The Plot – American
The Plot invites diners into a world of culinary alchemy where plant-based ingredients are transformed into avant-garde masterpieces within a space that feels both modern and deeply rooted in the earth. Guests embark on a sensory journey through nightly tasting menus, savoring the delicate crunch of crispy rice risotto and the surprising, oceanic depth of a lion’s mane crab roll. Every plate, from the vibrant tang of kimchi pasta to the elegant daikon radish carpaccio, celebrates a zero-waste philosophy that turns sustainable dining into a sophisticated, soul-stirring celebration.
1733, South Coast Highway, Oceanside, 92054 +14422668200 https://theplotrestaurant.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, high-protein, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, diabetic, clean-eating, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, tlc, detox, raw-food, volumetrics, alkaline, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Nightly Tasting Menu - $55: Five fresh, chef-curated courses celebrating seasonal abundance and zero-waste philosophy. Dietary tags: Clean-Eating
- Plantscape Dinner Series - $65: Outdoor dining experience with live fire cooking stations and storytelling.
- New Year's Eve Tasting Menu - $65: Timeless and unexpected classic dishes reimagined by chefs Davin Waite and Travis Roe.
- Lion's Mane Crab Roll: Lion's mane mushrooms, spicy mayo (organic tofu base), sweet citrus. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Kimchi Pasta: Creamy mornay, garden kale, beans, house kimchi. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Crispy Rice Risotto: Flamenco sauce, mushroom bacon, zucchini. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Daikon Radish Carpaccio: Aged daikon, garden arugula, olive oil, fried dry-brine capers, rau ram, basil vinegar, scratch house parmesan. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Plot Breakfast Bowl: Crispy potatoes, plant-based eggs, plant-based sausage, charcoal-roasted tomatoes, garden greens, avocado, feta. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Holiday Meal Package - $35: Radish roast, sweet potato gratin, braised red cabbage, cornbread stuffing, garden collards, olive oil cake with oat caramel. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Thanksgiving Feast - $35: Meatless loaf (lentils and wild rice), firecracker greens and beans with chili ponzu, garlic ranch mashed potatoes, sticky carrots with maple, apple sage gravy, orange polenta cake with pear caramel. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Anda Kawa: Mint tea, almond, lime, cinnamon, orange peel.
- Chamoy Sour: Tart and spicy zero-proof cocktail.
- Squirt Gun: Sparkling grapefruit, charcoal salt rim.
- Cosmic Calm: Non-alcoholic take on a cosmopolitan.
- Bubbles Pairing - $35: Responsibly sourced sparkling selections.