Surprisingly good-value seafood with this view is unbeatable, and there are sea lions too…read more We went on a weekend with live music outside, and the vibe was absolutely phenomenal. - Clam Chowder - Oysters on the Half Shell - Fish & Chips - Combination & Chips

So unmemorable…read more Came because I was recommended this place while I'm here on business and was saddened to find it's not a sit down restaurant. Also the food was alright - albeit a bit bland in flavor. I ordered the FISH BOWL with the red snapper of the day and the whole dish was just so flavorless. Redeeming quality was the fish was cooked well. I'd skip unless you're on the pier and moments away from starvation.

After seeing so many Yelpers rave about Ada's, I had this place bookmarked for a while, so I was…read morereally happy we finally got to try it! We initially sat outside, but didn't realize the outdoor seating is mostly for guests with dogs. We asked if we could move inside, and honestly, I'm glad we did because the inside was much more comfortable for us. I ordered the seafood pasta, my husband had the clam chowder, and the kids went with fish and chips. Everything was really good, but that clam chowder was the standout for me! I would absolutely go back just for another bowl. The service was nice and friendly, and the location is super convenient just walking distance from the pier. They also have parking available, which is always a bonus in Pismo Beach. Definitely glad I finally checked this one off my bookmarked list!

What an AMAZING experience! From the moment we walked in, the front desk staff and Juan made us…read morefeel right at home. Juan gave us excellent recommendations for both our starter and main course, and the service was absolutely outstanding! The entire restaurant was extremely clean, and every detail made the experience even better. Shoutout to Juan! 20/10 We'll definitely be returning!

I have to start by saying that we didn't purchase any fish because we were on the road up Hwy 1 for…read morethe day but we did want to stop in Availa Beach to soak up some ocean and sea lions! At the end of the pier is this wonderful fish market and when you walk in...you do not smell fish! I know this is funny but it's important because fish should not smell fishy when it's fresh and you can tell from looking at all of their products, they pride themselves in selling fresh fresh. Everything we saw as so good looking and daughter said she's coming back for fish! We bought some freeze dried salmon for the pups and I talked with a few of the local fishermen outside. I learned that California has salmon which I wasn't aware of! When we are back...I'm definitely making the trip and buying fish to cook!

To start off the hospitality is top shelf. Conversation and manners are old school perfection.read more

The food was nice and warm. It had flavor and great portion sizes. The Asada fries you can share…read morewith two people. The service wasn't bad. Nothing I can really about it. It was a clean restaurant and had good seating area. I will try something new next time Veggie Sando: Roasted red pepper hummus, grilled artichoke hearts, grilled zucchini, avocado, sprouts, cucumber, tomato, pine nuts, toasted sourdough bread Oak grilled tri-tip (6oz), seasoned fries, Jack cheddar mix, jalapeño, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole.

Hey, if you're too busy to get a manager to enter a code, then that's an ops management problem,…read morenot a customer problem. Not much sense in the hotels in the area giving out a discount card if you are "too busy". Just our family unit would have saved $9 if not for the excruciatingly difficult task to walk over for a few seconds and enter a code. But alas, it was not to be. Food was fine for kids who just want the basics. At least it's clean inside. That's the one thing going for it I guess. And the kids plates are Frisbees, so that's fun. But please don't think a tip is warranted after waiting for seven minutes to get a manager. I understand it's a manager code, but they aren't state secrets. We're six families deep on this trip, so that's significant "up charge". We will visit other restaurants during our stay from now on.

I arrived around 6:30pm on a Friday night. I ordered the tri tip tacos, as well as a coke (which…read moreare refillable). My total came out to $20.16. The way it works is you order at the bar, and then they will take down your phone number to text when your order is ready. However, it seemed like they were more using the loud speaker because I didn't receive the text until 9:57pm that night. My order was ready at 6:53, so we were looking at about a 23 minute wait - which I think is fair given how busy it was. The food itself was just okay to me. I didn't think it was anything to write home about, but that could be because I had some really great tri tip at the SLO Farmer's Market the day before. However, I will say, I really liked this place for the environment. There was live music, and a lot of table and chairs to just look out at the water and just enjoy the views. It was super family friendly, and I found it to be really enjoyable to just sit and hang out. I did find it odd that they close early (8pm) on a Friday night. At 7:59pm, the employees will come up to you to let you know that they close at 8pm, so it seems like they are strict about that.

The Wife and I were in Avila for my b-day week. We had rented bikes and on the way back to our…read moreAirBnB, we stopped for a bloody mary. One of the best Bloody Mary's I have ever had. I wish we had more time to toss a couple more back! Go, Drink Well, HAVE FUN!

Great experience! Started off a bit rocky but the manager Darcie saved the day…read more Food was tasty! Will definitely be back agai.

My boyfriend and I went to Lure this evening for the first time, and the food and service was…read moreoutstanding. Our server Bella was friendly and welcoming, and gave us some great menu recommendations. I had the trevalla for my entree as she recommended it and it was amazing!

