Staff is friendly, food is outstanding, big open windows for that fresh air beach breeze. Most comfortable restaurant read more

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Quite possibly the surprise hit of the trip. I was looking for decent price and great taste. I was also looking for variety since there are 11 of us and I know the young ones are picky. I was a bit dismayed to find, upon arrival, that the options were kind of limited. I was still torn between the tacos, the birria fries and the spicy chicken sandwich. I took a chance and went with the chicken sandwich, hoping that it wouldn't be too spicy. I also ordered a side of fries, not knowing that the sandwich came with fries already. I don't know why I thought the sandwich same by itself. My mistake. The chicken sandwich was very good. A bit spicy but not to the point I couldn't finish it. It also had this nice sweet taste that contrasted well with the spice. I knew my wife would like it so I let her have a bite. I was also curious about my sons birria fries so I stole a bite of those. I recommend if you come in a group, be sure to share some. It would also be nice if you could upgrade the fries that come with your meal to birria fries, you know for an extra $2 or something. From what I can tell, everything is good here. If I could, next time I'm getting birria tacos with a side of birria fries! Probably the only gripe I could find was that service was on the slow side. 2 people were responsible for the whole restaurant, besides the cooking in the back. One mostly manned the bar and the other roamed the tables while helping behind the bar too. It wasn't that busy and the place isn't that big. My man wasn't lazy and was always doing something. It's just that paying the bill was a process. Eventually I got up to go pay rather than wait for the bill to come to us. I'm happy to have found The Break and hope to come back read more

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TLDR- Service is a joke here. We're in Pismo for the weekend celebrating both of my sisters' 30th birthday this month. I stopped for a drink with one of my sisters, who I had sit down while I waited to order a drink. The bartenders would NOTTT help me. I waited probably 15 mins before one of the bartenders finally served me, he apologized and said he thought the bucket of beer next to me was mine (it was there before I got there and after I left.) The other bartender kept looking over at me but didn't acknowledge me once. I don't know if it's because I look younger or what, but I will never everrrr come back here. Do better. read more

Solid place. Food was good...BLTA, orange sesame chicken wings. Drinks were made with a good pour. Prices were about what you would expect. Service was excellent, but then again, we were two of six customers in the place and we sat at the bar and soon discovered the bartender grew-up about five miles from our home and went to the same high school our kids went to. Overall it was a good experience, the only change I would request was the music that was playing. It was for a much younger, more hip crowd than those of us that were actually in the place. Still, I would go back. By the way, the reason we chose this place for dinner is earlier in the afternoon, there was a tequila vendor sidewalk side offering samplings. We sampled a bit, looked at the menu, and decided to return for dinner later that night. read more

Good food, friendly service, and a really nice atmosphere overall. The outdoor seating was especially enjoyable, and the location is great -- only about a 2 minute walk from the beach afterward. Everything felt relaxed and well put together. Definitely worth checking out, and I'd come back again. read more

Stopped here after we went next-door and this is a great place to stop and have a cocktail. They have some outside seating as far as two people watch and just enjoy your drink. The menu is a selection of beers, wines mixed drinks and cocktails. They have a featured menu with different type of whiskey, rum tequila cocktails they have a little mix of spice in them if that's what you crave. My choice was the mango margarita with the mix of Mezcal, which has a smoky flavor to it, mixed with jalapeños, and it was very good. The rim was dipped with some hot spice!! I would recommend this as one of your stops while you're in the downtown of Pismo Beach read more

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Came down here accidentally during corgi weekend, but they had space to get us in quickly. Really friendly staff greeted us immediately and got us menus. I didn't have high hopes for a place that seems like it should really just draw in the tourists, but they have a nice set up. Prices are quite reasonable for the location. The space is really nice and open and the patio was nice to hang out with our dogs. Nice and simple menu and a lot of good looking drinks. We decided to just try each of the sliders since a proper sandwich would have been too much probably. While we were waiting for the food to be prepared they checked on us regularly and kept my water topped off. The sliders came out in probably about 10 minutes which was great. Both were good size and on hawaiian buns. The smashburger slider looked and tasted the part. It seems like they had home made pickles on it, really good burger. The spicy chicken was nice and crunchy, had a hot honey flavor to it. Wasn't too spicy but had a nice crunch and well balanced sweet and spicy flavor. We both agreed that their fries are among the best we've had. Whatever spices they use I want to know, absolutely delicious. The shape is unique too, it probably lets them trap more of the seasoning. Definitely a nice spot in Pismo, good to catch sports, great service and really good food. read more

