Was in Pismo Beach for a medical appointment and was a bit early so I drove around the office and discovered this yummy restaurant. They had JUST opened for the day but were very happy to seat me. I ordered the Chicken Kabob and it was fantastic!! I will definitely return here the next time I am in the area!! read more

Hapy Bistro - Chicken Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

A pretty decent restaurant in the Pismo beach area if you are looking for a chill, slow-paced, well-decorated place to eat at. As soon as I walked in, I was mesmerized by the refrigerator row of wine/champaign bottles. The bar area is well decorated with a dark background and small lights to emulate a dark starry night. Their service was not good in our L.A.-opinionated minds. Yes, we were greeted and seated immediately upon arrival. We waited maybe 20 minutes before someone eventually came to take our order. Mind you, the whole time we were ready to order, the waitress who seated us was walking back and forth, setting up tables around us. She clearly saw that we were ready to order but didn't even offer to take our orders or get another staff who could. This is a place to come to if you are NOT in a hurry and are here to simply chill and take life SLOCAL style. The food here seems like a fusion between American and Mediterranean style. 1. Octopus Appetizer (4.5/5) Large octopus tentacles served with a combination of vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, roasted peppers) toasted with garlic and olive oil. The vegetables and octopus were all cooked very well. The octopus was fresh and melts in your mouth. 2. Grilled Asparagus (2.5/5) Large asparagus that's seasoned lightly, but it was not cooked correctly. It had a very stringy-fibery texture. 3. Philly cheesesteak (2/5) The hoagie bread was grocery store quality at best. We were sad that it wasn't even toasted or warmed up, so ended up ditching the bread/bun and just ate the inside. The cheese was at least nicely melted. The onion and bell peppers were fresh, but the steak was "meh." Definitely not quality beef. The beef itself was also not seasoned enough, so was bland and dry. 4. Onion rings (5/5) Fried to perfection. Loved that the onions were fresh and it was easy to pull apart with each bite. The aioli sauce that its served with is plain and bland though. 5. Crab cake (4/5): Crabby patty anyone? All I tasted was fried Panko batter. Wish the patty itself had more flavor and spice. The garlic aioli sauce that came with it though was good. 6. Dr. Marquis Salad (4/5): Fresh spring mix lettuce topped with ground beef and crispy bacon, tomato, sliced avocado and tossed with their house-made olive oil, salt and pepper dressing. Overall, it was a hearty salad with plentiful flavor. It was just a bit weird to have ground beef in salad, but I guess that's what makes this salad dish unique read more

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Vegetarian platter was really good, with brilliant hummus and babaganush, falafel was also unique that it was made with well boiled chickpea and was not green as they usually are. Dolma was flavorful, except one had dry, old rice read more

Delicious food, excellent service, easy parking. What's not to like? It's hard to resist the lamb dishes there but opted for the salmon the last time out. Hit the spot!! Good salads and beef. Try the lemon chicken soup! Shopping Center location. read more

Very good Mediterranean for the 5 cities area. Had their Moussaka and it is very good. Kabobs were very large and the plates were full of accompaniments. Their wine selection is lively with many good central coast options. Service was attentive and helpful. The main dinning room is nice, but opt for the back patio on a clear, warm day for great sunset ambiance. read more

Excellent restaurant and we enjoyed it a lot. The service is noticeably attentive and friendly. The waiter couldn't have been nicer. The ambiance is great - cool and calm. The food was excellent..I loved the lamb sandwich but I probably wouldn't order it again. Why? It was super messy to eat. The sandwich consists of a tender piece of lamb, lettuce and feta cheese on olive bread. The bread is substantial and large, so one has to bite down hard which causes the feta cheese to slide out and the lettuce to move. The sandwich contents do not stay together in the bread. When I finished just half of this sandwich, there was feta cheese everywhere, including the plate, the table, the napkin and my blouse. It was frustrating and maybe there is some other way to put the flavors together without a mess. I would go to this restaurant again but I would avoid the lamb sandwich. read more

Hapy Bistro - Lamb sandwich - delicious but difficult to without making a big mess. - Mediterranean Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

