Restaurants near Avila Beach

“The food and the bar tenders were amazing! Had a wonderful Mother’s Day. Thank you”

“Fantastic Gem right next to the beautiful Avila Beach”

“Had the best experience at Shuck Shack! I love oysters and these were so delish! The wine was great too and just such a nice atmosphere overall. Sarah was our server and was super attentive, we loved her!”

“Locals is a perfect name for this local gem!

The owners have created an atmosphere that is open and inviting. You can expect good music (there's always some vinyl spinning), good conversation, and a great selection of beer, wine, cider, seltzer, and even non-alcoholic options. It's a great spot to catch the game.

While there are some pre-packaged snacks available for purchase there is no kitchen so outside food is welcome. Seating includes bar seating, high tops, and covered outdoor seating.

I highly recommend giving this spot a try!”

“I love Reimer’s candies 🍭 and gift 🎁 they have nice place in the front and you get to sit and enjoy watched the water fall and you get to enjoy ☺️ yourself🥰😍 and people are very nice”

“My husband selected Fat Cats for lunch on vacation because he used to be a regular 30+ years ago. I can't rave enough about our experience! We actually got there between the lunch and dinner rushes and were met by extremely friendly crew! The diner was pleasantly decorated and the seating was comfortable. However nothing prepared me for my meal. I ordered the ahi burger. It was perfectly seasoned, cooked, and accompanied. Definitely will stop by every visit to this part of Cali!!!”

“Stopped by Mulligans at Avila Beach Golf Resort and had a great experience. It was nice and quiet, the food was really good, and the staff was super friendly and inviting.

It’s kind of tucked away at the end of the beach walk, we actually thought it was just a wedding venue at first, which they do host as well, but it turns out it’s the golf clubhouse. Really welcoming spot with genuinely good people who take care of you.

We’ll definitely be back, next time to play the course right by the ocean.”

“Our first time here, at first we were a little confused as we were debating going here or custom house only to find out they operate together. Clam chowder was amazing. The bloody mary and beachfront drinks were amazing. We love it so much we went back two days later and listened to live music. Lots of pigeons outside but the don't really mess with you. Friday nights during this time of year, farmers market and live music right outside the restaurant. A great gauge for a good place is will you be back, we will definately be back.”

“I love this place! Wonderful ambience, great food and good value!”

“Hot chai 💗 Best coffee around !! ☕️”

“We decided to try them on a whim, simply because I was curious to finally try escargot. Everything was so delicious! We just tried them today, and they are now on my list of absolute favorite places! The food is so delicious, the staff are amazing, and the views are stunning. 10/10. I can’t wait to come back!”

“Good pizza. Nice staff quick service”

“If you are visiting Avila Beach it’s a must to put Hula Hut on your list to stop for a delicious hand scooped ice cream! Your choice of cup, sugar cone, or waffle cone! The line can look long but the scoopers are fast and the wait is short! The store also has a huge variety of fun things to shop for from wind chimes to kitchen towels and much much more! I know the employees there enjoy their job because they are all smiling and laughing as they serve their customers. Highly recommend!!!”

“Good food and great atmosphere”

“Great food with an easy atmosphere!”

“Delicious! Amazing service! Vibes unmatched. We got 4 different sandwiches and we all loved them. 10 out of 10 ⭐ "High"Ly recommend😁🥪💨💨💨”

“Feels like an island getaway! Service has always been superb, the food tastes incredible with a beautiful presentation, and visit the very personable bartender for a well made cocktail or mocktail! We will always come back.”

“A hidden gem in SLO! The food was high quality and vibes were great! They make in house Peruvian brandy, which was awesomely delicious. The dessert mousse is amazing! I will definitely eat here every time I visit SLO! The owner was very nice and welcoming too. You can feel at home while dining here. We don’t have anything like this in all of LA area!!!”

“always GREAT! Very cool nw menu every month!”

“This place is great! Took my family on a quick spring break trip and we all loved the pizza. Bond was really friendly and hospitable. Great food, great service, and great atmosphere.”

“Easily the freshest ingredients, friendliest service and most ideal crust (between crisp and chewy thin crust). Hands down the best pizza I've had in central coast.”

“Amazing food and ambience”

“The most creative menu and remarkable Mexican food I have had in years. Everything was unique, obviously make with care and love. Can't wait to return. The beautiful restaurant is loaded with heart and very soulful. These folks know about feeding the heart.”

“Been looking for good barilla tacos. I finally I did!! Delicious, quality, portion size and price I highly recommend them”

“Amazing service. Very fast, no wasted food. Hard working staff”

“BUEN DIA IS SOOO CUTE & THE ATMOSPHERE IS SOOO WHOLESOME!! the drinks were bombbbb & the service was great & everyone is so kind! i got the abuela's latte (shaken espresso) & the spices were in incredibly yummy! def go down there with your group of gals! happy v day 💋❤️‼️”

“We came in today from NCounty to check it out. All the IG posts make my mouth water! We got two shaved ice, an ube/Taro smoothie and a spam musubi. Everything was so so so good but the customer service was even better. Very sweet and welcoming staff running this place. Will absolutely be back!”

“The bakery and sandwiches (including the bread and rolls) are made on site daily. Very fresh and well made with quality ingredients. Types of sandwiches rotate daily. They seem to all disappear by lunch time. Highly recommend picking one up with your coffee or tea.”

“At first I was sketch about this place as it was located in a liquor store. But when we pulled up we saw some people eating outside on the bench, which lifted my hopes of eating/ordering from there. My wife ordered a Greek salad with chicken skewer and I ordered a Cesar salad with chicken skewer. We were not disappointed! This chicken was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and flavorful! We highly recommend! You won’t be dissatisfied nor disappointed. I even bought a $10 scratcher and won $200. That was definitely a bonus. We stayed in Pismo overnight and even grabbed another salad with chicken skewer before we left home. Next time we are in town we’ll have to try the beef.”