49 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Venice

“Had the absolute best time here last night! So pleased. Chef brought out some sugar snap peas that were crunchy, tasty, and thoughtful for a hungry party! Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious! Fish sandwich 10/10, mussels 10/10, great for vegetarian, pescatarian, or pregnant like myself so shopping for raw & cooked options for everyone at the table! The “local spot” ambiance is unbeatable, felt like home. Thank you for the service!“

“Exquisite creative brunch!“

“Such a beautiful and amazing place! the food was superb and the service was top-notch. The only downside is that it gets crowded and even though we had a reservation we had to wait for 15 minutes. Overall, I recommend visiting at least once!“

“Great food. Great service. Great people watching. New favorite local.“

“Fantastic meal at Felix! You really can’t go wrong with an Evan Funke restaurant. The pasta was perfectly made, and the flavors were spot on. That said, I do wish the menu felt a little more distinct from his other restaurants. It’s definitely in line with his signature style, so if you’ve been to his other spots, you’ll find a lot of overlap.

The quality and service are definitely there—the staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. The atmosphere is cozy but lively, with a great energy for date night or a special dinner with friends. Overall, Felix is absolutely worth a visit.“

“Absolutely delicious food. Chulita Bowl was fantastic, hibiscus mimosa and latte were so good. Friendly staff too! Thanks for the wonderful brunch. 🙏🧜🏽‍♀️“

“The food and the atmosphere are AMAZING“

“The decor made you think you were on vacation. The food took your tastebuds to a whole other level of flavor! This place went above all my expectations. Everyone should try to visit @PalomaVenice“

“a bit pricey (at least here in downey) but the food is worth it!!“

“The food and ambience & wine selection was excellent! We will be back!“

“Dinner ,breakfast coffee, staff were so friendly and welcoming“

“Our server Sean was amazing!“

“Sandwich was hilariously large. This would definitely be good after the beach for 2 people. I chose one that sounded like the stuff would not go together as an experiment. Every ingredient is top of the line, sooooo good. Top tier Sammy for sure. Interior crazy small and crowded, better to order online and take it with u.“

“The food was excellent! The service was excellent also ! Nice place“

“First: Restaurant has several options for seating - booths outside that are charming, a covered inside garden area with booths and tables which is where we always sit, or inside at the sushi bar, the regular bar, or the inside tables. Second: Staff are delightful - very professional, knowledgeable about the menu and friendly. Third: Food is delicious. We always order the crispy rice with spicy tuna, the yellowtail special and the Tiger King sushi roll. Nobody does these dishes better! Bar creates great drinks. Parking: You can usually find street parking on Rose or a side street if you don't mind walking a block or two.“

“Excellent service and Food. It was Dine LA so we ordered that menu and the food was coursed out. Absolutely superb! What a great way to sample the chef’s specialties. Our waiter was the best!!!! Looking forward to dining again.“

“Marlene was so lovely! A true hole in the wall and George puts care into the food! Their house made salsas & sauces are incredible, highly recommend the salsa verde and the green crema! (Can't go wrong with any tbh) Get the fish taco too!!! Can't wait to go back ❤️ ✨“

“Food is Amazing and Staff treats you like family. Been goung here since 1996 . My Favorite is the Chicken Enchildas with Hreen Sauce.“

“Best Thai food I’ve ever eaten.“

“Absolutely brilliant place. Fantastic staff (Katy) who is lovely. Brilliant atmosphere and well worth visiting for a drink when in Venice“

“Fun place to eat and drink by the Venice pier!“

“The food and the atmosphere are AMAZING“

“Literally my favorite place in the area to get take out from. The veggies are fresh, the hummus is creamy and flavorful, the falafel is never dry, and the brisket practically melts in your mouth. I wish I could get a cookbook to learn their secrets.“

“The food and environment!“

“Best Peruvian Food ever!!!!“

“Drove from Pasadena for a couple sliced brisket sandwiches. Well worth the drive. Always delicious.“

