Best Seasonal Restaurants in Pismo Beach

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Cuisine

AmericanSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanPizzeriaBarbecue

Regions

Pismo BeachSan Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

Neighborhoods

Pismo BeachSan Luis Obispo

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

10 restaurants available nearby

1. 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.

2. 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.

A photo of Cypress Beach House restaurant

3. Cypress Beach House

4.5

Awesome(33)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach

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.

A photo of Pequin Coastal Cocina restaurant

4. Pequin Coastal Cocina

4.1

Excellent(258)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Pismo Beach

Pequín offers whimsical Baja Coastal selections highlighting local ingredients accompanied by a tequila-inspired cocktail program. Named for a spicy little chili pepper, breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner comes with an unexpected twist. Join us for Happy Hour Monday - Friday from 3 - 6 PM for discounted signature drinks, wines by the glass, and Firestone Walker beers alongside tasty bites like guac & chips, taquitos, tacos, and more2 hours of Free Valet Parking when you show a dining receipt from Pequín.

A photo of Pono Pacific Kitchen restaurant

5. 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.

6. Granada Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(1207)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • San Luis Obispo

Booked 3 times today

The heart and inspiration for Granada is the beloved and pre-existing Granada Bistro. This space has been renovated and re-imagined in industrial chic design, serving seasonal, farm-to-table ingredients sourced from Central Coast farmers and purveyors. Dishes inspired by Mediterranean culture, French and Spanish cuisine. Small plates, charcuterie and the freshest local seafood, meats, and produce are complemented by an eclectic wine list including Spanish and French selections, and a range of the Central Coast’s finest artisan wine producers.

A photo of Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn restaurant

7. Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn

4.6

Exceptional(4597)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • San Luis Obispo

Booked 52 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.

A photo of Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo restaurant

8. 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.

9. Bear & The Wren

4.8

Exceptional(151)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • San Luis Obispo

Booked 24 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.

A photo of Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn restaurant

10. Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn

4.3

Awesome(2031)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • San Luis Obispo

Booked 32 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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MonikaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •120 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
A truly enjoyable dinner. The calamari with jalapenios were perfectly crisp. The scallops, pork belly and squid ink risotto was absolutely delicious and original. The salmon en croute was well executed and so was the Seaventure seafood stew. While the cheesecake was good, it is disappointing that the dessert choices are so repetitive at every restaurant, plain or fancy.
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Sea VenturePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Pismo Beach
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4.5
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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 Mar 2, 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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Gabriela
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
Great experience. Will be back. Awesome staff. Great views.
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Cypress Beach HousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Pismo Beach
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4.5
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jasonVIP
California Central Coast •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 12, 2024
Food was creative the service was great..all the staff went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. We had dinner and breakfast during our visit..really enjoyed both. We were not staying at the hotel..we thought we would try the restaurant and glad we did..we will definitely return.
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Pequin Coastal CocinaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Pismo Beach
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4.1

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