Excellent every time. Romantic and friendly. Great staff and delicious food. Not to be missed.

I came here for my partner birthday. We had an amazing time. The service was excellent, the waiter had big care for us, he also found a candle for my partner cake and was very welcoming and helpful at the same time. I forgot the guy's name, but he was a local young guy with long hair. Very professional. Good was a top notch, we ordered meatballs - delicious, kimchi grilled cheese - delicious, some potatoes- delicious. Overall - 5 stars, thank you guys! read more

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This was one of those meals that I will remember for quite some time. The ambiance was perfect, service impeccable and the food was exquisite. Even the music was on point. This will be our go to restaurant from here on out while we are in the area. read more

I honestly don't understand why this place has 4.5, this place should be 5 stars . Everything tastes amazing, staff is also outstanding. The place is clean and has great music. I will definitely eat here again. Thank you. read more

I had a Reuben sandwich which was good. I liked that it came with a side salad with a nice dressing. It's quaint little place. Very nice service is a little slow but not bad. I think if you want something that's better than just run of the meal, this is a good spot to stop for lunch. I will be coming back the next time I'm in Cambria. read more

Brydge Restaurant - Rueben sandwich with small side salad $24 - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cambria, California

We really enjoyed our evening. The food was lovely and the staff were friendly. We will definitely return.

What a wonderful fairly new spot in Cambria. Organic and locally sourced, fresh and delicious. We had lunch AND dinner here on the same day. That's unheard of for us. Their menu has small plates, lunches and dinners to share. Very friendly service, the owner and lead chef even spent time on a Saturday evening speaking with every table in our individual room. "Room" because the Brydge is in a converted older house which makes it even more cozy. Small touches like unique service pieces and even soft rolled up blankets made available. Inside and outside dining available. Don't miss this spot! read more

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Dog friendly service led us to this place along with 4.7 on Yelp. Beautiful restaurant tucked away into a quaint neighborhood. Outback seating was comfortable with heaters on and comfy clean blankets were brought to each of us to cuddle up in. The food was delicious and cooked to our specifications, all local and organic when available. Price leaning towards the higher end, but quality always is. Order the potatoes and bread for sure, and the ribeye was delicious too!! Left one star off because the salad lettuce was bolted . read more

Brydge Restaurant - Outdoor seating if you bring your pup to dinner - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cambria, California

Coming here was a nice treat! The burger and pastrami sandwich were both De-Lish! The chef was absolutely amazing! Thank you read more

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We were with our dog. First they have a great secluded patio in back that was perfect for us. Our server was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. We had the beets, which we both highly recommend. And I'm not even a big beet fan. They were mild, served with endive and sliced orange, with a mild cheese and vinaigrette. Also ordered the chicken for two, which came with an herb salad and polenta sides. Also very good. Will definitely return when back in Cambria. read more

Great place and in a cool old house Will definitely come back once we get back into town!

great service. delicious food. The butter flight was awesome! This place is adorable inside.

What a quaint restaurant in a converted house that we stopped in for lunch. We were greeted by the owner/chef who made us feel right at home and that was only the start of an incredible culinary experience. It's a small, but diverse menu that had us wondering how in the world we were going to make a choice. I had a craving for a burger so I went with the Wagyu Burger with organic white cheddar, onion, aioli, on a brioche bun. Wanted it medium rare but I got so much more. Rarely is the meat charred perfectly and the inside medium rare. This chef has it down as the texture of the outside was happily married to the inside. Don't get me started on the aioli as it was simply divine. But what got me to want to add more than 5 stars was the side salad. I never, and I mean never, finish my side salad as most are there for the show. Not this one. It was the absolute best side salad I have ever had. I wiped the plate clean of it before I finished the burger. What an amazing place to have lunch or dinner. If we are in the area again, we are absolutely going back. read more

Brydge Restaurant - Wagyu Burger with the best side salad ever!!! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cambria, California

Gosh this was one of the most delightful experiences. We stumbled upon this place. Everything was spectacular from the warm hospitality to the excellent flavors. Also loved that the chef came out to introduce the meal. Highly recommended read more

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Exceptionally delicious food, lovely ambience, had a nice chat with the owner chef. Appreciated the flavorful vegetarian dish.

