50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Davis

“Prepare yourself for an intimate and personal culinary journey at this Omakase haven in our college town. From the moment you step in, the cozy ambiance wraps around you like a warm embrace, setting the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. The chef, a true master of the art of omakase, takes the reins of your gastronomic adventure. As each exquisite piece is expertly crafted and presented, you can't help but feel a personal connection to the culinary magic happening before your eyes. The chef's passion for their craft is apparent, creating an immersive experience where you feel a part of the sushi culture. Seated at the intimate sushi counter, you're not just a diner; you're an honored guest. The chef carefully curates each course based on your preferences and reactions, turning the meal into a personalized expression of culinary art. It's a conversation between you and the chef, a silent understanding conveyed through the language of meticulously prepared dishes. The pace of the meal allows for genuine connection. You're not rushed; instead, you savor each moment, appreciating the textures, flavors, and stories behind every bite. The staff's attention to detail and genuine enthusiasm enhance the feeling that you're not just enjoying a meal, but sharing in a unique and personal experience. In this intimate setting, the boundaries between chef and diner blur, creating an atmosphere where the love for sushi and the joy of sharing it with others take center stage. Whether you're a seasoned sushi connoisseur or a newcomer to omakase, this place transforms a meal into a cherished memory, making every visit a celebration of the personal and the profound. This gem is one that must be treasured and appreciated. The chef not only takes to heart his customers but the environment as well- choosing eco-friendly and sustainable fishing practices to make your dining experience guilt free. This is a chef truly passionate about his art. I will forever be a patron of this establishment- encouraging this type of connection and mindfulness for the environment is what Davis is all about. I hope they are here for years to come.“

“Went here for an anniversary dinner after seeing glowing reviews online. The service and waiter were amazing (shoutout Jose), the food was incredible, and the ambiance was amazing. We ended up ordering another entree to go, the food was THAT good. Overall, a great experience, and we will be coming back soon!“

“AMAZING spot! Definitely worth the wait. The atmosphere and the service was top notch. We had the shu Mai, beef garlic noodles, salt and pepper spare ribs and the wontons in chili oil. Everything was phenomenal! Will absolutely be coming back.“

“All of the staff is very friendly and the sushi wraps are always yummy. The consistency of the seawood wrap job itself varies - sometimes it holds together well and other times it completely falls apart and I have to use a fork, which defeats the point for me.“

“Love their food Special scallops are amazing“

“Delicious wine and chill atmosphere!“

“Yummy 👍🏾 the best good service Fast 🍷🍺🥰“

“Thee best tacos I have ever eaten. Also tried their Nacho Fries — holy moly, incredible. Everything is so fresh and perfect tasting. Best Mexican food in the area, maybe even the whole country.“

“Went for dinner on a spring Friday night and enjoyed the outdoor patio. It was order at the bar, no table service on my visit. Good selection of beers on tap as well as a full bar. Enjoyed some wings as an appetizer and then a tri- tip as well as blue cheese slider. Good food, drinks, and vibe.“

“Pizza was amazing! I would go back.“

“Stopped on our way through from Lake Tahoe to San Francisco. What a delicious lunch our family had !! Something for everyone even 2year old grandson ! We’re from Australia and this Mediterranean cuisine ranks up there with the best. Thanks so much for the complimentary baklava too !!“

“Go support Hawai’i fisherman/owner!!!“

“Love the staff, delicious quality pizza, great place to hang when COVID is over.“

“I had a great lunch with my son last week. Close to closing time but the staff was friendly and very courteous. The crepes were perfect and delicious. Thank you“

“The passion fruit tea was a 10/10 it’s a good amount of sweetness and I downed it very fast. I also ordered the spicy malatang and it’s been my 5th time ordering, it’s so addicting and delicious. Reminds me of my favorite spot in my hometown. Honestly a hidden gem in davis especially for UC davis students. Come check this place out, definitely a good bang for your buck.“

“My wife and I have ordered take-out twice, splitting an order of a General's Chicken the first time and Mongolian Beef the second time. The General's Chicken was wonderful - light, crispy with a delicious, slightly sweet-tart flavor. It was obviously freshly made. Our second order of Mongolian Beef was just the opposite. It was a stew-like meal that seemed to have been on the back-burner a while. Everything was limp and greasy. Very disappointing. We do plan to return, but will ask for a meal that is fresh.“

“the food here is fabulous and the staff is very attentive. great restaurant with an awesome outdoor atmosphere.“

