44 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in San Carlos

“A nice spot for some drinks, music & rotating food carts. It gets busy so plan accordingly. There is a reasonable amount of parking but again… fills up. Numerous drink options — some tasty sours, hazy & IPAs. The food cart items can be hit or miss.“

“*** Update***I recently went here again and tried the corn beef hash. I highly recommend it.Also, tried the Belgian Waffle so fluffy and butteryI passed by this place a few times and always wanted to stop by and try it. Finally, I got to try it, and this place is amazing. Upon entering, it seemed super busy. It looks like the place has been here for a while, but the chairs and tables looked modern. Not worn out and faded looking like some places.I was warmly greeted, right away. She looked like someone who enjoys her job. She told me that he chicken fried steak was the special today. So naturally, I had to order it. The portion was just right. It was crispy and so flavorful with the gravy.The other item we ordered was a ham and cheese omelette with pancakes. It looked so basic, but the flavor was amazing. The pancakes were buttery and delicious.I highly recommend this hidden gem. It is definitely worth it. It was reasonably priced, and the portion was just right.“

“Delicious. I don't like that they don't take reservations (annoying, get over yourself JS) but their food is freaking amazing. Will someone please give me like 10 of their scones to eat RIGHT NOW?Hakuna Frittata is wonderful; everything is wonderful. Get here EARLY on the weekends (like, before they open), they get very crowded.“

“We tried the 8-hour bolognese, the local black cod, and the citrus burrata. They were absolutely perfect, no seasoning was needed. Everything was locally fresh, impressive, and yet so familiar; great setting for perfect comfort food in a family-owned restaurant. We regret we didn’t try their signature Dungeness crab pasta and that will be something for another visit. This experience was an excellent surprise on our work trip.“

“Stumbled upon this spot because my girlfriend and I were looking for a quick take out place. We found parking really close and ordered through a tablet. We got our food in 15 minutes! We got the spam musabis, chicken katsu and bbq chicken plate and the short rib chicken bbq plate. The portions are huge and the service was really nice. They also gave us a stamp card so after ten orders you get one for free! Definitely will be coming back.“

“We ordered the oxtail stew which was VG, served over risotto with veggies. Two friends ordered the prefixed lunch for $20 which was bbq ribs, veggies, and mashed potatos. Not a big order but they were satisfied. We would definitely go back to try other dishes off the menu. Give this place a try.“

“The Refuge is known for its pastrami sandwiches and excellent rotating craft beer selection. Now, I’m from New York City, the land of Katz’s Deli pastrami sandwiches, so my bar is pretty high, and it would be blasphemy for me to even compare the two, but I have to hand it to them, it’s a pretty spectacular pastrami sandwich. Highly recommend.“

“Their tacos hit a little different. It’s hard to explain but their flavor and salsa combination on their tacos resonate with me. Give them a shot, get at least 1 taco, customize it how you like, if you don’t like spice, ask for green salsa. Prices haven’t gone up over the years, great restaurant.“

“Very good Indian food and cocktails. Not completely typical north Indian food but not crazy innovation like at Rooh which is weird. Enjoyed the food here.Vegetarian options: As an Indian restaurant there are quite a few vegetarian dishes.Parking: There is a large parking garage a few blocks away.“

“My second visit - this time with my husband. Staff was warm and welcoming and seemed pleased to see me again (didn't realize I had made an impression). The restaurant space is what they call "intimate" and "cozy." But it doesn't feel like it. It's airy and lovely. It's the best place to go with friends, family or romantic partners. Again the staff is so welcoming and warm that you feel like you're visiting a friend's house for dinner. But you're not reading this for anything but the food. We started with the airy and lovely calamari - fried with a side of a balsamic dipping sauce. A lovely focaccia with a delightful olive rich dipping sauce came out also. Just when my husband and I thought we couldn't be happier, our mains came out. I had the cinghiale and my husband went for the seafood risotto. Both were delicious. The risotto is very airy and beautiful. You want hardy - the cinghiale (boar sausage) with thick homemade ribbons of pasta will warm your soul. Desserts were wonderful. I had tiramisu while my husband had the pistachio cake. Both were terrific. Tiramisu is one of those things that can be done meh or great. This was great. Ladyfingers soaked in actual coffee had a nice bite (espresso?) with good dusting of cocoa powder to give it some balance with the tender sweetness of the cream. Plan to come back with a couple of my girl friends in the next couple of weeks. Great place to eat.“

