Restaurants near Point Sal Beach State Park

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1. Ventana Grill

4.6

Exceptional(3252)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Pismo Beach

Booked 35 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. Jocko's Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(2024)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Nipomo

Booked 43 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

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3. Vista Steak and Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(1889)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 46 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.

4. Oyster Loft

4.7

Exceptional(3703)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 24 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.

5. Adelina's Bistro

4.5

Awesome(1201)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Nipomo

Booked 4 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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6. Far Western Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(1187)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Orcutt / Santa Maria

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to the Far Western Tavern—California ranch cuisine inspired by local traditions.Our restaurant is recognized as a landmark of Santa Maria Style Barbecue, a renowned regional fare rooted in native ingredients and methods that were first popularized by 19th century rancheros.Our menu blends this local barbecue style with other dishes that reflect our family’s heritage in the Santa Maria Valley’s Swiss-Italian ranching community, all prepared with fresh flavors from nearby farms, ranches and vineyards.

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7. Pono Pacific Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(708)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 7 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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8. Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

4.7

Exceptional(1415)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach

Booked 28 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/

9. Sea Venture

4.5

Awesome(2446)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach

Booked 22 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.

10. Ada's Fish House

4.7

Exceptional(300)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 20 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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Karen
California Central Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We celebrated our anniversary again this year. The view is amazing and the food was excellent. I had the scallops that were seared perfectly. Thank you to Michael, our server, for taking good care of us.
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Oyster LoftPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Pismo Beach
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4.7
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Fidel
California Central Coast •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The waitress was really nice and great. The host was not nice and was kind of rude.
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Jocko's SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Nipomo
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4.7
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Joy
Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Lovley meal and great service from Sakeela. Brought a lovely sundae with a vandal when we mentioned it was my daughter’s birthday
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Ventana GrillPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Pismo Beach
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4.6
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David
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Friendly and attentive service and well-prepared, fresh food, along with beautiful ocean views.
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Vista Steak and SeafoodPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Pismo Beach
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4.7
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BJVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
Service has improved dramatically and we had a great dinner with excellent food and service! New management and staff is doing a great job!
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Adelina's BistroPrice: Expensive• Californian• Nipomo
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4.5

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