40 Best Vegan Restaurants in Del Mar

“My husband and I came here once and it’s now our favorite place to come eat! A woman Trudy who works there is an absolute super star! She is always going above and beyond to make the experience even better, the food is a plus ? don’t miss out on the grandmas Mac and cheese. It’s the best I’ve ever had!“

“Awesome place!
They start out by letting you sample each of the gelatos.
And then traditionally you pick two to go in your chosen cup size.
The server was friendly and helpful and made great recommendations.
It was delicious gelato!“

“Happy hour is bomb. $1.50 oysters, $6 shrimp tempura,“

“Best grilled shrimp taco I've ever had, quite literally. The flavors, the presentation, it was exquisite. I walked in on a whim, due to the inviting ambiance, and the food, drink, and service (special shout out to Rudy!) was phenomenal. Highly recommend when visiting Del Mar!“

“Best pizza I’ve had in as long as I can remember!!! It was fantastic!!! Super friendly on the phone when they called confirming my Internet order (I’m really impressed they reached out to confirm - above and beyond great customer service!) and the delivery person was incredibly nice! Delivery was lightening fast. Highly recommend!“

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Absolutely Exceptional – A Must-Visit in Del Mar

Monarch Ocean Pub exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, we felt warmly welcomed and well taken care of. The open-air setting overlooking the street gives the perfect mix of energy and ease — you feel part of the buzz of Del Mar while enjoying a relaxed, elegant meal.

Our server, Bo, was outstanding — friendly, attentive, and genuinely delightful to talk with (we even discovered she went to Indiana University, which made it feel like a small-world connection!).

Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor — from the fresh oysters and crisp Caesar salad to the soft Parker House rolls, the shrimp and lobster sliders, and the finale of melt-in-your-mouth Hawaiian donuts. Each bite was perfection.

Monarch doesn’t just serve food — they create an experience. It was the highlight of our trip and a place we’ll be talking about for a long time.“

“The food was delicious I recommend it everyone.... FrIendly waiter u can see them making the food I enjoyed it.. I’m coming to eat..“

“parpedelle and short rib, pizza, cocktails“

“Excellent food and cocktails! Had amazing service from James and Jessica, made my friends birthday extra special. Kudos!“

“This was our first time eating Peruvian The food was tasty, fresh and great portions.“

“It’s our annual place to be every August for the last 17 years: celebrating 50 years of marriage! The food, service and atmosphere right on the beach is heavenly. Our bartender Steve congratulated us and we talked for a short time. Everyone is so friendly, can’t beat the quality of their meals ! We drive out from Phoenix to have their specialty. Well worth the ride❤️❤️❤️“

“We have been looking for a place that served tasty Acai Bowls…Our favorite Acai bowl places either, closed down, burned down or changed the way they made their Acai bowls…We found Liquid Bean Café on the internet and decided to give it a try…Well, we both had the Acai bowls but I added an Egg Salad Sandwich pressed in a Panini press to our order…The Acai Bowls were fresh and totally delicious!!!…I really liked the Egg Salad Sandwich and loved the way it was pressed and toasted in the Panini press…We highly recommend Liquid Bean Café if you are ever in the Del Mar area…We will definitely be back again!!!…Five Stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Kudos to Gerardo, He was always very attentive & making sure we had a wonderful experience. Super Friendly Staff. Overall Amazing Service.“

“delicious ice cream, great location! Perfect local spot …“

“We came here for breakfast. Cute little spot in Del Mar tucked inside their coastal neighborhood. The cafe seems to be a house converted into a cafe. It has a large patio for seating with large yellow umbrellas.
Food wise, we enjoyed a breakfast burrito which had avocado, bacon, potato and eggs with a side of fruit. We also had the avocado and edamame toast which had micro greens, tomato, pickled onions and feta on top of it. Overall, the food was good. I enjoyed my brown sugar cinnamon oat milk latte. It was not overly sweet. We will return to try more options.“

“Delicious food and great value, great atmosphere“

“I enjoyed the Ginger Miso salad“

“Great food! I had the lamb shank and it was so tender, it fell off the bone. Service was great!“

“This bustling place has been growing. I’d love to see one or two up North in Oregon. Good skate parks and beers. Or maybe I just have enjoy the SOCal that much.“

“Pancakes are so good! One order is enough for two. And wherever they get their bacon? Delicious!“

