Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Natural Foods Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada

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Nevada

Henderson

Pizza Fusion

10345 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 110, Henderson, NV 89052

(702) 896-9669

Pizza/organic. Pizza Fusion is an organic, eco-friendly pizza chain offering vegan and gluten-free options. Try the Very Vegan Pizza which has crimini mushrooms, roasted garlic, organic tomato sauce, and soy cheese (casein-free). Or build your own pizza with topping choices like roasted eggplant, kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, sauteed spinach, and vegan soy cheese. The motto at Pizza Fusion is, "Saving the Earth, One Pizza at a Time" and that's not just a slogan. Examples of how they promote sustainability include: using company-owned hybrid vehicles for food deliveries; giving customers discounts for bringing back their pizza boxes for recycling; using spudware utensils, made from potatoes, which biodegrade in 50 days; and offsetting their energy use by purchasing wind energy certificates. This location is in the Trader Joe's shopping center. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, delivery, catering, beer/wine, VISA/MC, $-$$$.

Whole Foods Market

100 S. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89052

(702) 361-8183

Natural foods store/deli. See description under Las Vegas, NV.

Las Vegas

Bartolotta

3131 Las Vegas Blvd., S., Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 248-3463

Resort/Italian. Chef Paul Bartolotta celebrates the traditions of Italian coastal cuisine, featuring several fantastic vegan selections including Handrolled Thick Spaghetti with Meatless Ragu; Farro Risotto with Imported Porcini Mushrooms and Tuscan Kale; and Rigatoni with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, and Eggplant. Dine indoors or out in private cabanas surrounding a shimmering lagoon. Both the chef and the restaurant have won several awards. Bartolotta is located at the Wynn Resort. Reservations are accepted. Open daily for dinner. Full service, vegan options, beer/wine/alcohol, VISA/MC, $$$.

Botero

3131 Las Vegas Blvd., S., Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 248-3463

Resort/Contemporary. Looking for modern cuisine, a hip lounge scene, and a high-energy poolside experience? Find it all at the award-winning Botero, where you'll enjoy such vegan dishes as Crispy Tofu and Eggplant (with yellow tomatoes and arugula), Semolina Crusted Gardein Chick'n (plant-based, with corn pudding and chanterelles), and Japanese Eggplant (seasoned with basil). And don't forget the vegan desserts which include Cinnamon Churros (with strawberry dipping sauce), Blackberry Sorbet (with almonds, granola, and macerated berries), and Blueberry Peach Crumble (with toasted almond "ice cream"). Botero is located at the Encore Resort. Reservations are accepted. Open daily for dinner. Full service, vegan options, beer/wine/alcohol, VISA/MC, $$$.

·Fresh Mama's

5875 S. Rainbow Blvd., Ste. 104, Las Vegas, NV 89118

(702) 726-2621

Vegetarian/raw foods/juice bar. Fresh Mama's is a small vegetarian café that is almost entirely vegan. They offer primarily raw foods including sandwiches, wraps, salads, desserts, and fresh made-to-order smoothies. Featuring green decor, including a large, overhanging tree with branches bearing fruits, the atmosphere is artsy and eclectic. Fresh Mama is located in the downstairs of Vegas Hot, a yoga studio, in Spring Valley. Open Monday through Thursday for three meals. Open Friday through Sunday for breakfast and lunch. Full service, vegan options, take-out, delivery, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $.

Gandhi India's Cuisine

4080 Paradise Rd., #9, Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 734-0094

Indian. Rated one of the best restaurants in Las Vegas, this establishment has an extensive menu, including an all-you-can-eat buffet. Offerings include appetizers (such as vegetable samosas and onion bhaji), vegetarian entrées (such as matter paneer and mushroom bhajee), a wide range of breads, and regional specialties. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, reservations recommended, non-alcoholic beer, wine/beer, VISA/MC/AMEX/DC, $$.

··Go Raw Café

2381 E. Windmill Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89123

(702) 450-9007

2910 Lake E. Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89123

(702) 254-5382

Vegan/raw foods. The menu includes mock salmon sushi, cream of carrot and avocado soup, enchiladas, burritos, a spinach ricotta-like dish, neat loaf, and pizza. On any given day, dessert offerings may include mango parfait, apple pie, fudge, and carob-banana pie. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Take-out, fresh juices, smoothies, catering, delivery, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

Greens and Proteins Healthy Kitchen

8975 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89123

(702) 541-7800

American/natural foods/juice bar. Greens and Proteins offers American favorites with a healthy twist. They offer many vegetarian, vegan, and raw options. Their smoothies are highly recommended. They feature a 'build your own custom meal' option that is quite popular. Some of the vegan options include a vegan garden burger, a vegan pizza made with artichokes, other vegetables, and Daiya cheese, and a grilled vegetable sandwich. Open daily for three meals. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, soymilk, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

Komol Restaurant

953 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89104

(702) 731-6542

Thai. This Thai restaurant offers an extensive vegetarian menu, including seitan and tofu dishes. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, take-out, $.

