Great service from entire staff. Beautiful crafted meals, masterful in presentation, delightful blend of flavors, sauces of perfection. I've been coming to Cayucous for years and have never had the right timing until now (Sunday nights 5p-8p...weekend brunches, check their website for lunch/dinner offerings during the week, reservations available online). Every dish was perfect, cannot wait to come back for more. Highly recommend if you love food! A great spot whether dining alone or with friends, whether it's date night or passing through town...special events/occasions, this is the perfect backdrop. Indoor and outdoor options for seating...land, sea, veggie options. Whether you're making a trip down scenic Hwy 1 from San Francisco to Los Angeles, or a local in neighboring Cambria, Morro Bay, or San Luis Obispo, for certain you will want to make a plan to visit this gem in downtown Cayucous. read more

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While visiting Cayucos with some friends, we decided to have dinner at Lunada, and I'm so glad we did! We weren't sure if we needed a reservation, so I called ahead and spoke with Marco, who was able to accommodate our group. When we arrived, we were seated immediately, and our server promptly brought us water and took our drink orders. We asked for recommendations, and our server was happy to share his thoughts on both the food and drinks. We all decided to try the Pineapple Basil Margarita. I don't typically order this type of cocktail, but since it was recommended, I decided to give it a try. While it wasn't my personal favorite, it had a nice pineapple flavor, and the basil didn't overpower the drink as I had worried it might. For appetizers, we ordered a few dishes to share: the homemade French baguette served with sea salt whipped butter and local olive oil, the lobster avocado egg rolls, and a Caesar salad. All three were fresh and delicious without feeling too heavy before our meal. The lobster avocado egg rolls were probably my favorite! They were paired with a delicious cilantro dipping sauce that complemented them perfectly. For our entrées, we were all in the mood for seafood, especially since we were visiting a beach town. We decided on the Shrimp & Clams Pancetta Fettuccine, and WOW, it was delicious! The dish had a generous amount of shrimp and clams, and the sauce was surprisingly light rather than thick and heavy, as I had anticipated. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and every bite was enjoyable. Beyond the food, Lunada has such a cozy, romantic atmosphere. The décor is charming, thoughtfully put together, and adds to the overall dining experience. From the welcoming service to the delicious food and inviting ambiance, Lunada was a wonderful place to enjoy dinner with friends. We were all pleased with our meals and would absolutely return! If you're visiting Cayucos and looking for a great spot for dinner, Lunada is definitely worth checking out. read more

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This beautiful bistro was great! After reading some reviews on Yelp, we requested garden seating and it did not disappoint. The California omelette was amazing but the garden Benny had me jealous the whole time! Service was prompt, polite, and accurate. I would strongly recommend you check this out when you're in town! read more

Lunada Garden Bistro - California omelette with potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cayucos, California

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Stopped by for a late brunch! It was quiet on a weekday afternoon so we had the entire place to ourselves. There was a food stream of people going to the attached coffee bar. We were able to enjoy our meal with window viewing the ocean. The shrimp and chips were giant! The lobster quesadilla was satisfying. If you order a burger entree they come with fries but not the quesadilla. read more

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Start with the positives - servers were friendly and garden setting was pretty. Food was close to being good but sadly missed the mark - the shrimp and clams fettuccini had literally TWO clams and 1 was inedible (I had to spit it out), and the pancetta was mostly white-fat (not trimmed properly). My husband liked his halibut but it was overcooked, and the portion was very small for $54. They only have wine-based "liquor" so you're basically paying hard alcohol cocktail prices for a cheap low-alcohol substitute. I had a glass of Chardonnay since they were out of sauv blanc, and it tasted like it was corked a week ago. It was eerily quiet outside except for the heater buzzing, so a little music and maybe a candle would've been nice. There aren't a ton of options in the area, but the drive to Cambria may be worth it if you're looking for something upscale that's actually worth the price. read more

First time here and here at happy hour and they have four beers listed for happy hour and none are available?!! Told they are sold out. Considered champagne but it is a brand I never heard off and the bottle was 3/4 empty. Yeah no! Not paying 6 dollars for a flat champagne. So I asked for a glass of water. Water tasted really weird almost like sea water. So am not drinking the water. Ordered a cup of clam chowder for 6 dollars and fried calamari rings for 10 dollars. Clam chowder was salty with a few chewy clams. The calamari was the worst I have ever had. Salty and black processed pepper in the batter. Stringy coating not removed from calamari (quite unpleasant) -- (Squid have a thin, slightly tough outer membrane called the skin or sheath and when it is not fully cleaned, it results in stringiness after cooking). Calamari was served with cocktail sauce. They should serve it with aioli sauce IMHO especially at 10 dollars price point. No lemon wedge provided either. Not impressed with happy hour menu here at all nor the quality of food nor drink selection. Ambiance at bar was nice - like the fresh sea air coming in the open doors. Seats at the bar are comfortable. Service was okay. I had to ask for cutlery and a napkin. And fabric napkin smelled like bleach. read more

