Visually Delicious Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in SF

Basik

Where: Russian Hill

What: Acai bowls and smoothies

Why: The antioxidant loaded superfood known as acai is having it's moment right now which is why it's more popular than ever before. Basik provides a small menu of smoothies and acai bowls that are filling and satisfying, not to mention beautiful. While many people think of vegetarian friendly options as being salads, the acai bowl is a frozen treat with all the sweetest fruit and house made hemp milk. Though the location itself is small, the clean environment and friendly staff make it a pleasant experience and will accommodate if you want to make specific alterations to your bowl. The fact that everything is vegan makes the bowls taste oh, so much sweeter.

http://www.basikacai.com/

1958 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Tuesday – Sunday 8am – 4pm

Greens

Where: Fort Mason Center

What: Locally vegetarian

Why: The first exclusively vegetarian upscale restaurant in the country, Greens paved the way for the animal-friendly movement. Opened in 1979 it's been a staple of the Marina area and why shouldn't it be? It's chic in the quintessential California way and with food options such as stuffed eight ball squash, mesquite grilled brochettes, and wild mushroom shepherd's pie even the biggest carnivore won't complain. This restaurant gives variety with a view making it a must-go for those visiting or living in the bay area.

www.greensrestaurant.com

Fort Mason, Building A San Francisco, CA 94123

415-771-6222

Seed + Salt

Where: The Marina

What: Vegan NorCal

Why: Seed + Salt is for everybody because they don't want to exclude people with allergies or food restrictions so you know all their food is plant-based without GMO's or refined sugar. While it seems like this type of menu might be restrictive, the chefs here have come up with beautiful and delicious options of your regular favorites. Beet burgers, coconut carrot soup or an eggplant BLT are all made without gluten but are presented chic enough that the Barefoot Contessa would approve. While with many things in life looks can be deceiving, Seed + Salt is as good as it looks if not better.

http://seedandsalt.com

2240 chestnut street san francisco ca 94123

415-872-9173

Monday – Saturday, 8:00AM – 8:00PM Sunday, 10:00AM – 8:00PM

Gracias Madre

Where: The Mission

What: Mexican

Why: Just because you don't want to eat meat doesn't mean you stop craving quesadillas though these have roasted butternut squash and caramelized onions instead of chicken. This restaurant prides itself on their sustainability and incorporation of locally sourced organic ingredients while being affordable. Though the menu isn't as large as some other places, there are plenty of items to choose from even for a picky eater who won't mind switching out meat for coconut ceviche tostadas.

http://gracias-madre.com

2211 Mission Street

San Francisco, CA 94110

Lunch and dinner 11am - 11pm

415-683-1346

Millenium

Where: Tenderloin

What: High-end vegan

Why: Don't be mistaken by it's location, this restaurant deserves all the praise it gets and more. Vegan dishes that are created with locally sourced ingredients allow for the menu to change with the season. Delicious dishes such as seared buckwheat polenta cake and pumpkin gnocchi are presented with such finesse are almost too beautiful to eat! When going to Millenium, save room for the Mexican chocolate cashew cheesecake that is created with an unforgettable horchata ice cream.

http://www.millenniumrestaurant.com/

580 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

415-345-3900