Emme James Street

Right in the thick of Brisbane's James Street hustle. Emme James Street is a beautiful, trendy spot—bright and breezy for your morning coffee; moody and fiercely romantic by dusk. The Valley's style crowd packs the bar for a reason: those Jordanian and Moroccan-inspired share plates are absolute fire. Think blistered, soft-chewy pita tearing through wood-fired octopus, and chargrilled lamb that commands the table. Dialed-in regulars perched at the open kitchen are knocking back textbook Old Fashioneds and devouring that grilled haloumi. Sure, the floor staff can run on a relaxed, sometimes inattentive wavelength, and the premium price tag sets high expectations. But when the fresh heirloom tomatoes drop and the wagyu hits the coals? A masterclass in Levantine-leaning *mezze*.