I ordered Crab cakes for lunch yummy excellent taste I love it…read more My husband ordered 1/2 lb burger he said excellent he loves Service great he was very polite and joyful.

Visited specifically for the coffee bar and it did not disappoint! I got an iced vanilla latte and…read moreit was great. Espresso was smooth, flavor was good. I'd absolutely come back for a latte. My husband got a cup of brewed coffee and said it tasted better than one of the local coffee shops. Love that there's a spot with a great view without needing to drive into town.

A very nice privately owned winery that has exquisite wines and a great tasting experience! I'm…read morewine industry and I found myself joining their wine club, which I generally don't do because of being in the wine industry and enjoying great perks and benefits already. But this place was special! The service, wine descriptions and information was awesome and the wine was unique in varietals. Stop in and see for yourself!!!

I have been wanting to try this wine for a while. I always wondered where it was. I go to the…read moresmall town of Harmony every year on the way to Cambria. I tried to ask someone one time where the tasting room is and they weren't very friendly. But now it is very clearly marked and I was easily able to find it on my own this time. You can tell it's been newly remodeled. My friends and I decided to do the tasting. All of us like white wine only. They have a few selections but of course the one I really wanted to try wasn't available that day. And that was ok. They gave me 6 tokens to give one each time i wanted my next tasting. Well sine they didn't have one of the wines I wanted and white wine was more limited I asked if I could turn in two chips for two tastings of the same wine. And I did this also so I didn't have to come in and bother them as soon for another pour of the same thing. I was told they don't do that .... But then they did. It just doesn't make sense to me. I also was trying to be nice and I just felt like she was wasn't super friendly. This place has a gorgeous set up outside. They have nice comfy seating or high top tables which overlook the rolling green hills. This time of the year is absolutely beautiful. I can see the warmer months not being as pretty because I'm sure everything turns brown. I also loved watching the animals down below. The scenery was so majestic. I will definitely be back again. This will probably be on my list of "must visits" every time I visit Cambria. There are just certain places you that you always remember and must go back to, and this is one of them for me.

We came here to sit outside with the pup and enjoy the ocean breeze & views -- but sadly the…read moreweather had other plans! I highly recommend making a reservation, and it was definitely necessary the day we came since the high wind and rain warnings caused Heart to close all their outdoor seating. This means a lot less availability, but they worked with what they had and despite having to move us a couple times when we first got there, they got us at a nice table by the time we were just starting our tasting. Besides the delicious wine, you need to ORDER THE FOOD from Seaside where their food menu is from! The sliders and arancini were so so delicious. We will be back to pair our wine with this great food again (and hopefully get to sit outdoors next time!).

As a former General Manager of a winery, I understand that every guest interaction is an…read moreopportunity to represent a brand, build loyalty, and create a memorable experience. Hospitality is far more than delivering food and wine it is making every guest feel genuinely welcomed, valued, and cared for. When your name carries the legacy of Hearst, those standards should be even higher. The setting at Hearst Ranch Winery in San Simeon is undeniably beautiful. The oceanfront views are spectacular and make it a destination worth visiting. Unfortunately, the hospitality did not match the stunning location. This was our first visit, and sadly, it will more than likely be our last. Throughout our visit, it was evident that some guests received warm, attentive hospitality while others, including us, received only the minimum level of service. Hospitality should never feel selective. We ordered a charcuterie board, and after waiting approximately 30 minutes, I finally asked our server about it. Only then were we informed that we were expected to walk across to the General Store, pick up the board ourselves, and bring it back to the winery. We were also told that the winery kitchen is closed on Mondays and that the host had apparently been confused when taking our order. Had this been communicated at the time of ordering, the misunderstanding and the lengthy wait could have been avoided entirely. The apology we received felt disingenuous and lacked the ownership that transforms a service failure into a positive recovery. Mistakes happen in every hospitality business. What guests remember most is how those mistakes are handled. Hearst Ranch Winery has an extraordinary location and a name synonymous with excellence. I sincerely hope leadership reinforces that every guest deserves the same level of warmth, professionalism, and hospitality from the moment they arrive until the moment they leave. Beautiful views may bring people through the doors, but exceptional hospitality is what brings them back.

