Dharma's Restaurant is a natural and organic vegetarian restaurant in Santa Cruz that has been serving quality vegetarian food to the community near and far since 1981. Dharma's is completely vegetarian with 95% of its items primarily vegan. The menu includes dishes from classic American cuisine, authentic Thai dishes, home-style Mexican foods and Japanese miso soups. The chefs here use as many items that are organic as possible, such as flours, vegetables, some fruits, wines, beers, lentils, beans, tofus and pastas. Extra virgin olive oil and cold press oils are used at every turn and, of course, Dharma's never uses preservatives! Known worldwide for its healthy, fresh, organic vegetarian foods, Dharma's is family friendly with a community oriented focus. Open daily, breakfast is served until noon each day. Seating is available outdoors near the beach in addition to inside the dining room, and Dharma also offers take out.