Celebrate New Year’s Eve at River Quay Fish, one of Brisbane’s premier waterfront restaurants, located on the Brisbane River in the heart of South Bank. Enjoy a beautifully curated four-course Modern Australian dining experience, beginning with chef’s welcome canapés and followed by your choice of entrée, main course and dessert, complemented by a 2.5-hour premium beverage package.
As Brisbane’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks illuminate the river directly in front of the restaurant, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable evening of exceptional food, warm hospitality and one of the city’s most iconic waterfront settings.
Every New Year’s Eve, South Bank becomes the centre of Brisbane’s celebrations as thousands gather along the Brisbane River to watch the city’s spectacular fireworks displays. Perfectly positioned on River Quay, River Quay Fish offers a relaxed waterfront setting where guests can enjoy premium dining while being just metres from the excitement.
Choose the seating that best suits your celebration. Our 6:00pm seating is ideal for families wishing to enjoy the 7:45pm Family Fireworks, while the 9:30pm seating is perfect for welcoming 2027 with Brisbane’s midnight fireworks. Both sittings include the same four-course menu and premium beverage package.
Your evening begins with a selection of chef’s welcome canapés before you choose your entrée, main course and dessert from our specially curated New Year’s Eve menu. Showcasing premium Australian produce, fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients, the menu has been designed to create a memorable dining experience for one of Brisbane’s biggest nights of the year.
Each booking also includes a 2.5-hour premium beverage package featuring an arrival cocktail or mocktail, sparkling wine, selected red and white wines, beer, non-alcoholic beer, soft drinks and juices.
River Quay Fish has become one of Brisbane’s favourite waterfront dining destinations, offering uninterrupted riverfront dining in the heart of South Bank. As one of Brisbane’s longest waterfront restaurants, it provides an exceptional setting to celebrate New Year’s Eve, with the fireworks taking place over the Brisbane River directly in front of the restaurant.
Combined with premium cuisine, attentive service and an elegant riverside atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to celebrate with family, friends or someone special while avoiding the crowds and enjoying one of Brisbane’s most anticipated nights.
Your evening begins with a Limoncello Spritz or Passionfruit Virgin Mojito, followed by a carefully selected range of sparkling wine, red and white wines, beer, non-alcoholic beer, soft drinks and juices served throughout your 2.5-hour dining experience. Designed to complement the menu, the beverage package completes an evening of relaxed waterfront dining and celebration.
Brisbane traditionally presents two fireworks displays on New Year’s Eve: the 7:45pm Family Fireworks and the midnight fireworks spectacular, both centred around the Brisbane River at South Bank.
The 6:00pm seating is ideal for families and guests wanting to enjoy the early fireworks, while the 9:30pm seating is perfect for celebrating through to midnight. Both include the same four-course menu and premium beverage package.
Each booking includes chef’s welcome canapés, entrée, main course, dessert, an arrival cocktail or mocktail and a 2.5-hour premium beverage package.
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan and allergy-friendly options are available with advance notice.
New Year’s Eve is one of Brisbane’s most popular dining occasions, and tables at River Quay Fish are limited. If you’re looking for a memorable New Year’s Eve dinner in Brisbane with exceptional food, premium drinks and a spectacular waterfront setting, we invite you to celebrate with us at South Bank as Brisbane welcomes 2027.
