Vegetarian Friendly cuisine: the best places to taste it in Carmel Valley

16 restaurant menus in Carmel Valley, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Roux
Roux
91/100 (456 ratings)
Restaurants
European
French
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Paella
Beignets
Cakes
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Salmon
Crab Cake
Tapas
Foie gras
Sit down
American
European
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Possibly one of my favorite lunch stops in town. Really comfortable outdoor seating. Inside available too. Had a nice tapas style lunch by sharing..."
Marcus K.
"Our experience here was mixed, but overall great. We went to Roux for a private event recently so I'm not certain that our experience is the..."
Jason Bodenheimer
"Ordered their chicken dish for takeout and it was really tasty. Went in person for the first time since COVID this weekend. Nice seating spots inside..."
Ross Koningstein
"Nice upscale restaurant. Super attentive staff, chef came out to introduce himself. Ordered various plates to share, everything was good and several..."
Kimberly Shy
"This has been one of the best meals I have ever had. The atmosphere was also amazing and the owners are..."
Betsy Bailey
Wagon Wheel Restaurant
Wagon Wheel Restaurant
90/100 (608 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
Diner
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Pancakes
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Corned Beef
Waffles
Biscuits and gravy
Cakes
Café
American
Diner
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Stayed in Carmel and was looking for a good breakfast spot. I’m so glad we tried this place! Food was very good, home made everything, quality..."
Kayla M
"We love it!!! The benedict and omelette are super super juicy and flavorful. Perfect breakfast to start a new..."
Christine Hu
"Old school and quaint. The service was gast and the food was awesome. Biscuits and gravy is the real deal and delicious. And, it's served as a a..."
Marcus Ward
"Everything was delicious they had my favorite blueberry 🫐 pancakes eggs was cooked perfect . Definitely will come..."
Kam Johal
"This place is the absolute best. It's quaint, it's comfortable, the staff is so nice and the food, it was the best breakfast I have ever had, and I..."
Kelley Donahue
"Love this little cozy breakfast joint, definitely get the biscuits and..."
alfredo torres
"Love this place me and my boyfriend Robert go hiking almost every Sunday and we stop here fir breakfasts which we very much..."
Cindy Shaw
"We were seated right away but we went early. This eatery can get busy and we have had to wait on previous occasions. The food is delicious and the..."
Penny Fong
Cafe Rustica
Cafe Rustica
89/100 (1210 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Italian
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Halibut
Shrimp
Ribs
Beef
Eggplant
Escargot
Ice Cream
Gelato
Salad
Bread Pudding
Flammekueche
Duck
Lamb
Calamari
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Sandwiches
Burger
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Contemporary
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"1st time here. 3 of us had the halibut. It was really good! Had the flourless chocolate torte for dessert. Hope to come back when we are in this..."
Lynne Humphrey
"Ive always Wanted To Try this Place But Finances did not Allow. Ive Heard Great Things about it. So On 7/29/21 I called for Reservation. When I got..."
Sal Belleci
"My family was very pleased with what they..."
Jason & Barbara Neu
"We went for dinner, place was really busy, but we'd booked, so wasn't a problem. Food we had was very tasty and well cooked, great choice of local..."
Robert (Bob)
"We stayed at the Bernardus and were disappointed with their restaurant so we came here for our second dinner of our honeymoon. It was SOOOO good...."
Caroline Thrush
"Ambiance was wonderful on the rainy Sunday evening that our family met there. This was my first time, and I enjoyed the special Rock Cod. It was..."
Kelly Ross
"True jewel in Carmel Valley. Humble and honest food that is cooked with love. The staff is super friendly and the food exceeds all expectations. True..."
Wook Chung
"Fantastic lunch. Reservations only available to sit outside but they had tables inside for us late comers. Once our eyes adjusted to the dark..."
Marcus K.
Taqueria Del Valle
Taqueria Del Valle
88/100 (166 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Latin
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Sit down
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"First-rate atmosphere and super friendly service. The menu was fresh and yummy. Will absolutely recommend this place to friends and family. Fair..."
