Get ready to find the tastiest plant-based eats in PDX!
When you think of Portland, what comes to mind? For us, it’s the vibrant culture, green gardens, weekend markets, and diverse food scene—plant-based fare included! Loaded with vegan, vegetarian, and veg-friendly restaurants, Portland’s inclusive lineup can be hard to narrow down when it comes time for a bite. Next time you find yourself hungry in Portland, consider us your vegan tour guide!
Ranging from elevated tapas restaurants and comfort food cocktail bars to vegan pizza joints and culturally diverse eateries, the plant-based restaurants of Portland are electric! While difficult to play favorites, we’ve narrowed down our top 10 must-try restaurants! If you’re ready to dive in, check out these highly rated all-vegan restaurants in Portland, OR.
Astera
1407 SE Belmont St.
When in Portland, Astera is a must! This vegan restaurant features a botanical tasting menu and comes highly recommended by the locals. Astera’s farmed and foraged ingredients lend to its weekly tasting menu, which features vegetable ferments, house-made cheeses, and other seasonal, plant-inspired dishes. Be sure to check it out for your next celebratory dinner—cheers!
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Gnarly’s
Swan Dive (727 SE Grand Ave.) and Afterlife (3632 SE Hawthorne Blvd.)
When you’re craving vegan comfort food, Gnarly’s is the place! From stacked burgers and vegan chicken sandwiches to loaded fries and elevated sweet treats, this vegan restaurant’s menu will win you over immediately. Find Gnarly’s inside Swan Dive music venue and Afterlife cocktail bar.
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Secret Pizza Society
7201 NE Glisan St.
When you’re in need of some really good vegan ‘za, eat like a local and head to Secret Pizza Society! The self-proclaimed prime purveyors of vegan pizza, pyros, popkins, and other pieces unsurprisingly offer an impressive menu loaded with creative meals to order on repeat. Enjoy pies loaded with taco-flavored tofu, vegan bacon, and BBQ chicken. But don’t forget to order those breadsticks, toasted subs, and loaded salads.
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Dirty Lettuce
4727 NE Fremont St.
With its cuisine described as sinful Southern eats, this vegan Portland restaurant is not one to miss! Enjoy fried pickles, collard greens, cajun fries, popcorn chicken, BBQ ribs, mac and cheese, cornbread with honey butter, and everything in between! Bring your besties because you’re going to want to try it all. Dirty Lettuce is vegan Soul Food at its finest!
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Chilango PDX
2215 NE Alberta St.
When the day calls for street food and margaritas on the patio, Chilango PDX is your muse! Offering the perfect mix of tradition and innovation, this woman-owned vegan restaurant features tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, and homemade horchata ordered with or without a shot of espresso—yup, that last one really blew our minds!
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Rad Magic Subs
2824 SE Gladstone St.
Sure, we love a homemade sandwich moment, but we don’t have near the creativity that the menu masterminds behind Rad Magic Subs have! From traditional meatball subs and classic sandwiches loaded with vegan cold cuts to handhelds packed with vegetables, tofu, and homemade sauces, this fully vegan deli is a must on your Portland, Oregon bucket list.
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Norah
3801 SE Belmont St. and 1451 NE Alberta St.
If you consider yourself to be indecisive, Norah is going to throw you for a loop with its endless supply of must-try Asian-inspired dishes. Stick with the classics or opt for an inventive dish like Masala Waffle Fries, Pad Thai Nachos, Drunken Fettuccine, and Longan Rice Pudding. Norah also features fan-favorite cocktails and mocktails to complement your meal selection.
Courtesy of Norah
Feral
1640 NE Killingsworth St.
Featuring farm- and foraged-focused plant-based cuisine, craft cocktails, and natural wines, Feral is a great place to enjoy a celebratory meal. But plan to come back often, as Feral’s menu changes frequently based on the seasons. Enjoy housemade breads, produce-focused entrees, and seasonally inspired desserts and libations—all vegan, of course!
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Boxcar Pizza
2701 NE Sandy Blvd
Boxcar Pizza is bringing all-vegan Detroit-style pizzas—yup, those iconic square pies you know and love—to Portland, Oregon. Enjoy pizzas loaded with plant-based bacon, pesto, burger crumbles, pickled onions, and much more. This pizza joint also serves up vegan wings, Caesar salads, and mozzarella sticks to elevate your order.
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Mirisata
2420 SE Belmont St.
Whether you’re a Portland local or a tourist passing through, be sure to dine at Mirisata at least once. Specializing in plant-based Sri Lankan cuisine, Mirisata is a PDX gem and local favorite! Enjoy Impossible Beef Rolls, Hot Butter Prawns, Fish Patties, Deviled Pork, and a rotation of curries from this Asian-owned vegan eatery. It will certainly be a memorable bite to eat!
Courtesy of Mirisata
