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15 Bountiful Restaurants for Vegetarians in San Francisco

These restaurants make plants the star, not the side

by Paolo Bicchieri and Eater Staff Updated Feb 12, 2024, 11:40am PST

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Mamahuhu’s cultivated mushrooms are just one of the all-star veggie dishes on this list.

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by Paolo Bicchieri and Eater Staff Updated Feb 12, 2024, 11:40am PST

Look, if you are a vegetarian die-hard, where the restaurant has to be entirely sans meat, then this isn’t the list for you. If you’re simply looking for outstanding meatless options at the same restaurants, cafes, and takeout spots that your carnivorous friends can also frequent, then look no further. Mr. Singh’s Curry Pizza is one such standout, a new pizza place with ten flavorful and spicy vegetarian pizzas, as is the longstanding crepe dealer Diamond Cafe in Noe Valley. If you’re a vegan, we’ve got that covered, but these are 15 excellent options to make sure the person opting for squash and eggplant, rather than mammals and fish, feels welcome at the table.

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Greens Restaurant

Since 1979, Greens restaurant has been a proving ground for wickedly talented women chefs — starting, of course, with founding chef Deborah Madison, whose kitchen family tree also includes Annie Somerville, Denise St. Onge, and current Greens executive chef Katie Reicher. The landmark restaurant has been all vegetarian since day one and continues to star pristine local produce in spring rolls, salads, and pizzas. This longstanding San Francisco vegetarian dining room also offers stunning views of the bay and Marin Headlands beyond, though you can dine al fresco if you’d prefer.

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Enjoy Vegetarian

Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant — which is run by a family of devout Buddhists — is also kosher, making the restaurants (one in the Sunset and one in Chinatown) a hit with those of many faiths. Where this Chinese-influenced spot really shines though is its soups, all of which are made with flavorful, hearty broths that put meat-based broths to shame.

839 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant

Thai Idea Vegetarian Restaurant

While most Thai restaurants have plenty of meatless options, this Tenderloin restaurant removed the guesswork, as all its offerings are meat-free — yes, that even means fish and seafood are off the menu. Dishes include classics like papaya salad and pad thai, and the spot also offers fresh takes on standards like fried rice and faux meat.

710 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Mamahuhu

This fast-casual outfit from Mister Jiu’s chef Brandon Jew is a full-on delight, ranging from the vegan boba tea-inspired soft-serve sundaes to the sweet and sour cauliflower entrees. Relying on pineapple’s sweetness and a bit of pepper to balance — though a smart diner adds chili oil to really level things out — this veggie dish, alongside six other hearty and cheap options, makes a compelling case for quick vegetarian options in the Richmond and Noe Valley.

517 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

Food at Mamahuhu.

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Rad Radish

From the same team behind Wildseed comes breakfast vegetarian food (vegan, actually) every day of the week. The chicken and waffles are an inspired combination of red velvet beets, flaxseed-egg waffles, and Tindle chicken. For lunch, there are loads of sandwiches, burgers, and even flatbreads.

301 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

A photo of food. — Chilaquiles at Rad Radish.

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Beit Rima

Beit Rima serves its exceptional hummus, falafel, and mezze to many Bay Area fans from its Castro and Cole Valley locations. It has a vegetarian-friendly menu, with the majority of items inherently free of meat. Must-orders include the ful (smashed fava bean spread with lemon relish, with a highly recommended optional soft-boiled egg), shakshuka, and delicata squash with brown butter lebneh and pine nut dukkah.

138 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Mezze sampler at Beit Rima

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Shizen

Craving tofuna? Shizen’s vegan sushi bar and izakaya offers a menu of rolls filled with creamy tofu and topped with imitation fish eggs made of tapioca, as well as tempura-fried veggies, bean curd skewers, and miso ramen.

370 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Food at Shizen.

Savor Cafe

Mohamed Aboghanem’s newest outfit in the Inner Sunset is just getting started, and the unsuspecting shop already shows promise. The former owner of Saha in Berkeley, Aboghanem has been cooking vegetarian and vegan food for well over a decade. The menu changes often, but expect dishes like wild mushroom knaffe, potato and sage tortes, gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, baklava, and more.

401 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Almond bear torte at Savor.

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Mr. Singh's Curry Pizza

Indian pizza is no newcomer to San Francisco, nor vegetarian riffs on the medium, but this 2023 Judah Street addition offers plenty to choose from sans meat. The chile paneer pie tastes like the future of the Bay Area, and that goes double for the ginger and cilantro-laden gourmet veggie pizza.

