Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Albert's Bar, Tipsy Shanghai and The Three Monkeys, 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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Times Square's Upscale Plant Based Destinations
Discover a refined side of Times Square where plant-forward dining meets sophisticated elegance in the heart of the theater district. This curated selection showcases a diverse range of global flavors, from the Mediterranean zest of Loi Estiatorio and Estiatorio Milos to the refined French techniques found at Marseille and The Modern - The Bar Room. Whether you are craving the hearty comfort of American fare at The Landing, authentic Italian pastas at Il Punto Ristorante, or the precision of Japanese cuisine at Yakitori Torishin, these upscale destinations prove that vegetable-centric menus can be truly indulgent. Even traditional favorites like Keens Steakhouse and Mastro's offer elevated plant-based options, ensuring every diner experiences the best of New York City's culinary innovation.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Plant Based Restaurants in Times Square | Upscale & Plant Based
- Albert's Bar · rated 5/5: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tipsy Shanghai · rated 5/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- The Three Monkeys · rated 5/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pavé · rated 5/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Cho Dang Gol · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Chalong Southern Thai · rated 4.9/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Take Care · rated 4.9/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Omakase Osukaa · rated 4.8/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Casellula · rated 4.7/5: 59 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Keens Steakhouse · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Cho Dang Gol · rated 4.6/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- CHILI 美麗 · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Il Punto Ristorante · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Il Corso · rated 4.6/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- The Modern - The Bar Room · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- The Modern - The Bar Room · rated 4.6/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- The Landing · rated 4.6/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Dawson 39 · rated 4.6/5: 27 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ichiran · rated 4.5/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Mastro's · rated 4.5/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Bengal Tiger · rated 4.5/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Estiatorio Milos · rated 4.5/5: 21 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Akdeniz · rated 4.5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- At nine Restaurant & Bar · rated 4.5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Yakitori Torishin · rated 4.5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Farinella · rated 4.5/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Poké Bar · rated 4.5/5: 34 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Tuscany Steakhouse · rated 4.5/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Blue Seafood Bar · rated 4.5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Fresh From Hell · rated 4.5/5: 4 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.
