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Gardens of Avila Restaurant, San Luis Obispo, CA

Gardens of Avila Restaurant

4.9
4.9
942 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 595-7365
  • Website
    http://www.sycamoresprings.com/gardens-of-avila.php
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joshua Jones
  • Catering
    We offer catering by our Gardens Restaurant onsite in our banquet rooms. We offer many dining options, packages and menu choices for parties of 12 or more. We offer plated dishes and buffet. Our Event Manager will work with you directly with you to ensure a memorable dining experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Our event facilities have a wide variety of configurations and settings to meet your specific needs. The Palm Room, which features cathedral ceilings and large windows can accommodate up to 50 guests. The Fireside Room can accommodate up to 15 guests & the Fireside/Palm Rooms together accommodate up to 65. Reservations Required thru Events Manager.

Menu

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What 942 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • California Central Coast

    Best Ambience

  • California Central Coast

    Californian

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Overall

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Food

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Service

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Ambience

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Value

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Healthy

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Great for fine wines

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Romantic

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gardens of Avila Restaurant offers a charming dining experience with "wonderful food, service, everything." Guests rave about its "beautiful setting" and enjoyable atmosphere. The menu features highlights like Ahi, Halibut, and unique brunch options. While some dishes may vary, the "excellent service" and "reasonable prices" make it a must-visit.

942 Reviews

  1. Nancy

    VIP

    Orange County

    129 reviews

    5.0

    129 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zoey was our server and she was excellent. I had two old fashions and my husband had two Bombay sapphire on the rocks. We had the prefix dinner and he had seafood soup and I had an arugula salad. We both had prime rib. Oh my gosh, was it fantastic and we have lots of leftovers. Came with fresh vegetables and potatoes. Prior to dinner we did have some really good bread. We both took eggnog cheesecake home. I ate some of mine with fruit and was really good. I think for what we paid it was worth it.

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  2. Sandra

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening. Our waitress was sweet and so helpful. The chef accommodated special diet needs of one in our party. It was a lovely Christmas Eve dinner.

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  3. Julie

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best dining experience I’ve had since moving to San Luis Obispo. We can’t wait to go back.

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  4. Scotty Joe

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is excellent!! Zoe my waitress, took care of me for three days…… When your staff is first class your dining experience will always match the delicious food.

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  5. Todd

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good Thanksgiving. Last year we went to a well-known restaurant on the Paso Robles square. The food was bad and they had hiked up their wine-by-the-bottle prices to $100-$400. By contrast, Garden at Avila food was very good; prices were excellent. Staff could not have been more attentive. We plan to return soon to sample their regular menu. Cheers,

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  6. Kirstin

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Love the location. Check out the Secret Garden on property.

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  7. Brian

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent breakfast menu and the service was outstanding

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  8. Sharole

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The Brussel sprouts were delicious. The filet was ok, but overcooked unfortunately and the asparagus was also over done and stringy. My halibut was overcooked and dry, the coconut rice was an odd pairing and not very good. The ambience of the restaurant is always good but the food was not worth the price and unfortunately I will not be returning. Second time I’ve tried and been disappointed both times.

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  9. Elizabeth

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. We had brussel sprouts to start then salmon and scallops as our mains. The drinks were amazing and brulee was the best we’ve had topped with bacon bits. Service was excellent! Dana and Emma took excellent care of us. We will be back!

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  10. Peter

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Gardens Restaurant at Sycamore Springs in Avila is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. We enjoyed the food of fried shrimp, butter lettuce salad, which was so fresh, and the seared ahi. The best part of our meal was the delicious creme brulee with sweetened bacon bits complimentary for my birthday!

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FAQs

Gardens of Avila Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 595-7365.

Gardens of Avila Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 942 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gardens of Avila Restaurant

1215 Avila Beach Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hwy 101
  • Area
    San Luis Obispo
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary onsite parking
  • Public transit
    Avila BeachPismo Beach
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joshua Jones
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.sycamoresprings.com/gardens-of-avila.php
  • Phone number
    (805) 595-7365
  • Catering
    We offer catering by our Gardens Restaurant onsite in our banquet rooms. We offer many dining options, packages and menu choices for parties of 12 or more. We offer plated dishes and buffet. Our Event Manager will work with you directly with you to ensure a memorable dining experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Our event facilities have a wide variety of configurations and settings to meet your specific needs. The Palm Room, which features cathedral ceilings and large windows can accommodate up to 50 guests. The Fireside Room can accommodate up to 15 guests & the Fireside/Palm Rooms together accommodate up to 65. Reservations Required thru Events Manager.
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