50 Best Vegan Restaurants near Del Monte Forest

“On 04/11/2024 we had a great dinner, with one of the best views in the Pebble Beach area. Watching the sunset from that corner table, (which has to be the best view in this place,) was a great experience. The drinks, the food, and the presentation was fantastic, and it’s because the entire staff was great!Special thanks to our waiter Jesus, (he was also our server at breakfast at a different place that morning,) we explained that morning at breakfast it was our first time vacationing in the area, and we were not impressed with the tourist attraction restaurants that dotted the local area. He suggested that we come to Roy’s for dinner.Thank you Jesus!He took a couple extra minutes with us at breakfast, and during dinner. Truly one of a kind human. It’s always better when people working in hospitality will focus on the details… and customers.During our dining experience at Roy’s, he was very busy, yet he was attentive to every table, and every customer. It creates a great atmosphere!Money well spent…! We’ll be back.“

“Stillwater at the Pebble beach Lodge is an icon. Overlooking the 18 hole of the world famous golf course, the scenery cannot be beat.Offering both indoor and patio dining, it’s the perfect place to soak up the ambiance. The food is well portioned and typically good quality. They have great cocktails too.But honestly, the food here takes second seat to the viewsKid-friendliness: They’ll love itWheelchair accessibility: Yes it’s accessible“

“What a wonderful place! The staff is incredibly friendly and happy to recommend something delicious to a new customer. I will definitely return.I tried the egg lover crepe and had a matcha latte. Both were exceptionally good.Wonderful atmosphere! Thank you.“

“What a gluten free find!!! Not only was this bakery 100% dedicated gluten free they had dairy free and vegan options. Every employee we encountered was helpful and kind. They were able to make us a dairy free breakfast sandwiches which were heavenly. The muffins were large and so moist and delicious. Cupcakes were so good it was hard to believe they were gluten free. But can I tell you about their vegan scones?! I have NEVER had a scone that wasn’t dry until I tried them here at Neces. How do they do it? When I could eat gluten I remember scones being dry lol. You will NOT be disappointed! Cannot wait to take a trip back.“

“The service was very good and the food delicious. We had the dolmas and the lamb shanks. All were excellent. We loved it when the musicians came out and people got up and danced! It was lots of fun. The place is crowded...tables are very close together, so the noise level is high. We will definitely go back.“

“What a place!We ordered Polpo alla griglia and Burrata con piselli for our appetizers. The octopus was cooked perfectly with the right balance of flavors, and the burrata was light and well-balanced with asparagus.For our main course, we had Linguine con aragosta and Rigatoni alla buttera. The pasta and meats were cooked and seasoned just right!The craft cocktails were unique and delicious, and the perfect balance of flavors.Thanks to Andres and Christian for their drink and food recommendations, as well as their excellent customer service!They tend to get busy quickly after opening, so it would be best to make a reservation!“

“Great service. Delicious food. I had the crispy goat cheese salad and would get it again. Husband got the sea bass. He liked it but would have taken more seasoning, but still great. View and service were incredible!Kid-friendliness: Good kids menu with family vibes“

“My FAVORITE bfast place! We are repeat customers, even though we are not locals. If we are close by, this is a must stop. Never a disappointment. Thank you to all the staff at First Awakenings and the owner for serving up the best start to a day!“

“Incredible everything! Excellent food, decor, (the woodland bathroom will blow your mind!) attentive staff, and fast service. Quality meals that are sourced from the local area makes you feel good inside and out. I've eaten here twice and plan to return frequently. I want to try everything on the menu!“

“Excellent food at very reasonable prices. I have been there over the years and have always loved the food. This was my first time since Covid, and delighted that the quality of food, excellent preparation and wonderful and creative cuisine has not diminished at all — I only wished that I lived closer as this restaurant is an hour and a half away so only get to dine there on our occasional overnight vacation stays.“

“Wonderful little restaurant in the heart of Carmel-by-the-sea. The food is as much Italian as it is French with dishes like artichoke and asparagus risotto and mushroom pizza sitting alongside some French provincial classics. Service is friendly and prompt but I would book in advance or turn up very early (pre 5.30pm) for walk-ins.Vegetarian options: Lots of great vegetarian options available.“

“Everything was incredible! Service was excellent, food was extremely delicious in my opinion ! I can tell chef was put all his heart in every single dish and created it incredible with the best ingredients! I definitely going back again when i visit Carmel . And sorry took me so long to review this and i think this restaurant deserves my 5 stars reviews.“

