Brisbane Vegan Restaurants With a View

Great food is one thing. Great food with a spectacular view is something else entirely. Brisbane is one of Australia’s most beautiful cities — a shimmering river, a dramatic skyline, bayside marinas, and rooftop terraces that catch the breeze on a Queensland evening. For plant-based diners who want both the vegan options and the view, Brisbane delivers. Here are the best Brisbane vegan restaurants with a view worth booking a table for.

1. SOKO Rooftop Bar & Restaurant — Fortitude Valley

Address: Level 14/7 Symes St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Phone: (07) 3638 8270
Hours: Mon–Tue 12pm–4pm · Wed–Thu 12pm–10pm · Fri–Sat 12pm–11pm · Sun 12pm–10pm

Fourteen floors above Fortitude Valley with panoramic city views that stretch to the horizon, SOKO is one of Brisbane’s most impressive rooftop dining experiences. The Japanese-Peruvian nikkei menu is creative and beautifully executed — corn ribs, wagyu tartare, sushi, and seasonal small plates are highlights — with strong vegetarian and vegan options clearly available throughout. Watch the sun set over the Brisbane skyline with a cocktail in hand, then settle in for dinner as the city lights come on below. The rooftop atmosphere — open air, cool breezes, classy fit-out — makes every visit feel like a genuinely special occasion.

2. Iris Rooftop — Fortitude Valley

Address: Atop Hotel X, 458 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Phone: (07) 3131 8999
Hours: Mon 12:30am–2am · Tue–Thu 4pm–midnight · Fri–Sun 11:30am–midnight (Sat–Sun late service also)

Perched atop Hotel X on Brunswick Street, Iris Rooftop has some of the most celebrated views in Brisbane — the Story Bridge lit up against the night sky, the river winding below, and the Valley’s electric energy rising from the streets beneath. The Mediterranean-influenced menu is generous with plant-based options including haloumi, cauliflower, mezze plates, and chargrilled vegetable dishes. The cocktail list is outstanding and the atmosphere — romantic, sophisticated, with an edge of late-night energy — makes Iris the go-to for a sunset drink that turns into dinner. Come at dusk for the most spectacular views.

3. Joey’s — Kangaroo Point

Address: 29 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169
Phone: (07) 3185 2945
Hours: Mon–Thu 6am–9pm · Fri–Sun 6am–10pm

Perched right at the foot of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs with an unobstructed view of the Brisbane CBD skyline across the river, Joey’s is one of the most dramatically positioned restaurants in the city. The white and green resort-style setting, the river breeze, and the proximity to the new Kangaroo Point pedestrian bridge make it a natural destination for a long lunch or evening meal. The menu features solid plant-based and vegetarian options throughout — mushroom arancini, woodfired vegetable pizzas, and seasonal salads among them — and the whole experience of dining at the base of the cliffs with the city skyline rising across the water is genuinely hard to beat.

4. Babylon Brisbane — Eagle Street

Address: 145 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Phone: (07) 3186 6655
Hours: Mon–Tue 11am–10pm · Wed–Thu 11am–11pm · Fri–Sat 11am–12:30am · Sun 11am–10pm

A two-tier waterfront garden bar and restaurant on Eagle Street, right on the Brisbane River with stunning views of the Story Bridge and South Bank beyond. Babylon’s Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired menu is excellent for plant-based diners — the pan-fried haloumi with honey, apricot and cauliflower tabbouleh, spiced cauliflower, hummus, and chargrilled vegetable dishes are standouts. The outdoor terrace setting — under palm trees, with the river lapping nearby — gives Babylon a genuine resort feel in the heart of the CBD. Perfect for a long Friday lunch or a sunset dinner with cocktails as the city shifts from day to evening.

