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

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•• Vegan or vegetarian restaurant
§ Reviewer's choice

Nevada

Henderson

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

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 89107

(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, $$.

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, $.

La Scala Restaurant

1020 E. Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 699-9980

Italian. This all-organic Italian restaurant offers pesto-grilled tofu with roasted peppers, tofu stuffed shells, and gnocchi (potato dumplings) with tomato sauce. Open daily for dinner. Full service, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$-$$$.

Long Life Vege

4130 S. Sandhill Rd., Ste. A4, Las Vegas, NV 89121

(702) 436-4488

Chinese. Long Life Vege is extremely veg-friendly with extensive vegetarian lunch and dinner menus, but please be aware that they also serve fish. Meat substitutes are made from wheat and soy products. Their large selection of meatless appetizers includes spring rolls, vegetable potstickers, and veggie wonton soup. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, VISA/MC, $-$$.

Mediterranean Café & Market

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, $$.

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, $$.

Whole Foods Market.

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

(702) 942-1500

8855 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89117

(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 and 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, fresh juices, espresso/cappuccino, catering, take-out, $$.

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, $$.

Deux Gros Nez

249 California Ave., , Reno, NV 89503

(702) 786-9400

Natural foods. A wide variety of vegetarian cuisine is offered daily. Located on the second floor of the building, this establishment features a tremendous collection of cycling jerseys hanging on its walls. Open daily for three meals. Counter service, vegan options, fresh juices, espresso/cappuccino, take-out, $-$$.

Pneumatic Diner

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

(775) 786-8888 x 106

Natural foods. This diner is located upstairs in the wonderful Truckee River Terrace Apartments at the corner of 1st and Ralston Sts. It offers Middle Eastern and Mexican-style dishes in an eclectic environment. Open daily for three meals. Full service, vegan options, fresh juices, espresso/cappuccino, wine/beer, take-out, 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.