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Gardens of Avila Restaurant, San Luis Obispo, CA
Gardens of Avila Restaurant, San Luis Obispo, CA
Gardens of Avila Restaurant, San Luis Obispo, CA
Gardens of Avila Restaurant, San Luis Obispo, CA
Gardens of Avila Restaurant, San Luis Obispo, CA

Gardens of Avila Restaurant

4.6
4.6
975 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
The Gardens Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, a favorite spot for locals as well as travelers, is situated in a beautiful garden setting in the Avila Valley. Savor the flavors of the award-winning contemporary California cuisine inspired by the surrounding local wine country.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joshua Jones
  • Catering
    We offer catering by our Gardens Restaurant onsite in our banquet rooms. We offer many dining options, packages and menu choices for parties of 12 or more. We offer plated dishes and buffet. Our Event Manager will work with you directly with you to ensure a memorable dining experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Our event facilities have a wide variety of configurations and settings to meet your specific needs. The Palm Room, which features cathedral ceilings and large windows can accommodate up to 50 guests. The Fireside Room can accommodate up to 15 guests & the Fireside/Palm Rooms together accommodate up to 65. Reservations Required thru Events Manager.
  • Area
    San Luis Obispo
  • Cross Street
    Hwy 101
  • Parking details
    Complimentary onsite parking
  • Public transit
    Avila BeachPismo Beach
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 975 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Californian

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Overall

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Food

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Service

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Ambience

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Value

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Healthy

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Great for fine wines

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Romantic

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Good for special occasions

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gardens of Avila Restaurant offers a captivating dining experience with its "absolutely incredible farm to table" cuisine. The "beautiful setting and excellent service" enhance the delightful menu featuring dishes like ribeye, salmon, and scallops. Guests appreciate the "wonderful ambiance" and "attentive service," making it ideal for special occasions and tranquil meals.
975 Reviews
  1. Nathan

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time dining at The Gardens and it definitely lived up to expectations! Amazing food, delicious drinks, divine tiramisu to finish, and a staff that spot-checked us without being intrusive. Great experience all around!!

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  2. Seth VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Had reservations. Waited almost 10 minutes for the host to come back to help us. Then dinner took so long to prepare. First it took 40 minutes for the salad appetizer to come. Then 90 minutes for the entrees. The halibut was bland. Overall I was shocked by the whole experience since it’s at a nice venue.

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  3. Jayes

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great from the start of our dinner to the finish. I had rib eye steak with a baked potato and broccolini and my wife had a pork chop, fingerling potatoes, spinach and polenta. All the food was delicious. The hostess was attentive. Overall a great dining experience.

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  4. Wendy VIP

    Central Coast134 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, service, ambience and mimosa flight!!

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  5. sminter1217

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both the ribeye and filet were unseasoned. Other than that everything was perfect.

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  6. Cheryl

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had lunch to celebrate my husband’s birthday & it was delicious! The atmosphere was relaxing & the service was outstanding! Thank you for a wonderful day!!

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  7. Brian VIP

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food. and service was excellent, reminded us of dining on a cruise ship.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible experience! Halibut was served stone cold. Waitress couldn’t be bothered for thirty minutes, at which point I flagged down a busser. After an additional 40 minute of being told “they are firing it up” and every table around us being served their meals, my husband had finished his meal, so we left with only one of us that got dinner. Waitress had no immediacy/ desire to correct the problem, and really didn’t seem to care at all or make any attempt to apologize or correct. Super unfortunate bc with the correct staff, this place has potential. But after two subpar/ bad visits, we will not be returning here ever!

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  9. Susan

    San Francisco18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible farm to table experience. This was a special evening and the perfect venue! Thank you!

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  10. ReedH

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, wonderful service, and a beautiful environment.

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FAQs

Gardens of Avila Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 595-7365.

Gardens of Avila Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 975 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Gardens of Avila Restaurant

1215 Avila Beach Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hwy 101
  • Area
    San Luis Obispo
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary onsite parking
  • Public transit
    Avila BeachPismo Beach
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joshua Jones
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer catering by our Gardens Restaurant onsite in our banquet rooms. We offer many dining options, packages and menu choices for parties of 12 or more. We offer plated dishes and buffet. Our Event Manager will work with you directly with you to ensure a memorable dining experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Our event facilities have a wide variety of configurations and settings to meet your specific needs. The Palm Room, which features cathedral ceilings and large windows can accommodate up to 50 guests. The Fireside Room can accommodate up to 15 guests & the Fireside/Palm Rooms together accommodate up to 65. Reservations Required thru Events Manager.
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