Best Vegan Restaurants in Monterey

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AmericanItalianSeafoodFrenchIndianMexican

Regions

Monterey / Carmel

Areas

CarmelMarinaMonterey

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

15 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill restaurant

1. Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

4.1

Excellent(42)

££££Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Monterey

The Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill, located in historic downtown Monterey, CA., is a brewery and New American restaurant offering locally sourced and thoughtfully created, approachable food and artisan craft beer. We operate primarily as a walk in business with no private dining space. Our bar & beer garden are communal seating areas available on a first come first served basis. We do offer limited reservations for groups of 5-14 in our main dining room. Please call (831) 655-2337 or email monterey@asb.beer for more information.Our mission is to provide our guests, both local and visitor alike, a unique yet casual environment. We look forward to seeing you and inviting your family to become a part of ours at the Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill.

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2. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(805)

££££Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 27 times today

Stokes Adobe is a new restaurant located in one of Old Monterey’s historic adobe homes. The menu offers chef driven seasonally inspired California cuisine. The bar and cozy outdoor fire pits offer classic cocktails, wines by the glass and local beers.

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3. Schooners Monterey

4.6

Exceptional(3044)

££££Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Schooners, suspended over the waters of Monterey Bay, is a stunning restaurant featuring sustainable seafood and approachable, contemporary American cuisine. The ideal location for celebrating the Central Coast and the spectacular coastal region, the Schooners team commitment to fresh, sustainable seafood is reflected in the creative menu which features a variety of seafood options, both raw and cooked, as well as appetizers, soups, salads and main courses. A creative cocktail menu is served alongside an impressive wine list highlighting Monterey County vintners.

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4. Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

4.2

Awesome(883)

££££Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Monterey

Estéban Restaurant: Spanish-inspired California cuisine.This local favorite offers indoor & outdoor patio (pet-friendly) diningUp-to-date hours: Open for BreakfastMon. – Fri. 7:00am–10:00amOpen for DinnerSun. – Thurs., 4:30pm–8:30pmFri. & Sat., 4:30pm–9:00pmTapas Happy Hour daily 4:30pm–6:00pmOpen for BrunchSat. & Sun. 9:00am–1:30pmEstéban Restaurant, the 2024 Diners' Choice award winner, carries on the Munras family tradition of culinary hospitality and excellence. It offers authentic Monterey dining in the historic Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. Enjoy a unique culinary experience featuring traditional Spanish-inspired California cuisine with a pinch of adventure. Choose from shared plates and classic selections. Gift Certificates availableFollow us on Facebook at facebook.com/EstebanRestaurant and Instagram at instagram.com/estebanrestaurant/

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5. The Lantern Room - Monterey Beach Hotel

4.0

Excellent(27)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Monterey

Nestled right on the Monterey State Beach, The Lantern Room offers a dining experience like no other, with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and a menu inspired by the rich offerings of Monterey County. Our dishes celebrate the flavors of the region, each crafted with ingredient sourced from local vendors, ensuring that every bite supports our vibrant community. Complement your meal with a selection of wines and beers exclusively from Monterey County, all while enjoying the calm, nautical ambiance that perfectly frames the ocean’s horizon. Whether you’re seeking a tranquil evening or a memorable meal with a view, The Lantern Room invites you to savor the best of the coast!

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6. Village Corner California Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(136)

££££Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Carmel

Village Corner California Bistro is a dining institution in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, that locals and travelers have been frequenting for 70 years. Experience our new menu as we work to carry on the tradition guests and Locals have enjoyed for decades. Illy Cafe Full Espresso menu Full Wine List featuring Local & California Wine Enjoy Bloody Mary, Bellini, MimosaCertified Green RestaurantLocal Fish SpecialsPrime SteaksWild Foraged MushroomsVegetarian Dishes Vegan Dishes - Daily Vegan SpecialsImpossible BurgerAl-fresco DiningOutdoor PatioDog FriendlyKids MenusGluten Free Menu, Gluten Free Corn Pasta, Gluten Free Hamburger Buns, Gluten Free Breads, Gluten Free Bagels & English Muffins, Gluten-Free Flour Tortillas. BrunchBreakfastLunch Dinner Wine DinnersFull Beer SelectionWe accept We Chat Pay

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7. PortaBella Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1705)

££££Price: Expensive

• French • Carmel

Our cuisine features beautiful specialties from France, Italy and Spain. The dishes are rich in color and flavor.PortaBella is picturesque: awarded First Prize for Beautiful Flowerscaping from the Carmel Garden Club.The ambience is stylish and romantic, the setting historic

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8. Basil Seasonal Dining

4.5

Awesome(924)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 7 times today

Creative and modern Californian/Mediterranean dining located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Our seasonal menu is inspired by the freshest sustainable seafood the Monterey Bay has to offer and the finest organic produce from our local farmers. Compliment your experience with fun and contemporary cocktails as well as an excellent selection of California"s most sophisticated wines. Our menu includes a generous selection of vegetarian dishes as well as gluten free options. We offer outdoor seating that is dog friendly.

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9. Il Fornaio - Carmel

4.6

Exceptional(2300)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 32 times today

Il Fornaio means the Baker in Italian. Located in downtown Carmel, Il Fornaio offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list. Enjoy wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made and imported pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; antipasti and a wide variety of desserts made daily from scratch.

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10. Enzo Ristorante Italiano

4.3

Awesome(455)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 17 times today

If a Western Mediterranean version of life exists, you will find it nestled between Ocean ave and Seventh st on San Carlos Street in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The European style village nestled above a picturesque white sandy beach is the perfect backdrop to "ENZO". At Enzo, you will be beckoned by the rustically charming patios surrounded by draping bougainvillea on a sundrenched day or the cozy and simplistic interior warmed by the fireplace when the cool fog blankets the coast.Calabria is a southern region in Italy where the owner, Enzo, comes from. Calabria is a place where life is still slow. It's the beauty, the passion, the family, the love...this is what you will find at Enzo...simplicity, love, comfort, family!

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SusanVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •35 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Fabulous meal with incredibly gracious service. Perfect venue for a birthday celebration!!
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Stokes Adobe RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.8
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Jenel
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The service and food was top notch! I never had such a flavorful meal that was cooked and prepared to perfection! It was a beautiful experience with the waves crashing below and the warmth from the heating lamps. Our server was very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. It was a great dining experience and we will be returning many more times.
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Schooners MontereyPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.6
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BetsyVIP
Hawaii •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and service were 100% perfect. My husband and I celebrated Valentine’s Day at Esteban, and we enjoyed it every bite. Servers were attentive, checking in frequently to make sure we were doing fine. We will return!
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Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Monterey
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4.2
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gheddy
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great views n food choices. Loved out waitress, would come back again
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The Lantern Room - Monterey Beach HotelPrice: Expensive• American• Monterey
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4
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JECAVIP
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •33 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 May 2018
We went with a large group and the food and beer were great. I am picky and this place delivered. Try the lamb burger!
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Alvarado Street Brewery & GrillPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Monterey
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4.1

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