50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Harrisonburg

“My daughters and I dined for brunch on a Sunday around noon. The place is small, hence a 30 minute wait, surprisingly it moves fast. It was definitely worth the wait. I had a hot dirty chai latte, Blue Monkey, and a veggie omelet w/ fried potatoes (home fries). My daughters had the Potato Boat w/the homemade biscuit and the Breakfast Grinder along w/ a cold chai latte w/oat milk. Everything was beyond delicious. I kid you not I’m critical about food and there’s something they do in the kitchen that brings the flavours out like a surprise in your mouth. Special shout out to Tatum, our waitress, but everyone was great. Definitely recommend and will be back.“

“The most delicious Italian food I’ve ever had. Everything is nice and fresh and the flavors are amazing. The ziti alla vodka and chicken piccata is to die for and the zepolle is phenomenal!“

“Good atmosphere the bartender was super friendly!“

“The food and staff are amazing!“

“I've been addicted to Mashita since the first year it opened. Now, any time I drive through Virginia on 81, I make a goal of stopping there.“

“I find the food to be absolutely delicious and the service takes it over the top. When you compare to other local restaurants the prices are really very reasonable.“

“Great mid-trip lunch on the way to drop our son off at college! The grilled cheese and soup was fab and the lovely people were even better 😍“

“The best burgers I've ever had! Our family loved it so much that went twice during our vacation! Thanks for not just a great atmosphere, but great service, and great food!“

“We went here after reading the reviews and the reviews don’t lie. Don’t get fooled by the decor or lack of it, but food is just amazing and priced very reasonably. The owner is also your server. It was 100 outside and crowded when we went and he still managed to get all our orders in. He also gave us Thai chili flakes to take home.

The yellow curry and special fried rice was lick worthy. We also loved mango with sticky rice (topped with fried mung beans) so much that we ended up having 3 (yes 3).“

“Did a road trip to Harrisonburg. Had lunch at Billy Jacks!! It was fantastic!!!“

“My sisters and I were in town staying at a nearby resort and were looking for a good sushi spot. We chose Sushi Jako based on their great Google reviews; and here we are writing our own. It’s not the fanciest, however, we appreciated the great service and were impressed by the quality of their food. The plate presentation was on point! (photos attached). As avid sushi eaters, we highly recommend Sushi Jako if you are looking for fresh sushi at a reasonable price.“

“Another great brewery/taproom in Harrisonburg. Restless Moons was recommended to me by a bartender at The Friendly Fermenter, and that was absolutely spot on. Nice selection of beers; if you stand at the bar, you also get a great view of their brewing kettles.
Friendly staff, nice beer garden out back. No pub food sold, but a patron told me that it might be possible to bring one's own snacks (have not confirmed this with staff though). Monday night is Movie Night IIRC. Would definitely return if I had the chance.“

“Good food, good service. Clean and neat! Highly recommend“

“If you're in search of a truly remarkable burrito, look no further than El Primo. This local gem consistently delivers an unparalleled dining experience, with its burritos standing as the undisputed highlight of the menu. What truly sets El Primo apart, however, is the balance of flavors and textures in their burritos. The tortillas are warm and soft, yet sturdy enough to hold the generous filling without falling apart. Every bite is a delightful combination of smoky, savory, tangy, and spicy notes, all wrapped up in a satisfying package that leaves you craving more.
For anyone seeking a burrito that is both flavorful and expertly crafted, El Primo stands as the gold standard in Harrisonburg. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this outstanding establishment is a must-visit for an unforgettable culinary experience“

“The El Vaquero is perfection. Probably one of the best "burgers" I have had. I put quotes around burger as while I guess technically it is a burger it has been modified way beyond burger status that the only reason you know it is a burger is it is on a bun.

That said it is a perfect mix of flavors, quite messy, although they do bring you plenty of napkins and knife and fork if you choose to eat it that way.

Service was good, and the wait time for a table was longer than the wait after ordering. The place is small, sort of divey but in a good way. Had a Miami vibe from decades ago. Decore and photos from the 50s were a definite plus.

Guessing the Cuban food here is also legit, but you simply have to try a burger that also has crispy flank steak, rum carmelized onions, swiss cheese and spicy-smoked aioli. Whoever came up with that was an evil culinary genius, and I mean that in the best possible way. Devilishly good.

Worth a visit if you are anywhere nearby.

