50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Merced

“Service needs improvement, the minestrone soup was not good and the salad well, olives tasted old and the waiter just told me everything was fresh, not going back anytime soon, it was a experience, hopefully they will improve, we always had to flag down somebody for service.“

“Salad bar was great and all fresh and well arranged (in order), the fish entree was simply delicious and our server Jasmin was fabulous, will be back soon.“

“Great food. I love everything about the chicken and beef kabob plate, the meat the rice and that salad! yum! You gotta try the new rolled Baklava ♡ Gotta mention Tony and his staff, amazing and friendly service. It's our favorite place to eat.“

“My wife and I decided to dine in for dinner with our 2 children and the host sat us immediately. We did not wait. Our server Taylor, who shares the same name as our daughter was really sweet, patient, and kind. He made sure we were taken care of and we didn’t have to ask for anything. We will definitely be coming back!“

“First visit to Scott’s Diner - but definitely not my last! Breakfast was amazing and our waiter Tad was super helpful. We loved it!?“

“Everything great except bacon (no flavor), sausage (blah), sweet potatoes instead of regular fried potatoes for breakfast, yuck. Also dressing on the Cobb salad was underwhelming. Other than that, top notch. I ate there several days in a row...fabulous dinners.“

“Great food great service.“

“The staff was friendly and attentive. The food was excellent and served hot. The tandoori chicken is served sizzling, seasoned well and not dry. The dal makhani and palak paneer both had great texture, richness, and depth of flavor. The palak paneer had a little kick which was nice. The spices were really well-balanced—unlike some places where one spice overpowers everything. The garlic naan was the standout: real butter, flavorful aromatics, and a slightly crisp surface. Overall great spot for high-quality Indian food at a reasonable price.“

“Great place to visit. Excellent spot to watch the NFL on Sundays.
2025 Update - Mainzer is still an excellent place to visit, catch a game, watch a movie, or rock out to some local music. Service is still excellent as well. Unfortunately the food quality has declined over the past year. Don’t know what’s going on. :/“

“Recomiendo este lugar para los mariscos 💯 delicioso y muy buena porción y calidad. No se arrepentirán ❤️ 🦐“

“Great place for some really personal service. The cream of green chili soup is the absolute best thing served with some homemade bread makes it irresistible!“

“Awesome food and awesome people! A hidden gem that’s definitely worth a visit.“

“Thank you for clearing up the order from Friday! Excellent! I don't know where I would get another burger right now it's really good. However your hours and times do not benefit you. Just saying so so that I hope you do better. Want to see you do well! Thank you very much see you soon..“

“chicken bacon pizza 💣.com“

“Awesome food!! Friendly staff, good atmosphere.“

“great food, friendly staff, very clean.“

“I visited around 7pm on a Saturday evening and ordered for takeout. Ordering was easy, though the menu is large and took us a while to decide on. Ultimately, we got garlic knots, flatbread, and a salad. This took about 15 minutes to prepare and we were given cheese and peppers in the bag without having to ask. The garlic knots came with ranch, and I advise getting some extra because it's good! There were only two groups of people in while I was, so it was quiet and finding a table to wait at was easy. We were even given a free drink to take with us.“

“Delicious authentic Thai food. Family run, maybe the best pho I’ve ever had!“

“great menu great staff lovely little place“

“Enjoyed an early Mother's Day celebration with my son. He had great taste choosing this location“

“Best service and foods are delicious 😋“

“best pizza in the area . maybe the state.“

“Our FAVORITE spot in town, food is always bomb never disappoints (:“

“Absolutely love their food, take out at least weekly. Tacos are the best, love the spicy salsa. The enchiladas are tasty and full of flavor. The customer service has always been the best. It’s a family business and I have been served by Cook, son and daughter. Give them a try, fresh and local.“

“I've been coming to this place for years now. Can't believe I haven't left a review yet.. It's amazing food. The owners are great people and always get my order exactly the way I want it. I'm not that picky but I do ask for extra things because the food is so good. Kudos Villas of Merced I am a lifetime customer!“

“Friendly staff, quick service and affordable“

“Lupians has delicious food!“

“very good rice and chowmein“

“Good service plus food always excellent 👌“

“We found a really great Thai restaurant with unique and interesting dishes. The owner was incredibly kind—after our trip to Yosemite National Park, we were almost late getting back to town. I called to ask if he could wait for us because we were starving, and he kindly did. Thank you so much for your generosity!“

“Great food and the staff is wonderful“

“Good food..my go to pot“

“enjoyed my dinner was prepared so fast“

“Was not expecting it to change the taste of the food. Had gone once before . Back then, it was a mouth-watering experience. Was there two days ago. Didn't like the tacos. They add guacamole on the tacos, and now it made the tacos taste sour. Didn't like them at all.“

“the service is great. The food delicious“

“Love this place! My family always has a great time with great food. Friendly staff ALWAYS“

“Great friendly service and fast!!!. Great food. They even had a person stop by the tables every few minutes to refill coffee!. If you’re in the area, I highly recommend this Denny’s!. 😊“

“What a pleasant surprise this eating place is. Unassuming, but it packs in pleasant atmosphere. wonderful service, and great food.
And finally - the vegetable were not over cooked, leaving me with not only great taste but also a bit of healthy. Recommend“

“Great food and good customer service, I recommend El Palmar.“

“Buena el trato siempre es amable“

“very friendly, professional and great food every time a great experience“

“First time I’ve been here. Service was good, but the food is amazingly good. I got a few different meals for my family. Everything was on point. Definitely check this place out.“

“Excellent salad bar and all-you-can-eat pizza right out of the oven. Plus they gave me a senior discount. Lunch, with a fountain drink only cost me $9.97 (w/ senior discount).“

“Great food!! I feel it's the best chinese food in Merced. The service is always great. My wife is extremely picky when it comes to her chinese food so for her to enjoy this, it means it's good. Honey walnut shrimp is the best in town, dare I say better than Panda? 😱“

“Me and my dad have been coming here for a few months as of writing this, and it has yet to disappoint!!! The food is amazing, especially the Udon and Ramen, which is very hearty and umami. The food and atmosphere makes you feel like you are in an old Ramen shop tucked in the depths of a bustling japanese city. The waiters/staff here are delightful to talk to, and I always look forward to coming here. My only gripe is the weird schedule, but that's nothing in comparison to everything else this restaurant has to offer!!!“

“Great customer service! Apart from their delicious pan dulce, I purchased my wedding cake from them. It was really well done for a reasonable price and delicious! The cake baker/decorator did a really good job.“

“Wow found by accident traveling through. Looking for lunch. Great menu ...salads. burgers...breakfast all day. Super friendly server Kathy..kept the ice tea glass full. Clean and great portions. Glad we stumbled on this place another place to put on our travel restaurants, oh also Keto options for low carb people.“

“I really love and have respect for Laurel Glen. I have lived here for over 18 years because I am a single mom and very low income. Jason the groundskeeper is nice and does a great job. Natasha is a beautiful and friendly woman. I hope to stay for a longtime.“

“Their tacos are soooo yummy I come here a lot. Only thing is it’s a little pricey. I’m super picky with my tacos I like the tortillas to be a certain way and the salsa too but they never disappoint? I also love when they have the churro stand outside ?“

“I absolutely love the Ped Sa Wan (#69) here! Perfectly roasted duck with a delicious lime sauce on a bed of spinach. I live an hour away from this restaurant up in the mountains and any time I am in Merced I head for Thai Cuisine II to pick up dinner. It reheats perfectly and is so delicious!!“