Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Lady & Larder, Ivy at the Shore and Citrin, 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 1 fine dining dining experiences
Discover fine dining restaurants in Santa Monica with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Santa Monica's Fine Dining Plant Based Destinations
Santa Monica’s coastal elegance provides the perfect backdrop for a sophisticated exploration of high-end plant-based dining. This curated selection highlights the artistry of French culinary techniques, where seasonal vegetables are transformed into exquisite, multi-course masterpieces. Establishments like Citrin lead the way in this refined category, offering diners an upscale atmosphere where sustainable ingredients meet world-class service.
4 restaurants in Best Fine Dining Plant Based Restaurants in Santa Monica | Fine Dining & Plant Based
- Lady & Larder · rated 5/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ivy at the Shore: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Citrin · rated 4/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Petitgrain Boulangerie · rated 3/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
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.



