Looking for vegetarian-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Green Elephant, Gritty McDuff's and Belleflower Brewing, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegetarian-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover upscale restaurants in Portland with vegetarian options. Budget-friendly vegetarian dining.
Portland's Upscale Vegetarian Destinations
Portland, Maine’s coastal charm sets the stage for a sophisticated plant-forward dining scene that blends local ingredients with elevated techniques. This curated collection features refined Italian plates at Leeward and wood-fired American excellence at Fore Street Restaurant and Central Provisions, alongside the inventive Japanese flavors of Mr. Tuna. Whether you are enjoying a craft pairing at Belleflower Brewing or a polished experience at Speckled Ax, these destinations offer the city's premier upscale vegetarian experiences.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Vegetarian Restaurants in Portland | Upscale & Vegetarian
- Green Elephant · rated 5/5: 17 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Gritty McDuff's · rated 4/5: 16 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Belleflower Brewing · rated 4/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Novare Res · rated 4/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Another Round: 34 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Little Tap House: 33 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ocotillo: 32 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sabieng: 29 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar: 27 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sammy's Scoops: 27 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bayside American Cafe: 26 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Two Fat Cats Bakery West End: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Black Cow Burgers & Fries: 19 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Regards: 17 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- East Ender: 16 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Becky's Diner: 16 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bayou Kitchen: 15 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Local Sprouts: 14 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pizzaiolo: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- OTTO: 12 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Terlingua: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Flatbread Pizza: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Eventide Oyster Co: 10 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Eighty8 Donuts: 10 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Portland Pottery Cafe: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Duckfat: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Monte's Fine Foods: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Cheese Louise: 7 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Speckled Ax: 7 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ruby's: 6 vegetarian-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.
