Top Ten Best Vegetarian Restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area

Featured businesses: Top Ten places, New Additions and Latest Reviews of Bay Area Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants and businesses

Business must be vegetarian with a minimum of 10 reviews to be featured in a top ten list - This is subject to change at any time

Top Rated Restaurants

1. Merit Vegetarian
4.71 / 5.0
14 reviews
2. Basil Cha Cha Vegetarian Bistro
4.55 / 5.0
10 reviews
3. Pizza Plaza
4.5 / 5.0
34 reviews
4. Flacos
4.5 / 5.0
12 reviews
5. Souley Vegan
4.5 / 5.0
10 reviews
6. Vegetarian House
4.47 / 5.0
15 reviews
7. Garden Fresh
4.44 / 5.0
27 reviews
8. Millennium
4.39 / 5.0
35 reviews
9. Gracias Madre
4.38 / 5.0
16 reviews
10. Cha-Ya
4.36 / 5.0
22 reviews
 

Most Reviewed Restaurants

1. Millennium 4.39 / 5.0
35 reviews
2. Pizza Plaza 4.5 / 5.0
34 reviews
3. Cafe Gratitude 4.07 / 5.0
30 reviews
4. Garden Fresh 4.44 / 5.0
27 reviews
5. Golden Era 3.59 / 5.0
27 reviews
6. Cha-Ya 4.36 / 5.0
22 reviews
7. Good Karma 4.25 / 5.0
22 reviews
8. Herbivore 3.88 / 5.0
21 reviews
9. Golden Lotus 4.03 / 5.0
20 reviews
10. Shangri-La 4.11 / 5.0
19 reviews
     

Top Reviewers

greg 133 reviews
tammy 106 reviews
Vegan Living 91 reviews
sunny 80 reviews
chris 79 reviews
LHLisavegan 58 reviews
Becca 39 reviews
Warren 37 reviews
funcrunch 37 reviews
grrlburn 34 reviews
 

UG Editors Choice

Basil Cha Cha Vegetarian Bistro 4.55 / 5.0
Black China Bakery 4.5 / 5.0
Cha-Ya 3.81 / 5.0
Garden Fresh 4.44 / 5.0
Malabar Cafe 3.88 / 5.0
Merit Vegetarian 4.71 / 5.0
Udupi Palace 4.1 / 5.0
   

Newest Restaurant Additions

Thai Idea Vegetarian - San Francisco
Pearl of the Ocean - Santa Cruz
Scream Sorbet - Oakland
Chaat India Cuisine - Sunnyvale
Source - San Francisco
Royal Greens - San Jose
Cafe Lotus - Fairfax
Anokha Cuisine of India - Novato
Pepples Donut Farm - Oakland
Loving Hut - Sacramento
 

Top Viewed

1. Cha-Ya 37498 views
2. Saravana Bhavan 35458 views
3. Vegetarian House 32160 views
4. Garden Fresh 30603 views
5. Good Karma 28473 views
6. Millennium 25390 views
7. Pizza Plaza 23651 views
8. Tofoo Com Chay 21768 views
9. Merit Vegetarian 19976 views
10. Golden Lotus 16920 views
     

Non Restaurants

   

Top Rated

1. Animal Place
5 / 5.0
11 reviews
2. Body Technician
5 / 5.0
7 reviews
3. The Stanford Inn
4.83 / 5.0
9 reviews
4. Rainbow Grocery
4.79 / 5.0
14 reviews
5. MaggieMudd
4.78 / 5.0
30 reviews
6. Other Avenues
4.56 / 5.0
9 reviews
 

Newest Additions

Connie Tritt CPA - Richmond
Olive Tree Organic - St Helena
Clean Rooter & Plumbing - San Jose
Trader Joe's - Oakland
Trader Joe's - Emeryville
Trader Joe's - Berkeley
Whole Foods Market - Capitola
Youth Empowered Action Camp - Santa Cruz
O'Grady Law Group - San Francisco
Trader Joe's - San Jose
     

Latest Reviews and Comments

VEGAN

2012-01-08
Herbivore
Love the bright, airy interior and good menu selection. Service is friendly, although too relaxed for my water-drinking comfort. 4 out of 5 stars
Vegan Living

