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Oyster Loft
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(3,691)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.Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(1,405)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/
Vista Steak and Seafood
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(1,855)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.Ventana Grill
Price: Moderate•Latin American•4.7(3,246)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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- BBethVIPWashington, D.C. Area •82 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe had a brief wait for our reservation but it was completely worth it!! The incredibly delicious sour dough rolls arrived with our drinks (some wonderful local wine and beers as well as foreign selections from which to choose). The scallops as recommended by our fantastic server Rhonda were delectable, perfectly seared and caramelized. Beautifully accompanied by perfectly prepared squash and the potatoes au gratin. The halibut which was the selection of the day was also perfectly prepared. And the burger with the bacon jam was outstanding. My favorite meal of our California trip. And our favorite server - Rhonda was an absolute delight!!More infoAda's Fish HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Pismo Beach•4.8
- TTomCalifornia Central Coast •4 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThis is one of our favorite places for the extraordinary view, the delicious food and the amazing service. A spectacular coastal experience!More infoSea VenturePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Pismo Beach•4.5
- FFergusSacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoFantastic experience, delicious food, and our server (I think his name was Mark) was superb!More infoOyster LoftPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Pismo Beach•4.7
- LLitaSan Francisco Bay Area •48 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 23, 2025We had a great experience!! We were worried about this restaurant and some of the reviews were mixed. We loved our experience- great food quality, beautifully presented. Attentive servers. Will definitely be back!More infoPequin Coastal CocinaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Pismo Beach•4.2
- GGabrielaFresno / San Joaquin Valley •1 review5.0Dined on Feb 15, 2025Great experience. Will be back. Awesome staff. Great views.More infoCypress Beach HousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Pismo Beach•4.2
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Pismo Beach is located along the California Central Coast, making it a popular stop for tourists and locals alike. Pismo Beach pancakes are a savory favorite for breakfast. Usually drenched in syrup, butter, and sugars, the batter follows a secret recipe that has been passed down for generations. Pismo Beach fish and chips is another delicacy made perfectly for lunch. The coast is a terrific place to find seafood, and at nearby fish markets, restaurants are able to purchase the freshest catches of the day. Accompanied by crispy, salted chips, this is a signature dish on the beach. Pismo Beach is home to mom-and-pop eateries that go back many generations. In addition to fish, seafood restaurants serving lobster and crab line both sides of the boardwalk.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Pismo Beach is Pono Pacific Kitchen
The best vegan restaurants in Pismo Beach are Sea Venture, Pono Pacific Kitchen and Ventana Grill
The best vegetarian restaurants in Pismo Beach are Sea Venture, Pono Pacific Kitchen and Ventana Grill
The restaurants with the best service in Pismo Beach are Ada's Fish House, Pono Pacific Kitchen and Oyster Loft
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Pismo Beach are Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa, Vista Steak and Seafood and Ventana Grill
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