Head to this unassuming local favorite for solid food choices like gluten-free, dairy-free lasagna, vegan Shepherd’s pie, and chickpeas masala with basmati rice. There’s a full array of baked empanadas worth exploring (jackfruit mechada, corn and cashew cheese, and spicy lentil are some highlights) and desserts like the vegan alfajor with dulce de leche.

While not officially a vegan restaurant, this plant-forward award-winning restaurant celebrates vegetables with a rotating seasonal menu showcasing dishes like golden beets with red beet mostarda, goat cheese, and herbal oil; chilled zucchini veloute with basil and summer squashes; and spelt risotto with artichoke, seasonal vegetables, and Mimolette.

With multiple locations around South Florida, this build-your-own-bowl, counter-service restaurant has built a reputation with fast, healthy, and varied selections. Made from scratch, diners can choose from seasonal ingredients, including vegan-friendly greens, sweet potato noodles, roasted vegetable options, alongside other items like grilled meats, salmon, homemade sauces, and add-ons.

Currently, in a pop-up location (the new permanent spot is slated to be ready this winter), this casual, bright spot reinforces the benefits of a plant-based diet. Tacos, salads, bowls, burgers, and sandwiches abound, but the star of the show is the Venezuelan arepa (typically stuffed with beef) packed with hearty meat-like flavors carnivores will fall for.

The Sunset Harbor restaurant offers a plethora of smoothies and cold-pressed juices that pair well with bowls like the vegan pad Thai and raw pesto, which uses zucchini pasta. Meat lovers will enjoy the restaurant's rendition of meatballs (made from lentils) in tomato sauce and the Nobl burger, which features portobello mushrooms. The waffles topped with blueberry lemon compote are just the ticket for those craving something sweet.

Tucked inside the Lincoln Eatery, this spot serves tongue-in-cheek items like Nacho Libre, Oh My Cobb! Salad, Guava Mariahhh BBQ Burger, and Rawsome Cheezcake are both vegan and flavorful. There are also gluten-free empanadas and an array of juices ranging from pineapple with mint and exotic Andean berries.

In the heart of Downtown Miami, this vegan restaurant has been serving locally sourced, plant-based cuisine since 2016. Arepas are loaded with chia and flax seeds and available in renditions like Southwestern (black beans, chickpea, and corn salad) or falafel with red pepper hummus. Opt for bowls like the Eat the Rainbow (turmeric coconut brown rice, mixed greens, peppers, cucumbers, edamame, almonds, carrots, and goji-berry dressing), all of which come with a slice of superfood arepa. Burritos are replaced by healthier “noritos” (roasted nori, or seaweed, sheet), and ceviches like the coconut meat ceviche are bright and refreshing.

Proving vegan doesn’t have to be just smoothies and wraps, this upscale favorite takes plant-based dining up a notch with a flavorful selection of Asian-inspired dishes, including a watermelon “ahi” nigiri and coconut ceviche diners will swear is “the real thing.”

At this popular counter-service, healthy-ish spot vegans can enjoy the new Beyond Meat wrap, Impossible burger, or a Vegan picadillo bowl that would make abuelita proud. Founder Mario Laufer recently introduced a vegan-friendly banana bread for those with a sweet tooth.

Modern and chic, this elevated Coconut Grove hotspot doles out Asian-inspired dishes typically laden with protein replaced by flavorful vegan renditions. Sushi fans will love rolls like baked crab roll (heart of palm), dragon roll (tempura broccoli), and unagi eggplant nigiri with truffle miso. Dumplings like sweet corn and spinach shitake do not disappoint. Singapore and Dan Dan noodles are two of the many options to slurp up.

Serving plant-based Pan Asian cuisine, this friendly spot (known for its dim sum) offers wok-seared mushrooms, cauliflower kimchi, buckwheat scallion pancakes, and truffle fried rice, for those seeking vegan dishes.