Lakeside

3131 Las Vegas Blvd., S., Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 248-3463

Resort/American. Lakeside uses the finest ingredients to lend a modern touch to classic American cuisine. Order the fabulous Mushroom Risotto, Grilled Hearts of Palm, or Fried Gardein Chick'n Breast (plant-based, with green beans, toasted almonds, and wild mushroom sauce). You'll be surrounded by pine-topped mountains and sweeping views of the picturesque Lake of Dreams -- it'll leave you breathless! Lakeside is located at the Wynn Resort. Reservations are accepted. Open daily for dinner. Full service, vegan options, beer/wine/alcohol, VISA/MC, $$$.

Paymon's Mediterranean Café & Lounge

4147 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV 89119

(702) 731-6030

Mediterranean. This restaurant offers courtyard dining. Traditional dishes include falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, and salads. They also offer spinach pie, pasta, several vegetarian sandwiches, and a vegetarian platter. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, reservations recommended, beer/wine/alcohol, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

··Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro

1236 Western Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89102

(702) 722-0108

Vegan/organic/bistro/bakery. Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro is an all-vegan restaurant and bakery in Sin City! Featuring a fusion of Caribbean and Southwest cuisines, the menu is created using fresh, organic, and locally-sourced ingredients. Surprise lunch specials are frequently offered. Leave room for a sweet treat from their full-service bakery. Custom vegan cakes are available for weddings and other special occasions. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Open Monday through Wednesday and Friday for breakfast and lunch. Closed Thursday. Full service, take-out, delivery, catering, smoothies, VISA/MC/DISC, $$.

Rainbow's End

1100 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89104

(702) 737-1338

Natural foods store/café. Rainbow's End is a health food store and café. The café would be entirely vegetarian if not for the tuna. Items on the menu are marked if they're vegan or if they can be made vegan. They offer wraps, veggie burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, and entrées. Prices are very reasonable. Open Monday through Friday for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner. Open Saturday for lunch and early dinner. Closed Sunday. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, soymilk, smoothies, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

Shalimar Fine Indian Cuisine

3900 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 796-0302

Indian. Shalimar offers more than 20 vegetarian Indian dishes prepared in a tandoor oven. Open daily for dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for lunch. Full service, non-alcoholic beer, wine/beer/alcohol, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$.

Sinatra

3131 Las Vegas Blvd., S., Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 248-3463

Resort/Italian. Chef Theo Schoenegger creates a culinary salute to Sinatra featuring modern riffs on classic Italian cuisine. Get the Gardein Marsala (vegan chicken, mushrooms, Marsala sauce, and potato gnocchi), Gardein Parmigiana (vegan chicken, vegan mozzarella, and pomodoro sauce), or Pennette (pasta with vegan Italian sausage, bell pepper, sweet onion, tomato, and fresh basil). And don't forget the divine vegan desserts: Frutti di Bosco (mixed berries and coconut gelato), Agrumi (citrus salad, passion fruit consomme, and campari-grapefruit sorbet), or Vegan Sorbet. Choose to dine indoors or out in the garden; either way, the setting is as gorgeous as Ol' Blue Eyes himself. Sinatra is located at the Encore. Reservations are accepted. Open daily for dinner. Full service, vegan options, beer/wine/alcohol, VISA/MC, $$$.

·Sunrise Coffee

3130 E. Sunset Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89120

(702) 433-3304

Vegetarian/coffeehouse/café. Sunrise Coffee offers a plethora of gourmet coffee and teas, including the flavors Nutella, Mexican Mocha, Truffle Berry, Candy Cane, and Dark Caramel. Their all-vegetarian menu includes many dishes that can be made vegan, such as the Alien Burrito, the Tofurky 'Wich, the Nomnom Burrito, and Café Salad. Outdoor seating is available. Open daily for three meals. Counter service, vegan options, take-out, espresso/cappuccino, soymilk, special beverages, VISA/MC, $.

SW Steakhouse

3131 Las Vegas Blvd., S., Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 248-3463

Resort/American. SW is a steakhouse, but they also offer a delectable selection of vegan entrées, sides, and appetizers. Don't miss the Wild Mushroom Risotto, the Gardein Vegan Meatballs, or the Sauteed Gardein Chick'n. You'll love the expansive wall of windows opening onto the outdoor dining patio, overlooking the Lake of Dreams. This restaurant is located at the Wynn Resort. Reservations are accepted. Open daily for dinner. Full service, vegan options, beer/wine/alcohol, VISA/MC, $$$.

