"Saturday Morning Brunch"   My Rating
7 THEMOVIERA D	Posted on: Tuesday, September 22, 2009
	Review: I highly recommend their Saturday Morning Brunch which is the only time you can get the fruit bowl with macadamia nut cream (vegan). It is very unique and tasty. If you can't make the brunch I say try the savory wrap. The creamy tofu sauce is so tasty it's unreal. The service has always been great and the owner seems genuine. The atmosphere is also tranquil. A fun place to enjoy some great food!   Pros: Savory Wrap * Friendly Staff * Saturday Brunch Cons: * *
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"Always hot, always fresh. Avoid cheese dishes."   My Rating
2 VeggieMon	Posted on: Sunday, May 03, 2009
	Review: I've been a GT regular for a few years and I really like the food and wait staff. I have nothing really to add to the existing positive reviews. Important - and shocking - note: a few weeks ago I went to the GT and their special was a "vegetarian" lasagna. OK, cheese, fine. Also listed on the special's ingredients list is "parmesan cheese." Uh...huh? ALL Parmesan cheese contains rennet which is definitely NOT vegetarian in any way, shape, or form. I needled the server about this and she was totally clueless. Of course I followed on by asking about the ingredients in their other cheeses and she couldn't answer the question. Naturally I was not thrilled, so caveat emptor. If you're a very careful vegetarian like I am you'll avoid any GT dishes that contain cheese.   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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"Harmony never tasted so good"   My Rating
2 Illiniry	Posted on: Sunday, July 13, 2008
	Review: The Green Temple is an excellent choice for anyone that wishes to eat healthy without compromising taste and variety. I have explored much of the menu and have been more than satisfied with almost all dishes. The Savory Gold and Tostaditas are among my favorites. The soups change frequently and are never overly salty. Also ask about the specials of the day. The restaurant itself is cozy and peacefully set in a tucked away corner of the Riviera Village. I typically order my food to-go, but when I dine-in, I always find a table in the back outdoor patio.   Pros: Unique menu * Healthy * Jr portions available Cons: Slow dine-in service * closed Mondays *
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"beautiful restaurant"   My Rating
29 skymonkey	Posted on: Saturday, June 21, 2008
	Review: the tranquil garden-like setting is definitely the best part about the restaurant. it is a beautiful place to have a pleasant meal and conversation. the food was good, but not exceptional. from previous reviews, the service seems to be hit and miss. we found the service to be quite good, as it wasn't too busy at the time.   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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"Food and Environment is Great,"   My Rating
2 Guest1	Posted on: Friday, January 11, 2008
	Review: I just read the review where some customers were treated badly. The food at Green Temple is terrific, the decor nirvanic, the service...lol, very independent. I am a caucasion female and a fairly regular customer. Last year during the holidays I arrived with my party 15 minutes prior to closing (I didn't realize this) and they refused to serve us. Frankly, they were rude about our having sat ourselves down. Being a very independent person, myself, I've learned to overlook the occasionally cranky waiters and simply enjoy everything else. Particularly since I've had lovely conversations on other occasions from the same cranky waiters. Food not to miss: Blue Plate Special (watch out for the dairy enzymes in the homemade veggie patty), Bowl of Green, and Veggie Steamer (the last two for the yummy tofu sauce alone!)   Pros: Beach location * Yummy, healthy food non-vegans will love * Gorgeous decor Cons: Moody wait-staff * *
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"POOR SERVICE"   My Rating
6 ben rand	Posted on: Tuesday, December 18, 2007
	Review: I get the sense that if you are not "cool," by the definition of the Green Temple's owner, the service you get is pretty shabby. Not just my opinion--several friends (of color, I might add) that patronized this establishment when they visted me had the same experience. I guess the East Indian decor, etc. is for show only. The treatment meted out to visitors of color is not ethnic=friendly.   Pros: * * Cons: POOR SERVICE * RUDE OWNERS * LIMITED MENU
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"Green Temple Rocks"   My Rating
4 happy veggie	Posted on: Friday, August 24, 2007