Had dinner here while in Cambria and absolutely loved it! I will be dreaming about the sauce on the pork meatball. Service was great and could not ask for a better ambiance. Definitely recommend trying this place out! read more

Brydge Restaurant - Pork meatballs, salad and heirloom polenta - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cambria, California

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Relaxing environment with an attentive server. Ate the Wagyu Burger and it was delicious. Left satisfied and not overly full. read more

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I have no idea why this place has a good review. It either had a massive menu/chef change recently or all the reviews are fake. No way a normal person would rate this place five stars as is. This was easily the worst meal we've had this year in terms of price and food quality. I've never seen a half roast chicken priced at $70 anywhere else in the nation! My wife's shrimp plate was $28 for five shrimp! The burger was less than mediocre and smallest I've ever seen from a sit down restaurant. Service was ok, a little slow but that's not what I was upset about. Other places that have the nerve to price their dishes this high have way better food. read more

Amazing place - truly one of the best dinners we've had! And the service was exemplary!!! read more

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Oh.My. I don't know where to begin. Maybe the best restaurant I've ever experienced. We had the beet salad and the roasted chicken. The service was excellent. Service excellent. Ambiance unforgettable. Thank you. read more

One of the best culinary experiences I've ever had. Should be 10 stars! From the moment we walked in we knew it would be special. Located in an old house, the ambience was amazing. Rustic but warm so much charm. Amazing. Owner/Chef Elaine greeted us as we entered and she took care of us the entire night. We felt like we were in her house. She explained that the "suppers" were her babies. And they were. We started with the small plates to share. Had all but three. All for off the chart. There wasn't one thing we didn't like. Finished off dinner splitting the Prime Ribeye between the four of us. Turned up perfect. Desserts were epic. Not sure why there isn't a line out the door every night. Do not miss this place. Worth every penny. We may go back tonight. 10 out of 5! read more

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A MUST visit in Cambria. *my apologies for the pics- we dug-in before I thought to take them. Where to start. We did not have a reservation, though we're indeed early for dinner. We were greeted promptly and offered a table inside, outside, with music, or a little quieter. All the staff were courteous and ready to be of service. Our server, Delphina was knowledgeable and quick to explain the menu and make recommendations (which was helpful indeed). My husband ordered the Wagyu ribeye (which is meant for 2 people) and I was able to order from the lunch menu despite the time- I got the cheesesteak. Both were nothing short of AMAZING! I didn't think I would like the Wagyu steak, but it was BY FAR the best I've ever had. My husband said the same thing... and he knows his steak. He said it was perfectly cooked and his palate has seen many ribeyes, Wagyu, etc. Along with the steak, potatoes, salad, and bread were served-- each with their own perfect flavor profile,l. The cheesesteak was beautifully assembled with the perfect balance of flavor and spice. Will we be back? YES! Thank you to the chef for FANTASTIC food, the staff for the great service, and a special shout out to our server, Delphina, for making it a great evening at a new favorite place. read more

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We went here for our anniversary dinner. The food was amazing, made with so much care, and thoughtfulness. Chef recommended a lovely sauv blanc/chardonnay blend that was perfect with salmon. Vibe is little house on the prairie meets Ojai. read more

Brydge Restaurant - Snap peas - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cambria, California

Was looking for a good place to eat after visiting Hurst Castle and stopped in for a late lunch on a whim. We were the only ones in the place and were floored by the quality of the food. You can really taste the freshness of the ingredients and everything was prepared perfectly. Ambiance is cute and cozy and service was great. I've been all over the world and eaten at some world class places and this meal is easily in my top 15 of all time. Absolute hidden gem. read more

Great unique restaurant inside a house , their wagyu burger is amazing. The server was accommodating and we really enjoy our lunch in here.

Amazing dishes and service in a historic building! This restaurant is a hidden gem in Cambria. read more

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We stopped by this place unplanned for dinner, and it turned out to be a wonderful hidden gem. We ordered roasted mushrooms and the prime ribeye and I was beyond pleased with how fabulous it was, dare I say even surpassing the likes of Harris Steakhouse or Niku Steakhouse in SF. The ribeye is 16 oz so it's recommended you share it, but due to the excellence in seasoning, tenderness and juiciness I could envision many eating it entirely on their own. The other dishes were to the same quality; the complementary olives did not have the typical overpowering bitterness; the roasted mushrooms are a must get as they were cooked to softness but had the addition of breadcrumbs that provided a crunchy texture and the salad that came with the steak had high quality feta cheese. High quality is what I would describe every ingredient used in each dish, I wouldn't be surprised if everything was locally sourced. The service was just as pleasant, our waiter was friendly and talkative and happily shared the history of the restaurant being a former house and a former sandwich shop. This brings me to the ambiance, as the building was initially designed to be a home, the restaurant very clearly looks like one from both the exterior and interior. This provides a homey feeling but do not mistake the place being unprofessional, the food plating was appealing and professional like any high end restaurant. My only semblance of complaint is that the plates are made of light metal so when cutting into steaks, it tends to shift the plate. The large cut of butter resting on the steak is also quite unnecessary and excessive. If you are a local or near the area because of visiting Hearst Castle anything similar, I highly recommend this gem as one of the best steaks in California. read more

