It's a community, that's what happens here. Homey and comfortable. Plants, cool art. Diners love it and return to try another new thing. Other Diners share details about the meals they have here and love. Strangers discuss soup! We had a great meal: California Yellowtail Nicoise $39 & Summer Ratatouille $29 - both were so fresh and tasty. We are already thinking of NEXT TIME... and saying, "we only live 4 hours away. .." LOL The menu is great and there is a kids menu! They understand allergies and Vegan etc- so get food the way you want! read more

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My family and I decided to stop by for an early dinner and we were just in time for happy hour. The restaurant is really cute inside and has a separate bar/dining area. We decided to order the tartare, fried bologna sandwich, chicken tenders, potatoes, and a cheeseburger. When we were seated, we didn't get any silverware until 20 minutes after, and only until another server realized we had no silverware at our table. That was pretty disappointing. Our food was served pretty quickly after each other, but we did notice that the cheeseburger still hadn't arrived. We asked about it and the server apologized and let us know it was missed. The cheeseburger was delivered pretty late into the meal and when the rest of us were almost done with our appetizers. For the food, everything was okay. The tartare I felt was pretty small. The tenders were my favorite part of the meal and what everyone agreed was the best. read more

The Spoon Trade - Tatare Bites - New American Near Me - Grover Beach, California

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Drew is a fantastic server, took time to chat and explain what some items are. I'd never had Tri-tip Tar Tare - and was thinking I wouldn't like raw meat, but with the amazing grilled sourdough bread, and the aoli on top, it was amazing flavor. I had the Chicken and dumplings. Not what I expected, it was more soup like than thick, but the fennel comes thru that broth, along with perfection of roasted butternut squash, and Brussels sprouts. So delicious and dumplings were not too doughy. The avacado and mushroom toast is unique and we all cut it and shared. Can't beat healthy, clean, fresh food. read more

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A GEM of a restaurant! The Spoon Trade tops many lists, so we had to give it a try when we came to Grover Beach. It exceeded my expectations in terms of thoughtfully prepared food, top-notch service, and cozy farm-house style vibes. All the food we ordered was excellent with strong and distinct flavors and high quality made-fresh ingredient components. Loved all the sourdough bread items like the bread pudding and salad croutons that they make in their bakery. Chicken and Waffles was my favorite dish with the lovely mix of maple, rosemary, kimchi, and sourdough and the perfectly crispy chicken skin. Also loved the Kale and Cauliflower Caesar which was an exciting mix of texture and tang. Everything was good though, including the wonderfully creamy basque cheesecake. I truly can't wait to come back. read more

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Food was outstanding with even better customer service. Very considerate staff with any requests. All the seating options cater to all desires. Will be back to try more great menu options! read more

The Spoon Trade - New American Near Me - Grover Beach, California

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I had the habit amandine, and it was to die for. The fish paired perfectly with the avocado, and the asparagus was almost better than the fish. My partner got the fried chicken and mashed potatoes and loved it. The hot honey was nice, and the mashed potatoes divine. They had music playing a volume you could talk over, service and speed the food came out was amazing. Basically they put the order in, cookies and we had our food. read more

The Spoon Trade - Starting off with sourdough min loaf. - New American Near Me - Grover Beach, California

The spoon trade is nothing that I imagined it to be. It focuses on making everything from scratch and being farm fresh so the quality of the ingredients is definitely what you pay for. That being said, I went into it not know those things and paying a lot more than what I would prefer. The food was very rich and tasty, though, and I'm glad I gave it a try! I got the dumpling soup which was not actually dumplings but mini biscuits floating in water but honestly the broth was so rich in flavor that it added a nice balance to it! It would be cool if they actually traded spoons haha, it would add a nice touch to the place. read more

The Spoon Trade - New American Near Me - Grover Beach, California

Visited for their snack hour (offered 4-5pm, Wed-Sun) and sat at the bar. Along with a few beers (recommend the fruity Raddler for a refreshing spritz), we tried the delectable tartare bites on toasted sourdough ($9), the crispy fried chicken tenders served with a buttermilk dipping sauce ($9), and a shortbread dessert ($13) with fresh berries & cream. Everything was delicious - I only wish there was a bit more! However, they make everything fresh in house with locally sourced ingredients and breads from their own bakery, and the prices reflect this high quality. Bar service was kind and attentive, and from the few patron around us, this seems like a casual, friendly spot where local regulars know the staff personally. Parking was easy in the lot at this hour. We'll definitely be back for dinner! (Front and side patios are both dog friendly, for those wondering!) read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in all of SLO County. The food, the service, and the ambiance are all amazing! I've gone twice & both times did not disappoint. The first time I had the chicken & waffles are they are the best I've ever had! The Fried Bologna Sandwich beats what I've had in the South. And the Cheesy Bread Pudding is FANTASTIC!! Definitely order it when you go! I can't speak highly enough of Spoon Trade. I will gladly return multiples in the future! read more