2241 Judah Street, San Francisco, California 94122

Pizza at Mr. Singh’s Curry Pizza.

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Cha-Ya Vegetarian Japanese Restaurant

Cha-Ya serves some of the tastiest — and prettiest — vegan Japanese fare you can find in the city, including delicate salads, hearty noodle dishes, and inventive sushi rolls. They’re back to indoor dining, takeout, and delivery five days of the week, Wednesday through Sunday.

762 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Udupi Palace

Udupi Palace has faced some controversy over labor issues in the past, but promises to turn over a new leaf suggest vegetarians are free to enjoy the South Indian restaurant’s giant dosas, spicy curries, and sweet chutneys free of guilt over human (or animal) exploitation. Entree prices top out at around $14, even for dinner, so they’ll also fill you up without breaking the bank.

1007 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Diamond Cafe

Diners are often overlooked fixtures of Americana landscapes and, while this Noe Valley restaurant isn’t a full-on greasy spoon, there’s plenty of that nostalgia to tap into for the vegetarians out there. There are veggie scrambles and bagel sandwiches, somewhat anticipated fare, but head here for the sweet and savory crepes including one stuffed with numerous cheeses and salsa.

751 Diamond St (24th street), San Francisco, CA 94114

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3rd Cousin

This Bernal Heights restaurant is not exclusively vegetarian, nor does it need to be. Chef-owner Greg Lutes’ restaurant landed on the Michelin Guide New Discoveries list in 2021, and it has an expansive patio, a YOLO (you only live once) wine pairing, and, thankfully, vegetarian items for the high-end diners, such as potato leek soup, casarecce (available gluten-free), and porcini mushroom and black truffle ravioli “francese.”

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919 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Dinosaurs

A favorite for sandwich-seekers on Ocean Avenue, Dinosaurs keeps two vegetarian options on its menu at all times. For $11.75 diners can score crispy tofu or roasted portobello banh mi at any of the business’ three San Francisco locations. Plus, the $10.90 tofu and taro spring rolls, complete with shreds of jicama and rice noodle, make a choice vegetarian side.

2522 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132

Banh mi from Dinosaurs

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Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant

The almost 30-year-old Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant reopened in spring 2023 with a focus on accessible dining. That means the old-school favorites for the locals supporting the business over the decades, yes, but also vegan dim sum. Fans can look forward to Impossible Meat siu mai, soy-based shrimp dumplings, and peanut tofu skewers.

2626 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134

Food at Imperial Garden Seafood.

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Greens Restaurant

Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123

Since 1979, Greens restaurant has been a proving ground for wickedly talented women chefs — starting, of course, with founding chef Deborah Madison, whose kitchen family tree also includes Annie Somerville, Denise St. Onge, and current Greens executive chef Katie Reicher. The landmark restaurant has been all vegetarian since day one and continues to star pristine local produce in spring rolls, salads, and pizzas. This longstanding San Francisco vegetarian dining room also offers stunning views of the bay and Marin Headlands beyond, though you can dine al fresco if you’d prefer.

Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123

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Enjoy Vegetarian

839 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant — which is run by a family of devout Buddhists — is also kosher, making the restaurants (one in the Sunset and one in Chinatown) a hit with those of many faiths. Where this Chinese-influenced spot really shines though is its soups, all of which are made with flavorful, hearty broths that put meat-based broths to shame.

839 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108

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Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant

Thai Idea Vegetarian Restaurant

710 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

While most Thai restaurants have plenty of meatless options, this Tenderloin restaurant removed the guesswork, as all its offerings are meat-free — yes, that even means fish and seafood are off the menu. Dishes include classics like papaya salad and pad thai, and the spot also offers fresh takes on standards like fried rice and faux meat.

710 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Mamahuhu

517 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

This fast-casual outfit from Mister Jiu’s chef Brandon Jew is a full-on delight, ranging from the vegan boba tea-inspired soft-serve sundaes to the sweet and sour cauliflower entrees. Relying on pineapple’s sweetness and a bit of pepper to balance — though a smart diner adds chili oil to really level things out — this veggie dish, alongside six other hearty and cheap options, makes a compelling case for quick vegetarian options in the Richmond and Noe Valley.

517 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

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Food at Mamahuhu.

