Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl, Albert's Bar and Tipsy Shanghai, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 77 affordable dining experiences
Discover affordable restaurants in Midtown East with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Midtown East's Affordable Plant Based Destinations
Discover a vibrant selection of affordable, plant-based dining destinations tucked away in the bustling streets of Midtown East. This curated collection spans a global palette, featuring everything from the delicate French flavors of Pavé and authentic Chinese dishes at Tipsy Shanghai to the bold Thai spices of Tam Mai Thai. Whether you are looking for a quick Japanese meal at Tensai Udon House or a relaxed American experience at Albert's Bar, these eateries offer satisfying meat-free options that are as kind to your wallet as they are to the planet.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Plant Based Restaurants in Midtown East | Affordable & Plant Based
- Ke Aloha Sushi & Poke Bowl · rated 5/5: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Albert's Bar · rated 5/5: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tipsy Shanghai · rated 5/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Devocion · rated 5/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Malone's Irish Bar & Grill · rated 5/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Hugh · rated 5/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pavé · rated 5/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Yezo Isankaya · rated 4.9/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Take Care · rated 4.9/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Shokudo · rated 4.9/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Tensai Udon House · rated 4.8/5: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Omakase Osukaa · rated 4.8/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Cafe Luce · rated 4.7/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Casellula · rated 4.7/5: 59 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Le Botaniste · rated 4.6/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Il Corso · rated 4.6/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lan Larb Esan · rated 4.6/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- The Modern - The Bar Room · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- The Modern - The Bar Room · rated 4.6/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Bubo · rated 4.6/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Two Boots Pizza · rated 4.6/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Mastro's · rated 4.5/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Estiatorio Milos · rated 4.5/5: 21 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Akdeniz · rated 4.5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Osteria Laguna · rated 4.5/5: 27 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Isle of Capri · rated 4.5/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Le Botaniste Organic Vegetarian Wine Bar · rated 4.5/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Kaijitsu · rated 4.5/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Urbanspace Vanderbilt · rated 4.4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Quality Italian · rated 4.4/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
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.
