Top Vegetarian Restaurant in Ventura
Lemonade Restaurant
12401 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, United States
The Lemonade restaurant in Studio City is amazing! First of all, I loath processed garbage food, and since most fast food isnt worth serving to a starving dog, Lemonade has fresh, healthy, all natural food. And there is something for meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike.AND THE FOOD IS REALLY GOOD AND FRESH!I had an issue with my order, and with the stress of COVID19 pressing down on all of us, I was iterated that I paid a premium for delivery, and the food wasnt right. The manager Michael made everything right, he gave me a complimentary order even with some extras, and personally delivered my food to me. I mean, amazing. Best customer service I have ever experienced in food service.
Bollywood Cafe Indian Restaurant-Studio City
11101 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, United States
I was only in the LA area for two days & when I travel I always go for Indian. Bollywood Cafe thoroughly pleased. I ordered the chicken vindaloo (and verified I wanted it hot), an order of samosas, two naans, and two orders of rice, which turned out to be more than enough for my party of two at about $25 total.The vindaloo was great: wonderfully flavorful curry, good quality meat (mixed white and dark), and hot enough to let you know youre alive without trying to prove anything. (Im one of these people who grows chilis in the backyard and tosses them into take-out, leftovers, etc. if its not spicy enough). The samosas were crispy and nicely tasty with the coriander/cilantro and mango chutneys. There was a goodly amount of saffron in the rice and the naan were definitely up to snuff. You have to order the rice, its not an automatic side. Its better than any rice Ive made at home but if I lived in the area I might experiment, so I suppose this could be a neat option. (It seems some reviewers below found this arrangement disingenuous; the staff took care to let me know when I ordered).It was extremely busy when I came by. They took about 15 phone orders while I waited for my carry-out, and the small but classy dining area was full. So I was impressed both by their efficiency and by their friendliness, not just with the customers but with each other: you can tell this is a well-run operation.
The Local Peasant - Woodland Hills Restaurant &...
22901 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, United States
Im reviewing specifically their promise of brunch.We came because we saw an advertisement for delicious looking ricotta pancakes that when we arrived we found out they discontinued. So it started out as a bit of a bummer, but we decided to stay any way.Our server, Jade, was really sweet and so were the runners that helped out. I have no issues with the service, they were helpful people.First, for a place advertising their brunch they dont have decent coffee. Its drip Ive been sitting in the pot for 10 hours coffee. Brown acid. Its not even on the menu to hide their shame, I just had the misfortune of asking if they had coffee. So if youve never been here, they are primarily a bar, which I didnt know. If you want a Bloody Mary youre fine, but avoid the coffee. We ordered chilaquiles and crab cakes Benedict. My partner said the chilaquiles arent saucy at all like youd expect but were still pretty good. The crab cakes Benedict is $21 for hollandaise sauce you cant taste, a decent poached egg, a sweet crab cake the size of a Sacagawea dollar and a hard sourdough puck of bread. Served with a side of sweet pickled peppers pico. It ended up like a sweet appetizer more than breakfast. It came with OBrian potatoes to fill you up I guess. It was just very much not what I expected. So if you want savory this isnt it. If you want something more like civiche this is for you. Though they really should do something about the bread.The atmosphere - typical bar in Cali, high ceiling, open concept, airy so that it sounds a million times louder than it should, and a ton of giant flat screen TVs. Good for a bar, not the best for brunch. Also parking leaves much to be desired, but thats the valley for you.Overall, not terrible, but not great.
The Local Peasant - Sherman Oaks Restaurant and...
