30 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Castro Valley

“Nice atmosphere, pet friendly and delicious food and drinks.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars – A Hidden Gem Worth Every Bite!

We had an incredible Omakase experience at this unassuming gem in Castro Valley, and it truly exceeded all expectations. The service was a perfect 10/10 — the host was extremely attentive, warm, and made us feel genuinely taken care of throughout the evening.

The food was exceptional — fresh, beautifully composed, and full of thoughtful flavors that worked harmoniously together. Each course felt intentional and elevated, showcasing top-notch quality without the pretentiousness.

And the dessert? Unforgettable. The Hojicha panna cotta was an absolute standout — silky, flavorful, and the perfect ending to a phenomenal meal.

Overall, this place easily gets 100 out of 100 from us. If you’re looking for amazing food, impeccable service, and a truly memorable dining experience, this is the spot. A must-visit in Castro Valley! 🍣✨“

“Best Mexican food in Castro Valley to add to the wonderful taste of ghost food, their owner Doña Rosa it’s a gem, she’s wonderful, caring, so kind and make you feel right at home! Best of the best!“

“I had a great experience at this Thai restaurant. It has a nice cozy mom n’ pop atmosphere to it. Service was good, I ordered a cup of tom yum soup with a side of jasmine rice and it was very yummy. My friend who I went with is from Castro Valley and they always order the Pad Kee Mao. Super solid option if you’re craving noodles and a bit of spice! This is just my preference but I really liked how they used glass cups for water rather than plastic like how most restaurants use. The only thing that I wish they included on their menu is a papaya salad. I love papaya salad so I was a bit disappointed when I couldn’t find it on the menu. Overall, this was a solid Thai restaurant so I would recommend trying it and supporting their small business!“

“Yummy food! Big portions!“

“My kids, 9 and 7, first time having dim sum and they absolutely loved it. Living with a peanut allergy since birth has limited our dinning experiences with Asian cuisine. The young lady at the counter was very helpful in helping us try out the menu. We will absolutely return.“

“Good atmosphere and a good beer selection. Great food but can be pricey. Great breakfast Friendly staff. Can get a little noisy in the bar but that's to be expected. Always a good experience.“

“We had food catered & delivered from them. All the food was authentic, super tasty, well packaged and presented. Everyone loved it & mentioned multiple times. I recommend them wholeheartedly. We ordered Chicken Curry, Dal Makhani, Paneer Veggie Sabji, Raita, Naan, Rice, Salad & Rose Kheer. Rose Kheer was so yummy. Chicken Curry tasted homemade Punjabi. It was delicious. Paneer Sabji & Daal were also very yummy. Spices were mild. You can't go wrong by ordering from them.“

“Lake Chabot is a great place to walk - shorter walks or even the 9 mile very scenic loop around the Lake starting and ending at the Marina Snack Bar/Cafe. Not much of a place to eat through very limited selection - much much less than a 7-11.“

“Great owners! I loved this place growing up. I moved out of state but recently visited while in my home town. miss this place!“

“The service here is genuinely outstanding, so you can unwind and enjoy your time without ever worrying about your drink running dry, thanks to the attentive team always making sure it’s filled. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between relaxed and lively, and it's clear the team genuinely loves working here. Watching the food being prepared is engaging, and the dishes are always delicious, making this a spot we're excited to visit again the next time we're in town.

Thank you guys for having us!“

“This place never disappoints. The food is high quality, well-prepared, and full of flavor—The service is outstanding, with friendly staff who make you feel right at home. It’s clear they take pride in both their food and customer experience. Highly recommended!“

“We visited on Valentine's day. which happened to be there one year anniversary. food was delicious! the pasteles were just like eating our families homemade pasteles. I wish I would have ordered more to bring home. I'll be back!“

“1st time here.!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙏🏽❤️ Great Customer Service, server and busboys are Very attentive, Food was really good…constantly saw them clean tables and floor.. Definitely a FN Really good spot to eat Breakfast or Brunch.!! Given them a chance. Come try it out. I will be back.!!!!!“

“Service was exceptional and good was delicious!“

“My Family and I are new to the neighborhood and We often explore.. We ended up at Papa Murphys to bring home some lunch.. We were just there about an hour ago.. The Gentleman that helped us was so nice.. He had no way of knowing that I’m going through a very emotional time right now.. He was the ray to my sunshine ☀️ I left smiling feeling so lite.. I’m now home enjoying Our fresh, delicious , high quality treat with my family 💜 I will be back and I would recommend that all my friends stop by and grab a great lunch or dinner and show some love.. There’s salads and desserts too..“

