Washington, D.C. is another American city that has long had a reputation as a solid steakhouse town, so when it comes to vegetarian and vegan cuisine, one would immediately assume that finding a decent spot to eat might be difficult. Contrary to popular belief, however, there is a wealth excellent strictly vegetarian or vegan restaurants as well as restaurants that offer both meat and vegetarian options but play the plant-based diet game. From fast casual fare to fine dining experiences, here are some of Washington D.C.’s best non-meat-centric places to eat.

Elizabeth's Gone Raw

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Busboys and Poets

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