50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Santa Maria

“Great food great service. A+“

“I have eaten at this restaurant a couple times now and their food is great. Can't beat their eggs benedict anywhere in town. Service is great more people should try this restaurant.“

“Ordered the angle hair pasta salad. It was unexpectedly delicious! definitely would order it again.“

“Love coming to this joint. The atmosphere is almost always bustling like a diner should be. Service is usually pretty good, sometimes the wait is a little long in between refills but that's alright. The food is decent, but what I really appreciate is the consistency across multiple visits.“

“The food served here never disappoints. It’s always served quickly and is so good. Also, the staff is friendly and helpful🌻“

“Highly recommended! Good food, large servings, authentic, best presentation, courteous staff, easy parking, good price! We are definitely going back!“

“As someone always in search of the next adventure, I discovered one of my top five life experiences right here in Santa Maria at Presqu'ile Winery. And what better way to explore its spacious and enchanting grounds than on horseback?

From the moment you arrive, the winery captivates you. The winding road through the vineyard leads to a stunning, modern building. We were warmly welcomed, fitted with helmets, and guided down the property to meet our horses.

Now, let me preface this by saying I have an unreasonable fear of horses. But that didn’t faze our guide, who expertly introduced us to our horses and offered helpful riding tips. These horses, gentle and calm, seemed to truly enjoy their role as guides to the winery grounds. Their “day job” is training new riders—mostly kids.

My horse, Kicks, was a 30-year-old snuggler who immediately put me at ease. When I stopped petting him, he nudged my hand, asking for more affection. As we set off, Kicks patiently followed my commands, guiding me through the experience. Understanding my anxiety, our guide's mother, Sue, walked alongside us the whole time, helping me overcome a lifelong fear.

As we rode, we marveled at the rolling fields, mountains in the distance, and sightings of the coast just a few miles away. The rows of grapevines awaiting harvest gave us a glimpse of the future wine that would soon be tasted. After our ride, we were greeted with a crisp sparkling rosé—a perfect way to end the adventure and begin our wine tasting experience with a curated food pairing.

We returned to the winery, soaking in the views, and settled by the fireplace to sip wine and enjoy good conversation. Our server, a Santa Maria native, was incredibly knowledgeable about their wines, which included chardonnays, pinot noirs, and syrah. She explained the wine-making process in detail and presented a spread of delightful bites to pair with each wine—from a fresh salad with hand-picked fruits and vegetables grown on the property to handmade hummus and a whipped goat and feta spread. The food and wine pairings were an experience in themselves.

Our visit concluded with a tour through the winery's temperature-controlled cave, which stretches 60 feet underground, lined with barrels filled with aging wine. The tour ended on the terrace, where the breathtaking views once again left us in awe.

From start to finish, the entire experience was extraordinary. If this winery wasn’t on your bucket list before, it certainly should be now.“

“Good food great to eat whit family“

“The best restaurant in Santa Maria , delicious food.“

“Fun times my local hangout“

“Amazing Larp“

“Papa Murphy's is awesome take and bake pizza. The staff are very helpful and cool to meet. Their food is excellent and that is coming from an Italian from a long line of central coast Italian restaurant owners. Thank you guys for offering some great traditional food from southern Italy with your own Papa Murphy's twist. I am also very happy that they accept EBT which is great for the community. Thanks again!“

“Our anniversary cake was beautiful and delicious! Thank you for a job well done.“

“Visited from Houston, Texas and it’s the best!“

“Always good food and service!“

“It is an excellent place to eat and enjoy karaoke.

Parking: If there is parking

Kid-friendliness: Yes it is suitable for children.

Wheelchair accessibility: If there is access for chairs“

“Their chiliquilles are my favorite! The flavor is perfect. My kids love getting their carne asada burritos. We have yet to have a bad meal there. A wonderful local family owned restaurant.“

“Great food and stuff The food was great and delicious“

“Food is delicious! Everything I have tried is scrumptious! Love the soup and salad lunch deal! The homemade minestrone soup is so good! But my most favorite dish of all is the chicken piccata! The best I have ever had! I highly recommend it but it’s only served on the last Weekend of the month!“

“I must say in my 53 years I have never eaten a hotdog as good as the la dog hands down the best dog I HAVE EVER EATEN!!!!!! I also got the Texas burger which I was to full to try and eat“

“The most idyllic wine tasting spot! We drove past so many wineries and this one was out of this world - the service and just everything. Super happy about this extraordinary experience! The wines were super tasty as well - highly recommend going there!“

“Ube cupcakes and all of the Filipino foods!“

“We both had the lunch special, personal size 2 topping pizza ? and unlimited salad bar and soda.
Big plus for having diet Coke.
Everything was fresh and tasty.
It was very clean inside and the staff was wonderful.“

“There are a lot of good restaurants locate on the coast, so when I find an exceptional one it is worth talking about. The food, service and atmosphere all were amazing. Arianna was especially gracious as our waitress. please give it a try.“

