50 Best Vegan Restaurants in San Francisco

“We appreciated the concept of using the dim sum style roving carts. The service was very efficient, helpful and personable. The ambiance and vibe was very lively and fun, but the noise level was high so, for some elders, it made conversation difficult. The variety of dishes were creative and fun to try. Since this was our first time at the restaurant, our picks from the roving carts were sort of pot luck so some dishes we loved and others, not so much. I think it would take another visit or two to figure out what to say "yes" to and what to say "no thank you" to, for our tastes.“

“Dress up in warm clothing, it was freezing in the restaurant in April. Outstanding depths of flavours on the food though.“

“Definitely not your typical brunch. We loved the Filipino inspired creations. Don’t skip the French toast with caviar hollandaise, crumbled bacon, and shrimp. It’s AMAZING!“

“Supposedly la taqueria is one of the best burrito spots in the mission district. It seems like the mission burrito style has no rice which I’ve never tried before! I’ve seen this place online a few times so I was expecting a long wait in line. I went about 15 mins after they opened and it was not really busy at all. I think I have the parade to thank for that! I was able to order almost immediately and my food was ready pretty quickly. I ordered the carne asada burrito and it was really tasty! I’d love to find another location to compare it to but overall it was really good!“

“I had the famous roast chicken, which was fantastic. For those who want to eat healthier, you may want to ask them to go easy on the salad dressing and seasoning. My only complaint was that the bread salad was soaked in olive oil, and the greens were a little too salty for me. But that’s probably a personal preference.Service can be a little patchy. It was generally very good, except when I made a request regarding my seating, the server never got back to me. Kinda odd.“

“Took a while to get a table and there’s not much seating inside, but we got the coziest little table by the kitchen. The spicy tomato pizza is insanely good! The rosemary pizza was solid but I felt that it needed more salt. Staff and vibe are great. Highly recommend“

“My friend, Mike, who lives nearby with his wife, raved about it so much that my BF and I decided to come after a short trip to Marin. It was everything that he described and more. It was fantastic! Excellent food and atmosphere. Will definitely add to my list of favorites and will recommend to my Palo Alto friends!“

“Great environment, lively, and tasty food!“

“Was seated surprisingly super quickly on a sunny Saturday lunch on the sidewalk. Took about 15 minutes for a party of 4. The menu is small, but everything that we ordered was big portioned and fantastic. From the grilled cheese to the mushroom toast to the scone (with cream!) to the veggie grain bowl, everything was hearty, flavorful, and delicious.“

“We started with the crispy sticky rice salad with sour pork sausage and ginger. Spicy! Good tasting, but a tiny bit over salted. The chili lime grilled squid and pork jaw was absolutely fantastic. We also had the crispy chicken with spicy curry paste and pole beans. The lemon zest on top was delicious. Highly recommend this place in the iconic hotel kabuki in Japan town.“

“Awesome yummy food with a friendly atmosphere and Great Service“

“May 2024:Celebrated an anniversary dinner here and ordered the tasting menu. We also ordered an extra dish, as recommended, and got the whole fish. One person said it was a snapper while another person said it was a black bass. Tasted like a black bass to me.One complaint that I had was the whole steamed fish didn't taste like it was "live from a tank" fresh... Parts of the fish lacked that "vibrant" freshness. Also, the meat did not easily come off from the main spine when we were deboning the fish.Everything else was very good. Liked the fried rice that came with the fish. Also liked the chicken shrimp pig trotter dumpling and the guinea hen.I'd come back again but probably wouldn't order the fish.“