5. Byblós Brisbane — Hamilton

Address: 7/39 Hercules St, Hamilton QLD 4007
Phone: (07) 3268 1998
Hours: Tue–Thu & Sun 11:30am–10:30pm · Fri–Sat 11:30am–11pm

A modern Lebanese restaurant at the Portside Wharf precinct in Hamilton, with a beautiful waterfront setting overlooking the marina and Brisbane River. Byblós serves a share-style menu rich with plant-based options — labneh bi zeit, hummus, kibbeh, mezze spreads, and beautifully chargrilled vegetables fill the table with colour and flavour. The soft, cosy lighting, luxurious Lebanese décor, and the water shimmering outside the windows make Byblós one of Brisbane’s most romantic dining experiences. Attentive and knowledgeable staff, a well-curated banquet menu, and a wine list that suits the sharing style all add to a venue that consistently exceeds expectations.

6. Ma Pa Me — South Bank

Address: Little Stanley St Shop 6C, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Phone: (07) 3130 0445
Hours: Mon–Sun 11:30am–3pm & 4pm–9pm (Fri–Sat until 9:30pm)

A South East Asian restaurant on Little Stanley Street in the heart of South Bank — Brisbane’s premier cultural and dining precinct, steps from the parklands, the Gallery of Modern Art, and the Brisbane River foreshore. Ma Pa Me’s lush, tropical ambience and Indonesian and Southeast Asian-inspired menu features excellent vegan options including the vegetarian pad thai, jackfruit rendang, pumpkin curry, and tempura eggplant. Dining on Little Stanley Street with South Bank’s parklands and river esplanade just metres away makes every meal here feel like a holiday. The wine list is well considered and the service consistently excellent.

7. Groundhog Social — Manly

Address: 443 Esplanade, Manly QLD 4179
Phone: 0448 677 152
Hours: Mon–Tue 6am–2pm · Wed–Thu midnight–2pm · Fri 6am–3pm · Sat–Sun midnight–3pm

A relaxed coastal café directly opposite Manly Harbour on the Esplanade, with beautiful views across the water and an open-window design that brings the harbour breeze right into the dining room. Manly is one of Brisbane’s most charming bayside suburbs — sailing clubs, weekend markets, and a genuine coastal community feel — and Groundhog Social has become its unofficial living room. The menu is broad and vegan-accommodating, with loaded shakes, plant-based options throughout, and an eggless omelette that has earned its own fans. Gluten-free diners are well looked after. The coffee is excellent and the views across the harbour make brunch here one of Brisbane’s most relaxing weekend rituals.

8. Café La Mer — Manly

Address: 570 Royal Esplanade, Manly QLD 4179
Phone: (07) 3893 3177
Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–3pm

A well-kept Manly secret, Café La Mer sits at the back of East Coast Marina beneath a magnificent Moreton Bay fig tree, its deck overlooking the moored yachts and shimmering water. The café is relaxed, beautiful, and genuinely local in feel — the kind of spot where the owner greets you at the door and the regulars come for the chai pot and the conversation as much as the food. The menu features fresh, generously portioned dishes with strong plant-based options, and the setting — under the enormous canopy, watching the boats, with the bay breeze cooling everything down — is one of Brisbane’s most peaceful outdoor dining experiences. Come early on weekends.

9. Chop ‘n Chill — Raby Bay, Cleveland

Address: Shop 25B/152 Shore St W, Cleveland QLD 4163
Phone: (07) 4801 1003
Hours: Mon–Thu 8am–8:30pm · Fri 8am–9:30pm · Sat–Sun 7am–9:30pm

A waterfront restaurant and café at the beautiful Raby Bay Marina in Cleveland — the Redlands’ most loved bayside destination and the departure point for Stradbroke Island ferries. The marina outlook, the bobbing yachts, and the relaxed nautical atmosphere make every meal here feel like a mini-escape from the city. Chop ‘n Chill’s Asian-fusion menu features clear vegan and vegetarian options throughout — hummus, vermicelli, plant-based starters, and salads are all solid choices — and the kitchen is accommodating and welcoming. A wonderful spot for a long lunch or dinner with water views in one of Brisbane’s most scenically rewarding locations.

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