Ventana Grill

Name: Ventana Grill
Address: 2575 Price St, St Pismo, CA, United States, 93449
Telephone: (805) 773-0000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2758 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(805) 773-0000

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Latin American, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 773-0000
Website
http://www.ventanagrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2575 Price St, St Pismo, CA 93449
Neighborhood
Pismo Beach
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Sopa Azteca
roasted tomato guajillo chile puree, maize crisps, sour cream, cilantro
- Cup$4.00
- Bowl (With Avocado, Queso Fresco, Tomato)$8.00
Clam Chowder
new england style, grilled parmesan ciabatta roll
- Cup$4.00
- Bowl$8.00
Corn Dusted Crisp Calamari$13.00
cornmeal fried calamari, cilantro gremolada, smoky chipotle aioli, citrus cocktail sauce, lemon caper tartar sauce
Shrimp Cocktail$13.00
tomato citrus coulis, cilantro, fresh corn chips, cucumber avocado relish
Poblano Steamed Clams$14.00
little neck clams, button mushrooms, garlic, shallots, poblano peppers, spicy white wine broth, parmesan cheese, grilled parmesan ciabatta roll
Sweet Chipotle Chili Wings$8.00
wings and drummettes, sweet chipotle chili sauce, julienned jicama and cucumber, chamoy dressing
Alaskan Halibut Ceviche$14.00
lemon-lime marinade, papaya habanero mustard, cucumber pico de gallo, avocado, iceberg lettuce petals, served on corn chips
Fire Roasted Corn & Pasilla Quesadilla$13.00
poblano peppers, cheese trio, roasted corn salsa, crema, guajillo corn tortillas
Carne Asada Nachos$14.00
arrachera steak, cheese trio, pinquito beans, pico de gallo, jalapeños, guacamole, chipotle crema, cilantro
Asian Style Nachos$18.00
marinated and minced yellowfin tuna, wonton chips, seaweed salad, wasabi crema, sesame seeds, wasabi-yuzu dressing

Salads

Red Caesar Calamari Salad$13.00
cornmeal fried calamari, chipotle tortilla strips, lemon cotija cheese, red caesar dressing, romaine lettuce
Baby Iceberg Wedge$12.00
red pears, roasted pecans, hass avocado, green onions, roquefort blue cheese dressing
Sesame Seared Ahi Salad$14.00
chilled yellow fin tuna, organic grapefruit, haas avocado, red radish, yellow pepper ginger vinaigrette, local sweet mixed greens
Chopped Salad$13.00
chicken, romaine hearts, granny smith apples, roma tomatoes, roasted poblanos, caramelized corn, pinquito beans, red onion, cotija, cilantro, tortilla strips, cumin dijon dressing
Peruvian Scallop Salad$14.00
sautéed baby scallops, tortilla strips, lemon zest, cotija cheese, red caesar dressing, romaine lettuce
Southwestern Steak Salad$14.00
grilled marinated skirt steak, pico de gallo, roasted corn, black beans, queso fresco, avocado, spring lettuce mix, chipotle lime vinaigrette

Entrées

Halibut Fish Tacos$17.00
grilled alaskan halibut, flour tortillas, jalapeño crema, green and red shredded cabbage, pico de gallo salsa
Carne Asada Tacos$14.00
grilled marinated skirt steak, corn tortillas, green and red shredded cabbage, cilantro chimichurri sauce, goat cheese, caramelized spring onions
Pork Carnitas Tacos$14.00
shredded seared pork, corn tortillas, caramelized pineapple, avocado, roasted corn salsa, queso fresco. Ask about Cantina style
Chicken Tacos$14.00
mary's free range shredded chicken, corn tortillas, mole manteles, leaf lettuce, guacamole, matchstick red radishes, onions, cilantro
Sopes$16.00
chicken, beef or pork carnitas, cornmeal tartlets, pinquito beans, habanero pickled onions, pico de gallo, guacamole, queso fresco
Seafood & Chipotle Penne Pasta$16.00
littleneck clams, black tiger prawns, deep sea red crab, seasonal fish, spicy white wine cream sauce, grilled parmesan ciabatta roll
Chicken Mole Sliders$15.00
mary's free range shredded chicken, mole mancha manteles, pickled jalapeños and red onion, dressed baby arugula, toasted brioche slider rolls, seasoned potato wedges
Fish Torta Sliders$13.00
alaskan cod, spiced tempura batter, salsa crema slaw, refried black beans, toasted brioche slider rolls, seasoned potato wedges
Chimichanga$14.00
chicken, beef or pork, pinquito beans, cheese trio, crema, guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce
Burrito$14.00
chicken, beef or pork, pinquito beans, poblano rice, cheese trio, crema, guacamole, cilantro, chile colorado sauce
Chicken Enchiladas$14.00
mary's free range shredded chicken, corn tortillas, mole manteles, tomatillo sauce, cheese trio, queso fresco, crema, green onions, lettuce, matchstick red radishes, served with poblano rice
Pepito Steak Torta$13.00
grilled skirt steak, cilantro crema, guacamole, cheese trio, refried black beans, pickled jalapeños, dressed baby arugula, toasted bolillo roll, seasoned potato wedges
Ventana Burger$13.00
ground black angus, chorizo, roasted poblano peppers, caramelized onions, cheese trio, potato dusted kaiser roll, seasoned potato wedges, chipotle aioli dip
Fish & Chips$15.00
beer battered cod, lemon caper tartar sauce, citrus walnut vinaigrette dressed greens, seasoned potato wedges

