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    Julia's Vegetarian Restaurant

    4.6 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian, Vegan, Pizza
    Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Yellow Curry
    Amanda V.

    Came here after a visit in Monterey, and we had a great time! Menu is diverse with Asian, American, and Latin inspired dishes. I opted for the curry and while it was fresh, I thought it was missing some tofu or peanuts to make it more filling and a better value. I would like to come back for breakfast, especially since service was super friendly and quick!

    Roasted Artichoke
    Laurel C.

    Lovely, enjoyed the artichoke appetizer and vegan rita pizza. Thanks for the herbal tea recommendations, I really enjoyed it. Eclectic artsy spot, limited parking (neighborhood street parking works fine). No wait for a table, food was quick, highly recommend anything with the special white sauce.

    Exterior with outdoor seating
    Emily C.

    What a charming spot! It's tucked away in the back of a small shopping center and clearly popular with locals--there were plenty of people stopping in for takeout. The space itself is on the smaller side, with both indoor and outdoor seating, and on Friday night a musician was even setting up to play guitar, which added a nice touch. I was in the mood for something fresh and ordered one of the large salads--the Cordycep--with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, roasted vegetables, pumpkin seeds, soft and crunchy hemp seeds, and a sweet mustard vinaigrette. It was flavorful and satisfying, though I still had room to grab a piece of coffee cake to go. I'd definitely come back. The pizzas looked especially good, and there are several other items on the menu I'd love to try.

    Trinity G.

    I love this little local veggie gem in Pacific Grove. Great service, delicious and fresh food and most items can be made vegan. Cute cozy tables inside and out and live music on the weekends. Don't forget to check out the bathroom too

    Mushroom Sampler
    Lisa E.

    I really liked this place! The service was good! The food was great too! We got all 5 of the desserts to try (to go) The Vegan Rita pizza was good! The soup was good too! The fried mushrooms were great with the aioli!

    Raspberry Alfajores
    Tahir N.

    TLDR: I would definitely try their mushroom, focused pizzas and some of the breakfast dishes that include eggs. TIPPING NOTE: this place includes the sales tax as part of the price so if you are someone, like me, who detests the idea of tipping someone on what the government is taking out of your pocket, then bear this in mind accordingly. The Review: We were traveling down to see the Calla lilies along the coast when we realized we were hungry. :-) My wife is vegetarian and I was in a vegetarian mood so we looked for vegetarian places and settled on Julia's. The menu indicates a strong focus on mushrooms, which I endorse. They have outdoor seating, but it just looks at the parking lot and the day was cold and gray so we sat inside in the back room. It was Valentine's Day and a long weekend so there were a great many vegetarians on the road and the place was about half full the entire time we were there around 12:30 PM. We were seated promptly as we had made a reservation online before we got there They had some specials posted on the wall, and when I mentioned aloud to my wife, the butternut squash and Chanterelle special, one of the diners at another table, exclaimed that we should certainly give it serious consideration as it is "out of this world". We gave it serious consideration, but my wife was not so hungry so she ordered the cauliflower buffalo "wings" and I ordered their valentines special of Lions Mane mushroom steak over cauliflower puree with a balsamic glaze. The buffalo cauliflower arrived first. The Buffalo hot glaze was true to flavor as was the dip and the arugula and celery. I would order this again. The presentation of my lions main state was very nice. I do have some suggestions about the preparation of the dish. The cauliflower purée was too creamy and liquid to my taste. I would suggest they include some potatoes and even some parsnips so that there is more substance to that portion. The purée presents as a sauce, and there's already the balsamic glaze. There were also a couple pools of what I assume to be olive oil. On the whole, there was too much liquid in this dish. There may have been too much vinegar in this dish also or perhaps it was from being combined with the buffalo cauliflower. Suffice to say, I felt a little queasy the rest of the day. Also, I probably had too much cauliflower as it is a cruciferous vegetable, and these are known to create wind. For beverages my wife had the mango juice which she liked. I don't know if it is prepared from fresh mangoes or not but I imagine it is. I had the herbs of Venus hot tea, which comes in a nice presentation and has mostly notes of vitamin vitamin C acidity. I was hoping for something more novel. For dessert, we took home an order of the alfajores raspberry. Two shortbread cookies enrobed in a vegan chocolate (I guess 60% cocoa btw)) topped with two raspberries. My wife wasn't a fan, but I liked the flavor and the crunch of the shortbread cookies. She had thought it was a cake, so the cookies took her by surprise. Mention should be made of the unique wall coating and decoration of the bathroom. Take a look! I'm pretty sure I ate here several years ago as I remember the parking lot. I do look forward to coming back and trying the pizzas.

