Gardens of Avila Restaurant

4.9

940 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Daily 8:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 595-7365
Website
http://www.sycamoresprings.com/gardens-of-avila.php
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Joshua Jones
Catering
We offer catering by our Gardens Restaurant onsite in our banquet rooms. We offer many dining options, packages and menu choices for parties of 12 or more. We offer plated dishes and buffet. Our Event Manager will work with you directly with you to ensure a memorable dining experience.
Private party facilities
Our event facilities have a wide variety of configurations and settings to meet your specific needs. The Palm Room, which features cathedral ceilings and large windows can accommodate up to 50 guests. The Fireside Room can accommodate up to 15 guests & the Fireside/Palm Rooms together accommodate up to 65. Reservations Required thru Events Manager.

Location
1215 Avila Beach Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Neighborhood
San Luis Obispo
Cross street
Hwy 101
Parking details
Complimentary onsite parking
Public transit
Avila BeachPismo Beach
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 940 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Best Ambiance
California Central Coast
Californian
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Best Overall
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Best Food
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Best Service
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Best Ambiance
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Best Value
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Healthy
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Great for fine wines
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Great for outdoor dining
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Romantic
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gardens of Avila Restaurant offers a charming dining experience with "wonderful food, service, everything." Guests rave about its "beautiful setting" and enjoyable atmosphere. The menu features highlights like Ahi, Halibut, and unique brunch options. While some dishes may vary, the "excellent service" and "reasonable prices" make it a must-visit.

941 Reviews

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Nancy
VIP
Orange County
129 reviews
5.0
129 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Zoey was our server and she was excellent. I had two old fashions and my husband had two Bombay sapphire on the rocks. We had the prefix dinner and he had seafood soup and I had an arugula salad. We both had prime rib. Oh my gosh, was it fantastic and we have lots of leftovers. Came with fresh vegetables and potatoes. Prior to dinner we did have some really good bread. We both took eggnog cheesecake home. I ate some of mine with fruit and was really good. I think for what we paid it was worth it.
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Sandra
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful evening. Our waitress was sweet and so helpful. The chef accommodated special diet needs of one in our party. It was a lovely Christmas Eve dinner.
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Scotty Joe
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is excellent!! Zoe my waitress, took care of me for three days…… When your staff is first class your dining experience will always match the delicious food.
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Todd
VIP
San Francisco
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good Thanksgiving. Last year we went to a well-known restaurant on the Paso Robles square. The food was bad and they had hiked up their wine-by-the-bottle prices to $100-$400. By contrast, Garden at Avila food was very good; prices were excellent. Staff could not have been more attentive. We plan to return soon to sample their regular menu. Cheers,
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Kirstin
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Love the location. Check out the Secret Garden on property.
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Brian
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent breakfast menu and the service was outstanding
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Sharole
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
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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Elizabeth
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. We had brussel sprouts to start then salmon and scallops as our mains. The drinks were amazing and brulee was the best we’ve had topped with bacon bits. Service was excellent! Dana and Emma took excellent care of us. We will be back!
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Peter
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Gardens Restaurant at Sycamore Springs in Avila is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. We enjoyed the food of fried shrimp, butter lettuce salad, which was so fresh, and the seared ahi. The best part of our meal was the delicious creme brulee with sweetened bacon bits complimentary for my birthday!
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Karen
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and location. Recommend the brunch.
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FAQs

Gardens of Avila Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 595-7365.

Gardens of Avila Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 940 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gardens of Avila Restaurant

1215 Avila Beach Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Hwy 101
Neighborhood
San Luis Obispo
Hours of operation
Daily 8:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Complimentary onsite parking
Public transit
Avila BeachPismo Beach
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joshua Jones
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sycamoresprings.com/gardens-of-avila.php
Phone number
(805) 595-7365
Catering
We offer catering by our Gardens Restaurant onsite in our banquet rooms. We offer many dining options, packages and menu choices for parties of 12 or more. We offer plated dishes and buffet. Our Event Manager will work with you directly with you to ensure a memorable dining experience.
Private party facilities
Our event facilities have a wide variety of configurations and settings to meet your specific needs. The Palm Room, which features cathedral ceilings and large windows can accommodate up to 50 guests. The Fireside Room can accommodate up to 15 guests & the Fireside/Palm Rooms together accommodate up to 65. Reservations Required thru Events Manager.

Gardens of Avila Restaurant

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Menu

What 940 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Gardens of Avila Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Gardens of Avila Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Gardens of Avila Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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