“My appetizer (artichoke) was disappointing. My entree, a vodka sauce rigatoni, was good because I chose the option to add burrata cheese at extra cost (actually the waiter misheard me but I’m glad he did), and the temperature difference between the cold cheese and piping hot pasta made it a unique (in the best way) and rewarding dish even if the value wasn’t great. Why then do I give five stars? The desserts are out of this world. Their mixed berry cake is one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. If it weren’t for dessert it would probably be a 3-4 that I’d want to give another try; with desert it is a 5.“

“We’ve been visiting here from the Chicago area to celebrate our significant wedding anniversarys for 40 years and have never been disappointed.Chris and his team (tonight it was Iman) demonstrate a consistent focus towards providing the patron with an outstanding overall dining experience.We very much look forward to our next visit!“

“We had oysters, clam chowder, veal piccata and pesto prawns with penne pasta. All were delicious. The oysters were large and flavorful. The clam chowder was rich & creamy. The veal was tender and delicious. I would have liked more basil flavor in the prawns dish however it was very tasty also. We had a cabernet sauvignon and a pinot noir. Both were excellent. A good value. The view from the upstairs dining room was wonderful.“

“The food here is really great and the menu is huge! There are many foods that are rarely found as vegan options, so it's a lot of fun for a vegan to try them. Service is friendly and fast food is made to order. The empanaditos are also very good, and the desserts are also very delicious. This restaurant is centrally located and can be busy at times. If the parking lot is full, there is usually free street parking just a block or two away.Vegetarian options: Restaurant is completely vegan“

“The most amazing restaurant in Carmel! My husband and I were celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary and he made reservations at Le Soufflé. I had no idea where we were going. I loved the pre-set menu. You get to pick a starter, a main course and a dessert! Everything was amazing! Taste wise and ambiance wise! Our server was very knowledgeable on the menu and gave us great recommendations. I had the salad with pears and hazelnuts, the mushroom soufflé and the passion fruit and mango dessert! Everything was excellent!“

“Amazing food! One of the few times when I had a “life changing” food experience. The duck was literally out of this world. Mussels were the best I ever had. Chicken meatballs was a first and tasty. Pot de creme was light and good.I would order the duck and mussels again in a heartbeat and am excited to visit the next time I’m in town. Big thanks to the incredible chef for his talent. Eating the duck dish gave me that same feeling that the food critic from Ratatouille had when he ate Remi’s food… I can’t explain it any other way.If this place was located in LA, it would have a long waitlist. I still can’t believe how delicious that meal was. All of the ingredients had intention and were well respected.“

“I am from Seaside and I have to tell you this has to the best breakfast in Monterey County by far I will return“

“Fantastic sandwiches!! Tried the muffaletta and the godfather - both were delicious and huge. Enough for 2 meals for 2 people. Store has a great selection of sodas/soft drinks. Locally made baklava available - also fantastic. Highly recommend.“

“We came on our honeymoon and met family. My husband and I had omelets, and my cousins daughter had Country Benedict. My great aunt had pancakes. The breakfast was amazing. My one advice is to get there early. They were a packed house. The whole time, we were there.“

“The best falafel I’ve ever eaten. Laid back atmosphere off the beaten path—nice outdoor seating. My husband enjoyed his lamb gyro, everything was freshly prepared and we could taste the care that went into our meal. The chef/owner made sure to make us feel welcome…we definitely hope to stop by again if we are back visiting the bay.“

“I’ll offer a better than expected review. Our party of five went for Sunday brunch. 1/2 wait for an outdoor table. Excellent Southwest eggs Benedict; chicken fettuccini; fruit salad and Cinnamon toast special with eggs. Chocolate Oreo cake for dessert. Excellent service for a relaxing Sunday. Glad to return and recommend. Cheers!“

“A true family run restaurant that serves great food. You know it's good when most customers are locals. We had dinner, I had the filet of sole and husband had the steak. Both entrees were delicious. We will be back to try their breakfast next trip.“

“Excellent Service! Wonderful and fresh food! This is my second time here and it did not disappoint, I will definitely be back again. This was my first time having the lunch special and was so happy with the flavor, freshness, quality and quantity of the food. Took a pic after taking a few bites of food. but“

“This was our first time and we were very happy and pleased. I had the goat cheese ravioli and my husband had the clam and pasta. Everything was delicious. The restaurant is nicely decorated and quiet atmosphere. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. We will definitely go back again.“

“Spent time researching dinner spots in Carmel and came up with this little hidden spot. Didn’t know it was more a Greek style restaurant.I think I was hoping for more. Service was top notch and atmosphere was a bit loud due to low ceilings but it had a nice comfortable vibe.The lamb stroganoff was just so so had a Greek spin on it. Clam chowder was over the top good!Would I try again…. Probably not due to so many more restaurants to explore….“

