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: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Tasting Menus
Chef-curated multi-course experiences highlighting seasonal and zero-waste innovation.
- Nightly Tasting Menu - $55: Five fresh, chef-curated courses celebrating seasonal abundance and zero-waste philosophy. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Plantscape Dinner Series - $65: Outdoor dining experience with live fire cooking stations and storytelling. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- New Year's Eve Tasting Menu - $65: Timeless and unexpected classic dishes reimagined by chefs Davin Waite and Travis Roe. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
Main Courses
- Lion's Mane Crab Roll: Lion's mane mushrooms, spicy mayo (organic tofu base), sweet citrus. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchi Pasta: Creamy mornay, garden kale, beans, house kimchi. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Rice Risotto: Flamenco sauce, mushroom bacon, zucchini. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daikon Radish Carpaccio: Aged daikon, garden arugula, olive oil, fried dry-brine capers, rau ram, basil vinegar, scratch house parmesan. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Plot Breakfast Bowl: Crispy potatoes, plant-based eggs, plant-based sausage, charcoal-roasted tomatoes, garden greens, avocado, feta. Available at: breakfast, brunch
Holiday Meals
Pre-order holiday specials for pickup.
- Holiday Meal Package - $35: Radish roast, sweet potato gratin, braised red cabbage, cornbread stuffing, garden collards, olive oil cake with oat caramel. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
Zero-proof botanical sips and curated pairings.
- Anda Kawa: Mint tea, almond, lime, cinnamon, orange peel. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Chamoy Sour: Tart and spicy zero-proof cocktail. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Squirt Gun: Sparkling grapefruit, charcoal salt rim. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cosmic Calm: Non-alcoholic take on a cosmopolitan. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Bubbles Pairing - $35: Responsibly sourced sparkling selections. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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