The Best Restaurants with Vegan Options in Austin

The OpenTable Team

Austin may be known for a history and love for all things meat, but diners shouldn’t be surprised to find some incredible vegan options in this hippie Texas town. From Chinese to Indian, there’s a whole world of flavor for vegans to bite into. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to our Tastemaker Lists. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. Whether it's for an intimate dinner for two or a wild night out with friends, some of the best restaurants with vegan options in Texas resides right here in Austin. So, book a table for tonight, these restaurants won't disappoint.

12 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	True Food Kitchen - Austin, Uchi Austin, Uchiko…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	American, Sushi…
Neighborhoods:	Downtown, Central Austin…

True Food Kitchen - Austin

$$$$·American·

Downtown

1,564 reviews

Great for Lunch
Fit for Foodies
Healthy

Owner and founder Dr. Andrew Weil has created a place where good food and a comfortable atmosphere greet diners of all kinds. The True Food Kitchen menu rotates frequently to take …Read more

92% recommended

Healthy in Austin

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Uchi Austin

$$$$·Sushi·

Downtown

3,858 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Fit for Foodies

Uchi translates to “house” and you'll find this restaurant literally in a converted house, which provides a comfortable dining experience. Known for their fresh fish sushi and othe…Read more

95% recommended

Best Food in Austin

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Uchiko

$$$$·Sushi·

Central Austin

4,240 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies

The “little brother” to Uchi and owned by the same award-winning chef, Tyson Cole, it offers Japanese farmhouse dining with a focus on sushi and sashimi. With their evolving menu b…Read more

97% recommended

Best Food in Austin

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wink

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Downtown

2,237 reviews

Romantic
Local Ingredients
Special Occasion

Wink's menu changes daily and you'll find a variety of options to satisfy any group of eaters. From meat-based entrees to a special pescatarian and vegetarian tasting menu, they ha…Read more

91% recommended

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Wu Chow

$$$$·Chinese·

Downtown

1,191 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

While not strictly a vegetarian restaurant, Wu Chow does offer many veggie-only options on their menu. Known for their farm-fresh take on Chinese food, Wu Chow has a love affair wi…Read more

95% recommended

Most Booked in Austin

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Saffron - South

$$$$·Indian·

West Austin / Westlake

23 reviews

Good Vegetarian Options
Authentic
Creative Cuisine

Known for their wide selection of both vegan and vegetarian menu options, Saffron brings the flavors of Nepal, India, and China to Austin. They source their produce from local farm…Read more

100% recommended

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Tillery Kitchen and Bar

$$$$·Contemporary American·

East Austin

283 reviews

Scenic View
Great for Outdoor Dining
Good for a Date

This is not strictly a vegetarian or vegan restaurant but they have lots of options for every preference, making Tillery Kitchen and Bar a great spot for a mixed group of eaters. T…Read more

92% recommended

Best Ambiance in Austin

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Manuel's Downtown

$$$$·Mexican·

Downtown

756 reviews

Good for a Date
Good Vegetarian Options
Authentic

Got a taste for some Mexican food? Manuels is the place to go. You can even go with a group of non-vegetarian friends and all have something great to eat. It has been serving some …Read more

100% recommended

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Manuel's Great Hills

$$$$·Mexican·

Northwest

564 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Neighborhood Gem
Great for Lunch

If once is good, twice is nice. That's right, Manuel's has two locations to make its vegetarian and meat-loving fans happy, this time in the Northwest neighborhood of Austin. It fe…Read more

98% recommended

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Caroline Restaurant

$$$$·American·

Downtown

500 reviews

Handcrafted Cocktails
Hot Spot
Casual

Located in Downtown Austin, Caroline offers something for everyone. It's a coffeehouse, restaurant and bar all wrapped up in one popular location. While not strictly a vegetarian r…Read more

82% recommended

Great for Brunch in Austin

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L'Oca d'Oro

$$$$·Italian·

North Central

800 reviews

Local Ingredients
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

L'Oca d'Oro, which is Italian for “The Golden Goose,” is truly golden when it comes to great Italian food. The menu changes quite frequently because they use only the freshest loca…Read more

84% recommended

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Veggie Heaven - Austin

$$$$·Vegetarian·

Downtown

3 reviews

Good Vegetarian Options
Casual
Comfort Food

Third-generation chef Stacy Chen opened Veggie Heaven at the age of 17 with the help of her parents in 1997. Since then it has become known as one of the best vegan restaurants in …Read more

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