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1. Custom House

4.3

Awesome(140)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Avila Beach

Booked 4 times today

Welcome! Our Central Coast beach-side location holds beautiful views with a casual atmosphere. An excellent dining experience is our top priority. Our menu has something for everyone…fresh fish, hand cut steaks, refreshing salads and our specialty appetizers. We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Come and have a drink at our cocktail bar, or dine on our outdoor patio while gazing out across the beautiful San Luis Bay.

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2. Ocean Grill

4.0

Excellent(50)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Avila Beach

Just steps from the sand, Ocean Grill Avila Beach offers pristine ocean views paired with the best of California Coastal Cuisine.

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3. F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House

3.8

Excellent(1502)

$$$$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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4. Ventana Grill

4.6

Exceptional(3201)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Pismo Beach

Booked 26 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. Gardens of Avila Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(935)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • San Luis Obispo

Booked 11 times today

The Gardens Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, a favorite spot for locals as well as travelers, is situated in a beautiful garden setting in the Avila Valley. Savor the flavors of the award-winning contemporary California cuisine inspired by the surrounding local wine country.

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6. Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

4.7

Exceptional(1364)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach

Booked 10 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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7. Élephante - Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1315)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 258 times today

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

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8. Vista Steak and Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(1702)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 32 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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9. Gjelina

4.6

Exceptional(2247)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 176 times today

Gjelina is a restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. Open every day from 8 a.m. until 11pm, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, try 9 grain pancakes with butter and maple syrup or warm banana buckwheat loaf with butter and jam of the day. Brunch options include Moroccan baked eggs and 7 grain porridge. Gjelina offers a variety of oysters, crudo, charcuterie and salad options to start at lunch and dinner. Main courses include pizzas from our wood fired oven and entrees like duck confit, house made pastas and roasted organic half chicken.*Only ADA certified animals are allowed in Gjelina*A 20% Mandatory Service Charge is added to your check. Our belief is that every hourly Gjelina employee contributes to your service and 100% of the MSC will be distributed amongst them.

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10. Republique

4.7

Exceptional(5237)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Hollywood

Booked 51 times today

République, located in Miracle Mile, is owned by Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke. Centered in the heart of Los Angeles, the historic building in which it resides was originally erected in 1929 by Charlie Chaplin, and later transformed into the iconic La Brea Bakery and Campanile Restaurant. République builds on this storied past, offering a gastronomic environment imbued with history and grandeur. The space features a casual bakery, café, and bar in the front with a more formal dining area located in the rear, serving a French-inspired menu created daily by our chefs.

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Sharole
Las Vegas •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
The Brussel sprouts were delicious. The filet was ok, but overcooked unfortunately and the asparagus was also over done and stringy. My halibut was overcooked and dry, the coconut rice was an odd pairing and not very good. The ambience of the restaurant is always good but the food was not worth the price and unfortunately I will not be returning. Second time I’ve tried and been disappointed both times.
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Gardens of Avila RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• San Luis Obispo
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4.7
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Kenneth D.
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent food and service. Best clam chowder I have ever had.....
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Ventana GrillPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Pismo Beach
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4.6
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Lisavip
Orange County •24 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
Our server, Justin was very nice and was very efficient. He made us feel welcome and made sure we did not have any needs throughout our stay. The food was great too. We will definitely be back!
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Custom HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Avila Beach
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4.3
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Kimberly
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 2, 2024
Our meals were delicious. There is an early bird special during the week for $30. Prices on the menu are cash prices. If a credit card is used a 3.95% fee is added. Staff are personable and fun.
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F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining HousePrice: Moderate• Steak• Pismo Beach
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3.8
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Peggy
San Francisco Bay Area •32 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 7, 2024
Our service person (I’m pretty sure her name was Shannon) was the best eVer. I felt like I knew her forever. She was fun and efficient and you are lucky to have her..
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Ocean GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Avila Beach
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