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    Cavalier Coastal Kitchen

    3.5 (364 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Charcuterie appetizer
    Roy O.

    The Cavelier's menu has many desirable items on their menu. We started with the appetizer and the entree. This included the Charcuterie plate, braised beef, beef stroganoff, and fish 'm chips. The braised beef ($38) was delicious while the stroganoff ($30) and fish ($22) were ok but was under whelming. The server seemed to question our decisuon not to have soup or salad or a cocktail. I got the impression other paeties may tend to go for the full course. The water fillers were very attentive and polite. They were students working a job. The feed back iss for the multtiple water fillers limit the amount of water glass contact to minize a hygene risk. My disappointment started with the appetizer and didn't improve during the meal. The description of the Charcuterie plate ($19) sounded very appealing, but it was not worth it. There was too much substitution of cheaper products for olives, Crostini, nuts (which were slvered almonds) which deflated the enjoyment from this plate.

    Judy B.

    We are staying at the Cavalier resort and walked over for breakfast. Lots of glass and views. Staff friendly and attentive. Coffee was luke warm and not very tasty. Come on. Is it that hard to have good coffee? I had eggs and a sirloin patty. it came with toast and I had hash browns. Delicious!!! The wife had eggs and bacon with hash browns and toast. Nice way to start the day. The views are awesome.

    Coffee with a side of ocean in the background
    Rachel J.

    The last morning of our trip, we decided to stick to a simple diner experience that was close enough to the ocean that it kind of had a view. I appreciated the down to earth atmosphere and it was honestly the most affordable meal we had the whole time we were in town. It's slightly better than basic diner food as my eggs Benedict held their own and are not usually at most diners. My spouse had the breakfast sandwich and enjoyed his food as well. This is the part where I say something to the effect of "so good I forgot to take pictures." We did enjoy the meal, but the real reason I didn't take pictures is because I was tired and hungry. The service was prompt and friendly as well. Tl;dr: Better than average food but not mind blowing, and pretty good prices. Also a slight ocean view.

    BBQ burger with pulled pork $22. Yum!!
    Bobbie R.

    A great location next to hotels and ocean. The staff was very friendly. I had a burger with pulled pork on a charcoal bun. Bun just tasted like a regular bun. Friend got a salmon burger. All our food was so good.

    Dining room
    Nathan S.

    This is a wonderful restaurant, and features coastal views. The staff is friendly and efficient. We always look forward to going there, and we enjoy the specials they offer. The food is great and the desserts are especially good. The lemon chicken orzo soup was also delicious. Definitely recommend.

    Dinner
    Michelle G.

    The description is panoramic views and they is not exactly true but you do get a nice slice of the ocean view. Fish and chips were good. Clam chowder was the star. The seafood linguine had a few shrimp and mussels could have used a lot more. Mai tai was strong and needed more flavor. Desserts are from French Corner Bakery which is a plus. The cream brule and lemon tart are amazing. Carrot cake and black forest are good. Free Parking which is a plus. They close at 9. Service was good. An easy place to dine after a hard day beachcombing.

    Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
    Ann C.

    We came here for dinner and breakfast during our trip. I highly recommend the BAILEYS FRENCH TOAST for breakfast. It was so delicious and the cereal crust was amazing. This was the best French toast I've ever had. The SLOW-ROASTED BABY BACK RIBS are also great.

    Clam Chowder bread bowl
    Jennifer M.

    We had a wonderful dinner at Cavalier Coastal Kitchen and were genuinely impressed with both the food and the service. Our server, an older gentleman, was absolutely sweet and incredibly patient with our party of six--including several energetic kiddos. He made us feel right at home and quickly brought out warm bread and butter, which the kids devoured. We ordered kids' meals (chicken strips with fries and spaghetti), and there wasn't a single complaint--clean plates all around! My son had the clam chowder in a bread bowl and really enjoyed it. My husband and I both ordered the filet mignon with veggies and mashed potatoes, and everything was spot-on. The steak was flavorful and tender, with a pat of butter on top that made it even more mouthwatering. The veggies were perfectly cooked and packed with flavor--clearly fresh and well-prepared. I'm not sure why this place doesn't have better reviews, because our experience was excellent. Yes, the steak is priced on the higher side, but you get what you pay for--great quality and taste. I would absolutely return and recommend giving it a try to form your own opinion. We left full, happy, and already talking about our next visit!

    Fish 'n' Chips were excellent.  My husband, who orders FnC not infrequently, said this is the best FnC he can remember having in ages!
    Kathryn B.

    We had lunch here after leaving the Hearst Ranch Winery. We have eaten here twice in the past, during other vacations to Cambria. We've never had a bad experience; I have no idea why some reviews are so negative. We had breakfast years ago and thought it was very nice. Today, we had lunch. Hubby ordered Fish 'n' Chips and asked that the fries be extra crispy and they were! He said that was the best Fish 'n' Chips he's had since ... he can't remember when he last had Fish 'n' Chips that were so good. And it's something he orders not infrequently. I had the Fish Tacos. They were good and very plentiful; I only ate two of the three because it was so much food. Both of the waitresses are very experienced servers; they were both polite, welcoming and efficient as well as caring. We come to Cambria once a year, generally speaking. The next time we return, we will definitely fit another breakfast or lunch at Cavalier Coastal Kitchen into our itinerary. Brava!

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    Nice lunch in a quiet corner of San Simeon. Service was good, I ordered a burger which was delicious.

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    Very good food, as well as service. Very personable staff. Hidden gem here on the central coast.

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    Great food and service! Prices really good! Thinking on coming back for breakfast tomorrow!

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    Service was incredible. Everyone was nice but Danny was so kind! The food was great too. Wish we had longer here as would be back!

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    The entire staff are delightful; in particular, Joy, the manager, and Danny, the waiter who served us.

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