50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Carmel By The Sea

“Good meal but a little bit noisy and they are a little bit putting pressure to finish your plate and give your table“

“Beyond amazing. Service ambience and food was impeccable“

“Just a fabulous experience! The service levels were over the top. Never wanted for anything. Ate at the restaurant and had an 8-course tasting menu! To die for!“

“This is one of the most unique and exciting restaurants in Carmel. Amazing cocktails and the food is both creative and authentic. Wine list is great too! Never disappoints.“

“There is no better sushi restaurant within 100+ miles of Akaoni. The fish is some of the freshest I've experienced. The rice portion for the nigiri is perfect. The size of the cuts are excellently portioned. The restaurant is clean, just the right size, and walking in feels like stepping into a humble sushi-ya in Osaka. Don't expect an overly friendly staff--they're disciplined, to the point, and direct. If you can put aside a need for a more jovial experience, you'll appreciate that you dined here. I recommend reviewing their current business hours as these can fluctuate based upon the time of year. If at all possible, drive by the restaurant to read the hours posted on the window. It's also good to make a reservation.“

“Phenomenal bar and great steakhouse. They have a good collection of wines, bubbles, hard liquor and cocktails.

Food was great right from the starters to maincourse and the dessert ?! It has a very lively bar. It has outside seating and indoor seating. Overall it has great atmosphere.

Vegetarian options: Food for all

Dietary restrictions: Food for all

Parking: Street parking

Kid-friendliness: Not so much

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Great food service and atmosphere“

“Amazing food with first class service. In a word.... WOW!!!“

“We celebrated our anniversary there and had the BEST time. Faisal always makes you feel like family. The food and music are the best!!!“

“Delicious pizza & drinks.“

“Great food, wonderful service and awesome atmosphere!“

“Amazing food and service. If you need gluten free options then this is the place! GF garlic bread, pasta, and more. soooo good!“

“Amazing food with even more amazing service. Highly recommend for your special night out!“

“This place is really cute! We ate at an outdoor table with our dog and it had such a cozy feel, like a little cabin! The fire at the table kept us warm and we decided to do the fondue sample menu. We loved the cheese fondue, nothing was left in the pot. The meat was really good too. My husband is French and we’re used to meat fondue cooked in oil, but this was a nice change. We actually preferred the broth it was served with over oil. It was much tastier! Of course we enjoyed the chocolate also. Overall, a great meal that we truly enjoyed! Super cute ambiance and we will definitely come back when we come back to Carmel!“

“L'Escargot is consistently a top notch restaurant. It is our go-to restaurant for a traditional French dinner. The food is always fantastic. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The service is impeccable, with the same waitstaff year after year. The ambiance is definitely a cozy French restaurant, and the ambiance adds to the charm of the restaurant.“

“This is a fantastic spot to enjoy seafood! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, creating the perfect setting for a relaxed meal. The staff is friendly, accommodating, and provides attentive service throughout. The food was very fresh and absolutely delicious. It’s a 5-star experience across the board!“

“Marc provided outstanding service, engaging in great conversation and offering spot-on recommendations that truly elevated the experience. I tried the clam chowder and oysters Rockefeller, and both were absolutely phenomenal. The clam chowder, in particular, was the best I’ve ever had—rich, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned.

This cozy, intimate spot offers an unforgettable dining experience. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the quality of the food speaks for itself. If you’re in Carmel, A.W. Shucks is a must-visit!“

“Highly recommend!! We had a 90th birthday dinner for my mom with 11 people. Everything was superb! Outstanding service, excellent food and drinks. Outside terrace is pretty and even allowed our 2 dogs. Superb! Thank you to Z and the wonderful staff, everything was perfect!!!👍“

“Line waiting outside the front door so always a good sign
Seats approx 30 inside but tables seem to refresh quickly.
The lunch menu is a bargain. Meat, rice, noodles, hot and sour soup and a pot of tea for around $11 and it is very filling
Dimsum is nice would recommend the pot stickers
Drinks etc are cheap with coke at $2 for example.
Staff are friendly but clearly in a mindset to get people served in and out quickly which I can't complain about
Would recommend“

“Great piano bar! Awesome lemon drops😃“

“Hit or miss depending on your server! We’ve been members off and on for the past 4 years now. There’s been almost a 100% rate of staff turnover.
Daniel, the sommelier is incredibly personable. He gives us great service every time, we visit about once or twice a week, even if he’s not our designated server.
Other notable staff are Nick and Pedro. Both are super friendly and genuinely enjoy interacting with customers. We’ve also met Bernie who’s super nice as well.
We’ve had two less than ideal visits. One server I can’t remember and Amir. I wouldn’t go so far as to say he’s not great at his job, but we had to rope in two other servers to cover his lack of attention to our table. He also didn’t seem to know the wines very well and was reading off of the print out.“

“Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere and wonderful service.“

“Loved the happy hour! Great food and drinks!! The service was fantastic!“

“Great time watching the Niners game.“

“Excellent food and great service and good live music.“

“Amazing wines and a tasting room that is the best in Carmel!“

“Muy rica comida pero sobre todo la atención y el servicio de primera gracias a Daniel y a Martín por su excelente atención 🙋🏻‍♀️“

