Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Queen City Exchange, Deeper Roots Coffee and Esoteric Brewery Company, 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 the best Cincinnati restaurants with plant based options. Highly rated spots with authentic plant based menu items.
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Cincinnati’s vibrant culinary landscape offers an impressive variety of plant-forward dining experiences that cater to every palate. This curated selection spans a wide range of global influences, including classic American fare, traditional British dishes, and the bold flavors of Thai and Mexican cuisine. Whether you are
29 restaurants in Best Cincinnati Restaurants with Plant Based Options | Top Rated
- Queen City Exchange · rated 5/5: 23 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Deeper Roots Coffee · rated 5/5: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Esoteric Brewery Company · rated 5/5: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Japp's · rated 5/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Delwood · rated 5/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- BLOC Coffee Company · rated 5/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Aglamesis Bro's · rated 5/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Comet · rated 4/5: 83 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- The Lackman · rated 4/5: 23 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Urban Artifact · rated 4/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dead Low Brewing Co. · rated 4/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Harmony Plant Fare · rated 4/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Stretch · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rhinegeist Brewery · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tillie's Lounge · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Growler House · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Pub at Rookwood Mews · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. British.
- Simply Rolled · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Macaron Bar · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Braxton Brewing Company · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Alive & Well · rated 3/5: 28 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mellotone Beer Project · rated 3/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tin Roof · rated 3/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Arnold's Bar and Grill · rated 3/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Carl's Deli · rated 5/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fowling Warehouse Cincinnati · rated 5/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pendleton Parlor · rated 5/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- O'Malley's in the Alley · rated 4/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Murphy's Pub · rated 3/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish 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.