We got lucky arriving early on a Friday night. Since it wasn't too busy yet, we were seated right…read moreaway. We were placed on the back patio, which was beautiful, covered, heated, and thoughtfully decorated, making it a very comfortable and inviting space. We ordered the Cajun Seafood Boil, and it did not disappoint. It came with a generous amount of crab, shrimp, lobster, clams, and mussels. The seasoning was bold and flavorful without being overwhelming. The corn, potatoes, and sausage were perfectly portioned, complementing the seafood instead of taking the focus away from it. The rich, buttery garlic sauce tied everything together and was absolutely delicious. We also ordered the half-shell oysters, which were the perfect medium size. They were meaty and had the rich, briny flavor I enjoy. Our server, Angel, was outstanding. Our food came out quickly, she checked on us regularly, and she was attentive to everything we needed without any delay. Overall, we had a fantastic dining experience from start to finish. Great food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere made this an easy place to recommend for the whole family.

I tried the melted shrimp tacos, and let me tell you--they are beyond delicious. Honestly,…read morebreathtaking. If you haven't tried this place yet, you need to. I'm pretty brutally honest when it comes to food, and trust me... you'll be thanking me later.

Friday morning about 10ish, my partner isn't going to show for breakfast. I was seated outside, a…read morecool morning fog burning off. I was asked if I wanted coffee, yes please. It took awhile to hear back whether they would be joining me. Okay who's my server...ah here she is "Caress" like the soap, it took me a minute...okay. Seafood Omelet, upgrade to fresh fruit and an English muffin. The fog was burning off and the four top I was sitting at was starting to get pretty warm for me. I was getting anxious, ah my breakfast arrived. Just as I had asked for with a 8z bowl of fresh fruit, watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe all ripe and tasty. The Omelet was perfect a good portion of mixed seafood with a kinda creamy sauce. I liked it. I had to ask for a top up on my coffee, she did check on me later. I had left my visa card on the table so that could get taken care of now, she had just been sat three larger tables. The breakfast was quite good, to the point, no parsley, served hot. That was it for me, forty bucks for breakfast these days. I was cheep on the tip, I didn't feel the love, fruit was charged as a side at $6, which I gave up my starch. Too pricy for a local, I hope the tourists keep coming back. Martin-foodguy

This was the first time eating here for all of us. We had a great patio table. We started off with…read morecalamari. I had a cup of clam chowder; hubby had a shrimp po' boy; my parents had the halibut. Everyone was happy with their meals would definitely return in the future. Server kept our drinks refilled. 7/29/26

Great food. Great bartenders but the music is terrible. They need to rethink their play list…read more Puts me to sleep . Makes me want to leave for a more livelier place.

An Unforgettable Birthday Dinner with Breathtaking Ocean Views!…read more We came to Ventana Grill in Pismo Beach for a Sunday night dinner date to celebrate my wife's birthday. This place definitely gets packed, so I highly recommend reserving a table in advance. We were lucky enough to get a window seat, and the outdoor patio views of the ocean are simply amazing! On top of that, the staff here has definitely become even more friendly--our server, Zach, was super efficient and attentive throughout our meal. The food was incredible from start to finish: * Mahi Mahi Fish Ceviche: We started with this alongside fresh tortilla chips, and it was honestly one of the best ceviches we've ever had. * Clam Chowder Soup: This special clam chowder came served with Parmesan cheese bread, which was absolute perfection. Again, hands down one of the best soups we've tasted! * Molcajete Surtido: For our main dish, we ordered this classic feast loaded with grilled colossal shrimp, arrachera steak, chicken breast, chorizo, spring onion, jalapeño peppers, nopalitos, avocado, pork rinds, molcajete salsa, queso fresco, and corn tortillas, served with a side of rice and beans. All the meats were so tender and flavorful, and the rice and beans were really nice. We were so full that we didn't even get to touch the tortillas! To top off a wonderful evening, they brought out a complimentary ice cream with a candle to celebrate my wife's birthday, which was such a thoughtful and sweet touch. Whether you're planning a special date night or a family outing, we definitely recommend Ventana Grill!

The ambiance is very cute. I got the escargot and duck a l'orange. The escargot was meh. I love…read moreescargot but this one just tasted like blue cheese. It was a little too overpowering. I don't recommend. The duck, however, was amazing. It was cooked to perfection. The polenta and asparagus were nice too. The orange slice was a nice touch to the duck. The staff were very friendly. The food did take a while to come out.

We'd been to the popular Oyster Place next door and certainly down to this beach area many times…read more As a wedding gift a client of mine gave us a gift card to this restaurant. That was a couple months ago and since I was driving them Monday I thought we should have some dinner I made a reservation online, for 6pm, no problem. Parking wasn't too challenging if you know the neighborhood. Walking up we heard and saw 'n Accordionist playing some French favorites, pretty cool. We were sat right down inside please, it can get pretty windy so... Ella greeted us after a few minutes...now allow me to say the pace in European dining places is slower than here in America and this place followed the traditional rhythm of a relaxed and casual dinner...Okay M went for a Sparkling wine and I stuck with my usual Pelligrino. We mused over the menu for quite a while, we can pace ourselves too A Trio for Monica, half an Ham & Cheese grilled sandwich with a cup of chowder and a caesar salad. My King Salmon (not often available these days) served with grilled asparagus and some roasted potatoes. It was all very good as we took our time savoring the moment. Dessert followed and the crem bule' finished the dinner. We enjoyed ourselves we enjoyed interacting with Ella and we enjoyed our European evening. It was time to go home a make like the French. Good Evening Folks Martin-Foodguy