“Good quality food the beans was really good meats tinder will definitely eat here again“

“Super chill right when I walked in, one of the least hassle restaurants I've been to.
Learn from my dumb mistake though and read the happy hour menu all the way to the end, where it says dine in only. I'm out an extra six bucks that honestly I couldn't really afford right now (just for calamari. which i still recommend the hell out of)
Exquisite fried squid and that sauce I never asked about though. I left no crumbs“

“Enjoyed an amazing lunch! Delicious and the service was great 😊 👍🏻 Totally recommend this place.“

“Never fails to give great food and service.“

“one of the best in Carmel...“

“This place was a pleasant surprise. Because a restaurant we were planning on hitting up for bread weird hours, we took a walk and randomly found this place. The waffle was amazing and they served real maple syrup which is a huge deal for how I view a good breakfast place. We’ll be back next time!“

“Loved absolutely everything about this spot!! Not only is the food amazing, the drinks are delicious and the patio is perfect. They are also the most dog friendly spot I have ever experienced. Water bowls and a dog menu are provided for your meal if you bring your dog(s) with you. I had to take advantage and I’m pretty sure the dogs would give it 5+ stars as well. Heidi took care of us, but the whole staff came by and said hello and made myself and the dogs feel so welcome.
100⭐️’s if I could.
Thank you for being so welcoming!

Dietary restrictions: Celiac friendly“

“Love the BLTA. Need a quick lunch or snack? This is the place. Only reasonable prices in Carmel.“

“Wonderful customer service and the Zin was wonderful!!! 👍🏻“

“This is a beautiful & charming winery nestled in carmel-by-the-sea. We landed on the really delicious Rose which has won the best Rose in Monterey county for the past 13 years. Sarah was our pourer who was super fun to be with, we shared many stories and just is a great person to get to know and hang out with. They also have a bathtub in the wine room that you can have a photo in which is very unique. The outside fire pit table is perfect for the sometimes chili days in caramel when the fog is around or in the winter time. Especially love the breadsticks and nuts that she gave us along with our wine. The Pinot noir that we tried was excellent and was very smooth, complex with a variety of tasting notes, little bit fruit forward and a very drinkable everyday wine.“

“Gorgeous!! I came to the ranch for a conference, and will definitely be coming back again. Could not ask for more lovely scenery, more activities (hiking! golf! archery!), or more considerate staff.“

“Always amazing. Great food and service. 👏🏼 my favorite“

“Crab carbonara!!! Outstanding! Same with wedge salad! Lobster and prawns gnocchi was superb! Yes the Key Lime pie is the best!! They make an excellent dry martini too! Sandra's our server was terrific!!! And very welcoming to our dog!!“

“Route 1 was closed and I had to return to Carmel from Big Sur and took Freeway 101 instead. So another pasta at Portabella! Always going back for it.“

“Picked up food to go last year and it was really good. So happy that we found this place again! Ordered garlic parm and spicy fried chicken wing plates, lemongrass chicken and beef meatball pho. Also ordered strawberry and melon boba milk tea and Vietnamese coffee with egg cream. Food and drinks came out quickly. Customer service was great. It was so good that we ate and drank everything! We will definitely come here again when we’re in the area.“

“First time I finished a burger!!“

“Fantastic food and our waiter was perfect. Always checking but never hovering, and he answered any questions about the menu easily and completely. I had one of the specials, Seafood Risotto, and it was amazing. Tasted my friend’s Lasagna and it was wonderful-not too heavy. Fried cauliflower and Bruschetta were perfection. Finished our meal with a lovely Strawberry Cheesecake. Absolutely a restaurant to put on the Don’t Miss list“

“This is our go to place for wonderful Indian cuisine. Wonderful atmosphere and service. We will be back!“

“Great central Carmel location amongst galleries, bakeries, coffee shops, bookstores etc. In good weather ask for the patio they take reservations by inside vs outside. Great atmosphere out there… old building, stucco, vines, etc. It was cool but they have plenty of heaters. Great food… had bruschetta appetizer which is loaded with diced tomatoes and smoked flavor (grilled bread). Also the di stefano salad, it has crispy goat cheese, roasted beets and fig-balsamic dressing. Excellent, highly recommended! Had the cioppino which was excellent. Good wine list. Eat here lunch OR dinner.“

“Fun sitting at the Sushi Bar! Great team, great service, and of course great food!“

“I showed up in the middle of the afternoon on a Sunday. Nobody there except my server who was very kind. I hung out for a bit waiting for my pizza and what followed was me wishing I had paid more for it! Holy smokes. I got it to go but took a bite when I got to my car. This is a work of art and a delicious pie! Muchas gracias! I will be back sooner than later!“

“Had an amazing experience at Cantinetta Luca! The food was absolutely divine – every dish was bursting with authentic Italian flavors. The environment was so vibey, with a warm and inviting atmosphere that made the whole meal feel extra special. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience!“