Rad Radish

301 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

From the same team behind Wildseed comes breakfast vegetarian food (vegan, actually) every day of the week. The chicken and waffles are an inspired combination of red velvet beets, flaxseed-egg waffles, and Tindle chicken. For lunch, there are loads of sandwiches, burgers, and even flatbreads.

301 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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A photo of food. — Chilaquiles at Rad Radish.

Beit Rima

138 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Beit Rima serves its exceptional hummus, falafel, and mezze to many Bay Area fans from its Castro and Cole Valley locations. It has a vegetarian-friendly menu, with the majority of items inherently free of meat. Must-orders include the ful (smashed fava bean spread with lemon relish, with a highly recommended optional soft-boiled egg), shakshuka, and delicata squash with brown butter lebneh and pine nut dukkah.

138 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114

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Mezze sampler at Beit Rima

Shizen

370 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Craving tofuna? Shizen’s vegan sushi bar and izakaya offers a menu of rolls filled with creamy tofu and topped with imitation fish eggs made of tapioca, as well as tempura-fried veggies, bean curd skewers, and miso ramen.

370 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Food at Shizen.

Savor Cafe

401 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Mohamed Aboghanem’s newest outfit in the Inner Sunset is just getting started, and the unsuspecting shop already shows promise. The former owner of Saha in Berkeley, Aboghanem has been cooking vegetarian and vegan food for well over a decade. The menu changes often, but expect dishes like wild mushroom knaffe, potato and sage tortes, gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, baklava, and more.

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401 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Almond bear torte at Savor.

Mr. Singh's Curry Pizza

2241 Judah Street, San Francisco, California 94122

Indian pizza is no newcomer to San Francisco, nor vegetarian riffs on the medium, but this 2023 Judah Street addition offers plenty to choose from sans meat. The chile paneer pie tastes like the future of the Bay Area, and that goes double for the ginger and cilantro-laden gourmet veggie pizza.

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2241 Judah Street, San Francisco, California 94122

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Pizza at Mr. Singh’s Curry Pizza.

Cha-Ya Vegetarian Japanese Restaurant

762 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Cha-Ya serves some of the tastiest — and prettiest — vegan Japanese fare you can find in the city, including delicate salads, hearty noodle dishes, and inventive sushi rolls. They’re back to indoor dining, takeout, and delivery five days of the week, Wednesday through Sunday.

762 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Udupi Palace

1007 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Udupi Palace has faced some controversy over labor issues in the past, but promises to turn over a new leaf suggest vegetarians are free to enjoy the South Indian restaurant’s giant dosas, spicy curries, and sweet chutneys free of guilt over human (or animal) exploitation. Entree prices top out at around $14, even for dinner, so they’ll also fill you up without breaking the bank.

1007 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Diamond Cafe

751 Diamond St (24th street), San Francisco, CA 94114

Diners are often overlooked fixtures of Americana landscapes and, while this Noe Valley restaurant isn’t a full-on greasy spoon, there’s plenty of that nostalgia to tap into for the vegetarians out there. There are veggie scrambles and bagel sandwiches, somewhat anticipated fare, but head here for the sweet and savory crepes including one stuffed with numerous cheeses and salsa.

751 Diamond St (24th street), San Francisco, CA 94114

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3rd Cousin

919 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

This Bernal Heights restaurant is not exclusively vegetarian, nor does it need to be. Chef-owner Greg Lutes’ restaurant landed on the Michelin Guide New Discoveries list in 2021, and it has an expansive patio, a YOLO (you only live once) wine pairing, and, thankfully, vegetarian items for the high-end diners, such as potato leek soup, casarecce (available gluten-free), and porcini mushroom and black truffle ravioli “francese.”

919 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Dinosaurs

2522 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132

A favorite for sandwich-seekers on Ocean Avenue, Dinosaurs keeps two vegetarian options on its menu at all times. For $11.75 diners can score crispy tofu or roasted portobello banh mi at any of the business’ three San Francisco locations. Plus, the $10.90 tofu and taro spring rolls, complete with shreds of jicama and rice noodle, make a choice vegetarian side.

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2522 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132

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Banh mi from Dinosaurs

Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant

2626 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134

The almost 30-year-old Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant reopened in spring 2023 with a focus on accessible dining. That means the old-school favorites for the locals supporting the business over the decades, yes, but also vegan dim sum. Fans can look forward to Impossible Meat siu mai, soy-based shrimp dumplings, and peanut tofu skewers.

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2626 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134

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Food at Imperial Garden Seafood.

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