Crossroads Kitchen, Spirit Elephant, Planta, and More of the Best in Vegan Fine Dining
Looking for a standout, five-star restaurant meal for an anniversary, birthday, or a swanky date? PETA staff members around the country have spoken, and these delicious dishes are some of our favorites from the most outstanding vegan fine-dining establishments in the country.
Spirit Elephant
Winnetka, Illinois
This restaurant and bar, located just outside Chicago, was named in honor of gentle and intelligent elephants. Spirit Elephant’s delicious vegan fare is so good that PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk hosted an event here during the All Together Now tour.
Among diners’ most-loved dishes are its Cauli-wings, Chicken Parmagiana, and Cast-Iron Filet.
Vedge
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Vedge is the real deal. Not only was chef and owner Richard Landau nominated for a prestigious James Beard Award, the restaurant also appeared at the TOP of Zagat’s list of Philadelphia’s best restaurants.
Dishes include Eggplant Braciole with spinach salsa verde, Blackened Tofu, and Smoked Portobello Carpaccio. The desserts at Vedge are a favorite among rave Yelp reviewers.
Plant
Asheville, North Carolina
Plant was named one of the best vegan/vegetarian restaurants by Food & Wine magazine, and it isn’t hard to see why. The exquisitely plated vibrant food at Plant is so beautiful that you may have reservations about even sticking a fork in it to begin eating. However, we encourage you to get over it and taste these remarkable dishes, including the Masala Uttapam and Lasagna Cruda.
Be sure to cap off your visit with the exceptional ice cream.
Crossroads Kitchen
Los Angeles, California and Las Vegas, Nevada
Angelenos are no strangers to vegan fare, and celebrities and civilians alike sing the praises of Crossroads. Chef and owner Tal Ronnen was named Los Angeles’ Top Vegan Chef by the Huffington Post, and LA Weekly previously named Crossroads the Best Vegan Restaurant in the city. The restaurant’s second location is in Resorts World Las Vegas, and features favorite dishes from the Los Angeles location alongside unique creations exclusive to Las Vegas.
Its iconic seasonal dishes include house-made pastas, lion’s mane mushroom steak, and the Figs & Feta: white balsamic-glazed figs, whipped plant-based feta, and grilled sourdough bread.
Elizabeth’s Gone Raw
Washington, D.C.
Three nights a week, the venue at 1341 L Street N.W. is transformed into the stunning Elizabeth’s Gone Raw, where diners are presented with a changing six-course vegan tasting menu. A reservation is required, so be sure to call ahead if you want to try some of the delicious food served here.
Ravens Restaurant
Mendocino, California
Ravens was named one of the 10 Best Foodie Resorts in the country by USA Today. Much of the tasty food is grown on site, at the Stanford Inn’s California Certified Organic Farm, and a dedication to sustainability and locally sourced ingredients is prevalent in all its beautiful dishes.
Vacation the Vegan Way: Find the Best Meals Across the Country
Planning a road trip or vacation anytime soon? Be sure to add the restaurants in this post to your itinerary, and if you’re looking for other great vegan food around the country, we’ve got you covered. Check out our lists of the top vegan cities.
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