33 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Capitola

“love Dharma's I've been eating here for >20 years“

“Just happened on this place by doing map search for restaurants while in Watsonville. It was magical! Beautiful buildings & gardens. We are on the heated patio & just loved it. Excellent food: ribeye, & steak & lobster. Delish wedge salad too. Took the dessert home & enjoyed that too; the accompanying ice cream was the best. Very lovely experience.“

“Great service! Delicious food!“

“Best pizza in the county. Crispy bottom, lot of topping, excellent dough, Freindly staff and proud chef. They have hot off the grill/baked sandwiches, wine, beer and soft drink and much more...Good pricing.

Parking: Free Parking in plaza

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access from sidewalk to main dining entrance.“

“The best pizza ever!! We always come here❤️👏🏻👍🏻“

“Excellent dinner – Creative dishes with outstanding flavors and top-notch service made for a memorable experience. However, the acoustics in the room created a high level of noise, making conversation challenging. Improved sound dampening would greatly enhance the overall ambiance.“

“The best pizza ever!! We always come here❤️👏🏻👍🏻“

“SOOOOOOO GOOD & FITS INTO MY FOOD ALLERGEN CONCERNS NO PROBLEM! My husband who doesn't have to skirt around gluten, dairy or eggs, ABSOLUTELY loved the treats!“

“Great chicken tacos 🌮 chips & salsa - the whole family enjoyed 👍🏼 Friendly service as well.“

“Great service, food and atmosphere“

“Spicy Chicken Po' Boy, the jambalaya, the red beans and sausage stew, the fried pickles, and the cornbread are all phenomenal! Looking to try more dishes! Thanks Chad and staff!“

“Attentive service even on a crowded night. Big selection and nice setting. Generous portions.“

“11 out of 5. The best sushi I've had in my entire life. Not exaggerating. Unagi was so tender. Rice was perfect. Best soft-shelled crab.
Servers were so friendly. They greeted so many guests like old friends. I can't wait to be a regular here.“

“Just had breakfast at this gem of a cafe. The food was excellent. The staff was sweet and hospitable. Seriously, put this charming spot on your breakfast list. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Delicious! We ordered the breakfast burrito, 2 banana and Nutella crepes, 1 Parisian lemon crepe and 1 strawberry cream crepe. Everything was delicious! There were plenty of bananas and strawberries inside the pancake and lots of cream on the side. I definitely recommend this place.“

“We always enjoy dining at Capitola Cafe… the food is good and the service is great!“

“Great food and great beer“

“I recently got to visit chunks sandwiches for the first time since they redid the menu, and it does not disappoint. I ordered the turkey bacon and pesto sandwich, the Drayton, and the Reuben, and all three of them were delicious. The bread is soft, and the ingredients are high quality and delicious. The clam chowder is also really solid, and was a great side. The food came out piping hot, and the service was beyond kind. This is my favorite sandwich I’ve had in Santa Cruz, and is my new go to!

Parking: Lots of parking right out front.“

“Dinner was absolutely delicious Chef Jeff ... Never disappoints one of the best dinning experiences in Santa Cruz . Sam can also make a delicious drink too🌼 the desert was delicious as well Wow just Wow !! The olives and roasted garlic for starters were a delightful burst of delight too! We go each week for either dinner , lunch or brunch always amazing and something new on the menu each time ! The staff are all wonderful too! A great evening to a long week ! Thank you , "East End " Cheers !“

“Absolutely couldn't recommend Andy & his staff enough, an absolute gentleman. Thank you Andy for the sound advice for the rest of our honeymoon, I & Niall had a fantastic time. Hopefully we will be back soon from Ireland 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪“

“We usually frequent Santa Cruz so this was our first time stopping in Capitola, glad we popped in before hitting the beach. Service was great, server was extremely knowledgeable and personable, and wines were delicious. Very nice way to pass an hour in the early afternoon waiting for the heat to turn up.“

“So delicious!!! Best food on the esplanade, by far! We look forward to this place every time we're in Capitola. Worth every penny! Never fails, and great customer service. The owner is so helpful and friendly and she checks on us throughout our visit. Nachos are amazing and huge. Prices are great, especially for the location. Can't wait to go back!“

“Great sushi cooked by the real Japanese sushi chef. Miso soup was really good and great sake selection. Highly recommended. サンタクルーズで日本人の握った美味しい寿司が食べれます。お客さんたくさんでした。“

“I recently moved to the area and decided to stop by for a light lunch to sample the food. I ordered the fresh rolls and the veggie soup. The peanut sauce that accompanied the fresh rolls was delicious. However, the soup was quite lacking in tofu and vegetables, as it was mostly broth. Flavors were good, so I would definitely come back for dinner, but would not get the soup again.“

“Love that this mall focuses on family events, service and experiences. Excited to continue watching all of the new developments happening here!“

“Rad Spot to enjoy a meal and drink“

“How can we not be friends ✊. thank you for your kind Grindz and awesome hospitality 💯. Love your food and family 💚“

“Love their outdoor seating for a glass of wine and a sunset“

“We love Geisha Sushi. Such friendly staff, high quality fresh fish and ingredients. Truly the best in SC!“

“We tried this place because I really liked their versatile menu. We tried the squash ramen, the spicy miso ramen, and the shishito peppers. Everything had great flavor. I was really happy with the squash broth. I don’t know if it was fully vegetarian (we are not vegetarian) but it was very tasty and a nice alternative to the frequently sodium bombs of other ramen places and the kimchi is a great pop of sour spicy flavor. The spicy miso ramen had only a little heat to my palette but also tasty. Noodles are bouncy. The shishitos peppers had a lovely onion and soy sauce dressing. I am excited to go back and try the curry and Tom Yum options!“

“Best Chinese food in the SCZ county. I’ve been eating here for 20+ years and I’m never disappointed. Quick service and hot, consistent food. Unusually get the ginger scallion fish which is fantastic. Shrimp chowmein is also excellent. It’s all excellent! My regular place!“

“I love bagels and I loveeeeee the bagels here. I'm a sweet bagel person so I get a blueberry bagel with strawberry cream cheese. It's always perfect. Prices are very good. Service is great, I love coming here. I even order from doordash to treat myself.“