20 Best Cocktail Bars near Pismo Beach

“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.“

“The view is pointing towards the pier. And we were seated in cabana which was a nice experience. We Went during happy hour, and was a little disappointed that the menu becomes extremely limited during this time. We came ready to EAT! But we decided on a cocktail and we shared a flatbread. I’m unsure of the name of the cocktail (it was a blood orange color with tequila and tajin on it) she loved it. We both enjoyed the flat bread.
Hope to make it for dinner menu one day. Reminder: if it’s hot out, you are in direct sunlight during the day.
I recommend giving trying them out but if you are hungry make sure to go during lunch or dinner. lol“

“Great food, drinks & vibe!💕“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“Great People … THE FOLKS 👌🏼👌🏼“

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

“a great venue for all ages, families and dogs. Staff and service is great.“

“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“

“Wonderful place to relax and enjoy great food and cocktails.“

“We loved swinging into the bar late at night! It was pretty empty, but the bartenders were fun and the drinks were good! We grabbed a slice of cake too, which was huge but not exactly what we were hoping for, but we couldn’t leave without trying the cake. We got the bees knees and raspberry lemon drop.“

“Watch out for the chairs!“

“They need to get the service organized.the staff was very nice, although they seem understaffed.went 2 days in a row.same scene..waited about 30 minutes for a beer.same for food..both Saturday and Sunday..over the top food choices,presentation ,atmosphere ;just greatly failing in orders/service.NOT the wait staff just the service.. We'll go again. Great place .indoors or outside“

“Best cocktails in town, full stop. Great selection and extremely knowledgeable staff.
Zach in particular exudes both great professionalism and confidence in his craft, and he really made our night memorable.
The well selection is good and also great higher shelf collection.
As always, the ambiance lighting brings a uniquely classy and timeless feel that you cannot find anywhere else in downtown SLO.
Fun times are had and the crowd and community here always makes me feel welcome.
Cheers to a great bar.🥂“

“Breakfast at the Oak Grill was delicious!! I started with a latte and ordered the avocado toast with an egg on top. Every component was very good...the bread was fresh, there was plenty of avocado, arugula and tomato and the balsamic drizzle tied it all together. The egg was cooked just the way I like it. It was a very hearty meal!! Our server was very attentive and upbeat. Everyone else in my party enjoyed their meals as well...the garden eggs Benedict looked so good and they didn't skimp on the hollandaise sauce. The breakfast sandwich on a brioche bun looked very appetizing and they served both of those entrees with perfectly cooked baby potatoes. We will be back again!!“

“Food at La Casita Mexican Restaurant was delicious! Drinks at the bar were super tasty and 10/10 on presentation! Margaritas and Palomas are recommended!👏🏻💯Can’t wait to come back on our next visit for Karaoke 🎤 night!“

“Great food. Great vibe. 10/10“