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We came due to the good reviews on Yelp! They had seating all throughout the joint, and there was a lady singing and playing an instrument. The service was very good and the prices were average. We had to $25 champagne mimosa special, it served up to 6 people! We had the Fish and Chips, Cajun Shrimp Tacos, the Pork Scramble and the Spinach Bacon Mushroom Omelette. The food Was well prepared and warm to taste. We fed four people for $112.00 Not bad. Jorge server was very good! Oh yeah, they are pet Friendly folks! read more

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October 12, 2025 - Cayucos, CA This is a beautiful restaurant, particularly if you have the opportunity to dine in the garden. On this occasion, the weather was less than ideal, so we were seated indoors. Upon arrival, we were informed that the restaurant's payment system was down and that only cash or Zelle would be accepted. While this was not an issue for us, it would have been appreciated if they had notified us in advance, especially since they had our contact information through the reservation. Service was warm and welcoming, though somewhat lacking in attentiveness--for example, water glasses were not refilled promptly. I ordered the Alaskan Halibut ($54), an 8oz wild Alaskan halibut topped with two Argentinian prawns and scampi sauce, served with mushroom risotto and seasonal vegetables. The dish was beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. Overall, an enjoyable dining experience, with only minor service and communication issues. read more

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Food was horrible. The manager promised a refund for the whole check. Waited several days to see the adjustment on the credit card, no change. I called back to find the promise was changed, they would only waive the food. They said we never promised the whole bill only the food. I wouldn't trust this restaurant. read more

This is such a cute place! Felt like we were in a secret garden in a quaint European town. There was live music playing in the background. Our server, Jorge was attentive and our meal arrived pretty fast. We ordered. the spinach, bacon, tomato omelette, fish and chips, chorizo scramble, and tacos. Everything tasted delicious. We also ordered a bottle of champagne to split mimosas for 4. A very pleasant experience. We shall return! read more

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Went for lunch after visiting the dog beach in north Morro. Sat on their cute back patio with the doggies, and waited for a server. No one really helped us for a bit- seemed confusing but after 5 min our waiter came out with silverware etc and we ordered. I chose the eggs Benedict which came with a glass of champagne which was nice. My wife ordered the California burger and a beer. Apparently their CO2 was not working so she got a bottle instead. The burger and fries were good and the eggs benny had a nice bit of Mexican spice to the Hollandaise sauce, which was a pleasant surprise. I liked it! The service was pleasant, if just a tad slow. Beautiful sunny January day made us in no hurry. We will be back! read more

Lunada Garden Bistro - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cayucos, California

If this review was based on my family's first visit to Lunada, then I'd be rating it 5 stars. The restaurant was bright, tastefully decorated, and they were playing classic jazz music. The food was quickly served, and delectable -- I had a vegetable omelet, with a generous side of delicious potatoes, which were crisp on the edges and well-seasoned. The overall atmosphere and food were great. Our first visit was so enjoyable, in fact, that we went back a second time soon after, perhaps only a week's time... and were disappointed. We simply ordered the same as we previously had, so no menu changes for us, yet the experience was a change for the worse. Our food took a surprisingly long time to arrive (there was no one else in the dining room), subjecting us to music that was not classic jazz, but pop radio. When the food finally arrived the side of potatoes was limited and soft. The serving of avocado that topped my omelet was also noticeably reduced. The tomatoes had changed from fresh to sun-roasted, and the spinach was barely there. The previously generous serving of fries on the side of my husband and son's burgers was also reduced. The servers were all very nice both times, but when the food is inconsistent at a restaurant, that is unsettling because you can never go with any confidence that you'll get what you expect. read more

Strange building entrance, confused as to where to get someone to check me in and seat me. Finally someone came around. I sat out in the garden, so nice, plants, trees, birds. Ordered their chicken salad sandwich, which came with fries. It was nice, but the ambiance earned the stars. read more

Lunada Garden Bistro - Chicken Salad Sandwich with Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cayucos, California

Thought we'd give this place a try for brunch. Once the staff finally helped us, We ordered the fish and chips, the Cajun shrimp tacos, and two Bloody Marys. The fish and chips were good, but the Cajun shrimp tacos were pretty lackluster. They had very little seasoning and not much flavor overall. The Bloody Marys were okay, but definitely not the best I've had. The highlight of this place is the atmosphere. It's filled with lush greenery and beautiful flowers, creating a relaxing and inviting setting. Unfortunately, the food and drinks didn't quite live up to the ambiance. read more

