50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Columbia

“Royal Taj is our go-to restaurant for special occasions, like our 20th Wedding Anniversary last week. It never fails to deliver excellence. Because it was a very special dinner, we decided to try something different. So my wife ordered the Lobster Malabar and I ordered the Grilled Halibut. Both were very good, especially the Halibut which was covered in an outstanding Corn Relish. To top off the evening our excellent server, Joshi, brought us a slice of very tasty cheesecake with a lit candle on top. As usual we cannot rave loud and often enough about Royal Taj and it is all due to the GM Binda, who is very friendly, charismatic and truly sets the tone of excellence at Royal Taj.“

“I love this place!!! The food is so fresh, simple and tasty and service is always kind and fast ❤️❤️❤️“

“Everybody at our friend's birthday party loved the lemon blueberry lavender cake! It was a huge hit. And my wife and I enjoy the smaller treats like the sweet potato cheesecake and apple cinnamon muffins.“

“Unique menu and best service .“

“Bar none the best sushi in Howard county. We’ve been steadies there for 15 plus years. Only wish we’d discovered it sooner. Highly recommend!!!“

“The food was absolutely delicious, with flavors that left us wanting more. The service was incredibly fast and efficient.“

“My first time there but food was delicious“

“Huge Thank You to Bon Fresco - WLMS PTSA ordered 100 lunches for our staff this past Friday. The owner bent over backwards to accommodate us, the lunches were ready on time and delicious. If you haven’t tried it, check it out - my favorite is the London Broil sandwich. Delicious. #shoplocalhoco“

“Hubby and I enjoy the salads from here. They have standard salads but you can also customize them. As well, the employees who work there are always nice and helpful.“

“7 different people and 7 different plates- all absolutely delicious 😉including 3 different desserts ❤️“

“I don’t typically write reviews, good or bad, however our experience at Xenia on Oct 12th has changed my mind. We were in the area from Boston just for the night and learned of Xenia through our hotels concierge. It was amazing and probably one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. The food was outstanding and prepared beautifully. We had the Spanikopita, Greek salads, shrimp saganaki, and lamb riblets. All very tasty and expertly prepared. What really did it though was the on point service offered by Mary (Maris). Her efficiency, attention to details, thoughtful presentation of the menu, was a 15 out of 10! She is a super star! We were delightfully surprised by the restaurant’s generous hospitality when they sent us a dessert sampler compliments of the house because we were out of state first timers. I only wish weren’t 5+ hours away, as we would be fast regulars for sure!“

“I got a salad, Italian Cold Cut very fresh. I took half home was enough for 2 meals. The dressing on the sandwich was perfect.

The staff were very friendly and the owner was very nice.

I am happy they are my community pizza place.

The food was fast, fresh, and affordable.“

“Ordered the army breakfast. Eggs were over done, sausage was under cooked and the entire meal was cold. Could have had a better breakfast at a homeless shelter. First and last time.“

“Haven't been here in around 3-4 years but was pleasantly surprised by the food here. Tried the Chilean Seabass and the pork chop and enjoyed them. Ambiance inside was nice for a group setting. Our server was very kind and was very accommodating for my Mothers birthday. Only gripe I had was a 22% service fee for parties of 6 or more which is a little higher than standard.“

“Blown away by how great our event was. Long time patron moved to Florida 6 years ago. Looked for a venue to host a surprise 65th bday party for my wife with 35 attendees. I could not have been more pleased! Great menu, food drink and service were top notch. If I could give 100 ⭐’s I would. Jeanine and her team were fantastic! Highly highly highly recommend!!“

“The food was piping hot when it arrived at the table. 2 General Tso's plates, Gyoza, and Shumai. The Shumai wasn't that great, but that was due to personal issues with food textures. However, the the items were absolutely great! The General Tso's chicken could be spicier, but that's also a personal preference. 5/5 across the board.“

“We were on our way back to MA from a week in NC and googled Italian restaurants near us- being outside of Boston, Italian food is a staple for us. The food here was amazing- the service was outstanding and the “first time” dessert delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for great food and service for a very reasonable price!“

“Here's to the highest stars available (20), and then some. Today, I introduced my son to Mango Lassie, Chicken Tika Masala, Nan. He was hesitant to come at first and now he is so impressed with the food and service. Thanks so much. I hope your restaurant grows and grows.“

“everything was perfect. chicken and lamb tikka masala superb, naan bread great, and family service is incredible“

“Absolutely true to its name. House of India is the place to be if you appreciate authentic Indian cuisine and excellent service. It’s not only having a dinner , it’s having a memorable experience. Loved everything about it. The food is exceptionally great, the service is outstanding. The owners under new management goes above and beyond to make every guests feel welcome. Highly recommend this place.“

