Food 4.5/5: Ordered the salmon bisque, braised short rib, salmon, and sweet trio. Everything was really 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. read more

The service was quick and friendly- our waters were never empty and our empty plates were cleared quickly. 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! read more

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First of all the food - AAA-+++!! Sangria outstanding! Burrata & heirloom tomatoes with a pesto topping and of course balsamic with arugula & Parmesan crisps!!! Amazing! Filet Mignon with mashed potatoes and a blue cheese butter w/ broccoli - just do it! Server was Robert - he was excellent! Ok - I'm so happy and can't wait to come back next time no visit Cambria read more

Dined at Robin Restaurant today and overall we had a mix of hits and misses, but there were definitely a few dishes we really enjoyed! We got lucky and got moved to the outside table with live music. Beautiful garden with fruit trees and flowers. We started with the fried calamari, which was pretty good and actually ended up being the kids' favorite appetizer. We also tried the garlic bread, but unfortunately it wasn't our favorite. For the mains, the kids had the pepperoni pizza made with pita bread, which was a nice option for them. The short rib with mashed potatoes and carrots was okay, but nothing really memorable. The enchiladas with green sauce, though, were easily the best dish of the meal! The sauce was flavorful and the whole dish was really good. We also ordered the Thai green curry (not pictured). It tasted good, but it was a little too salty for us. I wish it came with more rice to balance out the saltiness. We took dessert to go and tried the carrot cake ($11) and a regular ice cream sundae ($17). The carrot cake was really good, especially with the nuts, cinnamon, and cream cheese goodness. Definitely the better dessert choice! The sundae tasted good too, but it came in a small plastic cup and for $17, I just didn't think it was worth the price. Overall, there were some good dishes and some that were just okay. The green enchiladas were the winner for us, followed by the carrot cake. The kids would probably vote for the calamari! read more

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Friends said we had to come here since it's their favorite place to get in Cambria. Definitely a gorgeous patio for ambiance. The inside is also like a treehouse, very cute. We tried to go Saturday but it was 1.5hr wait so we made reservations for Sunday and there was no crowd. We got to sit outside and see the beautiful garden. It took a little bit for the server to come greet us but seems to be the norm in Cambria. We ordered: -Peruvian chicken- good but a little dry. Green sauce helped make the taste yummy. -Short rib was very tender and fell right off the bone -Filet mignon was all gone -the daily special of Wagyu chow mein was my least favorite. Beef was overcooked and it was just ehh. -chocolate pistachio tart was delicious! Not too sweet but very tasty! -carrot cake as well was great! Moist and different. Overall it was good and worth a try! read more

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Great night at Robins. We had the Green Chicken Curry and the Skuna Bay Salmon. Both were flavor bombs!!!! read more

Robins Restaurant - Thai Green Chicken - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

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We had a great dinner at Robin's restaurant. We sat outside in the beautiful garden and listened to live music. They are very good about putting a portable heater by your table if it is chilly outside. The food was delicious. Service could have been a little better, but it was fine. read more

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Stopped in on the way to Hearst Castle. We wanted a place that had something for everyone, and we were all happy. My bride had the Thai chicken and it was delicious. I had the shrimp scampi special and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the shrimp and how well it was prepared, the dish was fabulous. Desserts were awesome, and we almost did not get them, glad we did. Super cute venue with a great small town yet upscaled feel. Thank you for a great experience, fresh food, and tasty treats. read more

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Went to Robins with modest expectations based on 4.1 rating. Actually proved to provide tasty ethnic fare in a nice atrium (or garden like outdoor setting). We enjoyed crispy spring rolls, Rogan Josh, and chicken green Chile enchiladas. Really solid in all respects. Was pretty busy on a midweek evening but could get seated without a reservation. read more

Wow, the Robin's Chow was undeniably awesome. The noodles,sauce, vegetables, and chicken were cooked and mixed to perfection. Of course we got the ice cream hot fudge sundae for dessert. Homemade hot fudge, pistachios, vanilla bean ice cream. So good. Johanna, our waitress was friendly and attentive. The outdoor seating is spaced enough to have private conversation. The cool air is warmed just enough by the covered patio. Love both lunch and dinner options here. read more

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Once again, Robins hit all the boxes for a wonderful evening. I had tge special, Tom Yum Stew. It was outstanding! The salmon soup was as good as ever. And that garlic bread...suuuuperb! Dip it in the soup! read more

Short rib was delicious and a great selection of desserts. The ambiance was cozy yet romantic as we celebrated an anniversary. Staff were friendly and welcoming. read more

Robins Restaurant - Short rib and Peruvian chicken - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

