King Street is renowned for its ever-growing food fest, but it's a destination that offers more than just delectable eats and drinks. Book yourself a staycation at the Rydges or do a spot of shopping at Queensland’s home of craft and design, Artisan or Shop For Her. Swing by Tigerlamb or The Common Barbershop for a quick trim or a full-blown makeover before embarking on your foodie adventure.  

Then comes the hard part – where to eat? We're here to help with that hard decision, so read on for all our tips and tricks to maximising a King Street food adventure.

El Camino Cantina 

Tex-Mex meets rock 'n' roll at El Camino Cantina. Surround yourself with a carnival of vibrant artwork, neon lights and rock 'n' roll tunes as you snack your way into a food coma with spicy wings, nachos, chargrilled fajitas, burritos and tasty tacos while sipping on frozen margaritas the size of your head. 

Fat Dumpling 

As the name suggests, Fat Dumpling specialises in poached, pan-fried or steamed dumplings, along with a selection of soups, curries and buns. You can't go past the spicy chong dumplings doused in house-spiced soy sauce, and there are plenty of vegetarian options too. 

Il Verde 

Needing a carb fix? Il Verde is King Street’s resident Italian restaurant serving hearty pastas, wood-fired pizzas and a selection of gluten-free options. On the first Wednesday of the month you can delight in their decadent cheese wheel pasta – fresh spaghetti swirled in a wheel of Parmigiano-reggiano until it’s perfectly ooey and gooey. 

King Street Bakery  

King Street Bakery’s temperature and humidity-controlled baking room creates the ideal conditions for butter pastry perfection. From the team behind Montrachet, another King Street favourite, this is the spot to pick up artisan breads, viennoiserie, tarts, and cakes all made from scratch daily. They also offer a selection of fresh café-style meals. We recommend combining the two with their famous croque monsieur – one of their artfully-crafted croissants grilled with lashings of smoked ham, gruyere and bechamel. 

Kuhl-Cher 

This one’s for the coffee connoisseurs and blissful brunch fanatics looking to find their fix along King Street. Kuhl-Cher Coffee is a premium coffee outlet and brew bar – one of the only inner-city roasteries that roasts, grinds and brews its own coffee. If you're a coffee fiend looked for like-minded passionate peeps, stop by for a chat. 

La Macelleria 

There’s always room for dessert, especially freshly made, ice-cold gelato! La Macelleria’s convenient location in the middle of King Street makes it hard to resist this post-meal treat. The menu is laden with Italian classics and unique Australian-influenced creations sure to suit any gelato craving. You can also sip a gelato shake or order a heavenly gelato cake.

Montrachet 

Montrachet is French gastronomy at its finest. Regulars repeatedly return to this intimate French restaurant for one key reason – the famous crab soufflé. Aside from the soufflé, diners are sure to be delighted by the charming setting, excellent customer service and exquisite French wine. There is arguably no better way to celebrate a special occasion than with their 5-course chef’s menu. 

Musette 

Never mind your four-legged friend, Musette is all about welcoming your two-wheeled ride. A cycling lover’s paradise, this is the spot to fill up pre-ride, or rest and refuel post. The menu features healthy and bistro-style faves, and you can’t go past their icy cold smoothies for a refreshing drink. 

Six Acres Restaurant 

With a focus on seasonality, sustainability and perfect plating, a trip Six Acres Restaurant is sure to be a treat. Enjoy some of Australia’s most succulent proteins from land and sea and be warned – you’ll be hard-pressed to resist their fries loaded with Parmigiano cheese and truffle oil.

Super Combo 

Drop into Super Combo – mixing a childhood love for arcade games and a hunger for the perfect burger to create Brisbane’s first gaming-themed burger joint. Inspired by Street Fighter and a bevy of classic arcade games Super Combo offers a globally inspired collection of interesting flavours alongside your gaming hit. 

Winghaus 

Winghaus is a mega diner that specialises in all things wings and beer. Boasting 40 taps and with all the biggest and best sports screening, this is the spot for sports fans. There’s plenty of pub-style grub including satiating schnitties, nachos and burgers and spice junkies can get the blood pumping with a round of flamin’ roulette featuring 8 traditional or habanero wings.  

There’s also Sushi & Nori for an authentic taste of Japan, Xin Chao for a Vietnamese infusion and The Charcoal Hub for flame-cooked spit meats and mouth-watering souvlaki.