Good burgers and fries. Ample portions. Great service. Slam was surprisingly good. It's also a…read moresports bar with 5 big scree TV's although we weren't there for that.

Super friendly staff and good food... Now that my nicest is said…read more. Its daggone rarity and super frustrating in today's day and age that this sort of junk happens... Came here expressly for burgers... I dont eat fries or breat by choice and was told no to extra patties with my order... I was told that anything beyond a double would constitue a whole new burger at full price.. not doing that since its just patties.. Like I said, super rare and super frustrating for a Carnivore to run into this.. Until this changes my business will always go elsewhere... I really want to be polite and like this place but.... customer isnt king here.

Linns is an institution, known for locally sourced produce and their famous pie bakery and their…read morespecialty, Ololliberry Pies. The restaurant is housed in an iconic brick building with an interior that resembles Grandma's charming country cottage. It's popular for tourists and locals alike so be prepared for a wait. Similar to a Southern Cracker-barrel, Linn's has a boutique at the entrance which is on the more curated side with visually indulgent cookbooks and tableware findings. Service is with a polite smile and efficient. I always seem to have a special order and this time I ordered their vegan tomato bisque with half vegetable panini and I subbed a roasted poblano pepper for the eggplant. The combo of the roasted veg and poblano pepper as the feature flavor in a grilled cheese on sourdough was outstanding! My mom treated herself to the Ololliberry pie and house made vanilla bean ice cream. She was in heaven. Hubby had the Tri-tip Sando and sister ordered the beet and goat cheese salad. All the produce and sauces/dressings were fresh and delicious and the portions were generous - not over the top. Linns has a delightful wine selection to accompany your meal and it is a welcoming and homey experience. Will definitely return.

I will admit that I only came here for dessert, as I ate someplace else. But where else can I go…read morefor olallieberry pie? It is a local specialty, and according to travel enthusiasts, this was THE place to go. So I did, and I got the pie with ice cream on top. It was delish. If I do make it back to Cambria, I'll be sure to eat a full meal here. Service was fine. Bicycle stuff on the walls (apparently the people running the place are obsessed with cycling?). Great gift shop and they do sell olallieberry-related goods so you can take 'em home.

We stopped at Moonstone for dinner and overall had a good experience. Service started off a little…read moreslow, but our server apologized and was very nice, so no real issue there. I ordered the fish and chips along with a cup of clam chowder. The chowder was very good, and the fish and chips were good too, but I was a little disappointed to learn the fish was Alaskan rather than something local. I also appreciated that the manager stopped by our table to ask how everything was. That kind of thing goes a long way and made it feel like they cared about the experience. The only odd part was the portioning on the fish and chips. The pieces were more nugget-sized than what I normally picture with fish and chips. My son received five fairly good-sized pieces, while I got four noticeably smaller ones. I could have said something, but since I had also ordered the chowder, I had plenty to eat and didn't bother. Everyone at the table was satisfied, the food was good, and aside from the inconsistent fish portions, it was an enjoyable dinner.

Seldom have I been so purposefully ignored for so long by a receptionist. I stood in front of the…read moreyoung dark haired woman for (timed) 5 minutes while she pretended I wasn't standing directly in front of her. Can't comment on the food or waitstaff, I walked out, and never going back. Went to Robins, great food, pleasant friendly service. Easy choice going forward.

Just stopped in on a Friday night and sat at the bar - at first glance it looks like a cluster so…read moreI'll will write the review as things progress. - cute and very busy pub / restaurant - there are only 2 servers and so far they are as attentive as possible for sure, both ladies are hustling with a smile. - We have watched 2 parties of 4 walk out. - We got our drinks right away and only waited a few minutes to get our order in. - While we waited I saw. (2 ) available 4- top tables open, but a party of 6 was told 30 minute wait. They declined and left. - A person came in asking for take out only to be told they were "inundated and not taking take out orders at this time." So far this is a management issue - these ladies were giving and needed 1 more server to keep them caught up- lots of business waking out the door due to poor scheduling- what a shame. One person behind the bar and 2 dining room servers would make this successful. It's too easy. - Food came out in a timely manner. Gary's pasta - 10/10 Clam chowder - 10/10 definitely homemade. My wedge- a little pricey but 8/10 only because the dressing came out clearly of a jar and no blue cheese crumbles. (Little things make a huge difference) - Moscow Marlin drink 10/10 - Another walk out. Lots of empty glasses at the bar. Would we come back? Only with these 2 servers. ( I think we got lucky) Definitely not on a Friday and If it's this much of a mess on a Friday, I can only imagine what a Saturday would look like. Cute place with amazing clam chowder and pasta.

I have to say I was a little bit disappointed this time. I had a Reuben sandwich with onion rings…read more The pastrami was really tough, like you would take a bite, but you couldn't bite through it and so the whole piece of pastrami came out of the sandwich at once. And the onion rings were pretty boring. I don't think they make them there, I am not sure about that, though. But they had kind of a generic look and feel to them, but the problem was they had zero flavor. Like nobody put salt on them when they took them out of the fryer. That's the first thing you do when you pull something out of a fryer, you season it. The server was nice enough, but they have a thing now where if you ask for water, they want to sell you a bottle of water. I get that things are tough for restaurants, but I almost rather pay a little more for the sandwich and get water, if you know what I mean. I'm no food expert, or running a restaurant expert, these are just my reactions as a local who stops in here fairly regularly. I think if the folks who run this place feel like there's any value to my little thoughts, they would be easy to fix and wouldn't cost anything at all really. I've been coming here for years, and I want these folks to do well.

