50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Santa Cruz

“great service! delicious, authentic Oaxacan food. We will go back!“

“Great service, great food“

“Creative menu and great atmosphere“

“The vibes and the aesthetic of the inside and outside is done so well. The food is also very good, I would go back for the curry tots. The chicken was okay, lacked in flavor and seasoning. Great brunch spot for those that like eggs and want a quick bite .“

“Very good food and amazing customer service.“

“Everything here was amazing. We got the pork dumplings and hot oil which was probably some of my favorite dumplings i think I’ve ever had, plus they’re handmade. The Dan Dan noodles were phenomenal, perfectly spicy and numbs the back of your throat with how much Sichuan pepper they put in it. Then we got the Red chili pepper chicken, which had an abundance of chilies, peanuts fried garlic, and was also amazing. Plus they home make their own soy sauce, which is also amazing. 10/10 would Chinese food again.“

“Made a stop here on Mothers Day and got seating at the bar with no wait. Food was excellent as always and the wait staff superb. Our food arrived hot and fresh. Our coffee was refreshed frequently. French toast is my favorite and it was delicious. A Santa Cruz favorite, this place it worth a stop anytime.“

“If you are looking for a place where you are warmly welcomed and looked after in an authentic atmosphere, you have come to the right place. All the employees were warm and attentive.No fancy, no unnecessary frills.The breakfast offering was good, the portions were decent (not too much either) and everything tasted really good. The cinamon rolls are particularly recommended. No problems with other requests (prefer fruit instead of potatoes). All around great!“

“This place deserves to be much more popular. As good or better than many restaurants around here with hours of wait (I've never had to wait to get into this one though). Can get a bit cold in some of their tables at winter, but they have heat lamps.“

“Had an absolutely stellar burger here today and the carrot cake was gorgeous. Great vibes in this place and the ladies running it have wonderful energy.It's so rare to find healthy, tasty and fulfilling plant based food at this standard.Needless to say, I'm looking forward to returning.Highly, highly recommended!“

“Hubby had been here before, but I had not. He raved about their excellent, smooth coffee, which is served by the small mugful, then refilled upon request. I toned it down with almond milk and sugar because it's strong! Hubby had the Omelette Mexicano with a side of sausage links. I had the Omelette Santa Cruz with cheddar cheese. Both came with house potatoes and were quite generous portions. The food was good, the service excellent and the Saturday morning vibe was perfect, with Brazilian music in the background. Arrive early, because this place is popular and gets crowded FAST.“

“My husband and I had a great breakfast I got a breakfast burrito and a frittata. Both were very good and big great food for a great price and the customer service was amazing.“

“? Lasooni Wings - These were fantastic. Garlicy, full of spice, and very lowkey spicy with a gentle sweetness in the background, while the flavour of the chili (oil?) is the more major flavor with the garlic coming in after. It's just a slight tingle of spicy. Very tender and moist.?Garlic Naan - gentle garlic taste, and very gentle doughy background. These were good.?Chicken Tikia Masala - complex creamy savory spiced flavour throughout. Very gentle hint of sweetness and sourness. The chicken within is breast meat, cooked perfectly so it's not dry. We got the mild spice level, this was also fantastic.?Mango Lassi - I loved it. Not too sweet, creamy, light mango flavour throughout the background.?Overall, each time I've gone here, I've had a great meal.“

“This place has some really delicious drinks and great food. I also love how dog friendly it is. I came back twice in a weekend.“

“Hard to beat this location... views out to the lighthouse and Steamer Lane. All outdoor seating, and service is quick! You order first and are given a buzzer to retrieve your food. Prices are pretty good and the food all seems fresh and healthy. I loved my tofu bowl, although I thought the portion was a bit small. My friend got the breakfast quesadilla which looked delicious and was a bigger portion. Definitely a fun place to take friends visiting.“

“Beautiful nested in the forest of Bonny Doon, Beauregard is a unique wine tasting experience. There’s not many places where you will be able to hear first hand about the historic vines and about the family wine making experience first hand from the owner himself. Great and unique wines and awesome vibes!“

“very good and Shelby s sunny disposition makes it even better. definitely our new favorite place for breakfast.“

“This place is great! Really helpful service, the food is also delicious. Love the enormous selection of turkish delights. I got a rose and pistachio one (I'd never tried Turkish Delight before, just always remember it from The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe) and it had just the right amount of sweetness. This is a great lunch spot, and good parking.“

“Went without prior reservations a busy celebratory sunday … give them five stars as they accommodated us with very little wait time in addition to being very warm and welcoming. Service was very good, made excellent recommendations and saw through the entire course ensuring we were comfortable and entrees met our expectations. Highly recommend this place for vegetarians who can have variety of dishes to choose from. Creamy Ravioli with veggies is very well done with a bit on creamy side. Eggplant parmigiana melted in mouth served with sauce on a tangy side. Black truffle stuffed Gnocchi w/Mushrooms Gorgonzola cream, Pesto primavera were decent. Lady who served us elevated the the entire dining experience memorable.Vegetarian options: They cater to vegetarians, one can customize and widen their choice of options.“

“Super friendly and efficient service. Nice heaters outside. Really delicious decaf!! The best part is… I meant to order plain French toast but by mistake I ordered the French toast with bananas, pecans and whipped cream. OMG!!!! The flavor combo blew my mind. It alone is worth a trip to Santa “

“Staff is always friendly and the food is great! Thank you“

“Fantastic burgers. Really good patties, not too thick and well cooked.Fries are off the chartsHot dog was good. I would recommend a chili dog, the plain one was good even without condiments.Exactly what you expect from this style of restaurant“