“Had a great meal! Forwent ordering potstickers in order to try the enticingly named Gang of 4 ×4 - a delicious decision! The Mao's Hometown was just-right spicy, and I'm sure they put more than $2 extra shrimp on my order. Service friendly and prompt, loved the art. I felt as though I had wandered back into college in the early '70s.“

“Delicious sandwiches! Beat the line and go early“

“Always the first place I go when I get to LA“

“Clutch is an amazing place with incredible food! I ordered the L.A. Street Dog and the Veggie Burrito. The L.A. Street Dog was absolutely delicious—the sausage was one of the best I've ever had. The burrito was rich and fresh, and the food felt like it was made with the love you'd get from your mom or grandma. I highly recommend it and will definitely be back!“

“Great selection on local beers . Really friendly staff , food looked amazing“

“What a hidden gem! I'm visiting from Idaho for a week and I popped into this place looking for a Coke. They had my favorite glass bottled Coke and I ended up grabbing a slice of pizza too. It was delicious! So good that I ended up going again again and we tried several other choices. Pretty sure I'm gonna squeeze in one more time before I go back home. Staff was very friendly too. I like the overall vibe.“

“restaurant right on Abbot Kenny beautiful cozy interior food menu and drink menu is very large. They divided into veggies, raw pasta, pizza, and mains so there is a lot of food to choose from but the waiters were very helpful. We especially like the pizzas.“

“I love the Waterfront. Great food and service, bogo happy hour, nice people and chill vibe“

“Super déco et très bonne nourriture . Un vrai régal . On a adoré“

“Where has this place been all my life?

For years, I thought people were talking about some random neighborhood joint… turns out they were talking about Lokal—and I’ve been missing out big time.

This place is a fusion comfort food wonderland. Vietnamese, Korean, Mexican… flavors from everywhere somehow working together in perfect harmony. If “food porn” had an entry in the dictionary, Lokal would be a strong contender for the cover photo.

My current obsessions:

Kpop Fries – Highly addictive. Proceed with caution.

Korean BBQ Banh Mi – Pure flavor explosion.

Chimichurri Steak – That sauce… someone needs to bottle it.

My only struggle here? Picking just one entrée per visit. Since I’ve hopped on the LA intermittent fasting train, I only get one big meal a day—meaning each visit is basically a full-on palate crisis.

If bold flavors and creative comfort food are your thing, put Lokal at the top of your list. And if you spot a guy with blonde hair, built shoulders, and the expression of someone facing the toughest decision of his week—that’s probably me.“

“Excellent service great ambience ‘ they also have the amazing tequila card with a variety of tequilas . P“

“Offers quality Mexican food with a casual and welcoming vibe. It’s a BYOB spot, which is a nice bonus, and the service is impressively fast. The staff are friendly, understanding, and helpful, making the experience even better. Definitely“

“Hands down my favorite restaurant! 🥰“

“Last time I had a chippy that was this good when I was back home in January! So spot on to us British fantastic 10/10. Me and wife enjoyed it so much we took a large chips back to hotel with us.“

“These are hands down the best tacos I’ve had in LA. And I’ve had a lot of tacos in the country. Plus for the price (2 bucks a taco), you can’t beat eating this stuff. Highly recommend for any locals of the areas. We got the chicken, pastor, and asada. All a recommend, and you can load up on your own toppings, def get the onions and jalapeño if you love spice.“

“Highly recommended! This place is great!“

“This is another gem I take visitors to all the time, mostly for a late breakfast. I come here for 20+ years. I gotta be honest: If you are looking for the best ... whatever food .... in town, don't bother to go. This place is about atmosphere and having a good time. The food is good, and we had an amazing time with our waiter Shilly yesterday - and left well fed and with $100 for the four of us fairly priced - given the location I would have expected more. Wow - five stars for OK food? Absolutely. In my very own rating scheme, it is mandatory for five stars that I would be willing to do a 30+ min detour just to go to this particular place. And I did. Many times. And will do it again. We've been to the Ivy's in Beverly Hills the night before. It would be totally unfair to compare on a mere culinary basis. Go here - prepared to have a good time - and you will.“

