With an amplitude of restaurants available in the ever-so growing Brisbane restaurant scene, sometimes the hardest part to sorting out dinner is actually picking the right place to go. We’re lucky to have some of the best restaurants available right here at HAVEN – your one-stop restaurant destination. From all you can eat pizza, succulent beef burgers to fine bistro dining, HAVEN Newstead has a lot to offer! We’ve narrowed our Top 5 Best Restaurants in Newstead, so all you have to do is sit back, relax and read our mouth-watering dinner (or lunch!) picks below.
1. Salt Meats Cheese
This is the go-to Italian fix for Newstead restaurant faithfuls.
Salt Meats Cheese has easily become a favourite for Brisbane and Newstead restaurant goers, with its honest cooking and authentic flavour, using only the highest quality ingredients to create iconic Italian dishes with a modern Australian twist – and, you cannot beat their specials for every day of the week! With Monday night all you can eat pizza, Tuesday night gnocchi madness, Wednesday night cheese wheels, happy hours and Sunday tapas sessions! Salts Meats Cheese also boasts an Italian-Riveria style fit-out which opens onto an al-fresco dining area to create a superb dining experience.
Originally a Sydney institution, Salt Meats Cheese has left Australians all over begging for more, expanding to over 13 locations along the east coast. With trademark dishes, such as their iconic flaming cheese wheel pasta, there’s no wonder why this Newstead restaurant is often mentioned alongside other Brisbane favourites.
2. Betty’s Burgers & Concrete Co.
This is a Newstead restaurant must-do, and they also offer delivery so you can get your burger fix delivered straight to your door.
The phrase “mouth-watering” does not do these burgers justice, as they are almost too delectable to describe. This Newstead restaurant, Betty’s Burgers & Concrete Co, have been serving up a range of signature burgers with a delicious twist on the classic American burger shack. Whether it’s a classic cheese burger, a crisp fried mushroom burger or a mammoth Betty’s double, these burgers do not lack in flavour and heart. Team them up with a range of sides, thick shakes and who could forget, their iconic Concretes (rich & creamy custard ice cream combines with sweet treats!).
Each burger is made fresh to order, using traditional Betty’s special recipes, guaranteeing each Betty’s Burger experience is as good as the last. With a social media following of over 50,000 fans on Instagram, you can see exactly why locals are constantly flocking in to their doors to get their hands-on Brisbane’s best burger.
3. e’cco Bistro
For honest food in Newstead with both flavour and visual appeal, nothing compares to e’cco Bistro.
e’cco Bistro brings a fine dining experience to the Newstead restaurant scene, headed by Philip Johnson, one of Australia’s most celebrated and awarded chefs. e’cco Bistro has a distinct yet sophisticated style: unpretentious food, which is simple yet stunning. With a constantly evolving menu, this Brisbane icon has established it’s roots within the hearts of Newstead restaurant goers and offers a wholesome, fine dining experience, 7 days a week.
With an emphasis on doing as little as possible with the best ingredients available, this hatted restaurant has become a Brisbane dining institution with a strong following. Accompany this unique style of Bistro style dining, with an exquisite wine list and you’ve got the recipe for the ultimate dining experience. Come down to e’cco Bistro and see why Philip Johnson and his team are renowned Australia wide.
4. Cheeky Pokē Bar
For the freshest and healthiest food bowls in Newstead, checkout Cheeky Pokē Bar.
For the freshest meals, look no further then Cheeky Pokē at HAVEN Newstead restaurant. With bowls bursting with healthy goodness and locally sourced produce, Cheeky Pokē Bar has built a reputation for having cheekiest yet cleanest meal options for Newstead restaurant goers. Cheeky Pokē was born into the fresh food industry; living and breathing all things food. Offering both seafood, vegetarian and other protein options, they have a wide selection of traditional and fresh pokē bowls all looking for a cheeky feed.
You can also create your own bowl from scratch! Choosing your protein, base, salads, sauce and special extras to make your custom serving of fresh foodie goodness – and, it’s not just cheeky bowls, they also serve up signature tacos, heart-warming broths and satisfyingly sweet dessert options too. Also, worth mentioning that they offer delivery, so you can enjoy the cheekiest Newstead restaurant experience from the comforts of your own home or office.
5. Short Order by Jocelyn’s Provisions
For a taste of home and authentic homestyle meals in Newstead, be sure to try Short Order by Jocelyn’s Provisions.
This Newstead restaurant offers a home-style cooking experience with a versatile range of healthy takeaway options, including succulent free-range chickens, organic lamb roasts, artisanal breads and delicious sweet treats. Dating back over 20 years, Jocelyn’s Provisions has an established reputation as the go to destination for fine cakes, bread, chocolates and handmade provisions.
You can bet that Short Order offer their trademark homestyle meals all throughout the day, essentially meaning that you never have to cook again! Try a croque monsieur for breakfast paired with a barista made coffee to start your day off right. For lunch or dinner, try their range of rotisserie meats, gourmet sandwiches, free-range chickens, roasted vegetables and healthy salads bursting with flavour. Most importantly, leave room for dessert, with an ever-changing range of cakes, slices, sweet and savoury goodies to tickle your taste buds.