Switch Steak

3131 Las Vegas Blvd., S., Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 248-3463

Resort/American. Despite its name, Switch Steak offers a selection of delightful vegan entrées, appetizers, and desserts. Order the Polenta-Mushroom Cake (with lentil ragout and sweet pea sauce), Vegan Meat Loaf, or Pot Pie (vegan chicken, carrots, green beans, and potatoes, baked in puff pastry). And for dessert, you can't go wrong with the vegan Apple Tarte Tatin (with coconut sorbet) or the Chocolate Almond Brownie (with raspberry sorbet and bittersweet chocolate sauce). Dine indoors or out on the spacious poolside patio. Switch is located at the Encore Resort. Reservations are accepted. Open daily for dinner. Full service, vegan options, beer/wine/alcohol, VISA/MC, $$$.

Tableau

3131 Las Vegas Blvd., S., Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 248-3463

Resort/American. Imagine an airy, bright atrium surrounded by gorgeous pools and garden views....it's all yours while you enjoy Tableau's enticing vegan sandwiches, salads, specialties, sides, and breakfast items. Treat yourself to "Eggs" Benedict (with vegan sausages, scrambled tofu, and yellow tomato "hollandaise"), the Vegan Tuna Salad Sandwich, or the Pan Roasted Gardein Chick'n (with mushroom ravioli, baby vegetables, and herb "cream" sauce). Bar service is available every evening. Tableau is located poolside in the Tower Suites lobby at the Wynn Resort. Reservations are accepted. Open Monday through Friday for breakfast and lunch. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Full service, vegan options, beer/wine/alcohol, VISA/MC, $-$$.

The Country Club

3131 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 248-3463

Resort/American. Located at Wynn Resort, the award-winning Country Club serves both sophisticated entrées and comfort food in an upscale, inviting, clubby setting. Relish Sesame Seared Tofu (served with a vegetable salad, cilantro, ginger-sesame emulsion, and soy glaze), Quinoa Pasta (with wild mushrooms, wilted arugula, sun dried tomatoes, white wine, and cashew cream), or the Wynn "Burger" with "Cheese" (a plant-based burger with vegan "American Cheese," ketchup, and yellow mustard, served with sliced pickle, onions, thin- cut French Fries, and a chocolate shake) while enjoying gorgeous views of the golf course and waterfall. Reservations are accepted. Open Monday and Tuesday for lunch. Open Wednesday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday for brunch and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, soymilk, espresso/cappuccino, beer/wine/alcohol, non-alcoholic beer, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$$.

·Veggie Delight

3504 Wynn Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89103

(702) 310-6565

Vegetarian/Chinese/Vietnamese. Veggie Delight is a vegetarian restaurant where any item on the menu can be made vegan! They offer Tofu Nuggets, Hawaiian-Style Fried Rice, 'Chicken' Loaves, and 'Shrimp' with Mixed Vegetables. The restaurant also offers a plethora of fresh fruit smoothies and freshly-juiced vegetables and fruits. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, VISA/MC, $.

Wazuzu

3131 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 248-3463

Resort/Asian Fusion. Vegetarian or vegan in Vegas? Visit Wazuzu! Located at the Encore Resort, Wazuzu serves delicious Asian fusion cuisine. Sample the Vegan Pad Thai (made with rice stick noodles, tamarind, bean sprouts, and peanuts), Vegan Drunken Noodles (fresh rice noodles with Thai basil, sweet soy sauce, chilies, and onions), or Shiitake-Nagi (roasted, seasoned shiitake mushrooms with vegan eel sauce). Reservations are accepted. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, espresso/cappuccino, soymilk, beer/wine/alcohol, non-alcoholic beer, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$-$$$.

Whole Foods Market

7250 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89128

(702) 942-1500

8855 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89128

(702) 254-8655

6689 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89119

(702) 589-7711

Natural foods store/deli. The deli in this natural foods market offers soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Open daily for three meals. Cafeteria, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, smoothies, soymilk, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

Reno

Anthony's Dandelion Deli & Catering

1170 S. Wells Ave., Reno, NV 89502

(775) 322-6100

Natural foods. Anthony's offers vegan soup and chili, wheat-free and dairy-free dishes, baked goods, and more at reasonable prices. Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast and lunch. Closed Sunday. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, catering, fresh juices, espresso/cappuccino, $$.

Café de Thai

7499 Longley Ln., Reno, NV 89511

(775) 829-8424

Thai. They offer a selection of vegetarian entrées and are willing to make any other dish on the menu vegetarian. Open Wednesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday through Tuesday. Full service, take-out, reservations recommended, non-smoking, suitable for business entertaining, fresh juices, beer/wine, non-alcoholic beer/wine, VISA/MC, $$.

·Pneumatic Diner

501 W. 1st St., Reno, NV 89503

(775) 786-8888

Vegetarian/diner. Pneumatic Diner is located upstairs in the wonderful Truckee River Terrace Apartments at the corner of 1st & Ralston Streets. It offers Middle Eastern and Mexican-style dishes in an eclectic environment. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, espresso/cappuccino, beer/wine, VISA/MC/DISC, $$.

Whole Foods Market

6139 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502

(775) 852-8023

Natural foods store/deli. See description under Las Vegas, NV.