Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Streeter's Tavern, Aster Hall and Corcoran's Grill & Pub, 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 3 upscale dining experiences
Discover upscale restaurants in Gold Coast with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Gold Coast's Upscale Plant Based Destinations
Experience the height of sophisticated dining in Chicago’s Gold Coast with this curated selection of upscale restaurants offering exceptional plant-based options. From the refined American flavors at Alpana and the classic French elegance of Margeaux Brasserie and Bistronomic to the vibrant Mexican artistry at Tzuco, there is a world of elevated cuisine to explore. Even traditional favorites like Fogo de Chão provide surprisingly lush vegetable-forward experiences, ensuring every palate finds something extraordinary in this prestigious neighborhood.
23 restaurants in Best Upscale Plant Based Restaurants in Gold Coast | Upscale & Plant Based
- Streeter's Tavern · rated 4/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Aster Hall · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Corcoran's Grill & Pub · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Spice House · rated 3/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Jake Melnick's Corner Tap: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Devil Dawgs: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Big Shoulders Coffee: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Penelope's Vegan Taqueria: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Gino's East: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Big Wig Tacos & Burritos: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Layla & Ringo's: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Margeaux Brasserie: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Fabcakes: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Can't Believe It's Not Meat: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Alpana: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Deep Purpl · rated 5/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- La Fournette · rated 4/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- The Fudge Pot · rated 4/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Sprinkles Cupcakes · rated 3/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Marisol: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Tzuco: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Bistronomic: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. French.
- Fogo de Chão: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Steakhouse is the most accurate.
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.
