Best Romantic Restaurants in Avila Beach

19 restaurants available nearby

1. Custom House

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Avila Beach

Booked 16 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.

2. Ocean Grill

4.0

Excellent(50)

Price: Expensive

• American • Avila Beach

Just steps from the sand, Ocean Grill Avila Beach offers pristine ocean views paired with the best of California Coastal Cuisine.

3. Ventana Grill

4.6

Exceptional(3201)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Pismo Beach

Booked 29 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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4. Gardens of Avila Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(936)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • San Luis Obispo

Booked 15 times today

The Gardens Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, a favorite spot for locals as well as travelers, is situated in a beautiful garden setting in the Avila Valley. Savor the flavors of the award-winning contemporary California cuisine inspired by the surrounding local wine country.

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5. Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

4.7

Exceptional(1364)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach

Booked 5 times today

Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa is a romantic spot with its stunning oceanfront location and beautifully decorated interior. Reviewers rave about the 'beautiful views', 'excellent service', and 'great food'. It's the perfect place to celebrate special occasions like anniversaries, with one reviewer even saying it was a 'perfect celebration evening'. The attentive service and cozy atmosphere also add to its romantic appeal.

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6. F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House

3.8

Excellent(1502)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Pismo Beach

F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House offers the best authentic ranch style cooking and atmosphere teamed up with high spirited service and genuine western hospitality. Ocean view dining, private banquet hall, and Bruce's private saloon on our ocean view deck! Live music every Friday and Saturday in our saloon with a cozy fire place. A dining experience that will leave life time memories!

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

4.7

Exceptional(4476)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • San Luis Obispo

Booked 69 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.

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8. Vista Steak and Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(1703)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 33 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. Sea Venture

4.6

Exceptional(2391)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach

Booked 25 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.

10. Oyster Loft

4.9

Exceptional(3623)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 19 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.

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Brian
Orange County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent breakfast menu and the service was outstanding
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Gardens of Avila RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• San Luis Obispo
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4.7
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Kelly
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a wonderful dinner. The stuffed chicken dish was amazing! And the chopped wedge salad had a nice twist to a classic salad with the addition of fried shallots. Would definitely return their again!
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Custom HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Avila Beach
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4.3
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Kenneth D.
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent food and service. Best clam chowder I have ever had.....
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Ventana GrillPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Pismo Beach
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4.6
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Anne
San Francisco Bay Area •20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Nov 2024
From the greeting at the check in, to the bartender, to EVERY single person we encountered, the kindness, enthusiasm and excellent service was amazing!! Highly recommend!
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Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and SpaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Pismo Beach
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4.7
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Peggy
San Francisco Bay Area •32 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 Sept 2024
Our service person (I’m pretty sure her name was Shannon) was the best eVer. I felt like I knew her forever. She was fun and efficient and you are lucky to have her..
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Ocean GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Avila Beach
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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Custom House

2. Ocean Grill

3. Ventana Grill

4. Gardens of Avila Restaurant

5. Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa

6. F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House

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

8. Vista Steak and Seafood

9. Sea Venture

10. Oyster Loft

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