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

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•• Vegan or vegetarian restaurant
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Newfoundland

Clarenville

Pasta Plus

Restland Motor Inn, Box 237, Clarenville, NL A0E 1J0

(709) 466-2287

International. This is a great restaurant to get good food at low prices. Some dishes include Vegan Black Bean Chili, Black Bean or Chick Pea Quesadillas, Mediterranean Vegetable crepes, vegetarian curries, and, of course, dishes made with fresh pasta. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, espresso/cappuccino, wine/beer/alcohol, VISA/MC, $.

St. John's

India Gate

786 Duckworth St., St. John's, NL A1C 1G9

(709) 753-6006

Indian. You can enjoy fine dining in downtown St. John's at India Gate. There are 13 vegetarian dishes on the menu, such as Baigan Masala, Navrattan Curry, and Dahl Makhni. There is an excellent lunch buffet on the weekends. Reservations are recommended. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for dinner only. Full service, wine/beer/alcohol, take-out, catering, VISA/MC, $$.

Kenmount Restaurant

75 Kenmount Rd., St. John's, NL A1B 3P8

(709) 753-8385

Chinese. Conveniently located near The Avalon Mall, Kenmount offers an authentic Chinese setting for dining. Stir-fried Vegetables, Spring Rolls, and Deep Fried Bean Curd are some of the dishes offered. Reservations are recommended for large groups. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, wine/beer/alcohol, take-out, VISA/MC, $$.

Pasta Plus

Avalon Mall, St. John's, NL A1E 4N1

(709) 722-6006

Terrace On The Square, Churchill Square, St. John's, NL A1B 4J9

(709) 739-5818

223 Duckworth St., St. John's, NL A1C 1G8

(709) 739-6676

Village Shopping Centre, St. John's, NL A1E 4N1

(709) 368-3481

International. See description under Clarenville. Duckworth location open Sundays as well.

Quintana's de La Plaze

57 Rowan St., Churchill Square, St. John's, NL A1B 2X2

(709) 579-7000

Mexican. Great fiesta décor makes dining at Quintana's a treat. There are a few vegetarian items, such as black bean soup and burritos. With most of the dishes, you can substitute vegetarian black beans or vegetarian refried pinto beans. Reservations are recommended for dinner. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for lunch only. Full service, wine/beer/alcohol, take-out, VISA/MC, $$.

Taj Mahal

203 Water St., St. John's, NL A1C 1B4

(709) 576-5500

Indian. Taj Mahal is located in the heart of downtown St. John's. Some of the dishes offered include Vegetable Korma, Shahi Paneer, and Aloo Gobhi. Lunch time buffet available on weekdays. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for dinner only. Full service, wine/beer/alcohol, VISA/MC, $$.

•• The Sprout

364 Duckworth St., St. John's, NL A1C 1H5

(709) 579-5485

Vegetarian café. The Sprout will make you feel right at home with their numerous menu items, vegan options, fair trade coffee, wine list, and weekend brunches. Live music is featured on some weekends as well. Open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday for brunch and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch. Closed Monday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, soymilk, beer/wine/alcohol, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $-$$.

Zapatas

10 Bates Hill, St. John's, NL A1C 4B4

(709) 753-6215

Mexican. Zapatas offers several vegetarian dishes, such as salads, nachos, burritos, and cornmeal crepes. Reservations are required on weekends. After you dine, you can enjoy the piano bar available upstairs. Open Monday through Friday for dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for dinner only. Full service, wine/beer/alcohol, take-out, VISA/MC, $$.