We went to dinner at Lunada Garden Bistro on our last night visiting the Central Coast. It is located in the heart of downtown Cayucos. We needed to find a place that allows dogs on a patio that has decent food. Our friends that live in the area suggest Lunada and joined us there. The outdoor dining area is truly special. It is a garden feels secluded and romantic. We were greeted by our server right away to get our drink choices. I ordered the Roasted Vegetable Pappardelle but I added prawns to it. It was delicious and it was a very generous portion. We really appreciated being able to bring our large dogs to a nice dining establishment! read more

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The Salmon Benedict was great! Our server David kicked ass, super friendly, attentive and accommodating. The place had both indoor and outdoor sitting. We ate outdoors and it had a flowery garden which was fantastic! read more

Lunada Garden Bistro - Salmon Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cayucos, California

We arrived before 5:00 pm on a Sunday and we were seated immediately. The outside garden is a beautiful place to sit, absolutely gorgeous surroundings. Our server was nice and the service was overall pretty good. The food was delicious. The lobster was a bit overcooked making it slightly rubbery, but still good. The lamb was delicious and cooked exactly medium-rare. We will come back. And hopefully next time our server will remember to bring us some of their delicious warm bread equaling a 5 star review. read more

Lunada Garden Bistro - Lobster tail - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cayucos, California

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In a recent trip to Cayucos, we came across a wonderful restaurant, Lunada Garden Bistro. It was such a very pleasant surprise. The further you explored the building, the more you discovered incredible details. It's beautifully designed and decorated with exquisite touches. Make sure you visit their amazing bar. Sip a drink on the red cozy couch. The dining tables are adorned with white linen tablecloths and napkins. They serve in the dining areas or in the garden. We chose the garden surrounded by magnificent flora. The menu is varied and well presented. We had the pleasure of having Marco as our server. He was personable, pleasant and professional. He made our dinner experience perfect! He catered to our every need. read more

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I just reduced my rating from five stars to three. The reason: I ordered the $19 bacon burger, and was stunned by how little meat was in it. Burgers in the $20 range are the norm these days, but for that price I expect an excellent burger, and I expect it to weigh at least 1/3 to 1/2 pound. I'll give them another chance or two, because my wife and I have enjoyed many meals there, but if the disappoint me again, they won't see me very often. read more

Fantastic food! We had and awesome breakfast in the coffee shop which opens earlier than other breakfast places on the main town center street - california scramle and breakfat burritos - best breakfast out for as long as i can remember! Very fresh incredients, large portions and perfectly cooked. Also recommend the coffee, excellent. Good service, very family run vibe and coastal town feel. Would go there every day we stayed in the area. read more

The absolute worst eggs Benedict ever. One of the eggs was broken and they still platted it. Eggs were under cooked with runny whites. The potatoes were under cooked as well and had zero flavor. My wife had the fish n chips. She couldn't eat it. Tasted frozen. What a bummer to have such a beautiful space and serve such subpar food. Fail. read more

What a great find! This is such a cute restaurant and the garden is so special We came in for dinner last night and they have indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside in the garden. The garden has little areas that are separated so it feels very private. Lots of shade but they have heaters for when it is cold We had the lobster egg rolls, chicken potstickers, bacon wrapped scallops, Caesar salad and soup. Everything was delicious! Service was awesome as well. Thank you Donnie for being professional, friendly and having a great smile. If you are in the area please stop by for a meal. read more

Great location! Bright indoor seating. Lunch on Friday was non crowded, seated right away. Had a salmon BLTA and fish and chips. Plenty of food! Fries were salty and crispy. Fish was good, not greasy but fish was a bit bland. Salmon was scrumptious read more

Lunada Garden Bistro - Salmon BLTA - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cayucos, California

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Sadly, not fine dining. 4 of us had dinner at Lunada. I had blackened chicken over greens. Greens were fresh and dressing tasty. The seasoning on the chicken was more of a salt bomb than spice. I had to scrape the seasoning off. The pork chop on the special was overcooked and the 2 shrimp dishes were ok. We won't be returning. We thought the dishes were overpriced for the quality and quantity of food. read more

First the live music was wonderful. Then the food came - I ordered the calamari steak. One of the best I've had, but the sauces were what really got the 5 stars. The cocktail sauce had just the right amount of horseradish zing, but it was the obviously fresh made tartar sauce that highlighted the meal. Best tartar sauce I've ever had. So good I hardly touched the very good cocktail sauce. read more

There were only two other tables in the outside garden. Very slow in getting food to our table. At least a 45 minute wait. Very small portions for the price paid. We will NOT and I strongly recommend that others avoid this restaurant. In addition, the calms were over rated. Had 4 calms and the largest was the size of my finger nail. Small portions of rice. read more

