Whether you're planning date night, organising the next girls' catch-up or finally locking in that "we should catch up soon" text, South Bank has no shortage of ways to make it happen. From long lunches and budget-friendly dinners to riverside live music and bottomless brunches, there's an outing for every mood. The best part? You don't have to overthink the plan. Just pick one, send it to the group chat and let South Bank do the rest.

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Pasta Club at OTTO
‍Long lunches just got a little more tempting. Available Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm to 3pm, OTTO's Pasta Club serves up a house-made pasta by Head Chef Richard Ptacnik, a perfectly paired glass of wine and dessert for $45 per person. Whether you're escaping the office for a proper lunch or settling in for a leisurely Sunday complete with live music, this is one booking worth making. Book here.

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Wednesday Nights at Calida
Midweek dinners don't have to be boring. Every Wednesday from 5pm, Calida is serving up any main meal with a house drink for just $35. Expect bold Argentinian flavours, generous portions and the kind of relaxed atmosphere that makes after-work drinks effortlessly turn into dinner. Book here.

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Dinner And A Show At Poppies
Heading to QPAC? Start your night at Poppies, just a two-minute stroll away on Little Stanley Street. The menu is made for pre-show dining, and when you mention your show time while booking, the kitchen will pace your meal so you can relax and enjoy every course without keeping one eye on the clock. Reserve your table here.

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Euro Summer Brunch at VICI
No passport required. Every weekend, VICI brings holiday energy to South Bank with its Euro Summer Bottomless Brunch. For $75 per person, enjoy two hours of spritzes, cocktail trees and seasonal drinks alongside antipasti platters loaded with cured meats, cheeses, ricotta dip, warm focaccia and signature wood-fired Margherita pizza. It's the closest thing to an Italian summer without leaving Brisbane. Lock it in here.

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Wednesday $25 Steak Frites at Azure
Wednesday has officially entered its steak era. From 5pm, Azure is serving up a 250g Diamantina classic MB3+ sirloin with red wine jus and fries for just $25, and the deal comes with your choice of a house beer, wine or bubbles. It’s a pretty compelling argument for skipping the supermarket shop, putting the takeaway menu away and heading to South Bank instead. Steak, fries, a drink and a riverside table for $25? We’ll take it.

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