Restaurant near QPAC Brisbane — Sage Yellowfin on Little Stanley Street South Bank
Little Stanley Street · South Bank

Restaurant Near QPAC

South Bank's closest proper sit-down restaurant to QPAC. 2 minutes walk, full table service, fresh Queensland seafood — not counter service.

160m
From QPAC ticket office
Walk out our front door, down Little Stanley Street — you're at QPAC in under 2 minutes.
13+
Years South Bank
We've been serving pre-show diners on Little Stanley Street since 2013. We know the curtain times.
4.5★
Google Rating
464+ reviews. Top 10% Brisbane on TripAdvisor. Consistently the most-reviewed restaurant on Little Stanley Street.
Why diners choose us

Proper dining, not counter service

QPAC has its own cafes — casual counter service, limited menus, the same people who work the interval bar. They're fine for a quick bite.

Sage Yellowfin is 2 minutes further down the street. Full table service. Fresh Queensland seafood. A kitchen that has been running since 2013. Your server knows your show time and works around it.

The difference is the kind of thing you notice mid-show — relaxed, not rushed. Full, not half-hungry. The right wine still on your mind at interval.

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Fresh Queensland king prawns at Sage Yellowfin South Bank Brisbane
Modern Australian seafood

What We're Known For

Queensland special
Moreton Bay Bugs
Local crustacean, grilled with herb butter. The dish most people order the first time and always reorder.
Every Monday · 50% off
Fresh Oysters
Natural, Kilpatrick, Lychee Chilli, Rockefeller. Shucked fresh daily. Half price every Monday.
Queensland sourced
King Prawns
Char-grilled Queensland king prawns. The pre-show main of choice — clean, quick, memorable.
Seasonal highlight
Hervey Bay Scallops
When in season. Seared perfectly, served simply. Worth asking about when you book.
2 min from QPAC
1 min from Conservatorium
4.5★ Google Rating
464+ Reviews
Top 10% Brisbane — TripAdvisor
13+ Years South Bank
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South Bank's closest restaurant to QPAC

Reserve ahead — show nights fill quickly. Mention your curtain time and we'll pace your service accordingly.

Common Questions

Dining Near QPAC

Several restaurants line Little Stanley Street within walking distance of QPAC. Sage Yellowfin is the closest proper sit-down restaurant — 160 metres from the QPAC ticket office, a 2-minute walk. QPAC also has its own internal café and bistro (Café by QPAC and tomtom) which are counter-service options directly on the QPAC complex.

Sage Yellowfin is at 24/164 Little Stanley Street, South Bank — approximately 160 metres from the QPAC ticket office. The walk takes under 2 minutes at an easy pace.

On popular show nights — especially weekends and major productions — yes. Tables go quickly in the 90-minute window before curtain. We recommend booking at least 48 hours ahead for weekend shows and a week ahead for major productions.

Arrive at 6:00pm for a relaxed two-course dinner, or 5:30pm if you'd like three courses. For a quick meal, 6:30pm with our express 2-course option gives you enough time. Always mention your show time in the booking notes.