14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423, United States
My wife and I are HUGE fans of another Antonia Lofaso joint, Dama, in downtown LA. So when we suddenly got great news on a random Wednesday and wanted to celebrate, we decided to give The Local Peasant a try. We quickly booked a reservation on Resy and headed north to Sherman Oaks.Dama sets a really high bar with its food, and for us The Local Peasant didnt get to that level. Id say its good, but not great.We started with cocktails and starters--if youre into whiskey youll definitely like the bar options. For a starter we ordered the Brussel sprouts, and they were good. Well charred so you got that crisp bite you want, but the balsamic glaze pulls the char back a bit behind the bitterness line, to make for a well-balanced plate.Moving on to main courses, we had a REALLY tough time deciding what to order, as there are many dishes that sound so good when reviewing the menu. Ultimately I settled on the turkey pot pie, because how often can you really get a good, scratch-made pot pie in LA? My wife ordered the fish & chips, and we got a side of charred broccolini to share as well. The fish & chips were definitely the better entree--thick-cut fries with some ENORMOUS pieces of fried fish. Probably the largest portion of fish in a fish & chips that Ive ever seen, honestly. Im sad to report, my pot pie was no bueno! If youre like me and eat with your eyes first, you see the server deliver the pot pie and youre like, Wow, this is gonna be epic! Crispy, flaky crust on top, and inside big chunks of turkey and carrots swimming in a creamy sauce. On point, right? WRONG. I couldnt put my finger on what was throwing the flavor off, but it was VERY acidic tasting, almost like someone had dumped like lime juice in the pot pie or something? The sauce inside the pot pie looked creamy but you got zero creamy notes when you actually tasted it. My wife confirmed, it tasted off to her as well. Also, the charred broccolini was anything but--there was zero char on them. Like, not not enough char, but literally NO char anywhere. It read more like it had been steamed than charred. It was still good, but its definitely a misprint to called it charred if thats how its usually served. Between the broccolini and the pot pie, we came away a bit disappointed.Service was a little slow at times, which I found odd considering there was hardly anyone there. But staff was friendly and accommodating for sure, especially the bartender with the big beard (I didnt get his name, sadly). He was chatting me up about our whiskey choices, and asked if I had tried one of the other kinds they offer, which I hadnt. He brought me a small amount of it in a glass, on the house, just so I could give it a try and we could compare it to the other whiskeys we had ordered. I thought that was really cool--definitely not something that happens every time you go out (especially in LA), so shout-out to that bartender!All in all, a good, but not great, experience, especially when compared to other Lofaso restaurant experiences. Although I would give it another chance on another night if I find myself in Sherman Oaks--there were many other dishes on the menu that sounded worth a try. Id say give The Local Peasant a try, just definitely avoid the pot pie, and remember to chat up your bartender!
The Vegan Joint - Woodland Hills
20855 Ventura Blvd #3, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, United States
THE VEGAN JOINT (Woodland Hills) is plain, simple and delicious. This partially underground location is part of a small chain established by Rattans P, in Culver City (2006). Five years later Rattans opened in Woodland Hills. Downtown LA came in 2015.The mostly organic, vegan menu is a mix of Asian and American comfort foods. I enjoyed my childhood favorite: fried chicken and pancakes. Yes, breaded and fried vegan chicken patties, with a stack of vegan pancakes, all to be smother within soy butter and maple syrup. (Sometimes life is fair.)The (soy) beef and sliced fried potatoes tastes remarkably like mamas Saturday dinner, only hers was made from chuck steak.The vegan Spring Rolls are as good as I remembered from Won Kow, a Chicago Chinese restaurant, my family visited most Sundays, during my childhood.The selection of soups, sandwiches, and wraps, all provide a satisfying, and delicious experience.Drop by on long or bad day. Look at the menu and order anything... anything. You wilI feel better.The alcove, with its ground level view of De Soto Avenue, provides a comfortable separation from lifes cacophony.Servers are knowledgeable and usually friendly. Although, at lunch time, this is a very busy place. Reservations are not accepted. Take-out is available and maybe the better choice.Parking underground is free, easy, and ADA compatible. Enter from Ventura Blvd, turn left (West), and drive under the building and make the first turn left (South) into the under building parking. The well marked restaurant door is on the West wall.Both the patio and indoor seating are wheelchair accessible, as is, the gender neutral bathroom.And yes, they have vegan cakes, cookies, soft drinks, coffee and tea.