This is a gem of a restaurant. First, Chef Elaine was trained at Chez Panisse, and her culinary skills are matched by her passion for bringing farm-to-table ingredients to life in a way that is both beautiful to see and exquisite to taste. Chef Elaine has drawn from the heart of Cambria to team up with servers like Sage and Declan, who are gentle-hearted, joyous, and eager to serve the guests' needs and unique requests. These two are special souls! In addition, Chef Elaine has organized the layout of this little historic house so that guests have a choice of dining areas and experiences. This is not a house but rather a warm and charming home. Chef Elaine and her team made our 12th wedding anniversary celebration a special memory. We enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance so much that we dined on two occasions during our Cambria visit. Thank you for your many kindnesses, Chef Elaine, Sage & Declan read more

Best ribeye I've ever had, hands down! Cozy atmosphere; even cute blankets at every table. Great service. I only wish they had a Coca-Cola to go with my ribeye. My husband wanted to go back again the next night because he loved it to much. read more

Fabulous! We had a delicious shared small plates lunch with really interesting wine in a lovely room with cool ambience and local contemporary art. So unique and refreshing! Divine! We will dine more in Cambria now! thanks Elaine! read more

I think the main reason behind the 4 stars is the ambiance. It is a very cute spot. It was a very quiet night and there were very few people. But it was not an issue. The main reason i am docking a point is because of the lack of vegetarian options. I wish there were more options such as pasta or something more hearty than just cornmeal and sauteed veggies. The service was OK as well and staff is friendly. read more

Brydge is a welcome addition to the Cambria favorites. The food was excellent- fresh, seasonal and unique. We had two small plates of the beet salad and zucchini and shared a Reuben. All very delicious and plenty of food for two. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. We sat on the lovely back patio surrounded by native plants and trees. The kitchen fan does whir out there so if you are bothered by such things, eat inside in the many cozy seating areas. We'll be back for sure! read more

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What a treat! Food, service and ambiance are top notch. The beet salad amazing! The ribeye steak cooked to perfection! I will definitely return to eat here! read more

We obviously caught them on a bad night because the food was mostly really good, but the servers/cooks were overextended which resulted in a disjointed experience. I do agree with other reviewers that this place is likely the best quality food in Cambria which was a delightful surprise. Our server was really nice, they just didn't come by often and put our order in in the exact order that we told her the things. This meant that we got the bread and salads last and the other small plates in an order that didn't make much sense (we opted for all small plates. I think this is my bad for not telling them the exact order we wanted to get things in. So make sure you do that. We ordered the following small plates: Mushrooms: So incredibly good, my favorite dish of the night. Roasted beets: These held equal footing with the mushrooms. Really good, well seasoned and well dressed. Meatballs: These didn't work for me. They were really tough and the flavor was just ok. Came with undercooked kale that was sliced in long strips so we weren't sure if it was just a garnish or meant to be eaten. Potatoes: A little under seasoned, but about as good as roasted potatoes can be. Brussels sprouts: Good but came out at a weird time so I think that effected our appreciation of them. They came out at the end with the salads. Probably would have been good to come out with the mushrooms and meatballs. Polenta: not my favorite, the sauce on the polenta was delicious, but the polenta itself was a bit bland and thicker than I like. We ended up sweeping it through the other sauces which made it better. I wish it had come out with the meatballs. Dressed greens with tarragon dressing: Delicious salad, but not prepared well meaning we had a giant lettuce leaf mixed in with the ones that had been cut torn to more appropriate sizes which feels incredibly nitpicky. Bread: very good, but didn't come out how it appeared on the menu. It was supposed to come with a trio of butters and instead came toasted with olive oil. Still delicious though. Drinks - Ginger Lime Spritz - Remembered that I think yuzu tastes like bottled lemon juice, but can't knock them for my preferences and the drink was good with a nice kick of spice from the ginger. They seemed to have options for just about any preference. Dessert - pudding - Delicious but a little bit grainy and came with espresso grounds sprinkled on top which wasn't advertised. Normally I would love this but husband hates coffee so we just scooped it off. The restaurant itself is a cool spot with dark wood paneling and the tables are spaced out nicely. The entrance is confusing though because you walk down a hallway to an open dining room and the hostess stand is on the opposite end of the room. So we just sort of stood in the doorway until the hostess came to us with menus and then asked if we had come through the right door. It would have been weird to go to the hostess stand since your butt would be in diner's faces and it is also close to the kitchen so you'd be in the way of traffic. I don't see another way that they could have set things up though so gotta work with the space you're given. read more

