My friend said the food was excellent. She was spot on. Went for brunch. Had the reuben and eggplant sandwiches plus an order of fries. For dessert the chocolate cake; hot chocolate to drink. The best and most flavorful meal I have had in San Diego!! Ruby who waited on us was kind and made us feel very special for my birthday celebration. Thank you, Ruby. You made this a birthday meal I will never forget! The Plot is fortunate to have you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crystal Horton-Taylor
We discovered The Plot about a year and a half ago, and it quickly became one of our regular spots. Even now, we’ll happily drive over an hour just to eat here—because it’s that good. Hands down some of the best vegan food around, and honestly some of the best food in general.
The staff are consistently kind, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about what they do, which makes every visit feel special. The menu is incredibly creative and original—there’s always something new to try, and you’ll never get bored eating here. Every dish feels thoughtful, flavorful, and exciting.
As a family, this place has meant a lot to us, and with our upcoming move, it’s the restaurant we know we’ll miss the most. If you’re anywhere in Southern California, The Plot is an absolute must, whether you’re vegan or not. Truly a gem in Oceanside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
anissa Newman
First time making the trek up from North Park to try out The Plot and we had an incredible experience!
Ruby, or server, was friendly, knowledgeable, and provided a great overview of the menu and her favorite items.
The food itself was so delicious we actually forgot to take photos of everything. We started with the burrata (pictured) and it was full of fresh & delicious savory and sweet flavors.
We can’t wait to visit again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
gypsygirl1962
The menu varies seasonally but everything usually tastes amazing. I love their tofu chicken.
The Ceasar salad is different than a traditional Cesar salad but really good. Both my grandson and husband, non vegans, love this salad.
The last time I was there, I had the crab cake appetizer, it came with an amazing creamy sauce that was so good! I also ordered the winter squash appetizer, I really liked this dish, it also had a amazing sauce but more of a pesto like sauce.. But if you aren't a fan of winter squash, this most likely isn't for you.
The eggplant parmagian is one of my favorites, but not always on the menu.
Javier Briones
Best vegan food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauri Lansdale
Met my daughter here for lunch yesterday. I had the tacos, which were fresh, flavorful, filling and delicious. I ordered the wrap to go, and had it for dinner. I liked the wrap even better than the tacos. My daughter had the BLT and she love, love, loved it! She also got the wrap to go, and had it for dinner. Overall, she liked her BLT the best. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leigh Dyer
Awesome as usual!! AMAZING food and so cool that most of it comes from there own garden. And staff is always so great!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole
Very warm and friendly atmosphere with great food!
UPDATED REVIEW: Went back to this wonderful restaurant to try the 5-course meal and was really impressed by the service, presentation, taste, and overall quality. We had the Sedano Rapa, Ciambotta, Carpaccino, Kimchi Pasta, and the Orange Panna Cotta.
My favorite was definitely the Sedano Rapa, I literally had to stop myself from licking the plate clean. Something about that sauce was so good lol. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chilaquiles, Spicy Korean BBQ Chicken
Tobias Rosenberg
The space: Really nice ambiance and lighting, tables were a bit uncomfortable.
The service: Out server seemed unhappy to be working. When asked questions about the menu he made it seem like we were personally insulting him when he did not know the answers to our questions. I understand that everyone has things going on in their life and having been a server I know it’s a very hard job so I don’t hold it against him.
Servers should know the basics of what they are serving. If the team is not trying the food being served regularly that is a failure on restaurant management. This is standard at many restaurants and should be taking place at a restaurant that costs as much as the plot does.
The food: My 3 stars comes from the food. While I thought parts of it were good, it simply was not worth the price for what was being presented. Dishes served were overall just OK. The best part was the cornbread that is served as a side for the fried chicken plate.
Overall I think for what you are getting and how much you’re paying, I cannot recommend The Plot at this time. I understand it serves a niche being a vegan restaurant, however what you are paying per plate is not worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Adam Flaxman
The absolute best Vegan food round town and maybe CA for that matter. From the mocktails to the starters to the shepherds pie we have found a new watering hole🤤
We have a nut allergy and the staff was great helping us with ordering (hats off Wyatt).
If you are looking for a cozy restaurant with delicious food, this place is it! I loved the little garden located right in front of the restaurant. The service at the Plot was great, our server Austin was very welcoming. The food was amazing! I had the Teriyaki Spam bowl. All of the flavors and textures paired really well together.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ShivamBhandari
Great food and service. I first visited it on a road trip to SD and knew immediately I had to come back again for the tasting menu.
