There are numerous cafés and restaurants located in the South Bank precinct. We've offered a few suggestions below. However for a full guide to eating in the area, visit ourbrisbane.com

Lyric Theatre Foyer Bar
The Lyric Theatre Foyer Bar is open for drinks and coffee one hour before the opera commences and 30 minutes after the performance has finished. We recommend you pre-order your interval drinks for fast service at interval. Simply print your pre-order drinks form [PDF 38 kb], fill it out and take it with payment to the Lyric Theatre Foyer Bar before the show. Your drinks will be ready and waiting for you at interval in the specially designed refrigerated cabinets.

Rydges CBD Café Bar
Laidback café/bar with an affordable modern Australian menu. The woodfired pizza oven is a key feature. Located Rydges Hotel South Bank, Glenelg Street (Cnr Grey Street). Open daily from 10.00am to 10.30pm. Phone (07) 3364 0877 for bookings.

Obsession Chinese Restaurant and Café
Obsession specialise in Peking cuisine however there is a broad range of dishes available, from Szechuan to Malaysian. Located on Little Stanley Street, South Bank. Open daily from 11.00am unttil late. Phone (07) 3844 3373 for bookings.

Piaf
This petite restaurant serves meals with a French flavour, but also incorporates elements of Asian cuisine to the menu. Located at 182 Grey Street, South Brisbane. Open daily from 7.00am to 10.00pm. Bookings essential. Phone (07) 3846 5026.

The Lyrebird Restaurant
Located on the Ground Floor of QPAC, the Lyrebird Restaurant offers a la carte dining starring the best of contemporary Australian cuisine with fresh regional produce and an extensive wine list. Opening hours vary according to performance time. Phone (07) 3840 7598 or email taste@qpac.com.au for more information or to make a reservation. Dinner and show packages available.

Era Bistro
Era Bistro takes the fine dining formula and relaxes it just a little, whilst maintaining the sense of occasion of quality dining. Located at 100 Melbourne Street (Cnr Merivale Street), South Brisbane. Open daily from 11.30am to 3.00pm and from 5.30pm to 10.00pm. Phone (07) 3832 4722 for bookings. Dinner and show packages available.