50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Austin

“I highly, HIGHLY recommend this place. Everything was so good.

First off, there’s plenty of parking in front and to the side of the restaurant (although the side parking may be for the liquor store next door). The spots are wide and could accommodate the huge SUV we rented.

Our waitress, Selin, was superb. She was attentive and remembered our entire order, without needing to write anything down!

We were a party of 4 with 3 dogs. We made a reservation for the patio because we had our dogs with us. We were seated at a corner table on the patio, which gave our dogs more space to roam while leashed and tethered to us.

It was pretty hot and humid outside (we came here on November 7, 2024 at 1PM). There were lots of flies and mosquitos around. Thankfully, halfway through the meal, the waitress put out a mini fan on our table to keep the insects away from our food.

For appetizers, we got:
Striped Bass Crudo - the fish was fresh and flavor was great. A bit too tart for my liking, but still very good. My partner said this was the best, but he usually really likes very sour and tart foods.
Burrata - very delicious. Had the right amount of sweetness from the glaze and great textural contrast with the nuts.
Deviled Eggs - my favorite appetizer! The truffles really put this dish up there. Usually I find truffles gimmicky, but they worked really well here.
Potato Chips (with cheese) - my least favorite appetizer. The chips were good but the dip tasted too much like cottage cheese for my liking.
Fried Shrimp - this was SO GOOD! The shrimp were huge and cooked well. Not too much breading either. The accompanying sauce was good too.

For our mains, we got:
Fried Chicken Sammie - this was really good. The chicken was very crispy and moist and tender on the inside. The slaw on it wasn’t overpowering. And the accompanying sauce was good.
Steak Sammie - I did not get to try this, but my friend said it was ok.
Farro Bowl - This was the best dish we got. The salmon was perfectly cooked: flaky with a crispy skin. The faro was also a good textural and flavor contrast.
Plancha Burger (protein style, buns on side) - At first, this looked mid (you can see in my photos). But, when I dug into the patty, the meat had such a good texture to it. And the flavor was amazing! I could tell that it wasn’t just a regular old frozen patty from the grocery store. The pickles and onions were also subtly tart and sweet, which I really liked.

Our friend originally booked a brunch reservation here so she could try the birthday cake dessert, but the waitress said that’s only served during dinner. We didn’t blame her because they close up at 2PM for brunch, and it was already 2:15PM by the time we finished our entrees and asked about dessert. However, our waitress was so amazing!! She asked the chef and they said they could prepare the dessert for us because it was my partner’s birthday. So, she brought it out with lit candles and added it to our bill (she gave us a new one because she already printed out our bill).

The price was fair for what you’re getting. Things ranged from $12-$22.

Overall, the food was phenomenal and the service was amazing. I highly recommend coming here when you’re in Austin!

Parking: There are 10 or so spots in front and maybe 8 spots on the side (though the ones on the side may be for the liquor store next door).“

“Totally new world of tacos! Amazing flavors, unusual combinations, super fresh ingredients and perfectly prepare. Well deserved James Beard award!“

“excellent dining in a great atmosphere an awesome service sampled a bunch of tasting plates from the fish tacos to the bone marrow and the oysters even had a wonderful dessert with their homemade ice cream and bananas did I say that the service was awesome top notch five stars all day definitely a place to visit in Austin“

“A true Austin experience and the best staff, in total, that I have encountered in a long time. The staff and the retro setting set a really unique vibe in the restaurant. Food was very good with the spanish octopus and the rib eye being the highlights. Good, well selected wine list (even if markup is a little high) and a great bar program (Secret Beach on tap at a restaurant....thought I was dreaming).

Chelsea (Manager) was patient with my indoor / outdoor table change requests, despite being a very busy night. Our server was knowledgeable, attentive but not disruptive, and just plain cool....in fact I would say that about all of the serving staff.