Terry Underwood
"Authentic Mexican Cuisine. The shrimp and crab nachos were delicious good prices and friendly..."
Jason Myers
"Feels like old family recipes. Hearty menu with broad selection of classics and great for carnitas fans. Burritos are large. Tasty salsa bar. Next to..."
Josef Aukee
"It's an amazing place for mexican food I love..."
Sergio Moreno
"Taqueria Del Valle is a long-standing Carmel Valley institution. It is the preferred Mexican food joint for locals and visitors alike. The..."
Ryan Neimy
"A great authentic place... try their lingua it is tender and flavorful. Tacos come really plain with just meat on a tortilla but they have a great..."
Julia Keller
"The food was..."
Yolanda Godinez
""Authentic" Mexican food, as far as I know. I've never been to Mexico. A lot of variety, all the dishes you'd expect to find at a taqueria. Salsa..."
Tim Butler
Trailside Cafe & Beer Garden
Trailside Cafe & Beer Garden
87/100 (896 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Cafe
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Fish
Salad
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Eggs Benedict
Sandwiches
Burger
Omelette
Café
Bar
Café
American
Television
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Plaza Linda
Plaza Linda
86/100 (357 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Crab
Burrito
Fajitas
Shrimp
Beef
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Honestly the best enchiladas I have ever had, I had the portabella and artichoke enchiladas with the green sauce which was so fresh and I had the..."
Dawn Bern
"Plaza Linda is a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Carmel Valley Village, which shares its location with several wine tasting rooms in the East End..."
Michael Grattan (Michael G)
"This cornerside Mexican dining is definitely upscale and spot on with creating an inviting ambiance. Located at the end of town walking distance..."
Kenneth Cardona
"Really nice people work here, the food is the best part, try Carne Asada..."
Oscar Valenzuela
"Came in at 2pm on a Sunday and was immediately seated. Ordered a couple of margaritas, chicken fajitas, nachos, and a chicken caesar salad. From the..."
Jason Weddell
"My first time to Plaza Linda and I am already looking forward to going back. Everything was great. The food was super delicious, we had enchiladas..."
Vida Lesh
"Large portions. Fresh guacamole and chips. Good drinks and excellent service. Great place to have a..."
Michael Gorman
"What a great find. Some of the best Mexican style food I have had. My wife and I are going to be taking friends there soon. Very friendly staff and..."
Ron Childers
Kathy's Little Kitchen
Kathy's Little Kitchen
86/100 (403 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast Burritos
Tapas
Adobada
Tacos
Tostada de Ceviche
Baby Chicken Burrito
Burrito
Ish Tacos
Breakfast Burrito
Asada Plate & Tortillas
6 Rolled Tacos
Burger
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This place is aptly named, it has only three tables inside and some outdoor seating. It is very quaint and charming. And, my breakfast was one of..."
Ryan
"This little "hole in the wall" has really good food for the best prices in town. I will eat here..."
Kyle Kennedy
"This was good food. Just recognize that this is a small little hole in the wall Spanish style eatery. Mostly breakfast and lunch..."
C.S.
"Loved finding Kathy's Little Kitchen in Carmel Valley, the food was amazing and the prices were really affordable. Was really nice to find such a..."
Robert Bumpus
"Good food good price great service. Great..."
Scott Holden
"It was OK. The veggie burrito was awesome but the scrambled eggs were just OK. Salsa too was mostly tasteless. In summary we didn't experience the..."
Gaurav Aggarwal
"Best breakfast burrito ever! Got the burrito with bacon and without cheese and it was soooo good. Still craving it after visiting Carmel from L.A...."
Jaclyn
"This spot is one of my favorites! Reasonable rates, big portions and the employees are consistently..."
Nicholas Urso
"not only is the food good here but the owners are very nice and..."
MARK ALLEN Jones
"Great food, great people, great service, great..."
richard heck
"Great Mexican restaurant. Burritos, tacos, quesadillas, it's all incredibly good and affordable. Silvia and Roberto have a great Mexican restaurant..."