What 2,758 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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Great for scenic views

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A restaurant with ambiance and good food. Menu choices were heavy on seafood, which was fine for me by left my sweetheart searching for something to her taste. Our server was top-notch. She made very good suggestions and made sure we were satisfied throughout our stay. In the end we were both extremely satisfied with our dinner there and will certainly have dinner there again.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect from the host, our server Crystal and our food. We brought. In our own wine and the corkage fee was very reasonable. All was great including the amazing sunset! Best date night ever!! Cheryl B
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal and great service. Best view of the Pacific Ocean from Pismo to San Simeon!
c
cafoxxyy47
Central Coast
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always love the shrimp cocktail, fish and chips, and clam chowder. These are the best items on the menu; I ve never tried anything else on the menu because I love these three items so much. Also, the mud pie is divine. The best dessert ever❣️
JT
JohnT
Las Vegas
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every visit to Pismo… this is one of our stops Great staff, great food, close to hotel (Shore Cliff)
J
Janang
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding staff!! manager and Ashley 👍🏼💯 Beautiful ocean view especially at sunset
BB
BethB
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
It was very busy and it appeared. You needed an additional bartender and additional servers. There were lots of empty tables and I could only attribute that to the lack of servers since it’s difficult to get a reservation.
BD
BobbiD
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ashley was our server. She was so kind and welcoming. Very attentive. The food was delicious and fresh.
f
frustratedfoodie
San Francisco
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
The food was just okay. The tortillas made on the spot were good, though. We got great service, though. We went by early to see about outdoor seating, and they didn’t have it (not surprising—it was cold and windy), though they did say we could get take-out and sit on their deck. We didn’t want to sit outside under those circumstances, so the hostess booked our table by a window that could be opened while we were there, which was a great accommodation. When we got there, our server was very helpful and attentive.
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Pianoman
Hawaii
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal with different takes on Mexican dishes that were very appealing - and all that while overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean - what a romantic location!!
SC
SassyCal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We thoroughly enjoyed my husband's birthday dinner -- comfortable, great food and a most wonderful waiter. April was attentive and even caught that my non alcoholic cosmo had accidentally been made with alcohol before she actually served it. Sea bass, filet mignon, dessert: all wonderful.
VL
VictorL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time we visit Pismo we always make sure to stop and eat at Ventana! Great food great service! Amazing view of the ocean! Definitely recommend this place!
K
Katrina
Orange County
91 reviews
vip
4.0
91 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
There were four of us and we all had the special, sea bass. Was Ok, not as good as when I had the halibut. My husband and I shared a wedge salad and it could have had more blue cheese dressing. We also shared a mud pie for desert which was pretty go. We will definitely come back.
AG
AlisonG
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this place! Wish I remembered our servers name but he couldn’t have been nicer! Perfect balance of presence and responsiveness with leaving us alone to enjoy our evening. Thank you Ventana Grill! It is our third time there and you never disappoint! It is now a must for every time we come to Pismo Beach. ❤️
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
New Year’s Eve celebration was fun until the power went out. We were only able to receive half our order since we had not ordered our entrees yet. Not the restaurant’s fault, but it would have been a nice gesture if they would have brought us more tortillas, or offered us a slice of free pie to offset our meal on New Years.
MS
MarkS
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food and drinks! Service was friendly. Tequila list is extensive.
DG
DeborahG
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The shrimp cocktail is full of shrimp in a tasty coulis with tortilla chips to scoop it all up! Delicious! Fish & chips were crispy and hot!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
88 reviews
vip
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The iceberg lettuce wedge was fabulous And the shrimp steak dish was perfect The waitress was kind And the views are as good as it gets
BJ
BobJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wanted to say what GREAT service we had from Brianna! Amazing personality, as well as service throughout. Keep her! Bob & Cindy
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stevem
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had our Christmas Eve family dinner Everything was great
WM
WillM
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
We had such a wonderful experience here on my birthday in July that we were excited to share it with my son and his fiancé in celebration of their engagement. Sorry to say that this time around the Ventana let us down on the food. We were disappointed that the seafood pasta was not as we remembered. We had to send back the calamari that was so heavily breaded and chewy. The atmosphere is still lovely and the view sublime but the food was only so so this time. Not sure if we will be back again for the dinner menu.
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disneygirl
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite places! The food & views are fabulous!!
JV
JoeyV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was amazing. Staff was incredible. Very attentive, polite and professional. Everything seemed under control and the guests around us all seemed happy. Would definitely recommend.
TG
TanyaG
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ventana serves consistently excellent meals and great service. We are locals, and this is one of our favorite places. The quality of the ingredients is apparent. This is one of just a few restaurants that serves amazing nachos as well as amazing seafood. I wish more of their lunch menu items were available for dinner, but that's a tiny critique. The view is amazing if you are there during the daytime!
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cafoxxyy47
Central Coast
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favorite of all restaurants. We always have the same meal and love it! We always have the fabulous clam chowder with the little garlic parmesan toast and fish and chips. The fish and chips is the best I have had it anywhere. The service is impeccable and the view is to die for. This is a place that has grown to be our favorite over the years. Everything here is delicious!
LF
LindaF
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the service was excellent great view of the ocean.
RB
RoelB
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great view, delicious food and excellent service. Worth it.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall1food5service5ambience5
I do not understand why this place does not let us make a reservation for anything more than 4 people? This is ridiculous!
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Special
Hawaii
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ventana Grill is often our choice for special occasions. There is a variety of excellent meals to choose. The setting has sweeping open views with birds and wildlife. Service is always excellent. Ventana Grill is also a great place for dates. My husband and I go as a getaway. Courteous service. Atmosphere conducive to conversation. Beautiful scenery.
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StephenE
Orange County
103 reviews
vip
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a lovely place to dine, but make sure you have a reservation. We showed up earlier this year without one and had to wait almost an hour for a table. This time, we had a reservation. We were seated in a booth with a terrific view of the ocean beyond. Ashley gave us excellent, attentive service. We started with a generous shrimp cocktail, easily enough for two, and cocktails. My entree was the salmon, which was excellently prepared and presented. Dessert was mango sorbet.
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Randy
Sacramento
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent meal. My wife had seafood pasta (very good) and I had the pork chop (outstanding)….full of flavors and absolutely delicious. Margaritas topped the meal off!
RH
RoseH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was so easy to make reservations through Open Table. Our table was ready as soon as we arrived. Our server was pleasant and attentive. Our food was excellent. We’re looking forward to our next visit.
TT
TeresaT
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always good service, great food and beautiful ocean views.
H
Hodak
San Joaquin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The server was very nice. Food was delicious
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sunset view over the ocean. Amazing food outstanding service. Made a perfect date night!
KC
KeithC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
We ate early, like old people, because we wanted to see the sunset from our table. That worked out perfectly! It’s a beautiful restaurant with a commanding ocean view high on a bluff. My Sweetheart ordered Seabass and I had the flat iron steak. Sorry to report out that the Seabass was not great. Some of it was good but there was a portion of it that was just soggy and yuck. My flat iron steak was quite good. The service, for the most part, was quite good. It got a little slow after the meal, waiting for dessert to arrive, and then the check, but nothing really to complain about. Overall, it was a nice experience, and I will gladly go back again, but will not be ordering the Seabass. There are so many other succulent choices to try!
KL
KelleyL
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience2
Table was filthy. Food was nor very good. I ate maybe 5 bites of my steak salad. Expensive for the low quality food. Staff was in shorts and sweatshirts tied around waist. I will not be returning.
TN
TraceyN
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good food, good service with a great view. So easy to get to on our way up the coast. Will keep coming back.
TN
TraceyN
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
View and ambience is wonderful. Food is very good especially considering location/view/value. We will continue to come when we are in the area.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Overall experience was good but was not blown away

