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A photo of The Black Cat - Cambria restaurant

1. The Black Cat - Cambria

4.4

Awesome(720)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Cambria

Booked 4 times today

Open since July 4th, 2002, Black Cat Bistro is known for serving Innovative Farm Fresh Fare. The menu changes often as Black Cat Bistro consistently strives to present fare that is reflective of seasonal, local produce and organically raised or sustainable product.The food is especially cognizant of wine pairings to electrify the palate. The Black Cat has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for nine years in a row.Black Cat Bistro is small with 45 seats and this is part of what makes it such an intimate dining experience. The service is attentive, unpretentious and refined. The dining rooms are decorated in soothing colors and fabrics. Down pillowed benches frame the edges of two of the three rooms. Candle light adorns the tables covered with white linen. Food is served on white china and wine in crystal Riedel stemware.

2. The Cow Tipper

3.4

Very Good(29)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cambria

Stop by The Cow Tipper for homestyle, seasonally-inspired dishes. Pick your table in our seat-yourself style of service as the fireplace crackles and you sip on your glass of world-class Tooth & Nail wine. When you're here at The Cow Tipper, it should feel like a little piece of home in the heart of Moonstone Beach.

A photo of Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo restaurant

3. Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo

4.5

Awesome(196)

$$$$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.

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

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

4.6

Exceptional(4628)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • San Luis Obispo

Booked 51 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 Il Cortile Ristorante restaurant

5. Il Cortile Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(4261)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Paso Robles

Booked 37 times today

Welcome to Il Cortile Ristorante, Downtown Paso Robles' newest fine dining Italian restaurant. We invite you to join us to enjoy our seasonal menus created with the freshest ingredients available sourced by our surrounding local and regional landscapes by Executive Chef Santos MacDonal, providing a melody of exceptional homemade pastas, fresh seafood, top quality meats and antipasti. A top destination for exquisite wines, picturesque landscapes and beautiful weather, Paso Robles provides the perfect pairing for Il Cortile's rustic Italian fine dining.

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

6. Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn

4.5

Awesome(2066)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • San Luis Obispo

Booked 30 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.

7. Parchetto

4.6

Exceptional(196)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Paso Robles

Booked 16 times today

Nestled in the heart of Paso Robles, CA, Parchetto (pronounced Par-kett-o) offers an exquisite dining experience, blending the elegance of fine dining with the ambiance of casual cuisine. From the moment you step into this charming environment, you will be welcomed by a warm inviting, atmosphere that harkens back to a different time. The décor combines elements that were restored from a century ago with contemporary touches that exude elegance without pretense.At Parchetto, impeccable service and sumptuous cuisine come together to create a dining experience that is both sophisticated and comfortably relaxed.

A photo of Vista Steak and Seafood restaurant

8. Vista Steak and Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(1886)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 60 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.

9. Junction

4.5

Awesome(279)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Paso Robles

Booked 9 times today

Junction Tapas & Winebar is Paso Robles' go-to for Spanish-inspired cuisine, bold local and Spanish wines, and Latin warmth. Junction offers a chef-driven menu of tapas, seasonal specials, paellas and shareable dishes inspired by the Spanish-speaking world. Our lunch includes sandwiches, bowls, classic tapas, and paellas. Brunch features egg dishes from huevos rancheros to wagyu steak and eggs.Located in the downtown Historic Train Depot, our ambiance is cozy and inviting, with indoor and outdoor seating and off-street parking. We're open for dinner Friday & Saturday 5-9pm, and Sunday, Monday & Thursday 5-8pm. We offer lunch Mondays & Fridays 11am-2 and brunch Saturday & Sunday 11am-2. Specials include our Winemaker Tapeo on the first Thursday of the month, and dinner specials including BOGO half off select wines and beers on Mondays and Thursdays. Whether you're a local or wine country visitor you'll find a relaxed, flavorful experience at Junction. Stop by. Stay a while.

A photo of The Steakhouse at Paso Robles Inn restaurant

10. The Steakhouse at Paso Robles Inn

4.2

Awesome(1026)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Paso Robles

Booked 17 times today

Known for our expansive menu of hearty steakhouse fare and as one of the most sought-after Paso Robles restaurants, The Steakhouse at Paso Robles Inn is proud to serve a variety of carefully-crafted plates that bring together the fresh ingredients of California’s Central Coast. Set amongst a beautiful backdrop and offering both indoor fireside dining and patio dining, The Steakhouse at Paso Robles Inn invites you to discover dishes that are abundantly flavorful and naturally tender. Brought to the table by generations of farmers, our Certified Angus Beef has passed through a rigorous process to evaluate for marbling, maturity, sizing, appearance and tenderness.

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JohnVIP
Phoenix / Arizona •44 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Always great tasting food and the staff is friendly and attentive.
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Il Cortile RistorantePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Paso Robles
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4.8
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John
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We were there for our 25th anniversary and it was an amazing time.
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Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna InnPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• San Luis Obispo
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4.6
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DeAnn
California Central Coast •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was so yummy…got the Ahi Ceviche & it was delicious…had the Swordfish for dinner & was scrumptious…the chocolate cake set it off…James our server was attentive to all our needs and was great…definitely coming back
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Lure Fish House - San Luis ObispoPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Luis Obispo
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4.5
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CherylW
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Apr 24, 2025
My husband loved it, for me not so much, it tasted good but was very rich.
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The Black Cat - CambriaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Cambria
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4.4
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OpenTable Diner
Tahoe / Reno Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2024
4 of us ate there New Year's Eve. There were only 2 people working but the service was excellent as was the food and the experience. They had a gift "firecracker" and 2 questions on the table to spark conversation and discussion.
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The Cow TipperPrice: Moderate• American• Cambria
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3.4

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