Award winning restaurant and catering concept founded in Oceanside, California by husband and wife duo Davin and Jessica Waite. Focuses on zero waste practices and locally grown and sources ingredients. The menu features dishes like cheesy truffle fries, carrotfish tacos, chicken & waffles, and spicy Korean BBQ chicken. Vegan catering services available in San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles counties. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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2937 Bristol St Ste E100 (at The Camp), Costa Mesa, California, USA, 92626
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 06 Sep 2024 by geometric-noise
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Added by RacerDean on 07 Jan 2024
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Featured Review
sweetpancake
Points +38
Best vegan in OC - Edit
Honestly this is the very best vegan restaurant dining in Orange County. Upscale cuisine without the upscale smugness or upscale pricing. Simply outstanding food. It's our family favorite.
Read morePros: cuisine, service, causal setting
theplot
Thank you so much!! We are so happy to hear that your family loves The Plot. This means the world to us!
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38 Reviews
First Review by PicklesOC
marriedavegan
Points +619
Very Nice! - Edit
Nice menu. Like that making familiar dishes but not with fake meat, very vegetable forward. We tried the cheesy truffle fries (perfectly crispy), Brussel sprouts (super yummy), eggplant and focaccia (surprisingly good), the sushi (wicked good) and the farm salad (tasty). We also had 2 desserts, the plot cake and the ube panna cotta. Both were truly delicious. We will be going back because we have to try an entree
Read morePros: Delicious, Vegetable forward, Not outrageous in price
Cons: Parking is HORRIBLE
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kumasan
Points +276
Fantastic food - Edit
Great service and located in a very cool location. The best thing we had was the sushi. Also serves complimentary sparkling water which was great. Tacos were also fantastic.
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cheroyma
Points +45
Amazing! - Edit
Our server, Christian was super helpful and knowledgeable about all the dishes. I went with my non veg Aunt and we both loved everything we ordered which was the party melt with fries, carrots, special rice dish with jackfruit.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-06
Pros: Complimentary water, still or sparkling , Delicious food, Fantastic service
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Veryveganjill
Points +225
A lost for words - Edit
We got the crab cakes the scone the breakfast burger all were incredibly flavorful scone was amazingly crumbly in the best way and gooey slightly
Read morePros: Loved the vibe , Very clean , Good service
Cons: No cons
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BicyclesSaveIcicles
Points +88
Amazing first visit - Edit
The food was so good I forgot to take pictures…🤦🏽♂️we got the sushi roll which was incredible and lettuce with lentil caviar to share which was amazing!! I got the meatless loaf which was good but got a bit dry towards the end. It comes with potatoes and green beans which were so good🔥🔥we also got the sweet potato gnocchi which knocked it out of the park! 👊🏽
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jasonxkeller
Points +457
They have lost the plot. - Edit
I want to be generous to an all vegan spot but honestly for positioning themselves as upscale restaurant, my meal was abysmal. I had the shepherds pie. It was a deconstructed affair and the presentation was nice. I would even say the 2 stars they get are for presentation and atmosphere. The potatoes in the shepherds pie tasted like last week’s rancid fryer oil. The concept was good but the dish missed by a mile. Gordon Ramsey I would have fired someone if he had been there that day. Shepherds pie flavor profile is so easy to perfect. How they screwed it up is beyond me. It was bad enough that I wouldn’t give it a second chance, unless they asked me personally.
Read moreConsiderations, I was having a late lunch, so it was between their main service times. The restaurant was empty. So you could make a case that they were exhausted from lunch and prepping for dinner service. Neither excuse how bad the potatoes tasted. Even if that’s the case, everyone else I know who’s tried it has given lukewarm reports.
It’s not enough to just show up and be vegan in 2025. Our choices are plentiful. We need not accept being served mom’s leftovers and while told it’s Eleven Madison Park. #Veganuary
Pros: Ambiance, Presentation of Food
Cons: The food, The value , The food
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RobbieG
Points +433
Great Appetizers - Edit
Came here w omnivores and we started with drinks and appetizers. Everything was great and the kitchen even sent us some samples of a delicious new bean dish they were working on. We ordered entrees and they were good but not as good as the appetizers we started with. Might just go tapas style next time and max out on appetizers. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Fireside outdoor tables and blankets. , Great mocktails, Superb appetizers
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jeacosta74
Points +35
Good food - Edit
Maybe overpriced l, parking not good, staff was very good.
