35 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near San Simeon

“We had a very long tiring trip through the mountains just to get to our lodge in Lucia because we had to avoid the landslide closure on Hwy 1. It was exhausting driving, then 2 hours at the Hearst Castle where you aren’t allowed to eat or drink anything. .. no coffee anywhere on our route… just to find out the castle cafe was closed when we got back from the tour. I said all that to say this.. The young man behind the counter was closing and the look on my face must have spoke to him because he quickly told me he would make us food and me an Americana.. first his kindness brought tears to my tired eyes and secondly that coffee was THE BEST I’ve had. The hot sandwiches and fresh salad were delicious and the portions were large. We took half of it back up the lodge to eat later. This one decision by him to accommodate me and my grandsons completely turned this stressful day into a much better one. The cafe and store were clean, bathrooms were clean and easily accessible. The staff were friendly and helpful and the area around the cafe and store is peaceful and attractive. Plenty of parking and the walkways were easy to navigate. I highly recommend this establishment and look forward to visiting again.“

“Friendly fast service amazing food. Traveler friendly a must stop. Best mimosa ever !!! Great selection of food. Patio is a beautiful spot to enjoy a drink…… or two.“

“Beautiful place, where you can find the fusion of nature and ocean. The real Gateway to Big Sur.“

“Great location to dine an stay“

“Everything we order was delicious“

“We had dinner here the first night and enjoyed it so much that we came back the next three nights. Manny, our server, made the difference. Not only was the food delicious, Manny’s service was superb! Being outside allowed us to have our Sophie with us and the glass enclosure kept us out of the vigorous sea breeze. The patio heater helped also. We heartily recommend this restaurant, especially if you have a pet you can’t leave in a hotel room. Thanks again Manny!“

“Lovely lunch and wine tasting spot!! Andora was our knowledgeable server. Very personable.“

“Nice place nice service food is good“

“Amazing Ribeye! Potatoes were out of this world.“

“Good food. Always make sure we visit when we are in Cambria. Burritos come in 3 sizes so you can satisfy your hunger“

“The food was only outdone by the atmosphere and awesome owners ! Jesus and his family work hard to give you a fantastic meal with an amazing view. When you’re in the area , stop by and you’ll thank me later. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽“

“First off, as you may have seen in other reviews (CASH) it's true. They only accept cash. The food is great, you will wait at least 30-1hr to be seated. Although they do have a little waiting area where you can have a drink and play trivia. I thought that was cool, it did help with the wait time. The service was awesome someone is always stopping by to make sure you are have a good time,also to pick up dirty dishes.
I would give some suggestions, although I can't say. Anything you order will be delicious. I ordered a seafood marinara, and my wife had the ahi tuna. Oh yeah my daughter ordered some clam chowder.I almost forgot I had some oysters, and those where really nice too. You won't be disappointed, unless you for get your cash!!
Hope you all have a wonderful experience like us, enjoy!!“

“What a gem! Fabulous in every way. Madeline's has a wonderful menu and wonderful wine list highlighting boutique Paso Robles wines.

For lunch we enjoyed the mushroom-sage soup special and the Nicoise and Duck Confit salads.

All of theses dishes are marked gluten free on the menu, which is essential for people with celiac disease like me.

Next time we visit this part of the coast, we will definitely return. Dinner might even be the point of a trip!“

“Everything is great Pizza 🍕 good“

“We had so much fun at Moonstone - definitely recommend making it a stop if you’re in the area. We were a group of four ladies and just happened to stop in on our way home from exploring the coast. Michael was our wine guide and we had so much fun with him. We loved the wine and even bought a few bottles, but we loved the fun and welcoming atmosphere the most.

Michael - thanks for your hospitality!

💕 from your four friends at By George! CBD“

“Always great service. and of course, the food is great also! Whenever I go to Cambria, I always go to JBJ Riund Up Pizza.“

“I always look forward to a meal at this homey place. My friend from his Cambrian days, John Brannon, recommended the hamburgers, and even though I was primed for breakfast I had the Mushroom Burger. Delicious, and the friendly waitress volunteered that I could order onion rings instead of fries at no additional charge. It was a great choice!“