“I had a great time during my last visit to The Progress while my parents were in town visiting. We tried: dumplings, artichoke toast, seaweed noodles, lamb and the classic duck. The dumplings were our least favorite - it was a bit heavy and not as flavorful at the same time. I'm generally just okay on artichoke, but I surprisingly really enjoyed the artichoke toast. The lamb was tender and flavorful. I also loved the umami flavors in the seaweed noodles and thought the springy texture of the noodles were just right! Our duck was great as well, which is their signature dish - highly recommended! For drinks we tried the one punch man and spiritual state. We like both drinks! I am a sucker for trying milk washed cocktails and am also a sucker for pandan, so I loved my one punch man drink - the pandan was strong as well! We accidentally spilled the whole one punch man when we were first trying out the drink and our server was so kind to replace our drink. Lastly, because we were celebrating an occasion, we were each given a shot of complimentary peanut milk! It was a bit sweet though - not something I would order on my own. Anyway, a great experience overall!“

“One of the best soul food ever. Their grits and collard greens are the best“

“One of the best tasting pizza I’ve tasted I highly recommend this place.“

“Aziza is one of our top three restaurants to go to. The food is always incredible and delicious. The cornbread is to DIED for. We also loved the kefta. Though not a fan of them changing the presentation of it from these little balls to a single log. It's hard to order it as a shared dish. #bringbackthekeftaballs. Besides that, two thumbs up.“

“Really good pizzas! Loved the crusts and the sauce.“

“We had another fabulous dinner last night . The service was outstanding and the food was creative, beautiful and most of all, delicious. It is by far one the top three restaurants in San Francisco. If you haven't experienced a wonderful evening at Cotogna, you are really missing a night to remember.“

“This was as good as yesterday's lunch .we had dim sum first then had entrees my fav was the ribeye Perfectly cooked and delicious. The heritage pork was also excellent. And the fried coating on the pork was light and tasty. We topped it off with the custard at the end to die for. Ted and Lucy did a great job again“

“I can't believe I've lived in San Francisco my entire life and hadn't had Liguria's focaccia until last month. I came in right before 9:00am on a Tuesday and was able to get three slabs of the pizza focaccia ($9 each), which is what my colleague who grew up in North Beach recommended, to bring to the office. It was easily one of the best focaccia I've ever had! No wonder they typically sell out well before they close for the day. I'll definitely be back to try the other kinds. Note: they're cash only.“

“Everything we ordered was good. In fact we couldn’t eat it all. Your pizza was so delish! Never had chow fun wrapped up in little rolls but it was pretty good. Your shaking beef salad was good too. Definitely a dining experience in Asian fusion!“

“After circling for parking, the reward of this delicious meal made it worth it. Pro tip: Sit at counter to watch the food being made! I personally love watching the chefs, makes it feel like an experience. Food Scallops from Maine: amazing, fresh, and sweet. The yuzu is *chefs kiss* Yuzudofu fresh with a side grated ginger, scallions, flakes were absolutely delicous. Get this. Mochi tofu pouch: super comforting. This flavor takes me to Japan. And it's so Cute! The mustard is POTENT. Clears my sinuses. Must Get this. As for grilled items, the chicken knee cartilage skewer or the chicken oysters were grilled perfectly and served hot off the yakitori grill, Amazing. Get this as well. Millefeuille katsu: this is a wonder in itself! Many layers of tender pork fried in in a tonkatsu. Beautifully cut salad on the side and so good even my friend who doesn't like salad liked it. I'd order again. Maguro yukke: I'd pass on this one. Hojicha panna cotta isn't too sweet and comes with syrup if needed (in the cutest container)! Service 5/5 amazing staff, proactive professionals without any pretentiousness! I left my credit card behind and they told me right away! Bathroom Two stalls. Designed with wooden doors and look outstanding.“

“Came on a Sunday around 5pm and there was a bit of a line - if you're a party of one, you're more likely to expedite your wait time - waited about 20 mins and was sat...ordered about 5 mins after that. The seating is all mostly communal tables, but have privacy barriers. Got the A5 Wagyu Ramen (meat was def super fatty and tender and has a wow factor since it's draped raw across the bowl) and the Signature Tori Paitan (spicy). Both were good and had rich broth, but I would say I prefer the signature ramen for its mix of pork and duck chashu. Noodles are very chewy because of the mochi/wheat mix, maybe a little too chewy for my taste but overall nice spot to try ramen in the city.“

