Restaurants near Rancho Nipomo

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A photo of Jocko's Steakhouse restaurant

1. Jocko's Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(1971)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Nipomo

Booked 33 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

2. Adelina's Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(1193)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Nipomo

Booked 7 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.

3. Oyster Loft

4.7

Exceptional(3667)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 38 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.

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4. Pono Pacific Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(672)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pacific Rim • Pismo Beach

Booked 10 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.

A photo of Vista Steak and Seafood restaurant

5. Vista Steak and Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(1820)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 42 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.

6. Ventana Grill

4.6

Exceptional(3240)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Pismo Beach

Booked 58 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.

7. Sea Venture

4.5

Awesome(2429)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach

Booked 12 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.

8. Ada's Fish House

4.7

Exceptional(276)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 12 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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9. Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo

4.5

Awesome(145)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • San Luis Obispo

Booked 42 times today

Welcome to Lure Fish House, if your preferred reservation time is not available about half of our overall seating is unreserved for walk-ins. Our bar and oyster bar areas offer our full service menu and are open seating in order of arrival. Lure Fish House is a Ventura California based family-owned restaurant featuring the freshest sustainable seafood from trusted sources. Our Arizona Lure has its seafood order prepared in our own Ventura California seafood cutting facility and is directly driven to Arizona about 15 hours after it is ordered from the chef in Scottsdale. We feature organically grown local produce and wines from local vineyards whenever possible. We also feature a full bar with specialty cocktails made with freshly squeezed fruit juices and a raw bar serving a variety of fresh chilled seafood and oysters.

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10. Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

4.7

Exceptional(1391)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach

Booked 17 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/

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LizPDX
Portland / Oregon •52 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Lovely view, ample service and good cocktails. Food is always fresh and delicious.
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Vista Steak and SeafoodPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Pismo Beach
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4.7
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JeffVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great meal. It’s a very casual place with friendly and efficient staff. There’s more to the menu than steaks but I didn’t make it past the 20oz filet which was perfect medium rare with slight char from the red oak. I did manage to finish the steak and baked potato but couldn’t make it as far as the included garlic bread (more like Texas toast), beans or ice cream so I can’t comment on them. It was hopping at 7p on a Monday night when we arrived but by 8p had largely cleared out. It’s a tremendous value given the size and quality of the proteins.
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Jocko's SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Nipomo
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4.7
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Amada
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was very delicious and the view was beautiful for a romantic dinner!
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Oyster LoftPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Pismo Beach
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
California Central Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
Wonderful experience, food and staff were excellent, would definitely go back!
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Pono Pacific KitchenPrice: Expensive• Pacific Rim• Pismo Beach
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4.9
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Charles VIP
San Francisco Bay Area •28 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 Feb 2025
Even with reservations for 6pm, it wasn't until 6:18pm that we were seated. There was not enough staff to wait on the large number of diners.
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Adelina's BistroPrice: Expensive• Californian• Nipomo
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4.7

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