5 Restaurants With Ample Vegetarian Options
As health and environmental awareness grow around the world, more and more people are deciding to change up their diets to become vegetarians or vegans. While it's not always easy to find places serving quality plant-based food, the restaurants included here are among the increasing number that are working to change that. They offer abundant options for anyone looking for meals that are nutritious, sustainably sourced, and delicious. This video was made with Ezvid Wikimaker.
5 Great Restaurants for Vegetarians
| Restaurant | Location |
|---|---|
| The 404 Kitchen | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Farmers & Distillers | Washington, DC |
| CERU | London, England |
| The Plant Cafe Organic | San Francisco, California |
| Green Bar & Kitchen | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
The Concept Behind Farmers & Distillers
Tips & Tricks for Vegetarians & Vegans
- Get some vegetarian & vegan cookbooks, so you don't have to modify recipes and have plenty of dishes to choose from.
- Experiment with how you prepare tofu. It has a bad reputation, but it can be a great component of a meal if it's flavored and cooked right.
- Stock up on vegan snacks. Just because you're on a plant-based diet doesn't mean you can't have fun with your food.
- Consider a meatless diet for your dog, although of course you should talk to a vet before making this major change.
- It's not hard to get the protein you need from whole foods, but if you're a body builder or just concerned about protein intake, try mixing a vegan protein powder into a shake or smoothie.
- If you're making this change for health reasons, remember to create sustainable habits so that you don't lose steam after a week or two.
Learn the Power of Plant-Based Eating
In Depth
Back in the day, dining out as a vegetarian or vegan was hard. You'd search a menu for some measly options like fries and a side salad. Now, however, things have changed. Restaurants all over the world are offering plenty of meat free dishes. Some have even committed themselves fully to plant based foods. In no particular order, here are 5 vegetarian friendly restaurants that will leave you feeling satisfied.
First up at #1 we have The 404 Kitchen in Nashville, Tennessee. Located in the heart of the Gulch neighborhood, this multi-story restaurant uses responsibly-sourced ingredients to create a modern take on classic European cuisine. Celebrated chef Matt Bolus has created a menu that offers everything from nationally recognized starters and housemade pastas to perfectly-prepared meats and fish.
Vegetarians will delight in an entirely meat free menu featuring dishes such as frascatelli, red corn polenta, cast iron cornbread and whole cauliflower. Fares are local and seasonal to ensure the freshest flavors. To wash it all down, guests can choose from a wide selection of whiskeys and craft cocktails.
Vegetarians will delight in an entirely meat free menu featuring dishes such as frascatelli, red corn polenta, cast iron cornbread and whole cauliflower.
Our pick for #2 takes us to Washington, D.C.. Farmers & Distillers is an employee and producer-owned restaurant that works with the North Dakota Farmers Union to unbundle the industrial food chain by taking diners back to natural produce from family farms. Inspired by none other than George Washington, everything at this restaurant was created with a sense of integrity and industriousness.
Farmers & Distillers offers a vegan and vegetarian menu filled with plant-based entrees such as grain bowls and sweet potato ravioli. Diners can also rest assured that their meals will cause no harm to the environment, as Farmers & Distillers is a 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant. Further, visitors can enjoy handcrafted booze from Founding Spirits Distillery.
Next up at #3 we have CERU restaurants. Serving up Levantine cuisine, CERU is based out of London and has locations in the trendy neighborhoods of South Kensington and Soho. Levant refers to the Eastern Mediterranean region of Western Asia, and includes modern day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, and Palestine.
Serving up Levantine cuisine, CERU is based out of London and has locations in the trendy neighborhoods of South Kensington and Soho.
The Levantine area encompasses the fertile crescent, where humans first began agriculture. Its food includes variations on classics such as baba ganoush, hummus, and tabbouleh, as well as lesser known plates such as fadi, pancar, and hammera. Popular dishes at CERU play on these traditions. They are vegetarian friendly and best enjoyed with warm pita bread.
Coming in at #4 is The Plant, a Bay Area favorite with locations throughout San Francisco. Its contemporary Californian cuisine is made from organic ingredients that are often sourced from local farms. From fresh fruit smoothies to salads, sandwiches and wholesome grain bowls, The Plant offers a delicious take on clean eating.
Each of The Plant's restaurants was built with the greenest materials, and their practices focus on lowering emissions and impact on climate change. The Plant is a member of Eat Real, a nationally recognized program dedicated to measuring excellence among food and food-service operators that are committed to holistic nutrition and environmental stewardship.
The Plant is a member of Eat Real, a nationally recognized program dedicated to measuring excellence among food and food-service operators that are committed to holistic nutrition and environmental stewardship.
Last but not least we have Green Bar & Kitchen at #5. With two locations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this super food cafe offers an entirely vegan menu. Its dishes are created from locally-sourced ingredients and focus on being as flavorful as possible.
In addition to offering up plant-based meals, Green Bar & Kitchen provides several packages for juice cleanses. They feature juices with names such as Once in a Melon and Sweet Greens are Made of These. Health enthusiasts enjoy cleanses that range from half a day to a full week.
