Vegan in Santa Monica or near in return for a Really Big Favor.

[Willly]

I'm looking to take a a great friend out for a fantastic dinner. They did me wonderful favor and I want to treat them to an unforgettable vegan dinner.

[bruinike]

Akasha in Culver City has many vegan items on the menu and can make many of their dishes vegan upon request. Plus, it's a nice-looking restaurant so you feel like you are going out for the night.

[Servorg]

If your preference is for staying in Santa Monica you should call Melisse and see if they can't make their vegetarian tasting menu, vegan too.

http://melisse.com/

[westsidegal]

+1 another good suggestion.

[yogachik]

Cafe Gratitude on Rose in Venice. It's the only vegan restaurant with any imagination, and any flavor.

[westsidegal]

i've been meaning to try that place, thanks for reminding me.

[westsidegal]

not really an exact answer to your question:
RFD offers nice food, but imho their food is very FAR from unforgettable.
as a matter of fact i've already forgotten what i had there last.

not in santa monica,
but i'd call providence and ask them if their vegetarian tasting menu can be done as a vegan tasting menu. THAT would be unforgettable.

[orderedeverything]

Providence is the most amazing restaurant I have ever been to. I didn't know they did vegan. That should be your choice.

[will47]

They can do it, and it's excellent.

n/naka is one other place (not Santa Monica, but further west than Providence) that can do it very well.

[LabLady]

Personally, I love RFD. I go there almost every time I'm in Santa Monica. So perhaps it depends somewhat on the sort of food your friend prefers?

I will say, the service at RFD leaves something to be desired.

[MrBoombastic]

Well please forgive me if I sound condesending but the answer is so obvious and right under your nose, RealFoodDaily