Looking for vegan-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Festa Wine & Cocktail Lounge, Jane the Bakery and Kippu, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegan-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover upscale restaurants in Hayes Valley with vegan options. Budget-friendly vegan dining.
Hayes Valley's Upscale Vegan Destinations
Hayes Valley serves as a premier destination for sophisticated diners seeking upscale plant-based experiences across a remarkable range of global cuisines. This collection highlights the neighborhood’s culinary versatility, featuring refined French plates at Absinthe Brasserie & Bar, elegant Japanese flavors at Uji, and iconic American fare at Zuni Café and Nightbird. From the intimate atmosphere of an Italian wine lounge to innovative takes on steakhouse and seafood traditions, these high-end establishments offer an elevated approach to vegan-friendly dining in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Vegan Restaurants in Hayes Valley | Upscale & Vegan
- Festa Wine & Cocktail Lounge · rated 5/5: 37 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Jane the Bakery · rated 5/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kippu · rated 5/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Anina · rated 4/5: 23 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Woods Lowside · rated 4/5: 15 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pokebola · rated 4/5: 14 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Hayes Street Grill · rated 4/5: 14 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Afterwork Bar · rated 4/5: 12 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Linden Room · rated 4/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Souvla · rated 4/5: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- The Bird · rated 4/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sixth Course · rated 4/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Marufuku Ramen · rated 4/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Biergarten · rated 4/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. German.
- Churchill · rated 3/5: 29 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- a Mano: 17 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Rad Radish: 15 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Los Hermanos Taqueria: 14 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Shizen: 13 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Xebec: 12 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Rintaro: 12 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Turtle Tower: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Brenda's French Soul Food: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sheba Piano Lounge: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Ethiopian.
- Nojo Ramen Tavern: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- RT Rotisserie: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Hazie's: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Estela's Fresh Sandwiches: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- NaYa Dessert Cafe: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Metro Caffe: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
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.