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“I'd really like to rate this place higher. It used to be bomb. Now, when I ask for extra beans, and PAY FOR EXTRA beans, the bean burrito has fewer beans than before. It's pretty much a bean flavored tortilla burrito. Gonna just have to start making my own.“

“The food is amazing! The owner Jordan was very friendly and informative. Our waitress Diana was a pleasure. The tea leaf salad was delicious. Will be going back to try more food in the menu .“

“The food was so good! And the service was awesome. Very friendly place. I had the tri tip sandwich and my husband had the Bacon cheese burger with Buffalo style tater tot. They were topped with bleu cheese crumbles too. So dam good! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻“

“Completely dissatisfied with the food. I had high hopes too.“

“Awesome authentic food from Ding How. I always loved getting the egg here as a kid and coming back the cuisine is still so delicious, the courses I recently tried like the Beef and pepper dish although a little spicy very good. The service is lacking—due to a couple people running the family business and the waitress of the restaurant was also telling me of the fall from covid and that they might close. Support this restaurant!! Although it says mandarin they are superior at cantonese cuisine! The atmosphere is warm and makes me feel at home not to mention the food just taking me to bed as well. Ding How Davis, how I love you.“

“Super fast and tasty food with excellent customer service. The front lady is super nice and incredibly considerate, a new favorite restaurant for sure!“

“Friends say it's just like the Uniboil they're used to in Southern California and I can't argue with that assessment. Get the triple meat hot pots if you want a ample portion, or add extras off the menu. Triple, pork blood, tendon meatballs, all kinds of delicious noms.“

“Delicious! The kids and I loved the food!“

“Simply a cultural mecca for Davis when it comes to community of art, fashion, music and lifelong friendships. Grab a sip & a meal and take in the casual nature of this establishment.“

“Casual dining experience with notable breakfast options and gluten free bread served with each dish. Customer service was great and they cleared the tables in a timely manner to make sure the next guests don’t have to wait longer than necessary. The pastry box looked extra tempting, too. We will be back for burgers next time!“

“My daughter and I love this place! Food is always fresh. Service is friendly and fast. We always get the best all you can eat package. I think its Diamond. We come at least once a week especially now during the winter season. Our server last night on 12/21 seems to be our normal servers and does a fantastic job every time.“

“the servers that helped at our table were friendly and checked on us multiple times throughout our stay. the food was pretty good.

the calamari came out fast but was pretty plain on its own. the batter was crumbly and had a bit of a greasy aftertaste. both sauces were good - usually I prefer the mayo/tartar sauces but the red sauce was really good with it.

the baked pasta was nice but in the future I'd go without the chicken add-on. it just made the dish harder to mix and it was already a lot of food. I also didn't realize it came with garlic bread which I was really happy about.

I can't speak on the spaghetti since it wasn't my dish but my partner seemed to like it. I'd try paesanos again but maybe go for something new next time. :)“

“This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. Their Tikka masala is some of the best tasting food I've ever eaten - I'm not sure how they make it so good, but you owe it to yourself to go eat some!“

“This is one of my favorite lunch spots in Davis and I come here often. It's easy to access from the highway, with a decent parking lot, and ample outdoor seating. You line up right inside to counter order and they'll hand you a number stand, then they bring your food out to you when it's ready. There's a self-service tortilla chips and salsa bar in the back, and you can choose from any of the self-serve drink dispenser options (including the horchata) if you get a fountain drink (a la carte or as part of the daily special). I love how fast the food comes out and it's my go-to restaurant when I'm in a rush. I've had their tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchilada specials, etc and they've tasted great every time. I highly recommend it!!“

“My nephew works there!! He’s awesome!! Ask for Jeffrey W.“

“Jersey is the best 👌 always ready with a great joke
And mel the manager is always so awesome 👌 👏 this store is perfect 👌👌 if i could rate 10 stars i would
Edit for update ✨️ still best ten out of ten on everything ♡ mel always remembers our orders n names its always so nice goin in the store“

“Cuarto dining commons tends to have a good quality of food at any point of the day. My favorite time to go here is for dinner as they have more options during that time. Refreshments are always great and they have a ice cream freezer where you can get fudge pops, strawberry shortcake bars, ice cream sandwiches and whatnot at any point of the day. Most of the staff is friendly but at times you do find some who aren’t so kind.“

