50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in La Jolla

“An amazing restaurant! The fish is so fresh that it sparkles!! Get the omakase!! And we will definitely be back And that means traveling there from Northern California. It’s that good.“

“Delicious, fresh food, made from scratch pasta, wood fired meat and pizzas....and outstanding service!“

“The best experience! Professional, yet very friendly staff. The crab cake is what always brings me back. The best anywhere! Drinks were perfect too! I love the Golden Hour cocktail! NY Bone-In steak is usually amazing,, but a little tough this time. Hubby was happy so that's what matters. You still can't find a better streak anywhere else. The view! Spectacular! Big blue ocean, sandy shores, and reflections of the sunset. Worth every dollar!“

“An absolutely amazing dining experience! Went at high tide (not King Tide) but still special having the waves come up to our window! It was our 21st wedding anniversary and they did everything to make it special. Special table right on the window with waves up to our window. Custom personalized menu and glass of champagne to toast. Stefano was so classy and treated us like royalty. No rush at all and excellent service all night. There were a few mistakes made like timing and steak a little undercooked but they were so apologetic and went way above and beyond service to correct and make things right (way more than necessary) The lobster bisque was probably best ever and our Poached Butter lobster and Waygu Ribeye were spectacular. Everything was fantastic and how they took care of us over very minor mistakes, was stellar! We will be back for other special occasions and highly recommend for special dining experience.“

“I’m really grateful the melt is open so late because where else can you get a quality burger at 1 in the morning? Now that I graduated UCSD, I’m seriously gonna miss my beloved late night snickerdoodle milkshakes as well as being greeted by the melt’s friendly staff! Claire really stood out to me as someone who was consistently cheerful and helpful. I also really love that they’ve been showing the World Cup! I highly recommend stopping by for a bite to eat as it’s never failed to be yummy and a good vibe!“

“Shiku Sushi has the best atmosphere for dining, from their amazing menu and service. You are greeted the minute you enter and each server has a smile for you. I love the rolls, and I try different ones each visit. Casanova, Summer Beach Body to name a few. This Sushi bar is a MUST when you're visiting. You won't be disappointed!“

“Where to begin,,,, Been coming here for 35 years! Was greeted by Nancy Odonell, the owner as we were seated. The ambiance is old school perfect! Fhe wait staff is top notch. And the food,,,,,, The food is on another level. Table side caesar salad for two. Grilled veal chop. New York cheese cake. Simply the best. In this era of the decline of fine dining restaurants, the is a true gem.“

“Great food, wonderful service!“

“Awesome food, great drinks and service! Nicole is awesome!“

“AMAZING FOOD! Service with kindness and care! 10 out of 10!! Can’t wait til I’m back in town to come again!“

“Great view, service and breakfast!“

“AMAZING FOOD! Service with kindness and care! 10 out of 10!! Can’t wait til I’m back in town to come again!“

“You can pick up your pizza and cook it at your convenience! It’s so fresh and delicious, you can’t get pizza this good at a sit down restaurant.“

“Best Breakfast in LaJolla! Awesome Staff and EVERYTHING on the menu is 🔥! Don’t waist you time anywhere else!“

“Darin was great! Thank you, our dinner was delicious“

“poor service. food came not as ordered. took a long time to get food. had to flag down another waiter to get attention. party melt over cooked. 1 1/2 hour waist of time. both doors left open so we were swatting flying away from food“

“The atmosphere and view, food and drinks are unbeatable. Staff is friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Cody’s is a fantastic establishment that I visit every time I am in La Jolla!“

“This restaurant never disappoints us! Always amazing food and service! Love love coming here.“

“Great food. Great wine. Great servers. Dog friendly. Friendly dogs. Friendly dog owners.“

“We tried the pan fried pot stickers that came with this delicious sauce, the adorable cow buns, the crispy sushi roll, and the crispy chicken ramen and everything was DELICIOUS!! Definitely ask for a window table, the view is amazing and they play really good music (chill R&B)! Such a great place for dinner with good ambiance!“

“Da italiana, ho cenato più volte in questo fantastico ristorante e vi dico che il cibo è ottimo. Qualità dei prodotti 🔝, servizio impeccabile. Il locale è veramente tanto delizioso. Ve lo consiglio vivamente non rimarrete delusi!“

“I love the salads here! Very creative fresh and delicious, the food makes you feel energized, thanks to the owner for her recommendation on what to get. It is a brand new place and they have so much to offer La Jolla, I can't wait to go back to see what they have next week!!

