The Plot

On our way back from San Diego on our animal rescue mission, we were searching for a vegan spot for a late lunch. We found The Plot in Oceanside, which had amazing reviews and photos, so we decided to give them a try.
We were extremely pleased with our choice!
Not only was all the food delicious, but we also discovered that this place is zero-waste and focuses on sustainability. They serve almost all their vegetables from their beautiful garden in the patio section and the back of the restaurant. Speaking of zero waste, they have the tiniest trash bucket in the kitchen, which is unheard of in the service industry, because everything is either composted or recycled at The Plot.
The staff was incredibly kind and knowledgeable about the restaurant's concept. They take pride in working there and contributing to environmental betterment. Our fabulous waitress and the other staff members, who have been vegans for many years, were also very informative. They were so gracious to us the entire time
My husband and I, being very health-conscious and advocates for animal rights, were delighted that they did not skimp on their plant protein! The portion of protein was much more generous than what we're used to at other restaurants, even from when we were omnivores. On top of the amazing service, they gifted us a mouthwatering dessert for the long journey home I cannot recommend this place enough! Vegans, the vegan-curious, and even omnivores must try this place. You will all leave with smiles on your faces. Trust me!

I hate to say that it took so long to try The Plot, since I believe that it's a responsibility to support ethical businesses to ensure that they can stick around, but I'm so glad that I now have so I can share with you all just how fantastic this place really is.

Located on Coast Highway near the south end of Oceanside, is this beautiful, clean, open, bright, welcoming modern space. Conveniently close to the beach and plenty of other local little shops. There's a long tie of outdoor seating in a patio along the south side of the building, and off of it is large outdoor garden that's thriving and full of life, which serves as a supplementary source for their amazing kitchen. Our party of 6 ate at the lone picnic table in the garden yesterday, and I was tickled to see the chefs frequent it for clippings of various herbs and leafy greens.

We came twice in one week, and both times the food and service were both top notch. We tried so many unique, delicious, amazing plant based dishes, some duplicates between the two trips because they were too good to resist a second time. Not one bad bite was had, nor a bad taste from any bit of our experiences, including the level of service. Friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, to a tee.

Favorites: Ceaser Salad, Broccolini, Cauliflower, Crab Cakes, Olive Oil Cake.

Suggestions: Add a black non-fruited ice tea, and some more N/A options! I am confident that a few N/A beers would be appreciated by many, and not sit around wasting fridge space. There's a large shift in alcohol consumerism right now, many people practicing moderation or abstaining altogether, especially those with healthier inclinations, which I imagine makes up a large percentage of the customer base.

So glad to have finally indulged in the wonders awaiting here. Hoping for many years of success for this business, continued growth, and culinary exploration and excellence. Can't wait to come back! Keep up the great work and kudos, to The Plot!

We went last weekend to a brunch at The Plot.

Medha and Sashank are saying:
"I love the vibe ... and atmosphere. The biscuit is sweet, but it also has an umami undertone to it. Their sauce is better than a regular eggs benedict. I say: Ditto.

They love the French fries. Their my personal favorite in San Diego.

Here's the best brunch to order:
The fries
The scallion sauce
Ceasar Salad -Dressing on the Ceasar is good
Their bread is good - so anything with their bread
Sausage is made out of lentils for the sausage and biscuits

If you come at night, you can get their vegan sushi. Again, you wouldn't know it was vegan unless I told you. Very flavorful.

It's so much fun eating with a vegetarian couple. And I especially like introducing people to this 'gem' of a restaurant. And believe me. Vegan or not. It's good to eat great tasting food that your body can process. I mean, give your waistline a break! Lol

Lately we've had lots of requests for vegetarian meals for both San Diego Foodies and Carlsbad Foodies on Meetup/fb. In the future, you will see places where you can fully order both vegetarian and their regular faire. In some cases, it will be strictly vegetarian... but only if it's absolutely delicious, like The Plot.

