Best Vegan Restaurants in Carmel

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AmericanItalianSeafoodFrenchIndianSpanish

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Monterey / Carmel

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CarmelMonterey

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CharmingDog-friendlyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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BarStandardOutdoor

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

12 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Village Corner California Bistro restaurant

1. Village Corner California Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(138)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Carmel

Booked 5 times today

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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2. PortaBella Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1715)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Carmel

Booked 25 times today

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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3. Enzo Ristorante Italiano

4.1

Excellent(456)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 5 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!

A photo of Il Fornaio - Carmel restaurant

4. Il Fornaio - Carmel

4.6

Exceptional(2310)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 15 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.

5. Le Soufflé

4.9

Exceptional(462)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Carmel

Booked 1 time today

**LUNCH ONLY MONDAY-FRIDAY STARTING AT 11:30AM- CLOSED SAT/SUN- (CLOSED 2/17-2/21)**We are located in CARMEL, CALIFORNIA, USA. Reservations are only available through OpenTable up to 3 weeks in advance. Intimate indoor dining room can accommodate parties up to 4 guests- Menu changes seasonally- see website for current menu.Le Soufflé is a fine dining restaurant serving a traditional French soufflé lunch menu. Everything is exclusively prepared by our Executive Chef/Co-Owner creating a very unique and finely crafted dining experience. The wine list offers a selection of wines from exquisite boutique producers in France and are all available by the glass or bottle. Our guests can look forward to an elegant escape when they step into our intimate and luxurious dining room. We are located on Dolores Street, just two blocks off Ocean Avenue in the beautiful village of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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6. Basil Seasonal Dining

4.4

Awesome(925)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

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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7. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(826)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 14 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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8. Aabha Indian Cuisine

4.5

Awesome(4)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Carmel

Booked 2 times today

Aabha Indian Cuisine: A Taste of Modern India in CarmelAabha Indian Cuisine invites you to embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of India. Nestled in the heart of Carmel, our restaurant offers an elegant and inviting ambiance, perfect for a romantic dinner, a special occasion, or a casual lunch with friends.Our menu features a diverse selection of dishes, masterfully crafted by our experienced chefs. We use only the finest ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible, to create authentic and flavorful meals. Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or meat lover, Aabha has something to tantalize your taste buds.

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9. Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

4.0

Excellent(890)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Monterey

Booked 2 times today

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/

10. Covey Grill

4.4

Awesome(336)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 5 times today

Taste the fresh ingredients harvested from local organic farms that are hand selected by Executive Chef Goran Basarov and exquisitely prepared by his culinary team into the savory dishes available on our new menus. Covey Grill features a casual elegance with its indoor and outdoor dining located alongside the natural backdrop of Quail's sparkling pond and lush gardens. Our Carmel, CA restaurant is proudly guided in the principles of sustainability by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch and focuses on local farm to table options.We offer a variety of menus throughout the week between our two restaurants, Covey Grill and Edgar's Restaurant. Wednesday Dinners Chef Goran exquisitely curates our Love Thy Neighbor menu each week, a unique three-course pre-fixe dinner for $59++. 5PM-9PM every Wednesday.

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MarkVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •47 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We dine here often. Every time we’re in Carmel from SF. A must for us. Today we also had lunch outside. Always a pleasure. I must say the wait staff could be quicker once seated. Bringing water and a menu for lunch. Love PortaBella.
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PortaBella RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Carmel
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4.5
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DebbieVIP
Orange County •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing service. Everyone was so kind and the food was amazing. Thank you for a great birthday dinner.
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Il Fornaio - CarmelPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carmel
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4.6
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DoreanO
Las Vegas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 24, 2025
Outstanding incredible culinary experience! Worth the wait and will look forward to coming back! Perfection!
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Le SouffléPrice: Very Expensive• French• Carmel
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4.9
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Erin
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
Incredible experience. The owner is so kind and welcoming. Delicious food!
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Village Corner California BistroPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Carmel
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4.6
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Katie
Coastal Georgia •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 2, 2025
The food was excellent, homemade fresh pasta and delicious sauces. Would definitely return for the food; however, the noise level was horrible. It’s a small, quaint place with only a few tables inside and we were seated next to a large party (which took up 85% of the dining room) who were loud, rude, and drunk. The food was lovely but our table couldn’t even hear eachother or the waitress. If you go, request to sit outside or your ears will be ringing by the end of your meal!
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Enzo Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carmel
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4.1

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