    Smokehouse Pizza
    Sandra L.

    Tasty, cute spot in the area. Very homey and good vibes. The people running the place are very nice and warm. Felt very welcome here. I enjoyed the pizza and would get another pizza next time. Always appreciate a vegetarian establishment.

    Salad
    Kimberly C.

    Ate dinner here for Thanksgiving. Everything on the menu was vegetarian which I loved! The portions were enough to split between two people, depending on how hungry your are. My favorite was the chickpea pie and the apple pie. The food didn't feel too heavy or lack flavors. Everything was delicious, fresh, and the service was good. It's located in a quiet strip mall not too far from Carmel and was easy to find. Lots of parking available. Make a reservation before you go!

    Vegan biscuits with vegan omelette
    Poojitha S.

    I am from the Bay Area but we always try to include this in our itinerary when we are driving down south. My non-vegan husband also loves this place. I specially love their brunch menu. I have been to the place twice, service has always been quick and courteous. Lots of parking available in the complex.

    Candy Cap French Toast w/ Walnuts
    Shell N.

    Soooooo delish. The crispy side of potatoes hit the spot, too. (Non-veg eater said the gravy was umami and super good). Service was really good, and the restaurant itself had its woodsy, chill vibe. It's a very unassuming parking lot, and super worth the visit. Also, the candy cap French toast was 5/5

    Jay S.

    Julia's is always a must visit when I'm in the Monterey area! The food is always great and the ambiance (many times with live music) is always good. The service was just okay this time and they just kept saying everything is good whenever asked between two dishes (but I won't hold it against them too much). The brownie Yellow/Coconut Curry here is amazing & so is the Brownie! I couldn't believe how g{d both of those dishes were, they will definitely repeats for me haha. Food: 4.5/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Value: 3.5/5 Overall: 4.5/5

    Jackfruit sandwich & cream of chanterelle soup
    Melissa C.

    My partner and I were returning from a drive to Monterey and stopped in at Julia's for a late lunch. I'm gluten-free and lean vegetarian, so the wide array of menu options was great! My partner spotted the jackfruit special, which came with a side of soup, and we both ended up ordering it. The soup was smooth and delicious, and the BBQ jackfruit also was yummy! The portion was large enough that we ended up having a light snack for dinner that night. The server was super friendly and helpful with questions that we had. We definitely will visit again when we return to the area.

    Strawberry pistachio cake. This was the least impressive of a very impressive meal.

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    2 months ago

    Absolutely the best! Whimsical, fun and amazing food and people!!! I'll surely be back!

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    I could eat here every day. I'm not even vegetarian. The quality of the food is outstanding.

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    Ask the Community - Julia's Vegetarian Restaurant

    Do you serve gluten-free breads?

    We offer Gluten Free pizza dough and brownies!

    Do waiters wear masks?

    Yes all staff are masked, and patrons mask until they are seated. Windows are also open and there is outdoor seating.

    How is parking?

    Usually pretty good, if you do a loop around the lot you should find a spot.

    I'm coming in a couple weeks with my Yorkie- are you dog friendly?

    I believe they have outdoor seating which could accommodate a dog.

    What is Thanksgiving menu?

    I have seen it. A beautiful surprize. Among other scrumptious goodies, a new polenta lasagna.

    Can we order holiday take out ahead? We are still not eating at restaurants but don't want to miss out on your food that my friend recommends so highly!

    Hi Joanne! Absolutely, our holiday catering menu is now available on our website at www.juliasveg.com. If you'd like to order from that menu, there are details on the website to email our chefs at hello@juliasveg.com and they'll get back to you to… 

    What oils are typically used in the kitchen?

    Hi! We use olive oil for cooking, a little bit of rice bran oil for baking, and soy oil for frying.

    Are you open on Christmas Eve?

    We always try to be open 365 days a year! You may always book ahead for special occasions and holiday weekends. Thanksgiving is always a special treat here too.

    I see there are vegan options; are they also gluten free?

    Yes!! There are a few great options for us gluten free people.

    Do they use cashews as dairy substitutes here?

    No The only nuts in the restaurant are isolated in our brownie, and in no other dishes.… 

    Does Julia's have Kombucha on tap?

    we brew and keg here, yes. Our Kombucha is a "special" and availability is variable, but we strive for a 100% up time. I just tasted the current batch, it needs a few more days. Look for it here late this week through next weekend.

