50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Manhattan Beach

“Had the best tortilla soup ever! And Chef Steven Lutz circulating through the restaurant to say hi and assure everyone having great food and service was a treat. Don’t miss the baked goods like banana cream pie. Amazing! Very pleased and will be back again!“

“My first time to dine here. Enjoyed the food n I got just enough for me to eat.Food was really good.“

“The food is absolutely brilliant, the parking is okay, the staff are friendly and the atmosphere is great“

“The psychedelic sando & og chicken sando were so awesome. Medium sauce had a kick but went well with the sandos. Fries were great! I highly recommend!!“

“Beautiful little restaraunt by Manhattan Beach Pier. I’m there every year end of Aug.“

“Had a lovely lunch with out-of-town guests. Food was better than i remembered and the service was excellent. Had a great table next to the window at the end which was quieter to accommodate on member of the party who was hearing impaired and it was perfect.“

“The food is amazing, never disappoints. My friend and I ordered the chicken parm special (available Monday and Tuesday), the fennel salad - which I always find refreshing, and the butternut squash pasta dish - Everything was so flavorful. Another great dish that we didn't order last night is their pizza and their stone fruit burrata salad. It's always a great night at Love and Salt.“

“Excellent location. I was 3 days post-op so could only have the broth from soup. Boyfriend ordered food. It looked and smelled amazing. Loved the outdoor seating option where I could see the ocean while enjoying the company, atmosphere, and soup. Service was acceptable, they could have stopped by a little more often.“

“Lugar super agradável com Drinks e comida deliciosa❤️“

“I think they serve the best hamburger I’ve ever had in my life! I drive down from LA once a month because I crave it so much.“

“The friendliest cafe in Manhattan Beach“

“Great food and service (Amanda did a great job), I love their double r 20 oz cowboy’s rib eye and I like the ambiance it is very cozy.“

“Stopped by Un Caffé Altamura for breakfast and had such a great experience. I walked there, so I can’t speak to the parking, but I was seated right away. The coffee was delicious, breakfast hit the spot, and I treated myself to a mimosa—worth it! It’s a super cute spot just a block from the pier. Highly recommend if you’re in the area and looking for a cozy, satisfying start to your day.“

“Great creative sushi rolls. Excellent service.“

“Simply Bellisimo. Perfection.“

“Genuinely exceptional from the warm welcome, the unique and beautiful atmosphere, and the attentive above-and-beyond team service. The Spicy Tuna Lemon roll was incontrovertibly the most uniquely mouthwatering sushi I’ve ever had the pleasure of savoring. I cannot recommend this place enough“

“It was such a lovely venture out for my Mom’s birthday, on Friday. Alex and Dominique (management) are quite lovely, and helped make our dining experience all the more, a joy! Love the new additions to the menu, particularly the Mini Steak French Dips. The Chicken Parmesan was excellent with the twist of those ‘pepper-like sweet’ tomatoes. If there is ever something you want to bring back to the menu I would highly suggest the sliders, they were missed for sure lol! Looking forward to dining again here, soon. Cheers! ✨💖🥂“

“Nice place and people. Good food.“

“Good is always good and staff is always courteous“

“Overall a nice stay: friendly staff, nice updated facilities, free ♿️ valet👌-3 to 4 blocks from beach. Very expensive at $500 per night, used the 2 $10 free tickets at bar for 2 drinks and still owed $8.36. This was the host hotel and stayed 2 nights Fri/Sat July 22-23, 2022, with hamburger & soup in room, total $1100. T.“

“Mercado Manhattan Beach: A Review That’s 90% Enthusiasm, 10% Queso Coma

I walked into Mercado Manhattan Beach expecting solid tacos and left questioning whether I’d just experienced peak human achievement or simply overdosed on crema. The answer, it turns out, is both.

Let’s start with the star of the show: the Al Pastor Tacos. These little corn-tortilla miracles arrive looking like they’ve been drizzled by a hyperactive Jackson Pollock who only owns green paint and a grudge against restraint. The pork is shaved so thin it’s basically prosciutto’s tropical cousin, caramelized toueto edges that taste like someone figured out how to bottle campfire. Then they hit it with pineapple that somehow manages to be both sweet and aggressively tangy—like if piña colada grew up and started doing CrossFit. Topped with onions, cilantro, and enough green sauce to power a small salsa cartel. One bite and I actually whispered “dios mío” unironically. My dining companion heard me and nodded solemnly, as if we’d just witnessed a religious event.

Up next: the Queso Fundido, which should come with a warning label and a waiver. This is not “cheese dip.” This is molten queso Oaxaca doing its best impersonation of a lava flow in a cute little bowl. Chorizo chunks bob around like spicy little life rafts. You will attempt to be civilized with the provided tortillas. You will fail. You will resort to spoon. You will consider bathing in it. The waiter will pretend not to notice when you guard the bowl like Gollum with the One Ring.

