At the best vegan restaurants in San Francisco, discover menus that don’t just cater to plant-based diets but are sophisticated showcases for the best of California cuisine. Choose from modern Arabic cafes to elegant waterfront restaurants with entirely plant-based menus.
Dine on farm-fresh dishes with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, or pair globally-inspired cuisine with one of over 800 bottles of wine. Whether you’re a lifelong vegan or want a top-notch plant-based meal, the best vegan restaurants in San Francisco make top-notch, vegetable-forward dishes.
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For nourishing meals at a San Francisco vegetarian institution – try Greens Restaurant (Marina/Cow Hollo /Presidio)
Open since 1979, Greens Restaurant revolutionized vegan and vegetarian eating in the Bay Area. Serving seasonally inspired dishes with produce sourced from local farmers, this special occasion mainstay boasts prime bay views from floor-to-ceiling windows in the serene dining room. Although the menu evolves with the seasons, highlights include vegan and vegan-possible dishes such as samosa chaat, wild mushroom udon noodles, and roasted red pepper hummus.
For seasonal, plant-based dining with global flavors – book a table at Wildseed (Marina/Cow Hollow /Presidio and Palo Alto)
Wildseed and Wildseed Palo Alto serve hearty, globally-inspired vegan dishes with Northern California produce. Think Waldorf salads, baba ghanoush with seeded flatbread, or orecchiette alla pugliese with Beyond Italian sausage. Both locations have light and airy interiors with rustic accents. Don’t miss the outdoor patio at Wildseed Palo Alto , while Wildseed has sidewalk seating. Both locations whip up clever cocktails.
For inventive fine dining inspired by global cuisine – visit Millennium (Oakland)
Millennium brings colorful, beautifully plated dishes with a fine dining sensibility to Oakland. The menu changes seasonally, but dishes could include globally-inspired dishes like smokey bourbon barbecue tempeh or miso-glazed cauliflower steak with riceberry risotto. Enjoy them at one of the farmhouse-style tables in the industrial-chic dining room or on the plant-filled patio. Don’t miss the weekend prix fixe menu and playful, plant-based desserts.
For farm-to-table meals in a rustic yet modern setting – try Little Saint Café & Lounge (Healdsburg)
While not in San Francisco proper, Little Saint Café & Lounge in Healdsburg is worth a visit for its knockout vegan menu starring fresh produce from the restaurant’s nearby farm. Don’t miss the shepherd’s pie with truffle or the shortcake waffle with fresh berries. The spacious interior displays eclectic art and has a wine lounge with over 800 bottles, a specialty coffee bar, and an artisan shop. Check the calendar for concerts, art exhibits, and other community events.
For modern Arabic cuisine at one of the best vegan restaurants San Francisco – grab a table at Savor Cafe (Sunset District)
Get vegan and vegetarian Yemeni dishes at Savor Cafe. Situated along a quiet street in the Inner Sunset, the restaurant has a laid-back feel with tables on the sidewalk and a charming blackboard listing daily specials. Choose from all-day items like the portobello mushroom shawarma or the house falafel with sumac tahini. For dinner, bring a group and order made-for-sharing small plates, including a baby beet salad and fennel baklava.
When you’re craving flavor-packed, plant-based dishes, the best vegan restaurants in San Francisco deliver. From the Sunset to Palo Alto, the Bay Area is filled with plant-based restaurants serving dishes ranging from jackfruit Italian “sausage” pizza to Yemini baba ghanoush and shortbread waffles with local strawberries.
Whether enjoying a nourishing dinner with friends overlooking the Bay or fine dining on a plant-filled patio, you can find the best vegan restaurants in San Francisco on OpenTable.
