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1. Red Lobster - Santa Maria
4.0
Excellent(16)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Orcutt / Santa Maria
Booked 9 times today
Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.
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2. Jocko's Steakhouse
4.6
Exceptional(1904)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Nipomo
Booked 38 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
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3. Far Western Tavern
4.8
Exceptional(1189)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Orcutt / Santa Maria
Booked 4 times today
Welcome to the Far Western Tavern—California ranch cuisine inspired by local traditions.Our restaurant is recognized as a landmark of Santa Maria Style Barbecue, a renowned regional fare rooted in native ingredients and methods that were first popularized by 19th century rancheros.Our menu blends this local barbecue style with other dishes that reflect our family’s heritage in the Santa Maria Valley’s Swiss-Italian ranching community, all prepared with fresh flavors from nearby farms, ranches and vineyards.
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4. Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn
4.8
Exceptional(4517)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • San Luis Obispo
Booked 28 times today
Enjoy an award winning dining experience in our world-famous pink and gold Steak House - offering a comfortable and opulent dining atmosphere. Indulge in a delicious oak-pit-barbecued steak, fresh seafood, chicken, or vegetarian entrees. Featuring a superb wine list, decadent world-famous desserts and a whimsical, European atmosphere. Boutique shopping makes for a fun experience before or after you dine with us.
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5. Vista Steak and Seafood
4.7
Exceptional(1735)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Pismo Beach
Booked 39 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.
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6. Adelina's Bistro
4.6
Exceptional(1186)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Nipomo
Booked 1 time 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.
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7. Ventana Grill
4.6
Exceptional(3212)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Pismo Beach
Booked 34 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.
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8. Oyster Loft
4.8
Exceptional(3636)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Pismo Beach
Booked 7 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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9. Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn
4.4
Awesome(1967)
Price: Expensive
• American • San Luis Obispo
Booked 79 times today
The Copper Café is popular with tourists and locals alike for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in a warm and charming atmosphere. Copper counters, rich Bavarian woods, and lovely natural lighting will transport you to a quaint European village. Our Madonna Inn Bakery, featuring world-famous cakes, pies, cookies, along with French and Danish pastries remains open and available for walk-in and pre-ordered items.
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10. Pono Pacific Kitchen
4.9
Exceptional(636)
Price: Expensive
• Pacific Rim • Pismo Beach
Booked 2 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.

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  • Brian
    California Central Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Mom and I really enjoyed our visit to Jocko’s. From the moment we walked in we were greeted with friendly faces. The front door host guided us to our table, mom uses a walker. Our server Jake was very affable and helpful as we ordered our food. The grilled artichoke, salad, filet mignon with all house made dressings and sauces were fantastic. We also appreciated the home style beans,bread and ice cream dessert with chocolate syrup. We really liked the service. Special thank you to Manager Andrew who took good care of us above and beyond like a God-Father. Thanks everybody for a wonderful dining experience. We highly recommend Jocko’s!
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    Jocko's SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Nipomo
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    4.6
  • DeeAnn
    Fresno / San Joaquin Valley •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This restaurant is consistently good a little bit of problem with reservations not being what you scheduled, but nothing severe Should be called for a rescheduled time not an email
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    Vista Steak and SeafoodPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Pismo Beach
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    4.7
  • karen
    California Central Coast •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our service was great and so was the food! Very friendly and helpful staff!!
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    Far Western TavernPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Orcutt / Santa Maria
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    4.8
  • Steven
    California Central Coast •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Madonna Inn delivered another terrific dining experience. We've been coming for a birthday dinner every year for 28 years now. The place is always decorated cleverly for the season and the atmosphere is very festive. The wait staff was excellent and very attentive especially since it was a very busy night. We'll be back!
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    Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna InnPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• San Luis Obispo
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    4.8
  • Kiks
    Los Angeles •10 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 23 Nov 2023
    Our table server Edward was very nice person. Accomodating. Food portion was good for two seniors. Price was just right. We are definitely going back.
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    Red Lobster - Santa MariaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Orcutt / Santa Maria
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    4

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