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The Plot, Oceanside, CA

The Plot

4.8
4.8
817 Reviews
$30 and under
Farm-to-table

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Vegan-friendly
The Plot is a haven for culinary enthusiasts, where creative chefs transform locally sourced ingredients into stunningly plant-forward dishes. Indulge in a full-service dining experience in the evenings and for brunch, or opt for a casual lunch on weekdays. Enjoy our beautiful dining room or immerse yourself amongst the plants in our bountiful patio gardens. The Plot team is led by Jessica and Davin Waite, who have been at the forefront of San Diego's culinary scene for over a decade, gaining a loyal following for their inventive and sustainable approach to seafood and plant-based dishes, gaining the attention of critics and culinary innovators far and wide.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (442) 266-8200
  • Website
    http://www.theplotrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Davin Waite
  • Catering
    We cater! Contact Events@theplotrestaurant.com for details.
  • Location
    1733 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
  • Area
    Oceanside
  • Cross Street
    Cassidy Street
  • Parking details
    There is small lot along the side of our building, and a large lot directly behind. Be sure to take a peek at our garden if you park in the back lot!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

For Starters

  • Taköyaki^USD 10.00

    hush puppies, kind of, with tamari teriyaki & yum yum sauce

    • Grilled Cabbage*USD 9.00

      pink peppercorn creme sauce & lentil caviär

      • Tüna CrudoUSD 9.00

        squash, fermented cabbage juice, tofu creme, tangerine salsa

        • Sautee Snap PeasUSD 9.00

          carrot ginger puree

          • Cräb Cakes**USD 14.00

            tarragon creme & burnt herb stem slaw

            • Cäviar & Potato Cakes*USD 12.00

              lentil caviär, fresh crema, pickled red onion, preserved lemon

              • Mushroom AguachileUSD 12.00

                "dirty" chili water, quephaux frescho, spicy carrot, fresh palm heart

                Sushi

                • The PlotUSD 12.00

                  spicy tüna topped with grilled shrooms & spicy citrus

                  • Chronic**USD 13.00

                    cräb, spicy tüna & avocado - tempura fried, topped with spicy mayö & sweet n' spicy citrus

                    • Hawaiian**USD 12.00

                      cräb & avocado topped with spicy tüna & sesame ponzu

                      • Philafornia* ^USD 12.00

                        cream cheesë & crispy tofu topped with bbq beet puree & tarragon creme

                        • Veggie* **USD 12.00

                          romaine & avocado topped with charred chard, sweet n' spicy citrus and crunchy garlic chili

