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.“

“Distinctive & unexpected location but attractive, comfortable setting inside & out (we dined inside because too hot for the attractive patio during our visit but I imagine it would be quite pleasant in moderate & cooler weather). Menu offered nice mix of options & variety. We all enjoyed our meals. Our wait person was amiable, knowledgeable & responsive. Very likely to dine with them again!“

“Looking to get some Chinese at an old place in Davis. Instead we find this place. What a great surprise. Who doesn’t love dumpling?? I think of it like a Chinese pizza roll, but way better! We ordered a mix of soup dumplings, pan friend dumplings, chili oil dumplings and crispy noodles in a gravy. PLEASE STOO BY IT FANTASTIC!!!“

“The service was impeccable. Everyone was so nice, generous, helpful with my indecisiveness, and patient. The poke bowls and burritos were exceptional, as well ad the poke nachos. Best musubi I’ve ever had. Definitely will be returning whenever I come to Davis!“

“Love their food Special scallops are amazing“

“Delicious wine and chill atmosphere!“

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

“This is one of my go to spots in Davis and I order from here all the time. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and consistent, and I’ve never been disappointed with my order. The portions are great too. Definitely one of my favorite places to grab food!“

“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.“

“Pizza was amazing! I would go back.“

“Good selection of sandwiches, burgers, and salads. Easy to get in and out of this small bar and grill style spot. Fresh and good quality. My daughter had sliders with tots(a larege portion)! Buffalo blue cheese, and standard burger sliders. I choose the Ruben. Very tasty with a horseradish 1000 island sauce. A little small, but made well. It came with tot, fries or a salad. The lettuce(to much white) and salad overall could have been better but was still ok. They have a good selection of 1/2 lb burgers at about $18+-. We agreed it was a spot we would try again on another soccer tournament in Davis.“

“Let's start with the one downer, I did not see any prices listed, mow I may have missed them, I was hungry.
I ordered a Carnitas burrito supreme and my wife ordered a pollo tostada.
It is self serve chips with a salsa bar. Our food was at the table before I brought the salsa to the table. My burrito was large, hot and good flavor. The Carnitas was juicy and good. For both our meals it was around $24.00
I want to go back and try some different foods.“

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

“first time and I loved it!!“

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

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

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“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! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻“

“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 .“

“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!“

“I come to the area occasionally for work and family and Shabu Shack is definitely a spot I'll be coming to commonly!

The spicy miso and tonkatsu are my soups of choice and the beef belly (and other meats) are absolutely amazing.

It's a cozy spot that's super welcoming and the food just hits great. The service is top notch too with this one girl waitress (i forget your name, sorry! Something with a J ) taking the time to explain the menu and etc for us and super courteous too.

Will definitely be back every time in town. And 100% worth the visit when in the area!“

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

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

“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.“

“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 !!“

“The sandwiches here are varies and creative. It's the various sauces and accoutrements that give them their distinctive flavors, rather than different meats. Their meat are chicken and pastrami. Their choices of vegetarian sandwiches are large and the ones I have eaten have been very good.“

“We usually eat brunch in the bar which has been great, with great service. But we recently ate in the dining room/patio area and it wasn't the best. The counter is great, they get your drinks right away, the fresh OJ is always delicious and their coffee is flavorful. Prices seem steep for what is offered. Example, I ordered avocado toast for $13 plus one poached egg for $2.50. Over $15 for avocado toast seems a bit much. Sadly, the toast was hard, under seasoned and underwhelming. It's disappointing to pay for something I make better at home. The cornmeal banana pecan waffle was yummy, but had a slight sour aftertaste. The French toast with seasonal compote is always delicious. My favorite brunch item is the salmon BLT.“

“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“

“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.“

“I have been going here since a kid and my parents went here as a kid as well. The food has consistently been amazing. I always get the walnut shrimp and when it’s cold the wonton soup. I am hoping this restaurant can still stay open because it’s truely a part of Davis and the best Chinese food in Davis“

“Omg!!! I have lived in Davis less than a quarter mile from Mr Pickles and I have never darkened their doorstep!!! I hate myself! Thinking back to all the times I was craving a French dip or reuben and it was at a stone's throw makes my brain want to implode!!!

Well, today was the day! I ordered both of those in sammie size just to try and also save for lunch tomorrow. I am so impressed and glad I've taken the chance. So fresh. High quality ingredients. Clean operation. Perfect portion. Plus each Sammie came with a cookie. What?!?!