Went to check out the Luna coffee place and entered here by accident. My family was "greeted" by a hostess just staring at us like wtf are you doing here. I finally said "um hello" and was met with a "yeah, did you want to eat here or what?" I'm used to being greeted whenever I enter a restaurant with "hello, how can I help you or how many today" I've worked in the restaurant/service industry for years and have never encountered such a strange greeting. The food is probably phenomenal but whoever was front of house on 12/21 around 10:45 needs some more training! read more

We had a spectacular meal at Lunada last night. The halibut steak, princess, ribeye, and filet mignon and parenthesis and the duck were enjoyed by all six of us. Highly recommend charming garden in the back. read more

Arrived on a Wednesday at 6:00pm. They open at 5:00pm. They were out of bread. Ordered Halibut but were out of it also. They also did not have any steaks again OUT ! Table next to us ordered a drink that included the use of basil.... (Out of basil) This place according to Yelp was the best rated restaurant in Cayucos,Ca.?? The calamari was very good. However, the semi formal table setting was thrown off some by using plastic 2oz cups for the tartar sauce and cocktail sauces. read more

A great addition to the sleepiest coastal town in California. We went for brunch and had a great meal with good attentive service. The options were good for varied diners in our party. We had lobster egg rolls. Fresh steamed artichoke and some great salads. Just came for a light brunch and Lunada delivered. It was a nice setting with indoor and outdoor patio seating read more

The pancakes were so good! If I visit again I'll definitely be back :) I wish I asked for more butter, but the syrup was enough. There was live music nearby and the outdoor seating was nice. read more

Lunada Garden Bistro - Dolce de leche pancake stack with - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cayucos, California

The food was amazing! See the photos below for the three meals we had in our group. The garden seating is really wonderful and is usually what we head for, but it was full today so we sat inside by the main st window. It was absolutely gorgeous and fun to people watch. Our server was super nice and asked about the special occasion that brought us there. It was really sweet to feel he cared. I highly recommend the stop and the coffee shop as well. read more

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Not sure how it is possible that I haven't reviewed Lunada until now?! I have been coming here since it first opened, and for many years prior when it was Hoppe's Bistro. It is one of my favorite dining establishments on the central coast! The food, the service, the ambiance, are all 5 stars. From the beautiful garden patio to the ocean views in the dining room, it is hard to find a more beautiful setting. The food is always fresh and so delicious. Their salmon entree with Israeli couscous is one of my all time favorite dishes anywhere and they always have amazing desserts, especially their fruit crisps! read more

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Looks like a wonderful elegant spot, great if you're not vegan. The reviews that say "vegan friendly" are from years ago. There isn't a single vegan item on the menu and only one vegetarian entree. I am mostly vegan for health reasons and couldn't find anything that would work for me. read more

The service, food, and ambiance are all excellent! We've dined here several times both lunch and dinner and we've never been disappointed! Kudos to the staff and chefs! And the beautiful garden area outside is amazing; we love to enjoy our meal at Lunada Garden Bistro both inside and outside! read more

Food and service were great! Went with my kids and hubby. We enjoyed the live music, no line and fast service. Across the way and down the street at another very popular spot was I'm sure good but the line to order at the window was 20 min then another 20 or so to make the food their team told us to expect a wait. I can appreciate for good food but we were starving. Now I want to go back just for this spot. Amazing breakfast, mimosa and live music included for free. No line. Win! read more

Salmon BLTA was subpar. Too much bread and salmon should have been shredded. English muffin for benedict was a bit burnt. Service could have been better. We did not have any silverware till after our meal arrived. Unfortunately little flies everywhere and we could hear the kitchen music blaring. read more

We ate at Lunada. Bottom line, the food is excellent. However, portions can be small, as in the brunch Chilaquiles (which doesn't come with eggs) and at $24 the limited ingredient dish could use a little more. The staff was friendly, but made mistakes like charging double for coffee, when it was included in the meal. Or not removing the bacon topping from the salad of a person who ordered the vegi burger (yes, probably the customers responsibility to request, but a sharp staffer should probably catch that). Another negative for us is when restaurants won't work with customers to split the bill. I understand the restaurants reason and how it is more convenient for them to not do this. However, the reality is when couples dine together, it becomes an inconvenience, and a headache to the customer to deal with what could be fixed with three separate bills, instead placing the burden on the customer to figure it all out. I hold a special place in my heart for restaurants willing to help in this manner. read more

Thank you for one of the best dining experiences we had during our California Central Coast trip! Garden is its middle name, and we enjoyed the colorful displays of beautiful flowers all around. The food was excellently prepared and presented. Filet mignon and salmon were both perfect. The service was pretty good. My only 'complaint' is the Margarita was double the regular size and they don't water down their drinks! Ha ha, that's probably a pro and a con. read more

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Ok updating my review because of reply from owner. I realize places are trying to to cut prices on food but I still believe that if I order bacon and eggs it's a no brainer to include toast right? Charge me for it . read more