2012-01-03
Thai Garden Restaurant
I no longer recommend this mixed Thai restaurant. While the owner understands vegan requirements and has served me many times in 15+ years, on my last visit there was a chunk of chicken in my yellow curry vegetarian dish. While he graciously apologized and took the item off my bill, I will not return. It's only a matter of time before mistakes such as that are made in a meat serving restaurant. 1 out of 5 stars
Vegan Living

2011-12-28
Wild Pepper Chinese Restaurant
I enjoyed a multi-dish meal here, with fresh veggies, inventive dishes, some hot and spicy just as I like them. A fried spring roll came with avocado inside, unusual for rolls that are fried. The veggie chicken dish had nice flavor and texture. Gracious service, nice interior and furnishings, super clean bathroom. 4 out of 5 stars
kmeldrum

2011-12-22
Radiance Cuisine at Open Secret Bookstore
I love this restaurant. The food is vegan, healthy and delicious. The owners (Jerry and Kilimba) are always there making sure that everything is done to perfection. It's very informal; you order and pay at the register, then they call your name when your food is ready. 5 out of 5 stars
sunny

2011-12-13
Thai Idea Vegetarian
excellent, pumpkin curry is the most popular dish. v11 Som Tum, Green papaya salad, v32 Pumpkin Curry-most popular curry, even I like it v35 spicy lemongrass "beef", v40 Pad Priksod, peppers with jalapeno, v47 pad woonsen-silver noodle, v49 prarm-peanut sauce, pad thai firecracker fried banana, coconut ice cream comes with peanuts with strawberry or chocolate 5 out of 5 stars
LHLisavegan

2011-12-05
Thai Idea Vegetarian
Not a great neighborhood and could have done without the tv in the place. BUT: The food is delicious and it's presented so artfully. I'll definitely be back. I know someone who said their medium spice was hot so that's what I ordered and I found it too mild, but still tasty. It's wonderful to have Thai food without worrying about fish sauce, and when we said no egg, they knew what vegan is. 4.5 out of 5 stars
sunny

2011-11-10
Vegan Local Love Services
Macadamia Miso Salad. Cilantro Infused Tofu Satay Skewers with a Peanut Sauce: Skewers of Cilantro braised tofu with a side of rich and creamy peanut sauce and a second side of Moroccan Citrus Cilantro Dipping Sauce.Creamy Brown Rice Vegetable LAsagna : Layers of Brown Rice LAsagna Seasonal local Vegetables, herbed Tofu Ricotta, topped with a creamy "Alfredo" Sauce 5 out of 5 stars
lydiaskitchen

2011-11-07
Lydia's Kitchen Cafe
This is Tess from Lydia's Kitchen Cafe, the new incarnation of Lydia's Lovin Foods Restaurant. I wanted to let you all know that we are open. Sorry that I had to post a review to do that! check out our website at: www.lydiaskitchencafe.com and also check us out on Yelp! We hope to see you soon. :) 5 out of 5 stars
sunny

2011-11-07
Thai Place II
Fancy place where you can take a date for dinner without blowing your budget. pumpkin Curry is their all time best dish. "Pop" the vegetarian owner wants will do his best to please his customers. 5 out of 5 stars
Vegan Living

2011-10-14
Thai Idea Vegetarian
Delicious Thai food, extensive menu, all dishes already vegan or can be prepared so. Service was gracious, friendly, and fast. I enjoyed a vegan Thai iced tea, the Som Tum green papaya salad, Massaman (yellow) curry that included potato and green veggies in coconut sauce. Great to be able to know for sure that no fish sauce is used in this restaurant. Beer and wine license coming soon. 5 out of 5 stars
hugpete

2011-09-17
Pearl of the Ocean
Food was delicious! All the sauces are vegan, which makes most of the menu vegan. There are a handful of meat/fish dishes, as well as some items with yogurt, but the staff is knowledgeable and/or quite willing to double check things. Several "sampler" type dishes make it easy to try many things. Will definitely return. Only reason for the 4.5 (instead of 5) score is it's a little pricey 4.5 out of 5 stars
Vegan Living

2011-09-02
Flacos
Only getting better with creative new menu offerings, including a dish they call Huarache, on a thick house made corn tortilla. Service was good, and there are plans to expand into other states and countries, per Antonio, the owner. Good to see the veg community supporting Flacos. 5 out of 5 stars
ericgoldman