Hope to see you at our next Restaurant Review Event,
Chef Marian

The carrot tacos were yummie & a great suggestion -- I love how the customer can sit in the veggie garden to eat .

Looking forward to trying the dinner menu soon .

This place is fully plant based.
So if you have a friend who is like a serious meat lover and don't like plant based meat. DO NOT BRING THEM HERE.

That said the food is very good for plant based food.

There is a lot of space for sitting and it gives me a very open feel with great vibes. Music played was very soothing and I love the vibes here.
There are benches lining the wall with cushions and its generally a very homey kind of feel. Loved how relaxing it was.

I got a spam kimchi bowl and my husband got the hot chicken sandwich which essentially is fried tofu sandwiched between two pieces of very nicely baked bread. I sneaked a couple of mouthfuls and I can tell you that is a delicious sandwich. But my husband didn't like it one bit. He is a 100% meat kind of person. Even chicken barely cuts it for him. So.... that said, I found it wonderfully crispy and delicious for a tofu burger.

My spam kimchi bowl is wonderfully tasty. It's not the kimchi in the traditional sense but it is very good. It's more like sauerkraut without the spice.
And the 'spam' is actually beet spam and again, the texture is pretty close to musubi.
I'm going to say I love the textures dancing in my mouth when I ate this. Crunchy and yummy. Just the right taste.

I had a nice almond blossom with sake. The almond syrup is not very strong just lightly dancing on the tongue. It's a very relaxing drink. Love it.

However one point to note is that the parking to this place is very hard to get to. After we were seated, we were told that the parking to this place is behind the building. We circled the building twice before we gave up and parked at the front.

Unfortunately despite it being so good, we probably won't be coming back. Not because it's not good. But because the hubs won't eat plant based food.
Will probably bring other friends who are vegans back here. Loved it and can't praise it enough.

Edit:
I forgot to add it originally. It would be nice if the menu had mentioned plantbased chicken instead of just chicken.
Less confusing for the first timers who come into the restaurant to eat.

We loved our dinner so much at one in Costa Mesa that we had to give the original a fair chance. Totally different vibe in a good way. Outdoor you can sit amongst the plants with a nice fire pit. Indoor is a larger space cool vibe and simple decor. Good was just as spectacular. I ordered polenta chorizo and meatless loaf. Both excellent and super flavorful. Kat, our server, knew the menu inside and out and was very helpful in helping us choose. Chef surprise is always a nice treat.

We really enjoyed our experience at the Plot! To start, service was above and beyond incredible. Our server was attentive and considerate and customized her recommendations (and the free welcome dish) to my gluten free needs.

The cauliflower appetizer was really flavorful without being over powering. It was my favorite dish!

My husband got the gnocchi and I got the risotto. Both were very flavorful and the portions were HUGE!

It was so nice to be able to sit down and enjoy a healthy, vegan dinner in a beautiful setting!

I'm not vegan but I do love some good vegan food! I don't make the trip up to north county often, but I'm so glad that I stopped by the plot for lunch.

I got a fried "chicken" sandwich that was tofu. If you've ever had stinky tofu it's that consistency, plus pickled vegetables. But the potato salad - best I've ever had.

Portions are a bit small, but the prices are cheaper to reflect that.

Staff were very friendly and accommodating to my food allergies.

I also love the sustainability of the restaurant, they have a beautiful outdoor patio area in the midst of a garden. I saw them pick vegetables, so I think they do use the food they plant. There were quite a few flies outside for this reason, but I understand that it is a garden.

Would definitely come back! And would love to try the express restaurant in carlsbad.

A highlight of our upscale dining affair was the enchanting Cat, our server and host. Her grace and attentiveness added an extra layer of sophistication to an already exceptional meal, transforming the evening into a truly memorable experience. Cat embodies the epitome of refined service.

Just Go! Bring everyone you know and get the Cheesy Truffle Fries, thank me later! We're so lucky to live in Oceanside along with The Plot !