Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Winchester Public House, The Station on Ingersoll and Nightingale Cocktail, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover fine dining restaurants in Des Moines with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Des Moines's Fine Dining Plant Based Destinations
Des Moines offers a sophisticated culinary landscape where upscale dining meets innovative plant-based preparations. This curated selection highlights premier destinations like 801 Chophouse, where the traditional steakhouse atmosphere is elevated by thoughtful vegetarian and vegan-friendly alternatives. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or seeking a refined evening out, these establishments provide an elegant setting to enjoy high-end meatless cuisine in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Fine Dining Plant Based Restaurants in Des Moines | Fine Dining & Plant Based
- Winchester Public House · rated 4/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Station on Ingersoll · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Nightingale Cocktail · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- G. Mig's 5th Street Pub · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Al's Dairy Freeze · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dough Co Pizza · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Trostel's Greenbriar · rated 3/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- The Green Olive: 31 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Friedrichs Coffee: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tasty Tacos: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- El Bait Shop: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Clyde's Fine Diner: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Iowa Beef Steakhouse: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Skip's: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Motley School Tavern: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sakari Sushi Lounge: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Drake Diner: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Grounds For Celebration: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Gameday: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Francie's Bar & Grill: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Urban Cellar: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Scooter's Coffee: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Palmer's Deli: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Zombie Burger & Drink Lab: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Palmer's Deli & Market: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- W-Tao Sushi: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Fresko: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean (often associated with "fresh.
- India Star: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Tom Archer's: 5 plant-based-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.