And then, because apparently we hate ourselves, we ordered the Flautas de Pollo. Picture taquito’s fancy older sister who went to culinary school in Guadalajara and came back with strong opinions about presentation. Perfectly rolled, fried to a shattering crisp, then piled so high with lettuce, crema, queso fresco, and pico that it looks like a edible Jenga tower. One wrong move and you’re wearing half of it. Worth it.

Service was the kind of attentive that makes you feel mildly famous—like the staff genuinely wants you to have the best night of your life, and they’re willing to sprint for extra limes to make it happen. Cocktails are dangerously good (the mezcal situation is reckless), and the patio is prime South Bay people-watching real estate.

Only complaint: portions are aggressively generous, which feels like a trap. I left in what can only be described as a full-body food hug, waddling to my car while mentally drafting my will to leave everything to Mercado.

10/10, would sell my soul for more of that green sauce. Bring stretchy pants and zero shame.“

“muy buena comida y el servicio muy amable.“

“Great Indian food, and I love the weekly buffet. Sundays, it comes with champagne, if you ask for it. Wide variety of choices. Consistently tasty. Staff is friendly and attentive. Very clean, and comfortable.“

“It's a nice place. The food is good. Not the best. But their service is amazing and the ambiance is cool. It feels like you're in a Spanish hacienda“

“10/10 would come back here again for their late night happy hour which starts at 9PM, and it was on a SATURDAY. Their artichoke dip was so tasty, creamy, and had a slight spicy kick! The spring break cocktail was perrrrfectly balanced and tasted amazing. Waitress was super sweet, can't remember her name. Thank you!“

“Good prices, great food and fantastic staff.“

“Cafe Wild was a great find! Delicious food, generous portions and a fun and relaxed atmosphere. I will definitely be back!“

“A joy to be at Rice, the staff so attentive, a celebration of small plates filling our table for three. A perfect sunny evening shared.“

“Good old school hot plate Mexican food. Good crunchy tacos 🤗“

“Came to eat with the fam after a day at the beach. Always hit Fatburger when in town, but this one is extra good. Food was delicious, not thrown together, the girl working the register was very friendly and welcoming, and the guy on the grill went out of his way to accommodate special orders for the kids and even brought the food out himself.

Hard to find quality service, especially in the fast food space, but the two people working this store are solid.“

“Great spot to have a quick bite, next to the mall. The staff is friendly and very accommodating. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The food is good, the price is right. Lots of parking in the parking garage. The restroom facilities are clean, and the staff is always keeping the tables clean.“

“Simply a wonderful ice cream and candy store with old school charm.

With different types of frozen bananas, cookies, and, of course, house-made flavored ice cream, this is a bit of a paradise. Personalized ice cream sandwiches also adorn the menu, or a nice ice cream shake.

For the seasoned, there are also hand-packed cartons available.

Their ice cream is something special. There are seasonal flavors and your old school favorites. The cartons change often, so multiple visits are warranted.

For an ice cream lover, I would have to say there is a good balance of overrun and fat content. The structure has a good, solid mouth feel without too much compactness. I especially like how their chocolate flavors give a sense of cocoa and not just commercial sugary chocolate. Seasonal flavors also fall in line with the same attention to detail.

Stay away from corporate-run chains and give your love for a cold treat to folks who have a passion for it.“

“The Baseline: The Ice Cream/Gelato Baseline consists of having quality dairy product, variety of flavors/mix-ins, and serving quantity for the price. Handles goes over the baseline on all marks.

Update (September 2025):
Food: I got 2 hand packed quarts and a single bowl tonight. The quarts were “Strawberry Cheesecake Chunk” and “Ohh Dough made with Oreo” which are one of there awesome flavors. The Single cup was Cotton Candy which is the sugar hit and a half with creamy goodness. Best and Favorite Ice Cream!

Service: Fast, friendly Handel’s staff made it fast and efficient.

Ambiance: Manhattan Village is a fun safe place to hang out. I love that Handel’s is a part of that atmosphere.

Update (August 2025)
Food: This is my favorite ice cream place! I always forget to check in on my apps because I am excited to get Handel's. Tried the Blondie Sundae today for the first time and it was a sugar sweet indulgence but it was goooooooood! Also the group got a single scoop and a 4 scoop sampler (which is the best way to try flavors).

Service: Great customer service by the employees at Handel's. Great friendly staff even when they are swamped.

Ambiance: The Manhattan Village lawn area is the ambiance and it is awesome in summer.

Previous Review (January 2025):
I love Handles and it is my favorite ice cream spot! Handles goes over the baseline marks!

Food: The ice cream base (dairy and non-dairy) is of very high quality where the milk/cream ratio is make the ice cream smooth and silky (not gummy). If you can get a purchase quart into a decent freezer it will firm up but still be easy to scoop. The variety of flavors are awesome with unique offerings (my favorites are Graham Central Station, Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie, and Blueberry Cobbler). The serving sizes will vary per order but if you use a 1 scoop as your metric you are getting a scoop+ with each order. I suggest the 4 scoop sampler if it is your first or fiftieth time here so you can get variety.