Overall one of my best fine dining experiences in Austin. BTW, the outside patio is perfect.“

“Great experience, Excellent Barbecue. Super friendly people.“

“My wife and I had the best experience here for my birthday lunch, I'm so glad we chose this restaurant to eat at while in town for the Austin FC match! I can't say enough about the staff and the owner Joel who went out of his way to be extremely kind to us. Not to mention the food and drinks were so good. We'll definitely be back!“

“Great Food and awesome ambiance.“

“Food was excellent & the atmosphere was very warm & cozy.“

“I've been thinking about how to write this review since last night, when I visited Bouldin Creek Cafe for dinner after a long day of travel.
Normally I don't have to think very hard, but this place definitely has me searching for new adjectives to describe just how unbelievably good my food was.
Let me just keep it simple. The breakfast tacos contained tofu scramble that I will never forget. I'm going to tell my kids about this tofu scramble. If I ever become a professor, I'm going to teach a class about this tofu scramble. It was the most incredible application of flavor to taste buds I think I've ever had.
The staff were also extremely kind, knowledgeable, and very willing to tolerate my menu-indecision ?.
Even the other customers were kind and friendly. That isn't normally something you can really credit to the establishment, but I have no doubt that the quality of food and the general atmosphere of the cafe had at least something to do with attracting such nice people.
I don't care if you are vegan, vegetarian, omnivorous, or have never eaten a vegetable in your life. You owe it to yourself to come and eat here.

Dietary restrictions: EVERYTHING is either vegan or can be made vegan.“

“Got the opportunity to experience the new menu, and it was truly incredible. The price point was right on the mark for all the amazing food we received. The flavors for everything we tried was truly unique and just utterly delicious!“

“I’ve traveled the world, and I can confidently say that Güero’s Taco Bar serves the best Mexican food I’ve ever had! The flavors were authentic and perfectly balanced, making every bite an experience in itself. The food was fresh, the service was outstanding, and the vibrant atmosphere added to the enjoyment. If you’re a fan of Mexican cuisine, this place is an absolute must-visit! Highly recommended!“

“DELICIOUS! Do not miss out on this absolute Austin gem! All of their starters (small plates) are amazing. My favorite are the pork buns. The Marinated Pork Bahn Mi is literally the best sandwich I have ever had. They have great drinks and wine, and the outdoor patio is delightful! Highly recommend“

“Amazing food,good service,❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Great Austin Menu, had the Loyal Forever Burger & the Wife got the Cheeseburger Lettuce wrap with Avocado! Delicious Outdoor Lunch with a Fun Atx Atmosphere! We’ll be back for the Burgers & Vibes!“

“Great place! If you don’t order the cannoli, you are missing out!“

“protect this place at all costs!!! the food is amazing AND vegan! this is my comfort place for Viet food & I'm not even vegan. i come here so often that the lady recognizes me when i order online lol. they will temporarily close every now & then & i get sooo sad when this happens. their prices for the portions are unbeatable. i order diff things every time & have never been disappointed. my boyfriend is a meat eater & he can't even tell the difference its THAT good.“

“Amazing!!! Great atmosphere, amazing food, and down to earth owner!!!“

“Every time we go it’s an amazing delicious meal. Friendly atmosphere too.“

“Another amazing time at Interstellar! The staff was absolutely stellar from knowledge about their products to service. The line was ridiculously long but they had free water available and they sent someone out to explain the menu and specials to everyone waiting! When we got in the door still waiting in line some cut brisket was put into a little bowl and it was passed down to all of us which was above and beyond! Their food is inventive, full of flavor, and so juicy! You can feed a full 4person family on their half platter which is what we got! While we were sitting down we were checked on and chatted with by the employees… we never felt like we weren’t cared about! This was my 2nd time eating at Interstellar and I’m a very picky eater when it comes to Texas BBQ as I had a favorite until it closed but Interstellar has become my new favorite and I tell everyone that questions where to eat or Texas BBQ about Interstellar!! This thing won’t let me post the picture so I’ll try to find a different way to do it!“

