PLANTA
Vegan restaurant · Bethesda ·
Lively vegan eatery serving pizza, sushi, cocktails & wine
Lively vegan eatery serving pizza, sushi, cocktails & wine
"Toronto-born Planta planted local roots in Bethesda back in 2022. The beautifully designed space is inviting enough for even nonvegans to try some of its popular classics like Bang Bang broccoli, udon noodles, crispy rice, believable nigiri and sushi, and a riff on Maryland’s iconic crab dip made with fresh hearts of palm. The meat-free empire also includes Planta Queen and Planta Cocina in D.C." - Claudia Rosenbaum
"At the beloved vegan spot that boasts two spots in Bethesda and D.C., find a sans-booze rendition of the French 75: Pentire Adrift, lemon, sage, Leitz sparkling rosé, and purslane. For Old Fashioned fans, the non-alcoholic version consists of adaptogenic-infused Three Spirit Nightcap, the Pathfinder hemp amaro, and bitters." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"This ultra-chic, plant-based restaurant in Bethesda serves up a colorful menu that manages to feel both healthful and indulgent. The Bethesda outpost hums with warm Miami vibes while serving a menu of hits like vegan sushi, fresh juice cocktails, pasta blanketed with a rich and spicy rosé vodka sauce, plus a vegan version of Maryland’s iconic crab dip made with fresh hearts of palm flown in from Hawaii three times a week. Asian-influenced sibling Planta Queen debuted in the West End this spring." - Tierney Plumb, Stephanie Carter
"The year-old Bethesda location — Planta’s first Mid-Atlantic outpost — embraces an all-day cafe vibe and is overseen by executive chef David Lee, who also runs the kitchen at the D.C. sibling, reflecting the brand’s approach of giving each restaurant its own identity." - Evan Caplan
"The Toronto-born plant-based brand that arrived in Bethesda in 2021 found clever plant-forward sushi swaps — ahi watermelon for tuna nigiri, hearts of palm masquerading as crab, and tempura broccoli standing in for shrimp in another roll — and recommends ordering a sushi set to try a variety at once." - Tierney Plumb