Service: Service is straight forward and to the point. Friendly but be prepared to know what you want, but easy to do since there is usually a line so you have time to figure it out. The will let you try a sample or two but you can’t sit there to go through all the flavors and I usually try the seasonal offerings when I am there.

Ambiance: This is a walk up ice cream stand with no dedicated seating, but it is in the Manhattan Village quad and that is where you want to hang out anyway.

Go here for ice cream, pick up quarts for $14 because it is worthy of a spot in your freezer.“

“Absolutely stunning healthy food and location staff was wonderfully kind I kept going back as much as possible just live the style the concept the fresh food and the nice people for a vegan vegetarian diet as mine this is a really nice place where to get healthy food live it absolutely and can only suggest to try it out !! Would wish openings in Palm Springs tucson and Frankfurt Germany 😂“

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“Ordered a giant takeout order for my coworkers - 27 items. The order was filled on time, was fresh and delicious, and similar but different items were labeled so as not to cause confusion. Great experience, and will continue to get food from there.“

“Delicious food and amazing view“

“excellent pie! thin, crispy crust, perfect!“

“Pizza made east coast style! First pizza I have had here that reminded me of the pizza I get from my favorites in NY, NJ and Philly. Thin crispy crust perfection and just the right amount of cheese. I am so glad we stopped here. I will be back.“

“porque me gusta el yogurt con fruta y nuecez.“

“Definitely a higher end establishment, but the drink sizes are pretty large for the prices. Would like to shout out Bethany, who saw me in rough shape coming from hot yoga and immediately gave me water with ice and salt and then proceeded to bring my drink to me. She really showed concern and made sure I was taken care of. When you walk into this location, you see Psalm 103, and I think the employees here really reflect that.“

“If you’re into juices, this is your place. I usually come for their different shots like “Energy” and “Recovery”. Their premade juices are great too. This particular location does not offer the non-dairy soft serve however. Overall, this place is small, but it covers most of your health juice needs.“

“I’ve had breakfast the last two mornings at the restaurant and experienced the most amazing service. The food was yummy (breakfast burrito) and honestly really good coffee. The hostess Claudia was a consummate professional and I was so impressed that she remembered my name and my preferred table from the day before. My waiter Antonio was the same, incredible service, remembered every single specific thing about my order, including my allergies and preference for sweetener. When you travel a lot you know bad , good and outstanding service and both Claudia and Antonio were beyond outstanding. I recommend the restaurant/hotel clone them immediately … no joke.“

“The Baseline: For a desert shop the flavor of offerings must out-weigh the taste of pure sugar, there must be unique/rare offerings that drive me to go there, and the value of the desert must be balanced with the fact I probably just finished a meal.

Food: Tasty cupcakes with a slightly higher price tag. ATM them at 4AM if you need a cupcake fix. I got the Vietnamese Coffee cupcake which was good but a little too sugary. Need to try others to really make a final verdict.

Service: Great service from the employees and there is a self service ATM for cupcakes so it is 24/7 cupcakes if you need them.

Ambiance: It is a fun little shop that is straight to the point… getting a cupcake. This is a fun stop for a desert after getting a meal in the Manhattan Village.“

“My dog, who is super picky, I’m talking so picky that you can treats right in front of his face and he won’t eat it ABSOLUTELY LOVES all the food - and I think we’ve tried nearly all the combinations! SURPRISED AND ABSOLUTELY THRILLED!“

“My wife and I ate here on a whim, and it did not disappoint. We were on a time crunch so we decided to takeout. The three cup chicken and short rib dan mein were big hits in our house. Dumplings were also excellent. We look forward to dining at the restaurant again! Keep up the good work!

Parking: Parking is more than sufficient as it is shared with the shopping plaza.“

“best effin tahc's bruv. fr fr“

“We stopped in hoping for a good, quick bite between Redondo beach and our Airbnb in Culver City and this was just right. The portions are big and everything we tried was delicious. The chips and salsa were perfect! I had the grilled mahi mahi tacos and my husband ate the carne asada. Our kids enjoyed their cheese quesadilla, cheese enchiladas and Shirley Temples. Our waitress was friendly and our food came out quick. The house margarita was also just like I like them, not too strong and not too sour. Great place for good food and quality service. The parking lot is small and shared with Baskin Robbin’s but since we were there in off peak time we were able to park in the lot.“

“The food is ok, We went during a weekday and there was no wait seated right away the service was great. We had a nice server who made sure we had everything we needed and checked on us repeatedly.

Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu, and the portion size was pretty big for the price.“

“Loved the ambiance, service was great, friendly, welcoming and yummy fish✨“