Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Lady & Larder, Ivy at the Shore and Citrin, 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 2 upscale dining experiences
Discover upscale restaurants in Santa Monica with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Santa Monica's Upscale Plant Based Destinations
Experience the height of coastal sophistication with this curated selection of upscale dining destinations in Santa Monica that celebrate refined, plant-forward flavors. From the meticulous French techniques showcased at Citrin to the breezy, seafood
4 restaurants in Best Upscale Plant Based Restaurants in Santa Monica | Upscale & Plant Based
- Lady & Larder · rated 5/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ivy at the Shore: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Citrin · rated 4/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Petitgrain Boulangerie · rated 3/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
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.