“Tried Upper Crust for the first time today. It’s now my new go to pizza place. We’ve lived in Elkridge on the east end of HoCo for 25 years and our local joints have just fallen off lately so i went in search of a new place to get good pizza. I love good pizza. This place has great crust, it’s crispy and chewy just like it’s supposed to be. The ratio of sauce and cheese and toppings was just right too. If you’re looking for good pizza in central or eastern HoCo this is the place. It’s right near Howard High. Thank you Upper Crust for being there for me and having great pizza.“

“Definitely recommend having reservations on the weekend as it was quiet crowded. We parked in the deck for free and walked over. We arrived about 10 min early and checked in and the hostess commented she was getting ready to call us. That was weird when we were early. The tables are closely packed. You are definitely sitting shoulder to shoulder with the table next to you. If you can, try and get a booth for more space. The food was excellent. We all tasted and loved the Peking duck. The shrimp and scallop in garlic was great. Mongolian beef was tasty. The combination fried rice was good. All 4 of us enjoyed our visit. We would 100% go back, but probably try a weeknight when it was less crowded.“

“This used to be my favorite. I came in last Friday bought a 32 oz smoothie. I do love the smoothies and chocolate covered almonds. They no longer have styrofoam cups which is a great disappointment. B4 you even get 20 mins away anything is melted in those plastic cups. I even tried to refreeze it like I always do. But it was mostly sweet juice by the time I got home. Which means I wasted my money. I need a cup that works please smoothie king! I still recommend because this bothers me and may not bother others.“

“My first time here - my husband had been many times before. I ordered the Dog Bite (1/2 hard apple cider & 1/2 house stout) and he ordered the Bluetick Hound (1/2 blueberry dog and 1/2 hard apple cider), we then shared the garlic sticks (so many mini pizza slices!). He ordered the Atomic Dog and I ordered the Alaskan Husky.“

“I have been eating here since about 2006 at BWI Baltimore location. The food is still wonderful and the online ordering has been a game changer, thanks for the person who suggested that. I will be ordering more often with this feature. I love that they make all the food fresh and don't mind the wait. There wasn't many restaurants in the area especially back than, and found it on a fluke. Thanks for all you do for the community!“

“Thanks for making our Thanksgiving Dinner!“

“We came in on a whim & so glad we did. We were seated immediately & greeted warmly by an amazing waitress. Food was brought out quickly & was such a good serving size. Delicious eggs Benedict & the hollindaise was amazing! My fiancé had the biscuits & gravy & was so happy with his food. Excellent portions & such a wonderful place. Can’t wait to come back again!! Highly recommend!!“

“My kids absolutely love going to the charmery. They have so many fun flavors. My personal favorite is the Old Bay caramel but they always have amazing seasonal flavors like the mint peppermint lemon which is a big hit in my family... You really can't miss. They also have hand rolled waffle cones which are amazing!“

“Variety of food, good service.“

“Absolute the best ever!! The sever was truly polite and respectful! She was great. The business is very clean and amazing atmosphere to enjoy your food!“

“This review is strictly about Oktoberfest. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was nice. The staff was great. However, the music was off for the occasion. There's a DJ playing R&B and Hip Hop when it's supposed to be an Oktoberfest. I was hoping for and expecting more German themed entertainment. So that kind of killed it for me.“

“Good beer abd good food. It's similar to other pubs in the area. Their collection of beers is pretty good and there's something for everyone. The food is better than at other similar locations. Other locations give you more appetizers; here you have access to a more complete menu. The food is also fairly priced, which made it more comfortable to order multiple items along with out beer. Ordered 4 beers and 3 entrees between 2 people and paid $71 before tax and tip. You can order at the bar or at your table via a QR code, can also pay directly from your phone. Staff seemed pretty relaxed, which helped make the atmosphere overall be pretty laid back. Saw a lot of people actually enjoy conversation without being obnoxiously loud even with sports bent displayed ay the bar.

Will definitely come back.“

“FIRST TIME AT THIS PLACE. HAD ORDERED THE CHICKEN PHO. ALL I CAN SAY IS DELICIOUS !!!!!“

“creme brulee amazing! wait staff, amazing!! never a question about if I would go back...yes yes yes!!“

“I really enjoy plnt burger especially their fries, cheeseburger, and chicken nuggets. Super reliable and if you have an account you get rewards and discounts a lot which is nice. Would recommend if you enjxoy vegan fast food like me! Updated from previous review on 2026-07-14“

