Est. Jul 2014 a modern vegetarian cuisine restaurant. Menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes including items such as mushroom tacos, grilled polenta with braised garbanzo and baby okra, and pickled radish and summer squash. Makes a rose petal kombucha. Interior has an industrial and natural wood feel. The landscape is tropical. Reported to serve honey January 2024. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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1919 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, California, USA, 93109
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127 Reviews
First Review by steveveg
wegan
Points +125
The best - Edit
The food here is delicious with some interesting and unusual ingredients. I have enjoyed everything that I tried. Most items are vegan and there is a V on the menu next to these items. Some dishes contain real cheese like the lasagna, unfortunately. It's a nicely decorated location with ample outdoor and indoor seating.
Read moreI don’t think they use real cheese anymore, updated 6/20
Pros: tasty and beautiful
Cons: a bit on the rich side. parking can be tricky
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vegan_mouse
Points +1397
A piece of heaven. - Edit
This place is so amazing. Their presentation is beautiful and artistic. The food is incredible. I would go there just for the Herbal Coffee. It's delicious!! This is a perfect spot to bring non-vegan friends and family, to celebrate birthdays or a romantic anniversary.
Read morePros: Great selection of coffees and teas, Presentation 👌
Cons: A bit pricey
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marriedavegan
Points +450
Tasty in Santa Barbara - Edit
Really nice menu, lots of variety. Been here several times, everything we tried was great. Staff is very friendly. The tacos and empennadas were especially good. So is the baklava. A bit pricy but so is most of Santa Barbara. The only bad thing is the parking is awful.
Read morePros: Diverse menu, Very tasty, Friendly staff
Cons: Very limited parking, Pricy
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pmalos
Points +25
Wonderful vegan meal - Edit
The entire menu is vegan. A wide variety of delicious dishes, nice atmosphere and service. Memorable.
Read morePros: All vegan , Great service, fast
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veg-jen
Points +29
Yummy & chic - Edit
Everything on the menu looked good. The empanadas were delicious. The wine list was very good too!
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JeremyLaLonde
Points +573
Fantastic - Edit
I walked an hour both ways to try this place out and it was worth it. Wish I was staying closer so I could go again. Giant portions and delicious meals. Everything plant based!
Read morePros: All vegan options , Huge portions, Great prices
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AvaW
Points +110
Delcious Vegan Food & Fantastic Service - Edit
Great food and fantastic service. I asked our server, Fatima, for no extra oil (as little as possible) and no salt where possible. She (and the kitchen) were very accommodating. Our food was delicious. Service was friendly and prompt. Food is all vegan. We will be back when we're in Santa Barbara next time. Thank you for a great meal!😄
Read moreIt's nestled between the 7-11 and a gas station and a bit hard to spot from the street. Parking is a bit limited, but it's worth it for the great food and service.
Pros: All Vegan Delicious Food, Friendly & Prompt Service, Accommodated special request of limited oil & salt
Cons: Hard to see from street between 7-11 & gas station, Parking might be a slight challenge
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AlineAnhaia
Points +971
Delicious - Edit
I definitely recommend this place.
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JuanRuas
Points +284
Loved it - Edit
The food in here is delicious!
Read moreCons: It can be difficult to find a place to park
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RomanB
Points +37
Delicious - Edit
I got a good service, great food and a nice place outside. Recommended to taste.
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TrevorS
Points +956
Good & huge - Edit
Cute restaurant isolated from the road by a wall of flowers and plants. Offers mostly texmex veg*n food, including an ENORMOUS (and good!) burrito.
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ronitw
Points +689
Excellent Lunch! - Edit
Sharing Street Tacos, Empanadas, burrito and California Salad among 4 friends was great! Our lunch order kind of got lost, so the server apologized and they took an item off the bill! We did not notice the delay as we were chatting away over Chai and wine. This is definitely a place to go back to.
Read morePros: Excellent food and service
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ktom
Points +33
Wonderful place with mostly vegan food. - Edit
Everything is tasty and the atmosphere is nice. You would never know that the restaurant is between a gas station and a convenience store, even while sitting outside! Most of the food is vegan, but a couple of dishes aren't. I go whenever I'm in Santa Barbara, and I've never had a bad experience.
Read morePros: Beautiful planting in outdoor area, Many vegan options, Interesting menu
Cons: Sitting outside at sunset is hard on the eyes!
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prooproo
Points +104
my favorite restaurant - Edit
everything on the menu here is so fresh, zesty and tasty. love the fusion street tacos and the polenta fries. even my omnivore husband loves coming here!
