Restaurants near San Simeon

“We had a very long tiring trip through the mountains just to get to our lodge in Lucia because we had to avoid the landslide closure on Hwy 1. It was exhausting driving, then 2 hours at the Hearst Castle where you aren’t allowed to eat or drink anything. .. no coffee anywhere on our route… just to find out the castle cafe was closed when we got back from the tour. I said all that to say this.. The young man behind the counter was closing and the look on my face must have spoke to him because he quickly told me he would make us food and me an Americana.. first his kindness brought tears to my tired eyes and secondly that coffee was THE BEST I’ve had. The hot sandwiches and fresh salad were delicious and the portions were large. We took half of it back up the lodge to eat later. This one decision by him to accommodate me and my grandsons completely turned this stressful day into a much better one. The cafe and store were clean, bathrooms were clean and easily accessible. The staff were friendly and helpful and the area around the cafe and store is peaceful and attractive. Plenty of parking and the walkways were easy to navigate. I highly recommend this establishment and look forward to visiting again.”

“There’s only one thing to say, it’s a 10!!! Greatest service, Very enjoyable background music.”

“it was a very amazing experience, then again everyone gets different experience, I was happy with my service the place and the view😊”

“Friendly fast service amazing food. Traveler friendly a must stop. Best mimosa ever !!! Great selection of food. Patio is a beautiful spot to enjoy a drink…… or two.”

“It's a bit pricey for what it is , 2 people ran about a hundred without drinks

Parking: There is a free charger ( j17) in the parking lot that worked at 30amps”

“Great location to dine an stay”

“Nice place nice service food is good”

“Stopped at Brydge for a late lunch when exploring the Central Coast. It’s a converted home off the main street of Cambira. It has cozy atmosphere & lovely back patio. The petrale sole appetizer was magical. The waygu burger was perfect.”

“The food was only outdone by the atmosphere and awesome owners ! Jesus and his family work hard to give you a fantastic meal with an amazing view. When you’re in the area , stop by and you’ll thank me later. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽”

“Good food. Always make sure we visit when we are in Cambria. Burritos come in 3 sizes so you can satisfy your hunger”

“Breaking down the stars on this one! 5 stars - Food was excellent. kudos to the chef. 4 stars - Service very good...kudos for the bus boy who delivered napkins on his own after I sneezed, but had not asked for them. Waiter was pleasant and fairly attentive, but could use instruction on what is called suggestive selling. He definitely offered desserts, which we were going to turn down regardless, but suggestive selling a little different. (just a suggestion) My 1 star downgrade. 1 star - Neither my wife nor I drink alcohol. I ordered a Pomegranate lemonade, my wife simply water. I can "somewhat" understand 1 refill only on most of the non-alcoholic beverages! My particular beverage was not allowed a refill however. With normal size restaurant beverage glasses that is usually enough for most people per meal anyways! And along with the type of restaurant, I can understand having select beverages in keeping with the menu and customer target. But I DO NOT understand the kid size glass it came in...and at a fairly high price for a non-alcoholic beverage as well to along with no refill at all! At that price, I really was not encouraged to refill it, even once. It is as the saying goes "Penny wise but pound foolish!" If you do not drink wine or beer, but non-alcoholic drinks, and are stretching the budget a little to enjoy a better restaurant, might want to do what my wife did, a glass of water.”

“Yummy food! Get the weirdo waffle!”

“Small little shop with great desserts ? love to stop by on my way to San Simeon or Piedras blancas to get my favorite rocky road ice cream. Love supporting small local mom and pop shops that make Cambria a beautiful destination.”

“I was aware of the ritual to get in here & embraced it with our beach chairs & wine in the parking lot - we met amazing people and the ocean view in the sun was glorious! You felt like you won a lottery when you were seated at a premium table! The fresh fish was one of the best ever. Even the sides were perfection. Service great. Our only problem with this place is Cash only - where is the customer-first approach? Sure we went to an ATM but when the rest of our favorite restaurants accept cards, we felt we were supporting maybe a lazy, perhaps financially irresponsible establishment. So, one & done for us.”

“Everything is great Pizza 🍕 good”

“All of it. !!! The whole kit and caboodle”

“We stumbled across Moonstone while visiting Cambria over a year ago, and it is by far our favorite winery! We have never experienced another winery where we like everything they have to offer. If you go and Andy is there, you’re in for a treat. He elevated our wine tasting experience, and we are gladly members of their wine club and get to visit about 4 times a year. Thank you Andy, and looking forward to seeing you soon!”

“My family and I came here for Easter lunch. Between us, we ordered the short rib tartine, the salad nicoise, and the croque monsieur. Everything was absolutely delicious! Our server was so sweet and attentive. The prices were surprisingly good! My mom and I go to Cambria often as we only live 25-35 minutes away. We will definitely be back”

“It was amazing. My husband and I both had the NY steak with potatoes and broccoli. It was prepared with a wine glaze. We also had a side salad and blackberry cheesecake that was made on site. We will be back for sure. It had been recommended and we had not gotten there, now on our go to.”

“I always look forward to a meal at this homey place. My friend from his Cambrian days, John Brannon, recommended the hamburgers, and even though I was primed for breakfast I had the Mushroom Burger. Delicious, and the friendly waitress volunteered that I could order onion rings instead of fries at no additional charge. It was a great choice!”

“A local favorite, owned by a wonderful local family, consistently good food with friendly atmosphere and a lovely patio dining space as well as indoor seating. And their pet friendly too!”

“We love this place! The staff is so friendly, the food is great, and the bakery is awesome! My husband loves the chicken fried steak but I highly recommend either the avacado toast or the roasted vegetables with polenta. Don't leave without trying the olallieberry cream puff, yum!”

“An oasis…rolled into town after driving all day, and just wanted a beer. A good beer. Got exactly that.
I come from the land of Pliny and so many other amazing brews, it was nice to get to try something new. Fella behind the bar was chatty and attentive, even though we were the only people there. Location is kind of stale in terms of ambiance, but the beer is good and cold. Will visit again this vacation I am sure.”

“Absolutely delicious!! Warm and comfy atmosphere and very friendly staff!! Wish we had more time to spend so we could come for dinner again tomorrow!!”

“So we came here hoping it wasn’t too busy and luckily was met with an Allegretto winery tasting. Cheese pairings all great, along with the wine rep and the Madeleine waitress. Excellent and would go back. Burger and dessert also very good. Plus she played good music & got the fires going.”

“Had our morning coffee, drip was a medium roast. The oat latte and 2 pastries raspberry cream muffin and lemon scone, satisfied our morning cravings! Only wish they had a restroom for their guests!”

““JJ’s Pizza is an absolute local favorite! Their Mexican pizza is out of this world – loaded with flavor, fresh ingredients, and the perfect dough. The restaurant itself has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that makes it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. The staff are always friendly and make you feel right at home. If you’re craving unique and delicious pizza in a comfortable setting, JJ’s Pizza is the place to be!””

“Chef Giovanni provided a magnificent dinner for my son’s wedding reception on July 25, 2022 at Harmony Cafe.”

“Stopped to get lunch after a morning at Moonstone Beach. Great deli and sandwich place. Fast service (wasn't too busy), polite staff, excellent food. Not the least inexpensive, but this is a beach town and very large portions.”

“Very nice place. Awesome wine.”