Location: Pismo Beach
Top Restaurants in Pismo Beach
Top 10 American food in Pismo Beach, California, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Pismo Beach, California, United States. Lounge in style on the white beaches of the California coast. Pismo Beach offers premium ocean views, a 1200-foot pier perfect for fishing, and choice surfing. If you've had enough of bumming on the beach, check out the shops on the boardwalk or at the Pismo Beach Premium Outlets. Golfers will find plenty of desirable courses, and nature lovers will enjoy horseback riding or riding an ATV through the scenic sand dunes.
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10. Lido at Dolphin Bay
Overall Ratings
4 based on 320 reviews
Lido Restaurant and Lounge at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa is one of the top sought after dining locations in Pismo Beach. The mesmerizing ocean view provides the perfect backdrop for a casual yet elegant dining setting. Come and experience the most spectacul
Reviewed By CAtraveler94087
At Lido you can sit inside or out...I much prefer sitting outside if the weather is cooperating. They make strategic use of large umbrellas, heaters and glass screens to keep you comfortable.Dinner menu is a little bland, but dishes are good and generally plated nicely. Service is somewhat better than average on the Central Coast. And, the last time I was there for dinner, I was told they provide free corkage for bottles of Central Coast wines not on their wine list.One of my favorite times to go to Lido is for Happy Hour (4-6?) when they serve nice, tasty small plates and drinks at a discount. Coastline view is hard to beat. Dear CAtraveler94087,Thank you for posting your review on Trip Advisor! We are so thrilled you enjoyed your overall experience in Lido. We pride ourselves in the quality of our food and atmosphere here at Dolphin Bay and we are happy to hear you enjoyed it as well. Again, thank you for your feedback and we look forward to having you back for another memorable visit! Warmest Regards, The Dolphin Bay Team
9. Huckleberry's Pismo Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 168 reviews
Who's your Huckleberry? Huckleberry's serves the best Breakfast & Lunch this side of the ole Mississippi - AAiiee! It's California Cookin' with a Southern Flair. Breakfast items like Cajun Hot Links, Buter Crisp Waffles, Huck's Breakfast platters and larg
Reviewed By Rosie316
My family members got the stuffed French toast and Carmel pancakes and said they were AMAZING!!! I have celiac (allergic to gluten) I asked the hostess if they had any gluten free options and she very nicely let me know she wasn't sure but the server would definitely be able to help. When our server arrived I asked about it and although they didn't have a gluten free menu there were several items i would be ok with. I ordered an omelet and she ensured it would be cooked in a clean separate pan. The omelet was so good!!! Cheese, bacon, peppers, onions! I appreciate the kindness of the staff and will definitely be back. I had no allergic reactions!
8. Pismo Fish & Chips & Seafood Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 339 reviews
Reviewed By jettarae
mostly locals go there as off the main street south one street overThe fish is so yummy and tartar saucethey were closed on Saturday at 8:00 was so sad as had to eat down the street main street and the fish and chips were awful small and expensive hardly any fish,too
7. Brad's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 770 reviews
Reviewed By Dale S
A nice, sit-down restaurant that also has an outdoor patio, and attentive wait-staff. The food was good enough but portions aren't very generous and it all comes with a fairly high price tag. Alas, definitely did not feel we received our money's worth. It's within an easy walk of the pier, however.
6. Shell Beach Brewhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By alan b
Itâs all about how the surroundings make me feel at a brewery. The food was pretty good. Some of the better brew houses have gone more the âcraftâ food direction, and this place was much more towards your average pub fare. Sandwiches and burgers had good flavor. But the ambience didnât reach out and grab me. With games going on the big screens, it felt more like a sports bar, and less like a modern, trendy brewery. Service was average, but there was just nothing special or memorable.
5. Cool Cat Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 508 reviews
Reviewed By luv2trvlRedondoBeach
We chose this restaurant having eaten here years ago, and based on the tripadvisor reviews. It was 9:00 p.m. and so the restaurant wasn't crowded. It was a Saturday night and they'd clearly had a busy day as the restaurant needed a thorough cleaning. There were employees standing around near the front of the restaurant in shorts, clearly cold, doing nothing. They had all the windows wide open, yet it had turned quite cold. They were nice about closing the windows. If the employees swept all the debris off the floor they'd warm themselves up, and make the restaurant more appetizing. We ordered a tri-tip sandwich. The sandwich was about $12. Thin slabs of over cooked meat were on a bun, with some lettuce. They could have added at least a pickle to make the plate more attractive. My daughter ordered a turkey breast sandwich, which had avocado, bacon, lettuce and tomato. It was much better than the steak sandwich. My husband had a ham and cheese sandwich which wasn't bad. Overall this is an average restaurant that needs some attention to cleanliness.
4. Penny's All American Cafe'
Overall Ratings
4 based on 381 reviews
We are a small cafe with a wonderful patio.We have wonderful homemade breakfast and lunch dishes.We have award winning chile verde and clam chowder.I have thee best crew in town.We love our customers and we have formed wonderful long lasting friendships.I
Reviewed By M4086QVelisab
Pennyâs is the best place if you wanna try a real American breakfast. This is diner is informal and offers a great choice of typical food. Waiters are very helpful and willing. Good also for lunch and dinner, non too expensive.
3. Ventana Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1907 reviews
Discover the cool, coastal world of Ventana Grill and experience our unique coastal fusion cuisine, unlike any other. With an atmosphere that channels the four elements, Ventana Grill in Pismo Beach immerses guests in the enchanting pleasures of the natur
Reviewed By jill r
Staying at Pismo, walked to the Ventana, enjoyed a few cocktails then have a lovely very enjoyable meal earlier in the evenings I guess you could dine while the sun sets. Great atmosphere
2. Cracked Crab
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1237 reviews
Our Mission To provide excellent food and service to all of our guest in a clean, comfortable, casual AND FUN atmosphere. Serving the finest seafood available, in a most casual style.⢠The Details of Our Philosophy Although we serve fine food in a nice at
Reviewed By Andrea-mumof3
Whilst staying at the Kon Tikki Inn, we were really keen to try Cracked Crab out so walked along the beach and arrived at around 6.15 pm expecting to wait. There was around a 40 minute wait (that was fine, we sat outside and watched the world go by with a drink). For dinner, we ordered two of the infamous seafood buckets for 5 of us. We chose Snow Crab and Alaskan King Crab, huge prawns and mussels and it also came with spicy sausage, corn, potatoes and warmed rolls with butter and lemon. Service was excellent and waitress gave us tools to extract the crab, put our bibs on and then put a clean disposable tablecloth on our table. A few minutes later and she then proceeded to dump the buckets of crab on our table much to our amusement.The buckets are expensive at $79 each but two buckets satisfied our family of 5 including two hungry teenage boys, food was delicious, restaurant has a good vibe and it was such a fun family experience.
1. The Oyster Loft
Overall Ratings
4 based on 361 reviews
Reviewed By Soulefulltraveler
On the second floor - and I guess the same owners - as Wooley's right next to the pier. Super view. We stopped in for a glass of wine and some oysters, which was just right. High end dining available; a lot more formal than downstairs. Street parking.
