Best Lunch Restaurants in Pismo Beach

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Sea Venture

4.6

Exceptional(2401)

Price: Moderate

• 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.

2. Ada's Fish House

4.7

Exceptional(240)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 22 times today

Ada's Fish House is a family owned and operated establishment, boasting fresh fish and seafood in a relaxed atmosphere. Ada's offers classic coastal dishes with an East Coast influence such as crab cakes and lobster rolls with mouth watering specialties of Pacific Coast Halibut, local snapper, and seafood pasta. Ada's sources fresh seafood daily in order to provide the highest quality product to their customers. Executive Chef and owner, Douglas MacMillan, is always introducing new and exciting dishes - simple and fresh. A mostly local wine list and full bar await your arrival.

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3. Cypress Beach House

4.5

Awesome(28)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Pismo Beach

Booked 4 times today

Our Cal-Italian rooftop restaurant concept transports guests from Pismo Beach to the heart of the Italian Riviera. Fusing contemporary Californian cooking with comforting Italian favorites, in a laidback, yet sophisticated setting at the rooftop at Inn at the Pier. Discover a vibrant gathering place where familiar favorites and a robust scratch beverage program are elevated from the norm. The lively, polished rooftop set against a sweeping Pacific ocean view allows guests and locals alike to instantly slip into the seaside holiday mindset.

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4. Vista Steak and Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(1735)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 39 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.

5. Ventana Grill

4.6

Exceptional(3212)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Pismo Beach

Booked 35 times today

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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6. Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

4.8

Exceptional(1370)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach

Booked 11 times today

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/

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7. Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn

4.4

Awesome(1967)

Price: Expensive

• American • San Luis Obispo

Booked 83 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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8. Japanese Restaurant Goshi

4.9

Exceptional(539)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • San Luis Obispo

Booked 7 times today

Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo downtown, serving authentic Japanese food starting from Sushi and traditional tei-shoku. Don't forget to enjoy soothing sake and Japanese beer!

9. Custom House

4.5

Awesome(146)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Avila Beach

Booked 6 times today

Welcome! Our Central Coast beach-side location holds beautiful views with a casual atmosphere. An excellent dining experience is our top priority. Our menu has something for everyone…fresh fish, hand cut steaks, refreshing salads and our specialty appetizers. We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Come and have a drink at our cocktail bar, or dine on our outdoor patio while gazing out across the beautiful San Luis Bay.

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10. Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo

4.5

Awesome(55)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • San Luis Obispo

Booked 61 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.

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Michael
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Our family of four all ordered different entrees. They were all excellent! Our waiter was both professional and attentive. We’re locals and are happy to have Ventana close by.
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Ventana GrillPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Pismo Beach
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4.6
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Scott
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything from the food to the service was amazing. The halibut I had was the best I’ve ever tasted.
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Ada's Fish HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Pismo Beach
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4.7
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Louie
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Chris the server was very knowledgeable and made this experience a worthwhile and memorable. He was friendly as the entire wait staff was top notch
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Sea VenturePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Pismo Beach
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4.6
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DeeAnn
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This restaurant is consistently good a little bit of problem with reservations not being what you scheduled, but nothing severe Should be called for a rescheduled time not an email
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Vista Steak and SeafoodPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Pismo Beach
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4.7
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Joe
California Central Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
You can’t beat the view of the pier and beach. The food was very tasty and the service was excellent.
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Cypress Beach HousePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Pismo Beach
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4.5

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Sea Venture

2. Ada's Fish House

3. Cypress Beach House

4. Vista Steak and Seafood

5. Ventana Grill

6. Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

7. Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn

8. Japanese Restaurant Goshi

9. Custom House

10. Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo

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