Paul Gamberg
So, I am an opportunity either keeping my vegan wife and vegetarian daughter company at a high end plant-based not overly processed magnificent restaurant with creative, loving, and efficient service provided by Ruby Rossi. She made ordering and eating a symphony of Joy. Thank you
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tomi
I love this place so much. Everyone is always so friendly here and the service is top notch. Their food menu’s are all amazing for breakfast lunch and dinner. Their prices match their quality, freshness, tastiness, and portion size. They actually serve a good amount of food. I highly recommend trying this place out even if you’re not vegan. It’s the best vegan restaurant and one of the best restaurants in San Diego! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
My friend said the food was excellent. She was spot on. Went for brunch. Had the reuben and eggplant sandwiches plus an order of fries. For dessert the chocolate cake; hot chocolate to drink. The best and most flavorful meal I have had in San Diego!! Ruby who waited on us was kind and made us feel very special for my birthday celebration. Thank you, Ruby. You made this a birthday meal I will never forget! The Plot is fortunate to have you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We discovered The Plot about a year and a half ago, and it quickly became one of our regular spots. Even now, we’ll happily drive over an hour just to eat here—because it’s that good. Hands down some of the best vegan food around, and honestly some of the best food in general.
The staff are consistently kind, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about what they do, which makes every visit feel special. The menu is incredibly creative and original—there’s always something new to try, and you’ll never get bored eating here. Every dish feels thoughtful, flavorful, and exciting.
As a family, this place has meant a lot to us, and with our upcoming move, it’s the restaurant we know we’ll miss the most. If you’re anywhere in Southern California, The Plot is an absolute must, whether you’re vegan or not. Truly a gem in Oceanside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time making the trek up from North Park to try out The Plot and we had an incredible experience!
Ruby, or server, was friendly, knowledgeable, and provided a great overview of the menu and her favorite items.
The food itself was so delicious we actually forgot to take photos of everything. We started with the burrata (pictured) and it was full of fresh & delicious savory and sweet flavors.
We can’t wait to visit again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The menu varies seasonally but everything usually tastes amazing. I love their tofu chicken. The Ceasar salad is different than a traditional Cesar salad but really good. Both my grandson and husband, non vegans, love this salad. The last time I was there, I had the crab cake appetizer, it came with an amazing creamy sauce that was so good! I also ordered the winter squash appetizer, I really liked this dish, it also had a amazing sauce but more of a pesto like sauce.. But if you aren't a fan of winter squash, this most likely isn't for you. The eggplant parmagian is one of my favorites, but not always on the menu.
Best vegan food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Met my daughter here for lunch yesterday. I had the tacos, which were fresh, flavorful, filling and delicious. I ordered the wrap to go, and had it for dinner. I liked the wrap even better than the tacos. My daughter had the BLT and she love, love, loved it! She also got the wrap to go, and had it for dinner. Overall, she liked her BLT the best. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome as usual!! AMAZING food and so cool that most of it comes from there own garden. And staff is always so great!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very warm and friendly atmosphere with great food!
UPDATED REVIEW:
Went back to this wonderful restaurant to try the 5-course meal and was really impressed by the service, presentation, taste, and overall quality. We had the Sedano Rapa, Ciambotta, Carpaccino, Kimchi Pasta, and the Orange Panna Cotta.
My favorite was definitely the Sedano Rapa, I literally had to stop myself from licking the plate clean. Something about that sauce was so good lol. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chilaquiles, Spicy Korean BBQ Chicken
The space: Really nice ambiance and lighting, tables were a bit uncomfortable.
The service: Out server seemed unhappy to be working. When asked questions about the menu he made it seem like we were personally insulting him when he did not know the answers to our questions. I understand that everyone has things going on in their life and having been a server I know it’s a very hard job so I don’t hold it against him.
Servers should know the basics of what they are serving. If the team is not trying the food being served regularly that is a failure on restaurant management. This is standard at many restaurants and should be taking place at a restaurant that costs as much as the plot does.
The food: My 3 stars comes from the food. While I thought parts of it were good, it simply was not worth the price for what was being presented. Dishes served were overall just OK. The best part was the cornbread that is served as a side for the fried chicken plate.
Overall I think for what you are getting and how much you’re paying, I cannot recommend The Plot at this time. I understand it serves a niche being a vegan restaurant, however what you are paying per plate is not worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
The absolute best Vegan food round town and maybe CA for that matter. From the mocktails to the starters to the shepherds pie we have found a new watering hole🤤
We have a nut allergy and the staff was great helping us with ordering (hats off Wyatt).
Cant recommend enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
If you are looking for a cozy restaurant with delicious food, this place is it! I loved the little garden located right in front of the restaurant. The service at the Plot was great, our server Austin was very welcoming. The food was amazing! I had the Teriyaki Spam bowl. All of the flavors and textures paired really well together.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and service. I first visited it on a road trip to SD and knew immediately I had to come back again for the tasting menu.
So, I am an opportunity either keeping my vegan wife and vegetarian daughter company at a high end plant-based not overly processed magnificent restaurant with creative, loving, and efficient service provided by Ruby Rossi. She made ordering and eating a symphony of Joy. Thank you
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I love this place so much. Everyone is always so friendly here and the service is top notch. Their food menu’s are all amazing for breakfast lunch and dinner. Their prices match their quality, freshness, tastiness, and portion size. They actually serve a good amount of food. I highly recommend trying this place out even if you’re not vegan. It’s the best vegan restaurant and one of the best restaurants in San Diego! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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