Wondering where to grab dinner on Saturday before heading over to the After Party? Worry not, WordCampers, we’ve got you covered. Check out our stack of nine great eateries within a 15-minute drive. All of them feature family-friendly dining experiences and offer vegetarian options.

Vegan Restaurants

1. Seabirds Kitchen

Google Star rating: 4.7/5
Claim to fame: Purple Potato Taquitos
Gluten-free options: Yes

“Since 2010, Seabirds has been on a mission to push the boundaries of vegan cuisine. As we’ve grown from a food truck into our current restaurants, our artisan approach has remained true… We are constantly experimenting with new ingredients and techniques to create dishes that elevate plant-based food beyond the standard.“

2. Plant Power Fast Food

Google Star Rating: 4.3/5
Claim to fame: Vegetarian Bacon Cheese Burger
Gluten-free options: Yes
Raw options: Yes

“How about burgers, fries, salads, shakes, and other tasty treats made entirely without the use of animal products, GMO’s or artificial ingredients and served to you in 100% biodegradable materials? …We warmly invite you to come on by and enjoy a delicious meal or snack that’s kind to our animal friends, easy on the planet and good for the body you live in.“

Omnivore Restaurants

3. Wide Eyes Open Palms

Google Star rating: 4.8/5
Claim to fame: Market Grain Bowl (GF)
Gluten-free options: Yes
Vegan options: Yes

“One barista and one chef, passionate about seasonality and sustainability, living the dream each and every day. We currently rotate between Heart, Ritual, Tectonic, Augie’s and a variety of… coffee roasters with sustainable practices and direct trade relationships. We use 100% eco cleaning products and dish soap.”

4. Creme De La Crepe

Google Star Rating: 4.5/5
Claim to fame: C’est La Vie
Gluten-free options: Yes
Vegan options: Yes

Creme De La Crepe is a crowded, delightful indoor-outdoor restaurant known for its expansive menu of sweet and savory crepes, build-your-own customizable crepes and delicious fondue. They use gluten-free crepe batter in their dinner crepes and their desserts are served with handmade whipped creme.

5. Broadway Pizza and Grill

Google Star rating: 4.5/5
Claim to fame: The BW

“Broadway Pizza and Grill has become a neighborhood institution, specializing in classic Italian fare straight from old family recipes, as well as a wide variety of American standards– most notably, the locally famous sandwiches. The restaurant offers a warm dining experience, perfect for relaxing with a craft beer, or fine wine.”

6. Naree Thai

Google Star Rating: 4.5/5
Claim to fame: Delicious Red Curry

“Naree Thai restaurant is the premier Thai restaurant in Long Beach. Specializing in exotic Thai curry, fried rice, noodles, and specialty fish dishes, you will find a rich depth of flavors infused into every bite… Naree features dishes created with tofu, vegetable, chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, scallop, fish, seafood, and even vegetarian duck.”

7. Hole Mole 

Google Star Rating: 4.4/5
Claim to fame: Rosarito Tacos

“Holé Molé restaurants serve Mexican-inspired favorites, what we consider to be ‘Southern California Comfort Food.’ …(Holé Molé) blends our secret Ensenada batter and crema; marinates our asada, chicken, and al pastor; slow cooks our enchilada sauce, mole sauce, and salsas, and makes fresh guacamole, fried ice cream, flanquitos.”

8. Sapporo Sushi

Google Star Rating: 4.3/5
Claim to fame: Kumiai Oyster

“On the frontier of Japanese fusion restaurants… We promise you the freshest seafood, meat and produce. The fun & friendly atmosphere of the sushi bar and the beautiful presentation of each dish with their remarkable and distinctive flavors have made us an experience that inspires our guests to return again and again.”

9. EJ Malloy’s

Google Star Rating: 4.3/5
Claim to fame: Fish & Chips

EJ Malloy’s is a favorite local sports bar grill and Happy Hour pub. Diners gather ’round for Monday Night Football and Dodgers games. Their menu is stacked with the 3 B’s – buffalo wings, burgers, and beer – and they’re open every day. The kitchen closes at 10 pm on Saturday and 9 pm on Sunday.