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    4.5(413 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Decided to try a different breakfast spot than our usual place and I am glad we did. From the…read moremoment we arrived we were greeted and welcomed. We had the option of indoor or outdoor dining. Based on previous yelp photos I decided to try the Cappuccino and I am glad I did. Made with LavAzza coffee I felt like I was in Italy again. My husband and I decided to share the combo plate. Scrambled eggs, potatoes, chicken sausage and a homemade biscuit. The salsa that it comes with is amazing so don't skip it. The portion was large and plenty for two people. The food was fresh, and flavorful. While the food was great, I think what makes this an amazing spot is the team. Each person was attentive, very friendly and made sure everyone had what they needed. I think we discovered a new spot and plan to be back. Oh and I love that they have a sign out front about providing a sandwich even if you can't afford one.

    My husband & I stopped here for brunch on 07/20/25. We ordered the corned beef hash & the chicken…read morepot pie. -Taste: Their version of corn beef hash was definitely unique & not a version I had encountered before. The meat was in cubes with veggies & a white sauce. Given that information, it had no flavor. The sauce was watery & barely added anything to the dish. Similarly, the chicken pot pie was incredibly creamy with not enough seasoning to balance it out. -Service/Staff: Despite being sat by the entryway, staff barely checked in on us to see if we needed anything. On multiple occasions, they checked on other groups around us, but not us. This was slightly upsetting as we felt invisible. -Overall: This place was just average. Nothing was particularly stand out about the food & the staff wasn't attentive during our visit. We were hopeful as it had great reviews.

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    The Grill at Point Pinos

    The Grill at Point Pinos

    4.5(392 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    First of all, I want to start from the location and the inside of the restaurant. It is quite big,…read morenicely decorated. We loved the indoor sitting. They have outdoor sitting area as well, which also seemed very beautiful. The first impression was great. The service was good. The food tho was a bit of a disappointment. Everything was fresh, but the dishes were very simple and not impressive. They seemed to be straight out of a 80s diner. Just a simple omelette, potatoes and a toast, no veggies, no interesting sauces.. nothing. I was quite disappointed, because usually nice breakfast and brunch places have interesting and modern menus.

    We were warmly greeted by the hostess and our server, Urbano. He was so friendly and relaxed. Loved…read morehis energy. We sat in a separate banquet room and loved the ambiance and floor to ceiling windows. My white mocha only got better with each sip (chocolate settled at the bottom), and my cheeseburger made with Angus beef was so juicy and satisfying. I should've cut it in half to save room for the sweets. The salsa that came with my cousin's Quiche Lorraine and strawberry spinach salad was so delicious that I ordered a side of it for my fries. Urbano kindly shared the recipe when I asked. Although it was a red salsa, it also had tomatillos, which gave it the salsa verde flavor too. Wish they bottled that. My sister was ok with her Crab Cakes but wished she had ordered the Crab Benedict instead. I also had a couple bites of Nutella waffle that we ordered to share. Urbano also gave us a big cookie that we took to share later at the beach. How sweet!

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    4.5(313 reviews)
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    Love this spot when we go to Monterey!…read more Simple little place, bright and fun. Always have some good music and/or music videos playing. The KFC is on point! Perfectly cooked, and perfectly seasoned chicken - or sauced, depending on what you're going for. The breading is so crispy you get that good crunch when you bite into a wing or drumstick! Service is always friendly and prompt! Top all this off with a good beer and you are good to go for a casual dining experience.

    This place was definitely a hidden gem!!…read more The service was excellent and super friendly. We only had 4 people--so when our server brought out the food and noticed we ordered a lot for 2 adults and 2 kids, she was kind enough to add another table so we'd be comfortable. The Food Lineup: * Chicken Fried rice for my daughter and it was so adorable because they made it into a shape of a heart. Love the attention to detail! * Sodduk Sodduk - 10/10! I'm a sucker for tteok so to have it in skewer form with mini sausages was a treat. The outside was kinda crunchy and the inside was nice and chewy. Loved it! * Dduk Bok Gi - not spicy so I absolutely loved it. The sauce I was slathering on top of my rice and dipping some of my K-Honey chicken in it. Yum! * K-Honey Chicken was so good! The chicken had a super crunchy outside and the inside was so juicy. I kept scraping up the sauce from the tray to get every bit. Definitely a 10/10! I loved this place and would definitely come back. Also thought the bathroom art work was hilarious. IYKYK.

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    Julia's Vegetarian Restaurant - vegetarian - Updated September 2026

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