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1. Oyster Loft
4.8
Exceptional(3636)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Pismo Beach
Booked 7 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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2. Ada's Fish House
4.7
Exceptional(240)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Pismo Beach
Booked 20 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.
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3. Vista Steak and Seafood
4.7
Exceptional(1735)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Pismo Beach
Booked 39 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.
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4. Ventana Grill
4.6
Exceptional(3212)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Pismo Beach
Booked 32 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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5. 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!
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6. Pono Pacific Kitchen
4.9
Exceptional(636)
Price: Expensive
• Pacific Rim • Pismo Beach
Booked 2 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.
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7. Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa
4.8
Exceptional(1370)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach
Booked 11 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/
A photo of Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn restaurant
8. Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn
4.8
Exceptional(4517)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • San Luis Obispo
Booked 26 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.
A photo of Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn restaurant
9. Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn
4.4
Awesome(1967)
Price: Expensive
• American • San Luis Obispo
Booked 78 times today
Copper Café and Bakery at Madonna Inn is a charming, fun spot with a warm, quaint European village vibe. It's loved by locals and tourists alike for its variety on the menu, as noted in reviews like 'Love the atmosphere and lots of variety for all appetites' and 'Great food, fun atmosphere and excellent service.' The kitschy ambiance, decorated with pink everywhere, is a hit, as is the large menu and desserts that are 'to die for.' The staff is friendly, accommodating, and professional, making the dining experience truly enjoyable.
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10. Granada Bistro
4.6
Exceptional(1188)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 4 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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