19 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Rancho Palos Verdes

“Our brunch at Mar'Sel was an extraordinary experience that exceeded all expectations. Set against the backdrop of the expansive ocean, the views from Mar'Sel are simply stunning. Every table offers a captivating vista of the sea, providing a serene and beautiful setting that complements the meal. The service at Mar'Sel was top-notch, with our waiter Maxwell playing a pivotal role in enhancing our visit. He was exceptionally attentive, offering personalized recommendations and sharing insights about the freshest dishes. Maxwell's enthusiasm and professional demeanor made our brunch feel even more special and personalized. The food at Mar'Sel was absolutely incredible. Each dish was a visual feast, beautifully presented and perfectly cooked. The seafood, in particular, tasted wonderfully fresh. Thanks to the stunning ocean views, the delicious food, and especially to Maxwell for his outstanding service, our brunch at Mar'Sel was memorable. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a sublime dining experience by the ocean.“

“My goto plate place since the mid-2000s. The pricing has been increasing, but the food portion and quality are about the same, and it's around 16 to 20$ a plate currently.The place has little parking up front and a small eating area, so I highly recommend phoning in the order and picking it up to go. The katsu and beef dishes ironically are better than the chicken teriyaki dishes as well.“

“We lucked out and came on the last Saturday of the month when the dueling pianos duke it out vocally and musically and they delivered for us and our kids. They played crowd favorites and kid favorites. Not a lot of places you can hear Sweet Caroline followed by Peaches from Super Mario Brothers. The service was great too. They accommodated cocktails and charcuterie for the the adults and milk and cookies for the kids with ease.“

“Tomatillo is an excellent authentic Mexican restaurant that is very similar to Chipotle. All of the ingredients were very fresh, even at closing time. The staff was very friendly and willing to serve us despite closing in about 30 minutes. Especially for an area that doesn't have too many close by restaurant options in Palos Verdes, this is a great find!“

“I've lived here for decades and for some reason, I have never tried this restaurant until today. I always see the iconic "yellow" decor whenever I pass by it. I love how this restaurant is dog friendly. We brought my Labrador here and sat outside on their patio area. We ordered the Chicken BLT, Sausage and Eggs, Large Cappuccino and a Mango Strawberry Smoothie. Every dish was delicious and hit the spot. The cappuccino was perfect with its frothiness. The smoothie was average to me and I probably won't order this drink again. The restaurant is bigger inside than it appears from the outside. A very charming and cozy vibe. I met a lovely lady while waiting in line and she was telling me how she lived in Lunada Bay and loves coming here. It was a beautiful atmosphere of friendly locals. Wish I came here years ago!“

“This is hand down the **BEST** poke place we have found! We moved away to Long Beach and have tried several local places but none of them come close in quality or taste. We actually still make the drive to come back to All About Poke in San Pedro since it is unmatched. Not only is the food amazing - the staff that prepares it is as well. In fact, Sunny still remembers our orders without even us having to tell them to her! First class service. You will not find a better place out there - trust me, we've looked!“

“I've been here a handful of times and each time the food flavor is consistently yummy. This last time we ordered tacos, I got both shredded beef and they were bomb. The crunchiness and freshness of the tortilla was unmatched to any other place I've been to, it tasted freshly made. The veggies were fresh which is always good. The salsa is a little spicy if you're not used to eating salsa with some added spice. It's definitely not mild either, so beware when ordering the free salsa if you aren't prepared to take the heat. It's no pico de gallo Their house chips are equally good, but need added salt if you like yours plan then they are perfect. A bonus with Maria's is that the chips and salsa are free of charge as a courtesy of the restaurant. Now, I love this because you don't see this too often now a days so it's nice to go to a Mexican restaurant and get that original welcoming feeling of warm chips and fresh salsa on the house. Didn't take a picture of the horchata, but I gotta say I do love it here. I'm very picky with horchata, I don't like mine thick or creamy and theirs is neither. It's tasty and has the perfect amount of horchata grain one would expect. Not overly milky either, just right for my taste buds. It goes well with the chips and salsa as mentioned it's a little spicy so a drink from this refreshing horchata makes it more palatable. Giving it 4 stars because during the lunch hour it got pretty busy and we had to ask for service on our chips and salsa a few times. My friend knows the owner so we always get a special green salsa served to us as well with meat chunks in it. Not sure what it's called, but it's served warm and is so good. That one isn't spicy, it's flavorful and a comfort salsa for sure. They typically have TVs on with soccer games, so the ambiance is medium noise level. People typically come in, eat and head out. Not like us, haha we linger and chat and then head out because this place is cozy and feels comfortable enough to do so. I only wish they had booths. If you're in town looking for a solid Mexican restaurant, I'd give this unassuming place a try. It's definitely way better than some other well known Mexican places in town. The owners are very sweet as well. Check it out!! I'll definitely keep coming back.“

