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Best Vegan Restaurants in River North (Chicago)

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A photo of Beatrix - River North restaurant
1. Beatrix - River North
4.7
Exceptional(5398)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 128 times today
Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant was created by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners John Chiakulas, Rita Dever and Susan Weaver. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and house blends from our very own, Beatrix Coffee Roasters. Beatrix is open daily for coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
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2. PLANTA - Queen
4.5
Awesome(35)
Price: Moderate
• Vegetarian / Vegan • River North (Chicago)
Under Chef David Lee, PLANTA is dining as it should be – an unguilty pleasure. Created in 2016, PLANTA is a celebration of delicious and innovative plant-based cuisine served in a beautifully-designed space, without pretension and with an overflow of good vibes. PLANTA Queen River North features signatures like Ahi Watermelon Nigiri and Bang Bang Broccoli while expanding plant-powered horizons with ceviche, dumplings, noodles, sustainably-crafted cocktails, and more. PLANTA reimagines and reinvents plant-based dining, providing flavorful (and fun) proof that the power of plants can change the world.
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3. True Food Kitchen - Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(2604)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 24 times today
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Chicago guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located in Chicago's River North, at the corner or N State Street and West Erie Street. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.
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4. avec River North
4.8
Exceptional(528)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • River North (Chicago)
Booked 104 times today
located in the heart of River North, avec features Midwestern takes on Mediterranean classics under the culinary direction of James Beard award-winning chef, Paul Kahan and executive chef Dylan Patel. pair your meal with an incredible array of carefully chosen wines curated by wine director Bret Haire, or simply stop by for a delicious cocktail at our expansive bar.
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5. Barrio
4.5
Awesome(2956)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • River North (Chicago)
Booked 57 times today
Located In The Heart Of River North, At 65 West Kinzie Street, Dineamic Hospitality Added Its First Mexican Restaurant, Barrio, To The Hospitality Group'S Culinary Roster In 2017. A Creative Take On Traditional Mexican Fare With American Influences, Barrio Is A 6,000-Square-Foot Space Accommodating 200 Guests Indoors And Throughout Our 3 Private Dining Spaces And 70 Guests Amongst Our Expansive Outdoor Patio. Barrio Is Located Near The Chicago River, Right On The Cusp Of Downtown In River North.
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6. Bar Goa-Chicago
4.4
Awesome(153)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 22 times today
Bar Goa is a clubby Indian Restaurant and Cocktail bar in the heart of Chicago's River North neighborhood. Located in the party district on Hubbard Street, Bar Goa transports Chicagoans year-round to India's sunny southwest coast, a region known for electronic music, and beautiful beaches. Diners can expect incredible seafood dishes, delicious Indian favorites & a robust vegan and gluten free menu.
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7. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - River North
4.8
Exceptional(93)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • River North (Chicago)
Booked 42 times today
Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!
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8. The Omakase Room at Sushi-san
4.9
Exceptional(84)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • River North (Chicago)
Booked 2 times today
The Omakase Room at Sushi-san is a culmination of Master Sushi Chefs Kaze Chan and Shigeru Kitano’s combined experience defining the Chicago sushi scene. While the menu and service are informed by tradition, guests can expect a transcendent experience that breaks down the formality and austerity usually accompanying omakase dining. Each dinner in the warm, modern, and intimate ten-seat space features luxury ingredients from around the world. Sophisticated and carefully curated beverage pairings are available to complement the meal.
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9. Ambar Chicago
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4.8
Exceptional(44)
Price: Moderate
• Balkan style • River North (Chicago)
Booked 65 times today
Ambar embodies the lively essence and shared joy of Balkan cuisine through a dedication to outstanding service. With established locations in Washington DC and a forthcoming debut in Chicago in Spring 2025, Ambar delivers a distinctive Dining Without Limits encounter, inviting diners to savor more than 30 distinctive Balkan dishes in a single remarkable dining experience. Balancing heritage with contemporary palates, Ambar honors the rich tapestry of Balkan cultures through a welcoming menu that showcases the tastes of Northern and Southern Serbia, Montenegro, and Croatia. Delight in the finest Balkan dining, where remarkable service harmonizes with daring, memorable flavors.
A photo of JoJo's ShakeBAR - River North restaurant
10. JoJo's ShakeBAR - River North
3.7
Very Good(2778)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 17 times today
JoJo’s ShakeBAR is a next-generation restaurant and bar, and River North’s next go-to spot for hangouts, first dates, and family affairs. Its’ modern, yet familiar, diner experience is grounded in nostalgia and focuses on creative desserts and elevated diner favorites.Outdoor Patio Seating is available for reservations and walk-ins. In the case of inclement weather, our team will do our best to accommodate outdoor patio reservations inside, but indoor seating is not guaranteed. Reservations Are Highly Recommended & Walk Ins Are Available Based Upon Availability.

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