Cafe, Fully Vegan, Vegan Pies
The Botanist
Vegetarian Restaurant, Vegan Dinner
Worth ordering: Fish and chipsnamed in 6 reviews
Try the vegan jalapeño poppers and banana blossom fish and chips for standout flavors.
Vegetarian
$$
Top tips
Ask about: uncertain ingredients
- The dinner menu is fully vegan and offers a broad selection of creative dishes.
- Good to know: Service can be slow or inconsistent during busy times, so plan accordingly.
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- Enjoy the outdoor seating with a view of Lyall Bay and supporting local craft beers and wines.
- Vegan options are clearly labeled on the menu, but lunch and breakfast include vegetarian items with eggs, so ask staff for vegan alternatives.
Must-try
Worth ordering: Burgernamed in 5 reviews
Worth ordering: Cake
Worth ordering: Jalapeño poppers
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Worth ordering: Pasta
People also mention cheesecake, poutine and slaw.
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Also bao and broccoli.
Good for
The vibe: dates The vibe: groups
Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and beautiful interior.
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Also praised for affordable and generous portions.
Good to know
About
The Botanist serves innovative vegetarian cuisine with a strong vegan dinner menu featuring dishes like vegan 'fish and chips' using banana blossom and a variety of creative plant-based mains. The restaurant offers a bright, plant-decorated interior and outdoor seating overlooking Lyall Bay, with local organic wines and craft beers on tap. While breakfast and lunch include vegetarian items with eggs, the dinner menu is reported as fully vegan by many guests, making it a popular spot for plant-based dining by the beach.
Visit
Open the mapRep Onepu Road, Lyall Bay, Wellington, New Zealand
Opening hours
- Monday
- 09:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 09:00–22:00
- Friday
- 09:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 09:00–22:00
- Sunday
- 09:00–22:00
eating vegan
Very vegan-friendly
- vegan options
- Many · 5–10 dishes
- menu
- Clearly marked
- staff
- Knowledgeable
- protein
- tofu, soy chaap, banana blossom + 5 more
Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.
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