“The portions are generous enough that I always know I have leftovers for my next meal. The hostess is the daughter of the proprietor and she is bubbly and very helpful, especially if you want recommendations.Update (2024): The food and service are still fantastic. The portions are still large and if you are in a large group and let them know that you're doing family-style, they plate the rice and roht separately -- very helpful.Sidenote: Kids love roht! And the kid-size sherbet.“

“Fast and friendly, my son loves the pancakes and the view of the local airport, which features small planes and jets coming and going.Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly and an amazing place to take your little one who likes planesWheelchair accessibility: There is a RAMP“

“Wonderful dining experience. We are big fans of Domenico and their Easter Brunch was lovely and a fun afternoon. Service was excellent - as always. I highly recommend dining at Domenico's , go for brunch ,lunch or dinner - you are guaranteed great food and a wonderful time.“

“The caldo de pollo (Monday's only) and caldo de res (Tuesday and Friday only) here is amazing. Agua fresca flavors are delicious too. If you go there for lunch dine in, it's best to go early or later (not exactly at 12) or get takeout.“

“This was the best Thai food I ever had. It was sort of like Chinese style on the portion size of each dish it's sharing dish. Fried fish was my favorite it was very delicious, it's must have! It has sweetness to it, it balance out. The spicy fish soup was very spicy but it's spicily good! I asked medium spicy but it still pretty spicy so if you cannot handle the spiciness don't get medium level, get lower level for your comfort. The chicken was also pretty good, with their in house peanut dressing, paring very well together. I got the Chai Tea. Their food overall is great very delicious. The server is good, but little bit of English barrier but that's no issue at all that is also mean the food is good. And it was!“

“⸻Town Restaurant: A Culinary OasisNestled in the heart of the city, Town Restaurant offers a delightful blend of elegant ambiance, delicious food, and impeccable service. Their menu boasts a wide variety of options, with the steaks standing out as a definite highlight. The attentive waitstaff adds to the charm, ensuring a memorable dining experience for every guest. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a fantastic meal, Town Restaurant delivers on all fronts.Parking: Never have had Problem with parking“

“I haven't ordered the food here yet BUT I have stopped in for the boba many times. They have such a unique boba tea menu from mango pomelo sago to tiramisu lattes along with regular boba tea options as well. I'm way more impressed with their boba tea menu and quality than Boba Guys right across the street. There is also a convenient little kiosk at the front where you can input your order which is nice if you're an introvert, are indecisive, or have anxiety ordering things (lol). My only complaint is that I've tried ordering the boba online for pick up a couple of times and the system hasn't worked for me. I'll input my order, get ready for check out, and as soon as I input my card and press finish it says "oops there is an issue". I tried a few different cards (and know my credit cards are fine) and it still does this. Not sure if that's an issue on my end with internet, etc. but it's happened a couple of times. So I'll mostly just order in person and it's fine. The restaurant side has a mom and pop family feel to it. I'll have to try the food sometime soon!“

“Emelina's is a great Peruvian food joint. The service is brilliant. Everything on the menu looked delicious and left us confused as we wanted to order everything. We devoured the ceviche and grilled fish. It was cooked to perfection. We will be back to try out the rest of the items on the menu.“

“The wine at Flying Suitcase is exceptional! I am proud to called myself a wine snob and I can tell you this wine is my favorite wine of any winery. Anders, the wine maker, puts much love and care into each wine and Vikki, who runs the winery, makes your wine tasting experience special, fun, and unique. Every single varietal is amazing! Come visit this gem in San Carlos!“

“My Dad grew up in the South, so this food (down to the bottle of Crystal hot sauce) is what I grew up with. Now that he's passed, I turn to this place when I'm in need of a little comfort food. It's traditional Creole cuisine, but elevated with top quality ingredients and precision preparation.Vegetarian options: Wild Mushroom Jambalaya, cornbread muffins, hush puppiesDietary restrictions: Lots of GF options“

“Walking with a friend on Laurel Street we stopped in for a glass of Champagne and a Cheese Plate. Seating at the bar was comfortable, friendly bartender, an entire wall of wine you will surely find the perfect accompaniment to anything on the menu. Atmosphere was relaxed, casual and service en pointe. Parking can be difficult especially on weekends.“