The staff was courteous and friendly. Will be back to try everything! So nice to find a restaurant in davis that doesn't suck! Please keep up the work and great training.“

“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…“

“I honestly wasn’t expecting much from this place because of how cheap their prices were, but everything was a pleasant surprise! Fish was fresh and had great flavor despite the low price point. Service was kind of slow when we did ayce, but we’re also big orderers and there wasn’t much staff. But they didn’t rush us, service was nice, and the sushi was all great! Also got takeout from them and they were really fast with it! They already had it ready within the 10-15 minutes it took us to order and walk from our apartment to the restaurant. Very pleasantly surprised and super excited that there’s such a good joint near our new place! I don’t know how they aren’t more talked about in Davis! I wish I knew about them sooner!“

“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.“

“For years I've ordered the kid's chicken and rice plate with chips. Recently, I've been getting my new favorite: the chicken or steak border burrito. Damn that border burrito!!! It had caused my food baby to come alive and really should knock it off. I just won't, so there's that. Go get one and see for yourself.“

“Very good food friendly staff pleasant environment.“

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

“Solid Italian food! Probably one of the best in Davis. Osteria Fasulo is up there, but Paesano is more affordable.

So for the price, Paesano's is what you'd typically expect. The service is solid, and the dishes are generous. Just know that sometimes the wait can be a bit long for weekends.

It's been a while since I visited, but it's rarely empty and the vibe is excellent and memorable. The spaghetti, ravioli, and salads are great- and keep an eye out on some of the nice seasonal dishes. Enjoy!“

“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.“

“Juzco has been around since I was in college decades ago. It has outlived Fuji and Davis Sushi Buffet. It's simple, and it known for their lunch buffet.

The last time I visited, I was surprised by the fish quality. I mean, the service is not lightning speed, and the ambience is not superb- but it's really good sushi! I am not surprised to hear the international Japanese students frequent Juzco- maybe it feels a bit like home.

Anyways, I gotta give Juzco another try as it's been a while, but for the quality- I think Juzco is up there. Huku is another quality option if you want a more comfortable atmosphere, and Zen Toro is also an average option as well.

Enjoy!“

“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.“

“The pizza is very good.However I must have gotten them on a bad day. On a very busy Saturday in September they lost the order that I had called in with the manager at 11AM Be careful because they can give the pizza to the wrong person due to Asian names sounding the same. The manager who had taken my order at 11AM by phone might have had a bad day. However she blamed me for their errors and mistake. A big shout and 5 stars to the employees who made the pizzas. However I did waste almost 1 hour waiting due to Cenarios of not having the pizzas when I came to pick them up.However i will coninue to support and give them another chance since I have beern a long time customer of Cenarios for close to possibly 15-20 years. I also thank the owner for reaching out to.discuss the natter and apologize for what happened.I continue to recommend and tell people to try cenarios pizza for some delicious pizza.“

“Best buglers! Owner is so nice.“

“love the beef chow fun, but it does sometimes taste too salty or too plain, they’re not consistent with it. had the tomato and eggs noodle soup once- it was just so watery and also flavorless. so don’t order that.

but the ma la stuff (the spicy numbing dishes) are pretty solid“

“What a wonderful business run by the absolute kindest people. I’ve lived in Davis for almost a decade now, and am so incredibly glad Dumpling House continues to persist and give back to the community. Their dumplings are absolutely incredible (kimchi pork is my absolute favorite), and they take ebt for frozen items at the farmers market. They also offer vegetarian options, and I have a friend with dietary restrictions who used to visit a lot when they were in town, they said the place is incredibly accommodating and will work with you to get you something you can eat. Dumpling House is the kind of small business that keeps the world going and supports their community, and I’m gonna miss them when I have to leave Davis too. I thank them all for their incredible, affordable food, and wish them many long years of success. Absolutely give this place a try when you’re here, it’s a Davis must.“

“my favorite place. service is great and love the food“

“This was my first time going to the Round Table Pizza in Davis, and I was honestly really impressed. The pizza came out hot and fresh, with plenty of toppings and a crust that was perfectly crispy without being dry. Everything tasted high quality, especially the sauce and cheese. The staff was super friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better for a first visit. Even though it was busy, they were efficient and made sure orders were handled smoothly.“

“I didn’t expect to enjoy a steak from a Chinese restaurant, but I was pleasantly surprised. My Brazilian friend wanted steak at 11AM and most steak restaurants weren’t open. We saw a picture of a steak om google maps and decided to try it. Not only was the steak very tasty, and Brazilian approved, but the whole meal was very inexpensive. Give it a try.“