“The experience is always excellent. Beautiful view, excellent ambiance, top notch service. Delicious food. We shared the cheese plate, which was excellent. I had the Prime Rib special, which was delicious. Even my wife, who generally doesn't like beef, thought it was perfect. She had the sea bass, which was excellent, but we both agreed the prime rib was superior. Had key lime cheesecake, which was also delicious but is unfortunately going away. A really excellent, romantic experience and we'll be happy to return again.“

“My sister and I came in on September 16th (a little before noon). We had a wonderful visit. Heleina (the hostess) was very pleasant and professional. And, our server (FERNANDO) was amazing!!! He really "took care of us". And, the food was great!!! Becky (the manager) "runs that Denny's real nice!"“

“The pizza's below were purchased 7 months apart. So here are some things to note. While the pizza is not as amazing as it used to be it's still a really good pizza. Better than 80 of all pizza chains out there. That said here are some things you need to do to get the pizza to crunchy crust and gorgeous cheese pull. Do ask for extra cheese (this a new thing) so that there is an actual cheered pull to the pizza. You also need to ask for your pizza well done. You'll wait longer but it's worth it for that satisfying crunchy crust bite. The second photo is of my pizza with the above adjustment. It did not disappoint. The service here is good as well you need to come when they are not busy and know that you are going to wait for the quality you are expecting. I'm glad to see this place is back on the right track to making great pizza.“

“Beautiful sushi with great views, good vibes and kind staff. Great selection of sake and good to come for events. Lovely sashimi selections as well as more standard rolls such as the dragon or caterpillar roll. Highly recommend coming on a warm day and sitting outside.“

“Excellent little Chinese place with great food and service. Authentic handmade dumplings are delicious, especially the lamb dumplings, which are hard to find in this area. The noodles and special entrees are good as well. Dine in and take out now available.“

“My favorite adult place to hang out when at Terranea. Relaxing with amazing views. There is a glass wall that offers protection from wind. Sat out in the sun at 58 degrees and was very comfortable. Good food and drinks. Very cool and low key.“

“Great local place. The interior is cozy and have some beautiful decor including small water features. The food was prepared timely and still tasted great; it wasn't the best thai food I had as the flavors weren't as potent and there was no spice level I chose from to help amplify. Pricing was fair for the portions and quality. We had great service after they accommodated us from originally getting take out to instead being seated. Overall, good place.“

“This Chinese food place doesn't miss! I've been going here since I moved in the area. There hasn't been a dish that I have tried that I didn't like. They get all the classics right like orange chicken, beef broccoli, and chow mein. I would also recommend trying the beef chow fun and the pork chops. At this point the already knows my order by heart! It's kinda embarrassing but it's also great customer service. I highly recommend this place.“

“Some of the best poke I've ever had. I feel like all poke places skimp on the fish, but that didn't ruin my experience given how fresh it was here. Good selection of toppings, and the avocado was incredibly fresh - score! Worth the price for sure. Would definitely recommend.“

“I always LOVE this place! Amazing view, great food and excellent service! Outdoor seating only but they have plenty of heaters and even a fire pit you can sit around. This location overlooks the ocean with a view of Catalina Island. Go at sunset for a spectacular California sunset! This is always my place to eat when I'm around.“

“This restaurant is all about the ambience. Food was very mediocre for price. Lobster Fried rice over salted and at $44 it should have more lobster. Can easily be shared between 4 people (server said 2). Dumplings and sushi were very good. Cocktails super pricey. Overall it's a nice place to dine but be prepared for hefty bill...especially if you order cocktails @ $20 ea!“

“Id kill for some Spicy Crab Salad and Spicy Tuna. We stopped here last month to try their Poke bowls and sushi. I ordered us some Spicy Crab salad and spicy tuna, and it was beyond delicious. Burning my mouth a little bit, but nothing extreme lol. NIce spot here in the heart of Downtown Westwood. Nice staff and great people working here. I hope I have another chance to visit.“