50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Isla Vista

“We used to eat at the Freebirds next to the Southbay Galleria in Redondo Beach, until they closed down.

This location was close but I feel that the flavor was a 4.0 compared to our old spot.

Regardless, 5* for the nostalgia trip. We'll be back when we are in the area again.“

“This is our go-to spot for our twice quarterly get together after Aikido class.“

“it's a little hole in the wall shop that makes amazing bagel sandwiches. Love stopping here for a bite when in IV.“

“Went here for 4 years; sus bowl you have a lot of bad foods like the lamb soup and the “hamburger” but ur mala OMG ur mala sooooooo good; and the big chicken platter. U have the prime < 4 star rating for any good Chinese restaurant keep up the mid to below average service and the great food. Thank you for feeding me, I’ll never stop loving u.“

“This is a great spot in the scenic mountain area of Santa Barbara California. Awesome food and the staff is amazing. Perfect stop for lunch while on a motorcycle ride.“

“Best noodles I’ve ever had“

“Maiz Picante catered our wedding recently and did a phenomenal job! Not only were they professional, but the food was outstanding. We got nonstop praises about the food and service. I will definitely be using them again when we have another event. Otherwise, I try and support them whenever we are in town. They are friendly, professional, and know their food!“

“Amazing food and service 😊“

“Hands down the best Chinese food I've had in the Santa Barbara / Goleta area, maybe best I've had period.

The staff is friendly and helpful. We had Patrick as our server, he was able to help narrow down what we wanted and to make modifications to our meal like having them put the sauce on the side when it's normally cooked in the sauce. We had a lot of questions and Patrick was able to answer them all without making us feel dumb or like a burden. The staff as a whole helped to make the environment very welcoming and makes us want to go back.

The food is very good, as said earlier is some of the best I've had in general. One of my favorite dishes is Honey Walnut Shrimp, this is 100% the best version I've had anywhere, full of flavor while keeping it's crispy texture. Their Yang Chow Fried Rice is a must order, it has lots of flavor without being overwhelming. The Smoked Pork Ribs were falling off of the bone as we ate it, full of flavor with a little bit of kick. All of the food we had tasted and looked great.

I would recommend this to anyone looking for Chinese food.“

“Great food and service. Beautiful location.“

“Great food didn’t expect to get such good food out here, I’m from Los Angeles doing a show out here and was hesitant to eat here but it was the best decision ever.“

“Great people..nice beer 🍺“

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“Stopped to charge the car nearby and had lunch. Food was fantastic! Highly recommend the meatloaf and double toad in the hole! Hash browns were crispy and buttery. Will be back when we’re in town next! ❤️“

“Been in Goleta for a long time. Great place for breakfast. Servers are fun and friendly.“

“First time going to this restaurant with my daughter to celebrate her graduation. Food and hospitality was amazing and I would recommend this to anyone who likes Korean bbq and all you can eat! :)“

“As a member of The Art The Art Farmers band, I wanted to thank you for having us play music on your outdoor stage. The beer, food and live music make for a great Sunday afternoon. The audience was really good too… I think we will be getting new fans in the SB area.“

“Probably one of the best if not THE best sushi I’ve ever eaten! My first time, and now I’m a lifelong customer!“

“good portions in the tacos. very tasty and fast service. the line seems overwhelming at first but moves fast. Will definitely be back, when in the area.“

“Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere with an absolutely WONDERFUL playlist of music they had going today! Will be back. As often as possible!“

“One star got taken for a previous experience by my mother in law (a saint of a woman) where reservations had been made and the party was made to wait a ridiculously long time before finally being seated... That said I went in with a critical eye and was overall pleased with the experience. The tower we got was like $90, I think the aesthetic wasn't really worth the pain of not being able to see over the top with the table at chest height. I'm short but, the table came to my husband's chest too haha. Maybe do a larger platter?“

“Best Food in Santa Barbara.12/10 ⭐️’s.“

“Great place to stop, relax and have a bite to eat. Enjoy 😎“

“Очень вкусно!!!! Дружелюбный персонал. I love it❤️“

“Had a fantastic night at islands! Clay Shuck is the most amazing worker I've ever seen, based on what I saw definitely employee of the month! Checks all the boxes - facey, smart, and kind. Ladies check this place out, Clay Shuck is a snag!“

“I gotta say it was my first time trying the food I order yaters meal it was a grilled chicken sammich with the toppings and the Caesar salad with shaved parmesan cheese with croutons and fries with ranch. It was soo delishhhhhh!!! I highly recommend you give it a whirl. Follow Your Taste Buds!!!!“

“Just love the food and the employees always greet me with a smile. I am definitely a regular customer. Keep it up Chubbies!!!“