“Kind of a hidden gem. I have lived here five years and never walked back into this patio area. We went during winter so I predict the patio experience will be even better. Food was great. Still having a hard time with such expensive tacos- so used to street tacos being affordable- we will come back.“

“Very tasty breakfast, the pancakes were outstanding and the portion was more than large. We were there on a Saturday morning and the restaurant was already full. We put ourselves on the list of the nice employee at the counter and then walked around the block for 20 minutes to get our seat.“

“Be careful... the food is good and the portions are huge!We went for Sunday Brunch and laughter floated through the air. It felt like everyone—patrons and staff—were having a great time.There's a big indoor and outdoor space, they're both gorgeous, and they have a coffee and cocktail bar to help pass the time while you wait for your table.We'd definitely come back.Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian sausage which I didn't have, but my partner did and said it was delicious.“

“Fun fact, I love coffee. Each time I'm in a new city I like to hunt down the best coffee house in town. With that said Yelp referred me to Captain + Stoker. The shop is designed into an auto body shop which was super cute. Customer service was awesome and as I could see this coffee house was a crowd pleaser and many patrons lined up to either a quick bite or just to relax and enjoy your cup of coffee.“

“Had a lovely breakfast in the restaurant in the morning and then went to the bar later that day for drinks. We asked for a tequila old fashioned cocktail and the lovely bar man Luis made us one of his own creations. He called it a Mexican old fashioned and it was honestly the best cocktail we have ever tasted. Luis is a very skilled mixologist and hopefully his Mexican old fashioned will become a regular drink at the C bar.“

“Was so good, went by twice while in Carmel for a wedding. Saturday. got there by 9am, display cases appeared fully stocked of everything. Sunday, got there by 10am, a few items were sold out. We got what we wanted, but still! The mocha actually had a rich chocolate flavor (compared to bucks) Love how they carry mini pastries which are the perfect size to share and taste and try variety!!!! Well priced, cheaper than SF.“

“Awesome little place in Pacific Grove near the beach. I ordered the Salmon and Potato Pancake and think it was prob the single best breakfast meal I've ever had! Smoked salmon + potato pancake + crème fraiche. I also added a fried egg on top. We will def be back“

“We are here on a Sunday night I'm April with some trepidation simce we were the only customers. The food is classic French with great flavors and fresh food. I had the braises short rib and my wife had the mushroom ravioli. Flavors and service were on point. The only negative is that this is classic French style with rich heavy sauces. We would have skipped the appetizers had we known in advance. So go there hungry and fou“

“Phenomenal sweets - wasn’t even in the mood and I got a cookie and financier and they were some of the best I’d ever had. Really aesthetically beautiful spot with a super pleasant service. Delicious food - soup and sandwiches were really really good and the portions were big. Understand the line to get in now!“

“I was in town for only three days, but I had to come back here a second time because it was that good. I came in on a very rainy day and got the banana caramel and coffee flavored split-scoop ice cream, and it was hands down one the best-tasting ice cream I ever had. If you're looking for things to do and eat, add this place to your itinerary, you won't regret it!Dietary restrictions: They offer vegan flavors as well.“

“The food and experience at The Grill was so great! I highly recommend trying it out for brunch or lunch! The papa poblanos was amazing and we LOVED all the cocktails!Our server was Urbano, he was the nicest and took excellent care of us! ?We want to go back and try the chicken and waffles next! ?Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly! My boys loved the Shirley temples!“

“The pepperoni pizza was delicious. Lots of pepperoni topping while the crust wasn't too thick. The Italian salad that I got was disappointing. I paid $4 more for salami but it wasn't cut into strips like previous photos. They were round and not what I expected . The red onions overpowered the taste and smell of the salad. I'd skip it next time but would definitely get another pizza or two.“

“Such a cute little place, loved everything about it.First the ambiance was very organic and chic, small, cozy but never felt cramped. Clean, earthy wholesome. The staff was super friendly, and lovely.The food fantastic, very generous portions and the mimosas excellent.“

“It was their Traditional Yerba Mate service that caught our attention and then coincidentally reading a little of their backstory brought us in. Once settled, we instantly felt at home and couldn't have enjoyed our visit(s) more. Clearly locals love the spot for its relaxed atmosphere and food...Ok I mean absolutely fantastic food. You simply have to try all their empanadas, the mind-blowing Sopa and Lemon Delight. Don't miss out on their gem offering... Yerba Mate!Mate: really is a way of life (relaxed). It takes a little time, make the time, it's so worth it. The staff were surprised/delighted by my order of a traditional (hot) Mate service, and the owner came out with an exuberant "You're drinking Mate!?!" We had a nice conversation about the ritual of drinking Mate, Paraguay and some of her experiences with the cafe. Our second visit though, led to a lengthy discussion with a knowledgeable staff member about more advanced techniques for Yerba Mate preparation, character of the various brands, etc...I've been casually enjoying Mate for twenty years and still came away with a better understanding. They're so kind and pleasant, you'll enjoy the experience whether you're a newbie needing to be walked through the process or a budding connoisseur.“

