I am a vegan and I live in Baltimore. I have a friend who is not a vegan visiting next week. I know about the vegan and vegan friendly spots in town (or I think I do). I'd like to take her out to a very nice dinner somewhere that has legitimate vegan options. I do not go to most restaurants that don't actively advertise having vegan options so I'm probably sleeping on something. What do you guys recommend?

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weclosedharvey t1_iqw5j1q wrote on October 3, 2022 at 3:20 PM

#21,798

Liora?

weendogz t1_iqw5lvr wrote on October 3, 2022 at 3:21 PM

#21,805

My vote is for Liora. I always have a great dining experience.

EfficiencySuch6361 t1_iqwjc3a wrote on October 3, 2022 at 4:50 PM

#22,389

Indian/Nepalese and Ethiopian restaurants always have great vegan options. Usually not advertised bc it’s just kinda how most of their common foods tend to be anyway.

I like Ambassador Dining Room for a fancier setting that’s still pretty casual

No-Success7693 t1_iqx13ds wrote on October 3, 2022 at 6:43 PM

#23,124

Replying to EfficiencySuch6361 (#22,389)

Ethiopian is definitely a great choice.

It's interesting, the menus almost always offer a "veggie combo" or "veggie platter" or something to that effect. But part of the reason for that is the prevalence of "fasting food" in Ethiopian cuisine, which is normally served on various fasting days in the Ethiopian Orthodox church calendar, when consumption of animal products is proscribed.

Put "fasting" in quotes because I always end up stuffed lol

EfficiencySuch6361 t1_iqx6a1w wrote on October 3, 2022 at 7:16 PM

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Replying to No-Success7693 (#23,124)

I’m not vegan or vegetarian but I friggin love the 7 item veggie combo from dukem, it’s my go to order at any Ethiopian spot just get the veg platter with the most options

cam_m151 t1_iqxdrdt wrote on October 3, 2022 at 8:03 PM

#23,613

Helmand is another good option

0lliebobbie t1_iqxf35t wrote on October 3, 2022 at 8:12 PM

#23,663

Paulie Gee's in Hampden has really good vegan and non-vegan pizzas. And good cocktails

crruss t1_iqy6bj0 wrote on October 3, 2022 at 11:22 PM

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Replying to weclosedharvey (#21,798)

Great food, poor service every single time I go there or to double 0 next to them

HenriettaHiggins t1_iqyhkso wrote on October 4, 2022 at 12:50 AM

#25,149

We just went to Verandah in Hamden. I thought it was solid for vegan and non vegan options

JustZee2 t1_iqymhsz wrote on October 4, 2022 at 1:27 AM

#25,385

One resource you might use, whether for Baltimore or anywhere (worldwide), is happycow.net (https://www.happycow.net). It will help you find vegan restaurants, restaurants with vegan/vegetarian options and markets. It includes ratings and comments.

sup_wit_u_kev t1_iqymt59 wrote on October 4, 2022 at 1:29 AM

#25,410

ekiben

cortolillo87 t1_iqymyoy wrote on October 4, 2022 at 1:30 AM

#25,418

Goldenwest!

burstsuppressant t1_iqyrlar wrote on October 4, 2022 at 2:05 AM

#25,596

Replying to crruss (#24,654)

Would you be willing to elaborate? I’ve been planning to go there near the end of the year. Are the servers poorly trained? Apathetic? Unknowledgeable?

TerranceBaggz t1_iqyusea wrote on October 4, 2022 at 2:30 AM

#25,728

Blair’s on Hudson (in Canton) has a nice vegan curry and some other vegan and vegetarian options as well as great souz vide meat options.

crruss t1_ir0m9w2 wrote on October 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM

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Replying to burstsuppressant (#25,596)

Just extremely slow. A few times we didn’t receive silverware and had to ask multiple times for it. Once or twice we were trying to get the waiter’s attention but he spent the better part of 10 minutes talking with a colleague and never once turned around. Even when there’s nobody else in the restaurant it can be slow. The food is delicious though.

burstsuppressant t1_ir3js4q wrote on October 5, 2022 at 1:50 AM

#33,312

Replying to crruss (#28,412)

I appreciate you taking the time to recount your experiences!