“I am so happy that we found a great Chinese place in Santa Cruz, and with such a good selection of vegetarian and vegan items! We tried veg pho and kimchi noodle soup with tofu: both broths were flavorful, and veggies pleasantly fresh and crunchy. Eggplant in spicy garlic sauce, coconut curry, walnut veggie dumplings: all very tasty. We will definitely come back during our next visit to Santa Cruz.“

“First time customer, couldn't decide between the Big Sur and the Sunset Beach. Took a chance and ordered both. No regrets on ordering both. Absolutely love them!!! I highly recommend this place.“

“Traveling with friends and found this amazing please. The food is fresh with amazing flavors. A definite “must try” restaurant“

“We absolutely love Tramonti the owners their staff and atmosphere! Lindsey Matteo and their crew are amazing! Best Italian food in the Santa Cruz area by far!“

“Sante Adairius Rustic Ales offers an exceptional beer selection; the highlighted brew was particularly noteworthy. The accompanying pizza surpassed expectations, boasting delicious flavors. Keep in mind that the brewery tends to get quite busy around 5 o'clock, so plan accordingly. Additionally, it's a very kid-friendly place, making it a great option for families.“

“Best service and food in Santa Cruz county!!!!!!“

“Small but welcoming brewery with a very nice beer garden :) no wine and minimal sours or ciders here so heads up if you’re looking for variety with a bigger party. Nice staff who know how to make recommendations. Decent pricing. They do flights it’s just not on the menu. Food trucks every night :) nice lighting outside but no heaters just a heads up.“

“Great atmosphere . Great food. Great servicev“

“Been there couple times now. Food is very good & staff friendly. View at sunset is amazing & constantly changing from the rotating floor. Will definitely choose Makai again!“

“Hadn’t been here in years but under new ownership.Had the special chow fun and General Tso chicken; both were wonderful. It’s been a week and I’m back. This is the best Chinese restaurant we’ve found in Santa Cruz County.Today we had walnut prawns and Mongolian beef. The waitress remembered me from last week and had the chef make the prawns spicy for me.Wheelchair accessibility: A chair can be removed to place a wheelchair at the table.“

“Fun place …..also has a taco truck for food.“

“Outstanding food and Hawaiian music playing! Had a fantastic evening!“

“Best ever!!! Great service, fantastic food and wine!“

“their meats are out of this world good. some of the best I've been going to tons of taquerias for years. tacos are legit. burritos are huge and balanced perfectly. my new spot! ORALÉ !!!!“

“I visited this Namaste location recently and had a good meal. The restaurant has a nice ambiance and the servers are friendly and attentive. We had the khadai bindi, a flavorful dish with okra. The okra was lightly charred which gave it a delicious texture and flavor. It was slightly salty for my taste but I enjoyed it. We also had the adrak ki aloo gobi, a dish with cauliflower and potatoes. This one was spicier but good. Vegan items are clearly marked on the menu.“

“I purchased a bottle of 2017 Sangiovese wine. It was excellent. I went back and purchased four additional bottles. Only one bottle purchased was of the caliber of my first purchase.We were wine club members for several years and cancelled our membership when 40% of the bottles purchased did not mirror what we tasted at the venue. Overall, if you want a cool place to hang or love big bold cabs, this is the place for you. Buyer beware.“

“Delicious calamari Great vibes“

“Engfers is the best Pizza in Santa Cruz - No question about it!!! Great staff as well. My partner is from Brooklyn, she knows pizza - she agrees, it's the best in town!“

“Great scone mixes - even my BIL now likes scones! Very fast delivery (I live out of state) for mixes. The Lemon Curd is delicious - on top of scones or licked off of a spoon.“

“The best fish and chips in Santa Cruz hands down, love their tartar sauce too. It would be awesome if coleslaw was available instead of fries for a lighter option.“

“The Service is great !!! Beef taco is wonderful :) Also they do an American breakfast if you desire.Everything iv had is really good !!!“

“A very delicious but reasonable price Chinese Restaurant. The regional flavor is mainly Cantonese taste that is what we prefer. Recommended.“

“What could be better than being greeted with a huge smile and served the most delectable savory pumpkin stew? So satisfying! We love the peanut stew as well!! Always a delicious meal and a great value!Thank you!! ?Vegetarian options: All vegan menu- you can have the lot of it!“

“I love los pinos! One of my favorite taqueria's in town. I always get their super burrito either with al pastor or carne asada. Both are great. I got catering from them as well for a small party. They sell their meat by the pound (carne, pork, chicken, etc) and it made everything so easy for me. I'll be back again and again!“

“I've visited Santa Cruz numerous times, and I was so excited to finally discover this spot! We were driving through on the way to Monterey and decided to stop over for lunch. I had the "mini" chicken California burrito, which was huge and definitely fills you up as a meal. Their "large" burrito was listed as 5 lbs! My friends tried their tacos which looked amazing - besides mixing up one taco (carne asada instead of salmon), service was great and friendly! Seating is outside, the weather was perfect to enjoy lunch at one of the tables around the corner.“

“My bookclub was having its first meeting and after reading reviews and looking at the pictures this seemed like the coziest spot to delve into literature. I called a week earlier to reserve a table for 8 and was quickly accommodated. Not to mention whoever answered and took my reservation was kind, friendly and had great phone etiquette. When I walked in our reservation was clearly marked and the woman pouring wine and acting as hostess was amazing. She was quick to get our tastings together and made sure to ask if we needed anything and was just so pleasant all around. We all mentioned how we wished we new about this soot sooner. Wine was nice and I ended up buying 2 bottles. Looking forward to my next visit.“

“Best Thai food … we been in so many Thai restaurants but this is way better, small family own they cook everything great and fresh. Need to Come and try it highly recommend“

“Delicious food Love eating here …“