Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Central District Brewing, Lustre Pearl and The Coffehouse at Caroline, 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-rated dining experiences
Discover the best Downtown Austin restaurants with plant based options. Highly rated spots with authentic plant based menu items.
Downtown Austin's Premier Plant Based Destinations
Discover the best of downtown Austin’s dining scene with this curated collection of restaurants that prioritize high-quality plant-based options without sacrificing variety. From classic American fare and rustic Italian pizzas to vibrant Mexican, Japanese, and Middle Eastern flavors, there is a menu to satisfy every craving. Whether you are planning a night at a premier steakhouse or a casual afternoon at a local beer garden, these spots offer inclusive dining experiences in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Downtown Austin Restaurants with Plant Based Options | Top Rated
- Central District Brewing · rated 5/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Lustre Pearl · rated 5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Coffehouse at Caroline · rated 4/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rosen's Bagels · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Codependent Cocktails + Coffee · rated 2/5: 24 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bull & Bowl: 33 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Anthem: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Iron Works Barbecue: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cedar Door: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tacodeli: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Caroline: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Swim Club: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Via 313 Pizza: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Fogo de Chão: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Swift's Attic: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Péché: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Eureka: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Meat & Bread: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Arlo Grey: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- The Well: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Banger's Sausage House and Beer Garden · rated 4/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Unbarlievable · rated 3/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Velvet Taco: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Uchibā: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Zanzibar: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Mr Sandwich: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Walton's Fancy & Staple: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Burger Bar: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Sammie's: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- Super Burrito: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Mexican.
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.
