50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Pensacola

“Restaurant Iron has long been our go-to destination in downtown Pensacola. Its intimate ambiance, dedicated upscale menu, and consistent quality made it stand out above any other establishment in the area. We’ve brought out-of-town guests to showcase the richness of the local cuisine, always confident that the experience—from the first cocktail to the last bite of Nutella or raspberry ganache pie—would impress. Our typical order was a ritual: shareable truffle fries, a perfectly cooked ribeye (always photo-worthy), and a decadent dessert to close. These elements, paired with the cozy atmosphere, were what made Iron so special. Unfortunately, our most recent visit on May 9 was deeply disappointing. Despite the torrential downpour, we didn’t think twice about keeping our reservation. But upon arrival, we were met with an entirely different experience. The menu, which now features sliders and sandwich-style dishes, felt more suited for a casual lunch spot than the refined dining experience we had come to love. Several signature dishes were removed, and the new offerings didn’t align with the elevated identity Iron once upheld. Even the menu design itself no longer reflects the restaurant’s original charm. Service also fell short of expectations. We were served the wrong salad, and the correct one arrived without dressing. Dessert—though eventually comped—took an unexpectedly long time to be served, rounding out an already lackluster evening. We truly hope this is a temporary shift. Restaurant Iron was once our top choice for special occasions and recommendations. But based on our last visit, we no longer feel confident choosing it for a date night or referring friends and family. Please reconsider restoring the signature dishes and experience that made Iron exceptional.“

“We just had the perfect lunch here. Chef Carl, Mandylynn, and their team are so friendly and fast, and the food was AMAZING. The new lunch menu did not disappoint. This was literally the best pork I’ve eaten. So unique and flavorful!“

“End of the Line Café has such a beautiful vibe—it’s become my go-to for any special occasion or just when I want a peaceful, delicious meal. I celebrated my birthday here last year and plan to do the same again this month. The food is consistently amazing, the space is cozy yet stylish, and it’s just a perfect spot whether you’re going solo, on a date, or with family. One of Pensacola’s most reliable and welcoming gems.“

“O.G. Lola’s is a true labor of love, and it shows. Every time I eat here, I’m blown away by the flavors and the care that goes into each dish. It’s just the owner and sometimes her partner running the whole operation, and somehow they manage to keep everything consistent, flavorful, and absolutely worth the stop. It’s inspiring to see small businesses like this thriving with such heart behind them. A must-visit for anyone in Pensacola—vegan or not!“

“Another amazing visit to McGuires Pensacola. We were seated in the Grand Hall tonight. Shout out to our server, Jeb! He treated us superbly! His personable, knowledgeable, and thorough. We enjoyed our entire experience tonight! Loved hearing the bagpipes as they were played as the musician walked through. Thank you Jeb and everyone at McGuire’s for a great evening!“

“We loved our ice cream. They added a lot of toppings and they had several different flavors. Reasonably priced too! Will be back before vacation is over.“

“awesome, amazing place, must visiting“

“I haven't been here in a year and just as expected, excellent! The red snapper was fantastic and Rachel provided great service with just the right amount of checking in on me. And like before, I will stop in again next time I am in the area!“

“👍 Been there twice. Great food, Dog-friendly, nice staff, outdoor areas for volleyball and other games. They even have a little dog park. They have bouncy houses for the little humans, too!“

“Delicious cappuccino crunch ice cream. Very friendly staff. Come see Alex and try it out.“

“Our favorite family place to go for a delicious dessert“

“Shantel my server was awesome and friendly I enjoy her service also the food was great“

“My very favorite Orange Beach restaurant! Food is fantastic & service is great!“

“Top Notch delicious food, beverages, and friendly hospitality…worth the wait.“

“I've been in Pensacola for about a month now and was looking for a restaurant to visit for my birthday, and this place was certainly the right choice. The pizza was incredible and the service was top tier, I plan to visit them plenty in the future.“

“We are regulars here, and the food is always great...very consistent quality. Our experience with service on our last visit was a little subpar. We are used to excellent, attentive service, and our server Tuesday night just seemed overly busy and the pace and quality of service was not what we are used to.“

“The best doughnuts I’ve ever had!! The owner, Aaron is a really cool guy also!! Located in beautiful downtown Pensacola! I highly recommend!!“

“My wife and I dined there this evening and had the Chefs blind tasting. What a fantastic experience. The waitstaff, the chef and the food were top notch. Every course was full of flavor and mind blowing pairings. Kiwi sorbet and tuna tartare? Yup! It was out of this world. Recommend and will go again. 11/10“

“Hats off to the Elbow Room! We decided to have my son's 10th birthday dinner there and called in advance to let them know we were planning to celebrate. They wrote his name on the board, stowed our birthday cake in their fridge and brought it out with candles lit the time came to sing. Food was delish, drinks were perfectly poured, and the staff was super kind and hospitable! Shout-out to Tabitha -- she's fantastic!“

“Great food and kind staff!“

“I drive 30+ minutes out of my way to get this amazing food. Truly amazing owners that are very kind and make the best Mexican food I’ve ever had. My favorites are the asada fries, Birria tacos, Cali burrito, and the tamales are fantastic. This place has been a staple for me and my family for the past three years since I’ve gotten here to Pensacola. I highly recommend to everyone, an absolute 10/10 experience!!“

