50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Carlsbad

“I've only eaten here once, but it was fantastic. As you might suspect, this is one of those places where you're going to pay quite a bit, and you're going to do it specifically to be somewhat outside your usual comfort zone. Portions are small but not unreasonably so. Flavors are going to be complex and rather experimental, even unconventional, so only come here when you're in a mindset for being adventurous in eating. That will ensure you have a positive experience and get the most out of your adventure. During my meal with friends I learned that I can absolutely love rhubarb and sweetbreads, two things I've not liked before. But this place turned them into new magic. The halibut and wagyu beef were to die for, but not in any way that I have ever tasted before. I wasn't a huge fan of a bone marrow appetizer (although friends loved it), so the servers gave us a complimentary round of champagne. Pretty fair, if you ask me. Speaking of drinks, the bartenders have as many tasty and unique tricks as the chefs do. Order a gin gimlet even if you don't usually like them. I was hooked. Remember, adventure and new flavor experiences are the reason for coming here, not just to have food made from the best ingredients. Decor is romantic and sort of mid century mod, spacing is cozy but not tight, and the atmosphere is vibrant, perhaps even a little loud. I will definitely be coming back for more new flavors.“

“We eloped yesterday in the desert and drove into Carlsbad to have a relaxing day near the beach. We have heard such great things from a close friend about Campfire so it was a no brainer where we would eat dinner.We had no idea how fantastic of an experience we were in for, or how insanely delicious the dishes and mock-tails would be, and lastly how the service and hospitality would be so beyond that it would bring us to tears.We felt so special and honestly cared for by our waiter Zach and even the management. Being that it was the day after our elopement they went to beautiful lengths to make me and my wife feel special. There are no words to capture how emotional that was for me and her. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. Campfire and Zach will always be a part of our wedding story!Thank you thank you thank you for being beautiful people!! We hope to make it back there one day! Maybe an anniversary trip! “

“Food was great! I love ramen and this spot is one of the best I've had! We got the Gonzo black and the tonkatsu along with some takoyaki. The Takoyaki was average, but the ramen was superb! The broth was rich and was very flavorful. The staff was really nice and the food came out quickly as well. If I'm ever in the area again, I will definitely stop by again!“

“Great food and service but they need to do something about the hostess stand location. It is very awkward and there is nowhere to stand when waiting for a table. I moved forward and four groups cut in front of me since the hostess did not ask who was next in line, she just looked at someone else and took their information.“

“We’ve been coming here on and off for the past 15 years and love it. The food, the people and the family atmosphere make this gem perfect! Each time my family comes in I have been reminding (harassing) Chris to let his mom know that we would love for the short ribs to come back on Sundays. Well the good lord answered and the short ribs have returned! The short ribs are perfectly cooked and falls apart with the slightest touch. I am forever grateful that you folks brought it back! Ya’ll are amazing! See you on Sundays!“

“before you get impatient about waiting an hour for pizza , think about the time you are ordering it at. Also ITS WORTH THE WAIT ! Everyone is ordering this spot during prime times , because there pizza is just perfect! Never a cold delivery and always a great customer service“

“Wonderful food, it makes you appreciate how healthy ingredients can be turned into delicious food! The breaded tofu was wonderful and the cheese sauce for the fries was so smooth! I also appreciate that the sandwich bread wasn't so thick and let the actual substance of the meal shine.“

“Amazing buffalo chicken and cheesesteak pizza. I thought the cheesesteak could use a little more salt but otherwise delicious food. The guys that work there are also incredibly friendly. When we went to order there was only 1 guy cooking alone but he did great and we didn't have to wait too long! I definitely recommend. Try their tiramisu, not sure if it's made in house but it's so yummy!“

“I ate here about a year ago and forgot to write a review. Here's the thing. I am afraid to go back. It was the best meal top to bottom I have had in 50 years. I spent 20 of those working in the restaurant industry. I am concerned that they will not be able to replicate the experience. The server ( French Accent) was a psychic. He was only there when wanted. Knew the menu down to the details. Scallops and whatever they were served on was perfect. Crazy dessert with pistachio something or other. Anyway, thanks for the finest dining evening I have ever had. Sorry for the late review.“

