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Food: Local Vegetarian Meal Options

Easy, affordable vegetarian meals close to home.

Looking for vegetarian eats in the Patchogue and Medford area? Patchogue Patch has put together a roundup of local restaurants that specialize in satisfying vegetarian meals.

1. Golden Star Asian Fusion - 2320 Route 112, Medford, NY 11763 (631) 475-3888

Golden Star Asian Fusion is a clear winner when it comes to a vegetarian diet. The restaurant offers two menus, a traditional menu featuring meat dishes and a sushi line, and an entirely vegetarian menu of traditional Asian favorites. Diners can enjoy everything from vegetarian calamari and duck appetizers to meals which incorporate very satisfying replicas of shrimp, chicken, pork and scallops.

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2. Tex Mex Cactus Café - 2799 Route 112, Medford, New York 11763 (631) 569-5307

Relatively new to Medford, Tex Mex Cactus Café offers an interesting variety of Mexican cuisine. Some highlights include the vegetarian chili, which can be served either as an appetizer or as a meal, the vegetarian quesadilla and the bean burrito. The burrito contains soy protein crumbles, a common meat substitute enjoyed by many vegetarians that is not often found in restaurant meals.

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3. - 680 Route 112, North Patchogue, NY 11772 (631) 289-2262

Pita House offers a variety of traditional Mediterranean meals, some of which are solely vegetarian. The hummus appetizer, for instance, is a spiced platter of traditional chickpea hummus, served with warm pita bread. The falafel sandwich is equally satisfying, served with plenty of lettuce, tomato and onion.

4. - 703 Route 112, North Patchogue, NY 11772 (631) 207-6554

Mexican Grill 2000 offers traditional Mexican dining. Vegetable and cheese quesadillas and bean burritos are some of the best non-meat choices. The available mini bar of hot sauces and pepper garnishes also provides spice and falls into the vegetarian category.

5. - 75 E Main St, Patchogue, NY 11772 (631) 475-3663

Del Fiore's Pizza offers many different vegetarian options, including veggie wraps and both eggplant and "Lorenzo" pizzas. The wraps include a satisfying variety of vegetables topped with mozzarella cheese and balsamic dressing. Slices such as the Lorenzo include special combinations of vegetables to make a satisfying meal. The newly expanded menu now features dinner items with a vegetarian option as well, and vegetarian soups are also frequently available at the counter.

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