“Great experience overall. The food was delicious and high quality, especially the pho, which really stood out. Everything tasted fresh and well made. The service was also a highlight. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and very attentive without being too much. It’s a great spot whether you’re stopping by for a quick lunch or sitting down for a relaxed dinner.“

“Excellent food … excellent service“

“A gal pal and I met for lunch at Top Thai in Castro Valley. It's a mom and pop place, nothing fancy, but homey. Our waiter barely went through the motions and did NOT mention to us that he would be charging us for take out boxes (which we asked for) and bags (which we did not ask for). I don't think I would have minded the fees (20 cents and 10 cents respectively) had he given us a heads up that they would be coming. We had to ask for the check multiple times, but too be fair he had a lot of tables.

The food is GREAT! Fresh, flavorful, VERY tasty! It came out fast and their lunch offerings are reasonably priced. We each tried one of their two soups (I have posted a picture of their coconut soup done vegetarian), crispy egg rolls (a bit too greasy for me but the dipping sauce is divine, green chicken curry with rice (included), and chicken Pad Thai (delicious). This is a great local lunch spot!!!“

“Great tacos fast served healthy Food nice people“

“They have really great service super fast delivery and if you eat here often or not they are predictable and each dish we have tried from the rigatone bolognese to the house spaghetti to the spicy chicken is fantastic. The experience is above average time and time again by ourselves (me and my daughter) or with friends (we have brought about 6 different people who have shared our enthusiasm) this restaurant is a absolutely fantastic experience. I wanna go tomorrow just thinking of it now. Highly recommend sopping by as it is one of Castro Valleys nicest little places.“

“everything!! made us the best turtle cheesecake for a Birthday ❤️ it was incredible“

“This is an amazing find in Castro Valley! We went there because we needed a place to have lunch. We were surprised with not only an amazing selection, but extremely welcoming, owner and servers, and the food! The food was incredible. They do not cater to American taste. This is the real thing. The vegetables with tofu sauce were incredible as was the pork and everything else we had the dessert of tofu with mantis or ginger is a must. Highly recommend!!“

“FOOD…. They really good… and the service is great. Go and find out . Bulalo is the our favorite. All the food is so good…👍❤️❤️❤️“

“We have been twice fist just my husband and I. The next day there was 6 of us. Food is good does lack a little flavor. When it says with sour cream it is less then a tsp. Constantly having to ask for coffee refills, and for breakfast I feel quick refills are a must. Food did come out really quick and hot, despite how busy it was. Patio seating was more like musical chairs as everyone kept moving tables due to the sun being in your face and umbrella coverage not great. Overall I would recommend this place, but they definitely have room for improvement. None of the staff looked happy or smiled. I didn't drink but the cocktails were nice looking and they did enjoy them.“

“I had called in my order the lady who took my order was very well spoken she repeated my order so they would get it correct. It was ready when I got there I recognized the lady's voice and ask her for the manger she told me she was the manager on duty. She asked me if there was something wrong with the order.I told I just wanted to let her boss know how pleasant she was talking to something about her voice . She said thank you and asked me if there was anything else she could do for me . I stop coming to this location because of the service but decided to give it another chance because I live so close. Joan made me change my mind about it so for the last 2 months I have been coming every week. Great employee. I only go in there when I know she is working.“

“I couldn't find it inside marketplace, so I called them and got precise direction.
It is winter time, no tables outside, so I took a table between them and a butchery.
Chef's truffle tuna rolls are to die for.
They also have good selection of japanese sake in bottles.“

“Who would have expected a really good bagel place in Castro Valley? And yet this place consistently impresses. The service is beyond reproach, polite but professional with a smile. The bagels are great: bready, just chewy enough but not so much that it will hurt your jaw, crisp on the outside. Toothsome, would be a good way to describe them. The cream cheese is always fresh and tasty, Overall, for the area, a very good bagel place. PS Try the crepe with whipped cream and Strawberries, yummy!!“

“I visited this restaurant twice. It was so good I went back for seconds, lol. However, the second time I ordered a meat meal. The bbq Hawaiin chicken was so good both times, but the chicken Katsu lacked seasoning but was crunchy and hot. I loved the macaroni salad! I will still eat here, but I will order the bbq chicken

Parking: Small parking lot but never had a problem parking“

“Perfectly acceptable and the staff have only ever been nice to me. Delivery drivers also have all been amazing. Not sure what everyone else is doing to have such bad experiences but if you need cheap pizza and need it fast, this location is good.“