Vegetarian options: All vegan and so clean.“

“We were celebrating my fiancés birthday and our server Molly was delightful. All of her recommendations were spot on. We don’t drink and she suggested the best tasting mocktails. The entrees and dessert were absolutely delicious. The view over looking the cove was romantic. Overall Molly made this an unforgettable experience and we will definitely be coming back.“

“Absolutely amazing cuisine! Exceptional customer service! I would come again!“

“Don Carlos Taco Shop is a La Jolla institution for great Mexican fast food. Great friendly staff and good food. I use for take out exclusively.“

“Amazing food, staff & atmosphere!“

“Nice and friendly staff. Great food!“

“The most adorable setting serving absolutely delicious food. Fast friendly servers are all smiles and so sweet. The coffee is incredible and if you like Unicorns, well, that's doable here too! Don't miss it. Loved our experience.“

“Good food and music. Friendly ambiance. Very enjoyable experience!“

“Best Chinese and Mai Tai's in San Diego or maybe the US“

“Great flavours! Great atmosphere!! Great service!!!“

“Food is delicious! The views are spectacular! And service is always top-notch!“

“Amazing food. Casual atmosphere. Great service to go along with the great food“

“It is an okay place for a fast bite of sushi. Atmosphere is average. Service was average. Food was just edible. Not bad but not really good. Mediocre.“

“Such an awesome place with great food and an awesome beach setting! Whenever I come to San Diego to visit family, I will always come here after a great day on the water.“

“A coworker ordered for our spring orientation. The pizza was amazing!!“

“Our server, Eve, was phenomenal! We dined there tonight with a party of 10 which included 4 kids. Eve was on top of everything! The food was yummy and came out fast. I highly recommend Nautilus based on variety of food options, yummy drinks and excellent service!“

“really really good pizza. pizza bases made fresh on site.“

“Chef Felix and family put together an excellent meal. Every. Single. Day.I've been going here for 4+ years and am still going back. Everytime Chef curates, weekly, a menu and will even still make you almost anything you can cook on a skillet. From flatbreads, to home made soups, and a Cubano I would fight you for, they make a bit of everything.¡Provecho!“

“I cannot stress enough how delicious everything was. I got the combo plate and ate until I was full and still had enough left over to take home for lunch the next day! I actually felt sad that my stomach wasn't bigger and I couldn't order more food. We sat outside and the atmosphere was amazing. Cannot recommend the lamb and chicken enough!“

“First time at Sammy’s in Imperial Beach for breakfast the portions were big and the desserts delicious. We definitely will be returning. Sammy’s is one of my favorite restaurants!“

“We used Expedia to book and for some reason the site kept giving us an error and when it finally let us book, it had changed the date from the 15/16 to 25.. it was non refundable. The incredible staff at the Sheraton handled it, got us our room and we just got an email informing us that we would be getting a refund for the 25. My suggestion is to call the hotel and book your rooms through them. Beautiful property, room and beds super comfy for a reasonable price.. the staff are very nice and helpful. Pool was warm and the hot tub was excellent after long day of walking..“

“Overall the food here is pretty good 👍 spice is quite good and has options that are quite healthful and fibrous. The pizza is solid and acceptable. The scholar’s Italian is not my personal favorite but it is fine. And I don’t really know a lot about counter culture, but it seems acceptable.“

“My bride and I just spent 4 nights at the hotel. It was very nice. The restaurant, to us, is the crown jewel. We had a superb dinner. The seafood was fabulous, our server (Steven) was a delight and of course the sunset! We had breakfast on our last morning and it was very good! We came here years ago when it was Elarios and we were not disappointed this time either! We will return!“

“Don Bravo is a solid late-night taco spot that keeps things simple and satisfying. The tacos were flavorful, a little greasy in the right way, and hit that comfort craving. Portions were good for the price. It’s casual, nothing polished. Service was quick. Not memorable, but dependable when you just need something easy and filling.“

“We were walking around La Jolla when my kids spotted Spiro’s Mediterranean Cuisine and wanted to try it out, and I’m really glad we did! First of all, everyone here was extremely friendly and welcoming. The food was also really good — very flavorful and very fresh.

I tried the Steak Tacos, my daughter got the Fish and Chips, and my son got the Chicken Tenders and Fries. Everything came out delicious, and the portions were great too. It ended up being one of the highlights of our day in La Jolla. We’ll definitely be back!“

“The pizza at this place is delicious! I had the pizza of the month, which was a Detroit style pepperoni with jalapeños, and a meat lovers. They sell it by the slice, and I imaging whole if requested. The pizza was already made, but heated up when ordered. It was crispy and delicious. My family and I enjoyed it. We will definitely be back when we come back to San Diego again.“

“Excellent food and quick, friendly service. The enchiladas, burritos, tacos and quesadillas were delicious - even the picky 11 year old with us loved his meal. The guys working were so friendly and fun - they really seemed to care about their customers.“

“Casual spot to get lunch. Had the roast beef La Jolla sandwich which was tasty. Went on a Saturday so it was pretty busy. We had to wait around for a bit to snag a table with an umbrella. Cafe overlooks the water and is a great spot to watch paragliders fly. Only restrooms available are potta potties fyi.“

“I would not normally take time to leave a review (let alone a positive one) for a hospital cafe, but this place was a little oasis in the middle of a tough day of appointments. Great coffee, solid breakfast fare and the staff were very nice.“