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Special of the day during our December visit was duck confit, oyster mushroom, and goat cheese risotto. What?! Yes please! We ordered that, of course, along with a few other items to share. Grilled artichoke. Cheesy bread pudding. Delicious! The baby gem salad with burrata, persimmon, green goddess dressing, and a giant polenta crouton was also a big hit. I would definitely recommend everything we tried. Wonderful, creative food, combined with a comfortable atmosphere and lovely service made this a stand-out experience during our trip. read more

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I am SO SAD that this restaurant is closed! I looked forward to coming here on my visits to Five Cities from the Valley. It had delicious food. Will you reopen.? read more

The food AND service was excellent! Talia (sp?) was so friendly and attentive to us. The sliced grilled sourdough bread app was sooo yummy. They serve it with a side of butter and a side of olive oil with pieces of roasted garlic in it. Smear it on the bread with the burrata with a sip of my sparkling and I did a little dance in my seat! The chicken & dumplins was like receiving a nice big hug from an old friend. The fried bologna sandwich did not disappoint. It was nicely Stacked and tasted great! If you like lemonade-their house made lemonade was tasty and refreshing! My only reason for not rating a 5 is because the prices were a little steep (we also ordered a burger for $$$) and I expected the wine pour to be a little more generous. Other than those minor details it was a great experience and I'd highly recommend you pay them a visit! read more

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Ambiance is cute, the taste was awesome. $100 for 1 app, 2 meals 2 desserts and a liter of Palmer. Still seems a bit expensive for us, but the quality was good. read more

The Spoon Trade - Arnold Palmer, Baked Traditional Ratatouille - New American Near Me - Grover Beach, California

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We saw this place on Triple D and had to visit on our next trip here. The fried bologna sandwich with house made everything was delicious as was Ysa's cheeseburger! Oh, and those potatoes! Never had them like that before and the portions are huge! The elderberry spritz and Mexi beer were outstanding! What a great find and definitely not a dive! We'll be back next time we visit the area! read more

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The menu is fun and all over the place, they serve a wide variety of scratch made food. I am told they offer different dishes during the various seasons. Currently you can get a $23 bologna sandwich with a bowl of $29 Duck Ramen Soup. The wait staff is fun and attentive. You can tell this is a family oriented establishment. On to the meal. We started with the cheese bread pudding. It was so good I am planning on trying to recreate it at home. If you are a cheese fan you MUST order this. My wife really enjoyed her kale cauliflower Cesar salad. Be aware it is a large portion. Cheese bread pudding on the other side of the spectrum is almost an individual serving, almost, it is rich so I get it. If you are a cheese head plan for small portions. I ordered the bologna sandwich, it was stacked, with layers of thinly sliced and individually fried pieces of bologna, with melted American cheese on a soft brioche bun. It is accompanied with fried cubed potatoes. For $23 I expected more fireworks. I'm glad I tried it but it is not what is going to bring me back. The Fried chicken on the other hand is as good as it gets, as a bonus feature you get a fresh, fluffy waffle. This is a large meal, big portions. The chicken is juicy and moist add the rosemary honey drizzle and salty crunch from the fried, breaded skin and boom, the perfect fried chicken. I was fortunate my buddy shared some with me. What a great pairing. Our table had the duck soup as well and I am told it was delicious and filling. The parking was easy and the ambiance is beach style with a touch of fine dining. Apparently they were featured on Triple D so their popularity has scaled. I would make a reservation. Cheers. read more

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This was a perfect 100! The ambiance is casual but nice, the food was amazing and the service was off the charts! We started with the grilled sourdough and I had the fried chicken while my wife had the ratatouille. Both were fantastic and we highly recommended them! If you go, I hope you have Tahlia for your server because she made great recommendations for us. If you have one night in the area, this has to be your choice! read more

The Spoon Trade - The bill at the end but the presentation says it all! - New American Near Me - Grover Beach, California

Cute restaurant. Kitschy but comfortable and not pretentious. I love the open kitchen. The staff were welcoming and engaged. The food was good overall. Different for us. Elevated southern comfort food at an overpriced price point. We had the bread pudding (yummmm), the chicken fried sausage (rich but good), and the Fish of the Day (small portion of fish for the price). Part of the last dish was phenomenal but the side dish was a kitchen sink concoction that didn't come together as well as they thought. I was told it was green beans but it was more than that, a summer salad if you will with leftover ingredients. Some of the other dishes looked good that we could see on other tables. So we will be back for a second try. read more

Great spot! The service was outstanding - very knowledgeable. I took the waiter's suggestion and had the fried bologna sandwich. It was delicious! My friend enjoyed the meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Elevated comfort food at its best. read more