“Took my group out for a work dinner. They were busy, we made a same day reservation on the patio. Service was top notch. The food selection was very good. Most of us were looking for good seafood options and found it here. The price was pretty reasonable as well, in my opinion, for this level of quality prepared food. We enjoyed it and would go back.“

“Food was absolutely delicious. Service felt like you were well taken care of. And the ambiance is very chilled and laid back with tvs of either random sports or other various shows, along with amazing artwork of various heroes. Not just military but firefighters and police officers. I had the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and fries. They were all sold separately. But nonetheless they were all delicious. I highly recommend this place.“

“This Himalayan Sherpa cuisine has great food but slow service. It is in a funky location that looks like it may have been a diner, with booths and tables. They decorated the walls with fabric wall hanging that are also for sale. We ate Lamb! This is not the place to come for steak.lol. Lamb! Veges! Naan bread! Delicious food. Just be patient. Slow service and every table was filled. Busy! We enjoyed a vege dish, Nawaeratan Korma, which proved tastier than expected. Veges, including tofu in the most delicious coconut curry sauce. The two lamb dishes we got: Lamb Saag and Lamb Tikka Masala were delightful. Now, we love curry, so we have an appreciation of the flavors. The food is consistently delicious. We have come twice. No issues with the food. The servers run around, taking orders, clearing tables, bringing food, taking payments. There are plenty of people who come in to pick up their TO GO Orders; so that seems to slow down the process for those people dining in. But it is worth it!“

“Everything on the Menu is delicious. All of their Margarita's are amazing.The General Manager Gilbert Gastelum was very personable and even took a selfie with us. Our waiter Jos exceeded in Customer's Service and was very attentive. **Update** Friday, 04/27/2024. We came with a friend for Happy Hour and we had a great time. Eloy and Shannon, both waiters, were super friendly and made us feel very welcomed. They made our time here very pleasant. Thank you. We will be back soon.“

“one of my favorite vegan restaurants, I love coming to this veggie grill! the food tastes as good as it looks and the staff have always been so friendly :) the nachos and buffalo chicken salads are our favorites! and their desserts are always so good “

“Food was really good. I'm new to eating this way and was stoked to find this little place. The staff were very nice and patient while I figured out what to eat. The chef (owner?) brought out the breakfast burrito I ordered and made sure I had everything I needed. Honestly don't have much to compare it to but, it had great flavor and texture. Nice to have a place I know I can get a good meal when I'm working near Carlsbad.“

“We stopped here on Easter Sunday and were pleasantly surprised they had happy hour specials that day. We ordered the burger and beer special on happy hour. They let us choose any burger or sandwich from the menu, a choice of 3 beers and you also get a small salad and order of fries. It was well worth the $22. The fries were amazing. My only complaint is that the beer was slightly flat and the Philly cheesesteak was a bit dry and lacked cheese.“

“We dined inside and the acoustics were nil. The noise level didn’t work for my hard of hearing MIL. The server was great. I didn’t get his name. I had butternut squash ravioli. Yum! I was not impressed by my husbands lasagna but he ate the whole thing. My MIL had chicken with a giant sausage on top. She loved it. Then, we shared a chocolate lava cake. It was a delight. We will wait to again when it’s warmer and we can dine on their patio. The staff was super friendly.“

“This is the first time we have visited this restaurant. I was shopping in the area and stopped by to see their menu. It smelled wonderful just walking in the door. It was my husband's birthday, so we decided to go there for dinner. He had the chicken mo-mos, and I had the lamb kabob/vegetables tandoori. We also had some soup. The sauce for the mo-mos was awesome, and the lamb was very tender and flavorful. Tutu was our waitress, and she told us the restaurant was established 7 years ago. What a gem this place is! She even gave us a little dessert to take back to the room. Two little cakes in a honey drizzle. She told us to heat in the microwave for 18 seconds, melts in your mouth delicious! We will definitely visit here again.“

“We drove down from LA for the weekend. We walked in for dinner and there were lots of families enjoying their Saturday night! Our waitress was super friendly, nice and gave us so many local insights-thank you and we'll be back again for more yummy local sushi!!!“

“I've been a member of the Carlsbad location since 2017 off and on. We just had our company Christmas party there this Friday and the staff was amazing and really helpful. Everyone loved the venue, not too big not too small - and the wine selection was great! Carruth is my Cheers - my fav spot in the Village.“

