# Best Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in the South Bay

> Plant-based spots and veggie-friendly menus across the South Bay.

Category: Food & Drink · Last updated: October 24, 2026 · Source: https://southbayscoop.com/guides/best-vegan-vegetarian-south-bay

## 1. The Green Temple

- City: Redondo Beach
- Address: 1700 South Catalina Avenue, Suite 103, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
- Website: https://www.greentemple.net/

This vegetarian restaurant sources produce from local farms and prepares most menu items in-house.

## 2. lil' Vegerie

- City: Redondo Beach
- Address: 800 South Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 6A, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
- Website: https://www.lilvegerie.com/

The entirely vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free menu features bowls, salads, and freshly crafted juices.

## 3. Happy Veggie

- City: Redondo Beach
- Address: 709 North Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
- Website: https://happyveggie.co/

Entirely plant-based Vietnamese-inspired dishes include pho, pad Thai, spring rolls, and tofu specialties.

## 4. The Grain Cafe

- City: Redondo Beach
- Address: 715 North Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
- Website: https://www.orderthegraincafe.com/

Plant-based choices include tofu omelettes, tempeh bacon, dairy-free pizzas, and breakfast served all day.

## 5. RICE

- City: Manhattan Beach
- Address: 820 Manhattan Avenue, Suite 105, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Website: https://www.ricemb.com/full-menu

This gluten-free, vegan-friendly Japanese restaurant offers brown-rice sushi alongside seafood dishes.

## 6. The Rockefeller — Manhattan Beach

- City: Manhattan Beach
- Address: 1209 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Website: https://www.eatrockefeller.com/menus?menu=happy-hour

Vegetarian-friendly selections include roasted vegetable flatbread, guacamole with chips, and zucchini fries.

## 7. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

- City: El Segundo
- Address: 2301 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 1125, El Segundo, CA 90245
- Website: https://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/locations/ca/el-segundo

Although primarily a steakhouse, this location explicitly offers vegetarian options for mixed-diet dining groups.

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