36 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!!!“

“Certainly partial to this place based on the name but it is a staple on the boardwalk in Avila Beach. Over the years they have continued to evolve and grow. Great outdoor and indoor seating options. Good music selection with solid live music on the weekends. The service, no matter how busy they are, is always on point. They listen, provide options and are always friendly. I am a local and this is the place the locals go! Its a must see while in Avila.“

“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.“

“Good food and great atmosphere“

“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.“

“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.“

“The staff at Ada's was very friendly and accommodating. They were able to make adjustments to dishes if requested. Ada's clam chowder was different from other places I have ordered clam chowder (comparing with Ivars and Moe's); added fresh chives, gave the broth more flavor than usual. The potatoes in the chowder were the right consistency. Creamy soup without seeming like gravy nor thin. The portion was about 1.75 cups. Ample side sourdough bread. The crust was soft and not dried out. The staff was accommodating, providing peppermint tea and plenty of hot water in a teapot, which I found charming. Parking is an issue, but welcome to costal CA. Everyone has consisdered the limits of possible parking and made diagrams in compensation. The indoor dining room tables are fairly close proximity, so be prepared to possibly know the topic of your neighbor's conversation.“

“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.“

“The fish and chips and cabo tacos were super fresh and warm. They were delicious.(the soup was super good.really recommend it)The people were super nice.(It is a small space but it has enough tables to fit a big family.) we will definitely come back again when we have the chance!😃“

“I'm from Seattle; I drove down to visit my mom in Pismo, and one of the first restaurants she wanted to take me to was this one. It did not disappoint! The oven fire-roasted oysters were delicious, and the service was great. I ordered the Caesar salad with salmon on it, which was perfectly cooked and the salad was fresh n’ crunchy. The only thing I suggest is making a reservation because it gets pretty busy. Especially during summer.“

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

“Great food with an easy atmosphere!“

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

“I liked Fin’s and it’s a nice old school fish house. I tried the chowder and fish tacos. Both were good and reasonably priced. I ate outside and enjoyed myself. After dinner watched the sunset just right there at the beach behind the restaurant.“

“We had a wonderful date night dinner. The service was helpful and friendly but not obtrusive. The food was delicious. We ordered two appetizers, the plantains and the pork gyozas. They contrasted well together and were delicious. We shared the whole fish White Sea bass escabeche style. It was wonderfully prepared. We had the cookies with Dulce de leche filling for dessert and they were a definite winner. The ambiance was energetic and fun.“

“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.“

“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“

“muy rica comida y el personal amable“

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

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

“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 ;)“

“First time here for lunch. Chowder and fish tacos. Fish taco plate had three fish tacos, onion rings (not greasy), salsa. Everything was good. Generous amount of food on the taco plate. Nice that the corn tortillas were fried a little before it was put together. We'd come here again. Only outdoor seating. Was a windstorm today but a sheltered area ok for eating outside.“

“I’m a working musician and I play Pismo a lot! This place is absolutely the most consistently enjoyable grub always!!! Today was even better! Missa was so kind and made sure I got grilled Serranos with my Baja Tacos!Chris was such a pleasant waiter… very attentive and super cool to chat with. Great job, AGAIN Cool Cat. See you in March with Lipstick Revolver.“

“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“

“Always awesome with great food and good drinks.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Oh My.... Their Fried Chicken Cutlets are the BEST I have ever had. They are crispy, moist, and so flavorful. And the sweet and sour sauce they offer with it is the best thing ever. I want to order the sauce by the gallon! My second favorite thing there is the Fresh Roll - Shrimp. You get two rolls with peanut sauce. YUMMMM! They are so fresh with the veggies inside - feels like summer.
The staff is always nice and the restaurant is clean and spacious, offering some outdoor seating as well.
I know where I'm going for lunch!“

“One of the best choices you could make when you’re feeling a little under the weather (or anytime really). I’ve been stuck at home with the flu and the beef pho really hit the spot. Not to mention, the delivery service was incredibly fast- My eggrolls were still crunchy. You can’t beat @Bites’ service and their attention to detail. Their to-go packaging on the pho is absolutely perfect, and the basil that came with it felt like it was freshly picked. All around- highly highly recommended!“

“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!“