Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Bethesda

"Johnny Monis is gathering quite a following for himself in his tiny Dupont Circle restaurant. Komi’s low-key dining room, a straight shot from front window to kitchen window, is home to some of the most adventurous eating in the city; the youthful chef is essaying New American cuisine with nods to his Mediterranean heritage and whatever else strikes his fancy. But neither he nor his staff of personable, fashionable servers is lacking in discipline; just as his talent is for showcasing unusual ingredients without showboating, theirs is for putting guests at ease with the ever-changing menu."

"Chef Todd Gray’s Equinox is fancy, upscale full service restaurant located in downtown Washington D.C., at the corner of Connecticut Ave and I Street NW, about a block from the White House. Todd Gray’s Equinox Restaurant offers a separate Vegan Tasting Menu with a Wine Pairing option. The Vegan Tasting Menu currently offers dishes such as Cider Glazed Heirloom Carrot and Pickled Beet Salad, Toasted Golden Quinoa with Grilled Broccolini and Heirloom Carrot Cake made of ginger coconut coulis, mango sorbet, and crispy carrot tuile."

"Equinox prides itself on its commitment to the organic, sustainable food movement that’s currently sweeping the nature. Using ingredients sourced within 100 miles of the restaurant itself, the menu takes its inspiration from regional gastronomic traditions. The Sunday brunch at Equinox is entirely plant-based, or vegan, so you’re in for a unique culinary experience."

"The changing dinner menu at this restaurant always includes a handful of thoughtful and tasty vegetarian dishes. The vegan Sunday brunch buffet, however, is a highlight, and not only draws herbivores to enjoy the delicious spread. The menu changes seasonally, but includes salads, pastas, pastries and breads."

"Shouk shook up the idea of eating a plant-based meal — at least in DC, where there weren’t many vegan options for a long time. Leaning on Israeli and Middle Eastern culinary traditions, these flavor-packed and satisfying pitas and bowls are well-assembled and totally satisfying ($9.75). The cauliflower version features the cruciferous veg tucked into a pita with tomato, scallion, tahina and parsley."

"If you can't make it to Israel (or more importantly to Israel's food scene) any time soon, Shouk is the next best thing. Some popular menu options include the Black Bean Bowl with sweet potato, red pepper, tomato, arugula, and spicy harissa, and the Shouk Burger with roasted tomato, pickled turnip, arugula, charred onion, and tahini served in a pita. Shouk will leave you, well, shook."

"Everything offered at Shouk is "'whatever your diet is' friendly," so you can bring all of your friends to this plant-based K Street eatery. Choose from seven different pita creations, or go for the rice and lentil bowl option to enjoy your veggies sans-pita. You can also get a pita pizza, fries, soup, salad, a tomato "burger," and house-made drinks."

"It’s said that there are vegetarian options on the menu at The Imperial Indian in Shirlington."

"The gist: With a prime location in Old Town and stunning views of the Potomac River, Ada’s on the River opened earlier this year just in time for outdoor dining’s peak.The food: From the expansive menu to the space’s layout, this restaurant centers around a wood-burning oven in its open-concept kitchen. The culinary team is led by chef Randall Matthews and includes a range of menu options from delicious hors d’oeuvres to multi-course plated meals featuring wood-fired prime steaks, fresh seafood, and vegetarian fare. The most recent addition is the weekday lunch service from 11:30 am to 4 pm.The cost: $12-46 for most entrees and sides."

"New to Old Town in 2021, Ada’s boasts stunning panoramic views of the Potomac River – as well as a great lineup of meatless options. Its menu includes vegetarian options such as Smoked Ricotta Gnocchi, a Beet & Honeycrisp apple salad, and Mushroom Lasagna. Ada’s offers plentiful outdoor dining, with great people watching!"

"It’s easy to find a variety of Indian vegetarian options, but finding unique and inventive twists on the typical curries is much harder. Indique does just that, and does it really well. The morel vegetable stew, rich and creamy coconut milk gravy, cauliflower pecorino kulcha, and sweet potato chaat are all flavor explosions."

"Indique offers Gulab Jamun, a milk solid donut hole drizzled with honey and served with vanilla ice cream. This melt-in-your-mouth dessert comes out piping hot with a super-soft texture and a hint of rose flavor. You might even catch a hint of cardamom in the ice cream."

"One of the fun things to do in Washington, DC that is often overlooked is the DC Improv Comedy Club. If you like to laugh and enjoy comedy, spend a night relaxing from all your museums and learning and get some light-hearted fun in. DC Improv Comedy Club offers a diverse selection of Comedy shows; check their schedule before you arrive to see if anything looks interesting."

"This subterranean comedy club has an awesome atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere else in Washington, DC. As you might expect from an underground building, it features a lot of dark walls and dimly-lit alcoves, but it gets filled with so much laughter that it never feels gloomy. Instead, there’s a warm, almost cozy atmosphere as the comedians take the stage."

"The Comedy Spot puts on two shows that you will not want to miss – ComedySportz, DC and The Blue Show. ComedySportz features two teams battling to make the audience laugh. Skits and songs are made up on the spot through audience suggestions."

"3251 Prospect St NW in Georgetown next to Cafe Milano--down the courtyard alley, last door on left, Washington DC, DC 20007-3243+1 202-298-9223[email protected]http://standupcomedytogo.com/see-a-show/chinese-disco-fridays/. First-Timers, Amateurs, Newbies Welcome!. $25 cash prize joke contest for audience members after the show Every Friday Night FREE SHOW No reservations: first-come, first-seated."

"On the DC-Maryland border in Takoma lies another vegan comfort food spot that has been around since 1988. Senbeb is a natural market with made-to-order meals that are entirely plant-based. Seafood, ribs, steak and cheese, potato salad, and whoopie pies have all been veg-ified for this menu."

"The female-owned award-winning bakery single-handedly made vanilla birthday cake with rainbow funfetti sprinkles an acceptable treat 365 days a year. Christina Tosi is the mastermind behind the delightful treats. If your lover isn’t so big on Valentine’s Day maybe you can make them chuckle by celebrating an entirely different holiday-day – even if it’s not either"

"A photo posted by milk bar (@milkbarstore) on Sep 26, 2016 at 8:30am PDT. This place has super fun and unique cakes like birthday cake, chocolate malt cake, and apple pie cake, among others available by special order. The birthday cake flavor is ideal for a birthday."

"Like Red Velvet Cupcakery, Sprinkles Bakery is not specifically known for their gluten-free baked goods. But this Georgetown spot is doing gluten-free cupcakes the right way with a lemon blueberry and red velvet that are just as good, if not better, than a traditional gluten cupcake. Sprinkles also offers a gluten-free chocolate chip cookie that stands out from all others, with a uniquely soft and chewy texture and plenty of creamy chocolate chips."

"There’s a lot going on amidst the daily hustle and bustle of the city, which means everyone needs a pick-me-up from time to time. It doesn’t matter if you have a major sweet tooth or you’re looking for something light and low-calorie—there’s something for everyone in the nation’s capital. From ice cream to cake to donuts, here are some of the best desserts across Washington, D.C. Bon appetit!"