Niko was a great host & wine pourer. He gave us great background and history of the tasting room &…read morewines. And shared that some of the wines are from singer P!nk's vineyard. This place is very spacious especially the back patio. It has a large Adirondack chair that is great for a photo op. And large picnic tables perfect for picnics and large groups. They have outdoor games like darts, corn hole & boardgames for entertainment. Very relaxing ambiance. The wines are delicious. I tried the Mixed Tasting while hubby tried the Pinot Tasting. Both were very good. The wines are really high quality. I would love to bring our family to visit this tasting room when we visit the Central Coast.

Love this place! It was our first time here recently on a Saturday afternoon. We had no trouble…read morefinding a spot on their vast outdoor patio. And what a patio! Wow. Perfect spot to enjoy a tasting with my boyfriend and pug. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. I'd definitely go back. Casual and unpretentious environment. Love anywhere that's dog friendly.

Been driving by for years but always had horses with me and couldn't stop. Finally, a day without…read morethe ponies and we decided to stop in for lunch. Mind you, we just finished riding at the trainer's and weren't dressed as nicely as the other guests. We were treated very well. No one batted an eye about my ponytail and baseball cap. We were treated warmly and sat immediately at a nice table. I had the smash burger. Hubby had the BLTA. Both were exceptional and the service was top notch. We will be back. Thanks for making it a great lunch!

The main dinner courses were very sub-par. I would not suggest having dinner here…read more The chef is trying to make bold pairings that become a disaster on a plate. Pork sausage paired with berries- not good, thin dry branzino swilling in over acidic tomatillo salsa with roti flat bread on the side that tastes like hockey pucks, over whipped mashed potatoes that taste like they have glue added to the mix. They definitely need a new head chef! However the ambience, appetizers and dessert were worthwhile for a pitstop.

Franco and Mariah were amazing!! They made our family reunion so special. Once in a lifetime!!…read moreThank you!!!

My husband and I visited Talley Vineyards today during our trip to Pismo Beach, and the property is…read moreabsolutely gorgeous. The atmosphere is peaceful and welcoming, and the staff was very friendly. Vincent provided excellent service, and we even had the opportunity to speak with the owner, who greeted us warmly and engaged in a pleasant conversation. As an educator, I truly appreciated the calm and relaxing environment--it was the perfect place to unwind. The wine was delicious, especially the Rosé, which was my favorite. I highly recommend this winery and definitely plan to visit again with friends and family. A beautiful place with great service and wonderful wine!

My first time here and our server, Riley was wonderful in suggesting cocktails for us to have . We…read moreordered the fried green tomatoes as our appetizer and then had the mushroom sausage pizza. The fried green tomatoes were wonderful with the shrimp on top and the pizza was generous and we were able to bring home leftovers to enjoy the next day. We also ordered the apricot tart for dessert which was light and creamy! The only negative thing was we were dining inside and it happened to be on a warm day so there wasn't much cross breeze inside and it was a bit warm, but other than that food and service was excellent.

With Ember being on the Michelin guide as a recommended restaurant, I went in with high…read moreexpectations. And boy did they deliver. Rarely do I walk away from a dining experience where the quality of service and quality of food fight to outshine one another, but this was one of those spots. Our server, a German gentleman, was the consummate professional- always friendly, never overstepping, and added such a warm dimension to our meal. The fried green tomatoes and the white beet appetizers were standouts. I especially loved the vinegary dressing on the greens of the beet dish. For mains, we got the leek olive potato pizza, the ribeye, and the wood fire poached halibut. The avocado chimichurri that accompanied the ribeye was the perfect balance, and the sautéed greens under the fish were savory with the right amount of bite. I also liked their selection of mocktails; the pink pony club was a particular standout. All this for $200 was a better price tag than I was expecting, but most importantly, it got the stamp of approval from my notoriously picky grandmother and uncle. This spot is worth the drive.