2011-07-22
Royal Greens
If you like Taiwanese food and are looking for a vegetarian version, this may be a good choice. Otherwise, if you're willing to make the drive (or if it's more convenient), we definitely recommend Garden Fresh in Mountain View over this place for very similar food. Garden Fresh is slightly cheaper, less greasy, better tasting and all vegan. 3 out of 5 stars
Vegan Living

2011-07-20
Cinnaholic
I brought three dozen cinnamon rolls with various frostings and toppings to my ex-coworkers this morning. It was also the first time I had tasted these rolls as well. Excellent and delicious. Service was terrific, everything ready at promised time, just as discussed. Gooey, sticky, moist, fluffy. Definitely not health food, but a nice occasional treat. 5 out of 5 stars
LHLisavegan

2011-07-20
Nature's Express
I wish this was in San Francisco! The negatives: out of many things, rather surly service, & check your food before you leave to make sure it is as ordered. One of our things wasn't. Healthy & delicious black bean whole wheat southwestern burger & sweet potato fries. Excellent garden pilaf too. 4.5 out of 5 stars
kmeldrum

2011-07-07
Scream Sorbet
This is the BEST sorbet I've ever had. The fruit flavors taste just like the real fruit only better. The nut based sorbet is rich and creamy like ice cream. It's expensive but well worth the price. 5 out of 5 stars
quinoamania

2011-06-26
Pizza Plaza
My meat-eating husband enjoyed the chick-fu pizza as much as I did, which was a lot! The price was reasonable, and we even enjoyed the leftovers the next day. Definitely plan to go back. 4.5 out of 5 stars
jordanrothstein

2011-06-04
Cho Vegi House
Very vegan-friendly. Of 68 main dishes & appetizers, 66 are vegan; other 2 use egg. Of 3 desserts, 1 is vegan, mango sticky rice. Carrot juice, soy milk. We had kabocha squash curry & vegetable soup. Tasty & fresh, Thai herbs, spicy, not too oily or salty, yum. Brown rice or white; brown rice mix w Thai black rice. Service friendly & fast. Quiet enough to have a conversation. Modern art on walls. 5 out of 5 stars
hughbc

2011-06-02
Gather
My current favorite restaurant. Only a few vegan dishes, but they are all terrific. Kale Caesar (the kale is cooked) is the best vegan version of a Caesar Salad I have tried. Gather elevates the lowly mushroom sandwich to an amazing level (a must!). They also always offer a delicious vegan pizza. This kitchen really knows what they are doing! 5 out of 5 stars
veggiegrrrl

2011-05-29
No Worries
yummy. i went with my filipino friend who is NOT vegetarian. i'm vegan. he didn't like it. he said the fake meat had an aftertaste. i LOVED it and will go back again with him! the chicken adobo (like mock duck) rocks! ask for no tomato garnish if you don't dig tomatos. 3 out of 5 stars
veggiegrrrl

2011-05-29
Flacos
best mexican food EVER! wish they would open another store in the SF or peninsula. 5 out of 5 stars
jordanrothstein

2011-05-27
Green Papaya
I called them with questions. A waitress said they don't use fish sauce, shrimp paste, or any other ingredients from animals, and they never used those in the past. She heard that some customers say they used those things, she doesn't know why they say that. I don't know what to think now. It's hard to sort this out. 4 out of 5 stars
LHLisavegan

2011-05-20
Souley Vegan
Yum! Fantastic collard greens, mac & cheese, lentils, & strawberry ginger drink. Now want to try the sweet potato pie, yams, black eyed peas, cornbread, mashed potatoes & gravy, and probably other things too, but it will be hard not to order the collard greens, mac & cheese, and lentils again. Very friendly workers too. 4.5 out of 5 stars
Vegan Living

2011-05-16
Loving Hut
The service was fast and friendly, with good food in a spacious and spotlessly clean dining environment. Numerous Bay to Breakers runners were having lunch during my visit. I enjoyed the won ton and noodle soup, fresh spring rolls, and vegan cheese cake. 4.5 out of 5 stars
sunny

2011-05-05
Source
Owned by two brothers-1 is veg. Larger vegan dessert menu on weekends. Great food but the portions are small. They strive to make fresh bread 3 times a day. I was there one night there were 8 employees and 5 customers. If business is slow, maybe send some employees home. To find this place, it's one block from the roundabout. Look for the HUGE bill board and outdoor seats. parking n front 4 out of 5 stars