Taylor Swift’s “Elizabeth Taylor” may not be the lead single on her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, but it’s become a breakout hit, racking up more than 241 million streams so far. It also caught our attention for one reason: Swift seldom name-drops a restaurant.
In the song, Swift sings: “Babe, I would trade the Cartier for someone to trust, just kidding. We hit the best booth at Musso and Frank’s. They say I’m bad news, I just say ‘Thanks.’”
In this case, the reference makes sense. Musso and Frank is a Hollywood steakhouse and landmark dating back to 1919, adored by the real Elizabeth Taylor and reportedly frequented by Swift herself—though the restaurant hasn’t revealed which booth she considers “the best.”
Musso & Frank
Naturally, we wondered: if a Swiftie wanted to dine like Taylor, would there be vegan options? After investigating, the answer is … not really.
The entrée list at Musso and Frank leans heavily on meat, cheese, and fish, with the possible exception of the spicy vodka rigatoni. Yelp reviewers back this up, calling it a “carnivore’s delight,” with one adding that the plant-based options are limited to a few sides.
Conclusion: Musso and Frank is not for vegans. But we’re not ones to just give up—and we wanted to help the Swifties—so we checked out other spots the singer has name-dropped.
On the Evermore album, Swift references Olive Garden in the song “No Body, No Crime,” in honor of her friend and fellow musician Este Haim. The options aren’t extensive, but you’ll have far better luck here than at the Hollywood steakhouse. (Good news: we already have a full vegan guide to Olive Garden.)
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Is The Black Dog pub in London vegan-friendly?
Then there’s The Black Dog. Fans initially assumed that the pub in Vauxhall, London inspired the song of the same name on The Tortured Poets Department, thanks to lines like: “I watch as you walk into some bar called The Black Dog and pierce new holes in my heart.”
The Black Dog
Many thought the song referenced Swift’s British ex Joe Alwyn heading into the pub, but the singer later clarified this wasn’t the case. But, by then, Swifties had turned it into a full-blown tourist hotspot.
If you’re planning a London trip, we have good news: The Black Dog is surprisingly vegan-friendly. Think vegan burgers, mushroom quiche, nut roast, plus tapas like padrón peppers with spicy lemon and soy, fried mixed corn, Carmona olives, warm rosemary-oil bread with sea salt, and sorbet for dessert.
Add it to your “Wi$h Li$t” for 2026, and you won’t regret it. For even more vegan restaurants in London, check out our guide here.
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Charlotte is a VegNews editor and writer based in sunny Southsea on England's southern coast.
