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Gardens of Avila Restaurant, San Luis Obispo, CA
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Gardens of Avila Restaurant

4.5 (983)
$31 to $50
Californian
1215 Avila Beach Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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 983 people are saying

Gardens of Avila Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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

    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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gardens of Avila Restaurant offers a "peaceful, charming spot" with a blend of beautiful ambiance and exceptional service. Guests rave about "delicious food" and attentive staff, making it perfect for special occasions. Highlights include "farm to table experience" with varied menu options and standout dishes like seafood chowder and short ribs.

983 Reviews
  1. alice

    Las Vegas1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I only didn’t give 5 stars because my filet was overcooked . That saying it was still tender and tasted fabulous just wasn’t med it was med well. The seafood chowder was top notch. Best chowder I’ve ever eaten.

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  2. Kelli VIP

    Las Vegas67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another amazing breakfast! Shout out to our wonderful server Macy(?) Not sure about the spelling. We dined on the patio and it was the perfect temperature.

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  3. Kelli VIP

    Las Vegas67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food in a beautiful restaurant! The service was terrific. After breakfast we walked over the bridge to the Secret Garden. It lovely and the gardener was friendly and knowledgeable. What a great experience!

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  4. Kelli VIP

    Las Vegas67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, delicious food and wonderful service; shout out to Charli!

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  5. Timothy VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant with lots of options on the menu and first rate service. We enjoyed some delicious Morro Bay Oyster mushrooms and a delicious fresh salad from the restaurant’s own garden. Also an amazing short ribs entree, and also pan seared lemon garlic chicken with truffle oil. Great cocktails, too, to get the fun started. It’s so wonderful when the place you’re staying also has a terrific restaurant.

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  6. Jacquelyn

    San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed Gardens of Avila Restaurant this time. We have went there a couple of years ago and we were disappointed. This time the food was delicious. The service was great and the ambiance was great. We will plan on going again soon.

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  7. Kim

    Sacramento3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!!!! Food, service and overall ambiance was perfect. We sat fireside in the second lounge which felt like a Costa Rica experience. The beauty definitely caught us off guard. Will be back for hotel stay and dining very soon!

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  8. Victor VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Our waiter was very attentive and comprehensive w/ regards to explaining the nightly special; offered my wife and I a free dessert as we were celebrating our anniversary. Food was of good quality but serving temperature came out on colder side as well as the dessert. Disappointing; we could've sent it back but didn't want to extend the meal any longer. Ambience is tired and needs to be updated. Example: wood burning fireplace would've added a more romantic ambience but we were told it hadn't been functional for several years. We'd come back for a drink at the bar and maybe light bites; not dinner as the place is rundown.

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  9. Eileen

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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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  10. Pravin

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delightful experience. Lunched next to the fireplace. Service attentive but not rushed nor intrusive. Food outstanding. Enjoy a stroll through the gardens; calming!

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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 4.5 stars by 983 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
  5. San Luis Obispo

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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