“Excellent meal! Fantastic service!“

“Fun times I was there for the 2024 Cheftochef conference!“

“This restaurant in the South Congressional District specialises in Mediterranean flavours and serves classic dishes from Israel, Lebanon, Turkey and Greece. The restaurant's stylish setting is ideal for fine dining and high-end drinks (The Texas Tasty).“

“I’ve been wanting to come to uchi for years, I finally made it in last night with some girlfriends. The food was phenomenal but what really made the night/ meal was our waitress Meg. She picked our menu for us and everything was 10/10. She made the experience at uchi so much better with how attentive and wonderful she is! Will Definintly only dine at uchi in the future if megs waiting on me again.“

“No trip to Austin is complete without a visit to Torchy’s! The tacos are filling and consistently tasty (my fave is the Democrat!) The staff is also super friendly at the SoCo location. Shoutout to Michelle for giving us New Jersey folks a warm welcome in Austin!“

“grubb best hot sauce around“

“Didn’t get a chance to enjoy their brick and mortar location but did get a chance to dine at the ACL stall. Brisket sandwich was exceptional. Dude hooked up a vegi frito pie on the house as they were shutting down for the night. . Kind gesture and tasty. Perfect laying for a booze filled belly. Great food, great people.“

“Great spot, I like the burgers better than Whataburger but they're very similar. Lots of seating out back. Plus there's the ice cream.

Parking: Halfway down the drive thru there's an additional parking lot.“

“The service was fast and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious! The best breakfast my wife and I have ever had!“

“LA MEJOR COMIDA Q HAY EN AUSTIN TX Y UN SERVICIO MUY BUENO“

“So a few years ago my all time favorite bbq place in San Antonio, Snoga's BBQ closed they had the best sausage around... in my life I have always been trying to find someone even close to having sausage that was even close to theirs...Yesterday my best friend was taking a day trip to Austin for work and said she was going to stop at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue place that she came across on the internet...I thought why not...I haven't had bbq in a while... so i sent her some money and told her that i wanted some sliced beef and sausage... so while she was there she raved about the food and how good it is... now she is Kansas City bbq girl...I am Texas bbq guy... so this has always been one of the arguments we have... LOL...well i think she has finally found her texas bbq place... so she brings back my food and i picked it up today... and honestly I think I have found my replacement for sausage it will never top Snoga's but since they are not open anymore they have become my #1 of places that are open for sausage...it was that good... not sure if they make their own or who makes it for them and they smoke it or what but it is amazing!!! Such great flavor to it. The sliced beef was also on point great bark and smoke and just melted in my mouth... now I am not a big sauce guy... but the red sauce had a nice peppery kick... they also have a mustard sauce...I don't typically care for mustard anything... but this one was actually really good... but the star is the pork hop sausage...I am having to stop myself from driving up to Austin again for more of it...LOL!!! So if you live in Austin or want to take a day trip go here is worth the trip...5 stars all the way!!“

“Best bahn mi in Austin, the OG and lamb are fire. The sambal sauce doesn't miss either
Also everything i've had on the menu is great, all the apps, and the chicken curry ramen is underrated some of the best ramen in town.“

“The falafel here is delicious. The plate is a generous meal of falafel, rice, tabouli, and eggplant. All for under $10. Splurge though and get the baklava.“

“Omgoodness! My friend and I stumbled onto this place and we are forever GRATEFUL! ? The food was absolutely amazing. You must get the mussels and the bread. Everything is locally sourced and made fresh daily. I can't recommend it enough! ❤️❤️❤️ #foodie #Luties #eeeeeats“

“Fantastic spot for breakfast or brunch“

“Visited Austin for a few days and looked up a brunch spot to hit up… the name caught my attention and it did not disappoint! The kimchi hash was phenomenal! And you can never go wrong w a smoked salmon bagel! We will definitely be back when in the area! Staff was attentive, nice and the atmosphere was great! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I have been here 5+ times and it has never disappointed! The food is amazing, the atmosphere is great, and I have always had an extremely knowledgeable server.

