Italian, Japanese, Indian and many more. There’s an international smorgasbord of restaurants, cafés and eateries in The Gap that locals love and Brisbanites come out to frequent.
Whether you’re after a quick bite while out and about or a more leisurely meal there’s plenty of options. Vegetarians and vegans are welcome everywhere with just about every place having veggie friendly alternatives to look after our plant-based friends as well as gluten-free this and that because they’re all happy to cater to dietary restrictions.
Tantalize your taste buds with tapas, meet friends for a drink at a wine bar or have a romantic evening, you don’t need to go far for an enjoyable lunch with friends or special night out.
Zegatos
In an elegant setting overlooking the fairways of the golf club, Zegatos is so popular they have their own foodies club, so you know it has to be good grub! Seafood or steak, salads, salmon or sweets and everything in between, your taste buds will thank you and probably drag you back time and again to sample more in this elegant setting.
There are delights for the veggie lover foodies as well as healthy food choices all guaranteed to please.
Where you’ll find them: Ashgrove Golf Club -863 Waterworks Rd, The Gap.
The Gap Tavern
A popular place for the family to grab some good pub grub and appetizing Aussie tucker. Dig into some succulent braised lamb shanks or take time perusing the rather large steak menu.
Veggie and vegan friendly with some amazing menu items like stuffed mushrooms that will blow you away, there’s something for everyone.
Sitting out on the patio provides a very pleasant outlook and a nice breeze on a hot night.
Play the pokies, dig into some burgers or enjoy a glass of wine on the patio, the kids have room to roam and there’s great grub for all. Kid’s playroom is really popular.
Where you’ll find them: 21 Glenquarie Pl, The Gap.
Banneton Bakery
Take ‘bakery’ style food to a new level with traditional Aussie and gourmet favourites wrapped in stylish showcases alongside plenty of sweet treats to satisfy your sweet tooth.
City chic Banneton Bakery has airconditioned indoor dining with plenty of room for big bunches of friends, a cosy couple can cuddle up on the couch or any sized family can enjoy breakfast.
There’s veggie and vegan options and everything to satisfy every appetite small or large. Under umbrella sidewalk dining allows your fur babies to join you for breakfast with friendly staff providing water bowls.
Where you’ll find them: 584 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove
Nearby
Litse Lounge is a popular place to go for some nibbles and little tapa treats paired with great local wines where you can spend hours satisfying your senses.
The full menu is well priced, all dishes made with fresh local ingredients and love because their aim is to provide a dining experience paired with great wines that have you returning time and again.
It’s incredibly popular for lunch with a 3-course lunch package for just $29 that includes everything from a Wagyu Beef Burger to Pork Belly Salad for the carnivores right alongside some exotic tasty veggie options. The menu is great value for money so make sure to bring your appetite!
Where you’ll find them: The Great Western Shopping Centre, 1028 Samford Rd, Keperra
The Local Larder and Wine Bar (5-10pm) is the perfect place to unwind with friends and grab a bite after work. Tapas and their 3, 4 or 5 cheese variety platters are served with nuts, fruit and that delectable quince paste you can never get enough of.
To top off this perfection they are paired with boutique Australian and New Zealand wines plus some other worldly choices. There’s other light snacks and nibbles on offer like polenta chips, dips and freshly shucked oysters making the casual atmosphere the perfect meeting place.
Where you’ll find them: 7/479 Waterworks Rd, Ashgrove.
International Cuisines
Hello Haloumi! Feed your inner foodie when you have what has been described as ‘the best Greek in Brisbane’ at Yiros Stop. Right in the heart of The Gap Shopping Centre, it’s a hidden gem for your tastebuds when you stop for a coffee and cake before shopping, or enjoy lunch afterwards. Some of the best authentic Greek flavours on offer. Although its cafeteria style eating, it’s a treat with attentive staff providing prompt service.
Where you’ll find them: The Gap Village Shopping Centre, 999 Waterworks Rd, The Gap.
Sushi Maho for fresh, fast and fabulous sushi, this place satisfies making food an art form. It’s fresh and delicious with beautiful presentation and the locals say the rainbow rolls are a bit of a specialty.
Veggie and vegan friendly, they make to order quickly if you have a special craving, otherwise there’s a wide variety for you to choose from if you want to grab something quickly.
Where you’ll find them: 992 Waterworks Rd, The Gap.
Osaka Japanese Dining Bar is where you can relax, enjoy amazing food, attentive service and bask in the smiles of the staff. With plenty of options from sushi through to curries, you can take away if you don’t want to dine in. Good sized portions, well priced and a bit of a local favourite, you can’t go wrong.
Where you’ll find them: 3/846 Waterworks Rd, Ashgrove.
Sushi Dream offers you a healthy on-the-go snack while shopping or there is some sit-down cafeteria-style dining in the shopping centre. It’s mainly take away but made fresh and with a good variety.
Where you’ll find them: The Gap Village Shopping Centre, 1000 Waterworks Rd, The Gap.
The Godfathers Gourmet Pizza and Pasta Bar is the kind of place where they make their bases from scratch daily and top them with high quality, no added chemicals, colourings or flavourings ingredients. There is a pizza for everyone with 7 vegetarian choices like the Robert De Niro (vegetarian supreme) and The Gangman for our plant-based friends right alongside seafood, chicken, meat lovers and the good ol’ traditional pizzas for the carnivores.
Make your own pastas are popular and the impressive dining-in menu is full of mouth-watering selections. You can dine in, takeaway or they’ll deliver.
Where you’ll find them: 338 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove