What’s Clean
Approximately 70% of all Planta ingredients are organically grown. Approximately 42% of the organically grown produce comes directly from their own rooftop garden above the restaurant. Planta is an amazing 100% Vegan restaurant that also offers separate nut-free and gluten-free menus.
What’s Served
The brunch menu includes raw and warm small plates, pizza, salads, brunch plates, and sides. Brunch plates such as Hearts of Palm Crab Cake Benny and the Planta Burger will please your taste buds. Mouthwatering cocktail choices include bottomless cold-pressed margaritas and mimosas. The dinner menu offers small and large plates, sushi, Ceviche, salads, pizza, and sides. Favorite plates include exquisite creations such as Shitake Mushroom & Avocado Shisho Lettuce Wraps. And don’t forget the Trofie Pasta made with Truffled Mushroom Bolognese sistered with Almond Parmesan, another delectable dinner option.
What I Ordered
We arrived for brunch and ordered the Planta Burger, Chia Pudding, Banana Pancakes, and Kombucha Mojitos! The beautifully presented vegan burger was moist while the texture and taste closely resembled a beef burger. The chia pudding was outrageously good, creamy and not too sweet. As for the Banana Pancakes…can you say orgasmic? First of all, there’s not a single thing about these savory pancakes that could possibly be any better. Hence, these were some of the best pancakes we’ve ever tasted, vegan or not. Lastly, the Kombucha Mojitos were refreshing with an artful presentation, as was everything we ordered.
The Vibe
The vibe at Planta is modern, open and sleek with 2 separate dining areas. A gorgeous full-service liquor bar is the focal point in the main dining area with a quieter and dimly lit sister room along the east side of the restaurant. The entire front wall of Planta is windowed from floor to ceiling, with cozy upholstered bench seating at its base. The service is upscale casual with an ambiance that creates a feeling of specialness.
The Takeaway
The taste meter at Planta reaches a new plateau and a must stop when in South Beach! Above all, this is a destination restaurant and a clear 5 on the yummy scale! Planta serves dinner daily and brunch on the weekends. They have another location in Toronto, lucky Canadians!