Parking: across the street from a huge garage that is free on the weekends“

“This place is incredible. The atmosphere is slightly speak-easy-esque. The staff is knowledgeable, engaging, and truly seems to care about the customers’ experience. We came here after getting married earlier today and passing through Harrisonburg on our way to our destination. We needed dinner and it was THE RIGHT PICK. Michael, our server, and Steph, a manager or a GM equivalent, were seriously the BOMB. Soo accommodating and kind, and cared about our evening. The spicy Marg … insanely satisfying. CRAZY kick of flavor without the straight burn of something that’s spicy just to BE the spiciest. The tincture that makes it spicy is made in house. Amazing! And the spicy burger … also incredible. Truly a MEAL. Thank you for making our night the best! -Stephen and Katie“

“This is a family run Mediterranean restaurant, serving authentic cuisine. It is a small restaurant, but one of the best restaurants we’ve eaten at recently. The flavors were absolutely beautiful! The lamb, especially, was the best we’d ever had, and the lentil soup was excellent. They took excellent care of us, and were extremely welcoming and friendly. When we were leaving, I was able to speak to one of the chefs about the seasonings for the lentils. He took time to tell me the seasonings and the cooking method, which I thought was very kind. I wish we lived closer so that we can go there for dinner often! But we will definitely stop by next time we are in town.“

“Amazing little food truck that serves the best Bulgogi! I come to Harrisonburg once a year for meetings and always stop by Kangam Style on my way out of town. Thank you for cooking the best bowls!! The portions are good, the meat is tender, and the egg is perfectly cooked. ??“

“Excellent food….very reasonable prices. Awesome whiskey sours“

“Maybe the largest craft beer operation in town (my subjective feeling). All very nice and professional, with a good selection of beers and food. Nothing to complain about, just felt a little less cozy and familiar than the other craft beer taprooms, but that may have been a coincidental impression. I ended up visiting three times, so it must still have been quite alright ;)

Great to sit outside on their porch when it's a warm day.“

“Best wedding cake and cupcakes ever! The cake was beautiful and tasted amazing! Many different flavors to choose from. You can rent the display pieces too which was great! Highly recommend!“

“The food was great. Service was very fast.“

“Found this place quite by accident tonight absolutely unequivocally one of the best meals I have ever had! Beef ribs Ragu was absolutely amazing!!“

“We had dinner here on Mon. 9/12/22 5pm. This restaurant was recommended by our hotel, Double Tree by Hilton. Their courtesy car driver was familiar with the location near James Madison U. and brought us there in 10 min. We also checked out their website ahead. Well Monday Pasta Special was just what we were looking for after a day of exploring. For $10.95 you can choose from 6 pastas, 6 sauces, & your choice of two toppings from 25+ choices of meat, olives, peppers, cheese, etc (think pizza toppings). And if that's not enough incentive also on Mondays it's 1/2 off bottles of vino. What's not to like? Vito's is not a chain. This is authentic cooked to order Italian fare. There are specials on every day. They also have a market & deli next door. We sat at the bar and ordered a beer ($6) & a wine ($7) while make our dinner choices. My bride had angel hair pasta w/ pesto, chicken & fresh mozzarella. The portion was full dinner size & she took more than half back to our room. I had bucatini w/ spicy marinara, sweet Italian sausage, & kalamata olives. Again a generous portion. Very tasty marinara & al dente pasta. Full disclosure: I ate in all. LOL. It was a great first impression at Vito's. Our service was excellent. Bartender T was always checking on us even while cashing out all the take away orders. Very busy place on this Monday. It seems that they have built a brand and customer loyalty because of the food & the service. Specials everyday for lunch & dinner. Can place orders online and JMU students can use their JAC meal cards there also. Hours: WED-MON 11am-10pm, closed TUE. Happy Hour 3-6pm. A good recommendation for a great place to dine while travelling. Hope to see you the next time we're in VA. Thank you. Ciao. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY“

“1st time visitor…food was fresh and delicious! Service great too! Highly recommend you give them a shot…& you can take your favorite meals home as they offer pre-packaged options too!“

“Great and very tasty food and friendly staff Comida sabrosa y muy amigables los trabajadores. 💯“

“This place was AWESOME! Best sweet tea I’ve ever had! Their fries are AMAZING! Our family got chicken tenders, brisket, a steak, wings and the fish and every single thing was just incredible. No complaints at ALL! Our waitress Allison was attentive and sweet and they were packed! Definitely a 10/10! Definitely recommend!“

