Agnes co-owner Ben Williamson invites you to experience the ancient skill of cooking over fire with no hidden tricks just the best local produce transformed over a custom-made stone hearth. Agnes’s menu is seasonal, adapting to reflect the best produce available. So, whether it’s for a drink at the bar, dinner, or dessert the dimly lit interior is the perfect spot for your loved up rendezvous. Our recommendation is the rooftop terrace, so romantic! Agnes is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, and lunch Fridays and Saturdays. This is an innovative and eccentric restaurant you must try for an intimate date.

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Visit their website here

Instagram: @agnes.restaurant

Location: Agnes St, Fortitude Valley

Contact: 07 3067 9087

Iris Rooftop

“A Mediterranean rooftop in the clouds, inspired by the coast from Beirut to Barcelona. Capturing the sights of the Brisbane City Skyline, Fortitude Valley, New Farm, and beyond, prepare for breathtaking views like no other.”

Only recently opened a the beginning of May 2021, Iris Rooftop has not waited long to capture our attention and leave us speechless. This enchanting location features 7000 wisteria vines greeting you upon arrival and continue as you make your way to the glamourous and luxe rooftop bar and restaurant. Finished with twinkling lights, exposed stone, gold accents, and purple hues. Enjoy the view and have a cocktail or two and some Mediterranean-inspired share plates at the rooftop bar, poolside bungalow, or restaurant. A destination date without the need to travel – what more could you want?