Read morePros: outdoor seating is dog friendly, food is fresh but fast, good wine selection appropos of the area
Cons: main room gets too loud for normal conversation
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ParceusP
Points +224
Overpriced and just OK - Edit
The food at Mesa Verde is good. Nothing really special but cute decorated.
Read moreWe sat outside on a sticky wodden-table. Our waiters came and nearly threw the dishes & glasses onto the table...with a loud “bump!”.
But the one thing that really was ridiculous were the prices. It was a party of 3 and we paid spherical $170! For good food. Even in L.A., Miami or NYC you’ll get more for your money.
Overall, it would have been nice without the astronomical prices and nervoud waiters.
Pros: Good food...like a 6.5/10, Outdoor seating
Cons: Freakin’ expensive! , Harsh waiters
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kate.m.spaulding
Points +20
awesome! - Edit
A fully vegan restaurant with tons of delicious food from cheese boards to salads to sandwiches to pastas. Even my non-vegan friends enjoy!
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AlexaCappelli
Points +91
Great spot. - Edit
We got the green rice bowl and the lasagna and they were both 4 star quality!! I gave it 5 because the service was amazing. Our waitress was so happy and helpful, and gave us lots of good tips when going over the menu. We also get the chocolate cake for dessert. A little on the smaller side but still delicious with the chocolate mousse it comes with 😍😭. Must try!
Read morePros: Soooo many options, Price efficient , Awesome staff!
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RicoI
Points +18
Großartig, einfach großartig! - Edit
Absolut empfehlenswert, ein Muss für vegane Tourist_innen und Natives, die Atmosphäre ist wunderbar, das Essen vorzüglich, die Getränkeauswahl außerordentlich groß und der Service wirklich toll. Ich komme sehr, sehr gerne immer wieder.
Read morePros: Ausschließlich veganes Angebot, Guter, freundlicher, super-schneller Service, Große Auswahl an Weinen und Bieren
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onavegantip
Points +22
Amazing - Edit
We went here back in May 2018 and it’s up there with the best vegan food we’ve ever had. It was so good we went there three times in two days (we were just passing through SB).
Read moreCan’t recommend this enough; it’s worth a trip to SB for this restaurant alone.
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BrendaForsythe
Points +122
Great food and great atmosphere! Imaginative and creative dishes. - Edit
Been here a few times now. Delicious food, creatively presented. Best vegan cheese I’ve ever had anywhere! Outdoor patio dining available also.
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Ozuky
Points +51
Everything - Edit
Everything is vegan. Food so freaking delicious. Best vegan food so far 💚😋 12/2017
Read moreWe got back again in 4/2019 and still my number #1 vegan restaurant in USA. Love everything, food is delicious, staff is friendly and costumer service to 💯.
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sydzack
Points +83
Best Resturant in Santa Barbara - Edit
Just go... the food is beyond amazing. The quality, the presentation, the creativity is unparalleled to anything else in Santa Barbara!!
Read morePros: Fresh creative recipes, amazing taste and super fresh produce, great desserts and service
Cons: some cheese on the menu
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cookiemonster
Points +1141
Good, a little bland - Edit
It's slim pickings for good vegan fare in Santa Barbara so I hesitate to give only 4 stars, it was nice to see a full, varied, unique vegan menu and the food was good. It was a little bland.
Read moreThe exception was the cheese platter which had the most cheddar-y cheese I've tasted since going vegan (20 plus years). We got the green risotto which was part of a chefs challenge and a mushroom alfredo. Both were missing a little spicing and salting. As well, I don't think I need any more green peas for some time.
We had a nice meal, thankful for actual vegan food, and happy to support them, but can't say 5 stars.
Pros: Lots of unique options , Fully vegan the night we were there
Cons: Could be more flavourful , Expensive
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Veggieactingchic
Points +72
Very good lots of options - Edit
Most menu items are entirely plant based. I chose the Impossible Burger Burrito and it was delish!! Moderately spicey for spice lovers, might be a tad too spicey for those who don’t like heat. I recommend sharing it with someone because it is absolutely GIGANTIC. Oh and a bit salty if you are watching sodium.
Read morePros: Mostly vegan, Beautiful presentation , Creative options
Cons: Large portion , Salty
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aner1kind17
Points +1223
Good - Edit
Really nice food in rustic atmosphere. Recommend
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meowmeowmeow
Points +129
Delicious and classy! - Edit
We had a date night here when visiting Santa Barbara and enjoyed a wonderful meal - polenta fries for an appy, moroccan stew special and grilled cheese for the main course, and baklava that was to die for for dessert!
Read morePros: Creative dishes
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vani.kln
Points +64
Sooo delicious food - Edit
I haven’t eaten something so good for a long time ! Awesome
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Fresh meals
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