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Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa, Pismo Beach, CA

Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

4.6
4.6
1209 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 773-5000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ashley Black
  • Private party facilities
    The California conference centers at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa are fully equipped to accommodate any group, from five to 500 guests. Our meeting space is as flexible as it is elegant, with accommodations for classroom and theatre-style seating. And in case an oceanview conference room isn't quite close enough to the beach, a 6,750-square-foot poolside terrace serves as the ideal location for afternoon meetings.
  • Private party contact
    Group Sales: (805) 773-5000 ext. 600
  • Neighborhood
    Pismo Beach
  • Cross street
    Spy Glass
  • Parking details
    We have private lots in the hotel and across the street. We offer complimentary valet to all guests when its available.
  • Public transit
    The bus stops right in front of The Cliffs or down the street at Spy Glass.
  • Entertainment
    We have live music in the dining room Thursday, Friday and Sat nights. We try to do every Friday on our patio outside for happy hour from 330-630. Summertime is Friday through Sundays!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,209 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Contemporary American

1,209 Reviews
  1. Vricci

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great! The service was great. We went later in the evening so it was pretty quiet but we very much enjoyed the whole thing!

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  2. WarrenW

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was spectacular and the staff was friendly helpful and so extremely knowledgeable. I can’t wait to go back again.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Marisol is always a pleasure. Delicious food and impeccable service.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    The service is wonderful and far surpassed the food. Our suggestion is… find another option.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service, great views, and good food. Was a perfect celebration evening!

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  6. ChristopherE

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Ate outside with the most fabulous view of the ocean! Charlie our waiter is beyond fabulous! We’ll be back.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a fabulous brunch celebrating two Birthdays with a perfect table nestled between a fireplace and an incredible ocean view. Staff went out of their way to recognize our Birthdays. The food was great. Everyone in our party is eager to come back.

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  8. Chelsea

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience at marisol!! The food is wonderful! We also had room Service from there while staying at the cliffs hotel and it was so yummy! Definitely recommend the desserts!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rarely does view match with food, Marisol one of those rare matches. Had two amazing breakfasts with amazing view on patio. Shout out to Charlie for extra special hospitality

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  10. JanetD

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Service View and Food. Can’t wait to go back!

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  11. AndresD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love it 💯 % excelente place we will come back again thanks

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  12. keashacali

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, ambiance and service were all great! We got there late because I was getting ready but we're still seated in a perfect spot!

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  13. Becky

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We just went to the Marisol for a little lunch date and the food was delicious! I ordered their chai pancakes which were so fluffy and had a great flavor. My partner ordered their ahi bowl which was so good! The tuna was prepared perfectly and it would just melt in your mouth.

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  14. LeeO

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter, Jason was excellent. We had a table inside by the patio with a lovely ocean view. The service was nicely paced. The food was delicious. Although the Ribeye had a bit too much pepper, it was tender and delicious. The Broccolini was steamed perfectly, snd the baked potato done just rght. We live in Nipomo, so it is a delightful ipscale restsurant to have nearby!

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  15. SarahB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff checked on us several times. Food was great. All of our party was very happy with their choices.

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  16. Maryam

    Central Coast

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Crosby was our server and he was great. I would add more crackers to the cheese board. I would use a better baguette for the Bruschetta. Otherwise, all was well. The boys loved their filet mignon. Fish tacos were fabulous.

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  17. JenL

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistent excellence in service and food. Beautiful view.

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  18. Dinner

    Orange County

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great overall dinning experience. The food was exquisite and our server Eric was Fabulous!

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  19. DeniseR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The service and food was very good! The staff was very accommodating. Jason was very flexible and fun to have a wait person!

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  20. RebeccaS

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    We had an amazing breakfast at Marisol, the food was delicious, however the service could have been better. We had to ask for refills and our original drinks, we sat for about 15 mins before someone came to the table. It’s such a beautiful place and the view is amazing just wish the weekend service was as good as during the week.

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  21. Carol

    San Diego

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and the best service. We are going again tonight!

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  22. KathleenD

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jason was great and fun. He made our experience special and made great suggestions.

