Ventana Grill

Our waiter Danny was excellent!! He was very attentive and professional. It was my birthday and I felt very special. He went out of his way to make the evening perfct!

Visited mid- week in early December for lunch. I ordered chicken enchiladas, but I'm quite certain what I got were beef. I did not return the meal, as I did not want a delay or upset to the rest of our table. The waiter never stopped by to ask how things were or if we needed anything else. I was disappointed that the homemade tortillas are not served at lunch. Wouldn't bother returning except we always do just for the view when we have out of town company.

We celebrated a Birtyday With a group of 4 . Promptly seated with a nice window table overlooking the ocean . An assistant took our drink and appetizer orders as the server was backed up with others . Server came and apologized and took our orders which arrived promptly
The 4 meals were perfectly cooked with amazing flavors . Everyone was happy and we will return

We had our ladies luncheon here and it was outstanding. Food was excellent, wait staff awesome, easy access on/off the freeway, sufficient parking and great bar scene.

Outstanding place. Food is great and the service is even better. Would definitely recommend for special occasions or even just a quick dinner!

Ventana is known for its view at sunset. But the food is primarily upscale Mexican, with other choices as well. Dinner begins with a complimentary three tortillas, with three salsas of varying heat. I has a flat iron steak with a delicious chimichurri sauce, accompanied by summer squash, rice and beans. My wife had a very tasty burger. The margaritas were excellent. The ambience is clean and restful. Reserve early to get seating by a window.

Our experience was great. Our server Brandi was so amazing and super efficient. Will definitely try to request her next time we are in.

Friends get together

The Rib eye steak was amazing

We travel through Pismo Beach several times per hear. We never miss a chance attending their Sunday brunch. Happy hour is also amazing. We recommend it highly!

We went to Ventana Grill for my dad's birthday last year and returned again this year! Again, you didn't disappoint! The food was fantastic and our server was tops!! We love Ventana!!

The atmosphere was great, the food was amazing and the view was spectacular. Our server was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. Great experience

Great ocean view. Food is great and staff are very attentive. Our favorite place for lunch.

Outstanding each and every time.
The food, presentation, service and of course the location/view are well worth the price and drive.

Great food & view. Ashleigh was graet as our server

Always a favorite when in Pismo Beach. Menu is interesting and different, specials are always good and the service is exceptional - special thanks to Kaitlin on this visit.

The Ventana Grill is one of our very favorite places. It has almost everything: great food, great service and a spectacular view. Our most recent visit was to celebrate our 23d anniversary. My wife had delicious halibut tacos. I had my fave, fish and chips. The food did not disappoint at all. It was a clear, sunny day - perfect for a window table. Our server, Christian, was excellent - personable, attentive, not intrusive, and helpful. It can be difficult to get a window table, but all tables have a nice view of the spectacular Pacific Ocean and the great coastline.

Loved this place!Nice ambiance and good food!

VG is one of our top 2 local restaurants. The view which includes whales, porpoise, nesting sea birds, pelicans in flight etc is spectacular and unmatched on the central coast. The menu provides a nice variety and desert is exceptional...do not miss the mud pie...made in house or the rasberry chocolate mousse. Careing, friendly staff !

My complaint was the quickness of the service...TOO quick!! We had just sat down with our drinks, and we were served our soup. Not even finished with soup, and out came main course. Felt like we were being rushed in and out in order to turn the table. Server needs to communicate better with kitchen, do not rush customer!!!!

My husband and bring friends and family here for the unique food style.
We brought my daughter for the first time and she loved it as we knew she would!!

Pasta with seafood - wow! (Should be seafood with pasta....)

We had the corner window booth, marine layer was in thick, but views were still spectacular.

We both had the halibut tacos, requested corn tortillas, very clean and authentic. Jimmy our server was excellent and attentive. Hostess was a delight. All positive. Would absolutely return.

Decent food, nothing too great especially for vegetarians. Booked through open table mostly for sunset view but didn't give us a window booth even though 2 were open when we showed up. This is inspite of me asking prior day if we would have that booth if we showed up on time.

Appetizers were good but paid 50 for beef Wellington that was flat out inedible. Stick with the Mexican inspired menu.

Had a very delicious dinner. Our server was excellent 👍👍
The bartender was excellent as well. Will definitely be back when we once again visit Pismo Beach.

This restaurant has a great view of the ocean. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about items on the menu. The food was fantastic.

Ventana Grill is always a beautiful place, especially to take out of town friends. Interesting menu!

We asked for a table near the windows and we were accommodated with no issues. Food was amazing and the service was over the top! Great experience

The whole experience was very special. The drinks were delicious the food was excellent.

Wonderful experience the food was tasty and different and exciting in our server was wonderful !!!

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Shell/Pismo area.

Once again, a terrific lunch. I am "hooked" on the clams in the delicious poblano/mushroom broth; and my friend had the GIANT burrito, of which she took most home for another 3-meals! Ventana does it up right: service was good without being intrusive, the "El Jefe" margarita was superb, and of course the view was FAB! Highly recommended!

Great for any occasion. Very accommodating, great staff and excellent menu! Love this place!

We have been to Ventana Grill many times since it opened. The dinners are not as good as they were in the beginning. The menu is pretty much the same and but not prepared as well. Lunchesare better and the menu is is better.

Eat here twice a year when passing through, always enjoy.

A first timer. We were seated promptly. Server was very friendly and helpful. Food was perfectly cooked as ordered. I highly recommend for a special dinner out. Will definitely be returning.

Food is delicious! Service is superb! View is amazing! Enjoyed a wonderful dinner with kids ans family.

This is a favorite of my wife and I. The view is amazing and the food and service are better than any other restaurant we have been to between Lompoc and Paso Robles. It is best to get a reservation than to walk in as the wait can be lengthy. They have always seated us immediately or within minutes of our reservation. If you have a group of four or more they will have you wait until at least half of your group arrives before seating as it is very popular for dinner, so that is reasonable. Sunset dining is tough during weeknights in the late fall and winter months as the Sun sets early, so try a Saturday or Sunday evening for the beautiful sunsets. You can bring one bottle of your own wine for two to three people or one bottle per three people in larger groups without a corkage fee; but they do have an excellent Wine List.

Wonderful meal. The waitress was great as well as the food. The best meal there yet. We were promptly seated in a nice booth. Great birthday meal.