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A photo of Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa restaurant
1. Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa
4.8
Exceptional(1386)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach
Booked 27 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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2. Gardens of Avila Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(959)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 13 times today
The Gardens Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, a favorite spot for locals as well as travelers, is situated in a beautiful garden setting in the Avila Valley. Savor the flavors of the award-winning contemporary California cuisine inspired by the surrounding local wine country.
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3. Ventana Grill
4.7
Exceptional(3236)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Pismo Beach
Booked 56 times today
Discover the cool, coastal world of Ventana Grill.With an atmosphere that channels the four elements, Ventana Grill in Pismo Beach immerses guests in the enchanting pleasures of the natural world. Dine surrounded by the rhythmic serenade of waves crashing on the beach below. The stylish dining room sits perched on a coastal bluff, treating guests to an endless view of azure blue and rich red sunsets.
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4. Vista Steak and Seafood
4.7
Exceptional(1791)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Pismo Beach
Booked 44 times today
Vista Steak and Seafood is located on the bluffs in Pismo Beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Featuring all natural hormone free steaks and fresh seafood, this coastal dining one of a kind restaurant has something that will sure to please everyone. Reservations are highly recommended. We gladly accept reservations for parties of 6 or less via Open Table. Please call the restaurant directly for parties of 7 or more ~ 805-556-9000. We will do our best to accommodate seating requests however we can not guarantee a specific table. Vista has no outdoor seating so please leave your fur babies at home.
A photo of Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn restaurant
5. Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn
4.6
Exceptional(4582)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • San Luis Obispo
Booked 50 times today
Enjoy an award winning dining experience in our world-famous pink and gold Steak House - offering a comfortable and opulent dining atmosphere. Indulge in a delicious oak-pit-barbecued steak, fresh seafood, chicken, or vegetarian entrees. Featuring a superb wine list, decadent world-famous desserts and a whimsical, European atmosphere. Boutique shopping makes for a fun experience before or after you dine with us.
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6. Oyster Loft
4.8
Exceptional(3657)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Pismo Beach
Booked 14 times today
More than a restaurant, Oyster Loft is an experience, where the excellent service is rivaled only by the flavor and beauty of our dishes, upscale cuisine and regional seafood dishes artfully prepared. Dine with sparkling views of Pismo Beach, and enjoy appetizers, seasonal main courses and indulgent sweets.Oyster Loft boasts a menu rich with fresh fish. Our raw bar features a variety of oysters shucked on the half shell from both the east and west coasts. The menu also includes seafood dishes, shellfish preparations and a selection of meat to round out the offerings. The range of the menu offers you the opportunity to choose your dining experience.
A photo of Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn restaurant
7. Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn
4.3
Awesome(2021)
Price: Expensive
• American • San Luis Obispo
Booked 54 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.
A photo of Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo restaurant
8. Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo
4.5
Awesome(118)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • San Luis Obispo
Booked 56 times today
Welcome to Lure Fish House, if your preferred reservation time is not available about half of our overall seating is unreserved for walk-ins. Our bar and oyster bar areas offer our full service menu and are open seating in order of arrival. Lure Fish House is a Ventura California based family-owned restaurant featuring the freshest sustainable seafood from trusted sources. Our Arizona Lure has its seafood order prepared in our own Ventura California seafood cutting facility and is directly driven to Arizona about 15 hours after it is ordered from the chef in Scottsdale. We feature organically grown local produce and wines from local vineyards whenever possible. We also feature a full bar with specialty cocktails made with freshly squeezed fruit juices and a raw bar serving a variety of fresh chilled seafood and oysters.
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9. Sea Venture
4.6
Exceptional(2426)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach
Booked 16 times today
The SeaVenture Restaurant located on the beach in California Central Coast wine country, the third floor Restaurant allows you to take in breathtaking sunsets and panoramic beach and ocean views from large picture windows and outdoor decks. Chef Eddie Ruiz contemporary coastal cuisine is inspired by the surrounding local wine country. Our seasonal menu is prepared with locally farmed vegetables, premium pork and beef and the highest quality fish and seafood. All desserts are made in house from scratch.
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10. Granada Bistro
4.6
Exceptional(1201)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 2 times today
The heart and inspiration for Granada is the beloved and pre-existing Granada Bistro. This space has been renovated and re-imagined in industrial chic design, serving seasonal, farm-to-table ingredients sourced from Central Coast farmers and purveyors. Dishes inspired by Mediterranean culture, French and Spanish cuisine. Small plates, charcuterie and the freshest local seafood, meats, and produce are complemented by an eclectic wine list including Spanish and French selections, and a range of the Central Coast’s finest artisan wine producers.

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  • sashmir
    San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food is very delicious, great service and beautiful views of the ocean.
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    Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and SpaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Pismo Beach
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    4.8
  • Sandra
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This has become my favorite restaurant in the SLO area. We were there with a party of 4. We all ordered different things (chicken over risotto, Salmon over polenta with veggies, shrimp and pancetta pasta, Flatiron steak with potatoes) and each dish was beautifully prepared and so delicious! All the seasonings and sauces were spot on and the meats/fish cooked to perfection. The service was outstanding, portions were a good size, dessert was excellent (we had choc cake and tiramisu), and both the restaurant and the gardens are very charming. For this high quality food, prices were reasonable. COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF...we will be back for certain!!
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    Gardens of Avila RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• San Luis Obispo
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    4.8
  • Roman
    California Central Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Excellent food and service! We were seated immediately and were offered drinks quickly before ordering our food. Our server let us know the raw bar was busy and our seafood tower may arrive a bit later than normal, which was a great heads up. However it arrived quickly and was delicious! They were very busy but never felt that way. Great service and amazing food!
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    Lure Fish House - San Luis ObispoPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Luis Obispo
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    4.5
  • CathyVIP
    Fresno / San Joaquin Valley •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My husband loves the enchiladas. I had the special surf & turf with lobster amazingly good. Never have had a bad meal there. We have even been to a wedding reception there that was awesome.
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    Ventana GrillPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Pismo Beach
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    4.7
  • Lewis
    California Central Coast •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Beautiful ocean view so don’t go at night or when it’s dark - the steaks are fabulous and the best sauce is the mushroom sauce which you must ask for with your meal - the chocolate lava cake will please several of you and you probably only need one - if it is your birthday they will give it to you for free! Surf and turf is to die for! Reservations are a must and prices are expensive but you will not care as the food is just that good - remember the daytime views of the ocean as you dine are majestic!
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    Vista Steak and SeafoodPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Pismo Beach
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    4.7

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