Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Kame, Osamil and Pavé, 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 Herald Square restaurants with plant based options. Highly rated spots with authentic plant based menu items.
Herald Square's Premier Plant Based Destinations
Herald Square serves as a vibrant culinary crossroads where diners can find an exceptional variety of restaurants that cater to plant-based lifestyles without sacrificing flavor. This curated selection spans the globe, featuring everything from the sophisticated French offerings of Pavé and traditional Japanese fare at Shokudo to the rich Mediterranean heritage found at Çka ka Qellue. You can enjoy soulful Korean dishes at Osamil and Cho Dang Gol, hearty American classics at Take Care and Miss Nellie's, or fresh Italian favorites at Pronto Pasta & More. Each destination in this collection ensures that whether you are looking for a quick bite or a sit-down feast, there are plentiful options to satisfy every craving in the heart of Midtown.
30 restaurants in Best Herald Square Restaurants with Plant Based Options | Top Rated
- Kame · rated 5/5: 38 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Osamil · rated 5/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Pavé · rated 5/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Cho Dang Gol · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Take Care · rated 4.9/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Shokudo · rated 4.9/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Çka ka Qellue · rated 4.8/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Keens Steakhouse · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Planta · rated 4.6/5: 56 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cho Dang Gol · rated 4.6/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Hangawi · rated 4.6/5: 97 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- CHILI 美麗 · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Il Punto Ristorante · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Olde City · rated 4.6/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bubo · rated 4.6/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- The Landing · rated 4.6/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Dawson 39 · rated 4.6/5: 27 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ichiran · rated 4.5/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Woorijip · rated 4.5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Akdeniz · rated 4.5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- At nine Restaurant & Bar · rated 4.5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Poké Bar · rated 4.5/5: 34 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Veggie Grill · rated 4.5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kaijitsu · rated 4.5/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Leonetta · rated 4.5/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Andrews NYC Diner · rated 4.4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- KungFu Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Patzeria Perfect Pizza Pasta & Grill · rated 4.4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Zaytinya · rated 4.4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- BLACKBARN Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: 6 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.
