Brisbane's James Street precinct is home to The Green, an architecturally designed restaurant, which brings a taste of the Middle East to the city. This oasis-like space is inspired by tropical brutalism and features raw concrete, Rosso Levanto marble, and plenty of lush greenery. The Green offers an exceptional selection of salads and charcoal grilled meats, making it a perfect destination for any food lover. Customers can choose to dine in or take away, with menus that range from shared menus for seated dinner to passed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails.
Acclaimed Chef Warren Turnbull leads The Green's kitchen, taking traditional Middle-Eastern dishes and applying fine-dining cooking techniques. The Green's breakfast menu includes Green Shakshuka, Smoked Labneh, Chilli and Turkish Bread, and Tahini Granola with Blood Orange, Cacao, Coconut Yoghurt, and Barberries. For lunch, customers can enjoy Rainbow Chard and Montasio Cheese Brick Rolls, Grilled Zhug Marinated Lamb cutlets with Smoked Onion Puree and Crispy Shallots, or Spiced Cured Ora King Salmon with Golden Beetroot, Horseradish, and Lemon Seed Lavosh.
One of the unique aspects of The Green is its greenhouse-meets-kitchen approach, where plants are integrated into every element of the space.
The restaurant's virtuous intention is to beautify life's everyday moments through conversation over food, plants, and knowledge of both. The Green offers private event spaces, perfect for any occasion, including private parties, corporate and press events, weddings, and other celebrations for groups from 5 to 150. Customers can also book the entire restaurant.
The Green's menu offers an array of options, including Dips + Bread, Lebanese Pita Bread, Fried Pita Bread with za'atar, and Persian Focaccia.
They also offer starters such as Falafels with green tahini and chilli pickles, Fig Tart with basturma, ossau iraty cheese, and brick pastry, and Kibbeh Nayeh, a combination of lamb and beef with crushed wheat, pickled baby cucumber, lemon balm, crispy garlic, and iceberg. The restaurant's Salata includes Fattoush, Tabouli with quinoa and pomegranate.The Green's grilled fish and meat options include Hiramasa Kingfish, Moooolaba King Prawns, Barramundi fillet skin on, Chicken Skewers with saffron tahini, Lamb Kofta, and Freemantle Octopus.
The Green offers a Feast from the Grill, which is perfect for sharing. The Shawarma, which is a spit-roasted lamb shoulder on the bone, is served with Lebanese pita, fresh tomato and onion, pickles, buttermilk tahini and green oak salad, fermented tomato shatta, and mint yoghurt. The Charcoal Chicken, Vadouvan spiced and grilled chicken with chillies and toum, is available in quarter, half, or whole sizes.
The Green is a fantastic destination for anyone looking for exceptional Middle Eastern cuisine with a modern twist. From the lush greenery that surrounds the restaurant to the greenhouse-inspired design of the space and the exceptional menu options, The Green offers a unique dining experience. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a private event space, The Green has something to offer everyone. So, come and experience the Middle East in the heart of Brisbane at The Green.
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