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1. Ada's Fish House
4.7
Exceptional(276)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Pismo Beach
Booked 10 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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2. Cypress Beach House
4.5
Awesome(33)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach
Booked 3 times today
Cypress Beach House at Inn at the Pier is the premier dining destination in Pismo Beach, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific coastline and a chic California Coastal ambiance. Our menu highlights the finest California seafood and fresh meats, expertly prepared to showcase the region’s vibrant flavors. Dine outdoors at our ocean view restaurant and bar, where every dish is perfectly paired with signature cocktails, locally sourced wines, and the best craft beers from California’s top breweries. Whether you're unwinding with an after-work drink or taking in a spectacular sunset, every moment here feels extraordinary.
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3. Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa
4.8
Exceptional(1390)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach
Booked 11 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/
A photo of Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn restaurant
4. Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn
4.3
Awesome(2031)
Price: Expensive
• American • San Luis Obispo
Booked 31 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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5. Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo
4.5
Awesome(143)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • San Luis Obispo
Booked 38 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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6. Japanese Restaurant Goshi
5.0
Exceptional(546)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • San Luis Obispo
Booked 4 times today
Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo downtown, serving authentic Japanese food starting from Sushi and traditional tei-shoku. Don't forget to enjoy soothing sake and Japanese beer!
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7. Mama's Meatball
4.7
Exceptional(1136)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Luis Obispo
There are many Italian Restaurants in San Luis Obispo, but if you're looking for a truly authentic Italian dining experience, then you should consider Mama's Meatball Restaurant. Rated among the best San Luis Obispo restaurants, Mama's Meatball uses the freshest, quality ingredients grown locally to create some of the most outstanding dishes you could find in San Luis Obispo eateries. For your convenience, Mama's Meatball offers dine-in, takeout and delivery service. Mama's Meatball is one of the few restaurants near Mission San Luis Obispo, and a block away from hotels in downtown San Luis Obispo to offer private dining options and banquet accommodations for corporate parties and family celebrations. Click here to request a quote for your next private event. Check Out Charity Water! https://www.charitywater.org/mamas-meatball
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8. Bear & The Wren
4.8
Exceptional(151)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • San Luis Obispo
Booked 20 times today
A kindly-crafted wood fired eatery combining modern style with an aged finish. Located at The Creamery Marketplace, tucked behind the intersection of Higuera and Nipomo Streets, we offer an experience unlike any other. Our open-concept kitchen boasts an impressive wood fired oven were we craft hand-made Neapolitan style pizzas to order. Soft lighting, low music, and a relaxed atmosphere can be found throughout our indoor dining space. Garage style doors roll up to reveal outdoor dining on our bricked patio where heaters warm up the cooler months and an upbeat, lively feeling resonates throughout the spring and summer seasons. Full service is available at the bar, seating is first come, first serve. We welcome you to join us for dinner, Tuesday-Saturday from 4-10pm.Please Note: Our seating is a mix of tall tables with barstool style seating, as well as standard height tables with traditional chairs. Our outdoor patio also includes two large tables with bench style seating.
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9. The Oak Grill
4.2
Awesome(387)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • San Luis Obispo
Booked 4 times today
The Oak Grill Features new Californian cuisine showcasing the freshest ingredients from the Central Coast, celebrating each season with its unique offering and flavor profiles.
A photo of California Tacos Cantina & Distillery - San Luis Obispo restaurant
10. California Tacos Cantina & Distillery - San Luis Obispo
4.6
Exceptional(43)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • San Luis Obispo
Booked 1 time today
California Tacos Cantina and Distillery is a restaurant that offers authentic Mexican food, great ambiance, a full bar, and distillery. Our new location in San Luis Obispo is located at the SLO Public Market. Our fresh, handmade tortillas are at the heart of many of the signature plates, and we offer a full bar and the best selection of 100% agave tequila. We are motivated to provide San Luis Obispo County with authentic Mexican food, as every flavor, color, and shape in our food is inspired by the best of Mexico's culture. Anyone who has visited our original location in Solvang and Buellton can attest that eating at California Tacos is a fun and authentic experience.

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