This is one of my go to spots when craving Mediterranean I always choose to sit outside (less noisy/busy and always perfectly heated) We got two appetizers - Hummus that comes with fluffy pita topped with olive oil and whole garbanzo beans (my go to appetizer) We also got the Potato skins - these were loaded with bacon and cheese. These exceeded my expectations! (First time ordering these) I got the beef kabob (filet Mignon cooked tenderly medium rare) with rice pilaf and grilled veggies - it even came with more hummus and tzatziki sauce - everything was SO flavorful - highly recommended My partner got the lamb sandwich - this thing was loaded with goat cheese and lamb! It also came with a side of lentil soup. Yum! Can't forget the Baklava for dessert Overall, Hapy is one of my local favorite spots for date night. If you're looking for flavor and want something a little more upscale.. Hapy is your place read more

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Amazingly delicious! Every dish we tried is the bomb! We started with fried calamari, which is light, crunchy, and not greasy. They balance the calamari with green and red bell peppers. Excellent! We also had the chicken bites appetizer! This is large enough and balanced enough to be a meal. The chicken bites are to die for!!! Excellent, crispy roasted bites of chicken (each bite is large, at least 2 or 3 actual bites), stuffed with a fantastic feta and herb deliciousness! Served on a generous, tasty salad bed. This is a must have! My guest had the lentil soup and was oohing and aahing about its deliciousness. I had the gyro salad. So delicious! You can taste the quality and love they put into the gyro. Excellent salad with a generous serving of gyro, and fresh pita, and a ton of vegetables/accouterments. The salad is a good compliment to the meat, so i wasn't too stuffed. Another must have! Hapy Bistro is a beautifully decorated restaurant, and an extensive wine bar as well. Great for a special occasion, or just because! And the staff really cares, so the service is excellent! read more

I've ordered from here many times. Today was different. We ordered medium rare meat, and it wasn't pink at all. It was dry and burned on the outside. The tzatziki sauce was watery and had no flavor. It was very disappointing. read more

Service with a "Hapy" smile. The place is nice and has outdoor seating. We were sat in the high top tables but they weren't very comfortable. The food was amazing and we were very impressed. We moved to the area 5 years ago. Boy have we been missing out!!! The lamb kebab I ordered was seasoned well and was moist and tender. Perfectly done! I enjoyed my platter of rice and salad along with the kebab. My husband ordered a gyro sandwich and he liked that. Said his fries were cold so he didn't eat much of those. Overall the price was good for the food we ordered. We will be sure to return soon! read more

Hapy, located in Arroyo Grande, and has a wonderful indoor and outdoor patio and is an awesome spot to grab dinner with friends and family. Their outdoor patio has lots of seating, heaters, and they are dog friendly (yay)! Their indoor seating area has a massive wine selection, TVs and a good amount of space! We had been here a few times and have ordered the burger, the kabobs, the euro, and baklava. They just have really, really good Mediterranean food! Service is always great too which is nice and it's never insanely busy! If you are looking for really good Mediterranean food with a relaxed, inviting atmosphere this is the place to go! Highly recommend Hapy! read more

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Food was excellent - I had my usual chicken bits and this time they were very well prepared Prices have gone up but it a sign of the times read more

The service at Hapy in the patio for lunch is very friendly and hospitable. But is there anyway they can decrease the intense exhaust from the large trucks that congregate right outside the patio? It is unhealthy for guests and staff. The food is good and well-selected and presented for the most part. However the lamb burger was mushy and condensed, as though it had been over-processed so it sticks to guests' teeth. Another reviewer described the gyro as being made into a paste. Ick. read more

Not really sure why we were under the impression that Hapy was an Asian-inspired restaurant (which we quickly learned it is not), but we can definitely say it is everything, everywhere, all at once. We have found our new go-to for outrageously delicious French, Medi and Fusion cuisine. Every aspect of our dining experience exceeded our expectations in terms of ambiance, service, menu options, presentation, flavor, and value. Can't remember the name of my cocktail (too busy enjoying it in the moment), a grapefruit-infused variation on a margarita. Refreshing, not too sweet, well-crafted, and delicious. 9/10. Their hummus was an absolute show-stopper, paired with possibly the best, fluffiest pita we've ever had. 10/10. Their garbanzo bean soup was a creamy, savory delight, as were the button mushrooms. 9/10. The lamb kebabs as well as the ribeye with chimichurri and grilled-to-perfection vegetables were all incredibly delicious. 10/10. For dessert, an ample slice of their decadent cheesecake. Can something be too good? Yes, yes, it can, and I will tell you why.... I had honestly intended to take just a couple of bites and then let my husband enjoy the rest, but ... well ... at least he got the higher ratio of what ended up being closer to a 40/60 split. 10/10. Looking forward to returning once again to savor the delights Hapy has to offer. read more

