Curative Chow

AUSTIN HAS A FULL SERVING OF RESTAURANTS OFFERING WHOLESOME, ENTICING MEALS.

Flower Child’s chopped vegetable salad. PHOTO: COURTESY OF FLOWER CHILD

Light plates at The Well, including the Thai lettuce wraps. PHOTO: BY LAUREN WALDEN

BOULDIN CREEK CAFE

In so many ways, this local woman-owned eatery is just about as Austin as it gets, from its eclectic interiors to the vegan kolaches and vegan tacos made with housemade veggie chorizo and the Reuben made with marinated beet shreds. 1900 S. 1st St., Austin, bouldincreekcafe.com

Flower Child’s airy setting PHOTO: COURTESY OF FLOWER CHILD

FLOWER CHILD

Those who are vegan or carnivorous, keto, paleo or anywhere in between have lots of delicious options here. Bowls and wraps are bounteous, but the truly adventurous go for a meal made of sides like red-chile glazed sweet potato and cauliflower risotto with coconut. Various locations, iamaflowerchild.com

Outdoor seating at Vinaigrette PHOTO: BY BRUCE MALONE

LOCAL FOODS

As the name implies, local ingredients are key to this something-for-everyone concept. Diners can expect hyper-seasonal ingredients sourced from family-owned farms and artisanal purveyors, including Blue Horizon Seafood, Katz Coffee, Slow Dough Bread Co. and Falcon Lake Farms. Various locations, localfoodstexas.com

More light dishes at Vinaigrette, including the mushroom stew and tuna salad. PHOTO: BY BRUCE MALONE

NORI

Even pescatarians can be fooled at this chic, all-vegan Japanese restaurant serving no-tuna nigiri and rainbow rolls made with hearts of palm instead of crab. But the real surprise is the beautiful—yet tasty—presentation. 3208 Guadalupe St., Austin, noriaustin.com

Yamas’ fresh brunch spread PHOTO: BY WEN FITZGERALD

THE STATESMAN

Don’t let the words “supper club” give you pause. Tucked between the rich pasta and chops are loads of chilled seafood options and vegan offerings, including a black bean and chickpea burger, avocado flatbread and a cauliflower steak. 710 W. 6th St., Austin, statesmanatx.com

The Well’s smoothie PHOTO: BY LAUREN WALDEN

TRUE FOOD KITCHEN

Renowned for his expertise in the world of integrative medicine, Dr. Andrew Weil founded this concept with a focus on anti-inflammatory and nutritious offerings. Cheers to worry-free indulgences, including sourdough pizzas, grass-fed burgers and cocktails. Various locations, truefoodkitchen.com

Yamas’ welcoming blue door entrance PHOTO: BY WEN FITZGERALD

VINAIGRETTE

Especially when the sun is out, this place really shines. Grab a table in the courtyard under the giant live oak and partake in an otherworldly salad, like The Nutty Pear-fessor or Asian Chopped, or a divine roasted veggie and provolone sandwich. 2201 College Ave., vinaigretteonline.com

Vinaigrette’s La Pepita salad PHOTO: BY BRUCE MALONE

THE WELL

From the smoothies and cold-pressed juices to the Thai lettuce wraps and taco flights, everything offered here is free of gluten, dairy, seed oils, soy, refined sugar and GMOs—yet still loaded with goodness. Visit during brunch to kickstart the weekend. Various locations, eatwellatx.com

YAMAS

Sure, the spanakopita and moussaka might be tempting at this buzzy new Greek taverna. Still, diners who wish to keep their bodies in shape for summers in Santorini stick with the signature Yamas salad and just about anything from the raw bar. 5308 Balcones Drive, Austin, yamasatx.com