Looking for dairy-free-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Atlas Tap Room, Sammy's on 2nd and Novela, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry dairy-free-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover affordable restaurants in SOMA with dairy free options. Budget-friendly dairy free dining.
SOMA's Affordable Dairy Free Destinations
Explore a vibrant selection of affordable, dairy-free dining destinations across SOMA, where diverse international flavors meet budget-friendly menus. This curated collection spans everything from the zesty Vietnamese dishes at Spice Kit and Japanese specialties at Kona's Street Market to classic American comfort food at Atlas Tap Room and The Bird. Whether you are craving a hearty meal at Buckhorn or a casual outdoor bite at Spark Social SF, these local favorites ensure you can enjoy the neighborhood's best steakhouse, Middle Eastern, and Indian influences without the dairy.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Dairy Free Restaurants in SOMA | Affordable & Dairy Free
- Atlas Tap Room · rated 4/5: 10 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sammy's on 2nd · rated 4/5: 8 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Novela · rated 4/5: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Hotel Utah Saloon · rated 3/5: 7 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kona's Street Market · rated 3/5: 7 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Spark Social SF · rated 2/5: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Curry & Kabab: 31 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Omakase: 28 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Saap Ver: 27 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Buckhorn: 18 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Mr. East Kitchen: 16 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Asha Tea House: 13 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Marlowe: 12 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Okane: 11 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Taksim: 9 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- El Porteño: 9 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish * Mexican.
- Atwater Tavern: 8 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Luke's Lobster: 8 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Red's Java House: 8 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Venue: 7 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fogo de Chão: 7 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. o is a "Ste.
- Oren's Hummus: 6 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Super Duper Burgers: 6 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Lao Table: 6 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Mehfil Indian Restaurant: 6 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Boochmania: 6 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Bird: 5 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Working Girls' Cafe: 5 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mel's Drive-In: 5 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Underdogs Cantina: 5 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
