The Plant Cafe ~ San Francisco

There's something magical happening along the Embarcadero in San Francisco. The re-development is redesigning the city landscape and the vegan accouterments as well. The newly constructed Plant Cafe is a modern marvel along the Embarcadero that provides organic vegetarian and vegan cuisine in a beautiful setting overlooking the San Francisco Bay. But if you're not at the Embarcadero, don't worry, there are several other locations throughout the city and all are sustainably sensational. This is not a strictly vegetarian restaurant, but about half of the entrees on the menu are vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Moderately priced.
Omnivore, Gluten-free, Vegetarian and Vegan Friendly

Border Grill ~ Los Angeles, CA & Las Vegas, NV

Drop everything and run for the border, The Border Grill that is. This Mexican inspired food is fresh and delicious!  As soon as you get seated you are served a basket of crisp chips and a selection of very authentic salsas.  This grill has swag, not to mention a mission of sustainability and can make many dishes sans meat and a few sans dairy.  If you’re vegan and still not convinced, just ask your server if they have any other dishes that can be prepared vegan and then get ready to sit back and listen to her spew of a variety of mouth watering options. I’m not kidding, you won’t believe your ears. Three of the vegetarians in my party ordered off the menu. I could have ordered off the menu but opted for one of their vegan specialty dishes, Portobello mushroom and greens layered with roasted red peppers and black bean puree, served with a fire roasted tomato sauce and a side of red, white, and green rice. You gotta try it, and just for kicks pair your meal with their signature blood orange margarita (alcoholic) or a white peach-ade (non-alcoholic). I swear the food melted in my mouth. We ate at their Las Vegas restaurant located in the Mandalay Bay hotel but there are several other Southern California locations as well.  Oh, and your omnivore friends will love it too….Enjoy!

Small Plates, Dinner Plates
Moderately priced

Omnivore, Vegetarian and Vegan Friendly

Slice of Life ~ Sebastopol, CA

Located in the heart of Sebastopol right next door to the Whole Foods Market. This little restaurant has big ideas for vegetarian faire. Specializing in wholesome American, Italian and Mexican cuisine where the food is both nutritious and delicious. The variety of pizzas feature five different cheese options (and three of those options are vegan!).  Other plentiful entrees include salads, vegetable plates, nachos, tostadas, tofu rancheros, lasagna, and a fabulous selection of vegan desserts. Drinks range from smoothies, milkshakes, protein shakes, fresh squeezed juices, sparkling everything and they even a offer a selection of beer and organic wine.  Located right on Hwy 116. A convenient stop on the way to Guerneville or Jenner. Very casual and moderately priced.
Drinks and Sides $3 - $7
Entrees $7 - $11
Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly