Best Vegan Restaurants in River North (Chicago)

137 restaurants available nearby

1. Ema - River North

4.7

Exceptional(4531)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • River North (Chicago)

Booked 88 times today

A Mediterranean & California-inspired restaurant featuring small plates & Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter style cooking in Chicago's River North.

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2. Beatrix - River North

4.6

Exceptional(5316)

Price: Moderate

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 82 times today

Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant was created by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners John Chiakulas, Rita Dever and Susan Weaver. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and house blends from our very own, Beatrix Coffee Roasters. Beatrix is open daily for coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

3. PLANTA - Queen

4.4

Awesome(26)

Price: Moderate

• Vegetarian / Vegan • River North (Chicago)

Booked 6 times today

Under Chef David Lee, PLANTA is dining as it should be – an unguilty pleasure. Created in 2016, PLANTA is a celebration of delicious and innovative plant-based cuisine served in a beautifully-designed space, without pretension and with an overflow of good vibes. PLANTA Queen River North features signatures like Ahi Watermelon Nigiri and Bang Bang Broccoli while expanding plant-powered horizons with ceviche, dumplings, noodles, sustainably-crafted cocktails, and more. PLANTA reimagines and reinvents plant-based dining, providing flavorful (and fun) proof that the power of plants can change the world.

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4. True Food Kitchen - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(2567)

Price: Moderate

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 12 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Chicago guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located in Chicago's River North, at the corner or N State Street and West Erie Street. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

5. Barrio

4.3

Awesome(2875)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • River North (Chicago)

Booked 30 times today

Located In The Heart Of River North, At 65 West Kinzie Street, Dineamic Hospitality Added Its First Mexican Restaurant, Barrio, To The Hospitality Group'S Culinary Roster In 2017. A Creative Take On Traditional Mexican Fare With American Influences, Barrio Is A 6,000-Square-Foot Space Accommodating 200 Guests Indoors And Throughout Our 3 Private Dining Spaces And 70 Guests Amongst Our Expansive Outdoor Patio. Barrio Is Located Near The Chicago River, Right On The Cusp Of Downtown In River North.

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6. JoJo's ShakeBAR - River North

3.9

Excellent(2620)

Price: Moderate

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 152 times today

JoJo’s ShakeBAR is a next-generation restaurant and bar, and River North’s next go-to spot for hangouts, first dates, and family affairs. Its’ modern, yet familiar, diner experience is grounded in nostalgia and focuses on creative desserts and elevated diner favorites.Outdoor Patio Seating is available for reservations and walk-ins. In the case of inclement weather, our team will do our best to accommodate outdoor patio reservations inside, but indoor seating is not guaranteed. Reservations Are Highly Recommended & Walk Ins Are Available Based Upon Availability.

7. Bar Goa-Chicago

4.2

Awesome(121)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 18 times today

Bar Goa is a clubby Indian Restaurant and Cocktail bar in the heart of Chicago's River North neighborhood. Located in the party district on Hubbard Street, Bar Goa transports Chicagoans year-round to India's sunny southwest coast, a region known for electronic music, and beautiful beaches. Diners can expect incredible seafood dishes, delicious Indian favorites & a robust vegan and gluten free menu.

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8. Parlor Pizza Bar - River North

4.6

Exceptional(897)

Price: Moderate

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 33 times today

For more information please email info@parlorchicago.com . Entire party must be present to be seated.

9. Vermilion

3.8

Excellent(2255)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 2 times today

Advocating unabashed intrepid Indian cuisine since 2003. Feast on the best of our fare: our new Chaat Bar, Indian-Latin flagship dishes & newer Indian-Chinese fare. A sensual space with dramatic accents of lights, fire, art & metal. Best Restaurants Travel & Leisure, Bon Appetit, Esquire, Town & Country, Chicago magazine, 3 stars Chicago Tribune. Unpretentious, bold flavors, with substantive real food. No precious overpriced bites. Botanic "Herb & Spice" & "Ode to Chicago" cocktails, nonalcoholic drinks. boutique global wines. Omnivore fare galore & over 15 vegetarian/vegan dishes. Vermilion is woman-led & champions women as the founder of Let's Talk Womxn, an action movement of 900+ women restaurateurs across 15 cities. Founder/Chair of the James Beard Foundation Women's Program for a decade.

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10. The Omakase Room at Sushi-san

4.9

Exceptional(68)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • River North (Chicago)

The Omakase Room at Sushi-san is a culmination of Master Sushi Chefs Kaze Chan and Shigeru Kitano’s combined experience defining the Chicago sushi scene. While the menu and service are informed by tradition, guests can expect a transcendent experience that breaks down the formality and austerity usually accompanying omakase dining. Each dinner in the warm, modern, and intimate ten-seat space features luxury ingredients from around the world. Sophisticated and carefully curated beverage pairings are available to complement the meal.

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Evievip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great happy hour! We enjoyed a delicious dinner with some drinks on a Monday
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Beatrix - River NorthPrice: Moderate• American• River North (Chicago)
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4.6
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Nate
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Perfect date spot that doesn’t break the bank. The food was also amazing and the drinks were good.
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BarrioPrice: Moderate• Mexican• River North (Chicago)
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4.3
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Marc
Chicago / Illinois •16 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
The bass was excellent, and the Kofta was tasty. However, the humus was a disappointment—not better than what one can buy in a grocery store. The cauliflower/broccoli dish was a good surprise. Overall, the food was good, but not surprising. The place was full (on a Friday night) -- crowded and noisy. Service was slow.
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Ema - River NorthPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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Emily
Chicago / Illinois •53 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
So good!!! We split the Brussels sprouts, kale salad and roasted butternut squash pizza. Everything was delicious and I’d order it all again. Our server was great - personable and attentive!
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True Food Kitchen - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• American• River North (Chicago)
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4.6
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EricM
Tampa / Central Florida West •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 5, 2024
Andrew is the friendliest most helpful person!! Honestly everyone who works at Planta is so kind!! We loved the power lunch special and hope it comes back soon!! Every dish is amazing! Dragon roll is a “must order,” each visit!! So are the udon noodles and sushi burritos!! Overall Planta is food heaven for all but especially if you are vegan ( my family isn’t vegan and still loves it)!!! Eat junky or healthy it scrumptious!!!!
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PLANTA - QueenPrice: Moderate• Vegetarian / Vegan• River North (Chicago)
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4.4

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137 restaurants available nearby

1. Ema - River North

2. Beatrix - River North

3. PLANTA - Queen

4. True Food Kitchen - Chicago

5. Barrio

6. JoJo's ShakeBAR - River North

7. Bar Goa-Chicago

8. Parlor Pizza Bar - River North

9. Vermilion

10. The Omakase Room at Sushi-san

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