This place nailed it. The food was so good and fresh, cute ambiance, fair prices, good vegetarian and meat options.... but above all, really good service, which feels rare these days. The staff was friendly and you could tell they cared about guests having a good experience. read more

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What a gem, recently opened in our little town! We had a sensational chickpea soup and delicious smushed little potatoes to start, which made us think the owners must have farmer friends in the area. Then the lunch platters we fought over were also great, one cheesesteak and one mushroom burger (with nicely charred greens), both accompanied with more picked-this-morning salads. Yumm! We were sorry the previous place closed a couple months ago, but this is an amazing upgrade. Very friendly staff, intimate atmosphere in a lovely old building, and as soon as the rains let up we'll get the spacious patio again. You can't go wrong in what leaped right into being one of the best places of SLO county's North Coast. read more

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This was the best meal and dinning experience we had during our most recent trip to Cambria. It's now on our must visit list for every trip and will definitely be visiting for lunch too! Excellent service and a warm/ welcoming ambiance, thank you!! read more

Truly delicious. In fact, so good that we opted to return the next second night of our two-night stay in Cambria. Excellent service by Declan, a bright young man who exudes natural enthusiasm for his job and who Aldo appears to have been very well trained. The ribeye is a true standout, as were the mushrooms, but literally everything we ate both nights was outstanding. Plus the setting, in an old cottage off the main drag, is absolutely delightful. Definitely recommended. read more

Came to Blendfest in Cambria and saw a new restaurant called Brydge and thought we would try it out? The place is a historical house converted to a restaurant. We are a party of 6 and sat in a cozy cove in a very rustic setting of eclectic decor. The restaurant has a "home style" look and feel. We were immediately greeted and the service for the night was going to provided by Elaine, the owner and chef! This was a surprise but turned out to be an amazing experience! Being that we were 3 couples, at the bottom of the menu was selections of the "supper" series of three items: Ribeye Steak, Eggplant, and Chicken. The side dishes were bread selection of toasted sourdough and Naan! The other side was a perfectly dressed Romaine lettuce salad with French Feta cheese. We brought our own wine and paid a small corkage fee but looking at the wine list they have local wineries of which I was particularly interested in trying Phalen Farms...a new project for Rajat Parr a master sommelier and wine maker and a "rock star" in the wine industry. Unfortunately, since it was after Valentines Day and all the varietals I wanted to try were sold out. However, next time I come, I definitely want to try the wines! But, back to the food...after starting and sharing the salad and bread, we also ordered a side of Carrots and Cabbage that was spectacular! Some of the best I have ever had. The carrots had so much fresh flavor and exhibited that home rustic authentic cuisine and simple elegance rarely found anymore. The taste is so expressive it's almost in a pleasant way "perfumed" and vibrant. Another side that came was a Beet Salad. Now I'm not a big fan of beets and sometimes they are overbearing on the taste buds but this was amazing and balanced. Next the main courses: The first was the chicken and polenta: a half chicken, roasted perfectly and both the dark and white meat were tender and flavorful. Again, as a "theme" of the food here the aromatics and flavor are abundantly more than expected and true to the source and quality of the ingredients. The chicken taste like what chicken should taste like. Next was the Eggplant: cooked perfectly again with balance and tenderness of the eggplant itself and the tomato sauce and cheese that was not out of balance with the entirety of the dish...amazing! The finale is the Ribeye steak with Polenta. The steak was cooked perfectly and again the quality shines thru! However, the only negative note for the entire meal was the Polenta. It was good but by comparison to the other items, it's suffered slightly in my opinion and was a little "lumpy". We talked to Elaine for some time after the meal and then noticed that the place was trying to close. I did ask about a Chocolate Pudding that was reviewed with glowing reports but was sadly sold out! So, next time, for sure going to try the Phalen Farms wine and Chocolate Pudding to complete the total experience of Brydge! We will be back! When it comes to restaurants in the Cambria area, there are very few great food experiences and most of the older places have been in the area so long they get complacent. This is a new place that is heads and shoulders ahead of the rest in the area and hope that this place continues to grow and be successful. read more

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The cheeseburger and salad we both had was great. The service was good also. We enjoyed talking with our waitress! The only complaint I had was that there weren't many options on the menu to have for lunch. But the cheeseburger that was recommended certainly was good! read more