My companion and I had the buffet lunch at Gaia's Garden. I got the blue plate special and my companion had the same with added soup. If you have a very hearty appetite (or are a teen-aged boy), it pays to take the all-you-can eat option.

The resturant has a pleasant indoor seating area and a small outdoor area. we chose to sit indoors.

There was an extensive salad bar, with several kinds of greens, other veggies and garnishes of seeds, fake bacon bits, croutons, etc. and several dressings. Hot dishes included polenta with tomato sauce, roasted root veggies, pasta rice and cooked veggies. There were two soup choices, two types of bread and two desserts. The food was very tasty, and the bill was under $18 for the two of us. If we're in the area again, we would definitely return there.

We were staying in Santa Rosa with relatives and looked for a Vegan place to eat. This place was good. Quite a selection and not overpriced. The food was great.

Come for lunch, as the dinner is more money with not many more food options. Everything is fresh and flavorful, and they have yummy tapioca puddings and coconut desserts!

Enjoyed two meals here (so far) - all you can eat. Everything we had was vegan and delicious! The vegan soups are sooo good. Mostly Indian in flavor, but not too spicy and very flavorful. Hope to go back soon!

Dining at Gaia's Garden was a very pleasant experience starting with its welcoming staff when I walked in. The buffet consisted of a sizable salad area with a variety of fixin's, such as 3 different greens, bean sprouts, olives, shredded beets, carrots, and so on. They offer several varieties of dressings, which are also for sale by the jar. The hot bar had 6 items and 2 soups. There were 2 types of breads and 2 desserts. All of the serving trays were kept full, and the food areas clean. I overheard the owner tell someone that the produce is all organic. Everything I had was well prepared and tasty. The restaurant has a large, very clean seating area, which is nicely decorated and well lit. Pleasant, soft instrumental music was playing in the background; a nice change from eateries that tune into a radio station and you get to hear mattress commercials. There is also a small outdoor dining area. There is one restroom, which is large, clean and well stocked.

The buffet changes daily. It's primarily Indian fare but they have some Italian food as well. I like the almond dressing so much that I just like a huge plate of salad but I also really liked their corn bread.

This is one of my favorite places to eat! It is reasonably priced, close to home, and has a simple but delicious menu!

We already really enjoyed Gaia's Garden when it was Govinda's but wanted more vegan options. Now they have them, in fact they have nights that are specifically vegan. The food seems better than ever, and although not organic they purchase from a well respected local grower that does not use pesticides. The food is prepared with love, and it shows.

Govinda's is now Gaia Garden. We arrived, after calling, to find the entre plates on the buffet table to be empty. It did not look like they were going to be refilled soon. There was plenty of salad if that is all you were looking for. We not stay so I can not review the food.