50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Monterey

“I first visited this amazing local deli in 1989-1990. I remembered the half loaves of bread stacked high with a pile of my choice of meats and cheeses. Although I was only 18-19, Compagno’s established my standard for an amazing sandwich. 32 years later I brought my sons here for lunch. Same delicious goodness a generation later.“

“We ordered chips and salsa pineapple salsa, taquitos and a combo plate with an enchilada, crispy potato taco and taquito. Everything was delicious and fresh tasting. I would come back again and try more. Sorry no pics. We devoured everything.“

“Absolutely wonderful and blessed spot to eat and the atmosphere makes you feel like you’re at home. When you enter and you’re met with their wonderful smiles I felt their true spirit came through with flying colors. The sandwiches were amazing 🤩 and the baked goods were stellar as well, thank you 🙏🏻 sincerely for sharing your love for food!“

“I had done a search for the best clam chowder in Monterey and they are at the top of almost every list, and they were right! I got the clam chowder in the garlic sourdough bowl I highly recommend them! My wife, Michele got risotto with caramelized onions, shrimp and sole. We had a view of Monterey Bay and some sea lions playing. Our server, Giovanny, was phenomenal! He brought Michele a piece of complimentary cheesecake and a rose for her birthday. 🌹 I had the chocolate creme brûlée. Great start to our mini-vacay in Monterey!“

“This place was so good!! The service was quick, friendly, and excellent. The food was all DELICIOUS.

We ordered the firecracker roll, the Frankenstein roll, the green goblin roll, the ume shiso roll, and the pickled daikon roll. Everything was so good!! Usually when I go to sushi places some rolls are better than others, but everything we ordered was hit after hit. They served the rolls on a boat, too, which was such a fun surprise and my grandparents really enjoyed it! Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area — the rolls are very creative and different from other sushi places I’ve tried.

My brother had the udon, which was filling and delicious as well.

For dessert we got the tempura banana with green tea ice cream, and green tea ice cream. The tempura banana was so delicious, the green tea ice cream was not too sweet and balanced out the richness of the fried banana very well. I enjoyed it more than I expected to!“

“Amazing fresh food and super friendly staff. Lots of locals here which is a good sign when traveling, they know what’s around and chose this. Couldn’t have been happier! You won’t be disappointed!“

“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!“

“Very cute little cafe with top notch Lebanese foods. It's a pretty standard menu and everything we had was quite good. Don't forget to close out with the house made baklava, a great little treat, not too sweet but a good way to wrap up a meal.“

“We love Cafe Fina and always try to dine there when in Monterey. Great food, cocktails and good wine selection. We recently had our son and daughter in law’s rehearsal luncheon there and everyone enjoyed the atmosphere, amazing food and drinks. We highly recommend this fine restaurant while visiting Monterey. Cozy, warm and friendly staff too!“

“We always have a pizza at Gianni's whenever we're in town! Love the veggie pizza and breadsticks😍“

“I love stopping by Alta for something to eat and a great tasting coffee!!“

“My favorite restaurant on Cannery Row! Great service every time and great food!!“

“Great service and food…. The hostess served us and she rocked it. Great time. Will come back!“

“This is our go-to spot every time we’re in Monterey! We’ve brought friends here and they all loved it—now it’s on their list too whenever they visit. The food is always so good, the flavors never disappoint, and the vibe is just perfect. Definitely a must-try if you’re in the area!“

“Great coffee, food and vibe. Opens at 0630 as well. The team were lovely 😊“

“Awesomeness overload great pies“

“Beautiful spot, quaint and cozy, generous portions, expertly executed.“

“Super friendly waitress and reasonable prices. Stopped by for dinner in the quieter part of town, and the restaurant was not too busy. The ramen and sushi were good. Be careful not to pull into the car wash, since Sushi by The Bay’s lot is on the other side of their building.“

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“Un lugar familiar buena y deliciosa comidas esmerado servicio.“

“Great way to start a retirement in this beautiful setting! Great wine and food- the views equally as amazing!“

“Delicioso 🤤 cuando lo disfrutes con las personas adecuadas para ti 🥰🥰🥰“

“Went to Moulin a few nights ago to celebrate our friends birthday. What an exceptional experience. We have more or less given up on dining out regularly as the expense doesn’t match the amount of times we are let down by mediocre food and/or service. Absolutely not the case here. The food, service and ambiance were exceptional. I had the best duck confit I’ve had in a long time. All of us were wowed by our selections. Very highly recommend Bistro Moulin for a great night out.“

“Amazing staff, bomb pizza, best place in Monterey for a wood fire pizza. Madison and her team go above and beyond. The owner runs a top tier restaurant and puts a lot of love into his food, the vibes, and level of service from the heart. Ian is the man!“

“Was here a year ago! Hopefully I get to visit this cafe again soon but never too late to leave a recommendation am I right, Great customer service 10/10 everything. I strongly recommend this cafe.“