“Stopped in here yesterday, as is our tradition when we visit Monterey. My son tried the house burrito and loved it. My daughter had three tacos and said they were tasty. I had the blackened shrimp tostada, which was pretty much perfect. The service is always fast and friendly, and there's always an energy vibe to the place. It's always busy, and everyone is very friendly. We got our order to go and drove a few minutes to the beach at Asilomar so we could enjoy the sunset while we ate. Great place, reasonably priced, fast service, tasty food.“

“Best fish Tacos and our server Mariah was the sweetest!! This place is a gem!“

“Don’t let the building fool you, this is a great pizza place! Had the BBQ chicken flat bread pizza, the garlic cheese bread, and a pepperoni pizza. It was all cooked perfectly. Came out quick and hot! I would definitely recommend coming here! The staff was very nice as well! 9/10“

“An unassuming location for good sushi. This restaurant is a great little spot for quality sushi with excellent service. Although this place is small, they manage to provide efficient and attentive service to more guests than it seems possible. I came here with my wife and two kids a little after 5:30pm on a weeknight. The place was already busy but there were a couple of tables left so we did not have to wait. There were a few seats at the sushi bar as well. But shortly after we were seated, new customers kept coming in and a small wait list was starting. My wife and I both opted for the sushi dinner with an assorted 7 pieces of nigiri along with our choice of a Maki Roll; there were many to choose from it was tough to decide. I narrowed my choice down to the salmon skin roll, and it was great. The meal came with soup and salad as well. We also started with an order of the fried calamari. My kids ordered a few different cut rolls. Everything was very good and the service was wonderful. Between the three servers they made sure we had everything we needed and promptly cleared our table of any unwanted dishes. Overall this was a very pleasant dinner experience and I would highly recommend this place if you’re in the area.“

“Amazing breakfast of avocado toast on some of the best bread, really rich and delicious yogurt, scone and vegan frittata. The quality of ingredients used in their food is exceptional; you can taste it in the food. It’s just a short walk from Cannery Row and totally worth it. We bought their summery strawberry jam after tasting it in their cannery annex which has an incredible variety of jams. Wish I could find something like this closer to home.Vegetarian options: My son who is vegan would LOVE this place. So many great choices for him.“

“Pangea is one of my favorite restaurants because the menu has something for everyone. The food is delicious, prepared with high quality ingredients, and is well-priced for our area. The service is attentive and professional, great bar! The only issue I had was that my father is hard of hearing and the ambient noise is moderately loud, had a hard time hearing him recount how he has been dining in that location for 50 years, under restaurant names like the Butcher Shop and the Jolly Roger. I wanted to better hear those stories. Not sure there is a fix. Otherwise, the vibe there is fun and vibrant. Love the cherry blossom art!“

“Everything on the menu strikes my interest but the cowbell def called my name. It was good a little smaller than I expected but tasted better than my expectations. The onion tomato soup was good wasn't watery great flavor actually could taste the lil bit of sweetness from the onion. My only gripe is the seating in this place if you're not solo it's hard to find a spot for 3 guys if the middle big table is already taken other than that this place is def worth a try.“

“Enjoyed a nice afternoon @ "A Taste of Monterey"! Whether you come for the food & wine, or just wonderful wines...make it a definite visit. I'm sure they can be busy (so check on a reservation), but we were lucky enough to walk right in. Attached is a view from our seats.“

“This place was recommended to me by friends so I was excited to give it a try. I ordered take-away and got a very precise 12 min. The service, both on the phone and in person, was great. The place was nice and clean, and my pizza was ready in the promised 12 minutes. The pizza had a nice thin crust but it was a little burnt on the bottom. It also didn't hold a fold without flopping at the end while hot. I guess that's the difference between a Neapolitan style and the coveted NY style, NY style holds a fold and isn't usually burnt because of the lower temperature and longer bake time. The sauce was good you could tell it was made in-store and fresh, it just seemed a little "thin". I wish it had a little more body and spice. I got a cheese pizza because if a pizza place can't make a decent cheese pizza is in the wrong business. The chese was perfect, it was tasty, there was plenty of it, and it caused long melty strings. I had to wait until the next day to review, because it's important that pizza taste good cold, too. This pizza was pretty good cold, too. The sauce was still thin and may have absorbed into the crust, but cold it could hold the fold. This is better than a lot of West Coast pizza so i'll probably be back, it's a good value for the price- 7/10.“