Hapy kept popping up when we were searching for somewhere to eat that we figured we had to give them a try. We arrived at around 7pm on Sunday and were seated quickly. Our waiter was friendly and provided recommendations. I wasn't super hungry, so I ordered the Octopus. So glad I did as it was full of flavor, and the veggies were grilled perfectly and so good too. Hubs ordered the Kefta Kabobs and he was very happy with that dish as well. Hubs couldn't pass up the chocolate bread pudding for dessert. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream - presented beautifully and not too sweet. He really enjoyed it. Only thing is this dessert was $20 - maybe a bit on the high end which was our only complaint. read more

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The outside appearance definitely doesn't prepare you for the feel inside. Set-up as maybe an elegant wine shop/restaurant, a nice indoor area to enjoy a meal. The faux starlit sky above the bar reminds me of my stay in Santorini. :-) I didn't notice a staff member upon entry so I sat myself at the bar. The bartender (I didn't catch his name) was friendly and attentive throughout, which is always appreciated. It is definitely on the pricier side, with appetizers alone averaging about $20. I ordered the Hot Desert (tequila and jalapeno)... It was just okay. Not bad but nothing to write home about. I had a hard time deciding for my meal because so many things sounded tasty, but being a party of one, you don't get to venture into the world of shared plates. I went with the oven roasted chicken with Greek salad and garlic mashed potatoes. The dish was a generous portion and smelled amazing upon arrival at my station. The chicken was disappointing, as I expected it to pack some level of punch in flavor, but while visibly seasoned, very little (if any) of it came out on the palate. The chicken was juicy though, which is a plus. The garlic mashed potatoes, however, were my favorite part of the meal. Based on the reviews, I wanted to love this place. It was just okay for me overall. I wish I had loved it. So much about the menu screamed that I would. Maybe if I tried something else in the future. Update- I got the falafel and tzatziki to go... not even remotely worth the cost. Those would both be a hard pass next time for me. read more

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What a gem! HAPY Bistro is one of those rare spots that gets everything right -- the food, the drinks, the atmosphere, and the service. The food? Absolutely delicious. Every dish we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they do . read more

Our local fav...HAPY BISTRO is the consequential of true Mediterranean culinary delight that is always consistently & exceptionally memorable satisfying a touch of Greek flair with dishes that aren't just good, but deliciously impactful. You'll elevate your dining experience here!! I'd highly suggest their Dolmas, Horiatiki Salad, Moussaka (with a delectable Bechamel sauce), Baklava, Chocolate Bread Pudding & finished off with their wonderful own middle eastern spirt with a fennel...anise flavor...their Arak. Oh yes, one more thing...incredible service! "Try it...you'll like it!" -Pismo Bob read more

Hapy Bistro - Enjoyment in the patio! - Mediterranean Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

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Great service, food and ambience highly recommended a visit!!! That's if you are in the San Luis Obispo.... read more

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This place is a hidden gem. Perfect for a romantic date night, this place has all the vibes. Full selection of wines and other beverages. And the service was amazing, very attentive and helpful. We had the octopus for a starter, and oh my goodness it was the BEST octopus I've had in my life. Honestly next time I go may just have a few servings of it alone, thats how delicious it was. I ordered the rack of lamb, which was very very tasty. read more

Hapy Bistro - Large Octopus - Mediterranean Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

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My favorite dish is the lamb pasta. It calls to me. Bread pudding sounds mundane but theirs is incredible. They also have a great selection of wines not only to dine with but bottles to take home read more