“Loco Moco here is so ono and the best you’ll find off the island. Be warned, if you get loco moco with fried rice you WILL become addicted and never be able to eat normal fried rice again. A sincere hats off to the owners and staff, never had a bad experience here and I eat this way more than I should.“

“Very delicious authentic comfort food. Large portions very delicious and friendly workers!! 5 out of 5 ⭐️“

“The service was prompt and friendly. the food was really good. The salsa was tasty but could have had a little more heat. That's just a preference. I had the chili relleno burrito and it was exactly what I hoped it would be.“

“We been going at this restaurant since there boys were 10 yrs old..good food great!! Now Our own girls go there... very much a family Restaurant. We're very happy...“

“I love Vietnamese food & culture, I was excited to see this place. It’s cute, the decor is thoughtful & vibey. I got the plain pho with chicken broth and there is not much in it maybe I should have tried a veggie pho but I didn’t really look at the menu too much and I didn’t want meat so o thought it was a good option so I added a lot of squeezed limes to it and it was delicious.
I got the rice wrapped spring rolls, they were really good. I wish it had mint in it. The peanut sauce was delicious.
My daughter loves her food she got the pan fried ramen and her spouse got the Pad Thai noodles, it was really good I wish it had a little more tamarind in it. The tofu served with our dishes was my favorite, fluffy with crispy edges ! Can’t wait to go back and try the other stuff !“

“Tried the MIA pizza and the boneless wings! 🔥 so good!!! The flavor of the pizza is really good. The cilantro gives it a unique taste. And the wings are great also!“

“Amazing food and amazing service!!!“

“This place was excellent! We had lengua, carnitas, al pastor, pescada and cameron (sp?) tacos, and all were phenomenal! I am a bit of a spice weenie so it was a bit out of my comfort zone, but nothing "Mas crema, por favor" could not solve. :) My husband, who has a higher spice tolerance, absolutely loved it! I highly recommend this place. The jamaica is really good, too. It was definitely a highlight of our trip to Santa Maria.“

“Been going here since I was a kid. It's changed a little bit over the years, and in my opinion, it's still one of the best restaurants in town.“

“You can relax and watch TV. You can have a beer or a glass of wine. The kids can spend all your quarters on the video games lol Their pizza is a little pricey but we’ll worth it. It is great quality food Their always always clean. Be aware that servers are serving your food. If you need something ask one of the girls and the will try and accommodate you. Enjoy!!!!“

“Food is great, but service has been poor lately. The restaurant gets way too many To-Go orders to keep up with, which results in poor service to indoor customers who’ve waited 45 min or more from when they initially ordered their food.“

“The atmosphere and pizza here are consistently great. The owner and employees are very friendly and make us feel at home. Great food, late night (3am) service, multiple televisions with sports and fights, what more could you ask for? We love coming here!“

“👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Great pizza and fantastic sandwiches!“

“Manager is amazing, he is super friendly and catered to us! The lady with the glasses was very helpful as well. The food put the cherry on top, I love that you guys offer vegan options too. Best of both worlds when going here. I will say the booths are a little uncomfortable but the hospitality makes up for it! Love coming here!

Parking: A lot of shared parking but there’s always a spot!“

“Very good sushi, great service!“

“cool staff one of a kind flavor mom n pop shop way better than chipotle 👎 best salsa for a decade combination plates affordable you see all the locals here.“

“We especially like the fish tacos, shrimp and beef quesadillas and tamales! They’re delicious! Anxious to try other items on the menu. We also love your commitment to the community and your patrons. Your FREE Christmas dinner and giveaways demonstrate your generosity and kindness to those you serve.“

“we love this Blaze, Tristan is awesome. he is super efficient and fast. He knows pizza. He is friendly. He seems to be able to do it all and more. what a rockstar! Danielle is a pro at the oven and super nice. She has a great attitude and really cares about what she does. There is a girl at the topping station that is Breaking world record topping speeds. These guys all need raises.“

“omg so good, people are so nice there and there very clean❤❤❤❤ Get there shrimp cocktail super bomb🥑🍤“

“one of the better Mexican restaurants in the world. i am always satisfyed with the delicious food. great prices“

“the food was delicious!...“

“I grew up on this I'm currently 13. It's delicious. I love the pineapple rice and sticky rice with mango and coconut sauce. Drinks are delictable. This is Michelle's oldest daughter, Serina by the way. I wish more people knew about this wonderful place. ❤️❤️❤️

Vegetarian options: You can order almost anything and just ask them to remove any meat, chicken, seafood, etc.

Dietary restrictions: My mom's allergic to peanuts and they happily adjust things for her.

Kid-friendliness: Me and my younger sisters love it, they give us little candies at the end too.“

“Food and service were excellent. Best egg foo young I’ve several years.“

“It certainly has come a long way of the days of having the creepy singing bears. Lots to entertain my two year old granddaughter. The “meal deals” really aren’t deals. You’re better off ordering everything separately. This pizza is surprisingly good. We will definitely take the two year old back there.“

“Great service and food 😃😃😃“