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Perfect place to watch a game and have a causal dinner! This spot had such great vibes! We came in on a Saturday night and it was pretty busy! Only one guy was working but he did such a great job!!! (so sad we forgot to get his name) He was doing everything himself from making drinks to taking orders to serving food! ROCKSTAR!!! The fries were so good and flavorful! We also really enjoyed the fish sticks and fish sandwich, it was so crispy and yummy! We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Pismo! read more

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TDLR: Visited while on vacation in Pismo. The food here is absolutely amazing, sad there isn't something similar closer to home. Must try the Halibat & Chips, the breading is so light and has great seasoning, cooked to perfection. The fries are also a cool shape, made for dipping. After a long days drive, we decided a nice bar with food was ideal for dinner. The inside is on the smaller side but it was nice because it made things feel more cozy. They have these large windows they keep open which helped the beach vibes. Our server was nice, and was super quick in servicing the entire place. I got the Halibut & Chips with a Blackberry Paloma and my boyfriend got the smash burger with a Topa Hazy IPA. The Halibut was cooked perfectly, it was so flakey and the batter was light and well seasoned. The plate brought homemade pickles, lemon & tartar sauce for dipping but you could eat it on its own just fine if preferred. I knew it'd be good given the closeness to the ocean, but it exceeded my expectations for fried fish. The homemade pickles were a nice surprise and equally delicious, not a usual star on my choice of foods. The smash burger was also very good, my boyfriend is a big burger guy (typical choice wherever we go) and he was quick to finish the plate. I tried a bite and I agree that's in our top 5 of smash burgers, again excellent seasoning and pairing of toppings. I will say it's a messy one so be sure to ask for extra napkins! The fries at The Break are cut in a U shape which is unique and awesome. It made dipping them into sauce so fun, and scooping up and bits was a breeze. I recommend this spot for anything looking for excellent food while in Pismo. read more

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Chill vibes a few blocks from the beach with open window viewing to people watch. Service with prompt and friendly... Nothing exceptional but nothing bad at all. Order a variety of dishes to share with my son and everything with delicious... no complaints. I would definitely come back with some friends to have some drinks and watch a game. The ahi salad was definitely my favourite. read more

The Break - Sports Bars Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

I had this place on my list for a while and was so disappointed. There was a group of college age boys with a table in the center of the empty bar during my visit and they were the high-fiviest of high fivers... and they screamed every time they did it. It's a sports bar, sure, but even the other tables visibly had enough and the servers did nothing to calm them down. As for the food, the burger and chowder were excellent, but the wings... great size, cooked perfectly, served with blue cheese (excellent)... wings tasted disgusting, like seafood. They were garlic parm (look how much garlic was on there) and you couldn't even taste it. They were likely fried in the same dirty oil as everything else on the menu and the flavor was just so gross. I couldn't finish them and didn't bother taking the rest to go. Plus... cauliflower and two green beans as a garnish? What happened to good ol fashion carrots and celery? I was not a fan of this place. read more