“It's been a while since I've been in and I forgot how good the chicken fried rice is.. Yes, you can get this anywhere but it won't taste this good. It's literally top shelf chicken fried rice and I love that I get plenty of leftovers.“

“Perfect Comfort food for a drizzly day like today! So glad you were open!!!!“

“Mr. J's on Virginia Ave greets you with warm hospitality and delicious smells of fresh bagels. Once you have crossed the threshold, you are welcomed into the Mr. J's family - served with love and leaving with your favorite breakfast sandwich and a cup of coffee.“

“The pizza is delicious and inexpensive!“

“Awesome pizza and a great place to grab a slice after class every Thursday night.“

“First time coming here and definitely won’t be the last. The servers were VERY very polite, attentive and fast. The food came out very quick and it was absolutely delicious. One of the best sushi, entrees or soup in the area; almost everything on the menu was delicious. We came on Christmas Eve and had a great talk and time with the servers, thank you for the wonderful and kind experience:)“

“Tonight was our first time eating at Magnolia's and we will definitely be going back! My kids and I had a blast. Quick seating, food was delicious, drinks were on point. & our waiter was AMAZING! Very cozy atmosphere.“

“My family and I had a great experience for my daughters birthday. We loved the ambiance and Alice and wonderland theme. Amazing food every bit popped with flavor. Fun drink menu that matched the theme. The service was wonderful everyone was nice and complementary. Overall great experience. Thank you“

“I recommend a pancake breakfast.“

“This is my go to place for dine in or carry outs when I am in town. I love their creative drinks, sushi, pho, Vietnamese noodle bowls and Spicy Korean Ramen noodles. Very clean tables, I've sat at the outside tables, inside tables, and at the bar many times. Love all the creative original paintings on the walls. Very friendly staff and attentive. Special shout out to: Prasert and Jada. We always had a wonderful dining experience each time we are dining here because there is always something new to try and also many options for everyone's cravings or palates. SO hard to save room for desserts but try to save room because their desserts are yummy. Lots of gluten free options on the menu.

Vegetarian options: plenty of vegetarian options in this menu. I liked the spicy kimchi noodles with tofu or spicy red curry tofu.“

“No issues at all. Clean, quiet, nice pool and breakfast. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. There is no elevator to the second level, but fortunately there were first floor rooms available. Several things to mention, the breakfast offers waffles, fruit, yogurt, real scrambled eggs, ham, sausage and more. The entire property is clean and updated, TVs are big, and the beds are Heavenly comfortable- we will definitely return.“

“The food was absolutely delicious, and the cocktails from the bar are perfection. Try the Fried Green Tomato appetizer! Compliments to the Chef!“

“Loved the food and specially loved the staff ! Highly recommended!“

“I had never been inside Ruby's until tonight and the atmosphere was fantastic! I wasn't having the best day and I was surrounded by great energy and great bar staff given the chaos of the Tuesday night. Got a few play in's on some arcade cabinets and quick beer. And now I'm sold on my new hang out spot. If you are a gamer wanting to have some arcade time and great staff interactions, come here!“

“Small place but the cheesesteak was absolutely AMAZING! Super friendly staff and reasonable prices.“

“only my second time ever going there . the waitress was really nice . food came out fairly quik but was not really that great. maybe it was a off nite my steak taste like it was rolld I'm pepper than burnt. the mash potatoes was unbearable taste like u were eating pure salt. the shrimp were good and mac and cheese bites were awesome . not sure if I wud go back but my daughter likes it there she even said her steak was as good as usual....“

“Stopped by for the first time when coming to town from Staunton. Service was excellent and the food was fantastic. I got the Steak and cheese deluxe and the wife got an Italian Sausage Parmigiana. Both sandwiches were delicious and the staff treated us great. If you’re trying to decide on what Italian place in Harrisonburg to eat at, this is the one! We will be back next time we come to the area!“

“Terrific indian food, with authentic tastes!“

“Highly recommend! You will absolutely get your fill. Great food for a super reasonable price! Beautiful and delicious! Savannah was excellent too!!!! Thank you so much! We will be back every time we are in town!“

“This was our second time visiting this location. Our chef was amazing and super patient with my son. All the food was delicious!! Thank you!!“

“Good. I’m not sure if they have smokers or not… but not bad at all.“

“we here at where get that best corn dog love the atmosphere and bands that perform here“

“All You can Eat! For a good deal!“