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  23. Catherine

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    1st time. Excellent. Avery was great. Notified us ahead that ocean view window seat would be blocked by tent that was for a wedding the next day. Seated us outside with a view table that was quiet and perfect. Our waiter Jose was wonderful and we had the best rib eye we’ve ever had! Great experience!!!

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  24. TimM

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Marisol is always great and service is attentive, especially Eric.

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  25. AndyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are always treated so well, that's why we go back so often. [#1]

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  26. NicoleC

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience5
    I feel so bad writing this review but the fish tacos were awful. Just not worth the price at all.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Eggs Benedict was delicious. Was staying next door at Dolphin and eggs Benedict would have cost us much more. This was a great meal at a very fair price.

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  28. colleenk

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredibly accommodating staff and great service. Highly recommend

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  29. JillP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Looking forward to an outside ocean view only to be met with a huge white tent blocking the ocean. No music or ambiance. Service was good. food was good. But a bit of a disapointment

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  30. LauraC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful experience! They created a new mocktail for me during Sunday brunch.

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  31. AmberS

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Our reservation was at 7:30. The reservation was made weeks in advance for a birthday dinner. There were plenty of available tables with great views. When they went to seat us, initially they took us to the back corner of the restaurant. I asked to be sat at a different table with a view, noting we made reservations weeks ago. They did seat us at another table, however, the table was in a corner, with only a partial view for one of us. Service was extremely slow. We did not leave until close to 10:00. Other guests that came after us were seated in the better tables, and received their food before us.

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  32. GailS

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful setting. Great food and service. Caleb was an outstanding server!

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  33. kokkolina

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had such a lovely brunch! Great service, views and food!

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  34. MarcyJ

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is delicious and the waiters are so nice and professional.

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  35. JackieG

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time with a beautiful ocean view and the food was wonderful.

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  36. Gabi

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at Marisol restaurant. Everything was very good. Jason was our server and he was great! Very professional, attentive and very kind. The food was tasty and nicely presented. Compliments to the chef! We are fully recommending this restaurant.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience 2nd time there for brunch had the filet mignon breakfast burrito it was delicious. My wife had the chai apple pancakes also delicious. Order a bottle of the opolo sparkling great value .

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Joaquin

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    The Marisol patio has a lovely ocean view. We have been there a few times over the summer months and the food quality has varied from excellent to very average. The wait staff is always friendly. Some have been very knowledgeable and others know very little about the menu. I love the view but just can’t count on having a great meal. Also, we stick to basic cocktails there or bring our own wine (so many good wineries close by). Their specialty cocktails are all really sweet and their margaritas aren’t great.

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  39. VeronicaF

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    They got my son’s order wrong & took a very long time to replace it. So long in fact that my husband and I were already done eating our meals before he even got his correct order.

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  40. Adrian

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    The ambiance was good. Ordered calamari but it looked all crumbs. Can't see the calamari anymore. It was cut so small. The twice stuffed potato that came with the rib eye steak was not good. Its valet parking (complimentary) but have to wait for awhile. It was busy when we got there because of the movie event they have. The cocktail (Sunset margarita) was good.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 773-5000.

Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa is rated 4.6 stars by 1209 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

2757 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Spy Glass
  • Neighborhood
    Pismo Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have private lots in the hotel and across the street. We offer complimentary valet to all guests when its available.
  • Public transit
    The bus stops right in front of The Cliffs or down the street at Spy Glass.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ashley Black
  • Entertainment
    We have live music in the dining room Thursday, Friday and Sat nights. We try to do every Friday on our patio outside for happy hour from 330-630. Summertime is Friday through Sundays!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (805) 773-5000
  • Private party facilities
    The California conference centers at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa are fully equipped to accommodate any group, from five to 500 guests. Our meeting space is as flexible as it is elegant, with accommodations for classroom and theatre-style seating. And in case an oceanview conference room isn't quite close enough to the beach, a 6,750-square-foot poolside terrace serves as the ideal location for afternoon meetings.
  • Private party contact
    Group Sales: (805) 773-5000 ext. 600
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