“Noodle House, as my family and I lovingly call it, is an icon in Davis. It's a little hole in the wall behind Sophia's Thai Bar that was referred to my husband and I 15 years ago. We walked in and almost left because it's small... and old... and a little sketchy? But we decided to give it a try anyway.
We have been coming regularly since then, and our family has grown, and grown up begging to go there for special occasions like getting good grades, etc. There is nothing we have had that isn't delicious.
I highly recommend the won ton noodle soup, pork chop noodle soup, szechuan eggplant with noodles, the potato curry with noodles, the 5 spice beef noodle soup, and the chow mein.
The noodles are homemade. The broths and sauces are unique, delicious, and literally award winning.
The service is fine. It's the same lady for the past several years. She's quick and efficient. Before that, I think it was her mom or aunt.
You won't regret trying it out - and if you do, you'll be back.“

“I used to come to this restaurant in the mid '00s, and it changed both name and ownership at some point between then and now. Perhaps I'm having a bit of nostalgia fogging, but it seems the quality declined somewhat the change. However, Nami is still a perfectly serviceable mid-range sushi restaurant even if they are no longer a hidden top-tier gem the way I remember them having been in 2005. Their sashimi continues to be decent, as do their bento boxes. They rolled out an AYCE menu at some point as well, but I haven't tried this as I tend to be skeptical of AYCE anywhere. The lunch service tends to run a bit slow even when the place is nearly empty, which I find mildly frustrating when I'm in a hustle to get back to work. The staff does seem to have some difficulty with English (they speak Cantonese as their primary language), which has made for difficulties in recent visits (explaining that I was not in fact ordering AYCE), but I have since become somewhat of a regular so they remember my preferences, which is a nice touch. I wouldn't call this a destination restaurant, but I appreciate it for its convenience and its prices which I find to be far more reasonable than many other Japanese restaurants in Davis. All in all, a good mix of quality, convenience, and cost -- a good lunchtime choice for folks who live and/or work in East Davis.“

“Oh my goodness. Visiting from SC and came in for spring rolls cuz they looked amazing. Well I ended up getting the pork vermicelli dish. (Bun noodle salad?) it’s AMAZING. So glad I ordered it. It’s so flavorful. I could eat this everyday. I might be back tomorrow too…“

“Very good food friendly staff pleasant environment.“

“Muy rica la comida y muy bien servido los platos y muy atentas las meseras 👌💯“

“first time and I loved it!!“

“Joe and crew are the best! 😁“

“David*** and the other staff here are good peoples for real!!! Not to mention the wholesome food-- now that's flavor! Mushroom burger, mac n cheese, and fries of all sorts are my favorites. Cozy & welcoming spot for us struggling students, grads, profs, and undergrads alike lol.“

“My favorite place to eat in Davis! Great sandwiches, built to perfection. I have tried other places, I always go back to Mr Pickles! Great service & friendly staff. It’s just the best. Photo is of my favorite the “Mrs Pickle ( no cheese please!) ❤️❤️❤️“

“This is hands-down my favorite sushi spot in Davis. It's the perfect combination of being incredibly tasty and genuinely affordable, which is hard to find. Highly recommend the summer Roll, Panda roll and veggie crunchy. Truly a gem of Davis!“

“Pizza's are Mmm good 😋, staff very friendly 👍“

“Best buglers! Owner is so nice.“

“first time there ~ Sister treated the whole fam. The wait staff were very good. place is clean, with a great atmosphere. Enjoyed my food completely.“

“found myself in downtown Davis and feeling a bit peckish so looking for a quick bite. There is a ton load of eateries to choose from all within a stone's throw from each other. So many choices. I landed at the Dumpling House. Me and this pls e go back a long way, all the way to when they first opened in 2010.

Not only do they have home made dumplings, they also have other menu items such as Asian: noodles, vegetable dishes, popcorn chicken, green onion pancakes, AND fish n chips with the customary sides. Lots of options. The business was a fish n chips shop before the current owners took ownership in 2010. Cool that they kept those items on the menu.

Even with the varied menu options, for me the main attraction is the dumplings. Pan fried, deep fried, or steamed. Variety of fillings. My fave is the steamed pork n chives. The density and the texture of the filling is spot on. The flavor is good. The green onion pancakes are also a fave of mine.

Orders are taken at the register in the building. Sit anywhere and they'll bring your food to you.There is indoor and outdoor seating. The interior is not particularly large. And the outdoor seating is picnic table style. It's a no frills kinda place.“

“The food was good. The waitress was inattentive. It wasn't busy but she never once checked in on us. My coffee never got refilled, once the food was served I realized we had only one set of silverware so I had to track down the waitress for more, which only left my party of four with one napkin.“