New American Restaurants near Avila Beach, CA

“👍🏻 A great place to hang out on a Sunday afternoon and listen to live music and have a meal“

“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 food and great atmosphere“

“Awful service!!! We needed a table for 2 and was told 5 minutes so we put our name on the list. Another server came to the next couple in line. Asked how many and the server took them straight to a table. At one point there were no servers on the floor for a solid 10 minutes. Nobody checked on us and we wanted another beer. I went to the bartender to order the beers, having to pay separately because they can't transfer the tab to the table. Not to mention that the bathrooms had ZERO toilet paper. None of the stalls. Not a good experience“

“Amazing food that is very inspiring, unique and delicious. Nothing else like it in the area. A must for any foodie who appreciates well thought out dishes.“

“We were here for dinner on a recommendation from some local folks. Wow it exceeded our expectations. We were told to try the chicken and waffles, they did not disappoint, savory fried chicken on top of sour dough waffles with house made kimchi, yummmmm! We both got a cup of soup purple sweet potato puree, as pretty as it was delicious, and fresh sea food bouillabaisse equally delicious. Our only regret is that we were too full to try one of the wonderful desserts. We will definitely be back the next time we're in town.😋😋😋😋“

“We were immediately greeted and seated (we made reservations online in advance)... our waitress greeted us within a short period of time and took our cocktail order... I'm happy they offer my favorite wine, Austin Hope Cabernet by the glass... I've only known Ember to offer it!... My son ordered a Ni Rada? Martini that tasted how I imagine a household cleaner to taste, he reluctantly sucked it down... we didn't bother to complain but we wouldn't recommend it... he later ordered a Paper Plane Martini which he liked better... After reading other reviews, I see we didn't get the initial bread w/Ricotta offering, probably for the best since we've cut down on gluten and wanted to try a pasta dish... We started with a (not pictured) POLPETTE (large meatball) and it was moist, flavorful, & yummy... alongside PAPPARDELLE RAGU, I was hesitant about it due to not being a fan of lamb... however, it was cooked perfectly without any hint of the game flavor I dislike... my only complaint is there isn't a gluten-free pasta substitute option... It may not be Michelin standard... but it would be great to have some gluten-free Ancient Harvest pasta with any of those yummy ragu/pasta sauces available for the many people with gluten sensitivities... MARY'S 1/2 CHICKEN was flavorful and yummy with the silky mashed potatoes... and the melt-in-your-mouth OSSO BUCCO and tasty polenta did not disappoint!... The atmosphere is cozy with home-style elegance... From the initial welcoming greeting, the friendly & timely food service, the "in-tune" staff that directs you to the restroom without having to ask, the constant spotting of Nate's friendly smile as he ensures his operations are running smooth and the thanks for your patronage as you leave... our experience was pleasantly memorable... This was my 2nd visit to Nate's... the first time I had the pork chop which was flavorful, tender and simply superb... We will return!“

“The food was amazing we really loved the quality and flavors. While the service wasn’t excellent and our server seemed a bit rushed, we still had a wonderful overall experience.“

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

“Awesome experience, great service and delicious food & drinks!“

“Beautiful ambiance. The guitar player’s music hit just the right balance of soul/jazz. The dishes were fantastic and the portions substantial.“

“Great food, drinks & vibe!💕“

“Absolutely our fav place to go! From being dog friendly to the awesome atmosphere with the fire outside and excellent service- it’s just great! 🍺🩵“

“Urbane Cafe went above and beyond my expectations with their teacher appreciation day. I enjoyed my free meal and the 1:1 attention and greeting that welcomed me to the location. It was my first visit to any Urbane Cafe and Arroyo Grande did the name and their store proud. Thank you.“

“Absolutely perfect from the moment you step foot into the hotel! Favorite part has to be the views and private spa on the patio❣️“

“We had the bacon wrapped dates, Brussel sprouts and coconut shrimp tacos with key lime pie for dessert. Perfect amount shared by two. Every bite was delicious! Very creative drink menu, non alcoholic. Lovely outdoor seating and dog friendly.“

“We had another amazing meal at Cafe Roma. We went there to celebrate my wife's birthday as it is known for wonderful food and nice ambience. Our server was spot on, tentative and pleasant. She was busy as there were a couple of large tables in our area, but handled it well. Our meals, the Pappardelle with short rib ragu,Bucatini alla Carbonara for our entrees. Our appetizers were the Bruschetta and the Zucchini blossoms. The Spumoni and Sicilian cannoli rounded out our meal.“

“Pretty good stuff from what I saw. I was there visiting a friend.“

“Sidecar is a must here in San Luis Obispo! The staff and the owners and everything about the place will knock your socks off. I think it’s high time. You guys open a second Sidecar by me in So Cal!“

“Absolutely love staying at this resort, and the Clubhouse Grill is a large part of that. Lively atmosphere, always friendly servers, and excellent food! Fun to eat outside on the patio while watching live music or golfers (depending on the day), or to eat inside watching sports on the large screen TVs. My husband generally gets the rib eye, and I have a few different favorites.“

“When traveling along the coast, I always make it a point to stop at ManRock Brewing Co. Beers are incredible (loved the “Get Him a Hoppy Bag” triple hazy IPA), food is great and comes out fast (try the bacon covered hot dog) and service is always friendly. Was surprised and happy to find they were open July 4th too! Was also able to get some cans of my favorites to bring home.“

“Great breakfast selections! Excellent curation of ingredients to make your tummy happy!“

“The food is beautifully presented, fresh, and fun and delectable to taste. Great atmosphere though we sat next to some loud-speaking customers and had to strain to hear ourselves. Nonetheless greet place to dine. A must-try just for the food👏😋“

“We had a delicious pizza very good, oh, and the wine was superb!“

“We arrived for 5 p.m. Friday evening for patio dining and live music. Pleasantly surprised to be offered free champagne or a glass of wine (from 4-6 pm weekdays)The view was spectacular the service was great and I have recommended to my friends that we should come back on another Friday.“

“Another tasty chicken joint 🐓 🤤“

“1st time there while in vacation. Nice property. Limited parking. Food was above average. My wife's fish came out cold and had to be remade. Limited wine list and they were out our first choice, but the recommended replacement was quite good. The “sommelier” struggled with opening bottle and clanking glasses with bottle while filling away from table. No tasting and overfilling glasses without leaving cork. Also put bottle in ice bucket without ice. Our Mourvèdre red blend didn't need an ice bucket - with or without ice. It was just weird for this level of restaurant. When they took my wife's fish away to redo, the manager came out and told her to keep and enjoy her broccolini and rice. She wasn't going to want cold rice either so she asked for that to be redone too. Food ended up being quite good, but the service really struggled All evening.“

“Watch out for the chairs!“

“I had the tuna bowl and the filet Mignon with mashed potatoes. My friend had the Mushroom Alfredo pasta. Everything was delicious.“

“Cool hangout, we sampled a few of the beers and are planning on trying the food.“

“Great patio , great food and a friendly staff 💜“

“What a great hidden gem. The only thing that surprised us was that it wasn't more crowded. Food was excellent, service was just right! The vibe was very good, sophisticated with an industrial edge. Loved the brickwork and a magnificent bar.“