Marlowe Restaurant

South Brisbane’s historic architecture. Razor-sharp modern technique. Marlowe is a masterclass in atmospheric dining—a gorgeous nod to yesteryear that somehow feels completely of the moment. Brisbane’s discerning palates are already monopolizing the reservation book just to tear into the crab brioche and an impossibly flaky coral trout Wellington. The kitchen’s execution is flawless. Think rich bone marrow mash, pitch-perfect beetroot tarte tatin, and crispy bug tails that do serious justice to local Queensland seafood. Pure, unadulterated decadence. Epicureans routinely obsess over the savory duck pie and what might just be the finest steak in the river city. Grab a pre-dinner sharpener at the upstairs open-air bar, then let the house somm guide you through a fiercely curated, all-Australian wine list—with a cheeky exception for true Champagne, naturally. Historic, romantic, and undeniably electric.