                          Soup & Salad

                          • Cup of SoupUSD 5.00

                            it's soup, ask your server for details

                            • Caesar* ^USD 7.00

                              zesty citrus dressing with herbal croutons

                              • Kale, Quinoa, Sweet PotatoUSD 8.00

                                ginger-agave dressing

                                • Kelp NoodleUSD 9.00

                                  sesame peach vinaigrette & snap peas

                                  • Farrow* **USD 9.00

                                    oil & vinegar dressing with kale, pickled red onion, beets

                                    Entrees

                                    • MarröwUSD 15.00

                                      kale stem marröw in potato, with bbq kale, ogo seaweed

                                      • Chickën & Waffles* **USD 16.00

                                        served with some maple love

                                        • Polenta with ChorizöUSD 15.00

                                          butternut squash, coconut, ancho chili oil

                                          • Meatless LoafUSD 17.00

                                            lentil & wild rice loaf, mushroom & beet demi. navy beans & charred chard

                                            • Fresh Heart of Palm Stirfry*USD 16.00

                                              agave cashew glace, "dirty rice," yellow pickles

                                              • Gnocchi*USD 16.00

                                                house made & Gluten Free sweet potato gnocchi, fresh herbs, creme fresh

                                                Dessert

                                                • Dark Chocolate Torte*USD 7.00

                                                  • Sweet Potato Panna CottaUSD 7.00

                                                    • Pineapple Cherry Upside CakeUSD 7.00

                                                      Non-Alcoholic

                                                      • Fresh House SodasUSD 3.50

                                                        ask your server for current flavors

                                                        • Green Tea SodaUSD 4.00

                                                          • Iced TeaUSD 3.50

                                                            ask your server for current flavors

                                                            • Hot TeaUSD 3.50

                                                              ask your server for current flavors

                                                              • Sparkling Vero WaterUSD 2.00

                                                                Beer on Tap

                                                                • Kali Kush, Breakwater Brewing, Oceanside, Pale Ale with Sage - 5.6%USD 7.00

                                                                  • Teavana, Burgeon Brewing, Carlsbad, West Coast IPA - 7.2%USD 7.50

                                                                    • Pistil, Burgeon Brewing, Carlsbad, German Style Pilsner - 5.2%USD 7.50

                                                                      • Endo West Coast IPA Rouleur Brewing, Carlsbad, American IPA - 7.2%USD 8.00

                                                                        heavily hopped with stone fruit, citrus

                                                                        Beer by the Can

                                                                        • Dopeur IPA Rouleur Brewing, Carlsbad, New England Style IPA - 6.6%USD 8.00

                                                                          • Juice Press Hazy IPA Burgeon Brewing, Carlsbad, American IPA - 6.8%USD 8.00

                                                                            fruit infused melon, pineapple

                                                                            • Sunday Spin, Rouleur Brewing, Carlsbad, Hard Seltzer - 6%USD 6.00

                                                                              Kombucha on Tap

                                                                              • Local Roots (Hard), Vista 6%USD 7.00

                                                                                Ask your server for current flavor

                                                                                • Living Tea, OceansideUSD 6.00

                                                                                  Ask your server for current flavor

                                                                                  White/Rose´

                                                                                  • Maris - Rose de Nymphe Emu, South of France

                                                                                    100% Organic

                                                                                    • GlassUSD 9.00
                                                                                    • BottleUSD 36.00

                                                                                  • Stephen Ross - Chardonnay, Edan Valley

                                                                                    • GlassUSD 11.00

                                                                                  • Morro View - 100% Albarino, Edna Valley - Field Recordings

                                                                                    • GlassUSD 9.00
                                                                                    • BottleUSD 38.00

                                                                                  • Barter and Trade - Sauvignon Blanc, 2018 - Washington

                                                                                    • GlassUSD 11.00

                                                                                  • Mâcon Guillot-Broux - Chardonnay, 2017 - France

                                                                                    • BottleUSD 68.00

                                                                                  • Flower Bomb - Malvasia Bianca, Saint K - Paso Robles

                                                                                    • BottleUSD 65.00

                                                                                  • Dragonette - Sauvignon Blanc, 2018 - Santa Barbara - Happy Canyon

                                                                                    • BottleUSD 48.00

                                                                                  • Renaudie Brut - Sparkling, 2017 - France

                                                                                    • BottleUSD 48.00

                                                                                  Red

                                                                                  • Fableist - Pinot Noir, 2018 - Paso Robles

                                                                                    • GlassUSD 11.00
                                                                                    • BottleUSD 42.00

                                                                                  • Fiction - Red Blend, 2017 - Paso Robles. Zinfandel, Grenache, Cabernet

                                                                                    • GlassUSD 9.00
                                                                                    • BottleUSD 36.00

                                                                                  • The Offering - Blend, 2017 - Paso Robles. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre

                                                                                    • GlassUSD 12.00

                                                                                  • Halter Ranch - Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles - Synthesis

                                                                                    • GlassUSD 15.00

                                                                                  • Groundwork - Syrah, 2017 - Santa Barbara

                                                                                    • BottleUSD 50.00

                                                                                  • Alberti - Malbec, 2018 - Argentina

                                                                                    • BottleUSD 44.00

                                                                                  • Saracina Valley - Malbec, 2016 - Skid Row - Mendocino County

                                                                                    • BottleUSD 54.00

                                                                                  Last updated: 1 February 2022

                                                                                  What 817 people are saying

                                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                  4.8
                                                                                  4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                  • 4.8Food
                                                                                  • 4.8Service
                                                                                  • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                  • 4.7Value

                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                  Loved For

                                                                                  • San Diego

                                                                                    Innovative

                                                                                  • San Diego

                                                                                    Healthy

                                                                                  • North San Diego

                                                                                    Best Value

                                                                                  • North San Diego

                                                                                    Innovative

                                                                                  • North San Diego

                                                                                    Healthy

                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                  The Plot offers an "innovative plant-based menu" that's celebrated for its "creative, delicious, and beautifully presented" dishes. Guests rave about the "amazing staff" and "superb service," making it a top choice for vegans and non-vegans alike. Its "locally sourced ingredients" and "charming ambiance" ensure a delightful dining experience.