“So, we originally stopped at Robin's but were told they were short staffed and there would be at least a 10 minute wait. There appeared to be empty tables everywhere though. So, we headed around the corner to Creekside Garden. The staff was friendly and helpful. The patio was comfirtable and welcoming. The found was so very good. My husband had a turkey fresno cheese sandwich with fries. The peppers were cooked perfectly for the sandwich and the fries yummy. I had beef fres.o and cheese sandwich with potato salad . The meat was perfect, peppers delicious and the potato salad was amazing. We will be back as the experience was better than we've had at Robin's.“

“Friendly, fast, quaint, delicious pizza. Loved this place! I have driven by many times, so many amazing places to visit in Cambria, finally stopped, so glad I did. Very small operation, indoor and outdoor seating. Super nice and friendly staff! Pizza was perfect 👌, added bonus, only 10 minutes from putting in my order, pizza was ready 😋“

“Had lunch with a friend there the other day and I loved how fresh everything was. The chef came out and greeted us which is always a great experience. Everything was done old school there which I can really appreciate. Pasta was delicious! Attended a 🎶concert 🎶there last night. It was a fun night with great music by Jill Knight and Giovanni did a super job at providing a special menu for the evening. ♥️“

“The Corvettes of Bakersfield visited Cambria Pines Lodge on Sunday, July 9th for a lovely brunch in the garden room. We had 15 cars and a group of 30. We were welcomed by Angel, who took some group pics for us and led us to a perfectly set room ready to accommodate our group! Everyone enjoyed the mimosas and bloody Mary’s as well as our brunch choices. Our servers were attentive and did a great job! After brunch, we ventured out to the garden and played the assorted lawn games - lots of fun. Several members booked rooms to stay over and enjoyed the resort! Many of us strolled the grounds and took the trail leading the Cambria Nursery. Thank you Cambria Pines Team. Visit our Facebook page (Corvettes of Bakersfield) for pics!“

“After over 20 years of visiting, we stumbled on Lillys! What a great place for breakfast! Such a relaxed atmosphere, great service, and delicious food. We had the ham and cheese quiche today. Light and delicious! The staff there are great. We felt welcome as soon as we walked in. I could've just hung out there for hours. Absolutely loved the patio. Plenty of seating. We look forward to our next visit there (tomorrow morning!) 😊“

“Great food…great views…great staff highly recommend“

“Went here for the first time tonight . I have always wanted to try this place so a few of my friends came here tonight . The mimosa’s are outstanding you get so many choices and flavors . A total 10 in my book . We each had a meal . One friend had the fish and chips and she said they were goof . I myself had the veggie burger which was excellent. My friend had the special turkey melt she said it was really good .definitely will be back for more mimosas. Highly recommend you try it .“

“Went here tonight based on recommendations from Tara at Covell ranch. Delicious food and drinks. We will definitely be back“

“Food was super fast, and good. We had the ABC burger and the Monster burger, with fries and onion rings. All very messy and good. The burgers are reasonably priced, but a little pricey on the fries and rings. My only question was why we got 2 sides of ranch, I thought it just came with, but the receipt showed that we paid for them when we didn't ask for them. At any rate, we found out that onion rings aren't bad with ranch!“

“Excellent food and service.“

“so yummy!! love the wet burritos!❤“

“The eggplant parmesan was delicious! The restaurant makes their own vegan cashew cheese, and it is rich, creamy, and flavorful. So much better than the fake options usually available. My husband had the same dish with chicken and real cheese. He loved his as well! Any restaurant that can mail a vegan dish and a meat dish… well, that’s a treat!!!“

“I visit with the family often. We love coming here from the property, views, and the trail we love it! Live music bbq food and drinks! Highly recommended!“

“We enjoy everything about West End. The food is really good and the atmosphere is friendly and homey. Owner, Vicki, is the friendliest person ever.“

“Visited on Christmas Eve. Just a heads up that this is a takeout-only spot. The food was delicious—it has a real homemade comfort food vibe rather than a standard commercial restaurant taste. The Chicken Satay was a highlight; the flavor was excellent. Highly recommend if you are looking for a comforting meal in Cambria!“

“We were with a large crowd, booked 10 rooms. one of the staff at the front desk needs to go back for some customer service training. she was very rude to my 80+yr old Mother as well as some other family members. The front desk is the face of the property. fix that and anything else will resolve.“

“The food! The food! The food!! Absolutely amazing Italian food! My new favorite restaurant and they have set the bar high. The staff is excellent also. Great service, very attentive and knowledgeable, From here on out I refuse to go to Cambria unless it includes a meal at Lombardi’s! I will definitely be back 😂“