13 Best Fun Restaurants in Arroyo Grande

13 restaurants available nearby

1. Ventana Grill

4.6

Exceptional(3165)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Pismo Beach

Booked 54 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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2. Pono Pacific Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(593)

Price: Expensive

• Pacific Rim • Pismo Beach

Booked 8 times today

Pono Pacific Kitchen offers Pacific Rim cuisine that focuses on local favorites with a style of cooking and presenting dishes that combines ingredients, influences and techniques from not only Hawaii but also Asia, California and Mexico and the western coasts in general.

3. Ada's Fish House

4.7

Exceptional(205)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 10 times today

Ada's Fish House is a family owned and operated establishment, boasting fresh fish and seafood in a relaxed atmosphere. Ada's offers classic coastal dishes with an East Coast influence such as crab cakes and lobster rolls with mouth watering specialties of Pacific Coast Halibut, local snapper, and seafood pasta. Ada's sources fresh seafood daily in order to provide the highest quality product to their customers. Executive Chef and owner, Douglas MacMillan, is always introducing new and exciting dishes - simple and fresh. A mostly local wine list and full bar await your arrival.

4. Oyster Loft

4.8

Exceptional(3587)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 26 times today

More than a restaurant, Oyster Loft is an experience, where the excellent service is rivaled only by the flavor and beauty of our dishes, upscale cuisine and regional seafood dishes artfully prepared. Dine with sparkling views of Pismo Beach, and enjoy appetizers, seasonal main courses and indulgent sweets.Oyster Loft boasts a menu rich with fresh fish. Our raw bar features a variety of oysters shucked on the half shell from both the east and west coasts. The menu also includes seafood dishes, shellfish preparations and a selection of meat to round out the offerings. The range of the menu offers you the opportunity to choose your dining experience.

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5. Pequin Coastal Cocina

3.9

Excellent(252)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Pismo Beach

Booked 1 time today

Pequín offers whimsical Baja Coastal selections highlighting local ingredients accompanied by a tequila-inspired cocktail program. Named for a spicy little chili pepper, breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner comes with an unexpected twist. Join us for Happy Hour Monday - Friday from 3 - 6 PM for discounted signature drinks, wines by the glass, and Firestone Walker beers alongside tasty bites like guac & chips, taquitos, tacos, and more2 hours of Free Valet Parking when you show a dining receipt from Pequín.

A photo of F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House restaurant

6. F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House

4.3

Awesome(1492)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Pismo Beach

Booked 13 times today

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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7. Jocko's Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(1826)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Nipomo

Booked 41 times today

Jocko’s Steakhouse is family owned and a longtime Central Coast favorite. Our family’shospitality roots date back to 1925, or so the story goes. Jocko’s is legendary for hand cut agedsteaks grilled over an open fire of red oak coals. A style of cooking native to the area that datesto the Spanish Rancheros. We offer an extensive dinner menu serving a variety of steak cuts,ribs, pork chops, chicken, seafood, steak burgers, specialty sandwiches and more. Jocko’s offers an extensive wine list, a broad assortment of cocktails and both draft and bottled beers. The specific brands and serving costs are available at the restaurant. To learn more about Jocko’s menus and history visit www.jockossteakhouse.comor call (805) 929-3686 for reservations.ONLINE ORDERING: https://order.toasttab.com/online/jocko-s-steak-house-125-n-thompson-ave

8. Adelina's Bistro

4.3

Awesome(1177)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Nipomo

Booked 5 times today

The contemporary yet relaxed Adelina’s Bistro is where you’ll enjoy regional cuisine made fresh daily using the best local, organic produce. Given our location, you can also expect a hand-picked selection of superb Central Coast wines. The sophisticated and fun atmosphere encourages new friendships and lively conversation, and the food will delight all palates.

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9. Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

4.7

Exceptional(1346)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach

Booked 9 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 Ashley Black 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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10. Gardens of Avila Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(927)

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 coastal cuisine inspired by the surrounding local wine country.

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Ventana Grill

2. Pono Pacific Kitchen

3. Ada's Fish House

4. Oyster Loft

5. Pequin Coastal Cocina

6. F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House

7. Jocko's Steakhouse

8. Adelina's Bistro

9. Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

10. Gardens of Avila Restaurant

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