Best Fun Restaurants in Arroyo Grande

12 restaurants available nearby

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1. Pono Pacific Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(636)

Price: Expensive

• Pacific Rim • Pismo Beach

Booked 3 times today

Pono Pacific Kitchen offers Pacific Rim cuisine that focuses on local favorites with a style of cooking and presenting dishes that combines ingredients, influences and techniques from not only Hawaii but also Asia, California and Mexico and the western coasts in general.

2. Oyster Loft

4.8

Exceptional(3636)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 8 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.

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3. Vista Steak and Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(1735)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 38 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.

4. Ada's Fish House

4.7

Exceptional(240)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 24 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.

5. Ventana Grill

4.6

Exceptional(3212)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Pismo Beach

Booked 29 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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6. F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House

3.8

Excellent(1500)

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!

7. Adelina's Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(1186)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Nipomo

Booked 1 time today

The contemporary yet relaxed Adelina’s Bistro is where you’ll enjoy regional cuisine made fresh daily using the best local, organic produce. Given our location, you can also expect a hand-picked selection of superb Central Coast wines. The sophisticated and fun atmosphere encourages new friendships and lively conversation, and the food will delight all palates.

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8. Jocko's Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(1904)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Nipomo

Booked 39 times today

Jocko’s Steakhouse is family owned and a longtime Central Coast favorite. Our family’shospitality roots date back to 1925, or so the story goes. Jocko’s is legendary for hand cut agedsteaks grilled over an open fire of red oak coals. A style of cooking native to the area that datesto the Spanish Rancheros. We offer an extensive dinner menu serving a variety of steak cuts,ribs, pork chops, chicken, seafood, steak burgers, specialty sandwiches and more. Jocko’s offers an extensive wine list, a broad assortment of cocktails and both draft and bottled beers. The specific brands and serving costs are available at the restaurant. To learn more about Jocko’s menus and history visit www.jockossteakhouse.comor call (805) 929-3686 for reservations.ONLINE ORDERING: https://order.toasttab.com/online/jocko-s-steak-house-125-n-thompson-ave

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9. Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

4.8

Exceptional(1370)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach

Booked 7 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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10. California Tacos Cantina & Distillery - San Luis Obispo

4.5

Awesome(40)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • San Luis Obispo

California Tacos Cantina and Distillery is a restaurant that offers authentic Mexican food, great ambiance, a full bar, and distillery. Our new location in San Luis Obispo is located at the SLO Public Market. Our fresh, handmade tortillas are at the heart of many of the signature plates, and we offer a full bar and the best selection of 100% agave tequila. We are motivated to provide San Luis Obispo County with authentic Mexican food, as every flavor, color, and shape in our food is inspired by the best of Mexico's culture. Anyone who has visited our original location in Solvang and Buellton can attest that eating at California Tacos is a fun and authentic experience.

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Michael
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Our family of four all ordered different entrees. They were all excellent! Our waiter was both professional and attentive. We’re locals and are happy to have Ventana close by.
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Ventana GrillPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Pismo Beach
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4.6
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Scott
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything from the food to the service was amazing. The halibut I had was the best I’ve ever tasted.
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Ada's Fish HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Pismo Beach
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4.7
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DeeAnn
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This restaurant is consistently good a little bit of problem with reservations not being what you scheduled, but nothing severe Should be called for a rescheduled time not an email
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Vista Steak and SeafoodPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Pismo Beach
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4.7
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Hal
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food and is consistently excellent. The dishes are carefully crafted with each ingredient playing a complimentary role. Service is also excellent. Knowledgeable on the menu choices and attentive to the details. Outstanding fine dining on the central coast.
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Pono Pacific KitchenPrice: Expensive• Pacific Rim• Pismo Beach
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4.9
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LindaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This restaurant never disappoints! One of our favorites.
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Oyster LoftPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Pismo Beach
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4.8

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Pono Pacific Kitchen

2. Oyster Loft

3. Vista Steak and Seafood

4. Ada's Fish House

5. Ventana Grill

6. F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House

7. Adelina's Bistro

8. Jocko's Steakhouse

9. Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

10. California Tacos Cantina & Distillery - San Luis Obispo

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