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Elevated Vegan Dining in Dayton

May 18, 2024
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When it’s time to celebrate a milestone or enjoy a romantic date night out on the town, these are the restaurants that bring a little extra atmosphere, exciting flavors, and more to your experience.

Winds Cafe

Menu at Winds Cafe in Yellow Springs, Ohio

Located in Yellow Springs, this is a little bit of a destination restaurant but absolutely worth the drive. With dishes inspired by travel, Winds Cafe offers exciting flavors and meals in an eclectic environment. Make the evening extra special by starting early with a walk around town.

Meadowlark

Curry at Meadowlark in Dayton, Ohio

The staff at Meadowlark take diet preferences and allergies very seriously and can help you make the best choices and modifications to their delicious menu. Lunch and dinner are both amazing here.

Wheat Penny Oven & Bar

Meal at Wheat Penny in Dayton, Ohio

Sister restaurant to Meadowlark, Wheat Penny has flavorful veggie dishes that satisfy as well as vegan entrees, pizzas, and sides. They are similarly committed to making sure your meal meets your preferences, allergies, etc.

Sueño

Guacamole at Sueno in Dayton, Ohio

The menu at Sueño is made up of small plates to share and there are plenty of vegan options (or dishes that can be made vegan). The experience is romantic and fun thanks to the open kitchen and gorgeous decor.

Gather

Writer of Girl About Dayton Lauren Rinehart

Gather offers plenty of vegan options and delicious drinks to pair with their live entertainment throughout the week. This is a great place to order a drink and a few small plates with someone special.

Lily’s

Lily's restaurant in Dayton, Ohio

With a tropical vibe and a menu full of fun flavors, Lily’s offers vegan options daily with a unique vegan special on Thursdays. They also offer yummy tiki drinks and these pair extremely well with a seat at one of their three outdoor patios.

Manna

Manna Uptown in Dayton, Ohio

At Manna, you can always count on a vegan entree (or vegetarian that can be vegan with modifications) that’s specifically called out on the menu. It will be delicious, the cocktails will be powerful and inventive, and the surroundings will be plush. It’s the perfect place to indulge and celebrate something wonderful.

El Meson

El Meson in Dayton, Ohio

El Meson is the exact sort of place you’d expect to find on a beach vacation, but it’s right here. The menu has a dedicated vegetarian section and many of the meals can be made vegan by request. The extra step is worth it for the experience of dining at this eclectic restaurant.

Looking for a more casual vegan dining experience? Try these restaurants.