Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Festa Wine & Cocktail Lounge, Acme Bread and Fort Point Beer Company, 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 San Francisco restaurants with plant based options. Highly rated spots with authentic plant based menu items.
San Francisco's Premier Plant Based Destinations
San Francisco is a premier destination for diners seeking diverse flavors that cater to plant-based lifestyles without sacrificing variety or taste. This curated selection highlights the city's best spots for everything from fresh Japanese sushi and hearty Italian pasta to classic American comfort food and refined French fare. Whether you are looking for a quick bite at a local cafe or a sophisticated evening of Middle Eastern spices and coastal seafood, these restaurants ensure every guest finds a delicious, vegetable-forward dish to enjoy.
30 restaurants in Best San Francisco Restaurants with Plant Based Options | Top Rated
- Festa Wine & Cocktail Lounge · rated 5/5: 36 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Acme Bread · rated 5/5: 29 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fort Point Beer Company · rated 5/5: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Freddie's Sandwiches · rated 5/5: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Salad Place & Rotisserie · rated 5/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ocean Beach Cafe · rated 5/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- La Promenade Cafe · rated 5/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- California Kahve · rated 5/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- upcider · rated 5/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Beretta · rated 5/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Blue Plate · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Last Drop Tavern · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Barrel Room · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sequoia Sake tasting room · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Excelsior Coffee · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Super Duper Burgers · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kippu · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Jane the Bakery · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Devil's Teeth Baking Company · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Angelina's Cafe · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Boudin Bakery & Museum · rated 5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Occidental Cigar Club · rated 4/5: 47 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mandarin House SF · rated 4/5: 37 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Sool Bar and Lounge · rated 4/5: 34 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- The Epicurean Trader · rated 4/5: 27 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Equator · rated 4/5: 27 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Stud · rated 4/5: 22 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Asiento · rated 4/5: 20 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Anina · rated 4/5: 20 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Treasury · rated 4/5: 19 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.