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Im leaving 2 star only because the bar tender was nice and accommodating . I had high hopes as the 4.5 stars was what I was going on. I was going off the yelp photos, which none of the photos on here is the food they serve. These are old, old menu items with great reviews. Bring back the empanadas and maybe I'll try again. Here's a 1-10 review on all the food I posted -Chicken wings: I give a 5..not very crunchy, sauce was good and ranch was delicious. Side garnish, what is that? Cold mushrooms, bad bad. Don't put nothing if thats even a choice. It grossed me out and I like mushrooms -Fries: I give 7..crunchy, flavorful and great with ranch -Birria tacos: 2... had potential. Meat was dry and flavorless.. sauce was ok. Tortilla was good -Halibut tacos: 0... worst fish I've ever had snd thats an understatement.. battered in tempura batter, fish was mushy and not flakey like a regular fresh fish. I'm guessing frozen. Terrible, especially since you're in a seafood town. Spicy mayo, very good -limes- self explanatory- dry as hell- barely any juice -coconut mojito- I give 4- was ok..was bitter, I love mojitos- this just wasn't it. Needed a little more sweetness -Whiskey sour- I give a 8- I'm docking points because the ice was in chunks. Should have been a big ice cube or none at all. Needed a bit more sweetness but it was strong so I was happy -Pricing- a but higher than I wanted to pay. If I wanted to spend that type of money, I would of went to a higher end restaurant and paid the same but with better food -Lastly we wanted to choose 2 other dishes snd they were out of nacho cheese! Like come on go buy some ingredients and make it, if homemade, if not, buy normal can nacho cheese. All I wanted was the cheeeeeese lol Football discounted menu had 2 options and only both needed the cheese so we couldn't get them. Also there was people with a very cute dog at the bar but, every time someone walked in or walk by the dog would bark. Not a big deal to me but my friend was not happy about this... it was not the vibe. Dog was very friendly and the sweetest thing ever. - Just want to emphasize again, the bartender/ waiter was fantastic, got busy but still attentive read more

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Drinks & food were good! Great atmosphere watching the 49ers with a bar full of fellow fans! Would definitely recommend and will be back. read more

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This place fucks! The world's best French fries.. The Best "they're different" check photos.... The burger was cooked perfect!!! Check the photos.. Fire .. Then you need to add the queso dip for your fries and your set!!! Recommended!!!!! read more

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Great mix of local and tourist. The drinks were good and the appetizers tasty. The staff were nice and welcoming. Great spot to relax after enjoying the beach. read more

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I stopped by with a decent sized group of friends for an early dinner on a Tuesday evening. It wasn't too busy and we were seated very quickly! A soccer game was being streamed on TV so the restaurant was lively and there was excitement in the air haha. Our waitress was super super sweet, funny, and personable. She accommodated all of our needs and was super helpful in answering any questions we had about the menu. I ordered a cup of clam chowder and it came with some oyster crackers! The chowder was good; a little on the salty side but yummy nonetheless! For my entree, I got a Phish's O fillet and it was SO good! I actually really loved the potato bun for the bread choice and it was just everything I wanted. An elevated version of the filet o fish (but in a really good way, trust me). I got the sandwich with a side of fries and although I was skeptical about how much I'd like them, they turned out to be amazing. They had a nice crisp and were pretty substantial! Overall I had a great meal and I think this place has a fun atmosphere. There's a bar too and many specialty cocktails on the menu so there's drinks to go along with the good food! read more

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Food still excellent. Love coming here when visiting Pismo. Bf watched the UFC fight while we ate. Service is quick ,ambiance is busy and great music. The best wings in Pismo and great drinks. read more

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Came by because I wanted some liquor. The place wasn't busy when I arrived around 1:30 pm but was busy when I left around 2:45 pm. Bartender greeted me timely when I sat down at the bar. They had my current go to liquor of Bulleit. I had some Bulleit and a draft beer. Interestingly, they offer 2 sizes for their draft beer (according to bartender, small is 14 oz and large is 20 oz). Bartender appeared to be handling the bar and tables. Maybe management didn't expect it to be busy for a Tuesday afternoon. There is no outside seating. Service was excellent. Bartender was friendly and checked on me often. I wonder if they have a happy hour. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area. Service: 5 Ambiance: 4.25 Value: 3.75 read more

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The food was really astounding and the staff were super friendly. The seared ahi salad was the best I've ever had!

