The History of Yard House: From Humble Beginnings to Nationwide Success

The first Yard House restaurant opened in 1996 in Southern California. Since then, it has expanded to 88 locations across the country. The popular bar and restaurant is well known for its diverse menu and extensive beer selection.   

Vegan Dining at Yard House: A Comprehensive Guide

Eating vegan at Yard House is simple. There is no shortage of tasty food selections. Many items on the Yard House menu are either vegan as is or can be made vegan with minor modifications. In addition, they offer a special menu with Gardein products. Keep in mind that not all selections on the Gardein menu are vegan. Some are vegan or can be modified, but some items cannot be modified. If in doubt, double-check with your server. Also worth considering is that all meals are prepared using shared cooking surfaces and equipment, so cross-contact is always possible. If this does not present an issue, read on to discover some delicious vegan options to try at Yard House.  

Vegan-Friendly Appetizers at The Yard House

Yard House has a good selection of appetizers for plant-based connoisseurs and vegans alike. Many of these appetizers are either vegan by default or can be easily modified to fit a plant-based lifestyle. Just remember that some items are prepared in shared fryers or cooking surfaces, so cross-contact is possible. If this isn’t a concern for you, dive into these delicious vegan-friendly starters to set the tone for a fantastic dining experience.

Guacamole & Chips  

The Guacamole and chips appetizer is vegan but prepared in a shared fryer. It contains red onion, cilantro, jalapenos, and lime. If you are not in the mood for chips, request fresh veggies instead.  

Truffle Fries  

For a tasty appetizer, order the truffle fries without Parmesan cheese. As other fried items, these are prepared in a shared fryer.  

Sweet Potato Fries  

Naturally vegan, these fries are a sweet and savory treat with a satisfying crunch. Like other fried items, they are prepared in a shared fryer.

Avocado Toast   

The Avocado Toast comes with toasted artisan bread, crushed avocado, red onion, arugula, and baby tomatoes. Order with no feta spread for a delicious vegan appetizer.   

Steamed Edamame  

The Steamed Edamame is soybeans with kosher salt. This dish requires no modifications as is already vegan-friendly.  

Hot and Spicy Edamame  

Hot & Spicy Edamame comes stir-fried with chili and garlic and is vegan as is.  

House Salad  

Order the House Salad without croutons or cheese. It has mixed greens, baby tomatoes, carrots, and balsamic vinaigrette.   

Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel  

Remove the beer cheese sauce to keep the Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel plant-based. Swap out the dairy based cheese and dip your pretzel in a flavorful horseradish mustard instead.  

Gardein Wings  

Yard House has a generous selection of Gardein Wings. Most are vegan as is, and some only require a change in dipping sauce to qualify as vegan. As a bonus, Gardein Wings are half-off during Happy Hour.  

The Gardein Whiskey Black Pepper Wings and Gardein Lemon Pepper Wings are vegan-friendly as is. Order the Gardein Buffalo Wings and Gardein BBQ Wings with no Ranch dressing and remove the Ranch dressing and the Maple Dijon from the Gardein Chicken Tenders.  

Delicious Plant-Based Main Dishes to Try at Yard House

Yard House offers various flavorful mains that are already plant-based or can be easily modified to make a tasty vegan meal.  

Gardein BBQ Chicken Salad  

The Gardein BBQ Chicken is prepared in a shared fryer. Order the Gardein BBQ Chicken Salad without cheese, Chipotle Ranch dressing, or Fried Onion Strings. The vegan salad comes with mixed greens, avocado, pasilla, corn, tortilla strips, tomato, pinto beans, and cilantro. Your server will help you select a vegan-friendly dressing.  

Gardein Chicken and Avocado Sandwich   

Remove the cheese and mayo from the Gardein Chicken and Avocado Sandwich to make it vegan. Also, request a Gluten-Free bun. This delicious sandwich has a cumin and chili rub, avocado, roasted tomatoes, and arugula. The Gardein Chicken and Avocado Sandwich comes with a side of fries at no additional charge, or you can select Sweet Potato Fries or Truffle Fries with no parmesan cheese for a slight upcharge.  

Gardein Chicken Rice Bowl  

The Gardein Chicken Rice Bowl is vegan as is. This stir-fried sesame brown rice and red quinoa is topped with mushrooms, snap peas, bok choy, carrots, red onion, asparagus, and red pepper flakes. Choose blackened or grilled Gardein Chicken.   

Gardein Orange Chicken  

The Gardein Orange Chicken is prepared in a shared fryer. Replace the Buttered Jasmine Rice with Spicy Rice. This tasty dish has Bok choy, baby corn, and orange glaze.  

California Veggie Burger with Salad  

Request a gluten-free bun for your California Veggie Burger. The sandwich is topped with tomato, onion, and spicy tahini sauce. It comes with a side salad tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.   

Plant-Based Sides and Takeout Options at Yard House

Yard House has two vegan sides and one that can be modified. The Spicy Rice and French Fries are both vegan but prepared in a shared fryer. You can also try the Pinto Beans without cheese.  

Takeout Platters

All food items can be ordered for carryout or dine-in. If you are planning a vegan party, consider the Gardein Wings Platter. Try the buffalo, whiskey black pepper, lemon pepper, or BBQ flavors. You can also complement your party selections with a platter of Steamed or Spicy Edamame.  

Exploring Yard House’s World-Class Vegan Beer Selection

In addition to the generous selection of vegan foods, Yard House also has the world’s largest selection of draft beer. Many beers are vegan, so have fun trying out new flavors. As a bonus, beer is $2 off during Happy Hour. Speak to your server to verify that your choice is vegan.  

Tips for Ordering Vegan at Yard House: What You Need to Know

Yard House features some delicious and creative foods and beers for any vegan to enjoy. Follow this guide to build the perfect, meat-free and animal product free meal. As always, menus are always subject to change. Confirm with you server that all your selections are vegan.