VIBRANT VEGETARIAN FOOD FOR THE BODY & SOUL!
(415) 692-0573
1972 Lombard St
San Francisco,
CA
94123
37.8003
-122.4339
Neighborhoods: Marina, North
Special Offers:
Get a Complimentary Glass of House Wine with a purchase of any Entree between the hours of 5 pm and 7 pm.
Hours:
Lunch: Wed-Fri 12pm-3pm
Dinner: Wed-Sun 5pm-10pm
Price:
$$
Parking:
Validated parking- parties of 2 or more at Lombard St. garage
Last updated 10.19.09
What People Are Saying About Alive! Vegetarian Cuisine
The Owner
Alive! Vegetarian Cuisine
Owner
A soothing urban oasis in the midst of bustling Lombard Street, Alive! Vegetarian Cuisine takes helpful dining to a sophisticated new level. Specializing in raw, vegetarian, animal-free cuisine using the freshest, highest-quality local and seasonal produce, the restaurant was awarded Best Raw Food in San Francisco by SF Weekly. Clean, lively flavors are the hallmark of this distinctive cuisine. In keeping with raw food's core philosophies, most of the dishes on the menu are prepared without being heated above 118 degrees, to preserve optimal nutritional value and promote healthful…
The Editor
Patrick Heig
Citysearch
The Asian-themed dining room is more like a small, cheerful living room, with cushioned benches, wood tables, bookcases, and a homey bit of clutter. Raw food--no meat, wheat, eggs or honey, and nothing heated above 118 degrees--is more of a lifestyle than a cuisine, and this tiny cafe embodies the philosophy perfectly. Each dish is slowly, lovingly prepared to order, though the ultra-vegan fare is highly specialized. "Pasta," for example, is soft strips of zucchini disguised as noodles. "Pizza" is served on pressed flaxseed crust with whipped macadamia nut "cheese." Soups feature ingredients…
01/13/07
So Much More Than Salad....
by sky679
...including an organic wine and sake list, so ignore the "Insider Tip" that no alcohol is served. The food is amazingly tasty, and leave room for dessert. The Black Forest Mousse Cake is unbelievable. I love the celery root salad and the fennel/pomegranite appetizer. And, as far as I have tasted, all the entrees are delicious. Enjoy!
- Pros: The food!
- Cons: It can be a bit too quiet in the dining room sometimes.... I hate to yell while eating, but don't like to whisper either.
09/12/06
Best Raw Food in the Bay Area
by martygg
I live in the the Marina District and just found this place. The food is wonderful. I really love the desserts. The prices are very reasonable. They are about the same as the other quality restaurants, but the food here is all organic! What I like about it most is the freshness of the food. The food is not overly-spiced or salted. They depend on the foods' natural flavors. I spoke the owner and he says he's also has food booth and the San Francisco Ferry Builidng Farmers' Market on Saturdays, so he gets a lot of his produce directly from local farmers.
The most interesting dishes there are their Asian Noodles. They come with 4 tasty appetitizers. The noodles are not really noodle. They're made from sliced vegetable like zuchinni and carrots.
I also recently attended a raw food class and learned that it's very difficult to make this food and very costly to make. The desserts can be very rich and nut-based, so a normal portion should be small, unless you want to gain weight. The dessert portion is about the normal portion size for a quality and health conscious restaurant, but really a bit large for a real raw food person.
08/11/06
Want to save money AND stay skinny?
by finickyflower
Then forget desert. Although it was tasty, it was eight dollars for a SMALL piece of raw pie. And it takes fifteen minutes to get it to you.
This is a nice place, and once again, the citysearch reviewer must have been in a bad mood when reviewing the interior of this place. It is nice inside, quiet and romantic, plus there is a lovely outside deck with heaters. We will try this place again as the food looked good (we were hanging out waiting for our to go desert order). Friendly but a little slow-- and a little over priced, but will go back as it is one of the few places to get good quality good for you food.
The Details on Alive! Vegetarian Cuisine
What to Drink:
A full menu of non-dairy, unsweetened organic beverages include almond milk and young thai coconut water. Rare teas include white peony, lemon ginger, and lychee. No alcohol is served.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Cuisine:
Message from Alive! Vegetarian Cuisine
- Awarded "Best Raw Food " in SF
- Vegetarian/Vegan Cusine
- 100% Organic ingredients
A soothing urban oasis in the midst of bustling Lombard Street, Alive! Vegetarian Cuisine takes helpful dining to a sophisticated new level. Specializing in raw, vegetarian, animal-free cuisine using the freshest, highest-quality local and seasonal produce, the restaurant was awarded Best Raw Food in San Francisco by SF Weekly. Clean, lively flavors are the hallmark of this distinctive cuisine. In keeping with raw food's core philosophies, most of the dishes on the menu are prepared without being heated above 118 degrees, to preserve optimal nutritional value and promote healthful digestion. So come experience the best vegetarian cuisine in San Francisco.
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Alive! Vegetarian Cuisine
1972 Lombard St
San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) 692-0573
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