April 12, 2025, Cambria…read more We first visited Cayucos Cellars many years ago when it was in Cayucos. Now it is located on Main Street in Cambria. We visited this time as part of the "Wine for Wildlife" fundraiser, which was a $40 weekend passport to visit 9 wineries (3 tastes/winery). Cayucos Cellars tasting room is lovely. There is also an outdoor patio. We were welcomed by Paige, who is friendly and personable. Our 3-pour "Wine for Wildlife" tasting flight included a Rose' of Grenache, a 2017 Pinot Noir, and the "Rustic One", which was a blend of petit Sirah, Syrah, and Grenache. All were delicious. We bought a bottle of the Rustic One. Looking forward to coming back and giving their full tasting flight a try.

Unbelievably amazing !! How can wach wine taste so good & rich? The best rosé I've ever had - and I…read moredon't care for reosés generally. The tastings were fantastic! What a great price for 5! The owner is fabulous & friendly! And is in a wonderful sounding band!! We will definitely return!!

We visited in early April at the tail end of a wine-tasting road trip from Sacramento to Carmel…read moreValley and Paso Robles. This add on was one of the highlights of the whole trip. There is indoor and outdoor seating on a cozy patio. After walking the Cambria boardwalk on a windy day we opted to sit at the bar indoor and glad we did as we got to know Michael who is super nice and provided outstanding service and information about the wine makers and the wines. Moonstone is a short, BEAUTIFUL drive from Paso Robles. We def recommend you make the trip to enjoy their wonderful wines.

Amazing staff. Thank you Michael and Shaye. Great service…read moreand delicious wine. Thank you for the great hospitality and super wine

Black Hand Winery, Cambria, CA - December 1, 2023…read more We came in for a quick taste on a Friday afternoon. Owner/winemaker, Tom, was behind the bar and greeted us in his usual friendly way. We're wine club members. We only had about half an hour to taste, so we sped through the the tasting menu. This is a nice little tasting room with a bar and sofa, chairs, and table inside, and numerous small tables and chairs outside in a small courtyard that is enclosed on three sides looking out to the street. Black Hand does mostly red varietals, and that's what we tried on this day - Grenache, Tempranillo, Merlot, Cab. Sauv., Petite Verdo, and Sarah. Tom is a great wine maker, and we always enjoy everything he puts in front of us. The prices here are reasonable, and wine club members get 25% off their wine and 35% off on cases. Cost per bottle ranges from about $40-$50. Tastings are free for up to four people if you are member; otherwise, it's $15 per tasting waived with the purchase of two bottles.

Friendly service and a spartan tasing room. A very skimpy tasting, less than a once of three wines…read more(they were out of the fourth) for $15. Will not be back.

They accommodated my group of 12 so wonderfully. Reservation information was easy to find via their…read morewebsite and they communicated with me a couple days prior to curate a taste and sip according to what our group was interested.

Wouldn't say this is the prettiest vineyard especially with all the vineyards nearby offering…read morebeautiful ambiance but this one does the job in the city center of cambria. The tasting was on the expensive side but the person helping us w the tasting was really nice and friendly. The inside of the shop is pretty small but cozy. They offer four wines for tasting at $20 without tip or tax. We had a decent experience here.

We recently visited this tasting room and came away with mixed feelings. The setting is definitely…read morenice. The views are beautiful, and depending on where you're seated, you can either enjoy the harbor scenery or spend some time people-watching. The artwork on the wine labels is stunning and adds a unique touch to the experience. I also appreciated the stories behind the wine names, the focus on small-batch production, and especially the charity bottle program. It's clear that a lot of thought and passion go into the brand. As for the wines themselves, they just weren't a fit for my palate, particularly at the price point. I recognize that wine preferences are highly personal, and there were others around the tasting room who seemed to enjoy them much more than I did. I also felt that the tasting experience could have been more engaging. Our server was pleasant not the most engaging, we felt like we were bothering her. Overall, I appreciated the creativity, mission, and atmosphere, even though the wines and tasting experience didn't quite resonate with me.

Such a nice little place for wine tasting. They have several areas to sit. There's an outside, the…read moremain tasting area and if you're doing the premium tasting they have a back area with more comfortable seating. The service was great and the wines were delicious! I think what makes this place special is that there's a story behind each bottle of wine and unique label by an artist to go with the story. It was hard to choose between the wines we liked and the art on the bottles lol. But they did say you can have any art label put on the bottle you wanted, but to is the story wouldn't match. In the end we got wines we liked and the art we wanted. Definitely coming back!