Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Meli, Himalayan Restaurant and Fontano's Pizza and Subs, 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 upscale restaurants in South Loop with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
South Loop's Upscale Plant Based Destinations
Discover the sophisticated side of meat-free dining in Chicago’s vibrant South Loop, where upscale plant-based options are redefining the neighborhood's culinary landscape. This curated selection highlights the bold flavors of Spanish cuisine, offering elegant dishes that celebrate seasonal produce and traditional techniques. At destinations like Mercat a la Planxa, diners can enjoy a refined atmosphere while exploring a menu rich with innovative vegetable-forward creations.
18 restaurants in Best Upscale Plant Based Restaurants in South Loop | Upscale & Plant Based
- Meli · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Himalayan Restaurant: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Fontano's Pizza and Subs: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Cafecito: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Lowcountry South Loop: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Mercat a la Planxa: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Mikami: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Chicago Curry House: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Señoritas Cantina: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Half Sour: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Flo & Santos: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- AO Hawaiian Hideout: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Necessary Coffee: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Little Branch Cafe: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sofi Restaurant: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Chengdu Bistro: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Chinese.
- Nepal House: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Indian.
- Chicago Waffles: 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.