Food 4.5/5: Ordered the salmon bisque, braised short rib, salmon, and sweet trio. Everything was…read morereally delicious, the only slight issue we ran into was our food getting cold very quickly since we were out on the patio. This was an issue for the short rib as it made the meat quite tough. Portions are a little small, but with how rich the food is, you'll definitely leave full. Service 5/5: Absolutely incredible service from every person who welcomed us in and served us at our table. We had a dog with us out on the patio and they were mindful of respecting his space and seating us in a location where he wouldn't be a tripping hazard. The ambiance of the restaurant was super peaceful and the garden patio is gorgeous.

The service was quick and friendly- our waters were never empty and our empty plates were cleared…read morequickly. Our waitress Jessica was sweet and friendly and quick to get our orders in The food though, that was absolute magic. We ordered the scuna salmon, filet mignon and porkchop- all of them were cooked perfectly, with fresh tasting meats and even fresher vegetables. I ate things I thought I knew I hated, and thought they were delicious. Robins really focuses on environmental friendly farming, and their food tastes straight off the farm. The only thing I would not order again is the lemonade, which means little compared to the food. Go here- get the garlic bread- and enjoy!

Cute small town farmer's market. People are so friendly and just adds to the amazing feel of the…read moretown.

Local Eval.: Out of the many [11-19] local [ within 100 miles of SLO] Farmer's Markets on almost…read moreall days of the week, except on Sundays, this small-medium sized Farmer's Market is a winner. We are regulars at several of them. While it is quite a drive from the SLO/Pismo area, the scenic drive and proximity to glorious coastal views/parks/ocean [e.g. Shamel County Park/ Moonstone Parks], more than compensates for this. Curiously, while Cambria has several of the same vendors as many other Southern FM's, it is run independently of the others, including the North County FM's. This is only a problem, if you have left over chits from other NCFM's. Cambria's FM is located in a pleasant area right next to the Veterans Center and a memorial, at the beginning of downtown Cambria, right off the 101. While they have good range of vendors, the two stars here are Cambria's own Linn's BBQ/Pies, and Mt. Olive Organic Farm from Paso Robles [both of which have physical stores or farm]. Linn's BBQ somehow makes one of the most savory, smoky, succulent, BBQ meats that one can find anywhere, including Huli-Huli chicken in Hawaii. I am not sure what magic goes into their BBQ, but I suspect that slow roasting over a proper wood fire gives it a unique taste, which is well worth over an hour drive. We also found that their homemade Raspberry/ Rhubarb mini-pie was flawless. While they are likely affiliated with their Cambria store, I did not see any mention of their BBQ on Linn's store reviews. While Linn's BBQ is strictly limited to Cambria, Mt. Olive OF [aka MOOF] does get around to at least a few other SLO county FM's, including the huge SLO/ Madonna Plaza Sat. 8AM one, as well as, the quaint, lesser know FM, in serene Baywood, every Monday at 2PM. MOOF, offers a vast selection of all kinds of locally grown creations, produce, and vegetables. They have everything one can imagine from teas, to eggs, to even edible flowers. There are other locally well known vendors that also appear at several of the other FM's, including ones that bake, sell seafood, meat, soup, and more. A few are specific to the Cambria region, such as Olive Oil/Wine, local veges, and more. The vendors and customers make for a rather festive event, and it is quite fun, even in the winter. By going off-season, you benefit from less congested touristed area, and can be almost alone on some of the many nearby beach parks/ hiking trails, where it is great idea to have a impromptu picnic, from all the goodies that you snag here. In general, the prices here are quite reasonable for pricey Cambria, and are a bargain compared to the touristy places. Since you are nowhere near SLO's Whole Foods, Lassen's, TJ's, or even the local health food store in Morro Bay, this is likely the best place to score great eats if you stay in the area. In summary, Cambria's FM is a winner & well worth repeated visits!

Back in 2020, my wife and I tried to eat here, but fate (and COVID) had other plans…read more Our drinks had just been served, our food hadn't arrived yet, and suddenly local law enforcement walked in and announced everything was shutting down due to COVID. We were politely asked to leave. No fault of the restaurant whatsoever--it was just one of those surreal moments that perfectly captured the beginning of that crazy chapter in history. Fast forward six years... We randomly picked this place for dinner and, as soon as we walked in, we both looked at each other and said, "Wait... haven't we been here before?" Then it hit us. This was that restaurant. Apparently, we had unfinished business. This time, the universe finally let us eat. I ordered the Ortega burger with sweet potato fries, my wife had the patty melt with onion rings, and we took an order of linguini home for later. Every single bite was fantastic. The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely worth the six-year wait. The service was just as impressive. Karina was our waitress, and she was attentive, friendly, charming, and made us feel genuinely welcome. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend this place. And if you decide to eat here, there's a very good chance you'll get your food much sooner than we did... only six years ahead of schedule.