“Good food, great service and very dog friendly! We sat and had breakfast with our puppy on the patio. They had dog water bowls with ice in it and there’s plenty of patio space for a dog to lay down next to your table. The beignets were great and super fluffy, highly recommend! The yogurt parfait was great and someone else in my party loved the catfish. Another member of my party found the scrambles to be a little lacking in seasoning, but overall i’d say the food was good. The service was incredibly fast and very friendly. This place is overall very good, check it out!“

“Attention to detail and fresh look“

“We enjoyed the Thanksgiving Buffet, it was DELICIOUS!! 🦃🥰❤️“

“I lived in SB my whole life up until 4 years ago and have been going to edomasa for near 30 years now. The food is incredible!! Santa Barbara offers many other sushi restaurants but none come close to comparing to edomasa. They are mostly too expensive, not fresh, extremely packed with tourists, etc. Edomasa is the real deal when it comes to a locals spot with even the famous that live there frequenting (they skip the fancy frills for quality too �)... Edomasa will always be my FAVORITE restaurant in SB! �“

“Love this place, the staff is nice, so well as all of the regulars, as this is a locals spot. The food and drinks are great as well.“

“Not a super big fan of beer so didn’t have many choices. However, I have many friends who enjoy the drinks here. I tried the Michelada and it was NOT good. They do have a great Mexican food truck that we love! They have vegan options which is a plus! Monday trivia is really fun!“

“Just to inform you that the name Dutch is the English name for the language and the inhabitants of the Netherlands. They are called the Dutch, and the language spoken is Dutch. There is nothing Dutch about the food. It’s more traditional German food, so maybe rename the restaurant Deutsch.
And the language and culture are not the same.“

“Awesome! First experience with sushi!“

“My husband and I ate at the Live Oak Café while were staying at the Best Western on the same property. The restaurant interior is bright and chic and, as a bonus, overlooks the hotel pool. Plenty of parking. We had dinner the first night of our stay and loved it so much we went back for breakfast. Everything is fresh, high quality and delicious. If you are in Santa Barbara, be sure to stop by and give them a try. Be sure also to stop and say hello to the cute little finches who live right outside. I have to give a very special shout out to Javier and Luis! They were awesome – made us feel warm and welcome and part of the family. Luis kept the smiles and the coffee coming (VERY important part of my morning) and Javier could not have been more helpful and also has a really great smile! Stop by and say hi to the guys!“

“We stayed at the Agave Inn down the street and walked to find something to eat. Uptown Lounge came up with great reviews, including “best”” fries”, so we checked it out. Awesome bartender, recommended a nice tap beer and the fries were the “best”. My husband loved his crispy wings. Check it out you won’t be disappointed.“

“I had the imperial shrimp entree. It was delicious,healthfully cooked and had a beautiful presentation. I have had this dish many times at other restaurants ,and this was by far the best.“

“We have we our company holiday lunch the attention was excellent as the service all the staff is super friendly el señor the Manager Marciano is awesome 👏 Felipe as well I highly recommended this place and the food and drinks just awesome 👏👏👏👏was a great time“

“Honestly honestly the pizza here is just good in so many ways, the bread tastes great the toppings taste fresh the sauce is just right not to much definitely need one of these places in the high dessert coming from victorville this place is must have in my area 🫡“

“Friendly, knowledgeable service. Clean, warm, peaceful environment Amazing menu Quality lunch Thank you- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I love the Crocodile Restaurant!! I found this place last year when I was asked to perform for a birthday there. I knew it would be the right atmosphere for my vocal entertainment. I'm there every THURSDAY & FRIDAY night! (5:30-7:30) I sing mostly romantic songs but change it up for the kids to enjoy the fun of live music. I love taking requests to make the evening what the guests want it to be. The extensive food menu as well as the variety on the song menu make this restaurant a really cool place.“

“This is THE Indian restaurant Santa Barbara has been waiting for. It is hands down the best Indian cuisine in the area. Complex flavors that are not only delicious when first being had, but are equally delicious as leftovers the next day. Huge fan.“

“We had a great meal outside in a casual atmosphere. We ordered at the counter and they brought to us.“

“I love this place one of the best restaurant my wife and I. The servises is nice and the food so good“

“So good! Nothing else to say!“

“Ordered fish tacos from the specials menu, and while they weren't what I expected, it was a delicious plate of food! Fish was cooked perfectly and veggies were well seasoned. Needed to eat with a knife and fork, no picking up these tacos! Really yummy, and would recommend this casual little taqueria!“

“We were from out of town and craved fajitas. We saw the reviews and decided to try it. The fajitas were delicious, the beans and rice were yummy and don’t forget the delicious homemade tortillas. It reminded me of my mom‘s home-cooked meals growing up. The owners were very friendly. This will be a definite stop when we come up again.“

“Excelente servicio el manager Rodrigo te hace sentir en casa 🏠 Jesse y Brenda me recomendaron la margarita de mango deliciosa 😋 💯 recomendado 🏆🎗️“