Best Vegan Restaurants in River West

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1. Recess

4.5

Price: Expensive

• American • West Loop

Booked 8 times today

Located in Chicago’s West Loop, Recess (838 W. Kinzie St.) offers a vibrant, playful, escape to the daily grind. Home of Chicago’s largest patio, Recess encourages guests to adult…like a kid, while serving up delicious American food and drink. The Recess menu taps into the cravings of everyday life, offering casually elevated dishes with playful Chicago swagger, while our beverage program takes a bright, ingredient-driven approach with cocktails both classic and original. In addition to the energetic adult playground vibes and menu offerings, Recess also offers a nostalgic array of indoor and outdoor activities including giant Jenga and Connect 4, all of your favorite board games.Recess is a 21+ establishment.

2. Ema - River North

4.7

Exceptional(4530)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • River North (Chicago)

Booked 117 times today

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

3. Bloom

4.8

Exceptional(487)

Price: Expensive

• Vegetarian / Vegan • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 39 times today

100% Plant-Based restaurant in Wicker Park. We have always had the core belief of being as good to ourselves (and the earth) as possible, but as we grow, we have always wanted to do more. With this desire, we decided to open Bloom Plant Based kitchen. Not only is eating a more plant-based diet healthier and more forgiving to one’s body, but it is significantly better for the environment. However, with healthy plant-based options not being the popular choice, we know we have stiff competition. Therefore, our intention with Bloom is to focus on bringing flavorful, healthy, and affordable plant-based food to families while also being desirable and appealing to everyone regardless of their diet.

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4. Beatrix - River North

4.6

Exceptional(5306)

Price: Moderate

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 146 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.

5. Tre Dita

4.7

Exceptional(700)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 80 times today

Led by Chef Evan Funke, Tre Dita, Italian for "three fingers", pays homage to the precise measurement of bistecca Fiorentina. If booking in the dining room at Tre Dita, you will enjoy a menu of antipasti, handmade pastas, signature entrees and steaks. If booking in the Bar Tre Dita, you will enjoy a smaller menu of stuzzi, antipasti, handmade pastas and entrees. The full cocktail, wine list and dessert menu is available in both locations.Please note that Tre Dita only accepts reservations 7 days in advance.

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6. Beatrix - Fulton Market

4.6

Exceptional(2610)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Loop

Booked 115 times today

Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, The Loop and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant is the brainchild of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners Andrew Ashmore, 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 our house blends from Beatrix Coffee Roasters, featuring Light, Dark, Espresso and Decaf roasts.

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7. Costera Cocina Tulum

4.6

Exceptional(884)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • West Loop

Booked 57 times today

Costera Cocina Tulum brings the vibrant flavors of Tulum's coastal and Mayan cuisine to life, blending land-and-sea principles with traditional Mexican dishes. Step into a lively yet serene atmosphere that captures the essence of Tulum's unique intersection of jungle, beach, and bohemian nightlife. Experience our day-to-night philosophy, where "the jungle has two attitudes," and enjoy a dining experience that transports you to this enchanting Mexican getaway.

8. Vela

4.6

Exceptional(101)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • River North (Chicago)

Booked 29 times today

Vela Bar y Cocina, located in the heart of River North, Chicago, brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico City to life. Our menu showcases authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist, from flavorful tacos to traditional dishes crafted by Chef Jorge Angulo. Sip on expertly curated cocktails featuring a vast selection of tequila and mezcal, including rare pours. Vela offers the perfect venue for private dining and events, with intimate spaces like our Private Dining Room and the stylish Zona Rosa. Whether you're enjoying a casual night out or hosting a private event, Vela delivers a warm and cosmopolitan experience infused with Mexican spirit. Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, drinks, and culture in one of Chicago's most energetic neighborhoods.

9. RL Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(7209)

Price: Expensive

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 109 times today

If you do not find availability online, please call the restaurant directly at 312-475-1100.Located adjacent to the Ralph Lauren Chicago flagship store on Michigan Avenue, RL Restaurant features the vision and décor of Ralph Lauren in a modern club atmosphere. RL Restaurant offers classic American cuisine inspired by Ralph Lauren’s personal favorites. Seasonal dishes range from a chopped vegetable salad to a lobster roll sandwich, grilled fish of the day and steaks. On the cocktail list, guests can choose from classic drinks and a diverse selection of wines and other fine spirits.

10. Eden

4.8

Exceptional(1572)

Price: Expensive

• American • Avondale

Booked 34 times today

Eden’s ever-evolving brunch, lunch, dinner and beverage menus focus on the use of high-quality and seasonal ingredients, with an approach based on simplifying the process that goes into crafting each dish. This focus produces robust, clean flavors to compliment the flowers and herbs from our on-site greenhouse that also add beauty to each dish. Our 20’ x 28’ greenhouse allows us to grow all year, reduce our carbon footprint by sourcing on-site, and it helps the local ecosystem by attracting pollinators. Our sustainability efforts also include composting organic material left over during food preparation. Free Parking is available and easily accessible in the private lot across the street from the restaurant.

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justin
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food and ambiance are amazing! Expensive place but well worth it for a special occasion! Out server Levi was amazing in both recommendations and knowledge of the menu!
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Tre DitaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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Justine
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I had a great experience eating here. My server was attentive and friendly. She made it a wonderful experience.
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Beatrix - River NorthPrice: Moderate• American• River North (Chicago)
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4.6
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Diane
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This was our second time returning to Bloom for a birthday celebration. The food was amazing. The flavors are complex and wonderful, and the menu is innovating and creative. The only thing I would say is that the entrée portion was quite small. We were very satisfied for several hours, but then found ourselves hungry a few hours later. The chocolate mousse dessert made with avocado was an excellent way to top off a great dinner. Thanks Bloom! We will be back.
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BloomPrice: Expensive• Vegetarian / Vegan• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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4.8
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Je
St. Louis •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
The service was impeccable! Our server Eric G. was so attentive and assisted me greatly as someone who has celiac and cannot eat any gluten. He made sure any glutenous toppings were removed and on the side for the other guests and repeatedly came back to check and make sure I knew what was safe to eat. I cannot thank him enough. The food itself was delicious and the restaurant had a lovely ambience.
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Ema - River NorthPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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Ismail I
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
Great experience at Recess !!! Good food , drinks , atmosphere and the service was impeccable.
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RecessPrice: Expensive• American• West Loop
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4.5

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137 restaurants available nearby

1. Recess

2. Ema - River North

3. Bloom

4. Beatrix - River North

5. Tre Dita

6. Beatrix - Fulton Market

7. Costera Cocina Tulum

8. Vela

9. RL Restaurant

10. Eden

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