Top sustainable restaurants in Brisbane
Who said a single individual can’t do anything about climate change? The record-breaking heat all across Australia serves as a stark reminder that we all have to do our bit for the environment. Fortunately, our dining habits, including picking a place to eat out, can have a powerful impact on the environment. Here are a few of our top sustainable restaurants around Brisbane. Not only do you get to try some amazing nosh, but you also feel good while savouring them.
1. Stokehouse Q
Where: Sidon Street, South Bank QLD 4101
If you are an environmentally conscious meat lover, it may be a good idea to pay Stokehouse Q a visit. This elegant restaurant & bar serves Australia’s first carbon neutral beef. The meals can be a bit on the pricey side, but for good reasons: the cut in carbon footprint plus a spectacular view onto the Brisbane’s river and city.
2. The Charming Squire
Where: 3/133 Grey Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Website: https://www.jamessquire.com.au/brewhouses/the-charming-squire/
It might not be a good idea to become so attached to a single dish in The Charming Squire, because their seasonal menus change throughout the year to match local produce. The spacious, modern-looking bar and restaurant have partnerships with sustainable farms across all over Queensland and Northern NSW. Now you can enjoy the food knowing that all ingredients are locally and ethically sourced.
3. Plenty
Where: 284 Montague Road, West End QLD 4101
Another restaurant that offers seasonal menus. Here the local produce determines entirely what’s on the menu. Plenty sources their ingredients from regional farmers. They also have their own pantry for pickling food, a butcher’s bench, a smokehouse, a drying room, and an apiary on the roof for collecting honey.
4. Three Blue Ducks
Where: Level 3, W Brisbane, 81 North Quay, Brisbane QLD 4000
Started by a group of mates who want to serve real and honest food, the Three Blue Ducks provide unique, seasonal meals that use locally sourced and organic ingredients. The aesthetic display of the dishes are also a visual treat.
5. Grown
Where: Shop 3, 21 Buchanan Street, West End
Menu: https://grownbne.com/
This cozy restaurant really takes sustainability seriously. All of their dishes are plant-based, sourced locally from farmers throughout Queensland. The wholesomeness of the food plus the environmental touch earns Grown a mention in Flight Network’s blog “Enjoy The Very Best of Brisbane for 72 hours”.
6. Chop Chop Chang’s
Where: 185 Boundary Street, West End 4101, Brisbane
If you’re into Asian cuisine and still want to support local farmers, Chop Chop Chang’s is your go-to place. They serve a variety of famous Asian street food, with a number of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options able to please even the most fussy diner.
