Restaurants in Pismo Beach

“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!”

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

“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.”

“This is a great little hole-in-the-wall place. It is located in a liquor store so it can be easy to miss. The food was excellent. I had the chicken swarma plate and my wife had the falafel plate. Both were very tasty.”

“great micro brews delicious food, and warm company. if you are rolling past Pismo or spending time in the area, highly recommend spending some time here.”

“Food was delicious and fresh!”

“Just Love them, ya just can't beat them for a great breakfast! Try it you'll like it! ❤”

“We started with meatballs which were excellent and the sauce was top notch. We followed with pizza which had the right balance of toppings on well made dough. We will return for certain.”

“We couldn't wait until we got home. Saw it was crowded. Decided to stop.
Food was excellent.
Eggplant. The best the wife and I have ever had.
Will definitely be back.”

“Great Burgers and Fries..nice people and very clean..love it..will make a stop next time..💓💓💓”

“The best pizza we’ve had in years, what a gem!”

“The food is good, but it could be great. For the price being charged, it should be spectacular. The smoothies are great. A touch pricey, but worth it. I had the veggie wrap today. It was decent, healthy and satisfying. But soy sauce in the black beans? All the good ingredients are there, but the flavors weren’t quite working well together. I’ll be back.”

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

“Food made from scratch and flavorful. Loaves and buns are available for purchase. Will go again!”

“We love coming here. We stop every time we are close. It’s always busy and the cinnamon rolls are always fresh.”

“Not planning on stopping in Pismo Beach on my way home but really needing a caffeine boost I dropped in on Kortado. Ordered my Java but overwhelmed by the smell of deliciousness I asked one the guys behind the counter what to get and quickly he pointed me to the croissant cinnamon roll. Insane. I will now plan on hitting Kortado on all Northern surf mission! Thanks guys!”

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

“I had the absolute pleasure of working with Jess today. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with the biggest, most welcoming smile. Throughout my entire visit, she was polite, kind, and genuinely funny. Jess is truly customer-driven and makes the experience unforgettable. Because of her, this will be the store I choose to visit again and again. Jess deserves every bit of recognition, and I’m proud to give this store my business because of her outstanding service.”

“Puffer's is the place to be!! 🍷🎶🍷🎶🍷🎶🍷🎶🍷🎶🍷🎶🍷🎶”

“Great atmosphere. Great food”

“Great place right on Shell Beach Road in the Village. Sandwiches are awesome. Highly recommend!”

“Food was great, drinks were great, staff was great!
No happy hour like at the SLO location. The fish tacos were amazing! $50 with tip for 1 person for two smaller fish tacos, fries, and two drinks one a double is a bit much though. Which is the ONLY reason I didn't give 5 stars.”

“We are from the Bay Area, but Zorro’s is probably my top restaurant for Mexican food among all we frequent. Tastes are exquisite. A very large selection. Staff is friendly and efficient. I wish we could go there each week, but alas, we would have to travel 200 miles to do so. You will not regret this. Enjoy and savor the experience.”

“Great food in this sweet little corner restaurant. Hand made fresh tortillas are delicious.”

“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.”

“My kiddos and I went on a little dessert crawl around piano. We ordered the carrot cake from here and it was incredible! We loved the vanilla bean topping and rich mascarpone filling. The cake was also moist with the right amount of mix-ins for a carrot cake.”

“Best meditritan food......if you going to a place like pismo beach & you are hungry & craving something with rice then do go there....luv their chicken swarma n also the kabob wrap.....there is no wait line n the chefs are super fast....& you can choose your own drinks....plenty varieties to find. Luv ❤️ this place.”

“Great food,fast act employees overall awesome service!😋”

“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”

“I've been to Breezeway Cafe once, and the folks who run the place are sweethearts. My partner spilled his Americano, and they remade it for him, which they didn't have to do. Their portions are enormous. A side of bacon and biscuits with gravy will last you, or at least me, two meals. The Strawberry Dream was great, perfect amount of ice cream, strawberries, and breading. My only feedback is both the gravy and breading could use a little more salt, but I'm sure I could ask for that next time. I wish they weren't 300 miles away from where I live”

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

“Always awesome with great food and good drinks.”