“We have been going to Heirloom Pizza a few times a year for a while now and have always enjoyed great food and good service. This was until last night. The food was still delicious and the server was good. That was the limit of a good experience. The hostess had a look that we were bothering her by wanting to eat there. We arrived about 7pm and they were busy, but it only took about 10 minutes to be seated. We ordered fairly quickly and then waited for over 50 minutes to have an appetizer to reach our table and another 25 minutes for our main dish. By the time we received our appetizer the restaurant had only 5-6 tables with people still sitting. We understand that it takes a little longer for a deep dish pizza, but well over an hour in unacceptable. In the 50 minutes we saw no less than a dozen or so orders go out the door for pickup orders. I understand they sell pizza and there is likely a large amount of business that doesn't come an stay to eat, but we felt forgotten. If we choose to go back, maybe we should order before arriving.“

“best tacos for miles! thank you for being delicious!“

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“I have found a legitimate broker who has helped me in so many ways in the aspect of forex & cryptocurrency. At first, I was really skeptical that it won't work but I still kept the faith going until I saw a recommendation about Mrs Craig Vanessa who changed my financial status from grass to grace. Once again I'm really grateful for your help and support towards me and my family in this tough time of the year. If you are looking for a change in your finances, then connect to Mrs. Craig Vanessa today on WhatsApp through Facebook via Mrs Craig Vanessa“

“Amazing place food is well prepared and tasty!“

“Phenomenal Halal Food
International Cafe is an absolute gem. The menu has an incredible variety of options, and everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. It’s the perfect spot for a casual lunch, catching up with friends. Highly recommend Combo plate“

“I was so tired today from not sleeping I was ready to curl up and die. I walked in on a whim, I'm not a vegan or vegetarian or anything, but the food tasted really good and had nice texture and I felt a lot better words. Staff was really friendly.“

“I love this place... simply the best!“

“We were hungry for something other than seafood. The Big Sur looked good. My wife had a burger for lunch so she had the chicken strips. The six pieces looked like a fried chicken, lightly breaded, perfectly fried. I ordered the Big Kauna; a double burger with bacon, jalapeños and two rings of grilled pineapple. We also got a side of onion rings. They were the best onion rings I’ve ever had. Period! The 4.4 rating is low. It deserves a 4.7 at least service was expedient.“

“I tried the sea salt caramel flavor and the coffee and wafers and it was so unbelievably delicious l can't wait to visit again and again. Truly satisfying. Perfect texture. Not overly sweet but very sweet, just the way ice cream should be! If you love ice cream, this is the best spot you could ever find and you'll feel lucky you did.“

“I was in a bad mood, then came into this pub. After some food (hot crab sandwich), tea and a Margarita Pepper I felt sooo much better.

The food for the price is great. Portions are huge.

The chicken pie is enough for two or a second meal for one.“

“Our first visit to Lalla Grill Del Monte and it was fabulous! The food was delicious. Our waiter Tino was friendly, professional, and on top of everything. Later we went to the bar. It was fully stocked and the bartender, Rae, was the bomb! Worth a visit if you are in the area! Highly recommend.“

“Delicious Traditional but memorable dishes stop by for lunch if you're in the area.“

“So much choice here, and I love that a full third of the menu is vegetarian or vegan, it makes picking something genuinely fun. The sandwich options are absolutely delicious. I had the ‘Going Home for Thanksgiving’ and it was so tasty, packed with flavour and really satisfying. My husband went for the 'Go Sharks', and we both had ours on sourdough, which was perfect.

The dirty sauce is incredible, one of those things you instantly want more of. And the apple and caramel lollies at the end were such a lovely touch.

Great spot with brilliant food and loads of variety. I’m coming back before we leave Monterey.“

“Great food and very friendly staff. Looking forward to going back.“

“Great service, great food and wonderful atmosphere.“

“Highly recommend this place. We started out with the Tapas (calamari and the burrata) which was so good! Then we had the paella. It takes 30min to prepare which they told us about and it was disclosed on the menu too which I appreciated. This paella was literally the best paella I ever had EVER. ! Absolutely delicious!!!!! Shareable too! I had the Spanish Margarita for my cocktail and that was delicious too. Left completely stuffed. Definitely worth it.“

“My family from Texas was visiting and we came for the first time….. best food, service and drinks. Joe was a great and welcoming service. 100% recommend“

“One of the best Thai restaurants in Monterey. Close to the Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row. Occupying what used to be a house, is a cozy spacious restaurant with both indoor and lots of outdoor tables. Great variety of dishes and it's like comfort food, nothing fancy. Everything is delicious and very flavorful. Also try their drinks and desserts. Super nice staff, and they handle a very busy dinner rush. They offer to-go orders too. Free parking in the back. Definitely a favorite restaurant in Monterey.“

“Picked up food to go last year and it was really good. So happy that we found this place again! Ordered garlic parm and spicy fried chicken wing plates, lemongrass chicken and beef meatball pho. Also ordered strawberry and melon boba milk tea and Vietnamese coffee with egg cream. Food and drinks came out quickly. Customer service was great. It was so good that we ate and drank everything! We will definitely come here again when we’re in the area.“

“Great food and service. Will definitely visit again when in the area.“

“Excellent sushi restaurant in downtown Monterey. Fresh, great service and fun atmosphere.“

“The food is over-the-top good! Because there is a lunch buffet- I never have to worry about being late going back to work- and I like the affordability :)“

“I have been coming here for years. The best Mexican Food for the best price!!!“

“The fish is fresh and the new rolls are a nice addition to the menu. Tommy and Esmeralda have been offering awesome promos like buy 2 get 1 free. Check em out! #sushiyoucantrust“