“Fantastic family friendly spot with amazing food. The shrimp and grits app was delicious and the grits were like a polenta cake and had great flavor. The pizza was thin with a little char and good crust. Cesar salad had a really good dressing and was very fresh. The Chicken Parmesan had great flavor, nice lightly breaded chicken with spaghetti. Can't wait to go back and try some more.Kid-friendliness: Lots of families enjoying dinner.“

“LOVE! The food and wine are great. They have a lovely, dog friendly outdoor patio. The service is always good. The Sommelier is knowledgeable and friendly. Best gluten free pizza I've ever had. The pastas and pizzas are incredible. They also have a fun brunch menu!“

“It was a rainy day when I walked into this restaurant. Almost felt like actually being in Hawaii in a way. The host gave us an friendly aloha and we sat down. We noticed the decor definitely had the "tiki" vibe. This place has all the Hawaiian food you would normally find inside the 48 contiguous states. I didn't anything like poi, which is more of an acquired taste but you're more likely to find that in Hawaii. I got Loco Moco and my fiancèe Guava Steak. For the appetizers, we got the spam musubi with eggs. I preferred the Guava Steak over the the Loco Moco. Not that they're comparable dishes but it's more suited to my taste palate. It was more juicy. Not that there was anything wrong with the Loco Moco, it tasted great. But I ate it many times at other restaurants, it didn't really stand out to me. If you're just looking for Hawaiian vibes with food, this is a good place to check out.“

“I had lunch at this Italian restaurant on a Thursday afternoon with a former business colleague and it was a wonderful experience. We ordered the Grilled Prawns Wrapped with Pancetta appetizer, with the Veal Piccata and the Salmon Nicoise salad as entrees. All of the dishes served were very generous portions. The Grilled Prawns had three very large fresh prawns and was served with a lot of delicious sauteed beans with arugula on top. The dish tasted fantastic. The Veal Piccata was also to die for- served in a rich lemon butter sauce with capers over mashed potatoes and a lot of fresh spinach. Enough to take home for the next day! The Salmon Nicoise salad had an abundance of fresh ingredients and was very tasty. Bread and an olive oil bread dip are served at no charge when seated. We finished off our meal with two traditionally made Cappuccinos that were perfect. Service was also impeccable with exactly the right timing between courses. This restaurant is now on my "return again and again" list! Thank you so much for a great and satisfying meal.“

“Visited Rustic House while in town on business week of 4/1/24. Food and service were fantastic. I recommend the crab and lobster linguini!! It was so good that I went back the following day to get it again! Great experience for a first timer in CA - thanks“

“If you’re looking for a place with authentic Vietnamese cuisine, you’ve found it. The people here are kind and genuine. I have nothing but positive things to say about the culture they bring to this area. Do not miss out on an opportunity to eat here. Especially if you’re from out of town!Kid-friendliness: They don’t mind kids. All types of families here.Wheelchair accessibility: It’s all tables you can remove the chair from and put a wheelchair“

“This is our favorite sushi's restaurant, the service always Great! Even if we order to go they even offer tea, and y daughter's love it!! So yes do yourself a favor and try our local restaurant in san carlos great place for a great sushi!!“

“I have tried many Chinese restaurants and this by far is one of my favorites. Not only do they give you huge portions unlike other Chinese restaurants. Their dishes are delicious they have so much flavor and I've never been let down once. For their spicy dishes I'd order extra spicy because they're regular spicy dishes aren't that spicy to me but I also love spicy food and I'm very tolerant to it. If you've never tried this place you have to try it literally it's one of the best Chinese restaurants in the Bay areanow next on my list is the Mongolian beef chowmane which I'm sure I won't be disappointed.“

“Not sure if I can rate anything bad about this place! Wine, service, food and live music all were great. Spent my birthday here and just enjoyed every moment, sip and bite. Their artichoke dip is out of this world. I had their Malbec and my partner had their Cabernet and they were both really nice. They had Kira Hooks singing jazz that night and she was mesmerizing. I will come back here again and again. This place might look ordinary from the outside but the charm lies in their hospitality!“

“I passed by here during lunch and checked the Review score, which was pretty good. Just go in and sit down. The environment is very good, clean and tidy; the service is very good and fast, ice water and hot tea are provided at the same time, I like it very much, the lunch set has many choices, the appetizers also include soup and salad, I like it very much?, one“

