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Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa, Pismo Beach, CA

Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

4.7 (1441)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
2757 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

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19:00
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Daily 08:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 15:30–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ashley Black
  • Private party facilities
    The California conference centers at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa are fully equipped to accommodate any group, from five to 500 guests. Our meeting space is as flexible as it is elegant, with accommodations for classroom and theatre-style seating. And in case an oceanview conference room isn't quite close enough to the beach, a 6,750-square-foot poolside terrace serves as the ideal location for afternoon meetings.
  • Area
    Pismo Beach
  • Cross Street
    Spy Glass
  • Parking details
    We have private lots in the hotel and across the street. We offer complimentary valet to all guests when its available.
  • Public transit
    The bus stops right in front of The Cliffs or down the street at Spy Glass.
  • Entertainment
    We have live music in the dining room Thursday, Friday and Sat nights. We try to do every Friday on our patio outside for happy hour from 330-630. Summertime is Friday through Sundays!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,441 people are saying

Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa offers "spectacular ocean views" and a delightful dining experience. Guests praise the "amazing service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like the pistachio pesto halibut and clam chowder. The ambiance is perfect for special occasions, and the attentive staff ensures a memorable visit.
1,442 Reviews
  1. donna VIP

    California Central Coast134 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    eggs Benedict and carnitas tacos were ok have had tastier. Found it odd that I couldn't get cilantro without onion. Dined on patio. Steven server friendly but busy

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  2. donna VIP

    California Central Coast134 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Breakfast huevos rancheros ok, guac mostly onions served cold and on top of eggs making them cold. Refried beans were whole beans. Soyrizo very salty. Fortunately they remade with just eggs tortillas and sauce served hot. Waffle stack did not taste fresh made and served barely warm. Strawberries, whipped cream, syrup, and bacon served on side and were good. PJ server was friendly and funny but not attentive. Dined on patio cold but great view of ocean.

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  3. donna VIP

    California Central Coast134 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fish and steak tacos were excellent. Beer and wine tasty. Cody server was friendly. Dined outside on upper patio nearest restaurant. It was windy and cold but had great views of ocean. Would dine here again only hope warmer.

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  4. Louise VIP

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 20 July 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    There were no heaters available for us to dine outside, considering we booked this for the cliff views was a very poor start. We were seated indoors with screaming kids & zero ambience. We ordered the cap sirloin steaks. The sauce they were covered in was revolting. We complained but nothing done. At a cost of USD176 this was the worst meal we have experienced on our California trip.

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  5. Charles VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 July 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always very good. I ordered the best clam chowder I ever had....lots of clams. My wife order the osso buco entree and liked it EXCEPT the underlying spinach was bland, uncooked, & unseasoned. I ordered the tomahawk Kurobota port chop. It was excellent as well as the creamy mashed potatoes and cheesy string beans. The views are spectacular, BUT, this time was the first time we ever had POOR service. She took forever! Our previous 7 dinners there had excellent service. The menu could use another fresh fish entree. I would suggest that Marisol's chef also offer an entree of their Lamb lollipops appetizer. Their ice cream choice is very limited to only vanilla and it's a small serving.

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  6. Bruce VIP

    California Central Coast9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely one of our favorite local spots. Quality food/ingredients, always-friendly staff, and always a great way to take in the coast. We stop in pretty regularly after morning hikes to replenish our bellies and relax to the views. Love the place.

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  7. Laurie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Despite a group with incredibly loud young boys, we enjoyed our meal. The pesto halibut is one of the best fish dishes Ive had. We shared the crab cakes, side salad and halibut. Service was good and the food and view were top notch.

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  8. Rama VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and views were great . Food was on good Will definitely be eating here with friends .

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  9. erleen

    California Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great wait staff. There for a birthday celebration with daughter, grandaughter and friend. Always love this setting. Thank you.

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  10. Allen

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marisol, the ambience was nice. The food was really good. And the clam chowder soup was amazing. The service was really good, make sure to ask about the specials. The Bernaise sauce with crab over the steak was great and the pistachio pesto crusted halibut was amazing. You couldn’t get a better location. they even had blankets and heaters to sit outside. That little extra touch just made it.

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FAQs

Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 773-5000.

Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa is rated 4.7 stars by 1441 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2757 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Spy Glass
  • Area
    Pismo Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Daily 08:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 15:30–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have private lots in the hotel and across the street. We offer complimentary valet to all guests when its available.
  • Public transit
    The bus stops right in front of The Cliffs or down the street at Spy Glass.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ashley Black
  • Entertainment
    We have live music in the dining room Thursday, Friday and Sat nights. We try to do every Friday on our patio outside for happy hour from 330-630. Summertime is Friday through Sundays!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The California conference centers at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa are fully equipped to accommodate any group, from five to 500 guests. Our meeting space is as flexible as it is elegant, with accommodations for classroom and theatre-style seating. And in case an oceanview conference room isn't quite close enough to the beach, a 6,750-square-foot poolside terrace serves as the ideal location for afternoon meetings.
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