“I write for a music and coffee blog called Crooners In Coffeeshops, in which I interview local musicians at local coffeeshops. My writeup reflects the positive experience that I encountered at Flowerboy Project on our interview date. I had heard of the illustrious Flowerboy Project from not only friends in the Venice Beach area, but also from digital word-of-mouth as well as praise from the Los Angeles Coffee Guide. Since starting this endeavor, floral type coffees (i.e. rose, lavender, etc.) had become my jam, and I was genuinely intrigued with how the shop functions as both a florist and a coffeeshop, so why not follow through on my curiosity? Well, I definitely was not disappointed in my adventure and am already excited to make my way back! The nice thing about Flowerboy Project is that it’s located in a relatively quieter part of Venice. It’s close enough to the beach and the popular Abbot Kinney area without the heavy crowds, yet still gets enough foot traffic for locals to discover it and stay afloat as a business. It’s a smaller shop that can fill up quickly at the peek ‘I need coffee, stat!’ hours, but if you’re lucky enough to snag a seat inside you will never want to leave! The lush, garden/botanical-like atmosphere is highlighted with Insta-worthy gold and pastel accents to add a slight trendy feel with a playlist dedicated to classic surf rock reminiscent of its location. Now, all you need is one of their signature coffees and a yummy pastry and you’ll want to make Flowerboy your new favorite shop!“

“For a small take out poke place, this was great. The fish was fresh, and all the ingredients in our poke bowls were well thought out. We had the mango albacore poke bowl and the shitake chili tofu bowl.

Lots of people came and picked up takeout. They do have two small tables in the front on the sidewalk. I would definitely get their poke bowls again. Not much atmosphere needless to say.“

“I love the Waterfront. Great food and service, bogo happy hour, nice people and chill vibe“

“The best neighborhood sushi restaurant 🍣

I absolutely love Hama, and it’s made my top 5 list of recommendations for a few reasons.

A) The rolls are unique, and always fresh. You’re not going to have a bad bite here.
B) lots of ambiance and dining options. Dining solo, come. Date night, come. Large group, come. Hama has space and they use all of it very well. Just don’t be surprised if on a nice day you’re packed table to table on the side walk. Share a bottle of sake and have a few beers, this is the kind of place you can settle in and enjoy your time.
C) Esther, the owner, is the star. Personally greeting each guest, while keeping a watchful eye on the whole ship. She’s the heart beat. She is the conductor of good times, delicious Japanese bites, and a sanctuary so sacred you might even catch the rich and famous enjoying their time.

Highly recommend to anyone, for any occasion. This is a great LA restaurant!

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“Awesome inside looks like an old Firehouse of which I believe it was at one time places always busy

Parking: Parking is behind the establishment and Street

Kid-friendliness: Parents bring their children kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible to wheelchairs yes“

“Finally made it to Prince Street Pizza in Venice after having it on our list for a while, and it didn’t disappoint! The staff was super nice and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The restaurant itself was nothing special- decorated in a NYC theme.

We decided to order two pizzettas (their version of personal pan pizzas, about 10 inches each). We went with the Original and added pepperoni, plus the Oakey Smokey, which was like a margherita. Both were delicious! The crust had that perfect crunch with just the right amount of sauce. The pepperoni made the Original a little extra greasy, but honestly, still so tasty.

We had originally planned to try their famous square slices, but they looked like they had been sitting out for a while and weren’t as fresh as we hoped, so we opted for the pizzettas instead which were made to order. For the two of us, it worked out perfectly—4 slices each and just the right amount of food.

We’ll definitely be back, and next time we’re hoping to catch the square slices fresh out of the oven!“