“Great food, drinks & vibe!💕”

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

“7 of us went there after a hike. Food and service was excellent!!! Will definitely be back!”

“You can't beat the flavor of this delicious coffee, no matter what your order. The staff is the most friendly and attentive. I can't wait to have more.”

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

“Went on farmers market night !! Wanted to sit down .. all the food was fabulous .. garlic fries.. tri tip salad.. pulled pork sandwich House wine was fine ❤️”

“Friendliness & quick service”

“We love serving our own yogurt and picking from all the yummy topping choices!”

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

“Rosa’s is one of my very favorite restaurant. Wonderful service and wonderful food. We have shared many wonderful memories 🌺 Thank you🎉 #birthdaydinnerwithfamily”

“My mom and I had been driving all day and pulled into Hoagies about 2 minutes before closing time. We asked CJ and Taylor if it would be possible to still order some food. They said they were happy to do so! Then we told them they we both have celiac disease and asked if they could give us something gluten free. They both went out of their way to read labels for us and even asked if we would like to have corn tortilla strips on our salads instead of croutons (which are not gluten free). They couldn’t have been nicer! As a plus, the food was delicious. Susan and Megan”

“Nice wines to choose from and the staff was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.”

“We got into the area kind of late and wanted a good pizza for the kids. I went and ordered carry out and had a beer while I waited. The staff was super friendly and the pizza was some of the best we’ve had! We got a half supreme and half bacon/sausage. Definitely recommend!”

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“The servers are very friendly. They get to know you after your first visit. the pizza sauce is fantastic 😋”

“Love this coffee shop! I was very impressed with their customer service direct from the owner herself when I was in there today. Thank you for being an amazing local spot I can take my little family to 🤍”

“This place is amazing, the food is great and so is the service. They have so many options and it’s always fun to come here. The decorations are amazing and it has a great vibe!! 10/10 recommend🍣🍱”

“Had been craving ice cream after a rough day and this hit the spot. Thanks guys! 🍦”

“The cookies are really fresh and chocolate chip cookie was fabulous. The ice creams here are home made and the flavors are really good. The coffee flavor is super good. Moose tracks flavor is also really good.”

“My family and I had an absolutely wonderful
time here during our visit to Pismo Beach!! Celeste was such a darling host and we really appreciated her kindness and guidance through the beers and menu! We had a very large party, and she was accommodating with arranging our seats to fit us best! Thanks so much, Celeste! The magnet has found its home on my fridge in Brussels and sticker on my water bottle 🫶🏼”

“Friendly, excellent service, food, parking, *****+”

“Located right off the 101 FWY off 4th St exit with plenty of parking. Approximately 1 mile from Downtown.
I placed an order online and picked up. My food was ready at the time promised regardless of how busy the restaurant was. I ordered their 'Cinnamon Roll Pancakes' with a coffee'. My food was hot and fresh, and tasted amazing with that authentic Denny's flavor.
The restaurant was clean and organized. It's always a great feeling seeing a Denny's as they're open 24 hrs.
Service was friendly, fast and efficient this Sunday night.
Overall, I had a good experience at this location and will return when in town.”

“This place never misses. Very friendly staff and the food is always amazing!! Our server Lily was definitely the cherry on top, attentive and kind, making the experience that much better. Definitely recommend!!”

“10/10, I’m from Pittsburgh Pa, and travel all over the US for work. This is my absolute favorite restaurant, hands down. It doesn’t get any better than this place. Excellent food every time. I make sure to visit every time I’m in town.”

“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.”

“I got two filet tacos and my boyfriend had the OG beef hotdog with fries. The tacos had a lot of flavor and I was full after the two because the portions are large. The fries I have to say are the best fries I’ve ever had. Spicy and crisp.”

“looks lot different in the bar it's been year's since I been to Pismo Beach I meet lot nice people when I stop in I'll have come back someday”

“My whole fam came and ate and it was awesome! Nachos are large, their carne asada is great! And their burritos are large!”

