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1. Ada's Fish House

4.8

Exceptional(327)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 36 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.

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2. Vista Steak and Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(1946)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 40 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.

3. Oyster Loft

4.8

Exceptional(3737)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 29 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.

4. Ventana Grill

4.6

Exceptional(3273)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Pismo Beach

Booked 40 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.

5. Sea Venture

4.7

Exceptional(2462)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach

Booked 16 times today

The SeaVenture Restaurant located on the beach in California Central Coast wine country, the third floor Restaurant allows you to take in breathtaking sunsets and panoramic beach and ocean views from large picture windows and outdoor decks. Chef Eddie Ruiz contemporary coastal cuisine is inspired by the surrounding local wine country. Our seasonal menu is prepared with locally farmed vegetables, premium pork and beef and the highest quality fish and seafood. All desserts are made in house from scratch.

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6. Pono Pacific Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(733)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 9 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.

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7. Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

4.8

Exceptional(1437)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach

Booked 19 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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8. Pequin Coastal Cocina

4.4

Awesome(263)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Pismo Beach

Booked 3 times today

Pequín peppers are small, vibrant peppers known for their versatility and ability to transform a dish, thus inspiring our name. With locally sourced ingredients and flavorful twists, our menus capture the essence of the Pequín pepper, as highlighted in our Baja Coastal selections. Our oceanfront views, live music, and specialty dinners add to the spice of the Pequín Coastal Cocina experience. Join us for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, or Happy Hour for an unforgettable seaside dining experience.

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9. Cypress Beach House

3.9

Excellent(44)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach

Booked 2 times today

Cypress Beach House at Inn at the Pier is the premier dining destination in Pismo Beach, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific coastline and a chic California Coastal ambiance. Our menu highlights the finest California seafood and fresh meats, expertly prepared to showcase the region’s vibrant flavors. Dine outdoors at our ocean view restaurant and bar, where every dish is perfectly paired with signature cocktails, locally sourced wines, and the best craft beers from California’s top breweries. Whether you're unwinding with an after-work drink or taking in a spectacular sunset, every moment here feels extraordinary.

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10. Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo

4.5

Awesome(247)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • San Luis Obispo

Booked 32 times today

Welcome to Lure Fish House, if your preferred reservation time is not available about half of our overall seating is unreserved for walk-ins. Our bar and oyster bar areas offer our full service menu and are open seating in order of arrival. Lure Fish House is a Ventura California based family-owned restaurant featuring the freshest sustainable seafood from trusted sources. Our Arizona Lure has its seafood order prepared in our own Ventura California seafood cutting facility and is directly driven to Arizona about 15 hours after it is ordered from the chef in Scottsdale. We feature organically grown local produce and wines from local vineyards whenever possible. We also feature a full bar with specialty cocktails made with freshly squeezed fruit juices and a raw bar serving a variety of fresh chilled seafood and oysters.

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Updated on 7/9/2025

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Noelle
Las Vegas •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great meal as per usual!! Service was fabulous also!
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Vista Steak and SeafoodPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Pismo Beach
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4.7
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Cindy
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley •51 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Service was fantastic Food was wonderful except for they won’t let you order anything ala carte, and you are charged for chips and salsa View of the ocean is incredible!
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Ventana GrillPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Pismo Beach
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4.6
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Adysn
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The service here was great and the outside seating area was so cute, dog friendly, and had great heaters for when it got cold. Food was presented nicely and tasted delicious
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Ada's Fish HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Pismo Beach
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4.8
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Joan MarieVIP
Los Angeles •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Thoroughly enjoyed our meal - roasted beet salad, ahi tuna, chargrilled oysters, sablefish, ice cream, French press coffee! Everything was amazing. Jules our server was knowledgeable and excellent in all respects! We have been here many times and every meal has been terrific!
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Oyster LoftPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Pismo Beach
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4.8
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Dick
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The Surf and Turf for two is an excellent choice. Our server Zachary was suburb. Great evening for our 64th Anniversary. 👍👍
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Sea VenturePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Pismo Beach
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4.7

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