It can be hard being a vegetarian when all of your family and friends prefer a good olÔÇÖ steak, especially when dining out. Although it might be off-putting when you heard the word ÔÇÿsteakhouseÔÇÖ, nowadays thereÔÇÖs always something on the menu for us herbivores. WeÔÇÖve handpicked some of the best veggie options in some of CardiffÔÇÖs meatiest restaurants so you never have to worry about going hungry.
Miller and Carter
Anyone who knows Cardiff, knows that Miller and Carter is a solid staple within the cityÔÇÖs food scene. With three restaurants dotted around the city, this steakhouse is the perfect date night spot ÔÇö but what if youÔÇÖre not a meat eater? Fear not, as they actually have some great veggie options. For starters, you can choose from the fully loaded house nachos, creamy baked cheddar mushrooms with spinach and bread, or my favourite ÔÇö the Croxton Manor cheese souffle. Delicious and airy, this starter is light enough so that you have enough room for your main. I would wholeheartedly recommend the roasted fennel, quinoa and piquillo pepper burger; it blew my mind. With cucumber ribbons, sour cream and a full burger sauce it was almost perfect; the only thing that could make it better is a side of their velvety truffle mac and cheese.
By Katie Duffin
Steak of the Art
The clue is in the name of this meat driven restaurant, but donÔÇÖt think youÔÇÖre stuck for choice. For starters, they have a veg board on offer ÔÇö for only ┬ú8 you get a gorgeous board crammed with Smoked halloumi fries and sweet chilli, broccoli tempura, hummus, feta stuffed peppers, and naked slaw. The halloumi fries are always a winner ÔÇö crispy on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside. If youÔÇÖre not full enough after that, the chestnut loaf is a great competitor for the other meat-based mains. This vegan dish comes with pressed chestnuts, walnuts, parsnips & dry cranberries, and is baked with sage, honey & onions, with seasonal vegetables & their very own vegan gravy!
By Ellen Cosgrove
The Potted Pig
If youÔÇÖre looking for somewhere a bit fancier for a birthday or even graduation, The Potted Pig is a great choice. Tucked away in an old bank vault on St MaryÔÇÖs Street, youÔÇÖd easily pass it without even noticing itÔÇÖs there. But once inside, this gin lounge and steakhouse is enough to impress anyone. Although they boast a menu of steaks, lamb and duck, they also do an amazing basil gnocchi with red pepper pur├®e, olives, feta cheese and pine nuts. Moreover, their wild mushrooms, mushroom dashi & poached egg is a fantastic starter for any palate. If youÔÇÖre fancying a good Sunday roast, they also serve perfectly cooked glamorgan sausage, so youÔÇÖre in for a treat whatever the occasion.
By Indiana Julian
ASK Italian
Ask ItalianÔÇÖs Vegan Spaghetti Lentil Ragu is a must have dish on their extremely broad menu. It is described as a hearty ragu of green lentils and mixed vegetables in a rich sundried tomato sauce. In comparison to a meaty dish of spaghetti bolognaise, it is definitely a competitive alternative as it is filling and the mixed green and brown lentils soak in the flavour of the tomatoes and has much more nutritional benefits than meat and it is seasoned beautifully. The dish portion is also reasonable and it is very pleasant to eat. Coming from a meat eater, I would choose this over some of the meatier dishes on the menu as it is full of protein, the right texture and not too spicy and the sauce compliments the pasta.
By Megan Evans
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