I, along with approximately 13 other school district administrators, used their meeting rooms for…read moreour annual 2-day planning retreat. It was a great place to have the retreat and I definitely plan to come back again: - The grounds were beautiful. -The food for breakfast and lunch was reasonably priced, abundant, and good. We were able to sit inside or out on the deck that overlooked the fairways and the bay. -The room was comfortable, with the added bonus of having windows that completely surrounded the meeting room portion, which allowed us to have great views. Chairs were very comfortable and the staff let us come in the night before our event to set up. -There were adequate, clean bathrooms for males and females. -The staff were very helpful and friendly. I can't stress enough how pleased we all were with the staff, the facilities, and the awesome views!

We happen to be in town for the wifey's birthday weekend. After doing some research, I knew this…read moreOlive + Lavender farm would be a great spot to check out. Glad we added it to the itinerary. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon. The olive oil tasting farm is located in a nice neighborhood area in downtown Los Olivos. There is parking accessible in the back parking lot and limited parking next to the olive oil tasting area and boutique shop. As soon as we parked and headed to the olive oil tasting area, we were greeted by a very friendly and hospitable staff member. I appreciated all the information she told us about the property and instructions about the olive oil tasting experience. Their complimentary olive oil tasting was unique and unlike any other olive oil tasting I had ever done before. There were 10 different olive oils to taste from. You are given a freshly made sourdough bread slice to go along with a tray with a menu sheet of all the olive oils. Some of the olive oils that stood out to me were the white truffle, garlic, and Italian honey. We were then encouraged to explore the rest of the property where there was a charcuterie cart, pottery vendor, and complimentary wine tasting on the other side of the premises. This enhanced our olive oil tasting experience even more. The rest of the property was beautiful as there were a lot of tables and chairs for guests to enjoy. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Olive + Lavender Farms. The staff were nice and accommodating. The vibe was relaxing and inviting. The boutique shop were selling a lot of wonderful and distinctive local products in the area. The olive oils price point are in the higher end. Next time we are in the area we would love to come back.

Such a gem of a place. Popped in to hopefully buy some lavender plants in pots. And while they…read moredon't sell lavender to plant (why not!?), they had a lovely selection of other things. We did a free olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting, and both my friend and I bought a bottle of habanero olive oil, so yummy! They sell bundles of lavender, soaps, cute kitchen things, candles etc etc. A great stop to pick up some gifts and great way to support local businesses.

When we picked this place for lunch I thought it would be a "small town 5 star"... Basically I…read morethought it would be a 3.5 at most. Boy was I wrong. The salad was crisp and tangy, tomatoes the best I've had, my chicken salad sandwich was unique and delicious (hot honey on it that day), fresh bread, and I wish I could transport this place closer to my house. Cute garden area outside. Kind service. The potato leek soup was maybe a little on the thin side but tasted home made. Highly recommend!

Eat here!! Incredible, fresh farm to table cuisine served by a lovely staff. We had the best…read morechocolate cake I think I ever had! You have to try this. If you're on the fence, just go!

An Absolutely Amazing Experience!…read more Presqu'ile Winery was absolutely amazing! We visited to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday, and it couldn't have been a more perfect setting for such a special milestone. The atmosphere is beautiful, relaxing, and truly unforgettable, and both the food and wine were incredible. A special shoutout to our server, Natalie, who was absolutely wonderful! She was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and made our celebration feel extra special. The entire staff was fantastic and made us feel so welcome from beginning to end. Between the beautiful atmosphere, amazing food and wine, and outstanding service, Presqu'ile Winery gave our family an experience we will always remember. We couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate her 21st birthday!

I really loved the Presqu'ile Winery. It is really a step above the other wineries in the area. The…read morewine was my favorite in this area that I tasted and they have such a nice indoor and outdoor area The food with the wine and food tasting was delicious. Ours had couscous , salad, lamb kabobs, hummus and cheese with pita bread. I guess it does change monthly or quarterly. The charcuterie boards looked amazing and are a good option if you don't want a multi course meal. Our server was really great and attentive and gave us plenty of info on the wine