“The service here is wonderful!! Our server was very attentive and so kind. The staff all work together to make everyone's dining experience great. For appetizers we got Takoyaki and their special soft shell crab buns. The Takoyaki came out piping hot and was so flavorful! The soft shell crab buns are featured on their Spring Menu and they were very unique. The crab is fried and seasoned with mayo and pickled onions. I felt that there was too much mayo. For ramen we tried Tonkatsu and Miso ramen-- the broth is ok, I would add extra spice for some additional flavoring. Overall, not a bad ramen place in north county!“

“First timers there. Greeted for lunch by a friendly hostess who offered us all the seating options (all of which were nice). Our waitress was extremely helpful explaining the menu and offering suggestions. We each decided on chowder & a taco. Wife had the New England which gets a 5 out of 10 rating. (plenty of clam & texture but lacking in flavors). I had the Manhattan, which turned out to be the he better choice, earning a 8 of 10. Grilled fish tacos unfortunately were also bland (good quality & presented nicely but again no flavors). In their defense we both agreed we would come back again and try something a bit more adventurous.“

“As always, we were warmly welcomed upon arrival and seated immediately (always recommend a rezi just in case). Our server, Angelo, from beginning to end was awesome and friendly. The restaurant is quiet and nicely laid out. The food....amazing. We started with calamari, which is a generous amount, followed by entrees (mine pictured and the wife got the gnocchi), and capped off with crème brûlée. Delicious. Can't wait until next time!“

“Hidden behind another pizza joint, I suggested we eat here instead. I was honestly thinking they would have pizza by the slice, but their way of competing against the many other pizza choices around the village is different. They offer a menu more than just pizza, including pasta, salad, veggie appetizers, and wine. Their pizza is practically a thin crust until you get to the end. It was amazing how perfect the crust was. It wasn't floppy anywhere and had a good chew. It was wonderful to dip into the leftover sauce from the stuffed shells, which was also great on its own. The pronounced lemon in the filling was awesome; I actually liked that it wasn't just a hint of lemon. The ambiance is intimate, but it's nice where we sat in their outdoor area. The service was OK. We weren't greeted when we stepped inside or as we walked up. The server didn't present our food by name, but rather placed it on the table. I don't think they even said, "enjoy". It just wasn't personable for a small local shop. When we left, however, another server who was working inside said bye and thank you. Guess it depends who you get.“

“Came here after a hike based on all the good reviews. I will need to try the other things but this sandwich is hella bomb...mostly due to the crunchy/soft bread. I go to a bakery called crème in Claremont and it rivals her ham and buerre sandwich which is saying something. Simple and excellent.“

“Delicious food! We just had the Cobb salad with shrimp, 4 wonderful grilled prawns. The Cobb salad was the best my husband had ever had. 8 had a house salad, Delicious! Creme brulee was excellent. Wonderful location by the sea. Great service. We are coming back for lunch tomorrow!“

“My wife and I had two delicious sandwiches, and their coffee was great as well. The place was packed when we were there, and we had to wait for a table, but it was well worth the wait. It is conveniently located in a strip mall in Carlsbad with an ample parking lot outside. Give them a try.. you'll be happy you did!“

“I am a tour operator and in month of April we had two separate tours in 2 days and each time we got very satisfied with Bistro Kabob food, service and friendly staff. The owner Mr. Saeid is a very respectful and friendly person. I highly recommend everyone to try this restaurant and enjoy their high quality food and services and beautiful outdoor and indoor. We will definitely have our groups there for each visit to the area.“

“Food was great and the female wait staff were so nice but the male kitchen staff made my friend and I quite uncomfortable with so much staring at one point it seemed all of them were out in the front and were staring so much. No hate to the restaurant but i’d like to comment on it because this sort of stuff can be very uncomfortable for women I’m just trying to enjoy a meal and don’t want men staring for no reason.“

“Amazing place. Top notch food. They were so nice too. We brought our dog (pug) and were able to sit outside. They were super patient with us as we figured out what we wanted. If you just want a nice place to get some breakfast - this is your go-to for the Oceanside/Carlsbad area. I wish we were native to the area so I can go more often!“