“Absolutely fantastic! The lemon ricotta pancakes are to die for. Literally! I'd take a bullet for them. Their business model and employee pay structure truly is inspiring and stands out in our Capitalistic land of greed and self-centeredness. Oh, and full brunch menu on a Friday afternoon?? Yes Please!“

“As a vegetarian, I was disappointed by the food. The tangine was odd in flavour, while the vegetarian pasta was super bland, with lots of sweet peas and very little pasta and sauce. The artichokes and cauliflower were also surprisingly bland. I was looking forward to trying this institution and left nonplussed.“

“This mid-priced Sardinian restaurant has a lot of charm with only small flaws. When you step in, you'll find a charming compact dining area with a loud buzz of conversation. It can be hard to hear others at a table of four and I wish the restaurant had more noise dampening. Service was kind but our water glasses sat empty for too much of the meal, considering the number of servers for the handful of tables.The pork sauce gnochetti was intensely savory and had the perfect texture. My table shared some Sardinian flatbread and olives, which were as expected. The lamb tenderloin was excellent, but I wish there were more vegetables to accompany it. The roe spaghetti was excellent with interesting flavors throughout. And the whole prawns came in a generous serving, also perfectly cooked.Vegetarian options: There's a strong focus on seafood with meat dishes. There are a handful of vegetarian dishes but not a large selection. It would be hard to find vegan options.Parking: You might have to park around the block, and larger cars will struggle to find suitable spots.Kid-friendliness: The atmosphere is casual enough for children above toddler age, but you may have to ask an advance about simple dishes as there are only a few that picky eaters would enjoy.Wheelchair accessibility: The tables are tightly spaced and the restaurant can be slightly crowded. If there are only 1-2 people with wheelchairs, staff might be able to reserve a table with space to wheel around. Without planning ahead, there may be difficulties.“

“Nice restaurant with bar. Mexican cuisine inspired menu, but be prepared to be surprised in a good way if the chef pulls out something that is a fusion of Mexican and another cuisine from a totally far off part of the world. I visited with some business associates and they were extremely delighted by the food, the staff and the environment. Great place to go for a casual lunch or dinner. Highly recommended.“

“I can't really call this place a hidden gem in the mission but for what it's worth, the ratings do justice to how great the food is. The cuisine and flavors and unpredictable and interesting. The ambiance is jovial, inviting, not fancy but bustling. Service is knowledge and has good insight into menu and secret menu. My favorite dishes were the mole, tacos (minus the fish one), and the churro with coconut ice cream. Highly recommend this spot, the mole is incredible! Prices are also reasonable for this type of culinary experience. Presentation of the dishes is innovative and pleasant on the eye. Daily happy hour from 4-6 is also a hit.“

“A bit premeditated in reference to atmosphere, due to me only ordering through Uber eats but this place is amazing! The food is one of the kind. My favorite selection is the flight! The options! The crab! The shrimp are so moist and delicious. I will be heading into the actual restaurant today and I’m very excited to pick up my meal in person this time.It’s always a different experience when you actually step in the restaurant that you order from frequently, so I am excited!-juan“

“Amazing food!! Great service !! Old fashioned Portuguese food. The owner is such a classic as he treats all his guests like family!!“

“Got lucky and snatched a Saturday night resy for 4 people. F+W is currently celebrating their 15 year anniversary and had the greatest hits tasting menu available for $135 pp. Pleasantly surprised they allowed us to do 3 regular tasting menus + 1 vegetarian (we went in thinking we'd all have to opt for the vegetarian option). Portions- perfect for tasting! Did not feel overly stuffed throughout the meal (but food coma kicked in about 45 mins later). I preferred the apps/first couple dishes - so flavorful and delicate. Some of the pastas were not consistently cooked which was a bit disappointing. The dessert was decadent, loved that there was some sea salt flakes to balance it, but they could scale back on the amount. There were some huge chucks. Also wish they would include a piece of pizza bc a nearby table got one and it looked amazing! Overall loved this tasting menu experience and would do it again!“