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Food was bad, singer was worse, and the service was even worse. Have you ever wrote a review just to warn people?! That's what this is! I was really enjoying my vacation until I happened by this place. Never again. It was a mood killer. I had the braised short ribs with fries (substitute). I had two fries out of the lot . I couldn't believe how someone can screw that up. They were cold. (That may have also been because our waiter was MIA). The rest of the food was average. I tried the carrot cake. Neither my wife or I could stomach it. It was loaded with various spices and GINGER. It actually burned going down. We left it with two small bites out of it. Our waiter saw how much food we left, but not a word to us. They had a female vocalist with a nice voice, but you wouldn't believe how much she talked and the depressing music selection. At one point she related a story about a song she wrote and after her friends heard it, "They asked me if I was OK.". So, you know what she did? She sang it for us! To hear her go on and on, if you weren't in a bad mood when you sat down, she changed that. The service was awful. Half the time we flagged down a bus boy or anyone we could find for more water or to inquire about our waiter. At the end of the evening, my wife was cold, so she went to the car. I literally waited 20 minutes before I saw my waiter again. So I could asked for my bill. When I reviewed the receipt, there was a $16 "music cover charge.". I would have gladly paid that to get her to stop. She talked more than she sang which was ultimately a blessing. I'm not sure why thetr are so many great reviews. We won't be back. Maybe I caught them on an off night? read more

This was within walking distance of where we were staying so we decided to check it out. It's open air and there's greenery everywhere which was very nice, and as the evening became cooler they turned on their outdoor gas heaters which was much appreciated. We ordered the Salmon, the chicken, and the lamb curry. Each one of these dishes were absolutely delicious, they came out hot and in a timely manner. I was particularly impressed with the lamb curry because I was expecting it to be watered down, but it was not. It didn't have as much heat as my Dad's, but it tasted authentic. It took a ridiculously long time for anyone to approach our table once we were seated. Usually if servers are super busy or they get double seated or something, one of the managers will help them out by coming over and telling us someone's on their way, or they might get our drink order started, they do something to help mitigate the absence of acknowledgment from the server, but that did not happen. I observed the comings and going's of all the staff (managers, servers, bussers) that were passing us by and every single one of them averted their eyes. This is not what I expected from a place like this, and every moment that passed made the experience even more off putting. Just as I was deciding to get up and leave the restaurant, because it seemed like we were invisible, our server showed up. Just in time. From there forward we received short but adequate service. read more

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Great food, consistent flavor. Friendly service, not long to wait for a table. Best poke I've had ever. Allow dogs, beautiful & comfortable outdoor seating, beautiful garden setting. (Came from Riverside for dinner!) read more

Robins Restaurant - Poke - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

Food was 5/5, service 4/5. So overall 4.5/5. Robin's is a great place with healthier, fresh, and unique menu items with an ambience to match the menu. Sitting out in the garden feels lovely and like you are tucked away (and the space heaters do their job). There were a lot of tasty sounding menu items and easily shared the salted beets and Thai green chicken. Both had wonderful flavor and were delicious; we were super happy with our order and would absolutely order those items again. Our server was not super attentive and did not come in to check on us during the meal. I would definitely go again when in Cambria and would recommend to others! read more

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Excellent food, very eclectic, various environments to dine in, and great service. It was a perfect place for us to end our road trip. read more

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Cambria is a great place to visit. But finding good food is difficult. A local told us about Robins and they were spot on. The ambiance about the restaurant and service was also excellent. My husband had the salmon bisque, which was fantastic. I had the heirloom tomato & burrata which I could have stopped there. It was so so yummy. Then we shared the short ribs and they brought it to us on our own plates. I believe it was an up charge but we didn't mind. The total bill with no drinks was $112 but everything was on the high side in cambria. We were just so delighted to have great food and service. You wouldn't think it wouldn't be hard to come by in this cute little town but it was. I complete recommend them. Sorry I didn't take any pictures as I was so delighted to have some great food. Finally ! read more

Usually so good. Still a beautiful outdoor setting and great, friendly service. However...we spent $75 on 2 sandwiches and ice teas. My sandwich was on a greasy, soggy croissant and inedible. So disappointing. We will now try many other restaurants before we consider trying again. read more

So glad we chose to dine here for our 40th Anniversary weekend celebration. Everything about this place was amazing. Our server Maggie was so sweet and helpful with our meal selection. We started with the garlic sourdough bread which was incredible. I had the Ahi Poke stack as my dinner and it could not have been better. Very fresh, flavorful and for me plenty big enough for a meal. My husband had the Robins Chow and he too thought everything tasted fantastic. They brought us a complimentary dessert which was so nice and the garden setting is beautiful. As we departed I started chatting with Jai who is the owner. He too was very friendly, interesting and funny. They truly have a gem here read more