“Brewery and restaurant in a large open space. Kid and dog friendly.Good parts of our visit:- Food was good. We had the blackened mahi tacos, which were delicious. Highly recommended. We also had the wagyu burger which was fine, but the selling point of the burger is the beef and any flavor of the beef was overwhelmed by the gruyere and gorgonzola cheese and a ton of arugula: I would recommend getting other burgers and not paying for the wagyu, as the flavor is hidden.- The waitstaff. We had Michelle, who was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and overall an excellent server. High marks.The weaker parts of our visit- The wait. We were seated quickly, but after that, service started to really lag. My guess is that they were down a server: there were two for a large space and, for instance, it took 10-15 minutes just to get our check and pay when we were ready to leave. Normal times might not have this issue.- The beer. It was...fine. I had a flight for CBC's own beers (a dark lager, a pale ale, an IPA, and a stout). None stood out. For those who aren't fans of current trends in double dry-hopping everything, this place can work, as the beers were all pretty mild, but none of the CBC-specific beer was particularly memorable or noteworthy. That said, they do have a massive beer selection from many different brewers, so this might just be what we tried.“

“There’s something for everyone here. From a sushi roll to the bento combo. I treated myself, Sunday night dinner was the Cali roll and steak bento combo, came with the soup and salad. Everything was spectacular. You’re hard pressed to find a better meal.“

“Had a wonderful time at Witch Creek Winery, thanks to Nick the bartender. He created a relaxed atmosphere, chatted about local spots, and made my visit truly enjoyable. Highly recommend stopping by to enjoy great wine and great company with Nick!“

“Without a doubt. Burgeon Brewery production of the best beers anywhere. The large list of Burgeon IPAs is second to none. Then there's the Pales ales. Incredible. Pilsner popularity are on the rise and leading the pack again is Burgeon. To be fair there is a plethora of amazing brewery's in SD . Particularly north county coast. But the comparison of any to Burgeon isn't even close. If your thinking of visiting a few breweries while in SDs north county coast I would highly recommend you try them 1st. If you start at Burgeon the others won't be as impressive. 2 other very important aspects of this brewery are the people who work here. Very knowledgeable and strive to take care of anyone who walks in the door. See it every time we go. And the food trucks. If Burgeon has them , expect some of the best in town serving you.“

“Food: 3.5/5, solid crisp on the fish and fries if you eat it within 5 minutes, but it gets a bit soggy after that and the batter is a bit hard vs crispy Service: 5/5, pretty fast take out order and they come out to call your name in case you can't hear Ambiance: 5/5, it's by the water and there's nice outdoor seating!“

“Excellent French Bakery !! Delicious Pasteries, Cookies, Cakes, Eclairs, and the BEST Creme Brulee this Side of France ?? . ?Parking: Parking Spaces Always Available.Wheelchair accessibility: It's Wheelchair ♿️ Accessible .“

“Crazy. We were here YEARS ago. Driving back to Escondido from a day at the beach and the territory looked familiar. After a brief stop at Pizza Port Brezzi Ranch I checked old yelp reviews and found this place, just down the street 2 minutes. Ordered spicy tuna poke bowl and a po'boy...again. Great! And wonderful local craft beer selection. Deja Vous all over again. Fantastic for a cute little place like this maintaining consistency. Kudos!“

“Visited while vacationing in Carlsbad and had a great experience. The beef dip sandwich is excellent, they have a great (and reasonably priced) beer selection, and the staff is super friendly, fast, & incredibly efficient. Highly recommend.“

“Excellent upscale but casual restaurant. Great selection of beers and other drinks. Open and airy space. The food tastes great and is a good value for the large portions and on point tastes. It is located in an easy to reach mall with lots of open parking.“

“Stopped here today for breakfast and my friend wanted to have lunch. I got the pancakes with scrambled eggs and potatoes, it was pretty good. My friend got an Impossible burger and subbed the fries with onion rings which she said was very good. She also got crispy green beans which it tried and were good. The one thing that bothered me the most was that when she went to put her green beans on a plate the bottom of the container has red cabbage stuffed in the bottom to make it look like it was filled with the green beans.These 2 meals with the tip came to $71.00!!!Restaurants are getting crazy with their prices. ?“

“Absolutely amazing experience, fortunate enough to have the chance to speak with the owner who's very passionate about pizza and has a deep understanding of the origin and history of it. Ordered 3 pies and was pleased with all of them. I will be back again and will recommend to others as well. Thank you for excellent and over the top customer service!“

