Finger lime is the native Australian citrus that produces pearl-like beads of tart juice. South East Queensland-grown; the modern Brisbane fine-dining garnish standard.
The finger lime (Citrus australasica) is a native rainforest understory citrus from south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales. Indigenous people harvested wild finger limes for thousands of years; Quandamooka traditional knowledge holders used them as bushtucker citrus. Commercial cultivation began in the 1990s following research at the Department of Primary Industries; the fruit was promoted internationally as 'lime caviar' and now exports to over 30 countries. Brisbane chefs were early adopters: Joy, Agnes and e'cco bistro feature finger lime on oyster service, fresh kingfish ceviche and dessert. Most fruit is grown in the Granite Belt around Stanthorpe or coastal subtropical orchards.
3 editor picks for Finger Lime in Brisbane, ranked by editorial score. All Brisbane signature dishes · Finger Lime across every city.
Agnes ★ 4.8
22 Agnes Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Agnes on Agnes Street, Fortitude Valley cooks every plate over Queensland wood. No gas, no electricity in the kitchen; ironbark, apple wood, cherry, olive.
Joy ★ 4.8
Shop 7, 694 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Joy is the 10-seat counter on Ann Street in Fortitude Valley. Sarah Scott runs short and long tasting menus with Japanese cadence, two seatings only.
e'cco bistro ★ 4.7
63 Skyring Terrace, Newstead QLD 4006
Philip Johnson e'cco bistro has run since 1995, now at Haven in Newstead since 2018. Modern Australian with Queensland seafood and wood-fired technique.