                                                                                  817 Reviews

                                                                                  1. PeterP

                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                    San Diego

                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                    innovative plant based food well prepared and presented

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                                                                                  2. Vince

                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                    San Diego

                                                                                    24 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    24 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Delicious yummy plant based fresh innovative, clean food great experience great service, friendly vibe nice ambience love the location. Will definitely come back another time. Thank you for a great overall. Dinner with my family. 

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                                                                                  3. Dame

                                                                                    San Diego

                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Top 3 of all vegan menus, from all of my traveling on a vegan diet. Don’t walk, RUN to this place. Refined vegan palettes and non-vegan palettes will truly appreciate the care that is evident from the time you walk in to the time you leave, the customer service, the food, cleanliness, ambiance- magnifique et absolument parfait! Mackenzie was our server and she is such a joy! (All on staff were fantastic) and the chef- Davin- phenomenal, above and beyond, and kind Soul! My party of 3, 3 generations, truly enjoyed our meal with the added bonus of the garden, music, outdoor seating, and lovely care of the staff. We are grateful! BZ to the owners! PS- we will always come back!

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                                                                                  4. Brunch

                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                    Hawaii

                                                                                    29 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    29 reviews

                                                                                    Dined on 16 February 2025

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Had brunch this time. Yummy handheld sandwich options and a lighter menu but perfect for brunch. 

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                                                                                  5. Kaanchi

                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                    New York City

                                                                                    13 reviews

                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                    13 reviews

                                                                                    Dined on 16 February 2025

                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                    We like the concept, but food is okay. I have had better vegan food. Prices are good, I will try one more time but different dishes. Coffee is great.

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                                                                                  6. teresa

                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                    San Diego

                                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                                    Dined on 14 February 2025

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Amazing staff and fresh and delicious food! Sushi was perfect!

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                                                                                  7. Kelly

                                                                                    San Diego

                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                    Dined on 13 February 2025

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    The Plot never disappoints. We shared the brussels sprouts that were, AMAZING...I had the carrot ginger soup and a chronic roll and my friend had the meatloaf and fries. All great! Looking forward to the next time. Thank you to The Plot for elevating vegan food and the plant based dining experience.

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                                                                                  8. Crissy

                                                                                    Denver

                                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                                    Dined on 9 February 2025

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    The Plot was in a word, AMAZING! We opted to share several starters over main courses so we could try more dishes as they all sounded great--we were not disappointed. I only wish The Plot was in our hometown so we could be regulars--but when in town, we will definitely return! And to top it off, we had the best waitstaff, super helpful and genuine, guiding us to make great choices and leave satisfied but not too full.

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                                                                                  9. Charles

                                                                                    Las Vegas

                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                    Dined on 6 February 2025

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    My girlfriend is a vegetarian so I took her to The Plot for her birthday. She is a very finicky eater, but she LOVED the Korean BBQ dish. I too thought the food was very good. I am a carnivore, but I enjoy eating at places like this because it's guilt free eating, since I'm eating my vegetables.

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                                                                                  10. Linda

                                                                                    San Diego

                                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                                    Dined on 4 February 2025

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    We had been wanting to try The Plot for a long time and I am so glad we went. Ruby the hostess and waitress was just the sweetest and very helpful . The food was outstanding, we are plant based but eat fish for social occasions and The Plot’s dishes blew not just our minds but tastebuds too!! Food was garnished and plated partially and the colors were outstanding. We even took some home. The decor was very pleasing and “organic”, will definitely be returning to check out their creative event nights!

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                                                                                  FAQs

                                                                                  The Plot offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (442) 266-8200.

                                                                                  The Plot is rated 4.8 stars by 817 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                  2 people
                                                                                  7:00 pm
                                                                                  Booked 6 times today

                                                                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                  Google Map for The Plot

                                                                                  1733 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054

                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                  • Cross Street
                                                                                    Cassidy Street
                                                                                  • Area
                                                                                    Oceanside
                                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                                    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                    $30 and under
                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                    Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan, Californian
                                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                                    Casual Dining
                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                    Casual Dress
                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                    There is small lot along the side of our building, and a large lot directly behind. Be sure to take a peek at our garden if you park in the back lot!
                                                                                  • Payment Options
                                                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                  • Executive Chef
                                                                                    Davin Waite
                                                                                  • Additional
                                                                                    Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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