Best Casual Restaurants in Avila Beach

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Custom House

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Avila Beach

Booked 16 times today

Welcome! Our Central Coast beach-side location holds beautiful views with a casual atmosphere. An excellent dining experience is our top priority. Our menu has something for everyone…fresh fish, hand cut steaks, refreshing salads and our specialty appetizers. We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Come and have a drink at our cocktail bar, or dine on our outdoor patio while gazing out across the beautiful San Luis Bay.

2. Ocean Grill

4.0

Excellent(50)

Price: Expensive

• American • Avila Beach

Just steps from the sand, Ocean Grill Avila Beach offers pristine ocean views paired with the best of California Coastal Cuisine.

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3. Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

4.7

Exceptional(1364)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach

Booked 6 times today

Marisol translates to The Sun and the Sea; and no where is this more evident than through the flavors of the food. The menu at Marisol has been developed as New Spanish-American Cuisine. As the premier choice of Pismo Beach restaurants, all of the dishes at Marisol are prepared with a soulful touch by Chef Troy Tolbert and Pastry Chef Derek Brown, featuring produce from fields of local farmers, seafood fresh off the boats of local fishermen, and naturally raised meats and poultry. The wine list for Marisol is awarded by Wine Spectator and has an amazing Selection of wines by the glass page with many local wines from Monterey to Santa Barbara County. For the finest oceanfront dining experience, try our award-winning Pismo Beach California restaurant Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa. For hotel information, please visit https://cliffshotelandspa.com/

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4. F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House

3.8

Excellent(1502)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Pismo Beach

F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House offers the best authentic ranch style cooking and atmosphere teamed up with high spirited service and genuine western hospitality. Ocean view dining, private banquet hall, and Bruce's private saloon on our ocean view deck! Live music every Friday and Saturday in our saloon with a cozy fire place. A dining experience that will leave life time memories!

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5. Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn

4.5

Awesome(1944)

Price: Expensive

• American • San Luis Obispo

Booked 65 times today

The Copper Café is popular with tourists and locals alike for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in a warm and charming atmosphere. Copper counters, rich Bavarian woods, and lovely natural lighting will transport you to a quaint European village. Our Madonna Inn Bakery, featuring world-famous cakes, pies, cookies, along with French and Danish pastries remains open and available for walk-in and pre-ordered items.

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6. Japanese Restaurant Goshi

4.9

Exceptional(537)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • San Luis Obispo

Booked 2 times today

Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo downtown, serving authentic Japanese food starting from Sushi and traditional tei-shoku. Don't forget to enjoy soothing sake and Japanese beer!

7. Ada's Fish House

4.7

Exceptional(232)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 11 times today

Ada's Fish House is a family owned and operated establishment, boasting fresh fish and seafood in a relaxed atmosphere. Ada's offers classic coastal dishes with an East Coast influence such as crab cakes and lobster rolls with mouth watering specialties of Pacific Coast Halibut, local snapper, and seafood pasta. Ada's sources fresh seafood daily in order to provide the highest quality product to their customers. Executive Chef and owner, Douglas MacMillan, is always introducing new and exciting dishes - simple and fresh. A mostly local wine list and full bar await your arrival.

8. Bear & The Wren

4.8

Exceptional(132)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • San Luis Obispo

Booked 26 times today

A kindly-crafted wood fired eatery combining modern style with an aged finish. Located at The Creamery Marketplace, tucked behind the intersection of Higuera and Nipomo Streets, we offer an experience unlike any other. Our open-concept kitchen boasts an impressive wood fired oven were we craft hand-made Neapolitan style pizzas to order. Soft lighting, low music, and a relaxed atmosphere can be found throughout our indoor dining space. Garage style doors roll up to reveal outdoor dining on our bricked patio where heaters warm up the cooler months and an upbeat, lively feeling resonates throughout the spring and summer seasons. Full service is available at the bar, seating is first come, first serve. We welcome you to join us for dinner, Tuesday-Saturday from 4-10pm.Please Note: Our seating is a mix of tall tables with barstool style seating, as well as standard height tables with traditional chairs. Our outdoor patio also includes two large tables with bench style seating.

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9. Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo

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4.5

Awesome(31)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • San Luis Obispo

Booked 44 times today

Lure Fish House is a family-owned restaurant featuring fresh and sustainable seafood from trusted sources. Local and organic ingredients are used whenever possible. Join us for a delicious and fun seafood experience.

10. Mama's Meatball

4.6

Exceptional(1128)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Luis Obispo

Booked 12 times today

There are many Italian Restaurants in San Luis Obispo, but if you're looking for a truly authentic Italian dining experience, then you should consider Mama's Meatball Restaurant. Rated among the best San Luis Obispo restaurants, Mama's Meatball uses the freshest, quality ingredients grown locally to create some of the most outstanding dishes you could find in San Luis Obispo eateries. For your convenience, Mama's Meatball offers dine-in, takeout and delivery service. Mama's Meatball is one of the few restaurants near Mission San Luis Obispo, and a block away from hotels in downtown San Luis Obispo to offer private dining options and banquet accommodations for corporate parties and family celebrations. Click here to request a quote for your next private event. Check Out Charity Water! https://www.charitywater.org/mamas-meatball

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Kelly
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a wonderful dinner. The stuffed chicken dish was amazing! And the chopped wedge salad had a nice twist to a classic salad with the addition of fried shallots. Would definitely return their again!
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Custom HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Avila Beach
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4.3
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Anne
San Francisco Bay Area •20 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
From the greeting at the check in, to the bartender, to EVERY single person we encountered, the kindness, enthusiasm and excellent service was amazing!! Highly recommend!
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Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and SpaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Pismo Beach
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4.7
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Scott
California Central Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 11, 2024
Highly recommend making reservations if you’re planning to go. Wait times can be a little long. We had reservations and got seated right away. Food was delicious, and the portions were very generous for price point. Staff was super friendly and everyone seemed to help each other. Will be dining there again for dinner.
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Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna InnPrice: Expensive• American• San Luis Obispo
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4.5
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Kimberly
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 2, 2024
Our meals were delicious. There is an early bird special during the week for $30. Prices on the menu are cash prices. If a credit card is used a 3.95% fee is added. Staff are personable and fun.
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F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining HousePrice: Moderate• Steak• Pismo Beach
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3.8
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Peggy
San Francisco Bay Area •32 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 7, 2024
Our service person (I’m pretty sure her name was Shannon) was the best eVer. I felt like I knew her forever. She was fun and efficient and you are lucky to have her..
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Ocean GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Avila Beach
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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Custom House

2. Ocean Grill

3. Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

4. F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House

5. Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn

6. Japanese Restaurant Goshi

7. Ada's Fish House

8. Bear & The Wren

9. Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo

10. Mama's Meatball

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