Custom House

4.5

148 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Great for scenic views

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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Steak
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:30 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 595-7555
Website
http://oldcustomhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
404 Front St, Avila Beach, CA 93424
Neighborhood
Avila Beach
Parking details
Street Parking

Bacon & Eggs$16.50
Two eggs any style, applewood smoked bacon, hash browns, choice of toast.
Eggs Benedict$17.50
Two eggs poached medium, Canadian bacon, sautéed spinach, English muffin, hollandaise, hash browns.
Crab Cake Benedict$23.50
Two eggs poached medium, house made crab cake, sautéed spinach, English muffin, hollandaise, hash browns.
Breakfast Burrito$16.50
Scrambled eggs, bacon, onions, peppers, potatoes, jack cheese, ranchero sauce, avocado salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream.
Breakfast Toast$17.50
Two eggs poached medium, herbed cheese, roasted wild mushrooms, avocado, maple jalapeno glaze, spicy garlic crunch, sourdough.
Breakfast Burst Croissant$16.50
Bacon, tomato, avocado, gruyere cheese, arugula, chipotle aioli, fried over medium egg, fresh fruit.
Breakfast Burger$17.50
8 oz. beef patty, American cheese, fried egg, tater tots, arugula, habanero bacon jam, brioche bun, side of fruit.
Chilaquiles Rojos$14.50
Tortilla chips, two over medium eggs, avocado, roasted jalapeno crema, pico de gallo, queso fresco.
Pork Belly Hash$19.75
Two eggs poached medium, breakfast potatoes, onions, arugula, peppers, queso fresco, salsa verde.
Chicken Fried Steak$17.50
Southern biscuits, sausage gravy, over medium egg, parsley.
Huevos Rancheros$13.50
Two eggs over easy, corn tortillas, salsa, queso fresco, scallions, hash browns, refried beans.
Smoked Salmon & Lox$17.50
Shaved red onion, sliced tomatoes, cream cheese, fried capers, Edna's Bakery plain bagel, breakfast potatoes.

SWEET

Overnight Oats$14.50
Steel cut Irish oats, honey granola, Greek yogurt, fresh berries, mint, chia seeds.
Belgian Waffle$14.50
Bruleed bananas, fresh strawberries, warm maple syrup.
Amaretto Dutch Baby$14.50
Toasted almonds, strawberries, blueberries, powdered sugar, warm maple syrup.
Blueberry Poppy Seed Pancakes$15.50
Lemon curd, warm maple syrup.
French Toast$12.50
Three slices of cinnamon battered Texas toast, maple syrup, whipped butter, strawberries, powdered sugar.
Apple Cobbler French Toast$15.50
Two slices battered Texas toast, cinnamon and brown sugar glazed apples, salted butter crumble.

OMELETS

Choice of fresh fruit, cottage cheese and tomatoes, breakfast potatoes, or hash browns.

Chorizo$16.50
Peppers, jack cheese, salsa, jalapeno crema.
Bacon$16.50
Tomato, spinach, queso fresco, scallions.
Mushroom$16.50
Tomato, onion, spinach, peppers, avocado, gruyere cheese.
Ham$16.50
Cheddar, peppers, red onion, parsley.

SIDES

Fresh Fruit$3.75
Cottage Cheese & Tomatoes$3.75
Pancake$3.00
Hash Browns$3.50
Breakfast Potatoes$3.75
Bacon$4.25
Pork Sausage$4.25
Chicken Apple Sausage$4.25
Toast$3.25
Sourdough; White; Wheat; English Muffin; Gluten-Free

What 148 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Custom House boasts "great views" at its prime Avila Beach location, with a lively and festive atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and tasty menu options like prime rib, "decadent fish & chips," and seared Ahi. While some diners note service delays, the overall dining experience remains enjoyable.

148 Reviews

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Lisa
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
My daughter received the wrong drink. The waitstaff didn’t come back for 30 mins so she just drank it after waiting 20 without a sip. Took 30 mins to get our appetizers, our meal arrived just a few minutes after. The staff was kind but we sat and waited without service far too long.
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Pam
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Francisco was our server and was GREAT! Food was very tasty and everyone had a great time!
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Matt
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Prime rib was excellent. Thanks for making us a great anniversary dinner!
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Ken
Orange County
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We wanted a close restaurant to have a good meal with my Grandson and Girl Friend and the Custom House did not disappoint. We each ordered different food items which were all delivered at the same time.
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Jennifer
Central Coast
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We had to wait 25 minutes past our reservation time to be seated. Multiple people without reservations were seated outside and at the bar while we waited. Despite mentioning that we were celebrating a birthday it was not acknowledged. The food and our waiter were excellent though.
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jill
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were on vacation, and we’re so blessed to have gotten to eat at this restaurant for Thanksgiving. Such nice people, great servers, great food, and of course, right across the street from the beach. It was really really awesome.
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Lynn
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent turkey dinner and service. Thank you Custom House!!!
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Kelly
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
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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Lynda
VIP
Los Angeles
153 reviews
4.0
153 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A decent place for dinner with a variety of items. It was cold so we opted to eat inside. We had to wait for a booth for our party of four, but got one after about 15 minutes. Service was fine. Decor nothing special.
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Lisa
VIP
Orange County
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Justin was very nice and was very efficient. He made us feel welcome and made sure we did not have any needs throughout our stay. The food was great too. We will definitely be back!
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Custom House is rated 4.5 stars by 148 OpenTable diners.

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Permanently Closed

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404 Front St, Avila Beach, CA 93424

Additional information

Neighborhood
Avila Beach
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:30 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Website
http://oldcustomhouse.com/
Phone number
(805) 595-7555

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SAVORY

Bacon & Eggs$16.50

Eggs Benedict$17.50

Crab Cake Benedict$23.50

Breakfast Burrito$16.50

Breakfast Toast$17.50

Breakfast Burst Croissant$16.50

Breakfast Burger$17.50

Chilaquiles Rojos$14.50

Pork Belly Hash$19.75

Chicken Fried Steak$17.50

Huevos Rancheros$13.50

Smoked Salmon & Lox$17.50

SWEET

Overnight Oats$14.50

Belgian Waffle$14.50

Amaretto Dutch Baby$14.50

Blueberry Poppy Seed Pancakes$15.50

French Toast$12.50

Apple Cobbler French Toast$15.50

OMELETS

Chorizo$16.50

Bacon$16.50

Mushroom$16.50

Ham$16.50

SIDES

Fresh Fruit$3.75

Cottage Cheese & Tomatoes$3.75

Pancake$3.00

Hash Browns$3.50

Breakfast Potatoes$3.75

Bacon$4.25

Pork Sausage$4.25

Chicken Apple Sausage$4.25

Toast$3.25

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