Opa Bar & Mezze

Right on the edge of the Brisbane River—a total European escape smack in the city center. Opa Bar & Mezze nails that breezy, holiday-in-Mykonos aesthetic. Sweeping water views. Vibrant, sun-drenched interiors. Those who snag a table here are obsessed with the filoxenia—that legendary Greek hospitality—delivered by a warm, accommodating crew. The culinary crowd points straight to the mezedes. Think impossibly tender lamb shoulder, crispy lemon potatoes, and a deeply comforting moussaka that rivals any yiayia's kitchen. Seafood devotees zero in on the thalasina saganaki—a bubbling pan of ocean catch in rich tomato and feta, practically begging to be mopped up with crusty bread. While the pacing on a packed night can occasionally keep you waiting, the flawless Old Fashioneds and knockout margaritas at the bar make it entirely worth your while. Stylish. Lively. Utterly delicious.