Read morePros: Food was good, Staff was very good
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redguru
Points +84
Amazing food! - Edit
Who says vegans cannot enjoy fine dining? Great vinyl played in the back of this unique an intimate restaurant. Extremely attentive and personalised service. We have never had an average experience here.
Read moreFair warning about the parking, which is free, though; and the prices that reflect the quality of the food.
Definitely a special place! #Veganuary
Pros: Quality food, Astounding service, Spun a DJ Shadow vinyl disc when there last
Cons: Parking, Finding a place to park while waiting for Lyft, Did I mention parking?
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ThisHanaBee
Points +42
So good! - Edit
The ambiance and creativity of the dishes were the biggest standouts! Some of the food (the gravy and fries) was a tad too salty, but that’s what usually happens at restaurants. I loved the potato and kraut the most! I would definitely come here again. The dishes are unlike anything I’ve heard of before. And the wait staff is so kind!
Read morePros: Creativity , Ambiance, Service
Cons: Some foods were a tad too salty
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Breah
Points +698
Delicious and zero waste - Edit
Random vegan spot in Costa Mesa. They have a nice unique indoor and outdoor space. They have a limited weekend brunch menu, so we didn’t get to try a lot of the dishes that people reviewed on here previously.
Read moreWe did try the patty melt and the lions mane Benedict. The patty melt had a homemade lentil and rice patty with onion jam that was really yummy. The bread was dense and chewy and delicious. Supposedly it had kimchi aioli but I didn’t taste that at all. The beet dipping sauce that came with the fries was a bit too sweet. The lions mane benny had a great hollandaise sauce and tomato jam, but the lions mane didn’t add much. No texture or flavor to the mushroom, unfortunately. Overall quite yummy and filling.
Pros: All vegan, Zero waste, Outdoor fire pits and blankets
Cons: Pricy
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maddiecbrooks
Points +89
Amazing - Edit
Great experience, got a ton of dishes to share, including tofu chicken and biscuits, cheesy fries, salad and soup, sushi roll and Korean bbq. Everything was absolutely amazing. So nice to go somewhere stress free knowing there are plenty of options.
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JackieGleason
Points +70
The Plot is Fantastic - Edit
My husband and I went to The Plot for an early dinner for my birthday. It was fantastic. I had a shepherds pie made with lentils and my husband had biscuits and gravy. Both of these dishes we loved when we were non vegans and they were both delicious. My dessert was free for my birthday. Our waitress was so nice. It isn't a very big restaurant but they do take reservations. They have brunch on the weekends and reservations are a must. The parking can be a challenge as there are many restaurants and shops in this location. I am looking forward to going back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-06
Pros: Delicious food , Very nice people working here, The atmosphere
Cons: Challenging parking
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davidmvz
Points +63
My first visit - Edit
I give the 3 stars just for the service
Read moreThe good look great on the menu.
On the plate it's bland and uninspiring.
I don't know where the award came from. Very deceiving. I feel that I was tricked
And I read great reviews but, I guess that my taste is different. Like to support vegan restaurants , but honesty is important for me .
jasonxkeller
Likewise dude. I see people raving about this place. My experience was really unfortunate. I was hopeful that it would be good, but being priced right around Pura Vita or Cross Roads, it comes nowhere near the quality or presentation.
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valarie85042
Points +47
One of my favorite places to go when in the area. - Edit
Pics are of biscuits and gravy with chikn and a tomato dish. Everything I've ever tried has been delicious. The biscuits and gravy with chikn is my go-to, though.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-21
Pros: Yummy and unique dishes, Ambience
theplot
Thank you Valarie!! We hope to see you again soon!
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Pilot.lj
Points +1525
Amazing service, was expecting more food-wise - Edit
As the title states, service is top tear. Very friendly people and happy to help you decide what to order. I got the fall special Brussels sprouts and the biscuits and gravy. Brussels sprouts were on point, crispy and delicious however a bit greasy.
Read moreThe biscuits and gravy I found a bit disappointing. The “chicken” is very reminiscent to just deep fried tofu. The biscuit was delicious but drowning in the very salty gravy. I looove salt but it was a bit too salty for me.
I want to love this place, and I will be back to try a salad. However I just don’t think their mains are my taste.
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sweetpancake
Points +38
Best vegan in OC - Edit
Honestly this is the very best vegan restaurant dining in Orange County. Upscale cuisine without the upscale smugness or upscale pricing. Simply outstanding food. It's our family favorite.