	Review: The trip by itself may be worth it. The beach in Catalina was beautiful...when you can see it. We spotted a public area and stayed there for about an hour. After we had our fill of the ocean air, we went looking for Green Temple, we found it ensconced in a forest of condos and chic beauty shops and streets lined with palm trees manicured to the exact height and shape. The restaurant is mostly an outdoor courtyard sectioned here and there with a small water fountain in the middle. That's correct, it is all outdoors, but it's very nicely covered. You do not feel cramped at all, but I imagine that the place will only sit about 40 people. Take a sweater or sweatshirt. The sea breeze can be brisk. The place reminded me of the courtyard of Kalachandji's, the vegetarian Hare Krishna restaurant in Dallas. The "decor", what little there is of it, touches upon Indian themes, which makes me suspect that the owner, clearly British, is steeped in Eastern philosophy. His website talks about organic farming, sustainability, and helping local farmers. I love this "big picture" take. Many vegetarians, like me, are ethical vegetarians. We do it to promote animal rights and environmental sustainability. And, thus, we seek out vegetarian cuisine. But many restaurants that offer vegetarian food are not of like mind or spirt. They may be offshoots of a big corporations or they offer their foods with an attitude. This place exudes peace. Once we had a table, the service was wonderful (our waiter, a former surfer, was patient, polite, and smiling) and the food came in quick succession. We dined here three nights in a row and each night the food was dreamy. There was a different house special each night, and we sample a couple. I would have to rank the following as our favorites: the enchiladas (My mom is Mexican, and I can't even approximate the sauce), the salads (all were generous and fresh, even the Sproutada), the burgers (homemade and with the consistency of a thick, moist cooky and with the slight taste of nuts), and dessert (a heavenly thick macademia nut cake/pie with chocolate and coconut topping). There is a ubiquitous tofu sauce that comes with just about everything. My wife and I liked it, but not our daughter.   Pros: Food and Ambiance * Owner/Wait Staff * Environmental Sustainability Cons: Sometime Long Wait * Hard to Tell Seating policy *
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"Still think about it in NYC"   My Rating
13 JenniferF	Posted on: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
	Review: Went to Green Temple on a visit to CA - I actually looked it up on Happy Cow before going. Lovely spot and seemed really peaceful, food was great. If I lived there I would definitely be a regular. Big portions and one of the dressings/sauces is among the best I've ever had. Shockingly clean bathroom.   Pros: great food * good selection/variety * atmosphere Cons: * *
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"Great food, bad service."   My Rating
GUEST	Posted on: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
	Review: I can walk to this place, am veg., and avoid going here like the plague. I'll order takeout, in fact, I have their number programmed into my cell phone, but the service is bad every time I go there. If the place is busy, forget getting your food in a decent amount of time, expect attitude if you ask for something, especially getting a refill on your water or iced tea (jamaica, which is really good stuff). I like the sproutada, although I've never had anything bad from there, I am always disappointed when I don't order the sproutada. Save yourself the hassle and get it to go, though.   Pros: Great food * * Cons: A little pricey * Terrible Service *
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"A sanctuary in Redondo"   My Rating
2 jcpenick	Posted on: Saturday, February 17, 2007
	Review: I've been going to the Green Temple with my family for years. The staff knows just how to make you feel comfortable and the food is delicious. In times of greatest sorrow they have been a comfort. In times of joy they've been there to laugh with you. I can't say more than what other reviews have already said. Please visit for yourself. The food is excellent. The atmosphere is happy and healing. You will leave refreshed, recharged, and renewed.   Pros: Vegan friendly * delicious, healthy food * relaxing atmosphere Cons: * *
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"Highly Recommended"   My Rating
296 Chia	Posted on: Wednesday, May 24, 2006
	Review: Stepping into the Green Temple is like stepping into a garden paradise. Everywhere you look, you see something beautiful -- mosaic tile-top tables, Indian tapestries, stone buddha statues, colorful plants, a water fountain, and people enjoying themselves. The menu is extensive and varied. We decided on two entrees: The Blue Plate and the Broccoli Loaf. The first consisted of a house-made veggie patty and mashed potatoes both generously covered in a rich mushroom gravy accompanied by steamed broccoli. The second entree was a tenderly baked Broccoli Loaf served with organic black beans, steamed greens, and a creamy dressing. Both entrees were very delicious, flavorful, and filling. The entrees also came with a choice of salad or soup. We chose the salad + an organic house-made tahini dressing, and that was yummy, too. Although we didn't stay for tea, The Green Temple offers an extensive herbal tea menu which is perfect for a relaxing afternoon hang-out.   Pros: delcious food * friendly service * good value Cons: * *
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