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The Black Cat - Cambria, Cambria, CA

The Black Cat - Cambria

4.4
4.4
680 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions


Open since July 4th, 2002, Black Cat Bistro is known for serving Innovative Farm Fresh Fare. The menu changes often as Black Cat Bistro consistently strives to present fare that is reflective of seasonal, local produce and organically raised or sustainable product.The food is especially cognizant of wine pairings to electrify the palate. The Black Cat has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for nine years in a row.

Black Cat Bistro is small with 45 seats and this is part of what makes it such an intimate dining experience. The service is attentive, unpretentious and refined. The dining rooms are decorated in soothing colors and fabrics. Down pillowed benches frame the edges of two of the three rooms. Candle light adorns the tables covered with white linen. Food is served on white china and wine in crystal Riedel stemware.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 927-1600
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mauricio Lopez & Joel Magana
  • Catering
    From an office party to an at-home celebration, we can help with your next event. Please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch soon ! https://www.blackcatbistro.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    For all inquiries, please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch soon. https://www.blackcatbistro.com/private-events/

What 680 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Healthy

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Great for fine wines

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Cat in Cambria is a charming dining spot known for its "top notch" cuisine and cozy ambiance. Guests rave about the "amazing feast" and "superb service," with standout dishes like the chipotle shrimp linguini and flatiron steak. Though some note the building's exterior needs sprucing, the interior offers a welcoming and intimate setting. Consistent "excellent" food and attentive staff make it a must-visit when in town.

680 Reviews
  1. Maria

    Los Angeles

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice dinner our server was great the food was very tasteful; we enjoyed everything we will be back

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  2. Christina

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our yearly restaurant when we are in Cambria. The food is amazing and it is a beautiful restaurant excellent service.

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  3. Elizabeth

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I had a wonderful time! The food was delicious! We each had 2 appetizers beginning with tomato basil soup. The shrimp crostinis were heaven. Highly recommend this little gem of a restaurant.

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  4. Kirk

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent, but it does have a very French feel in that the service is very slow. A Couple came in after us and stood at the front podium for 10 minutes with no attention and the we were the only ones in the restaurant. So be patient and you will have a great meal. We had the shrimp pasta (outstanding), rack of lamb (also outstanding), the scallops (very good) and the trout (which was fine but seemed to be missing sauce, as it was a bit dry). Portions were generous so the four of us only had room for 1 dessert. A chocolate pots de crème (excellent).

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  5. Lynda

    Los Angeles

    151 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    151 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Black Cat is located in an old house and the setting is very nice. We had dinner in one of the rooms that had three tables. As we were dining on a weeknight in November, the restaurant wasn't full and we only had one other couple in our room. It made for a nice, quiet, romantic meal. The service was attentive and efficient. Our meals were delicious - I had scallops which were really good and the presentation was beautiful. We also had nice salads to start. This restaurant feels like a little gem. We will definitely dine here again.

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  6. Nick

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my wife here for our anniversary and Romero and the other staff were wonderful. They really made the dinner feel special. The pork chop was really extraordinary and the sticky toffee pudding at the end was phenomenal. Huge recommendation

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  7. Karen

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and service. Small venue. Quiet, not busy. Recommend bringing your own wine and paying the $20 corkage unless you don't mind paying for high-priced bottles.

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  8. Nicholas

    Jackson Hole

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an early reservation at 5:15 pm. The ambiance was great and the room was quiet. There was nice soft background music. The service was excellent and the food tasty. I would definitely go back.

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  9. Toni

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We waited 20 minutes before a waiter came to us. Then it took another 15 minutes to get the wine we ordered. So only water for the first 35 minutes. After that it went more smoothly. Food was fine.

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  10. Rayne

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a very good restaurant with great service and excellent food.

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The Black Cat - Cambria is rated 4.4 stars by 680 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The Black Cat - Cambria

1602 Main St, Cambria, CA 93428

Additional information

  • Area
    Cambria
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mauricio Lopez & Joel Magana
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (805) 927-1600
  • Catering
    From an office party to an at-home celebration, we can help with your next event. Please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch soon ! https://www.blackcatbistro.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    For all inquiries, please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch soon. https://www.blackcatbistro.com/private-events/
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