Stanley Restaurant

Sleek. Intimate. Perched right on the water with killer views of the Story Bridge. Stanley executes a masterclass in modern Cantonese—zero stuffy pretense included. Brisbane’s serious flavor chasers consistently book this dining room solid on weekends, hunting down impeccable siu mei and flawless seafood. The signature dim sum platter? A non-negotiable starter. From there, pivot straight to the roasted meats. The pork crackling is fiercely seasoned, but the crispy skin chicken absolutely steals the show. Need pure comfort? The Fujian fried rice arrives heavy with sweet blue swimmer crab. Pro tip: bypass the set banquets if you're running with a ravenous crew and just build your own a la carte feast. And those truly in the loop never ask for the bill before ordering the baby pineapple dessert—a heavenly, hyper-refreshing finish. Book early.