Whether you are a vegetarian or just trying to eat healthier, there are plenty of vegetarian restaurants in San Francisco that can satisfy all of your needs. Here are a few of the best.
Ananda Fuara
Located in the Civic Center district, Ananda Fuara is a vegetarian/vegan restaurant run by students of spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy. He is an Indian guru, who is known for his healthy lifestyle practices in the United States.
Ananda Fuara serves classic California style vegetarian cuisine. The restaurant uses organic ingredients whenever possible.
The restaurant has an extensive menu that includes items for both vegetarians and vegans. There are a variety of vegetarian sandwiches, salads and desserts. They also offer special loose teas.
Al’s Place
Located in the Mission District, AL’s Place is a restaurant that focuses on vegetables. It has been named as one of the best new restaurants in the United States by Bon Appetit magazine. It has also been named as the best vegetarian restaurant in the Bay Area.
AL’s Place has been open for five and a half years and has received many accolades. It has been awarded a Michelin star. It is also the best new restaurant in the United States, according to Bon Appetit magazine.
Burma Love
Located in the Mission district of San Francisco, Burma Love is an upscale restaurant serving up Burmese style food. The restaurant is not entirely vegetarian but has many dishes that are vegetarian-friendly. It is also known for its cocktails. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to treat yourself, Burma Love is a great choice.
Burmese cuisine has a lot of hearty dishes, ranging from samusa-style dumplings to wok-tossed meat. One of the most popular vegetarian dishes at Burma Love is the vegetarian fried rice.
Golden Era
Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, this Chinese influenced vegan restaurant offers a full menu of Chinese food with a twist. The food is made with no meat and all dairy products. There are two locations – one on Golden Gate Avenue and one on Larkin Street. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
The menu features all-natural and plant-based dishes, including a selection of nifty-looking bowls, burgers and sammies. The restaurant has been around since 1999, but has recently relocated to a larger space on Golden Gate Avenue.
Cha-Ya
Located in the Gourmet Ghetto, Cha-Ya has a casual, but upscale atmosphere. You can dine in, or you can order a meal kit to go. The menu includes sushi rolls with pickled vegetable components, and agedashi tofu, which is deep-fried tofu soaked in dashi. It also includes a variety of other noodle dishes.
Cha-Ya is a family owned restaurant specializing in vegan Japanese cuisine. Their kitchen uses traditional Japanese techniques, such as kombu and shiitake stock to bring out the umami flavor.
Nourish Cafe
Located on California Street, Nourish is a plant-based restaurant that offers healthy, tasty food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They offer a variety of healthy choices, including breakfast bowls, salads, and acai bowls. The menu features healthy foods that are plant-based and gluten-free.
Their salads are packed with nutrients, including pumpkin seeds, avocado, and sweet potatoes. The menu also includes quinoa waffles and mock tuna salad. They have a variety of juices and smoothies, and they serve sandwiches as well. They also accept online orders.
VeganBurg
Located in San Francisco’s Haight neighborhood, VeganBurg is the first 100% plant-based fast food restaurant in the Bay Area. It is also the world’s first all-vegan burger restaurant. It is an animal-free restaurant that offers healthy, hand-crafted, and delicious meals.
It’s easy to see why vegan dining is a trend in the Bay Area: consumers are spending $700 million on meat substitutes in 2017, according to Nielsen. The trend is also catching on in the U.K., where KFC is testing vegetarian “fried chicken” in select restaurants.
Greens
Located inside Fort Mason, Greens is one of the best vegetarian restaurants in San Francisco. It has a spectacular view of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Known for its seasonal menu, the restaurant has been serving meatless dishes since 1979.
Founded by Deborah Madison, Greens has been credited with bringing vegetarian cuisine to the global stage. The restaurant offers a variety of vegetarian dishes as well as vegan options. The menu is constantly changing based on seasonal produce.