Hummus Bar & Grill
18743 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356, United States
The HUMMUS BAR AND GRILL offers excellent Middle Eastern cuisine at moderate prices. I have been driving past this eatery for years, and not noticing it. Its hard to spot with trees and umbrellas camouflaging the entrance.This is a large neighborhood restaurant, with seating on the unbrella and tent protected, heated-cooled patio for 50 or so, plus the dog of your choice. Inside there are two dining rooms.Our server, Eli is knowledgeable, friendly, and asked a question I had never been asked before. What language do you wish for service? We chose English.Each table gets a set-up of pickled vegetables, olives, and Israeli spicy coleslaw. After being seated, a LP sized pita arrives from the kitchen, steaming hot. We tear servings, family style, from the community portion.Their menu offers seven varieties of hummus, twenty salads, and chicken hearts and livers. Also available are Gyros and several types of kabobs.As an appetizer, our table ordered hummus with toasted pine nuts. The presentation is bowl-shaped, with the center filled with toasted pine nuts. The serving, large enough for six, is smooth, mildly spiced, and delicious. And, of course, there is the unlimited, freshly baked pita. (Our table of four enjoyed two.)There are many vegetarian/vegan items on the menu. I ordered the Israeli salad. The large and mildly spiced salad contains cucumbers, red onions, red peppers, mint, and parsley. It is finished with a light olive oil and lemon juice dressing.The rest of our table ordered mega (chicken) schnitzel, chicken liver skewers, and chicken shawarma. The servings were large enough that almost half of each entree was boxed to take home. Astar, the manager, stopped by to see if everything is to our liking. It was.Now it is time for dessert. We ordered baklava and chocolate mousse. Unfortunately, neither dessert is vegan. However, the other three tablemates devoured the rich, wonderful sweetness.The menu is clearly marked for vegan, vegetarian, kosher and conventional proteins. Conventional proteins include: chicken, beef, and lamb. All may be prepared as kabobs, on skewers, broiled, or fried. Gluten free items are indicated. Chicken nuggets are on the childrens menu.Free parking is provided. Everything is wheelchair accessible including the bathrooms. There is underground parking to protect your car during the San Fernando Valleys summer days.Okay, I made a mistake not visiting this neighborhood restaurant. Ive had meals all over the world. And to miss one this good, just a few blocks from my front door, is unthinkable. As Judy Garland said, playing Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Theres no place like home. Who would have guessed?
Black Market Liquor Bar - Studio City Restauran...
11915 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, United States
I have been wanting to go here for a long time, but, despite working right up the street, this was the first opportunity. So, I must confess that I am a big fan of Chef Antonias, having watched her on Top Chef and the Food Network. She is an amazing chef with a great amount of charisma and charm, plus she looks a bit like my wife. With that being said, I was afraid of being disappointed, because I have been to restaurants of celebrity chefs that were much less than expected, Black Market lived up to the hype. The service was amazing, everyone was super friendly and attentive, food came out in the order we requested it, with perfect timing, allowing us to finish our apps prior to receiving the entrees.We started off with the Corn Fritters off the Happy Hour menu, perfection! They were light, flavorful, very well seasoned and not oily, like a lot of Fritters I have tried before. My son had 2 of the 3 ounce Sliders, cooker to the exact temp we asked for, juicy, flavorful with a perfectly toasted bun, only topping was Lettuce, come on hes only 9. My wife had the Penne and I had the Chicken Parm, both were amazing, again. Finally for dessert, we had the Churros, I love Churros and these were definitely among the best. The place is beautiful, has a true old pub feel to it, very charming.Be warned that it is a little pricey, $130 with tip for 3 of us, but definitely well worth the cost.The only complaints I can make is that it was very cold for my wife, not totally their fault, as it was raining and about 45 degrees outside, but maybe some heaters would have helped and parking is a bit difficult, while there are a lot of spaces in the area, meters and side streets, the area is very busy, so you are better off using the Valet. All in all, it was a phenomenal experience. The only thing that would have made it better would have been if Chef Antonia was there and we could have met her.If you are in the area, I would definitely recommend trying it.
Bamboo Cuisine - Restaurant & Bar - Chinese Foo...