“We had already been to the location in uptown Carlsbad and had always wanted to try this location by the beach. The crew members were very courteous and attentive. We were seated at an ocean view location, which was perfect til the screaming kid next to us kept testing the acoustics in the building. The parents had no intention of calming him down. We asked to move to another seat, and we took the option of sitting in the bar area. The outside dining area wasn't available for another hour. Unfortunately, we could periodically still hear the kid screaming, but it wasn't as loud. The food was great! Our waitress was excellent! The seating in the main lobby could've been a little more spacious, and the parking could be an issue if it weren't for the great valet parking. We definitely will be back.“

“It was my first time here and I just want to say that the staff was amazing the sushi rules were very well put together taste very wonderful and they had a very fast service I have to admit I was in love. Like I said it was out of the blue and I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a good place for sushi!“

“We stopped here on a Sunday for a late breakfast. It was busy, but we got a seat outside. My friend and I shared a breakfast burrito. It was good, but nothing special. My friend had a spicy Bloody Mary & enjoyed it. Next time I would try something different. Great service for a busy day. Inside is really small, so I'm glad we were outside.“

“I honestly was reluctant to come here because it's super cute and sometimes super cute means the food isn't great but I was proven wrong. The food had a ton of flavor and even the cute character buns had plenty of filling. The teens ordered the chicken and ube bao bao buns. My husband and I got the bulgogi beef fries and both girls ordered yakisoba.Warning: they over state the wait time on their app. We were walk-ins and were told 45 minutes, the app said an hour and 15. We waited maybe 10 minutes at best.“

“Great sashimi and sushi. Definitely worth a visit. They have tuna belly and it was great. Sea urchin, vegetarian options, noodles and many more choices for everyone.You'll want a reservation as the wait can be long.Service varies depending on how busy they are.Vegetarian options: Lot's of options for vegetarians.Parking: Easy to find parking“

“ok where to start my bill was about $ 250 for 2ppl and a $50 tip. i ordered a surf and turf in place filet i asked for NY strip. 2 rum n cokes gf got a salad I forget what else. I went out for a smoke half of my rubber tiny lobster tail like 6oz was still on my plate with some of my steak I came back the waiter took it away. like wtf it wasnt off to the side it was in front of my seat silverware still sitting there. I was overr charged. it seems I was charged for a NY STRIP AND A SURF AND TURF. I spend money like most breath oxygen but This was not cool I was so pissed I just wanted to leave since they took my food ruined the anniversary and birthday dinner for me. I did call and ask to speak with a manager and no one ever called me back. This is one place I will not be returning to. the food was ehh lobster tail OVERCOOKED to the point of rubber the taking of my plate with half of my food still on it the double charge. I've eaten at more expensive and less expensive places and it seems the lesser expensive have way better food where you spend $150-$200 for 2 ppl are way better. simple put save your money do not bother. and oh yes waited 20 to 25 mins for drinks thats the time from being asked to getting them...“

“Fun outdoor venue, a converted cargo container, right on Carlsbad Village Drive, good for people watching, didn't have food, just cocktails which were as pricey as full-on restaurants. They do have a Happy hour menu we noticed. Had to try it once.“

“China Fusion was excellent! The food was delicious with generous portions at a really agreeable price! The cream cheese wontons and Szechwan Beef were my personal favorites. The Beef with Broccoli was tasty but didn’t seem as flavorful when up against the Szechwan Beef.The restaurant was spotless and had peaceful classical music playing. China Fusion deserves all the stars from service alone. I’ve never been somewhere where the staff was so thoughtful, so considerate. We were greeted and seated and brought bowls of egg drop soup while we were looking over the menu. They were quick to take our orders, get us food, fill our drinks. One server even pulled out a chair for me to put my bag when he saw me trying to get open it while holding an infant. They packaged our leftovers for us and gave us an extra fortune cookie. Just small, thoughtful acts that really impressed us. We absolutely plan on coming here again and again.“

“Just arrived in Carlsbad, and wanted late tea at 9.00pm. The Compass was recommended for serving good grub and drinks for grown ups, which it duly delivered really well. Welcome & service was attentive, food was prompt and hit the spot, good value too. Atmosphere on a Tuesday night was quiet, but it is Tuesday! Nice that even with background music, we could hear ourselves & chat comfortably. Thank you, and would definitely recommend.“