On a recent trip through the area, my wife and dog and I stopped through Cambria. It was July 4th…read moreweekend and not all places were open, but this place was open and they had outdoor patio seating that would work with our dog. We got seated immediately. My wife ordered a fried seafood platter, I ordered a burger and my wife had a passionfruit mango mimosa. The food came out quick, the food was okay but I wouldn't rank them among the better entrees we've had, maybe we ordered the wrong thing.

This place is great. Not sure why it's not rated higher. The carne asada is so good. I got the…read morecarne asada chopped salad. It was so good. Kids food is typical kid food. My son got the chicken fingers and fries. My daughter got the Quesadilla, she liked it. It's a pretty big size. Big portions. I love the decor. It fits the Mexican theme of the restaurant. The service was good too. I also like that they're open while other places are closed. Overall a great experience. It's a clean, beautiful restaurant. Side note: it was my hubby's bday and they sang to him and put on a sombrero. It was great. I also ordered the homemade flan. It's so good. I like that it's not overly heavy dessert. I shared it with my hubby. It felt light and still hit the spot.

Came here because the ratings were fairly good, but unfortunately our experience didn't quite match…read morethem. Service started out as a lot of "I'll be with you in a minute," although once our server got to us, she was very nice and personable. She was honestly the saving grace of the visit! I was surprised by the prices. A burrito was about $17 for beans, rice, lettuce and guacamole, with the meat costing extra. I added carne asada, which was tough, bland and tasted like a pretty cheap cut of meat. I've had much better carne asada from the local carnicería. I also ordered the $14 top-shelf margarita. It was definitely strong, so no complaints there, but it was a little too tart and could have used some triple sec or something to round it out. What really hurt the experience was the cleanliness. The windowsill right next to our table was covered with dead flies. Not exactly the kind of tableside scenery you're hoping for during dinner. Nice server, strong margarita, but between the prices, average food and lack of cleanliness, I wouldn't be in much of a hurry to come back.

We had breakfast here two days, one day ordered to go and one day we walked over from our resort…read more The location is fantastic and it's really cute to eat inside. The girl at the register (it was the same one both days) is very nice, helpful and hard working. She also makes great coffees. The food is pretty good, we got the omelette and egg plate when we sat down to eat and both were great. The kids one egg special is a really generous serving and the hash browns are delicious. They have some board games to play while waiting. Only note is that their breakfast sandwich uses way too much cheese and the type of cheese we didn't like (American). The sandwich would have been great just with no cheese. We will definitely be back if we stay in Cambria again!

Great place to get a breakfast burrito. Right down the road from where we stayed at the Pelican…read moreInn on Moonstone Beach. Staff not too friendly when we were there. Took the burrito back to the hotel. Nice place though.

Recommended! I'm glad we gave it a try! Enjoyed ourselves,…read morehad a fine relaxing meal! The food was tasty good, the staff attentive and thoughtful, Local wine selection, flower pot bread! (The type you try not to fill up on, melt in your mouth carbs) entrees (Southern Comfort, Peach chicken) AND desserts (Ollieberry!) w after dinner French press coffee worth every penny, a solid experience.

Don't miss out on this!!! Went for dinner. We were seated…read moreright away. The interior was clean and had a intimate feel to it. The temperature inside was VERY warm. In fact is was so warm that my wife had to go outside to cool off a couple of times. Service was stellar. From the server, (Ramona) to the other staff. They took very good care of us. Kept our waters full and checked on us several times during our visit. Let's get down to it. The moment that counts. We ordered the stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer. They were FANTASTIC. They were stuffed with a feta type cheese and were absolutely delish! My main dish wass the Filet Mignon. I ordered it medium. It came with veggies and mashed potatoes. When the steak showed up it looked good and I cut into the steak. It was done to perfection. It had some kind of JD whiskey sauce on it. I took a bite and it was awesome. SO much flavor. I was in heaven. It was like eating candy. I have always considered The Range in Santa Margarita the best but THIS, yeah this was going to be hard to beat! The Sows Ear was now top dog! The mashed potatoes were epic as well. Perfectly cooked and very creamy. The veggies, (broccoli, squash, and carrots), were great as well. Not a huge squash fan but they did not over do the squash and it was just full of flavor. This REALLY went well when it came to the food. The portions were spot on. Lastly we come to the dessert. We had the Mud Pie. Yep, it was a HUGE piece for less than $10.00. Great value and man.........., was it good. Enough for 2 people. It really creates that intimate setting when you can share with your significant other and it be more then enough. This place would have gotten 5 stars had the interior temp been comfortable. 4.5 stars! The bill for the two of us, no alcohol, was right at $140.00. with tip were out the door at approx. $170.00. Thanks to the staff for making this experience great! Ramona, Katie, and the guy walking around that made sure we were good! They made a great team! I would totally recommend the Sow's Ear in Cambria. This place is everything you would expect and you will not be disappointed. Don't miss out on this place! Worth every penny. That is all! Have a great day!