“It had been a while since I visited and some things have changed, not all for the better. There's a robot server that brings plates from the kitchen and the novelty wore off quickly. The robot's return button is too far away and requires you lean out a bit far. The voice sounds like a very young little girl and grated on my nerves after it said "I'm going back now" for the third time. The service provided by the biologicals bringing drinks, picking up dishes, etc. was not diminished, although not having ingredient placed on the table was sorely missed. Payment is now via a portable card reader at the table, I don't care for having someone stand there and wait for you to choose a tip and sign the receipt. It's unpleasant having someone watch while you feel compelled to rush so you don't take time away from other customers. The food just seemed off that night, my tomato broth and my wife's mushroom broth both seemed off and lacking of the flavor we remember, also just remembered also we were never asked if we wanted more broth. Seems we'd have to ask for that via the tablet in lieu of a server. Broccoli and corn seemed fine, while the fish, shrimp, squid, firm tofu, and lobster balls seemed to be of lesser quality of poorer taste. The app on the tablet used to order has been changed. Several items, mostly refills, lack proper icons. I'm accustomed to using the images to make quick choices and the app seems less convenient now. Once you start ordering the items appear in a pane that opens on the right, taking away from the area used to display options. I prefer having my order being a separate tab. The list of available items is now a single scrolled list, with the buttons on the left being shortcuts.“

“Some of the most amazing and accommodating staff in the Columbia area. The staff here at Uncle Julio’s go above and beyond when it comes to your evening out and family’s needs. I personally highly recommend dining here. Beautiful and quiet patio area for you to sit. Indoor seating is just as authentic as well. All food is made from scratch, fresh daily. Table-side guacamole is an experience you must indulge in especially for you avocado lovers! Not to mention their chocolate piñata that is perfect for any occasions! So interactive and delicious. 10/10! Don’t just take my word for it but go try it out for yourself, you won’t be disappointed. Last but not least you can set up rewards with them and earn so many things through their points system! 😊“

“Very nice, with a lot to choose from on their menu. The help was nice as well. Definitely will go back again, the food was great also. 😁“

“Overall this is a good place to have Happy Hour. I am super disappointed that the charcuterie board was taken off the menu. It was the best! Bring it back please!“

“I took my dad tonight for Father’s Day and it was very busy. We were told an hour and half wait so we waited. From the crew at the reservation desk to the lady who took is us to our table and Evan our waiter everything was awesome. Even with being crazy busy service was great and food was great. I highly recommended Texas Roadhouse Columbia“

“Mofe was such a great server. We had a lot of asks and Mofe was a patient young man. We hadn’t been to the restaurant in well over a decade and the food was great. The 3 courses for $30 was clutch, so my guests got that. I ordered chicken and broccoli off the menu and it was delicious. We will be going back soon.“

“Great food and service. Setup catering for lunches for the first time with them and couldn't be more pleased with everything. An absolutely pleasure to work with!“

“Everything was so amazing. We loved the food and the service. Staff was so attending and helpfull. We requested for less spice since we had 3 kids with us and they were so understanding. Our food was so nice. The restaurant is spontaneous and very clean. Will definitely come again.“

“Food is awesome. Taste great bought a good flavor. I would recommend this.“

“Our first time ever being there. The Manager, Nina….. absolutely amazing!! She helped us from beginning to end with our order. She made sure everything was hot and fresh! Her customer service is above and beyond! The food was really good!! I haven’t had a shake in years.BABY the shakes were so good!!! Don’t cheat yourself treat yourself!!“

“me encanto el sándwich y la sopa y el personal muy amable“

“Biscuits are fluffy... the gravy could use some seasoning but it's nicely executed“

“It’s a chill place to be at this time a day the food is great anyone and everyone come to Ale House“

“I had such an amazing experience at Olive Garden! From the moment I walked in, the service was excellent.

Naya was a wonderful hostess! She made sure I was seated promptly and accommodated my request for a booth. She was very professional, welcoming, and had the cutest hairstyle too!

Adam was my server, and he was absolutely great. He had such positive energy and was helpful, kind, and attentive throughout my entire meal. I ordered the Never-Ending Pasta Bowl, and when I say he kept it coming, he KEPT IT COMING! 😂 I never had to worry about anything and genuinely felt like I was in good hands. His customer service really helped make the experience as enjoyable as it was.

The food was spot on too! The breadsticks came out well seasoned, and the Pasta e Fagioli soup was so good. I also tried the new Spicy Fettuccine Alfredo, which was definitely interesting in a good way. It reminded me of spicy queso over noodles or almost like a creamy, spicy mac and cheese. Definitely a different spin on Alfredo and something worth trying!

Elmer was great as well! He had such good energy and was very helpful and kind whenever he assisted me.

And Lauren’s managerial skills were on point! You can tell when a restaurant has good leadership because it reflects in the atmosphere and the way the team interacts with guests.

Overall, this was an excellent experience from beginning to end. Naya, Adam, Elmer, and Lauren all deserve recognition for the great service they provided. I’ll definitely be back!“

“We were here for the M3 after party on Friday night and the staff were all friendly and amazing. We had the sound rocking, the place was packed and the service was still fast. Great Venue with in minutes of Merry Weather Post Pavilion We look forward to working with you again for future events.“