Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Columbia

"Chef Gregory Brown and Naija Wright-Brown opened Land of Kush in 2011. Land of Kush serves vegan and vegetarian soul food so savory that you’ll forget it’s also healthy. Everything on the menu is vegetarian-friendly but tastes like the real deal, from the crab cakes and BBQ ribs to the curry chicken and sweet potato cake."

"Vegan soul restaurant Land of Kush sells a variety of animal-free takes on classic foods, like eggplant parmesan made with vegan cheese, curried “chickun” and their weekend special: crab cakes. That's right, a vegan crab cake, made from pan-fried seitan and seasoned with Old Bay."

"Last but not least, there's The Land of Kush, a Mount Vernon favorite with four stars out of 534 reviews."

"A cheerful, family-owned little restaurant in Lauraville, Maggie’s Farm uses locally sourced farm ingredients in order to provide what they call their ‘trademark blend of globally inspired comfort food.’ Brunch specials include the fried chicken and rosemary waffle with organic locally sourced chicken, hangover-remedy chilaquiles, and rotating specials that use ingredients from the weekend dinner menu. Signature brunch cocktails include Matthew’s Bloody MFA, boozy lemonades, a 32 oz mason jar mojito, and more."

"A post shared by Maggie's Farm (@maggiesfarm_md) on Dec 2, 2018 at 7:00am PST. Founded in 2012 by accomplished chefs, Maggie’s Farm is dedicated to supporting local farms and businesses and serving top-notch grub. With remarkable service in a comfy space, the restaurant is a popular brunch and dinner spot in town."

"Johnny Rad’s Pizzeria Tavern tries to make a sincere effort to make most of their menu items vegetarian-friendly and/or vegan when achievable. If you have any queries about a specific item, please do not hesitate to ask. They proudly use vegetarian and vegan goods by Gardien, Beyond Meat, The Greener Kitchen- local, Morningstar Farms, and more."

"The best advertisement for this Little Italy restaurant is its screen door. Through it, watch the kitchen hard at work, rolling and kneading the homemade pasta that goes into every dish at La Tavola. Venetian-born chef Carlo Vignotto says on La Tavola's website that he believes "the only way to prepare any creation is to be a perfectionist and select only the freshest ingredients from beginning to end — homegrown herbs, fresh fish and meats from the market, homemade pasta." More often than not, this philosophy comes through on the plate."

"Over in the Inner Harbor, check out sweetgreen, a chain restaurant which has earned 4.5 stars out of 117 reviews on Yelp. You can find the vegetarian spot, which offers salads and more, at 1306 Fleet St."

"My only concern was the bag that carried our salads (2) broke at the bottom and my salad came open and spilled on the floor."

"Johnny Rad’s Pizzeria Tavern tries to make a sincere effort to make most of their menu items vegetarian-friendly and/or vegan when achievable. If you have any queries about a specific item, please do not hesitate to ask. They proudly use vegetarian and vegan goods by Gardien, Beyond Meat, The Greener Kitchen- local, Morningstar Farms, and more."

"Brew House No. 16 offers a vibrant spot to meet, dine, drink and relax for locals and out-of-town visitors to the Mount Vernon cultural district."

"Annabel Lee Tavern is a small and cosy restaurant, known for its delicious food and white exterior. The interior of this restaurant gives off true American pub vibes, and the food takes care of the rest. Some famous dishes include Buffalo Mushrooms, Crab Cake Platter, Grilled Tuna Panini, and BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches."

"Case in point, their creative spin on chicken and waffles: jerk duck and cornbread waffles. These mouthwatering waffles are paired with a bite of seasoned duck, poached egg, and a delicate touch of powerful orange marmalade. If that’s got you salivating then just wait until you see the rest of the incredibly inventive menu…"

"This comfort food favorite has been loved by locals for years and has even gained fame with the likes of Queen Latifah. The Upper Fell’s Point restaurant opened in 2006 and expanded in 2019 to make room for more diners. Expect dishes like barbecue shrimp and grits, raisin bread French toast and stuffed breakfast burritos."

"The Patterson Park Pagoda is a must-stop photo op, not only for the views from atop a hill in Patterson Park, but also for its oriental-style iron, wood and glass exterior. Constructed in the 1890s, the four-story building continues to serve its original purpose as an observation tower. It’s best accessed via the entrance to the park at East Lombard Street and South Patterson Park Avenue."

"The Patterson Park pagoda is decorated with lights during the holidays and surrounded by magnolia trees in the spring so there are many opportunities to get a good shot in front of it. During certain hours, you can also go inside and climb to the top to get a wide view of the park and take some shots from below or above. @friendsofpattersonpark"

"Cylburn Arboretum is 200 acres of trees, gardens, and manicured lawns that are especially nice to visit in spring when the flowers are blooming. The park is centered around Cylburn Mansion which was built in 1863 and is open for tours, including a holiday open house in the winter. The park also includes 3.5 miles of hiking trails through the surrounding woods, a greenhouse used for educational programs, and events like the annual Market Day."

"Full of gardens, greenhouses, wooded paths, and angelic statues, the arboretum is the perfect place for a quiet proposal where the two of you will have each other’s undivided attention. The Cylburn Arboretum also regularly hosts wedding ceremonies, so you know the location is ripe for romance."

"The Cylburn Arboretum off of Greenspring Avenue is just really fantastic. The grounds are sprawling and there is so much open space to run and play and enjoy seeing the trees and other plant life. There are over 20 individual gardens and some of the coolest old trees I have ever seen."

"If you want to enjoy a breathtaking view of the city from a fresh and new perspective, you should head to the Top of the World on the 27th floor of the World Trade Center in Baltimore. You will be able to take in incredible 360 degree views with stationery binoculars to ensure you get the best views possible. There are also guides there to help you to learn more about the city."

"To get the best view of Baltimore and the Inner Harbor for a fairly reasonable price ($6 and under), make the Top of the World Observation a must-do on your Baltimore bucket list!"