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A photo of Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1407)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach
Booked 22 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/
A photo of Gardens of Avila Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(979)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 6 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.
A photo of Vista Steak and Seafood restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1868)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Pismo Beach
Booked 36 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.
A photo of Ventana Grill restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3251)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Pismo Beach
Booked 45 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.
A photo of Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4619)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • San Luis Obispo
Booked 32 times today
Enjoy an award winning dining experience in our world-famous pink and gold Steak House - offering a comfortable and opulent dining atmosphere. Indulge in a delicious oak-pit-barbecued steak, fresh seafood, chicken, or vegetarian entrees. Featuring a superb wine list, decadent world-famous desserts and a whimsical, European atmosphere. Boutique shopping makes for a fun experience before or after you dine with us.

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  • DeeVIP
    California Central Coast •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Birthday lunch with friends on Thursday lunch time! Very friendly welcoming staff and went above and beyond to let us pick easiest accessible table for elders! Sat in large booth closest to patio, was too windy today to enjoy outside but nice location just inside door! We had a Turkey club and fries ,eggs Benedict and a Filet mignonette burrito, all were very good and fresh! We also shared some local wine and the waitress brought me a larger complimentary dessert of Ice cream with strawberry sauce on a soft vanilla cake and fresh berries on the plate, Everything was super delicious and fun and a very lovely celebration 🎉 Thanks Marisol, your the best w a Million Dollar view to boot 😎
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    Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and SpaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Pismo Beach
    4.7
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    San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Service was a bit slow at the beginning
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    Vista Steak and SeafoodPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Pismo Beach
    4.7
  • Bob
    Austin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We came in for lunch with a party of 9 and were seated without a wait. Our server was friendly and took our drink orders shortly after we were seated. Everyone enjoyed their entrees and sides - sand dabs, shrimp tacos, clam chowder, shrimp salad, salmon salad, sweet potato fries, pineapple slaw were all wonderful! We all appreciated the separate checks and we will be back to try other entrees on the menu!
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    Lure Fish House - San Luis ObispoPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Luis Obispo
    4.5
  • DonnaL
    California Central Coast •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Ventana Grille is a place to enjoy ocean views, delicious food with excellent service!
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    Ventana GrillPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Pismo Beach
    4.7
  • Eileen
    California Central Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    A Hidden Gem with Amazing Service and Flavors I had such a lovely experience at The Gardens of Avila Restaurant that I had to share! From the moment we arrived, the peaceful and quiet environment made it easy to relax and enjoy the evening. It’s a perfect spot if you’re looking to unwind and indulge a beautiful meal without the hustle and bustle of a louder dining scene. It was a great place to celebrate my mother in law's birthday. What really made our visit stand out was our wonderful waiter, Tyler. He was warm, attentive, and genuinely made us feel taken care of. Tyler even made us a delicious fresh strawberry lemonade—so refreshing, with just the right balance of sweet and tart. Honestly, it was one of the best lemonades I've ever had! For our meal, we ordered the short ribs and pasta, and both dishes were absolutely incredible. The short ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and full of rich, savory flavor, and the pasta was perfectly cooked and beautifully seasoned. You can really tell that a lot of care goes into the food here. Overall, this place exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for a peaceful, charming spot with excellent food and exceptional service. We look forward to returning for other special occasions.
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    Gardens of Avila RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• San Luis Obispo
    4.6

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