12 Brisbane Restaurants with Excellent Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Finding a restaurant that takes plant-based dining seriously can be tricky. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or simply want more options beyond the token salad, Brisbane has plenty of spots that deliver proper vegan and vegetarian menus. Here are 12 restaurants across the city where meat-free eating is taken as seriously as everything else on the menu.
- 1Restaurants Brisbane CBD
1. Opa Bar & Mezze
Mediterranean menus are naturally plant-friendly. Visit Opa in the CBD for a spread of mezze options that work beautifully for vegetarians and vegans alike.
Family friendlyGood for groupsvegetarianscenic view+4 moreView venue4.8(3,966)· Google70Spot ScoreGreat 
2Restaurants Brisbane CBD2. Longwang Restaurant
Chinese restaurants often excel with vegetable-based dishes. Longwang in Brisbane CBD offers proper vegan and vegetarian selections beyond the usual suspects.
Family friendlyGood for groupsvegetarianopen monday+2 moreView venue4.8(1,982)· Google70Spot ScoreGreat
3Restaurants South Bank3. Poca Madre Restaurant
Mexican cuisine at South Bank's Poca Madre includes thoughtful vegetarian and vegan options that go beyond basic bean dishes.
Family friendlyGood for groupsvegetariangluten free+4 moreView venue4.8(1,438)· Google69Spot ScoreWorth a Look
4Restaurants West End4. Yamas Greek & Drink
Greek food translates well to plant-based diets. West End's Yamas has solid vegan and vegetarian choices integrated into its menu.
Family friendlyGood for groupsvegetarianopen monday+2 moreView venue4.8(1,518)· Google$$$$69Spot ScoreWorth a Look
5Restaurants Hamilton5. Fosh Bar & Restaurant
Hamilton's Fosh Bar & Restaurant maintains dedicated vegan and vegetarian options alongside its broader menu.
Family friendlyGood for groupsvegetarianscenic view+3 moreView venue4.8(1,754)· Google69Spot ScoreWorth a Look
6Restaurants Hamilton6. Rogue Bistro
Modern bistro cooking in Hamilton with proper consideration given to plant-based diners.
vegetariangluten freeopen lateopen sundayView venue4.8(1,157)· Google$$$$68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
7Restaurants Kangaroo Point7. Stilts Dining
Perched at Kangaroo Point, Stilts Dining offers vegan and vegetarian options with a view to match.
Good for groupsvegetarianopen lateopen monday+2 moreView venue4.8(932)· Google68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
8Restaurants Paddington8. NAÏM
Paddington's NAÏM takes plant-based dining seriously as part of its contemporary approach.
vegetariangluten freeopen sundayView venue4.7(1,810)· Google$$$$68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
9Restaurants Bulimba9. Melrose Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
Bulimba's Melrose combines rooftop views with thoughtful vegan and vegetarian selections.
vegetarianscenic viewopen lateopen sundayView venue4.8(947)· Google68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
10Restaurants Bulimba10. Adda @ Oxford - Soulful Indian Cuisine
Indian cuisine is inherently accommodating to vegetarians and vegans. Bulimba's Adda @ Oxford delivers soulful plant-based dishes alongside its broader menu.
vegetariangluten freeopen mondayopen sunday+1 moreView venue4.9(619)· Google68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
11Restaurants Milton11. Indian Room Brisbane
Milton's Indian Room offers extensive vegan and vegetarian options—Indian restaurants typically excel in this area.
Good for groupsbreakfastvegetariangluten free+4 moreView venue4.7(2,089)· Google68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
12Restaurants Hamilton12. Sono Japanese Restaurant | Portside Wharf
Japanese dining at Hamilton's Sono includes vegan and vegetarian options, from vegetable tempura to plant-based sushi selections.
Good for groupsvegetariangluten freeopen late+1 moreView venue4.7(2,348)· Google$$$$68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
At a glance
| Venue | Spot Score | Price | Suburb | Top feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opa Bar & Mezze | 70/100 | 4.8(3,966) | — | Brisbane CBD | Family friendly |
| Longwang Restaurant | 70/100 | 4.8(1,982) | — | Brisbane CBD | Family friendly |
| Poca Madre Restaurant | 69/100 | 4.8(1,438) | — | South Bank | Family friendly |
| Yamas Greek & Drink | 69/100 | 4.8(1,518) | $$ | West End | Family friendly |
| Fosh Bar & Restaurant | 69/100 | 4.8(1,754) | — | Hamilton | Family friendly |
| Rogue Bistro | 68/100 | 4.8(1,157) | $$ | Hamilton | vegetarian |
| Stilts Dining | 68/100 | 4.8(932) | — | Kangaroo Point | Good for groups |
| NAÏM | 68/100 | 4.7(1,810) | $$ | Paddington | vegetarian |
| Melrose Restaurant & Rooftop Bar | 68/100 | 4.8(947) | — | Bulimba | vegetarian |
| Adda @ Oxford - Soulful Indian Cuisine | 68/100 | 4.9(619) | — | Bulimba | vegetarian |
| Indian Room Brisbane | 68/100 | 4.7(2,089) | — | Milton | Good for groups |
| Sono Japanese Restaurant | Portside Wharf | 68/100 | 4.7(2,348) | $$ | Hamilton | Good for groups |
Frequently asked questions
Do these restaurants offer vegan options, or just vegetarian?+
The venues listed have both vegan and vegetarian options. However, availability and depth of vegan choices vary by cuisine type. Mediterranean and Indian restaurants typically have the most developed vegan selections. We recommend checking directly with your chosen venue if you have specific dietary requirements.
Are there any restaurants in this list that specialise in vegan or vegetarian food?+
This list includes restaurants with proper vegan and vegetarian options as part of their broader menus, rather than vegan-only or vegetarian-only establishments. Each venue accommodates plant-based diners without being exclusively plant-based.
Which suburbs are these restaurants in?+
The venues are spread across Brisbane CBD, South Bank, West End, Hamilton, Kangaroo Point, Paddington, Bulimba, and Milton, giving good coverage across the inner city and inner suburbs.
Can I find these restaurants' menus online?+
Most Brisbane restaurants now publish their menus online. We recommend checking their websites or social media pages directly for current vegan and vegetarian options before visiting.
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