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Find out what Bar restaurants to try in Avila Beach. Avila Beach /ˈævɪlə/ is an unincorporated community in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States, located on San Luis Obispo Bay about 160 miles (257 km) northwest of Los Angeles, and about 200 miles (320 km) south of San Francisco. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Avila Beach as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The population was 1,627 at the 2010 census.
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10. Flagship
Overall Ratings
4 based on 160 reviews
Experience the Central Coast at Pismoâs Flagship. Drop by with friends and family and work your way through our menu in a comfortable space with stunning ocean views. We embrace a casual coastal lifestyle with lunch and dinner served daily.
Reviewed By Krebsy724
Last week my Aunt & Uncle from Palm Springs visited us and we took them to lunch to the Flagship restaurant in Pismo Beach. We had a gorgeous view of Pismo Pier all along the coastline to Avila Beach. The food was delicious and plentiful! Our Server was excellent and attentive. Raise the Flag, Matey!
9. 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.
8. Sea Cliffs Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By mariposa67
This was our third year dining at Marisol during the January Restaurant Month. We were not disappointed and the 4 of us had wonderful mixtures of flavors and tastes for dinner. There were several selections off the regular menu for restaurant month. I had the salmon. Others had excellent starter salads and other fish and chicken dishes. The chicken portion was huge. Dessert was a 3 part sampler of desserts which were excellent. With wind and coffee the price is always higher that your would thing for a 3 plate dinner for $30. This is one of the finest restaurants remaining on the selections list for the January discounts. Bar is an active hang out and offers numerous small plates.
7. Spyglass Inn Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 437 reviews
Spyglass Inn Restaurant offers fine dining overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Every seat in the house has a gorgeous view!
Reviewed By Sylvia B
We ate at the restaurant as a family.The service was slow even though the restaurant was quiet.Our shrimps and crab were wet and tasted frozen Having had a lot of fresh seafood we were very disappointed.We asked where it was sourced and it was dismissed.We had been looking forward to a lovely meal on our California holiday and were very disappointed.
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. Marisol at the Cliffs
Overall Ratings
4 based on 326 reviews
"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 American Cuisine. As the premier choice of Pismo Beach restaurants, all of the dishes at
Reviewed By Flyingbluepig
Potentially an excellent restaurant, given the location and view. However, despite having both dinner and breakfast there and there being few guests, we werenât able to get a table with any view. The service was patchy and we were surprised at the limited dinner options. The food we had was good quality.
4. Port Harford Chandlery & Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By sowsmith
I come to Portside coffee & Harford Pub every time I come to Port San Luis. Portside sells Illy Coffee & tasty am treats, while the Pub serves various local craft beers(Fig Mtn.,Barrelhouse,Cider,etc) on tap in ice cold mason jars. They also serve wine(glass & bottle),mimosas,&bloody marys. The same food served at Portside(same owners), is served in the Pub. Burgers,pulled pork nachos & thick sandwiches are always great.The view of the bay & harbor complete the experience. Boats are pulled from the water right behind, so of you want to know what they are catching...stand out there and drink your outstanding craft beer. Owners are always around to make sure you are happy....can't beat this hidden gem.
3. Mr Ricks
Overall Ratings
4 based on 99 reviews
Great Happy Hour Mon-thurs 5:30 7 Pm Great Specialty Drinks!! Live Music/dj Too
Reviewed By harveymushman99
When it's busy it's fun inside or outside in the sun people watching and working on your tan as the beach crowds walk past. Some times they have live music and on Fridays after 4 pm or so there is a Farmers Market going on outside....
2. Mersea's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 152 reviews
Dine on fresh, delicious seafood, grab a drink at the bar and enjoy the awesome views from the Harford Pier in Avila Beach.
Reviewed By Eric W
Food was good, service was average, view was extremely unique. Right on the pier, boats coming and going, seals barking and playing, waves crashing on the shore. Mostly outside dining, but there are overhead heaters in case it gets chilly, so we had a great dinner.
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1. Custom House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1056 reviews
Just steps away from the beautiful Avila Beach, Custom House offers a casual dining experience with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Come and have a drink at our cocktail bar, or dine on our patio while gazing out across the beautiful San Luis Bay. Wi
Reviewed By Michael M
This is a nice lunch spot. It's patio looks out on the walkway and ocean.The food is okay and the Staff is great. The Drinks were also very nice. Nice place to have lunch and people watch. Dog friendly also.
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