We came here in April -- but I wrote all the notes on the food below while eating -- on our way…read morehome from NorCal. Service here was excellent, we were checked up on enough and our server gave great recommendations. Thanks to our server Talia D! We sat in a cute garden area with vines, plants, and fairy lights, very cozy like you're in a friend's well-decorated patio. They also gave us complementary bread before we received our meal, and a lot of the dishes were unique and plated well. I would come back if I'm ever in the area and would recommend this place to all my friends! All ratings below are averaged (from me and my bf): salmon bisque // 9.25 // very yummy and unique. my bf didn't think he'd like it -- he usually dislikes seafood -- but it was great!! creamy, clear salmon taste but no unpleasant fishy/ocean taste that a lot of seafood has. i've never had this anywhere else, props to the chef! thai green curry // 8.5 // my bf says it's a 9. it's good but i feel like it was not my fave, it's lowkey your good, standard green curry that you can get at any thai place duck breast (curry) // 8.75 // very delicious and unique, i'd rate the curry, rice, and duck breast as 9/10, the duck breast itself was a 10/10. the curry was creamy, and they were all delicious and fragrant, pairing well together. however, the mushrooms, carrots, and other veggies it came with are too sweet. they seem like they're glazed with a sauce that has too much sugar. the black rice was surprisingly very filling strawberry matcha trifle // 8 // yummy, nothing majorly wrong with it. reminds me of a strawberry matcha latte. matcha whipped cream was a nice, unique touch i haven't really seen elsewhere despite it not sounding difficult to make. i'd order it again but i feel like it's on the sweeter side, so you can't eat too much of it.

Came here for our first dinner in SLO. We really loved the patio dining and the ambiance was…read moreabsolutely amazing. Loved the sounds of the creek and the toads at night, it was very serene. Service was a little slow for my liking, but not too bad. The food was pretty good. I appreciated the fusion flavors like the curry. Overall, I understand why this place gets booked up for celebrations.

A big group of us went to 60 State Park Restaurant at the Inn at Morro Bay to enjoy the beautiful…read moreambience and just to celebrate life. We were greeted immediately by a very friendly waitress, who set us up at a table for eight with a spectacular view of Morro Rock in the back bay. My husband and I had been here for hors d'oeuvres before, so we had scoped out the menu. I knew whatever I had should involve some coconut shrimp. I ordered a Sauvignon Blanc while we contemplated the menu. One couple of our party ordered pasta with shrimp or pasta with salmon. My husband got the grilled chipotle salmon, and a couple of us got the captain's plate which had a big assortment of fried coconut shrimp, calamari, and fish on a bed of fries. It's the most spectacular view on the coast and it is perfectly set up as a happy hour hors d'oeuvre bar. There's a long bar, many different sized tables and even an outdoor area with tables on the porch. The food might be kind of standard fair but it's well done and it's very generous portions. The bartenders very skilled at making drinks. The server even suggested a honeybee martini which sounded very tempting, but most of us stuck to wine. The servings are very generous. The food is crisp and succulent seafood. The extravagant chipotle salmon was a little bit spicy, but well cook cooked throughout with delicate rice under it. Several people in this group have a prodigious sweet tooth, so we perused the desert menu after the meal. One couple got the triple berry tart, while my husband and I split the cheesecake. As a former New Yorker, I have high standards for cheesecake and this was a good B+ effort. It could've benefited from some caramel sauce or maybe more fruit on it. It was the perfect place to gather, to share lots of jokes and fun!

Walt from Walt's Adventures reporting from the 60 State Park at the Inn at Morro Bay in Morro Bay,…read moreCalifornia. The restaurant has tremendously fine views of the bay and has additional parking for non guests. The Fish n chips was very good with the fish in contention for the best I've ever consumed. The fries were prepared with the upmost craft. Regrettable, the Cole slaw was a miss... dry. The shrimp tacos and the beans were also favored but, like the previous dish, the rice was also in need of moisture. The Steak Frites was the highlight of the table and a must order. The deserts were both fantastic but the Apple Cobbler was to die for. If you traveled 100 miles only to order the cobbler... it would be worth your time. Clearly there was a master chef behind the scenes wielding magic. Being the first night at the Inn, the Inn seems to be a hidden gem of Morro Bay. I would recommend venturing to this peaceful refuge.