“I had a great experience here. The food and the service were all good.“

“Had to be in town for a month and after hunting for years for a good coffee shop in Pensacola for years (and we’ve been all over town), we finally found it here. It wasn’t the closest, but it was the very best - loved the ambiance, the original artwork, the friendliness of the staff, the Asiago bagel with jalapeño cream cheese and a large latte, extra shot with whole milk. Though my son loved the Purple Rain and my wife loved the Crème Brûlée. I’ll miss this place!!!“

“Absolutely recommend this place!!!!“

“Order all my cakes here always delicious“

“The waitstaff if very knowledgeable and friendly. The food is delicious!“

“Had a coupon so I stopped by to check it out with my little one and I would 10/10 recommend. Clean, friendly staff, delicious frozen yogurt and so many toppings to pick from. Our first time I. But definitely not our last!“

“I lived in Pensacola for 10 years and Sky was our place to go, moved to Largo lived for 9, now with hurricane Milton we came back to Pensacola. Just ordered pizza and fried raviolas, still the same if not better. Thank you very much for awesome food. appreciate.“

“We loved this place! 🩷 our server was wonderful and our food was great. We will make the hour drive just to come back here 🩷“

“Amazing food and unique craft cocktails- we love Taylor and Dani 🫶🏼“

“Tyler is the best part of Graffiti pizza. It was my Grandaughters birthday and he went out of his way to bring us what we needed and was so attentive to us. He couldn't accept a tip from us but he was outstanding. We're from Chicago so you know we ain't comparing the pizza....lol. It was a nice chill family setting.“

“Absolutely everything! Great place!❤️“

“Very good Vietnamese restaurant. Our seafood platter steamed in garlic butter with crawfish was delicious! We look forward to visiting them again !“

“Ordered for the first time tonight and I was pleasantly surprised! My pork bun was flavorful and filling. The spring rolls were tasty as well. The restaurant was attentive to my note about allergies and so we had a great and safe meal. We will be returning customers!“

“I got the New York steak it was very good and perfectly cooked.My wife got the filet and it to was well cooked.The scalloped potatoes were amazing along with the Brussel sprouts. The best was the Bread pudding dessert so good one of the best ive ever had.“

“Omg. So fn’ good!!!!!! I literally can’t even describe it……“

“Had an absolutely wonderful anniversary with my husband last night trying this place for the first time. We were so blown away we couldn't stop talking about the experience when we left. We will absolutely be back. The charcuterie selection, the drinks, the atmosphere, and the FRITO PIE are to perish for. You get a lot more than what you pay for. It's not just a restaurant, it's an EXPERIENCE“

“The fries are crispy and melt in you mouth, while the shawarma has a garlic sauce that also melts in your mouth. This is some of the best food I've ever had.“

“I had the Grouper Marsala late lunch“

“Bonelli’s is always a fun dining experience with excellent service! The food is authentic Italian and always delicious! They have great wine too. Inside it is cozy and relaxing and outside feels festive and relaxing.“

“Best Vietnamese food in Pensacola.“

“We ordered a pizza and there was a topping that was too spicy and we thought it had olives on it. They immediately made us another pizza and it was delicious. Being the end of the day they they gave us a piece of cake they couldn’t have out in front. Always friendly and curtesy staff.“

“I was visiting Pensacola for a family reunion. To make things easy for dinner we decided to order pizza. Someone suggested Ozone Pizza Pub. My group of 16 consisted vegans, vegetarians, someone with religious dietary restrictions, and people who are everything. Ozone Pizza hit a home run! They didn't blink at my take out order. They said 30 minutes and I believe it was ready to the very minute. Very friendly staff. As far as the pizza, DELICIOUS! I highly recommend Ozone Pizza Pub. Thank you so much!!!“

“Sorry, I didn’t take a photo I was so hungry that I just gobbled up the vegan sushi! And oh my gosh, it was so delicious. I really appreciate that they added that super tasty cooked tofu inside. I just wish there were a bit more of it, or that the price was a little lower since it’s vegan and doesn’t use anything expensive like fish. I was still a bit hungry afterwards. Still, it was honestly the best vegan sushi I’ve had I really enjoyed it! I really love that the sriracha and soy sauce didn’t have any preservatives, artificial colors, or artificial flavors. 👍“

“the Chinese food was excellent and would get the tacos again“

“So good! The upstairs vibe is our favorite, food is amazing - salads, French Onion Soup, Filet and NY Strip and bourbon sweet potato mash, but the service and care is extraordinary - Jemal is absolutely incredible - what an amazing human being and he takes great pride in his job and responsibility - hope every one has some Jemal in their life! We will be back - great food, great service and pride in each person’s role makes this place!“

“Great environment to relax and have a delicious dinner.“

“My very favorite Orange Beach restaurant! Food is fantastic & service is great!“

“The food was absolutely the best and the service as well. Great place! Can’t wait to go back!“

“Ashlin was my server and she was amazing. This was my 1st time I’ve been to a Mellow Mushroom (I hate mushrooms because they evil) but the food was amazing and delicious. Service was amazing and just a pleasant experience all the way around. I will for sure be back.“