Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

4.7 (1439)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

2757 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

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2 people

22 Jul 2025

July 2025

19:00

Booked 25 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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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
(805) 773-5000
Website
http://www.cliffshotelandspa.com/
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.

Location
2757 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa offers "spectacular ocean views" and a "fantastic dining experience." Guests rave about the attentive service, with many recalling exceptional servers like Ian and AJ. The menu features standout dishes such as clam chowder, pistachio pesto halibut, and osso buco. Perfect for special occasions.

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Louise
London1 review
1.0
Dined 2 days ago
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kelly VIP
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best eggs Benedict, amazing service, opened umbrella and turned on heater with zero attitude, vanilla latte w/homemade cookie was to die for and their chicken lettuce wraps were delicious but spicy so be prepared.
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Anita VIP
San Francisco Bay Area56 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 June 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Beautiful ocean view at sunset, tasty seabass, complimentary dessert for our anniversary; could have been a romantic evening...was marred by a screaming toddler in a large group near us which continued the entire evening. Though it's not the restaurant's fault, possibly they could have asked the parent to walk around with the child for a bit so diners could hear each other talk. Our server was terrific!
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Katrina
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish, everything about our experience was fantastic. The service was outstanding—our server was incredibly attentive and made sure we had everything we needed without us even asking. I ordered the filet mignon, and I have to say, it was *exceptional*—hands down one of the best I’ve ever had. The meat was top quality, cooked to perfection, and bursting with flavor. It’s clear that this place takes pride in what they serve. I can’t wait to come back again and again. Highly recommended!
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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 1439 OpenTable diners.

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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

Website
http://www.cliffshotelandspa.com/
Phone number
(805) 773-5000
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.

Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

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