“The Del Mar roll was the best sushi I have had in a long time and very filling! Ensui Sushi Bar and Grill stands up to their name. It is not the largest place, but it had 3 large TVs with March Madness on each one. I am so glad I found Ensui Sushi and will definitely be back!“

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“Busy and loud but fun. Door and service was good. Recommend for casual dining“

“Queso fundido the elites and the steak plate“

“Le Bambou is one of my favorite restaraunts in all of San Diego and is very affordable! My favorite dishes are Shaken Beef and Star of the Sea in Tamarind Sauce with a side of rice. Each time I’ve gone, their food never disappoints and their flavors amaze me each time and has a wow factor! The Shaken Beef is always so juicy and never dry with great flavor. The Star of the Sea in Tamarind Sauce has a perfect balance of tamarind in its sauce. It’s subtle and blends in the perfect amount. The imperial rolls in the Vermicelli with Pork and Shrimp dish are some of the best egg rolls I’ve ever tried and their pho is also very tasty. It’s a small, family-owned business and the owners seem very sweet and give great recommendations. The prices are very reasonable and their portion sizes have just the right amount and I feel full. The restaurant has a romantic vibe but also a casual vibe at the same time. So if you feel like going on a date or going in casual with friends, family, or kids, it’s a great place to go! 10/10 recommend!“

“After a nice, relaxing walk at Del-Mar Dog Beach, my friend & I stopped to have frozen yogurt, my favorite dessert! What made this more special was that It was her birthday, & this was her first time trying frozen yogurt. She loved it, as I did also. We REALLY appreciated my Service dog being welcomed also. It felt like home w/both your friendly employees & other people around, enjoying the nice service & music.... Thanks, again & may God continue to bless you all! ? ??✝️???“

“A must have when we are home!“

“If you’re in Del Mar and not stopping by Jimmy O’s, you’re missing out. The vibe, the energy, the people — everything is top-tier. Massive shoutout to Casey and Chris — absolute gents who made the entire experience unforgettable. From the moment we walked in, they treated us like regulars. Whether you’re local or just visiting, this is the place to be. Good drinks, great crowd, and even better service. Can’t wait to come back!“

“our waiter was amazing. food was top notch had crab stuffed shrimp with jalapeño cheese sauce. Get it!!“

“We stopped in for their Tuesday kids eat free. The food was great, high quality and tasty. Fries were crispy and flavorful. Burgers were smash burger style and so good. The kids were treated with kindness and respect. They picked a soda flavor they didn't like, and the staff were quick to notice and come switch it out for them. I love that the soda is real sugar. That is a huge plus. We all enjoyed the food and the funny blooper videos on the TV screens in the dining room. It was a great experience.“

“We so enjoyed our time last night with friends. We will return soon.“

“Our server, Patrick was impressive. It was our first time to dine out for Thanksgiving and we were delighted with the option to have traditional turkey or order from menu. The turkey and dressing were delicious and flavorful ( dressing had sausage). We also ordered crabbed stuff mushroom caps that had a light parma cheese that was crispy. The pumpkin cheesecake with vanilla ice cream was outstanding. We were not disappointed and would absolutely recommend Ruth's Chris for holidays. All the servers were attentive even with a packed dining room.“

“Only had lunch here two times but it was absolutely the best deli meal I have had and I am originally from Manhattan. The food is the best, generous portions, the staff is great, prices are good for today’s times and for what you get. We will be back!!!❤️“

“Really nice variety on their dinner menu.... Salads, small plates/appetizers, pasta to fish to steak, pork chops, etc... Their wine list is also nice... So you should be able to find something to pair with your dinner. If not, try a mocktail, cocktail or beer. We sat on their upstairs patio where we could sort of watch the sunset over the water. Yes, there were buildings and trees in our sightlines but still nice. Service was very good considering they were slammed. Will definitely be back again.“

“Enjoyed it totally! 2 nd time and will go back again. Love the food and the menu“

“It is a beautiful location with amazing food and service 🤗👏“

“The best sandwiches and so many to choose from. Love all the free added extras avail. Jalapenos, banana peppers etc. The halal chicken is humanely done so that makes me feel better about eating it and there are a ton of vegetarian options. More than I've seen anywhere.“

“It is a beautiful location with amazing food and service 🤗👏“

“A great restaurant with amazing views of the Pacific Ocean. Branzino was excellent and the spumoni gelato was delicious. Definitely, we will be back.“