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    The Lex, Restaurant in Brisbane
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    The Lex

    Brisbane CBD, Brisbane

    Restaurant in Brisbane, Australia

    Why go

    The Lex is a practical Brisbane CBD pick when you want an easy, polished hotel restaurant for a date, client meal, or low-risk celebration. Book it for convenience and setting rather than a clearly defined cuisine or documented wine program; if wine is the priority, compare Bacchus before deciding.

    About The Lex

    The Lex is a Brisbane restaurant serving breakfast daily and dinner from Monday to Saturday.

    The practical read is simple: consider The Lex when its Brisbane location and service times fit the plan. It is open for breakfast from 6:30–10 AM Monday to Friday and 7–10:30 AM Saturday and Sunday. Dinner runs 5:30–9 PM Monday to Thursday and 5:30–10 PM Friday and Saturday.

    Book it for a Brisbane meal with clear breakfast and dinner hours

    If the timing works, The Lex can be considered for breakfast or for dinner from Monday to Saturday. If the deciding factor is a specific dining style, price point, or wine focus, compare current details directly before booking. For another option to compare, see Bacchus.

    For a broader scan of the city, use Pearl's Brisbane restaurants guide. If the plan extends beyond dinner, the Brisbane hotels guide and Brisbane bars guide are useful cross-checks.

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    Restaurant contextBrisbane, Australia
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    Planning details

    Location
    W Brisbane, Level 3/81 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
    Website
    thelexbrisbane.com/?scid=feed67b0-9a2f-4de1-8df6-114544116108
    Phone
    +61 7 3556 8833
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Polished and energetic, blending New York grillhouse confidence with Brisbane riverfront scenery and a comfort-meets-fine-dining atmosphere.

    Tags

    Vibe

    SophisticatedModernLively

    Best For

    Date NightBusiness DinnerCelebration

    Experience

    WaterfrontHotel RestaurantPrivate Dining

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    View

    Waterfront

    At the Table

    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely

    Signature Dishes

    • Tomahawk
    • Roaming Caesar trolley
    • World-class caviar
    • Grilled King Prawn with yuzu kosho butter
    • Wimmera Duck two ways
    • Wagyu Beef Loin with Wagyu fat whipped potato
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    W Brisbane, Level 3/81 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
    Planning details

    Location

    W Brisbane, Level 3/81 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia · Directions

    +61 7 3556 8833

    thelexbrisbane.com/?scid=feed67b0-9a2f-4de1-8df6-114544116108

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Lennons Restaurant & Bar, Notable alternative
    • Bacchus, Notable alternative
    • Golden Avenue, Notable alternative
    • Moda Steak. Tapas. Seasons, Notable alternative
    • Bar Miette, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How The Lex compares in Brisbane

    Choose The Lex when the priority is an easy CBD booking in a hotel setting. Against Lennons Restaurant & Bar and Bar Miette, it reads as the safer option for a polished, low-friction dinner rather than a venue to chase for a specific cuisine or wine identity.

    If the meal is meant to feel like a bigger occasion, cross-shop Bacchus first, especially if wine depth matters to the decision. For diners who want a less formal comparison set, Golden Avenue and Moda Steak. Tapas. Seasons are the other Brisbane names to check before settling on The Lex.

    The short version: The Lex wins on convenience and occasion-safe hotel polish. Bacchus is the first alternative to check for a more wine-focused dinner, while Lennons Restaurant & Bar, Golden Avenue, Moda Steak. Tapas. Seasons, and Bar Miette are the sensible cross-shops if availability, mood, or group fit pushes the booking elsewhere.

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    The Lex Brisbane and similar venues
    VenueLocationAwards
    The LexBrisbaneNo published awards
    Lennons Restaurant & BarBrisbaneNo published awards
    BacchusBrisbane
    2026 Michelin Plate2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate
    Golden AvenueBrisbane
    2026 Conde Nast Traveler Hot List Restaurants
    Moda Steak. Tapas. SeasonsBrisbaneNo published awards
    Bar MietteBrisbane
    World's Best Wine Lists 2025

    How The Lex Brisbane compares with similar nearby venues.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are alternatives to The Lex in Brisbane?

    Other options to compare include Bacchus, Bar Miette, Golden Avenue, Lennons Restaurant & Bar, and Moda Steak. Tapas. Seasons. The best fit depends on the occasion and timing.

    Is lunch or dinner better at The Lex?

    Dinner is the clearer option than lunch. The Lex is open for evening service Monday to Thursday from 5:30–9 PM and Friday to Saturday from 5:30–10 PM. Breakfast is listed daily.

    Is The Lex good for a special occasion?

    It may suit a special occasion if the Brisbane location and dinner hours match your plan. If cuisine, menu format, pricing, or drinks are important to the occasion, confirm those specifics directly before booking.

    What should I wear to The Lex?
    Is The Lex good for solo dining?

    For solo dining, check with The Lex if seating style matters. Its service schedule covers breakfast daily and dinner Monday to Saturday.