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The Green Temple

1700 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 944-4525
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Ranked #4 of 152 restaurants in Redondo Beach
Price range: $1 - $20
Cuisines: Vegetarian
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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Los Angeles, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

I love this place... I live nearby, so I probably go there once a month, but I especially like to take out-of-town visitors here because it is so unique. It is a vegetarian/vegan(?) place and they don't serve alcohol, so keep that in mind when you decide whom to take. But again, the food is out of this world delicious... More

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Redondo Beach, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

Our favorite restaurant in Redondo Beach. The decor and atmosphere are enchanting, the food healthy and delicious, the people friendly and wonderful. We go there regularly. Our kids took us there some years ago and we've been regulars ever since.

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Redondo Beach, CA
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33 reviews 33 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

Just a few blocks from the beach, in Riviera Village, this is an enchanting respite from the usual loud, plastic places...the Green Temple is serene with it's trickling water fountain, colourfully cushioned seats, and menu full of healthy choices. The staff is friendly, and the food is as tasty as it is healthy. My family has long been fans of... More

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Salinas, CA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

The menu items immediately reminded me of THE SPOT vegetarian restaurant in Hermosa Beach. Apparently there is some connection, but the waiter was vague when asked. The meals were fine but the portions were a bit small. The place is a hole in the wall so adjacent diners' conversations will become part of your elevated consciousness--undoubtedly elevated by the useless... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

This very low-key restaurant consistently delivers excellent food and service with adorable accents. As an omnivore, I am impressed with the many tasty vegetarian options to choose from, all of which leave me full. Everyone's super friendly and there is no "attitude" if you are not a vegetarian, so just let the good food and chillness wash over you and... More

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Redondo Beach, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

This place has the BEST vegetarian food!! I love all of their fresh soups and veggies. They also have amazing fresh baked bread. The tofu sauce is amazing as well. I could eat at this place every day!

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2012 via mobile

We don't know of a single vegetarian-exclusive restaurant in our area in England. We stumbled across the Green Temple while wandering towards the beach, and it came highly recommended by the lovely owner of "m'pressions", the new-age style store next door (check it out. Wonderful shop!) My partner is vegetarian, and having a menu where everything on it was available... More

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Redondo Beach, California
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2012

the owners, there great people and all the staff are really cool.Besides the hospitality and ambiance, the food is delicious.I have been coming here for years and im not even a vegetarian, just really fresh organic tasty food.I have turned on many hardcore meat eaters to their meatloaf,I always feel revived after a visit from the temple.It has a rad... More

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See 4 more reviews by idlehands26 for Redondo Beach
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2012

Love this Zen place in Hollywood Rivera ,a must for veggies ,Heads up opens at 5 for dinner only it is awake off of The Spot in Hermosa Beach (divorce) then sold to employee owned really worth a try for a different flavor.Even my 8 yr old googled up all her food:) ^^^^

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Chicago, Illinois
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Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2012

We went to this restaurant because of the good Tripadvisor rating. I have to say, our host and server was absolutely lovely. The food was so bland, it just tasted horrible. The veggie patties had a horrendous texture. Jellyfied sauces. Worst meal I had in years....bland, bland, bland. Mashed potatoes were obviously microwaved. Horrible. 100$ for four...expensive for what it... More

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