50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Columbia

“We went to celebrate our anniversary. We were greeted with kindness, understanding, and genuine care. Alex was a fantastic server and the other wait staff were very attentive. He knew what to suggest on the menu and provided us with great options. Our steaks were delicious and the sides (baked corn and lobster mac-n-cheese) were so tasty. We left with our bellies full and feeling well taken care of. Such an amazing place to go for date night or a special occasion.“

“I wanted to rave about the manager, Eddie, and chef, Jonathan. On Friday, I inquired about accommodating my stringent dietary restrictions, and they proactively exceeded expectations. My requirements included the exclusive use of pure olive oil in the preparation of my meal. Initially, I expressed concern that my options might be limited to broccoli and a simple salad. Manager Eddie assured me that this was unacceptable and suggested I contact the chef the following day to discuss my needs. Following this conversation, Chef Jonathan promptly developed a suitable solution. I ordered the brick chicken, prepared using only olive oil, rosemary, and thyme—a dish perfectly aligned with my dietary limitations. The meal was exquisite, and I thoroughly enjoyed dining with my friends. accommodate my very strict food intolerances, and they went out of their way to do just that. I needed my dishes to be cooked in pure olive oil, amongst other things. At first, I told Eddie it looked like I could only have broccoli and a salad with minimal toppings. He said, "You can't come here and just eat salad and broccoli." He then said to call the next day, and he would get the chef on the phone to discuss my food concerns. I called the next day, and Jonathan quickly had an idea. I ordered the brick chicken, which only had olive oil, rosemary, and thyme. Exactly what I was able to eat. It was delicious, and I was so thrilled to eat out with my friends. I so appreciate both of them going out of their way for me.“

“If you’re looking for a place that has delicious vegan options then you should definitely give this place a go!!!! Reizod Vegan Experience holds true to the name!!!“

“The food, service, and atmosphere was off the chain!!! Great place to eat and hangout!!!“

“Excellent food and service. Will be back!“

“Fantastic food and service. 10/10 recommend!“

“Was there for brunch. It was delicious!“

“OMG!! Great food. I had the Oyster Burger and all I can say is Good Eating!!!“

“We love the sandwiches, vegan mac and cheese, and, oh my goodness, the cake!!! Best vegan chicken sandwich and cake I have ever had! The batter on the “chicken” is amazing! Every time we go there, I cannot wait to go back! They are so friendly as well and make you feel valued as a customer.“

“I never leave reviews, but this place is just too good to not share. The drinks are unique and delicious (My favorite is the Island Boi, or the Orange Creamsicle one, or maybe the Coco Loco one 😂😂). And the food is incredible! I’ve never had anything there that I didn’t love. My favorites are the hush puppies, hummus, Veg Fil A sandwich, and the rice and beans bowl. This time when we went, the chef added protein crumbles, nacho cheese, and green onions on top and it was even better. My son loves the Hoot sandwich and he’s 10 years old and usually non-vegan….so that’s a huge compliment to the flavor of that sandwich. On top of all this, the place is just cool. The atmosphere is so comfortable and inviting, like I could stay all night if I didn’t have to put my kid to bed! 🤣 I just really love this place and I’m so glad to see it added to our neighborhood!!“

“I make a point to drop in here every time I’m in Columbia. The chia pudding is incredible and so filling. It lasts me for two meals. I tried the ice cream (vegan) for the first time last time I was there and it knocked my socks off. So dense, so creamy, and guilt free due to all natural ingredients. It was everything I’d hoped it would be and more! Keep up the amazing work Tasty As Fit- y’all rock !! Please open a store front in Charlotte, NC!“

“My husband and I had such a wonderful time dining at The Melting Pot! The entire experience was fantastic, and our server, Nicole, was absolutely amazing, so sweet and attentive. She made sure everything was perfect for us throughout the evening. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was so enjoyable. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a unique and memorable dining experience. It’s an absolute must!“

“Great food and great service!“

“Had my first visit. The staff was great and the food was incredible. The most fresh and satisfying meal I have had in a while.“

“Great food and friendly staff! Highly recommend!!!“

“The food was good, the service was excellent, and prices were fair. This place is open for breakfast and lunch. There were vegetarian options. I had a grilled portobello sandwich with coleslaw and a slice of pecan pie for dessert.“

“Alex, was absolutely wonderful!! Great customer service!“

“10/10 would recommend this place to everyone! I tried several dishes on their menu while I was visiting Columbia. Their dishes, from the pizza’s to the the desserts, tasted fresh and delicious. The staff were incredibly nice!“

“I had a lunch fit for the Gods today. Perfect.“

“Great coffee in Cottontown“

“Our very first family style table was a complete success! Persis delivered an absolutely spectacular feast with flawless precision. The flavors were beyond amazing and the quantity of food exceeded all expectations! The service was phenomenal, the wine was flowing and everyone seemed to have great time! We will definitely hold more events here in the future. To all of our guests, thank you so much for coming and hope to see you again soon! #thetablebycolumbiafoodies“

“Gabby was our waitress and she was fabulous!! So knowledgeable! The food and drinks were great, but she made the experience even better ☺️ Give this girl a raise!!“

“It was a nice restaurant! Drinks were good and ambiance was nice and mood setting. I’m not a heavy seafood person so I found the menu compact but eclectic. It’s all about preferences. NY Strip was the only cut of steak they had and it was decent (also not my fav) but the au poivre was really good. The salad with the fruit was really good as well! Give it a try for yourself.“

