Local Finds

Independent restaurants are also promoting a wide array of healthier choices. Choose the state and city below to find healthier choices at local restaurants in your area or for an upcoming trip. DiningOutNutrition helps you find healthier choices even while traveling. Check often for regular updates.

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California - Berkeley

California - Culver City

  • Tender Greens, “eco-friendly fare”, 9523 Culver Blvd. 310.842.8300

California - Hollywood

  • Lift – serving “global and healthful cuisine”
    6533 Hollywood Blvd., 323.469.1848

California - Los Angeles

  • M Café
    www.mcafedechaya.com
  • Real Food Daily
    514 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica (310) 451-7544
    414 N. La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles (310) 289-9910
    http://www.realfood.com/
  • Square One Dining
    4854 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles (323) 661-1109
    http://www.squareonedining.com
  • Tiara Café
    127 E. Ninth St. 213-623-3663,
    “A modern brasserie taking a healthy approach to fine dining.” Includes organic, local, artisenal ingredients.
  • Loose Leaf www.eatlooseleaf.com
    630 W. Sixth St. 213-622-1616, Way beyond the traditional salad bar.
  • Farmer’s markets www.famersmarketla.com
  • Vegetarian Restaurants http://www.vegparadise.com/
  • Mustard Seed Café, 1948 Hillhurst Ave., 323-660-0670
  • Mendocino Farms www.mendocinofarms.com, 300 S. Grand Ave. 213-620-1114, “Eco-artisanal” gourmet sandwich shop with a green philosophy. Organic ingredients from local farms. Vegan and vegetarian options. Recycled materials used.

California - Pasadena

  • Grassroots
    1119 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena (626) 799-0156
  • Sachi Restaurant, extensive menu with sushi, sashimi, sukiyaki, noodle dishes as well as a vegan section noted as “as healthful as it is delicious”, 694 E. Colorado Blvd, 626.578.1877

California - Santa Monica

  • Ocean & Vine - “farmers market-inspired cuisine”
    Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
    1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.576.3180
  • 3 on Fourth - “daily changing menu centers on farmers market produce”
    1432A 4th St., Santa Monica, 310.395.6765

California - Sherman Oaks

  • Leda’s Bake Shop offers mini cupcakes for a small, sweet treat, 818.386.9644

California - Topanga

  • Inn of the Seventh Bay
    “Gourmet organic fare” with vegetarian options
    128 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga, 310.455.1311

California - West Hollywood

  • Knoll – “farmer-market fresh fare”
    Le Parc Suite Hotel
    733 W. Knoll Dr., West Hollywood 310.855.8888

California - Westwood

  • Native Foods - “vegetarian fare”
    1110 ½ Gayley Ave., Westwood, 310.209.1055

Colorado

Colorado Smart Meal Seal Participants

Colorado - Boulder

  • Sunflower - www.sunflowerrestaurant.net, “The seasonal menu includes free range poultry, non-endangered game meats, and certified organic produce that is locally grown when seasons permit.”
    1701 Pearl St, 303-440-0220
  • The Kitchen, www.thekitchencafe.com
    1039 Pearl St, 303-544-5973
    Transcending “green” with wind-power generated electricity use, recycling almost 100% of their waste, and biodegradable paper products to go along with their efforts to incorporate organic, free-range, local ingredients wherever possible.

Colorado - Fort Collins

  • For other restaurants go to www.coloradofoodguide.com.
  • Alley Cat Café 120 ½ West Laurel, featuring local and organic ingredients as well as a creatively healthy menu
  • Avogadro’s Number www.avogadros.com
    605 S. Mason (970) 493-5555
  • Canyon Chop House www.canyonchophouse.com
    211 Canyon Ave. local and artisan suppliers
  • Island Grill www.islandgrillrestaurant.com
    2601 S. Lemay 970-266-0124
    “Go straight to the Seared Tuna Salad, but go easy on the wasabi dressing. Mmm!”
  • Rainbow Restaurant
    212 W. Laurel St. (970) 221-2664
  • Avogadro’s Number
    605 S. Mason
    (970) 493-5555
    www.avogadros.com
  • Island Grill
    2601 S. Lemay
    970-266-0124
    www.islandgrillrestaurant.com
    “straight to the Seared Tuna Salad, but go easy on the wasabi dressing. Mmm!”
  • Mugs
    Corner of College and Olive.
    www.mugscoffeelounge.com
    “A cool coffee house that also has great, healthy salads and sandwiches. They can sneak veggies into everything, but avoid too much bacon and lunch meat.”
  • Rainbow Restaurant
    212 W. Laurel St.
    (970) 221-2664

Colorado - Windsor

  • Chef’s Basket www.chefsbasketcolorado.com
    1345 Water Valley Parkway, 970- 545-3074
    daily, seasonal menus featuring local foods such as cheeses from the Windsor Dairy. Eat in at the lounge or grab a To Go meal.

Georgia - Atlanta

Illinois - Chicago

Michigan - Detroit

  • Inn Season Café
    500 E. Fourth St.
    248-547-7916

New York - New York City

  • Hale & Hearty
  • Blue Hill
    75 Washington Place
    www.bluehillnyc.com
  • Counter, www.counternyc.com
    105 1st Ave. 212-982-5870, “Organic wine & martini bar, vegetarian bistro.”
  • Gobo - www.goborestaurant.com
    West Village 401 Sixth Ave or Upper East Side 1426 Third Ave.
    Stylish and healthy organic and vegetarian options.