Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Brisbane

Finally: tofu, vegetables and meat alternatives are having their moment in the sun. Only a few years ago, vegetarians were an afterthought at many restaurants, forced into the neglected corners of meat-heavy menus to choose from all-too-familiar vego options. (We see you, pumpkin and feta salad.)

Nowadays, a handful of places are entirely meat-free, and plenty more have dedicated vegetarian (and vegan) menus. This is a growing list of our favourite vegetarian-friendly restaurants. They’re not all strictly vego, but all offer a substantial choices that go beyond the token lentil burger or salad.


Updated on 2 December 2024

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Sunshine
Restaurant
Sunshine
Fill your plate, cafeteria-style, with any combo of up to 35 Mediterranean-style dishes (many of them vegan) including juicy stuffed tomatoes, spanakopita and orzo pasta. Dine in under a sea of yellow umbrellas, or take it away to enjoy at home.
El Planta
Restaurant
El Planta
A permanent home for some of the city's best vegan tacos, with slick wines, cocktails and Mexican beer to match.
E’cco Bistro Newstead
Restaurant
E’cco Bistro Newstead
Order veggies from the grill and bask in the outdoor terrace at this rebooted Brisbane favourite.
Antica
Restaurant
Antica
What started as a roaming pizzeria in the back of a Volkswagen Kombi is now a breezy Italian restaurant in the suburbs. Step inside for traditional, woodfired Neapolitan pies, classic pastas and a barrel-aged Negroni that routinely sells out.
Botanica Real Food
Cafe
Botanica Real Food
Healthy takeaway for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Green Edge
Shop
The Green Edge
This cafe and grocer has almost everything a vegan could ever want or need, from tofurkey to coconut yoghurt.
Ma Pa Me
Restaurant
Ma Pa Me
A fast-paced joint dealing out punchy Indonesian and Southeast Asian flavours.
Happy Boy
Restaurant
Happy Boy
Modern Chinese food and a killer wine list from brothers Cameron and Jordan Votan.
Rogue Bistro
Restaurant
Rogue Bistro
Simple food that balances flair and practicality.
Netherworld
Bar
Netherworld
Arcade games and craft beer? Yes please.
Roti Place
Restaurant
Roti Place
A heritage-listed warehouse hosting a beautiful Malaysian teahouse.
The Golden Pig
Restaurant
The Golden Pig
One of the city’s favourite cooking schools has evolved over time into one of its best pan-Asian eateries. There's an extensive menu of punchy and flavourful dishes, plus multiple banquet options for groups dining. The ever-popular cooking school still runs Sundays and Mondays.
Donna Chang Dining
Restaurant
Donna Chang Dining
A 120-seat modern-Chinese restaurant.