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Ventana Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 773-0000.

Ventana Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 2758 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(805) 773-0000

2575 Price St, St Pismo, CA 93449

Additional information

Neighborhood
Pismo Beach
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Latin American, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ventanagrill.com/
Phone number
(805) 773-0000

Ventana Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Shrimp Cocktail

Clam Chowder

Steamed Clams

Appetizers

Sopa Azteca

Clam Chowder

Corn Dusted Crisp Calamari$13.00

Shrimp Cocktail$13.00

Poblano Steamed Clams$14.00

Sweet Chipotle Chili Wings$8.00

Alaskan Halibut Ceviche$14.00

Fire Roasted Corn & Pasilla Quesadilla$13.00

Carne Asada Nachos$14.00

Asian Style Nachos$18.00

Salads

Red Caesar Calamari Salad$13.00

Baby Iceberg Wedge$12.00

Sesame Seared Ahi Salad$14.00

Chopped Salad$13.00

Peruvian Scallop Salad$14.00

Southwestern Steak Salad$14.00

Entrées

Halibut Fish Tacos$17.00

Carne Asada Tacos$14.00

Pork Carnitas Tacos$14.00

Chicken Tacos$14.00

Sopes$16.00

Seafood & Chipotle Penne Pasta$16.00

Chicken Mole Sliders$15.00

Fish Torta Sliders$13.00

Chimichanga$14.00

Burrito$14.00

Chicken Enchiladas$14.00

Pepito Steak Torta$13.00

Ventana Burger$13.00

Fish & Chips$15.00

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