Do yourself a favor and get the rolls on special because they are always the best!!“

“Delicious BBQ! Great ambiance and service!“

“Awesome burgers and the monthly special burger is usually pretty fun and tasty (the peach bacon jam one with lemon drizzled arugula was out of this world).

It can get packed and sometimes the atmosphere rides the line between intimate and claustrophobic, usually on the weekends. Made some great friends here and had magical evenings. It's a special spot.“

“Saw heaps of 5 star reviews saying this is the best birria taco in austin but tbh they were wayyy too cheesy and not enough meat. Not super crispy either, but good flavor overall, and i can see how if the ratios were different these would be top tier!“

“julios is a great neighborhood cafe, family style, the soup is the best - it's homemade, healthy, nutritious, and just the best thing after a hard day!“

“This establishment is wonderful. The food is delicious. Gabriel Culiat believes the customer service is top notch. I'll definitely be back in the future“

“Delicious Korean fried chicken, great sides, friendly efficient staff. Yum!“

“A wonderful success.
Every time we go, what happens is this:
We make our initial order. Halfway through eating it, we know we will want more, so we make a secondary order. Halfway through that one, we again realize we want just a last bit more of this or that (or anything at all, just MORE!) and so we put in our *third* order. That's how tasty (Word to the wise: don't sleep on the potato croquette, $2.75. Each diner needs their own, and I need two.).

One does grow tired of this surfeit of overly hip brick and mortars, every place trying to outdo the last in atmospheric proximity to a southern California hotspot. Chilly waiters, navel-gazing menus and stratospheric prices.

In contrast, Uroko is a simple walk up, but the food is as good as any of those places, and the atmosphere is nice enough for a casual date - without resorting to a dusty-dine at one of Austin's fecund food trailer parks. It is super fresh, super delicious, super affordable and accessible Japanese food. It's one of my top favorite places in town.

Vegetarian options: Potato croquettes, miso soup, chili garlic edamame, tofu salad, seaweed salad, cucumber salad, Veg Harumaki, avocado hand roll, pickle hand roll, flower & veg hand roll“

“Sunny and his team at QI, are the best in the business. The Dim Sum is some of the best anywhere!!“

“We love stopping in this place after a hard day at work. Their Babylon barley wine will get you right where you need to be. Parking can be a little tight and then they tend to fill up right when it opens. Whether you’re sitting inside the dark pub or outside in the nice courtyard, you’ll enjoy the space. The food truck is solid too, great pickles.“

“Every time I come here, I must be rolled out. I enter as flat as a Peking duck pancake and leave like a beautifully filled steam bun. I always love getting the mapo tofu and Peking duck here, but beware that portion sizes are HUGE. This is definitely a place I'd go out of my way to go to, especially when I have friends, family, or an army to help me tackle all the delicious foods they have here.“

“The food and the customer service was amazing. Best Poke in town!“

“We have been going since it opened.Love,love the food and the service and the owner.Its the best!!My husband gets Gold Band,I get the shrimp.Always quality good food.Love that your transported to New Orleans when you walk in.“

“Wow wow wow. This place is truly a gem. I know there are a million taco trucks in Austin, but this one is pretty special.

We stopped in and split a few different tacos: chicharron and egg, al pastor, migas, and chorizo/egg/cactus. The chicharron was really tender and went well with the egg. The pastor was crazy good. It was shredded and had a lovely marinade and pineapple flavor. The chorizo was fantastic because it wasn't super greasy. Finally, the migas was super good and came with their homemade refried beans. I'm pretty sure the tortillas were homemade or at least tasted like they were. Their three salsas were really great too.

The older lady working the truck is so sweet. She gave us great service and cooked up ridiculously good food. It's like someone's little abuelita made us our meal. :)

We will 100% be returning for more.

BIG NOTE: The truck is cash only.“

“I was treated to the most delicious Birthday Brunch at June's. It was my first time there, and as a designer my friend was right, I appreciated every detail in food presentation down to the monogram on the plates. Excellent original food and customer service. Highly recommend!!“