“While overall it was a great meal, we did think the desserts we had, panna cotta and the crostata, could have been better. Everything else was great, particularly the Chicken Arrosta, the tagliatelle, supli, and salumi. Look forward to our next visit.“

“Tommy's has the most amazing food and family friendly atmosphere. Not to mention the BEST margaritas around town. Stop by and visit this amazing place“

“I had one of the best restaurant meals ever in San Francisco last night at Sorrel. The pictured dish is described as maitake / potato / dashi, the first course of seven and my favourite. The wine pairing was very good, and the service outstanding. Great celiac accommodation for me. Instead of the pasta based crab dish I got a stunningly excellent sun-choke risotto. Highly recommended for a special occasion.Dietary restrictions: I had excellent accommodation for my celiac affliction. Instead of the pasta based crab dish I got a stunningly excellent sun-choke risotto.“

“Excellent espresso coffee, friendly service and a lovely brunch menu. I look forward to returning sometime for dinner. The chef’s were prepping a range of fresh looking ingredients and the smells emanating from the kitchen were beautiful!“

“Had an amazing experience here!First of all it’s a gorgeous space, extremely intentional, airy, unique and feels like you are in another world.The sequence of the meals were perfectly spaced out and someone came to explain/introduce each dish.Highlights:-the cauliflower curry was tangy, filling, complex and beautifully presented. Amazing.-the Lamb Shoulder might have been the star. Extremely rich but not overwhelming. Spicy but balanced. Paired so incredibly well with the glazed sweet flatbread that came with it, that combo of rich savory and sweet was amazing, ended up using the glazed flatbread as a utensil Injera style.-the crystalized coconut crystals with chia and mango was such a unique dish. Crunchy yet soft, tart but coconut creamy. Pairs perfectly with the chai.-the fried chicken, a dryness to it but the dryness almost really worked especially with the lime flavors involved.-clarified Mango lassi drink, clear and fresh but all the flavors of a boozy mango lassi still present. Yum, curious how they clarified it.Everything else was delicious but these had me moved, will definitely return.“

“awesome wine experience. Chris and his team are really dedicated sommeliers and love sharing their knowledge with you. i highly recomend this place. welcome to the world of wines.“

“This place is awesome. Come visit us for brunch!“

“Really nice fair..lovely Americana incredible surprise in the Sunset.exactly what soccer player needs for good fuel.from salads to wings to DIE FOR!!!this place is 55.or even 5.2/5..craft well and sauces..REALLY...great street vibe or in back quiet.“

“Great restaurant and also picturesque“

“Best vegan meal I’ve ever had, went twice in a four days it was that good ❤️“

“Both bartenders in Friday night were extremely excellent. Matt was great with patron interactions and I unfortunately forget the name of the other bartender on shift, but he made an excellent drink reccomendation that was an instant favourite.“

“Great food and ambience here!“

“Fantastic food and a great menu with something for every foodie“

“We saw there was a long line and figured it must be really good? We got a slice of pizza and it did not disappoint! The pizza melted in your mouth and had so much flavor! We really enjoyed trying it!“

“World class food and service! Had an absolutely amazing luncheon at Spruce. Service was top notch, food was of the highest quality. We enjoyed the Cappelletti, the white asparagus and the filet. Shout out to the wonderful team for giving us amazing hospitality and service!“

“Excellent food and service. My friends from NYC enjoyed their dinners as well. Will definitely be back!“

“Amazing dining experience. Worth the price“

“Great food, great service, a special go to eatery in SF, a favorite!!!! And“

“Always great dim sum and dumplings.“