Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Atlas Tap Room, Southside Spirit House and Sammy's on 2nd, 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 33 affordable dining experiences
Discover affordable restaurants in SOMA with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
SOMA's Affordable Plant Based Destinations
Discover a vibrant array of budget-friendly, plant-forward dining options tucked away in the heart of San Francisco's SOMA neighborhood. This curated selection spans a global palate, offering everything from savory Vietnamese and Indian dishes to hearty American classics and Japanese favorites. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at a lively social hub like Spark Social SF or enjoying a relaxed meal at Flour & Branch, these spots prove that eating green in the city can be both delicious and affordable.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Plant Based Restaurants in SOMA | Affordable & Plant Based
- Atlas Tap Room · rated 4/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Southside Spirit House · rated 4/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sammy's on 2nd · rated 4/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Local Edition · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Novela · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Press Club · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kona's Street Market · rated 3/5: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Hotel Utah Saloon · rated 3/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Spark Social SF · rated 2/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Asha Tea House: 36 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Oren's Hummus: 30 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Omakase: 25 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Okane: 21 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Curry & Kabab: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Taksim: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Saap Ver: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Marlowe: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mr. East Kitchen: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- The Venue: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Buckhorn: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- El Porteño: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish * Mexican.
- Lao Table: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Atwater Tavern: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Luke's Lobster: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Underdogs Cantina: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- The Bird: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Boochmania: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Joyride Pizza: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Mehfil Indian Restaurant: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Momo's: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Tibetan.
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.