“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!”

“Their lattes are superior unfortunately their espresso machine appears to always be broken :/”

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

“The best pizza! Too bad they charge a hefty delivery fee in addition to a tip. They also take a long time to deliver. Also, the app has problems. If they’d fix those issues, they’d be the best pizza in town.”

“I was there having my bday dinner the other night. I worked in customer service for many years so I know what’s good and what’s not in service. We luckily had a server named Judah. This young man was so awesome! He was very attentive and friendly and he was overall amazing at his job! He had such a great personality too. Thank Judah for your great customer service. I hope you get a raise! You deserve it. :)”

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

“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!”

“The Banana bread is good. I go there everytime Im in Pismo”

“Parang curry with tender pork yummy. Drunken noodles spicy hot and delicious. The peanut sauce for spring rolls spicy. I love spicy 🌶”

“We stayed at Vespera Resort last December for a local anniversary staycation with our two dogs, and it far exceeded our expectations. From the moment we checked in, the front desk staff made us feel so welcomed and celebrated—especially Danielle, Aiden, and several other team members whose names I can't recall, but whose kindness made a lasting impression. The little touches throughout our stay, like a surprise delivery of wine and cake to our room and genuine warmth from every staff interaction, made our celebration feel truly meaningful. Thanks to this stay, we’ve already booked a return visit for our next celebration in October. We’re so grateful to the Vespera team for making our anniversary unforgettable.”

“Our server was fantastic! We got in at the tail end of Happy Hour and enjoyed our smash burgers and truffle fries. No kidding, the mixed Berry shortcake....YUMMY.”

“Where do I even begin... Just don't... Look on my page on my reels and that's not even the tip of it I have more pictures. And honestly it wasn't a many thing the only thing I wanted was the sincere apology from one of the staff like a manager. Please read and more reviews will come on multiple websites so this doesn't happen to others. I booked this hotel solely because I thought that we would be able to see the fireworks on 4th of July from the balcony (im a single mom who loves to travel). When I called on 4th of July someone answered and said yes the pool in the top would be open, When I got here with my family it was not. Also the room was late because they were cleaning it and I had to wait over 40 minutes.... So I carried on with my day and then later and later as I got into my room I started hearing some noise, It was the sync bubbling up with sewage. My 1st instinct was to call the lobby they said that they would send somebody shortly, No one came so I ran to the lobby and I showed them a picture. (I had already spoken to yet another staff member who said someone will be there and shrug me off. ) After I showed him the picture then they sent a janitor still no manager apologizing. They gave me a breakfast voucher which was OK but still no official apology nothing sincere. So for $600 almost, I didn't get access to the balcony on 4th of July even before the event, My room was late because they were cleaning it, I have sewage in my sink which I have videos of dark water boiling in my restroom sink out of nowhere. In that same restroom I had to take a shower which was mind boggling. Not one manager came to apologize they did not care. They only had very few staff on site. Then the next day that I got access to the Jacuzzi I found myself cleaning it out because it had bugs in it from the event last night which tells me they did not even clean it. I don't know how many illegalities this hotel is doing but for that price charging About $600 around there They should ensure that their service meets the price tag. I've stayed at plenty of hotels cheaper ones more pricier ones and I've never had this experience the one where people have this demeanor of not caring about their customers. Go to other hotels save your money or at least a headache. There's plenty of other beautiful resorts you don't need to go through what I went through. They did not care at all they were not kind mind you I'm a single mother traveling with 2 children they did not do anything to ensure it was a good day to apologize my son cried seeing that seek filled with dark stuff bubbling .. I didn't even care about getting my money back what I cared about was getting a sincere heart fell apology something called kindness. I will continue to make an updated video in the future of my experience here with photos and videos since I was treated so poorly. Just don't do it.”

“Absolutely satisfying service. Ryan went above and beyond. Awesome ambience! When each dish titilates your taste buds, you know the chef has done what it needs to satisfy the customer/diner. Presentation, ingredients, and optimal cooking time and preparation made the experience top notch”