14010 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91423, United States
Its always heartbreaking to write about a place you used to love- it used to be one of those places you told all your friends and fam about...... took out-of-towners to, to show off how awesome your neighborhood is, how upscale and yum the local hot spots are.And it used to be my go to place to celebrate special occasions.No Mas.Id like to blame it on Covid - but the truth is, as far back as 2018, there were already signs that the Ownership had either sold, or sold-out. There used to be 3 owners... now only one of the original remains, Joseph - and he seems to no longer enjoy his guests nor his own place. Rude might be a word to describe how is now is even with his most loyal customers.This also describes several of the hosts who sound downright unhappy to be taking your to go orders - no warm smile when you arrive to pick up your food - in fact, they may just absent-mindedly POINT AT YOUR BAG as if actually GREETING a paying customer who keeps them employed were too much of a strain.This past year, delivery orders have been wrong. If you call to describe the problem, they might work with you on a resolution - or they might argue with you that you are wrong (!)And actually DINING IN on most nights is a downright depressing experience. The decor has not been freshened or updated since a few years after it opened (back in 1990- 34 years ago), and the waitstaff are mostly silent, solemn, and disinterested. They recently lost their Head Chef to a new venture downtown, and it also shows.And all those things you USED to get with your entrees - a bowl of rice, jasmine tea, ice water...? GONE. Unless you want to pay for your rice ($4.00!!! For 2 scoops of white rice that costs them maybe 30 cents).OH - and all the things you would EXPECT for a single-entree dinner that costs $40+ at a nice Chinese Restaurant (chopsticks, plum sauce, spice mustard, napkins, crunchy noodles...?)FORGET IT. UNLESS YOU OUTRIGHT ASK - theyll send you home with your entree WITH NO CHOPSTICKS. Cause being stingy I guess helps keep them afloat, maybe. Or they just dont care enough to offer and ask you if youd like any of the items youd hope for from a classy restaurant.Parking still requires valet (though the restaurant itself is not that busy, a very popular sushi restaurant a few doors down now takes up all the street parking and back parking lots).My last order was a few days ago. I called the owner by name, was friendly, asked how he was. I was cut off with What do you want to order? I ordered. Realized Id forgotten to request chopsticks, call back - he hollers in Chinese to the staff to add chopsticks and then - HANGS UP ON ME. No, No problem, well add those, or even a Good bye. Just CLICK.Seriously? This after 34 years of loyal patronage?Do yourself a favor - go to the sushi restaurant up the street, or call any one of the 3 dozen other Chinese restaurants in Sherman Oaks who might actually treat you like your patronage matters. The food is fine - but at exhoribitant prices and sub-par service - not worth it anymore.Thank you.
sweetgreen
13003 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, United States
Hello, I just wanted to comment on something very unpleasant that could have happened to me today I felt so much humiliation ok !! #1 Im a food delivery worker #2 Im a woman I arrived at this prestigious restaurant I arrive I hope they attend to me a person who claims to be a manager comes kindly mind I told him my greetings, there is no answer, he continued, I ask about the order, he walks away and checks the order and tells me to deliver the first thing I ask, excuse me, could I use his bathroom, he does not answer me at all, and then he says wait for me, he imagines, I was peeing, it was horrible I put up with it too long not to tell him, come back, he didnt say anything to all of this, I felt too embarrassed ? the people sitting in front of me just looked at me, I walked to the bathroom like that, very embarrassed, everyone looked at me, I used the bathroom because I had 2 orders to deliver, they didnt give me I urinated in front of the restaurant please ? owners we are human I am a working woman I am Uber Eat I dont have a bathroom with me because Im driving I have to drink water I dont worry about that they always lend me the bathroom I have been working for almost 3 years driving day after day doing my job with pride and great performance !!! this black man denigrates me as a Latin woman all I ask for is respect ✊? for women we are ladies we do not deserve to be discriminated against we need to use your bathroom is my only request educate this gentleman they are also discriminated against and then never forget empathy love for your neighbor ???? ?please
Harvest Cafe
175 S Ventura Ave #104B, Ventura, CA 93001, United States
Lots of very nice vegan options. Very rare healthy/vegetarian restaurant that also serves beer & wine!