Looking for vegetarian-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Green Elephant, Gritty McDuff's and Belleflower Brewing, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegetarian-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Portland's Cheap Vegetarian Destinations
Portland, Maine, boasts a vibrant array of budget-friendly dining destinations that prioritize plant-based flavors without breaking the bank. This collection spans a global palette, offering everything from the aromatic Thai dishes at Green Elephant and artisanal Italian slices at Pizzaiolo to the comforting American fare found at Gritty McDuff's and LB Kitchen. Whether you are looking for a quick Chinese-inspired treat at Uncharted Tea or a hearty sit-down meal, these local favorites prove that eating vegetarian in the Forest City is both diverse and affordable.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegetarian Restaurants in Portland | Cheap & Vegetarian
- Green Elephant · rated 5/5: 17 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Gritty McDuff's · rated 4/5: 16 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Belleflower Brewing · rated 4/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Novare Res · rated 4/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Another Round: 34 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Little Tap House: 33 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ocotillo: 32 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sabieng: 29 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar: 27 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sammy's Scoops: 27 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bayside American Cafe: 26 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Two Fat Cats Bakery West End: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Black Cow Burgers & Fries: 19 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Regards: 17 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- East Ender: 16 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Becky's Diner: 16 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bayou Kitchen: 15 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Local Sprouts: 14 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pizzaiolo: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- OTTO: 12 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Terlingua: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Flatbread Pizza: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Eventide Oyster Co: 10 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Eighty8 Donuts: 10 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Portland Pottery Cafe: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Duckfat: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Monte's Fine Foods: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Cheese Louise: 7 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Speckled Ax: 7 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ruby's: 6 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
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.
