Looking for vegan-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Green Elephant, Gritty McDuff's and Belleflower Brewing, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegan-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best Portland restaurants with vegan options. Highly rated spots with authentic vegan menu items.
Portland's Premier Vegan Destinations
Portland, Maine’s celebrated food scene offers a wealth of inclusive dining options where plant-based diners can enjoy the city's best flavors alongside their meat-eating companions. This curated selection features a diverse range of cuisines, including fresh coastal seafood at Eventide Oyster Co, vibrant Thai dishes from Green Elephant, and elevated American comfort food at spots like Duckfat and LB Kitchen. Whether you are craving authentic Japanese flavors, hearty Italian plates, or a casual meal at a local brewery, these top-tier restaurants ensure that high-quality vegan choices are always on the menu.
30 restaurants in Best Portland Restaurants with Vegan Options | Top Rated
- Green Elephant · rated 5/5: 12 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Gritty McDuff's · rated 4/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Belleflower Brewing · rated 4/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Novare Res · rated 4/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Another Round: 30 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Little Tap House: 26 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ocotillo: 20 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sabieng: 16 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Regards: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Portland Pottery Cafe: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Local Sprouts: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- East Ender: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Terlingua: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Black Cow Burgers & Fries: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bayside American Cafe: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Speckled Ax: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Eventide Oyster Co: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Flatbread Pizza: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Monte's Fine Foods: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Eighty8 Donuts: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cheese Louise: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Becky's Diner: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sammy's Scoops: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Duckfat: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Uncharted Tea: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Coffee By Design (CBD): 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ruby's: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bayou Kitchen: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- LB Kitchen · rated 4/5: 1 vegan-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.