“We ordered for takeaway. Everything we ordered was delicious! Chicken tortilla soup would have been better eaten there so the tortilla chips were crunchy but the flavor was delicious. The fish tacos were Delicious. Both grilled and fried. The iguey burrito had shrimp but I substituted it with fish and such a delicious burst of flavor! The shredded beef was not our favorite. Had a certain smoky flavor which some purple may like. But this is definitely going to be our btw favorite Mexican restaurant!Parking: Couple of spots available by the side of the restaurant that's theirs.Wheelchair accessibility: One wheel chair accessible parking.“

“The food was so good. In my long experience as a food critic, the service was amazing. I had a delicious ramen that tasted like pork ramen. I especially recommend their ice cream. Manager Paul T was very accommodating.Kid-friendliness: Loved kids“

“I have FOUND my pizza!! From the fresh, delicious crust to the plentiful toppings! I’ve been looking for a good pizza in the Redwood City area and was pointed towards vesta- which is not to my liking at all!! I recommend you try New York pizza, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!“

“We visited Siamese kitchen yesterday for dinner. Spring rolls were good not oily. Pad kee maw was spicy and flavourful. Coconut ice cream was good too. The dishes were a little pricey but may be because of inflation.Overall service was quick and good,tasty food and nice ambience.“

“This is a fun spot to get together with friends after a day at the corporate office and hang out at the social office! They've got a good menu and large selection of beer. You can sit down and start a tab on trivia nights (Monday 7p). There's a heated by fire pit outdoor space or some tables inside or at the bar. Parking is street and the staff is friendly but don't expect too much chitchat. They're often busy!“

“The food was good, but the show that the cook put on was great. It is entertaining, especially for the kids. Unfortunately, because he cooked on the same grill, everything some of us had to wait for our food, and the vegetables came once we were done with our meet and rice. So after all it is ok and it looked clean.Kid-friendliness: YesParking: Hard to find.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Had dinner for my sister's birthday last night. Jorge our server was excellent! We ordered the salmon and pork chops.. omg delicious!! My whisky sour was awesome. Izzy's potatoes were excellent... if I could rate it 10 stars I would. Will be back for sure“

“Friendly staff, yummy food, excellent service. Flavors reminded me of authentic indo-chinese food from India.They are masters in slicing/dicing and chopping, loved the amazing fine cuts to all the veggies.Ignore the -ve reviews, know that this is an Indo-chinese place, not mainland chinese. We saw a few asian folks walk in (ask for beef, pork) and then leave. I think the sign (with mandarin characters) outside makes them think that this is an authentic chinese place. Well, folks need to do their homework before entering. Keep up the great work, RHCP, we will be back.“

“We came here yesterday for lunch & this is some of the best Mexican food I have had yet. We sat outside & the service is friendly & prices reasonable & atmosphere casual. The taco plate is the best; you get beef, chicken, shrimp, & pork; all separate of course. The tortillas are fresh & everything is excellent. The beef is tender with greens & a barbacoa sauce; the pork is a bit spicy with cabbage & pineapple for a wonderful contrast. The chicken is tender with cabbage & a wonderful chipitole sauce. The shrimp is suculent with pickled vegetables in a wonderful sauce. My mother enjoyed her torta with pork which is done the same way as the tacos with fresh lettuce, tomato, onions, guacamali, & pineapple in a wonderful sauce on a fresh role. I had half of it for dinner & was it good. Round it off with a Modelo Especial & you will not be disappointed. We will definitely be back for happy hour & to try other things. So, for wonderful authentic Mexican at reasonable prices in a casual atmosphere with friendly service, Momma Cocoa cannot be beat. Keep up the good work guys.“

“Watched an NBA game, college basketball ?, and Olympics on two different big screens. Good volume, not too loud. Amazing pizza as always, best crust. Clean, fast, great beer selection. Great way to end an evening of adventures with my son.Parking: Short walk from available street parking on El Camino Real. My understanding is there is a good sized lot in the back but never needed to go there.“

“It was last year in August that I had a bad experience here at the San Carlos Location. Today I decided (2.25.24) to give them a try and I must say I am very happy about everything. You must patronize this location. It is just good. And the servers are very nice!“

“Great place to eat for a reasonable price. It's not a fine dining establishment, but it's perfect for what it's supposed to be. A place where people and groups of people can relax and have a meal and conversation with each other without being or feeling rushed.“

“Delicousss! Best cheesesteak and burger you can have! You can not find a better cheesesteak in the Bay Area that will beat this place. People mention that they are new owners, but those who say are not a regular. Same great taste, same good vibe just with a revamped interior!“