After spending the week working in the Central Coast, I felt a nice dinner was well deserved. Yelp led me to Hapy Bistro in Pismo Beach, and it did not disappoint. Even though it was early, to ensure a table I made a reservation since Hapy does take reservations, I was warmly greeted and seated at my table graced with a name tag just for me. The ambiance here goes from slightly fancy in the front tables to super-casual in the outdoor dining rear portion of the restaurant. There is also a well-stocked full bar, as well. The Brander Sauvignon Blanc was the perfect wine to start a warm evening - light and crisp. My entree was Kevin's Style Oven Roasted Lamb, soft morsels of lamb pieces, broccoli florets, and bell peppers with tomato sauce, atop a bed of mashed potatoes. Amazing, balanced flavors, but wishful thinking had me looking frantically for more of the delicious slow-braised lamb. So good! For dessert, the Apple Bread Pudding a la Mode was a treat, to be sure. Topped with caramel sauce drizzle, it was easily large enough for two. The big scoop of vanilla ice cream assured me of a taste of ice cream with every bite of bread pudding. Done and dusted all by myself. And I couldn't pass up a Moccachino to pair with dessert. Many thanks to Katie for very attentive, yet non-intrusive hospitality all evening. It's just what I needed. Treat yourself. Come by and spend some time at Hapy. I'll definitely be back next trip. Parking is plentiful in the shopping center parking lot, as well. read more

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The lentil soup was boiling hot and so flavorful. Absolutely delicious! I tried two different smoothies and they were both excellent. I love that the menu is not only vegetarian/vegan, but also yummy! read more

My Happy place. Enjoying delicious mediterranean food with family. The best hummus. The staff here is amazing they make you feel like family. read more

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My friend and I ordered the same things we ordered last time we ate here: beef shish kebabs and oven roasted chicken. We shared and both items were so good!! The beef was exactly as ordered (medium) and the chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy. The patio is a great place to eat and they have heat lamps for cold nights. Love this place! read more

Excellent food and professional service. Always love this neighborhood gem. We sat outside on the patio for the first time and enjoyed that setting. read more

I am a big fan of Hapy Bistro. It has always been good. But today I went for lunch and got a grilled lamb sandwich. It was good for the most part, maybe a little heavy on the goat cheese and the bread was a bit thick but not bad. Unfortunately, like at Jack in the box, my tomato slices were BS. They leave the nasty, hard, fibrous part on and it seems like they exclusively use these slices on my sandwich. I get that Jack in the box is cheap fast food but Hapy Bistro is not, so why do they put that inedible part of the tomato in the sandwich? Do better. I will give them one more chance but if this happens again, another good restaurant has fallen. read more

Hapy Bistro - Inedible parts of the tomato in my lamb sandwich. - Mediterranean Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Super fresh and delicious food. Nice patio. Pleasant staff. Fantastic cocktails. This is a solid restaurant.

This was our first time eating here, I was looking for a new spot that both my partner and I haven't tried. The food was amazing, the service was amazing and the ambiance was right on point. Highly recommend. read more

Great service food is amazing. Excellent wines to buy. Outdoor patio is comfy and they allow our furry friends read more

This restaurant was a complete surprise to me. I would have a hard time describing how incredibly good it was. My husband had one of the best ribeye steaks. I had the best roast chicken, stuffed with feta and goat cheese and herbs. The service was top notch. The amount of food we got was amazing. I not only highly recommend this restaurant, I will take all of my friends there so they can experience it themselves. read more

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Doesn't seem like the best place when you see the outside, but the elder up inside and their outdoor dining is very well made and nicely looking. Everyone was super friendly and helpful from beginning to end. Service made the visit very pleasant. The music was good and not too loud so able to have good conversations. The food was tasty with great presentation. read more

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Good food, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Fantastic salads and vegetables. Great gyros and tzatziki. Large selection of beer on tab and wines. However, many dishes are vastly overpriced, in particular the higher end entrees and appetizers. Ambience is very nice. read more

Stopped by for dinner with no reservations on a day of a 3 day holiday weekend. No wait! Nice place, atmosphere with a nice wine selection. Ordered the octopus and soup for appetizers and then the $50 pistachio crusted lamb for a main course. Well...they brought out EVERYTHING at the same time. Normally, you get served the appetizers and then when finished, the main course is served. Anyway, after discussion with the manager, we opted to just skip the main course, as the service mess up put a bad taste in our mouths and we lost total interest. We paid our bill and left. I'm sure the lamb would have been good, as the octopus and soup appetizers were very well executed. Hopefully this is a training opportunity for the waiter: when in doubt, ask the customer what they desire. read more

