The Best Restaurants with Vegan Options in Houston

In addition to culture and entertainment, Houston is a major hub on the culinary map. An influx of new restaurants has this city labeled as one of the best foodie towns in America, and that isn’t just because of BBQ. These days, Houston’s food scene offers everything under the Texas sun, from some of the best Dim Sum in the country to farm-to-table offerings and everything in between. 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. More and more people are getting excited about the food scene here and one niche that Houston has readily filled is the demand for vegan cuisine. Check out this list of where to eat vegan in H-town.

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7 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	Uchi Houston, Seasons 52 Houston City Centre, Sorrento Ristorante Italiano…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Sushi, American, Italian…
Neighborhoods:	Midtown / Montrose, Westside…

Uchi Houston

$$$$

Sushi

Midtown / Montrose

4.9

4089 reviews

Chef Tyson Cole takes over at this location in Midtown Houston, bringing unexpected textures and flavors and pushing the boundaries around what Japanese cuisine is. The menu draws flavors and inspiration from many different places around the globe and mixes traditional master knife work with cutting-edge techniques. The restaurant is in the former Felix space on the Westheimer and has a funky, approachable vibe. They have a complete vegetarian menu and many of the dishes are vegan, such as the kinoko King Trumpet Mushroom, the Veggie Viche, Veggie Mushi, and edamame.

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Seasons 52 Houston City Centre

$$$$

American

Westside

4.7

2550 reviews

Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar with a seasonally changing menu that features lots of farm-to-table dishes and ingredients. The kitchen focuses on New American cooking, using rustic techniques like brick-oven roasting and open-fire grilling over oak and mesquite wood to give each meal extra flavor. Vegan dishes include avocado toast, grilled artichokes with lemon hummus, butternut squash soup, field greens salad, and gnocchi with winter vegetables. Ask about additional options that the kitchen can make vegan-friendly, too.

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Sorrento Ristorante Italiano

$$$$

Italian

Midtown / Montrose

4.8

3047 reviews

Sorrento Ristorante is a full Italian restaurant located on the lower Westheimer strip. The restaurant provides amazing service and a staff that will cater to your vegan needs if you ask for assistance with the menu. They specialize in contemporary Italian along with a wine list that ranges from big Tuscan reds to California selections. Vegan dishes on the menu include bruschetta without the parmesan, soup, and a variety of salads if you request them without dairy. Plus, you get to listen to live piano music while you dine!

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Potente

$$$$

Italian

Downtown

4.8

1609 reviews

Potente is an upscale Italian restaurant located in downtown Houston that features locally sourced ingredients. Chef Danny Trace is in charge of the menu, which features vegan items like Farmer’s Root Vegetables with Petite Beets, House Made Pastas that the kitchen can serve vegan, and some Happy Hour snacks, like the Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta. They have a sophisticated and modern setting with an interior evocative of an Italian villa and a spacious bar alongside the main dining area.

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Damian's Cucina Italiana

$$$$

Italian

Midtown / Montrose

4.7

2769 reviews

Damian’s is famous worldwide as the top authentic Italian restaurant in Houston and boasts an old-world atmosphere with an elegant yet friendly vibe. They serve delicious Italian cuisine in this Midtown location and have weekly specials created by Chef Napolean Palacios. It also has a stellar list of Italian wines that will complement any meal. Vegan dishes include salads, which they can make without cheese to render them vegan, minestrone soup, pasta e Fagioli, many of the pasta dishes if you hold the cheese, and the Hummus di Faggioli Bianchi.

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Masraff's

$$$$

Contemporary American

Westside

4.9

3546 reviews

Masraff’s is a casual, elegant, upscale restaurant owned and operated by Houston restaurateurs Tony and Russell Masraff. They are a local favorite and serve unique American cuisine in a classy atmosphere with great service. Settle into a table in the large dining room and soak up the uptown vibes! The menu doesn’t have a huge vegan selection but there are items the kitchen can adapt to a vegan diet — and they are delicious! Try the Red Lentil Veggie Burger, the salads served without cheese, or some of the vegetables served as side dishes.

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Grace's

$$$$

American

Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

4.8

3718 reviews

Grace’s is the legendary restaurant by Johnny Carrabba in the Upper Kirby neighborhood of Houston. He named it after his grandmother, who would cook delicious Sicilian meals from scratch for hours every day. The atmosphere is elegant but also homey and you’ll feel like part of the family when you walk through the doors. Vegans can enjoy the hearty side dishes on the menu, like Broccolini, Grilled Asparagus, Beer-Battered Fries, and any of the salads if you request them without cheese or dressing.

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