The place is soo cute. Indoor and outdoor seating. The garden is beautiful. The service was so nice. And the food was delicious. I got the Thai chicken curry and it was very flavorful. My husband got the lamb one and that was really really flavorful. Delicious stuff can't wait to go back read more

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We were here in March a few years ago and liked it so much we decided to come again during our December visit. The place is even more charming during the holidays with the Christmas decorations and lights adorning the warm wood interior. The restaurant is housed in a cozy historic home built in 1935, and that vibes still lingers in the dining rooms and garden setting. We felt like we were dining in a piece of the town's story. The food reflects the culture of the central coast. Well executed, simple but with a global influence, comforting and fresh. On this visit, highlights included the filet mignon, cooked to a perfect medium rare and plated over mashed potatoes with a velvety demi glace sauce and mushrooms. The baby back ribs, which were tender with a wonderful savory glaze. The autumn salad was fresh with seasonal apples, squash, pomegranate, and feta mingling nicely together. For dessert we shared the pumpkin cheesecake which creamy not overly sweet and a graham crust that crumbled nicely together to the chew. We'll definitely come back on our next visit to beautiful Cambria. Happy Eating! read more

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This restaurant is tucked away on a side street off Main Street. The decor in the inside and outside is lovely. I went by myself for lunch. I was slightly annoyed that they escorted several people to their tables before me even though I was there first. But once I was seated the awesome wait staff made up for it. The salmon bowl was very good. Everything tasted very fresh. I recommend this restaurant. read more

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We booked reservations for a Tuesday but were I. Town on Monday so stopped to see if we could have lunch that day I stead? No worries seated right away on their beautiful patio garden with our small dog too! Food was unbelievably good. The calamari was the best we have had in a long time. I had the Ahi Tuna Pone Bowl and my husband had the Robins Bowl with shrimp he loved it! Our server was a lovely young lady sorry can't recall very sweet brought us water for our pup! read more

One of the two must go food spots in Cambria IMO (besides hidden kitchen of course). I will caveat that Robin's international cuisine has a California fusion interpretation - a beef bulgogi here will not be the same as a Korean restaraunt in the Bay Area, but all of their food is well executed and absolutely delicious (from someone with snobby food taste buds). It's been a while since I visited so I was excited to try their refreshed lunch menu. I ordered the beef bulgogi bowl, which came with hearty black rice, tender & juicy beef, and pickled cabbage and other vegetable toppings. It hit the spot! My aunt reported the ahi tuna poke bowl was delicious as well. Logistics: - Indoor seating, covered heated patio seating, and gorgeous outdoor garden seating - Street parking in front or public free lot around the corner - Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options available read more

Robins Restaurant - Beef Short Rib Bulgogi Rice Bowl - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

We, my daughter and I went there for my birthday. The staff there were such nice, accommodating people! The restaurant is an historic adobe home with a lovely indoors, atrium, or patio in which to dine. We shared a great pinot, one glass of wine but in two glasses, and I think he added some extra because both looked like full orders. We had the salted beets. My daughter ate the feta (she is not vegan, and it was not vegan). It was really good and a hugh portion! We ate every scrap. Then we got the Chile relleno and shared that. All I can say is WOW! It was that good! For dessert we shared their vegan Vegalicious Sundae, which they gave me for my birthday (my 83rd, BTW). I wish I lived closer. I would be there once a week. read more

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I was in town for the holiday market and this restaurant is conveniently located next to the shuttle pick up area. The restaurant is super cute! Despite the cold, we brave the outside patio since the heaters kept us nice and warm. We enjoyed a quick dinner for 3. We got the short rib, filet mignon, and meze platter. We really enjoyed all 3 items. Great fresh flavor for the price point. Service was friendly and loved that they accommodated to our request to place our order quickly to get to the holiday lights event. read more

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Closer to a 4.5 stars. Loved it. Wonderful ambience, Service was perfect and the amazing stuffed Plablano was out of this world. Great comforting place to have a nice evening! read more

Robins Restaurant - Stuffed Plablano Vegan Chile Relleno - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

We had a great meal at Robins, the staff were friendly, we sat on the outdoor patio that has plenty of heaters, and the food was really good! The menu has a lot of great options, I had the lamb curry it was just the right amount of food and really delicious. We will return! read more

5 star food and service. Food was amazing. I have been going to Robins since the late 80's and I have never had a bad meal there. It is not uncommon to see Shaney, the owner on the floor helping seat, bus, run food, etc. Highly recommend. read more

