This is a central California chain, with a few sister locations nearby, and another one in Fresno…read more(Doghouse Grill-right across the street from CSU Fresno). I have frequented both the Cambria and Fresno locations, partially due to the consistently decent service and mostly due to the quality and quick food. It doesn't matter if you show up right when they open, or if you arrive when there's a line out the door waiting to place orders, service is always much quicker than you'd expect. Food is decent--whether you get a salad (note-the side or small salad is huge--it fills a full to-go container), fish and chips, a sandwich or burger. Substitutions are usually not an issue, and ranch/bbq sauces are available at no extra charge. I'm generally impressed with how absolutely fresh the lettuce and veggies are for the salads. I really have grown used to spending $10 or more for a much smaller salad at other locations and have grown accustomed to picking out wilted/rotted veggies and lettuce. Not here-everything is cold, crisp and fresh. Meat is seasoned well-- and the fries are plentiful. There is usually plenty of seating, whether inside or on the patio. Parking can be rough along Main Street, but if you're patient, you can usually find something fairly close. It does help that the grill is towards the end of the street. Rest rooms are limited and often running low on supplies. It can be quite a wait during busy times. In all, this is a great place for quick and decent food. It is consistently enjoyable for the whole family. We'll definitely be back whenever we visit.

I live in Cambria, and get food to go from the grill at least once a week. The facility has zero…read moreambience, as its main purpose is to feed the tourist hordes. They do a very good job of that, and I don't mind there being a lack of entertaining decor while I wait for my burger or salad. The Large Asian Salad is my primary source of roughage these days, and it's a good deal. It is truly large, and full of chicken; it is a meal in one bowl. When I order a burger, I've taken to specifying well done, as I have occasionally (but rarely) received one slightly under-cooked. I must emphasize what a good deal the salads are. A couple of other restaurants in town have good food, but a side salad which is embarrassingly tiny. Also, the cashiers maintain a high degree of cheerfulness, even when the line to order is all the way to the front door. I've spent decades in retail, and can testify that keeping up perpetual friendliness can wear on a person, and that not everybody can do it.

Linn's is a highly rated and recommended restaurant so we stopped by to check it out while visiting…read moreCambria. Located in east village and on Main Street, it's on the corner and can't be missed. Very happy we came here for lunch because we had a great experience! I had the chicken pot pie and finished every bite. The chicken filling and gravy was tasty and the pie crust was perfect. We also had the turkey sandwich with salad which I would recommend if you're looking for a light lunch. The ollalieberry dressing on our salad was a great choice; the berry isn't as tangy as blueberry but tastes like a cross between that and a strawberry. They also have a to go service option on the side. We stopped there to grab a slice of the ollalieberry pie : highly recommended! Great service and food.

I had high hopes since I had heard so much about Linn's. But was rather disappointed. Their menu…read morehas all sorts of weird fancy foods. I ended up with some sort of chicken sandwich but it had weird relish on it. The fries weren't very good and had a bunch of mustard seeds on them. Service was very slow to refill my bottomless soda. The only redeeming piece of the meal was the delicious dessert!! Oh, and they have a fun little shop attached where I spent way too much money!!

Stopped in for lunch today. I chose the Calamati appetizer and a cup of clam chowder. I consider…read moremyself a bit of a chowder snob. Although I did not find many clams, definitely no chunks of clam, the chowder was so flavorful that I was okay with it. The calamari rings were so tender, I couldn't believe it! The Cosmo Tito and Chocolate Martini were also delicious.

I usually go here once a year. I always try to get something new when I go. I have had some hits…read moreand some misses. I feel like you can't go wrong with oysters, which I usually always order here. This time I also ordered the calamari to share with everyone. I really like their calamari as well. For my main meal i ordered the burger. The burger was good but had so much lettuce. I took some off. And for $18 I would think French fries would be on the plate with the burger. Who doesn't have French fries with a burger? Our waitress was so nice. She was probably the nicest server we have had here. She was very helpful. I wanted spicy margarita and she said they could make it for me even though it wasn't on the menu. It was the best spicy margarita I've had!! She also came over to check and make sure I liked it. She was very attentive even though she was so busy. I always love going here because of the location. I love being by the ocean and having an ocean view on vacation. I will go back but I do t know if I would get the burger again. I will or try something else next time.

