Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Revel Cafe and Bar, El Taco Loco and The Ruby Slipper Cafe, 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 New Orleans restaurants with plant based options. Highly rated spots with authentic plant based menu items.
New Orleans's Premier Plant Based Destinations
New Orleans is famous for its rich culinary heritage, and this curated collection highlights the city's best spots where plant-based diners can enjoy a seat at the table. From the classic French flavors at Tartine and fresh seafood staples at Desire Oyster Bar to the vibrant Mexican dishes at El Taco Loco, these eateries prove that the Big Easy offers something for every palate. Whether you are grabbing a casual bite at St Roch Market or enjoying American comfort food at The Ruby Slipper Cafe, you will find diverse menus that celebrate both local tradition and modern, vegetable-forward cooking.
8 restaurants in Best New Orleans Restaurants with Plant Based Options | Top Rated
- Revel Cafe and Bar · rated 4/5: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- El Taco Loco · rated 4/5: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- The Ruby Slipper Cafe · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Desire Oyster Bar · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Liuzza's by the Track · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tartine · rated 3/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- St. James Cheese Company · rated 4/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- St Roch Market · rated 4/5: 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.
