Somebody Help This Poor Girl: Pregnant and Hungry

Posted on July 14th, 2011 12:17pm by Nancy Nichols
Filed under questionable judgment, Vegetarian/Vegan

I can’t even imagine what it is like to be pregnant in Dallas during July. However, there is one loyal Disher who is just that. She writes:

I am in need of a restaurant recommendation.  My husband is vegetarian, I am not, and I was hoping you or your readers could suggest a restaurant that has a great vegetarian dish for his birthday dinner.  The catch?  I’m pregnant, and loathe Indian/Asian food at the moment.  Thanks for any suggestions you can send!

“The catch?” That’s good. Help her.

25 comments

  1. Go have the vegetarian tasting menu at Nana.

    @ 12:24 pm on July 14, 2011

  2. I recommend The Cosmic Cafe. I’m not a vegetarian but I enjoy this restaurant.

    http://cosmiccafedallas.com/

    @ 12:24 pm on July 14, 2011

  3. Not sure how fancy you want to go, but we have several vegetarian items on our menu! A brand new one is the Veggie Zinfandel Pasta:
    Portobello Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes, Red Bell Peppers, Spinach and Onions lightly tossed with Rigatoni Pasta and Low Fat Zinfandel Vinaigrette and topped with Feta Cheese, served with Homemade Garlic Toast $8.99

    You can peruse our menu online cafebrazil.com

    @ 12:25 pm on July 14, 2011

  4. Go to Texas de Brazil and just get the salad bar portion of the experience.

    @ 12:27 pm on July 14, 2011

  5. Another vote for Cosmic Cafe from a non-vegetarian!

    @ 12:29 pm on July 14, 2011

  6. Anvil Pub! They’re vegetarian friendly, without being “vegetarian.” I’m in the same boat with my partner (except the preggo part,) and Anvil works beautifully. Great drink selections as well.

    @ 12:35 pm on July 14, 2011

  7. Maybe something Italian?

    @ 12:44 pm on July 14, 2011

  8. Marcus cafe has an amazing portobella roasted vegetable stack. AMAZING. and such a great restaurant ambiance etc.

    @ 12:45 pm on July 14, 2011

  9. Spiral Diner is quite delicious.

    @ 12:45 pm on July 14, 2011

  10. You have to go to Samar by Stephan Pyles. Their food is fantastic (Chef Jon Thompson super cool) and service is first class (they know that menu inside and out). Their vegetarian selections are delicious and there are plenty of great things on the menu for the lady – Spanish, Middle Eastern…
    I love this place and have friends that don’t do Indian either and they love it, too. I’m jus’ sayin’…

    @ 12:45 pm on July 14, 2011

  11. I recommend cafe Izmir on lower Greenville or Zizikis in Travis Walk.

    @ 12:56 pm on July 14, 2011

  12. Watels! They have a number of vegetarian options and are happy and willing to amaze his tastebuds with wonderful vegetarian options while still taking care to make sure you enjoy other things. It’s a great romantic fun birthday celebration spot. Give them a call!

    @ 1:04 pm on July 14, 2011

  13. Thanks so much everyone!

    @ 1:18 pm on July 14, 2011

  14. Barbecue guru Daniel Vaughn’s wife had her baby shortly after dining at Sevy’s Grill, I’m just saying. Many vegetarian choices.

    @ 1:32 pm on July 14, 2011

  15. Ravioli Funghi at Mi Piaci in Addison… reallly good :)

    @ 1:44 pm on July 14, 2011

  16. Have a birthday brunch at SMOKE. The veg options there are KILLER. He can get the apricot blueberry pancakes and you can get the brisket hash.

    @ 2:55 pm on July 14, 2011

  17. The Bavarian Grill has a vegetarian menu – you have to ask for it, but it was an awesome discovery.

    @ 2:55 pm on July 14, 2011

  18. I’m in exactly the same situation as you. We recently went to Fearings at the ritz and they have a separate vegetarian menu (a full menu vs a tasting menu). The special menu looked so tasty that I ate from it too. It was amazing. The food and service was defintely worth the money. I also hears they serve non-alcoholic wine. I’ve had the nana tasting menu too and Fearings is much better.

    @ 3:22 pm on July 14, 2011

  19. I recommend you say, ‘Screw You!, to you hippie husband and go get yourself a steak. It’s his fault you in this situation…just sayin’

    @ 4:30 pm on July 14, 2011

  20. Why must the haters come out when anyone mentions eating vegetarian or vegan?!

    @ 5:04 pm on July 14, 2011

  21. Nosh has amazing beet salad & other killer veggies dishes and plenty for u to choose other.

    @ 8:01 pm on July 14, 2011

  22. I’m a vegetarian, my husband is not. Yesterday we ate at Villa-O and were impressed with the food, patio, and staff.

    @ 8:50 pm on July 15, 2011

  23. I’m not a vegetarian, but Spiral Diner ~rocks~ crave the loaded nachos, unbelievable, and the chocolate brownies are the best I’ve ever had! Also I was taken to this vegetarian buffet one year for my birthday, it was great (has non-Indian choices that are delicious too) http://www.kalachandjis.com/

    @ 1:08 am on July 16, 2011

  24. Greek/Mediterranean food would work well for you….

    @ 4:00 pm on July 16, 2011

  25. I can’t believe no one has recommended Kozy Kitchen – definitely something to try and if you have the ScoutMob app you can get 50% off right now!

    @ 5:03 pm on July 18, 2011