Nate McBride
Corkscrew Cafe
Corkscrew Cafe
85/100 (1048 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Pizza
American
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
BLT
Prosciutto
Pasta
Cakes
Salad
Lamb
Duck
Pesto
Mussels
Fish
Salmon
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Sandwiches
Burger
Ribs
Sit down
American
Pizza
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Ordered the lemon zest pizza. All the pizzas are 8 slices each, 1 pizza is perfect for 3-4 people. The pizza was tasty and the ingredients were..."
Tony Najarro
"Amazing place and food. Plus go taste at Georis and bring a bottle for your meal and they don't charge any corkage..."
Kristi K
"Delicious fresh prepared food with quality ingredients. The mushroom pizza was yummy beyond expectations. Excellent prompt service to boot. All of..."
Ramin Akhbari
"Super friendly service. Pizza was delicious. No wait. They have cowgirl vineyards wine. Smash burger was absolutely wonderful, highly..."
Emsee H
"Lovely, simple Californian cuisine. Service is warm and welcoming—they seated us at 8 even though the cafe closed at 8:30, and we didn’t feel..."
Sunny Kim
"Love it! Great atmosphere, easy food, wine and patio. Outdoor chairs could be more comfortable! Beautiful..."
Jacqueline Rangel
"A great place to re-energize after some wine tasting. The smell of the pizza as you walk in is welcoming. They have indoor seating as well as a huge..."
Yvonne Flowers
Iolis' Pizzeria
Iolis' Pizzeria
85/100 (208 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food is delicious and made fresh daily. I've gotten the pizza which has generous sizes compared to chain pizzerias and has great taste. Meatball..."
Benjamin Garcia
"Went to Iola‘s pizzeria as a last-minute decision for dinner- The food was delicious- the service was quick and polite! The restaurant was clean..."
Irene Allen
"Great little neighborhood Italian restaurant in a strip mall. Don't let that deter you. First day we went we just had salad. We chose a Greek salad..."
Christine Budd
"Great food. You would love their huge size pizza. Be sure to check the size before ordering. And a great hospitality..."
Arul Prasath
"Delicious pizza with soft thin crust topped with fresh pepperoni, mushroom, and diced green onion over a savory tomato sauce. Beers on tap and..."
Josef Aukee
"Standard American-style pie shop - better than average pizzas. Solid Caesar salad. Very..."
Yao Wong
"Some of the best New York-style pizza I've had in California. I ordered the Bronx pizza and added jalapenos. Delicious! The large pizza is an..."
Jack Jeworski
"We came here wanting some pizza while visiting from a near by hotel. The pizza was absolutely delicious and so was the salad. The indoors was closed..."
Alexandra Dotson
Lucia Restaurant & Bar
Lucia Restaurant & Bar
85/100 (1346 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Halibut
Foie gras
Pasta
Cakes
Salad
Pesto
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Duck
Oyster
Tuna
Salmon
Burger
Crab Cake
Beef
American
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Private Dining
Valet Parking
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Fine Dining
Earthbound Farm Organic Farm Stand
Earthbound Farm Organic Farm Stand
84/100 (544 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
Ice Cream
Sandwiches
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Valley Kitchen
Valley Kitchen
80/100 (836 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Wings
Crab
Scallops
Risotto
Salmon
Crab Cake
Burger
French Fries
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Bert is the best server! He made my daughters birthday so very special. I will tell all of my friends how well the service is here and how delicious..."
Mattie Jordan
"Amazing breakfast. We got crab cake, smoked salmon bagel and french toast, and all of them were super..."
Brian Lin
"Amazing food! I got plate "Winter's Catch" it was delicious! My bf got the "Wasabi Crusted Tuna" he also loved it. The food was so fresh, one of the..."
Jennifer S
Running Iron Restaurant
Running Iron Restaurant
79/100 (612 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salad
Burger
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A perfect meal inthe warmth of CV after a hard day of moving. Ice cold beer helped wash down our dinner amongst the VERY colorful..."
Michael Vanderkarr
"Excellent food, great atmosphere!. Running Iron (Funny name right? There's a story behind it...) came highly recommended by a friend of mine who..."
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"Had an excellent burger here today after an exilerating ride through the..."