This is a bar with excellent food, including pasta, seafood, and the best clam chowder I have had…read morethis side of the Mississippi. Tip: Order a sandwich and get a cup of chowder instead of fries for $2. Note on the bottled water complaints: Bars make most of their money on drinks. There were so many kids and adults drinking bottled water here. Is this a SoCal thing? Maybe it's just me, but when I bring my kids to eat at a bar I let them drink soda. :)

Bottom line: I really wanted to like this place…read more The good: - everybody working here seems to be friendly - the food was pretty good - overall a good vibe The bad: - the second I walked in, I was asked to sit at the bar - after getting settled at the bar, I was asked to move - ordered an $18 wedge salad that was comically small - was not given a table setting, even though the people around me with no food got table settings - was told that they do not serve tapwater, was forced to buy a bottle of water Maybe I came in a bad time, maybe they were having an off day, maybe I'm just being too picky, but I was definitely not feeling the love

Such a delightful gem on a quiet street in Cambria. We enjoyed our delicious meal with local wine…read moreand beer choices. The most friendly server was so helpful accommodating allergies and picky kid eaters. Cozy outdoor ambience made us want to come back on our next drive through town. Robins was great!

The food was delicious. Our server Noah was fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant. I'll…read moredefinitely be back.

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

Great food, awesome vendors, fun plant to visit upon arriving in town. Lots of creditread more

Came here for dinner during our stay in Cambria and was very happy with our meal! This restaurant…read moreserves American cuisine including soups and sandwiches. We had the clam chowder and fish & chips. Clam chowder was a nice thick consistency; fish & chips were delicious but portion was a bit small: you get 3 pieces of fish; 4 would have been better. Service was friendly and the vibe is casual. Would come again!

Cambria Mimosas has reliably tasty breakfast. We went here both mornings on our weekend Hearst…read moreCastle / Cambria trip and were not disappointed. It's very much a local diner and many locals seem to go here as well. Service was good and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. It is a Mexican restaurant but the theme of the place is rustic ranch if that's even a thing. Still country style and quite enjoyable. Would return on a future trip. Four solid stars!

We were here for lunch on a Sunday, seated next to the windows by the street, chips and salsa on…read morethe house were served, they accommodated the meal options without meat. Service was fine, food arrived quick. Mexican ambiance, located in downtown Cambria

Las Cambritas is a good local spot in Cambria for Mexican food. I have been here on 2 separate…read moreoccasions trying both the burrito and chicken quesadilla. While they were both good, there is nothing exceptional about them. They give you chips and salsa for the table which is nice but the chips just kind tasted store bought to me. We were sat right away both times and the inside was very nice. Most of the staff were pretty friendly and the food came relatively quickly. There is a bar with TVs above if you want to watch sports. We came to town on vacation and overall had a nice time with family.

Very nice place! Clean and well run .. the little restaurant…read morenext door is a pleasant place to have a bite to eat in the morning. The staff was great ! Definitely would stay here again

As we were driving up, the place looked really cute, so we were excited to stay. We arrived later…read morein the evening because the listing said we could check in anytime once we arrived. When we got to the lobby, the staff had just gone out on break, so we had to wait about 25 minutes with no cell service. When Staff, Bri, finally came back, there was no apology when we mentioned we had been waiting for quite a while. We tried to brush that off, but when we got to the room it was freezing and the windows were wide open. There was also a pretty bad odor in the room, which might explain why the windows were open. The heater was covered in dust, so I didn't even feel comfortable turning it on. Then we went to use the bathroom and realized there was no soap. I figured I'd just use the body wash instead - but there was no body wash either. I went back to the front desk to ask for some, and they told me they had been out of body wash for weeks. Again, there was no apology, just an excuse, and they handed me a bar of soap. Overall, the property looks cute from the outside, but the lack of cleanliness, basic amenities, and customer service made the stay pretty disappointing.

On my yearly trip to Cambria, the Sow's ear is always a must. The food is always consistent and…read moregood. And the flower pot bread is one of my favorite things. They are known for their fresh out of the oven flower pot bread. It's a little crispy on top and as you work your way to the bottom, it gooey, and almost slightly undercooked deliciousness. I love getting to the bottom of the pot and adding some butter. It's so good! I usually always get the same thing. I love the steak and mashed potatoes. It's so tasty that's it's had for me to try something else. This restaurant is very small and cozy. It's like an old school family restaurant with a cute fire place. I always try to arrive right when they open so I can get a table right in front of the fireplace. It's so cozy! And then I have to get my glasses of wine. The ambience is just very quaint and cozy. I always recommend this restaurant to my friends when they are going to Cambria. Everyone that I have recommended it to has gone always had good things to say about it.

We ordered takeout here during one of our visits to this cutesy little town, and it has quickly…read morebecome one of our go-to spots for dinner. We haven't had a chance to dine in yet because... kids and time, but honestly, the food alone keeps us coming back. Every time we've ordered, the experience has been consistently excellent. Their food is truly perfection, from the warm, fresh bread to the beautifully prepared entrées. We've tried the pot roast, short rib, and the coffee-crusted Kobe sirloin, and every dish has been rich, flavorful, and cooked with love. On other visits, we tried the salmon and the olallieberry pork tenderloin, and even as takeout, everything arrived perfectly cooked and incredibly tender. Their mashed potatoes are always silky and consistent, and the vegetables are exactly how I like them, fresh, crisp, and full of flavor. Kids love their food.