Went today to catch game 7 Dubs-Rockets game. Chill place on a late Sunday afternoon. Only reason I post a review is that whoever the woman who just started working there a while back had the whole bar to herself and when the game was done there were probably 30 people in the bar and she was serving, bartending, bussing, everything all with a smile and a kick was attitude. Bad ass! read more

So the family was vacationing at Avila Beach for a quick overnight getaway but of course we were supposed to drive the long drive home on a football Sunday. Unacceptable if you ask me, but I didn't plan this getaway. So obviously I had to tell my wife we were stopping in Pismo, finding a bar and watching football. I ended up finding this spot, off the beaten path. I came in to make sure I could sit at a table with my underage son and watch the games. It is a small place but I was greeted with a huge smile, and a welcoming, friendly "yes, of course!" Awesome. So I sat there all day with my son, watching football and the many TVs around the bar while they played all the games. Lots of fans in there, having fun, enjoying themselves. Nobody getting too drunk. Nobody fighting or arguing, we were all there to have a good time. At one point, I even had a complete stranger walk up to me and tell me how cool it was that I was there with my 9 year old son. Very cool. The staff, service was all amazing. Amazing! Food was good. Eventually the rest of my family, wife and 2 other children, met us and ate as well. I highly recommend this place. And if I'm ever back in the area, I'll definitely return. We had a great time. Enjoy. read more

My new favorite spot in Pismo Beach! We planned to have just one drink but ended up spending hours at the bar watching games--it was such a great time! The service was amazing, and the cocktails were fabulous. You have to try the watermelon margarita, and the Bloody Marys are incredible too! Our bartender, Brittany, was fantastic--she's definitely more of a mixologist than just a bartender. So good! The food was delicious as well; the halibut fish & chips were incredibly fresh. We can't wait to go back. Yum!" read more

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We popped in one Sunday while camping near Pismo. Lots of TVs to watch football. Cocktails were good, most on $15 side. Nice open air with garage doors open. Did not love the lavender lemonade. The coconut mojito and blackberry gin drink were good. My husband did not like the Old Fashioned that was on t he menu that included maple syrup. The regular Old Fashioned was good. Birria Fries were delicious. Wings were good, but very little meat. Gave it a four as it was not out of this world amazing, but good and would return again. read more

Brittany and Jeremiah are the most kind, attentive, and efficient bartenders! The smash burger is our favorite go-to. And the drinks are all wonderful. Great prices, great service. Great atmosphere. We love sitting streetside and taking in all the views and vibes! read more

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Went in yesterday for a late lunch and I'm glad I did! Exceptional service and hustle from the guy they had working the bar who also provided service to the general seating area. They definitely have the most quality drinks in the area if you're picky with cocktails like I am. Lots of TVs if you're wanting to catch a ball game. Would love to come back! read more

What a great surprise to discover this new bar/restaurant. Stopped by on our way to Splash for a bloody maria and their house made mix was delicious. Great service and great vibes! read more

I came here with a group of friends while waiting for cinnamon rolls next door (cinnamon rolls are a must have). The bartender was nice and very friendly. I got a Bloody Mary, which was really good! My friend who doesn't love bloody Mary's thought it was so good so she got one too. The drinks were reasonably priced. We hung out there for a bit and they were playing the soccer game. We brought our cinnamon rolls back and ate them there and the servers were friendly about it. They also have a front bar area that looks out to the street so you can people watch. Bathrooms were clean. Overall, great place to stop for a drink! read more

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Everything was amazing!! Great selection of whiskey and bourbon.. cold drinks and amazing food!! Great customer service and great atmosphere! read more

food : the phish's o' fillet hand battered halibut filet sandwich, is my all time favorite!!! it is light, delicate, flavor is delicious‼side order dipper style seasoned friesdelicious‼ smashburger spicy fried chicken sandwich halibut taco grilled or tempura halibut birria style beef taco birria fries halibut and chips all delicious ‼ great service ‼ never had a bad meal. always fresh, hot and delicious ‼ AMBIANCE Relaxed, casual, open, sports beach bar ... many BIG SCREEN TV's read more

Great place with a Sports Bar vibe. Full bar and menu complements the place. We had the "Smash Burger" which was super juicy and you literally have to smash it to get a bite. Then we ordered the buffalo wings and fries and they were hot and ready. We chilled on a Friday evening while sipping on Mango Margaritas with a top rim loaded with Tajin. read more

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The grilled cheese is so good. The service was better than any restrant.the ambiance was big and clean.