FTW
"Amazing food! The place is really nice and the staff was friendly and followed all Covid restrictions!! Awesome place to eat!!..."
Danny Pineda
"Love this place. Great menu, food and..."
Mamatigger Westmoreland
"Very nice brisk beautiful way and attitude with people around most of all it's just the energetic feel you have from being outside and experiencing..."
Mariano Botello
"Best casual lunch spot in Carmel Valley. One of those truly authentic places where the atmosphere isn't just nailed up on the wall. Large, quality,..."
Hanns Ullrich
"It was good food and very..."
Adam Aguirre
"Nice restaurant/bar on Carmel Valley Rd. Great menu and service. Inside/outside dining..."
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"I miss the Running Iron. Just so hard to go out during..."
Brenda Kovach
Thai Village
Thai Village
74/100 (198 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Asian
Vegan Options
Thai
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tom Ka with Chicken
Shrimp
Meat and Bamboo Shoots with Chili Garlic Sauce
Sunomono with Fish
Salad
Pad Thai
Curry
Miso Soup
Soup of the Day
Lemonade
Pad Thai Noodles
Tom Kha Soup
Chicken Pad Thai
Fried Banana
Sticky Rice with Mango
Tempura
Panang Salmon
Chicken Larb Minus Onions
Noodle
Sit down
Asian
Thai
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This was an amazing lunch. I came across Carmel Valley by chance when I realized there was a bus line that runs there, am I glad I stayed on the bus..."
Allie H.
"YES, love the thai food here , gluten free options for my fellow gluten intolerant friends. great seating outdoors. come..."
Sean L
"Authentic Thai food. Absolutely delicious. I asked for Mango & sweet rice (as it had a good memory attached to a visit to Thailand). I don't know if..."
Deborah Holland
"So so good. In fact my wife and I split a couple of items and it was more than enough. The Thai fried rice and pad Thai with peanut sauce. We got..."
Brad Sund
"Excellent Food, Best Customer Service and Nice and Cozy Place. I Recommend..."
Zoila Bledsoe
"Great Service and value for the area. owner was very gracious after order was mixed..."
Chuck Wong
"Delish food- love the pad see ew, tom ka soup and thai iced tea. The pad thai is really good too. The staff are very sweet and food is consistently..."
Samantha T
"Absolutely loved this place! We had a lovely dinner there tonight. The staff was incredibly nice and accommodating and friendly. The food was so..."
Yana Voynova
Wild Goose Bakery Cafe
Wild Goose Bakery Cafe
74/100 (285 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Bakeries
Coffee & Tea
Deli
Cafe
Cafe
Deli
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast Burrito
Sandwiches
Fast food
Café
Deli
Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This place is a true diamond in the rough - even if it still appears to be a lump of coal. It's basically a dive with class. I've been here twice in..."
Carl
"A popular community hangout, this rustic country-style coffeehouse serves up delicious housemade pastries—a flawless custard brioche, a stretchy..."
Carole Terwilliger Meyers
"Great coffee (truly), local pastries, good selection sandwiches and breakfast fare at reasonable prices. And there's an organic juice bar. To round..."
Laura Seidenberg
"Great coffee, great pastries. Fun..."
Adela Wee
"We had the most delicious breakfast burritos and yogurt parfait here! Highly recommend. Great little spot with high quality homemade..."
Hanna Gilsvik
"My friend from the UK and I happened upon this lovely spot one morning. We both had delicious coffees with frothy steamed milk for beverages. Kate..."
barbara beckmeyer
"First timers, figure out what you want from the boards inside and out and then get in line and wait. Breakfast burrito has an East Asian flair to it..."
Mirna Jope
"I was working in and around Carmel Valley for a week and once I found this gem of a cafe it became my go-to for lunch in the Valley. They have..."
David Dennis
"Awesome independent coffeehouse with lots of..."
Evan Huber
Baum & Blume & Carriage House
Baum & Blume & Carriage House
74/100 (59 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Brew Pub
Cafe
Mediterranean
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Café
Mediterranean
Contemporary
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Drinks
Lunch
Mid-range