“great food good service great people“

“Absolutely love Goodlife! I always stop in and grab a matcha- (definitely recommend their strawberry dream matcha) also love their lavender matcha! Their cupcakes and sweets are absolutely amazing. The strawberry crunch cupcake with the strawberry matcha is the absolute best combo ever!“

“We really enjoyed our girls brunch today. Food was great, came out quickly, and staff were very pleasant. We will return!“

“Great service getting my Buddhist bowl and friends shrimp bowl prepared to our liking!!! And SO delicious!“

“Great food and atmosphere.“

“Excelente servicio, buena comida, Ángela gracias por tus atenciones!“

“greeted as soon as we walked in. service was fantastic. I had the catfish stew and it was Amazing! definitely worth finding!“

“Awesome service. Nice friendly servers. Amazing food!!!“

“Dined here last night for the first time and had a wonderful time and meal. The staff were all very helpful and attentive. The food was delicious. Our party enjoyed both sushi and hot entrees. The eggplant dish was very flavorful and the sushi was fresh and tasty.“

“Great local grocery store with friendly/helpful staff! Nice selection of items with a delicious deli too.“

“Always delicious, I have had everything on the at least once!“

“I cannot say enough nice things about Peter and the staff and food and service at Arabesque! I have always enjoyed dining there and last night was an exceptional experience. We arrived for a late dinner only to discover that the kitchen had already closed, but Peter personally prepared anything he could that did not involve the grill for us and it was absolutely delicious. We had been turned away from a neighboring establishment for the same reason. But Peter went above and beyond to accommodate us! The bartender was very friendly and accommodating as well. Sadly, this is not the norm in a lot of restaurants these days. We will continue to support and promote this fabulous restaurant.“

“The pimento in the Mediterranean salad was so fresh & deliciously sweet (as well as the entire salad) and my husband's fish sandwich made me want another bite! The one dish I miss is the pimento cheese & chicken salad...hopefully it'll reappear. Your pita chips are the best!“

“Absolutely it was a great place to eat food was great Definitely be going back again“

“My annual work trip to Columbia has a secret mission - a pilgrimage to Hunter Gatherer for their shrimp and grits. Want to know a secret? I don’t usually like shrimp and grits, but I LOVE their shrimp and grits. Service is impeccable and personable. The experience is worth dealing with local parking which I would classify as doable but not immediate.

For those bacon lovers among us, get the shrimp and grits.“

“Great customer service. Waitresses were nice“

“This is our favorite place to eat in Columbia! The Damascus Chicken or Lamb is amazing. Everything here is amazing actually. Plus the restaurant is really clean. We love it.“

“Warning for Truck drivers!!! I love this restaurant , coming here every time I’m in charlotte , unfortunately this Friday I returned to my truck and the Carolina Towing booted my truck and charged me $3000 . They blocked front and back of my truck and put chains on my wheels. There are always trucks here and we come here to eat, I can’t believe the towing company can do that to customers of the plaza.“

“Enjoyed being there with friends, eating, drinking and listening to a great band, Oracle Blue!“

“Food is phenomenal! Prices are appropriate for quality and quantity . Would highly recommend. We eat there 3x a month, and servers may vary, but service is always excellent. Have never been chastised for not wearing a mask nor have I seen anyone else made to feel uncomfortable about not having a mask. IF YOU LIKE THAI, YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO GIVE THIS RESTAURANT A TRY!!“

“They have consistent and delicious food with gluten free options. Best tacos in Columbia.“

“Food was good... not great.. but good. Staff was quick.“

“I came here looking for a nice pho and found it. I ordered the shrimp spring rolls and let’s just say the peanut sauce was amazing! That I ordered a to go order for the house. I also ordered the Rare beef pho, although they only had one size the price I thought was low for the amount of food they served. Of course for the drink I had to order the Thai Iced Tea which did not disappoint, it was well balanced not to sweet nor bitter. The staff was dope and the movie they had going on was cool as well. I’d definitely be going back to try out other dishes.“

“The Lobster Masala was delicious and my top favorite! The Tandoori Mixed Grill was good along with the Naan bread! Indian tea was warm and soothing. I'll be back to try other foods in the near future.“

“This mod pizza was very clean and good was really good. Service was a bit slow but nothing too bad! Prices are also very good!

Vegetarian options: I’m sure you can order many different vegetarian options

Dietary restrictions: Great for dietary restrictions since you build you own food.

Parking: Good parking!

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly 👍“

“Friendly staff, fresh ingredients, quick service! Will definitely return for a healthy and affordable lunch!“

“We were in town for a gymnastics meet and needed a place for brunch before his competition time. We ordered a few different things and literally all of it was amazing. My youngest son said, "I'm full but it's SO GOOD I want to keep eating." The Stuffed French Toast Breakfast came with enough sides that we could all try a bite of them (eggs, chicken sausage, grits, biscuit). I've never liked grits, but these grits were amazing!! So buttery/creamy. I ordered a hot chicken sandwich and wound up stealing my son's biscuit and putting the chicken on that instead of the bun - oh. my. goodness! Delicious!! We were in town for the weekend and ate at 3 different restaurants - this was the best by A MILE!!! Definitely recommend. Service was quick and friendly, as well. The owner even stopped by every table, making sure we had everything we needed.“