Vibrant view looking across the Brisbane River toward the Queensland Tennis Centre
Event Dining

Restaurants Near QLD Tennis Centre

Your closest, most scenic modern dining escape in Tennyson directly across the river.

🎾 Opposite Queensland Tennis Centre · 📍 Tennyson QLD — 400m from station · 🕐 Open 7 Days from 7:00am · 👥 Group Bookings Welcome · 📞 +61 7 2100 0101

Bliss on Riverside is the closest cafe and restaurant to the Queensland Tennis Centre (Pat Rafter Arena), located directly opposite at 101/197 King Arthur Terrace, Tennyson QLD 4105. Open 7 days from 7:00am, serving breakfast, brunch and specialty coffee with riverside views. Ideal for pre-match breakfasts and post-match group dining. Group bookings and private functions available. Phone +61 7 2100 0101.

Courtside Dining Guide

Looking for Dining Near the Queensland Tennis Centre?

The prestigious **Queensland Tennis Centre** in Tennyson is one of Brisbane's premier sporting and entertainment landmarks, hosting thousands of visitors and athletes throughout the year. Whether you’re attending major international tournaments, local club matches, or commercial events, finding a premium, high-quality meal nearby is a key part of your day. If you’re searching for the absolute best **restaurants near the Queensland Tennis Centre**, Bliss on Riverside is your ultimate courtside escape.

We are situated at 101/197 King Arthur Terrace, Tennyson QLD 4105, directly opposite the tennis courts. We face each other across a scenic stretch of the Brisbane River, making us the closest and most visually stunning dining destination in the precinct. Avoid the long lines, generic fast food, and crowded concession stands inside the stadium — instead, cross over to our unhurried riverside terrace for a premium breakfast, lunch, or cold brew.

Seamless Convenience & Walking Distance

Our location offers unparalleled convenience. We are nestled just a 400-metre walk from the Tennyson train station and 600 metres from the Yeerongpilly station on theBeenleigh and Gold Coast lines, making us highly accessible for visitors coming from the Brisbane CBD (a direct 20-minute train ride). For those driving to the tennis center, free street parking is widely available on King Arthur Terrace and surrounding streets and surrounding streets near our cafe, making it simple to park and grab a table before heading to the matches.

We feature a spacious outdoor deck directly on the river bank, shaded by cream umbrellas and native greenery, making it the perfect spot to gather with your group before the gates open. In addition to our alfresco terrace, we also offer a fully air-conditioned indoor dining lounge with large windows, providing a cool, quiet refuge to escape the summer heat without losing the gorgeous river views.

Group Bookings & Corporate Private Events

Because of our proximity to the Queensland Tennis Centre, Bliss on Riverside is a popular choice for group dining, tennis event packages, and corporate boardroom lunches during tournaments. We offer seated dining arrangements for up to 80 guests and standing cocktail setups for up to 120 guests, complete with gourmet catering platters, custom menus, and beverage options.

Our modern Australian menu is curated with pure honesty, featuring fresh seasonal breakfast and brunch selections like Smashed Avocado on sourdough, toasted brioche Brekky Burgers, organic acai bowls, and fresh cold-press juices, alongside exceptional single-origin espresso. We proudly cater to dietary preferences, offering extensive gluten-free (GF), vegetarian (V), and vegan (VG) options.

To secure a table before your next match or event, we highly recommend making a reservation online via Quandoo or OpenTable. For private hire and large group celebrations, please reach out via our functions enquiry form.

Book Your Pre-Match Table

Experience Tennyson's premier quiet waterfront dining escape. Open seven days a week from 7:30am to 1:00pm.

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