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- CCarrieCalifornia Central Coast •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoService was excellent, food was tastey, and the Copper Cafe's Christmas ambiance was festive. Prices were typical of a tourist destination but overall, worth it.More infoCopper Café and Bakery, at Madonna InnPrice: Expensive• American• San Luis Obispo•4.4
- LLindaSan Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoAlways treated like family at Cafe Roma. Good is great, service is greatMore infoCafe Roma - San Luis ObispoPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Luis Obispo•4.8
- SStevenCalifornia Central Coast •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoMadonna Inn delivered another terrific dining experience. We've been coming for a birthday dinner every year for 28 years now. The place is always decorated cleverly for the season and the atmosphere is very festive. The wait staff was excellent and very attentive especially since it was a very busy night. We'll be back!More infoAlex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna InnPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• San Luis Obispo•4.7
- VvieuxleoOrange County •5 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoLure in Santa Barbara is one of our favorites, so we were excited to visit the new location in San Luis Obispo for lunch. Very attraction restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating, reasonable parking (also metered street parking close by). Love the highbacked booths. Only TV was in the bar area and did not distract us. Raw Bar was excellent, and the wine list offers 6oz and 9oz servings at very fair prices. My wife had Sand Dabs with pineapple Cole slaw and Brussel sprouts. Just excellent. I had cup of Clam chowder. One of the best I've had in a long time. Loaded with plenty of clams and a little spicy kick to it. I had the Shrimp Curry with Jumbo shrimp. Good spice and while it was a little too salty for my taste, my wife said it wasn't to hers. We shared a Key Lime pie, also delicious Bill, with 2 90z glasses of wine came to a little over $100. For the quality of the food and the high quality of service, we felt this was a very fair cost. We'll be backMore infoLure Fish House - San Luis ObispoPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Luis Obispo•4.5
- GGrantSan Diego •2 reviews5.0Dined on 14 Dec 2024This was my engagement dinner with my fiancé, and the experience exceeded my expectations. the staff was so friendly and happy to welcome us, making the meal that much better. The food was outstanding, and overall great dining.More infoBear & The WrenPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• San Luis Obispo•4.7
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The California Central Coast is home to beautiful beaches, and it is also a major source of fresh seafood for local restaurants. Enjoy a locally caught Cajun-style Albacore tuna steak, panko-crusted and topped with wasabi coleslaw and sliced avocado. Elsewhere, you may prefer the halibut, which is in season year-round in the area and guaranteed to be fresh. Order it lightly cooked in lemon and butter, sauteed in wine, butter, garlic, and capers and served over pasta or with potatoes. The coast has more than seafood, as residents and visitors can relish a California beet salad made with sliced beets over butter lettuce and liberally sprinkled goat cheese dressed with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Central Coast is Pizza Heaven
The best vegan restaurants in Central Coast are Schooners Monterey, Nicolas Cocina de Herencia and Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn
The best vegetarian restaurants in Central Coast are Mezzaluna Pasteria & Mozzarella Bar - Pacific Grove, Opal Restaurant & Bar and Gala
The restaurants with the best service in Central Coast are Le Soufflé, CaliPaso Winery and Goat Tree Restaurant
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Central Coast are CaliPaso Winery, Pony Cocktails + Kitchen and Thario's Kitchen
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