Read morePros: cuisine, service, causal setting
theplot
Thank you so much!! We are so happy to hear that your family loves The Plot. This means the world to us!
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Rrrami777
Points +105
Great cuisine, warm service - Edit
Vegan-owned restaurant. Delicious food, really friendly, warm, welcoming service. I celebrated my 18th veganniversary with friends on the patio. So fun!
Read morePros: Food, Service, Patio seating
Cons: Parking can be tough; valet available
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elenagoldburns
Points +6
Wow - Edit
This place was amazing. Food was delicious, service was great. Cute atmosphere. I’m a non-veg (came w my veg mom) and loved it.
Read moreredguru
Time to listen to your mother!
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StephenTanner
Points +65
Hip all-vegan restaurant with patio seating and good variety - Edit
Excellent vegan food with a variety of flavors and ingredients - they have a sushi roll, a shepherd's pie, a carrotfish-and-chips, a meatloaf. I brought a group of non-vegans along with me - they loved it too.
Read moreMy absolute favorite was the polenta and chorizö with charred broccolini - the chorizö was savory and spicy and pairs perfectly with the satisfying polenta. Roasted yuzu yam was a close second. The chronic roll and the shepherd's pie were also big hits. I wasn't a big fan of the carrotfish and chips - the beer batter is really nice but the "fish" didn't feel subtantial as a main, and the fries were a bit overdone.
Overall excellent, and I'll come back the next time I'm nearby. Parking can be challenging at the Camp but it's a very neat area with some funky shops and a little free library.
Pros: chorizö was spicy and amazing, chronic roll impressed my non-vegan friends, best shepherd's pie I've ever had
Cons: French fries were a bit overdone
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AncientOracle
Points +81
The Plot - A delight to your senses - Edit
Aside from the amazing looking anti-mall location and the slow spinning fan when you walk in, or the greens and cloth napkins, the home made filtered sparkling water, or even that they are a Zero waste establishment… THE FOOD IS OUTSTANDING! Seriously the Toast flight, or the Patty-melt and you have to get their version of animal fries… stellar! Lindsey was our server, extremely knowledgeable and suuuuuuper friendly!
Read morePros: Sparkling water, Patty Melt, Animal fries
Cons: It’s so darn far from where I live!, They don’t sell the beet katchup
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Mountjoy32
Points +302
Good food, nice space - Edit
Ate here for lunch. The lady who was our waitress was really nice, attentive, and knew the food well.
Read moreWe got carrot tacos, banana blossom or banana peel tacos, the gyro bowl, hard kombucha, and sake cocktails.
The carrot tacos were by far the best dish we got. Super tasty, the batter on them was perfect … light n crispy… and the carrots were a really nice texture and had great flavor… imagine they were marinated in something for a while.
The other tacos were good, but not great. Tasted like a bean chili taco. And the gyro bowl was also enjoyable but not great.
The sake drinks were light and interesting. We really enjoyed them. Found the strawberry one to be more balanced than the matcha one, but both were really nice. The kombucha was really good. Oh and we got that japanese style lager… I loved it.
Definitely would go back here for the calm atmosphere, friendly service, carrot tacos, and great drinks.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-16
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jollieduck
Points +2623
Exquisite! - Edit
This place is amazing! Both the shepherd’s pie and crème brûlée were to die for.
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InquisitiveOne
Points +85
I can’t wait to go back. - Edit
Every time I finish eating here I can’t wait to go back! I want to eat an entire sheet pan of their crème brûlée.
Read morePros: Crème brûlée , Chick’n and waffles
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CecilleBarnes
Points +24
The best in OC - Edit
All the food is made in house with love, you can just tell. I had sausage and biscuits and my partner had corned beet hash. We will work our way through the menu for sure.
Read morePros: People, Food, Vibe
Cons: Cold inside on a rainy day
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Notstevie
Points +1735
Great, unique food - Edit
Loved our time here! Staff is all awesome. Food is super good and unlike anything I’ve seen at other vegan restaurants. Best of luck to the team here! Glad they opened up after Native had to close😄
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jamieclower
Points +488
Beautiful presentation & flavors, plant forward! - Edit
Absolutely incredible options here! All dishes are presented beautifully and there is great variety across the menu. They keep adding too, sushi and nigiri started recently! This is a great spot, on the pricier side but you won't find upscale creative options like this anywhere. Highly recommend the crab cake and roasted cabbage!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-12
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