There's nothing more intriguing to me in the food world that looks like a run-of-the-mill sports bar that isn't, a place I wouldn't give the time of day unless it was accidentally in the right place at the right time and I lowered my expectations and held my nose just to eat. This is the kind of place in the kind of location (tourist-ville) that you just expect to be like every other beach bar (or any other bar) with a bunch of TV screens and something that passes for food because they have to--but it's not. The burger (a "smashburger" that really isn't technically a smashburger) is probably the best burger I've had in San Luis Obispo County, despite what I am almost positive were house-made pickles that maybe had a little too much sugar in the brine or something that just didn't quite work. (Tip: don't try to put a spin on something that's already fantastic--you already have it in the bag, let it ride!) My eating companion was ecstatic at the simple and delicious burger, even though I had mine as it is originally designed and he had his with specific exclusions and inclusions (he didn't even notice the pickles). And the fries are also a spin kinda thing, but they work very nicely, and probably my favorite fries in the county, too. These fries are essentially a rustic (meaning a little irregular) cut across the long dimension of the potato so they come off looking a little bit like potato chips, but thicker, which means more potato flavor (not quite my favorite type of fries, which would be steak fries, but close). I haven't had anything else, but I did strike up a conversation with an older couple nearby who were having the hummus platter and the halibut fish and chips, and they said both were excellent (though the veggies for the hummus platter were, like the pickles, brined and that seemed a bit off-putting to them). They also said everything they've had at this place was good (they were locals--we live nearby, but don't regularly eat in Pismo). The service was entirely one younger woman who was excellent at her job and seemed genuinely happy we were very pleased with our burgers. A note on the brined veggies: with extensive experience in food service and a strong culinary background, and as an aware and picky diner my entire life, I get it and I actually appreciate the effort and quality (they were obviously carefully prepared and someone really cares--the carrots for the hummus appeared to be what we would today call heirloom carrots and they were gorgeous--and the plating was very nice). It's only that if you want good hummus (which apparently it is), the whole thing can be sidelined by veggies (or whatever you're going to eat the hummus with) that are, let's say, unique to the point that at least half your diners are going to have a problem with. A final note from one culinary devotee to another, in all frankness, honesty and appreciation for the skill and excellent intentions: Your crowd and setting isn't sophisticated enough to make this part of the menu valuable, but the core of it is fantastic--one detracts a bit from the other in application. But that's me--and I know it. Overall, a really unexpectedly good experience when we were just looking for something passable in a tourist town while working nearby. Bravo and thank you! read more

I used to love going here when they first opened but the last couple times I've gone here it's been terrible. I came here with a friend on Saturday and had servers and bartenders not take my order and just walk by me. They were busy but it seemed like they were purposely not taking my order, waited 20 minutes before deciding to leave. read more

Fun, casual Pismo locals place. Great shi salad and I love the dipper fries. Delicious! Great drinks too!

Great beach vibes eatery and drinkery. The food was good, but the chicken sandwich portion size was probably a bit too small. The fries were decent. I loved the pickle plate. Our server was very nice. I don't know if I'd make a night of drinking here, but I'd return if in the area. read more

This place is kind of overrated. The staff was nice and helpful, but the smashburgers were mediocre and small. The drinks were pricey but unexceptional. The room is unnecessarily loud, and because it's open air, there were flies circling our food. I'd say just ok, not great. read more

Service was great super quick considering the fact that it was busy; it's definitely loud in there and since it's cold and open definitely bundle up in the winter!! Everyone liked their smash burgers, the fries were great! read more

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Had a nice vibe, and delicious mai tai. We enjoyed sitting at the bar and had clam chowder and a few appetizers as well.

Love what they did with the space. It's cozy yet open and airy. We only had drinks on the day we came in. The drink I had was not that great, did I drink it? Well yes, but that's besides the point. The bartender only knows the menu drinks and didn't know how to make me a sangria (which is what I wanted). We plan to come back to try the food but we'll stick to the beer. You can't go wrong there! read more

New business in Pismo! Great atmosphere and service. Slate and Carissa were so kind that we came back twice. Although I didn't try any food, the drinks were great. The restaurant has many TVs which makes it a perfect spot for Sunday football. Be sure to check out The Break! read more

The Break - Cocktail menu - Sports Bars Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

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