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11 great vegan-friendly restaurants in Miami

It’s no sacrifice to swear off meat at these Miami vegan spots.

Eric Barton
Virginia Gil
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Eric Barton
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Virginia Gil
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There comes a time, in the life of a vegetarian or vegan, when it’s your turn to pick. This night out won’t be about having one choice on the menu, some lonely pasta primavera that looks pitiful compared to the meaty dishes on the other plates. You’ll need a restaurant with dishes you want to eat and a vegan dish that’ll downright impress that meat eater you’re dating or that friend who inexplicably can’t live without a steak for a day or two. After this meal perhaps, if everything goes right, maybe you’ll be picking the restaurant every single time. Where to go? Luckily, vegetarians and vegans in Miami are well-covered, from simple order-at-the-counter quick spots to Michelin-quality spots that put vegetables above all else. Finally—these are the best vegan restaurants in Miami.

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Time Out Market Miami
  • Restaurants
  • South Beach
  • price 2 of 4

Plant-based Chinese food isn’t a phrase you hear often, but Time Out Market’s The Rogue Panda is single-handedly growing the category—one tasty meatless meal at a time. The much-needed eatery, specifically for fans of authentic Chinese cuisine, focuses on rich, flavorful dishes made sustainably with vegetables and plant-based meats. Culinary innovators from Momofuku and Eleven Madison Park are behind popular items like the dan dan noodles—Sichuan street noodles mixed with Impossible™ pork and bok choy—and the mapo tofu—silky soft tofu served with scallions, ginger, Sichuan peppercorn and a side of rice. It’s the hangover meal you won’t regret and the Chinese food you’ll feel good about eating.

Best vegan restaurants in Miami

  • Restaurants
  • Vegan
  • South of Fifth
  • price 2 of 4

While many vegan- and vegetarian-friendly restaurants are simple order-at-the-counter affairs best for lunch, Planta feels immediately like something special. It’s a date-night restaurant, with the kind of spot-on service and well-executed meals less typical for the spots that cater to this kind of cooking. We’re talking croquetas with mushroom bacon, one of the best plant-based burgers on the planet, udon noodles in a truffle mushroom cream and broccoli so crispy you'll want them on the side of every meal for the rest of your days

  • Restaurants
  • Vegan
  • Wynwood

The Wynwood spot has been serving the best vegan food in town at prices that are decidedly un-vegan. Need proof that this place is next-level? Order the veggie burger, cooked to perfection by chef and partner, Diego Tosoni. The superfood patty (topped with fresh guac, pickles, plant-based cheddar, kale and cilantro aioli) has blown the minds of many carnivores, and it is, hands down, the best veggie burger in the city and—we’d be willing to bet—the entire state. Love Life has also perfected delicious vegan versions of burritos, hefty arepas and pizza. Plus, the colorful shop’s casual atmosphere just makes it a fun place to hang out. It’s no wonder Love Life is always full of regulars and yogis who have a healthy obsession with this place.

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  • Restaurants
  • French
  • Design District

While not a full-bore vegan restaurant, there are enough plant-forward dishes here for a vegan to feel like they've found their new favorite fine-dining spot. Part of a global chain founded by the late and highly acclaimed chef Joël Robuchon, Le Jardinier turns veggies into stars, like the braised leeks showered in black truffles, a dish that turns a humble ingredient into something brilliant. Yup, you’ll pay big bucks here for all this creativity. But with a charming Design District garden and a dining room that looks plopped down from the year 3000, this is a vegetarian-friendly spot worthy of your next birthday dinner.

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This local chain of all-day cafés has changed the way South Florida lunches, one heaping bowl of health food at a time. Pura Vida's menu is expansive, offering plant-based and vegetarian dishes as well as vegan desserts and smoothies. Highlights include the classic avocado smash, overnight oats and the filling vegan lentil bowl. For something sweet, look no further than the vegan chocolate chip cookie—it's one of the best desserts in the city even if vegan isn't part of your vocabulary.

The Plantisserie is a regular stop for Miami vegans. Its cafeteria-style ordering system makes for a quick meal in the airy dining room or a quick stop-off for that night’s takeout. The options here are hearty and quite good: veggie coconut curry, mushrooms au poivre with mashed potatoes and a char-grilled portobello.

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  • Restaurants
  • Vegan
  • Downtown
  • price 1 of 4

Juices, smoothies, bowls, coffee drinks—the plant-based menu at Manna has plenty of options for a healthy meal downtown. Can’t seem to zero in on something you like? Tap one of the spot’s clean-eating gurus to guide you or follow our lead: Manna’s signature superfood arepa topped with avocado and hemp seeds and an iced lava latte. It’s the true breakfast of champions.

  • Restaurants
  • Vegan
  • South Beach
  • price 2 of 4

This small Florida chain keeps things relatively simple with a straightforward menu of bowls, smoothies and more. We like its vegan takes on pad Thai and burgers, which won’t wreck your diet but still satisfy cravings for the good stuff that isn’t always great for you. The Miami location lands in the health-conscious neighborhood of Sunset Harbour and is a great post-gym meal (there are like 1,000 gyms in Sunset Harbour).

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While lots of restaurants offer vegetarian options that are deep-fried and oversauced, FlyFuel Food Co. goes in another direction: offering vegetarian food that's actually healthy. Grab a veggie wrap with quinoa and roasted veggies, an arugula pizza with a cauliflower crust, or the shroom bowl with roasted tofu, portabellos, and a soy peanut dressing.

  • Restaurants
  • Vegan
  • Belle Isle
  • price 3 of 4

This Miami Beach spot strikes the perfect balance between low-key and high profile with a sleek, modern dining room and an expansive terrace boasting ocean views for days. Full Bloom’s global-inspired menu features meatless versions of Latin dishes, like ceviche and picadillo, vegan pastas and a handful of Asian entrees that won’t weigh you down.

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  • Restaurants
  • Vegan
  • North Miami Beach
  • price 2 of 4

With his simple strip mall spot, owner Hakin Hill didn’t mince words with the name of his Caribbean-spiced vegetarian restaurant. Here, you’ll find items that require lots of air quotes to describe, like “ribs” and “vegan fish” and “curried chicken.” The menu leaves the actual ingredients a mystery, but the always-friendly staff here is happy to explain how vegan protein becomes a substitute for those Caribbean dishes vegans crave.

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