37 Best Seafood Restaurants near Avila Beach

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

“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!!!“

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

“Good food and great atmosphere“

“Food was excellent. The standouts were the best fries and clam chowder we’d ever had. The service is fast and the atmosphere is clean and inviting. They are dog friendly and even have a menu just for dogs. Our Maltipoos shared the “Marley and Meat” and loved their meals. We all agreed that Rick’s was our favorite meal of this vacation, and we will be back next time in Avila Beach.“

“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.“

“Yes, you will need a reservation, but they were kind enough to reserve a special table for us to honor our 10th anniversary! We were greeted with smiles and staff was quick to offer either still or sparkling water [nice]. Our water pourer, Maddie, was ahead of our thirst all evening and our glasses never were empty [we went through three bottles!]. Our server, Haley, was attentive and professional. She very capably poured the Justin Isosceles and went over the menu to answer any questions. My tuna tataki was exceptional...it may be an appetizer, but it was incredibly tasty and filling. The lady thoroughly enjoyed her local sablefish [first time] and its yummy accompaniments. The wine list is strong and reasonably priced. Beautiful views of Pismo Beach enhance the dining experience. The restaurant is on point, clean top notch restrooms and obvious elegance. We couldn't believe there wasn't any dress code...folks showed up looking like they just walked off the beach without a wink. Ahh...the beach life in Pismo is quite relaxing.“

“Food was delicious and fresh!“

“this is my happy place! staff always go above and beyond to make our stays great. they are friendly and i love how every time you walk thru the lobby they greet you with good morning...welcome back ..etc. the restaurant is absolutely to die for. the rooms are amazing and the views breathtaking. we visit at least twice a year and always celebrate our anniversary here ! January cant come soon enough.“

“Excellent service and delicious food! We celebrated our 10th Anniversary at Blue Seafood & Grill last week👌🏼😋We will definitely be back soon!“

“Highly recommended, decided I would check it out while I'm in San Luis Obispo. I ordered the New England clam chowder, and fish and chips.

The clam chowder was exceptional, the creaminess and consistency of the chowder was perfect, the potatoes and bits of clam were cooked so that they added great depth to the chowder.

However, the fish and chips fell short of my expectations, especially on how well the clam chowder was prepared and served.

The fries had an off flavor to them, I couldn't quite figure out why or what it was. And the fish carried a lot of oil with it, so it had a slightly oily flavor that I was not expecting. I've had fish and chips at other places, and have not had this issue. The ambience and the service was spectacular.“

“We had an amazing meal for my daughter's birthday and our server was great.“

“muy rica comida y el personal amable“

“This place was such a cool and cozy spot. There are not many spaces to sit so if you go in a group like I did, expect for some people to stand. But the food was amazing, I got their clam chowder and it was so delicious it made me feel so much better. On top of the fact it was right across from the ocean! And all the food my friends and I got was so beautiful and fresh, I was genuinely surprised. Very good and very much recommend giving it a visit when in town.“

“Best fish & chips on the County. Wonderful choice of beers Great service.“

“Took my mom for lunch. I ordered daily special of lobster chile relleno which came with rice, and it was absolutely delicious. Mom had seafood salad croissant and she loved it. Generous servings and good service. Will definitely be back“

“Great place to have good quality seafood! We love meeting friends here for dinner/drinks (full bar) then walk to the beach. The live music is a great addition. The staff is always so kind and accommodating. Always a go-to favorite restaurant!“

“Emily was our server. She was so sweet and prompt. The atmosphere is very nice and super clean. I ordered the best nachos I've ever had and I'm from San Diego. 😄 Nice to have such a gem of a restaurant so close to home. I will tell my family and friends 🧡
Thanks,Cee“

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

“Love the food here, they do a wonderful meal. I have issues with all of the plastic that is used to serve the meals. It would be really nice to have bowls and utensils that could be washed and reused for eat in customers. A good example is The Oki Momo grill located on Broad street. I eat at Oki Momo more often than at Poki Rito because I can eat in and not throw away all of that plastic. They wash and reuse ;)“

“We've been coming here for 40 years and it's always been a favorite spot for fish and chips and tri tip! The atmosphere is wonderful (patio), and it's the first place that we go for food when visiting the central coast! An absolute must!“

“Great food with an easy atmosphere!“

“Loved this place. We are here from San Jose celebrating hubby’s birthday. Chose this on a whim.. turned out to be an awesome choice. Drinks, food and service was top notch. Tried a couple of cocktails..all yummy. The one with tequila and falurnum and coconut.. very nice. The lamb was one of the best we’ve had. And the Peruvian rice.. was out of the world. Thanks Mitsura for the cookies and making hubby’s birthday celebration special..loved the triple chocolate mousse. Will be back for sure
Tarini suresh“

“3 piece fish chips very small pieces over seasoned fries. Fish bite wet in mouth with oil. First time here“

“My wife and I had brunch at Vista Steak and Seafood Restaurant. I had the chilaquiles with 2 over easy eggs on top and my wife had the chorizo with eggs. Food was great so was the service I can't forget the view was beautiful.“

“Seated immediately, friendly and skilled waitstaff; she knew the menu and gave good input. Food was exactly as ordered and burgers were excellent. DH got the seasonal Oktoberfest and I got Marilyn. Sides were handmade onion rings with several sauces, all homemade. The housemate coleslaw was also excellent. We are excited to go back because the milkshake menu looks fantastic. The waiters was also sweet about giving advice on local happenings and things to do, it’s clear she enjoys her work! They also have as full bar with a nice draft beer selection but we didn’t partake as it was 12 am. Walking distance to the pier!“

“Everyone always talks about Firestone and Old SLO, but CJ's is by far the BEST bbq slo has to offer!! We got the baby back ribs, fried catfish, potato skins, and onion rings. All were a solid 11/10. The ribs melted off the bone and the catfish was seasoned so well. Onion rings were the best ones I've had in a long time. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving BBQ.“

“The food is incredible- it was an explosion of flavor and don’t hesitate to step out of your comfort zone to try something new. 5 out of 5“

“Excellent service snd food and Million dollar view! We will be back! Jenn was great!“

“Always awesome with great food and good drinks.“

“My girlfriend and I decided to give this place a shot as it looked good online. Went in and received welcoming service. The food is reasonably priced, tastes great, and fresh. In construction there's a saying speed quality or price pick two as no one gets em all yet this restaurant nailed all three. This is our new regular spot.“

“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.“

“Excellent food and service here—top notch! I was saddened to see the microcosm of negative reviews show up near the top here. All employed here seem locked on serving fresh, tasty authentic food.

The kiosk ordering system feels a bit weird, but it does allow you many customization options. Just be aware that it is like a giant iPad; if your wishes are not visible, scroll!

My only suggestion would be to dim the (nicely warm) lights a bit.“

“Got here on an early Saturday evening and got seated right away

First come first serve

We ordered 4 rolls:
DJ Roll
Garlic Chip Roll
Pismo Beach (upgraded to real crab)
Hungry Roll

Very tasty indeed.
Quick friendly service
This is a winner!“

“The most Delicious BBQ I’ve had since I left the south!“