Cambria parking free with no meters yet. Food was better than average, beef short ribs ($48 at this writing), tender, on bed of mashed potatoes, sprouts, and carrots on top, excellent boneless meat. Salad was very good, crisp lettuce, bean, tomato. Bean soup tasty, almost as good as my home cooked soup. Service excellent took away finished entrees. Dessert trio os brûlée, torte, & sorbet was nicely presented. Ambiance was nice for night on the town. Overall, 5 stars out of 5. read more

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Was meeting up with some long time friends in Cambria and we decided to go to Robin's. We made a reservation online and arrived a bit early. They had a garden table for us, even though the reservation system said none were available. What a peaceful setting. The tables were spaced appropriately so that the guests could still have meaningful conversations without having to worry about being overheard. I ordered a cheeseburger with fries and boy was I happy. The fries were amazing, wish there had been more since I had to pace myself while I ate my burger!! My friends enjoyed their meals, as well. The server refilled our waters in a timely manner, which is always appreciated. I will definitely come here again!! read more

Robins Restaurant - Cheeseburger & Fries - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

Beautiful atmosphere! Amazing service. Everyone was so kind. And the food was incredible! I got the fish tacos and they were delicious and probably the prettiest plate I've ever seen. Definitely would come back! read more

Robins Restaurant - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

I had performed some research on Cambria restaurants before venturing out on my trip and make reservations in advance at Robin's. I arrived and checked-in and was immediately seated. The restaurant was separated into three areas: inside, outside and the garden. We were seated outside directly under the heaters. The outside area was cool looking as roots from the surrounding plants wrapped around the wooden structure. I got to peek indoors and the inside area was quaint as if you were in a house. As for the food, we ordered garlic bread, Peruvian Chicken, the pork chop, brown ale short rib and chop suey. We also had the split pea soup all around and I ordered a special item salad with spinach, strawberries, pecans, feta cheese and croutons. The soups, bread and my salad came out first. The bread was good, the salad was great and the split pea soup was not great. I'm used to my pea soup with ham and bacon and this was a vegetarian option. The main courses arrived and everything looked good. My pork chop was dry although it had good flavor. The brown ale short rib received the best rating at the table. The chop suey was OK and my wife hated the Peruvian Chicken. This ended up being the second largest restaurant bill during my vacation. Overall three stars with good ambience. read more

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We showed up on a busy weekend and we were able to get seating in the atrium immediately which was super cute - it looks like most people request garden seating but I was happy to be out of the elements for a bit! I ordered the orancello spritz to drink which was super refreshing For lunch I ordered the green Thai chicken and it was flavorful with super tender chicken. Definitely need to come back to try out more menu selections! read more

We were visiting a few days ago from Seal Beach what a great place to eat highly recommend going there read more

Robins Restaurant - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

First time here, and what a wonderful experience from start to finish--even for our little Chihuahua! This is truly a dog-friendly restaurant. The garden outdoor seating area was so charming and relaxing. They even offered space heaters which we didn't need but was nice it was an option. We started with the Tuna Poke Stack, and it was delicious. The combination of fresh tuna, sweet mango, and creamy avocado was the perfect way to begin our meal. For my entrée, I ordered the seafood special featuring white seabass, and I can honestly say it was one of the best seabass dishes I've ever had--and I order seabass whenever I get the chance. It was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. My boyfriend had the short ribs, which he really enjoyed, although he admitted my seabass was the winner! We paired dinner with a bottle of Daou 2023 Pessimist, which was outstanding and complemented every bite. Even our Chihuahua got to join in with the grilled chicken from the dog menu, and he absolutely loved it! To finish the evening, we shared the Pistachio Chocolate Torte. The rich dark chocolate paired beautifully with the wine and was the perfect ending to an exceptional meal. A special shoutout to Roxanne, who made the evening even more memorable. She was warm, professional, attentive, and genuinely friendly. Her outstanding service elevated an already fantastic dining experience. We left already looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommend this place for incredible food, excellent wine, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere for both people and their pups! read more

Robin's is always fantastic! The salmon bisque is absolutely decadently delicious with a creamy pink soup and lots of large chunks of salmon. The salmon blt was fantastic. The salmon tender and flavorful, with fresh lettuce, tomato, and crispy bacon. The sangria was refreshing and perfectly spiced. Great lunch! We will be back again and again. read more

Robins Restaurant - Robin's Salmon Bisque - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

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We can always count on Robin's for a romantic escape. Enhanced by the wonderful staff, excellent food, and beautiful ambience, our memories there are always perfect. Thank you so much, everyone, for providing such a treasured experience. read more

Absolutely incredible! The food is made from high qualiy ingredients, the staff is INCREDIBLY accomadating