Our local friend took us to dinner here and it was quite a surprise. It looks like a wine shop inside, and they do have amazing wines from all over the area. But they also have incredible mediterranean food, with a lot of unique dishes. I had the gyro salad, and the gyro meat was some of the best I have ever had. I ate every bit of the salad, which is pretty unusual. My husband had the lamb kabob and he really enjoyed the lamb and rice. For dessert we had their bread pudding, topped with ice cream, super delicious, even for me who doesn't really like bread pudding. The service was super friendly and we love how they sell premium wines at reasonable prices. Would be a great place to come and try lots of different local bottles. read more

Hapy Bistro - Bread pudding - Mediterranean Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

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OMG my wife and I went to Pismo beach and upon arrival decided to visit this place! And oh boy oh boy!what a surprise this was, nice experience, the ambience, the waitress who's happened to be the manager kind, polite and trustworthy about his recommendations. And last the food I tell you if you go to Pismo Beach you must visit Hapy Mediterranean you can thank me later! read more

FUXS GIVEN = 4.7 ******************* Food = 5 By far the best Mediterranean food in SLO County. The flavors were deep and complex. Everything was fresh. I wish the chef could share his secrets with other restaurants in the area. Best falafel I've ever had and maybe the best Dolmas as well. The mushroom hummus was perfectly flavored UX = 4 Inside looks like a nice bistro mixed with a liquor store. Honestly, I've driven by a few times and the sign didn't draw me in but I'm very glad we gave it a try. Service = 5 Outstanding service. Couldn't have asked for better. read more

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Surprisingly upscale for being at the end of a strip mall. I love that they had outdoor seating available as well, although not much ambience there. I asked the waiter what he recommended for an appetizer and he recommended the steak bites. Although they were a bit steeply priced for an appetizer at.$29. they truly were delicious. My friend had the chicken livers and he said they were very good as well. The side salad was fresh and refreshing. Cloth napkins too! read more

Hapy Bistro - Refreshing side salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

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Amazing food, lovely service! Such a hidden gem and deserves more love. Highly recommend.

This place is a must every time you're in the Pismo Beach area! Some friends of ours stumbled upon it and told us to check it out if we were ever in town, and it did not disappoint. I'm a little ashamed to admit we've been about five times now, but this is the first time I'm writing a review. Still, we make a point of having a meal here every time we're in the area. Everything on the menu is outstanding. You really can't go wrong. Whether you're a vegetarian, a meat lover, or somewhere in between, there's something for everyone. They also have rotating specials, and we haven't come across a single dish we didn't love. Each visit, we try something new, and it's always mouthwateringly delicious. In this photo, I ordered the beef shish kabob, which comes with two filet mignon skewers, grilled cherry tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers, served with hummus and tzatziki sauce. You get to choose two sides with your entrée. The options include rice pilaf, a Greek salad, grilled veggies, or French fries. I went with the salad and rice pilaf. This is one of the dishes we often return to. For me, it's a classic and it never disappoints. Another dish we often get is Kevin's style oven-roasted lamb shoulder. The meat is fall-apart tender and served over mashed potatoes. It also comes with broccoli and fire-roasted bell peppers, all tossed in a house-made tomato sauce and topped with fresh basil and feta cheese. This is one of our absolute favorites. The flavor is always unforgettable and absolutely worth coming back for. The oven-roasted lamb pasta is another go-to. You can choose between linguine or fettuccine noodles. Both are excellent, but this time we decided to go with the linguine noodles. The slow-braised lamb shoulder is melt-in-your-mouth good and served with broccoli and fire-roasted bell peppers, all tossed in their house-made tomato sauce and topped with feta cheese. It comes with a side of bread. The rack of lamb chops is another standout. It includes five lollipop lamb chops that are perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection. This dish also comes with two sides of your choice and a house-made chimichurri sauce that is incredibly fresh and complements the meat perfectly. If you're ever in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. The food is consistently delicious, and the experience is always well worth it. However, there's more... Another cool thing about this place is that it's also a wine bar and specialty shop. I'm not sure what to call it exactly, but they have a massive selection of wines, beers, and premium spirits, including some that are distilled onsite. Lastly, the service has always been great. Everyone is friendly, kind, and attentive. We truly cannot say enough good things about this place. read more

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