On a last minute birthday outing, my best friend and I found this place via Yelp and Google and quickly ventured over on a busy Wednesday night. Initially, we requested outdoor seating, but the sunny weather in Santa Maria missed Grover Beach that day. . After checking in with the host, we waited less than ten minutes and were seated at a half booth table near the patio entrance and restrooms. The space is bigger than small, but not quite large with all kinds of spoons hanging above the host stand. It was clean and spacious enough to walk through without hitting the back of someone's chair. . I can't remember our server's name, but he was a tall, bald gentleman with a firm and raspy voice. Very well versed on the menu and answered any and all of our questions. Everything on the menu here is made from scratch which always sets the taste test bar high. They own the local bakery across the way, Grover Beach Sourdough, so of course all the menu items containing bread are made with their phresh dough and flour daily. . To my pleasure and surprise, there were many vegan and vegetarian options on the menu so no one misses out on the fantastic food here. We started off with the Cheesy Bread Pudding which was an all around favorite for everyone at the table. I kept it light with the Tomato Soup that came with a side of potatoes which were soft and hot upon biting into them and golden crisp on the exterior. . Since it was a birthday outing, I ordered a dessert beforehand (the shortcake), but ended up with the Brown Sugar Pot De Creme, although it wasn't what I ordered, it was really tasty and again everyone I was dining with loved it. I asked them to put a candle in it for the birthday girl and they delivered on that end. For four people our grand total was approximately $126 before tip. Worth every penny. . Cannot rave about this place enough, it's really a diamond in the rough and well worth any and all hype. If you're looking for upscale food with a welcoming casual atmosphere, go to The Spoon Trade! read more

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Came by on a Thursday night around 7pm. We had a rowdy group with reservations so we were seated right away. Greeted immediately by our awesome server who recommended some items on the drink menu that didn't disappoint! Ordered quite a bit of food, but I personally loved the Halibut and the Duck Ramen. Great flavors from both of these dishes! Our group enjoyed the food so much that I barely got any pictures because they ravaged every dish as soon as it arrived! Great service and great food so we will definitely be returning! read more

The Spoon Trade - Halibut (partially eaten lol) - New American Near Me - Grover Beach, California

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The Chicken and Dumplings was amazing, however it was very pepper heavy. I am a huge fan of all pepper, but this took away from the other amazing flavors. This is an easy fix. Now, I'm watching you on GGG, and hearing about the buyout. My family and I wish you the very best in moving forward! We've been going to Pismo, almost every year, for over 40 years. We have four generations now, meeting from all over CA. There are so few innovative restaurants in the area, and we wish you all the best! read more

I had the duck ramen. Pretty delicious. My partner had the burger. Very tasty. Small menu so everything is made on the spot (except the ramen broth). Definitely a hidden gem in Pismo area. read more

The Spoon Trade - House made lemonade - New American Near Me - Grover Beach, California

Ambiance was fun, funky. Service was great and food was very good. I had the meatloaf. Chocolate cookie for desert. I'll be back.

So delicious! Everything here is farm to table and scratch made. We ate the duck noodle soup, burrata and ratatouille, kids bologna sandwich, and kids chicken tenders. Everything was great read more

OMG! If you haven't eaten here yet I strongly suggest you do. The food is creative, delicious and completely unexpected! Fried bologna sando anywhere else would be a hard no for me. This place tho. Everything they do is so brilliantly elevated yet comfort food that anyone will enjoy. I honestly don't know how they do it. The staff is friendly and service never disappoints! They have both indoor and outdoor seating and I enjoy either as long as the weather is good. . The vibe inside is laidback and they always have great tunes on the speakers. Absolutely a must try and one of my favorite spots to eat on the central coast! read more

First time and it was great. Food was delicious and came nice and hot. Service was quick, Ambiance comfy, casual and loved the live flowers everywhere, including the ladies room. read more

Good food and a great atmosphere. Service is always great (when I've been here). Maybe a little on the pricey side. It is typically an overall good experience when I've eaten here. read more

I heard about this spot from my son, he mentioned the great choices and said the chef from the restaurant where he works eats here regularly. Took the family there and we loved the ambience and service. The big hit was the amazing buttermilk fried chicken on top of a tasty sourdough waffle. The best chicken and waffles I have had!! For dessert I tried the Hard Rootbeer float, perfect finish to a great night. Don't come here in a hurry and make reservations, this spot is hot! read more

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Wow! The food was amazing! CJ was our server and nailed every recommendation! Absolutely worth the stop! read more

The Spoon Trade - Tomato soup, fried chicken, ratatouille, sourdough and tomato salad - New American Near Me - Grover Beach, California

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Always delicious unique options. The service was excellent. The quirky design of the restaurant gives it a fun relaxed feel. read more

The Spoon Trade - Chicken dumpling soup - New American Near Me - Grover Beach, California

Had a most delicious light dinner! Grilled artichoke, fresh tomato soup, and grilled sourdough!!! Waitress was excellent, food excellent!!!!! read more

The Spoon Trade - The best light dinner EVER!!!!!! - New American Near Me - Grover Beach, California

Outstanding! Such an amazing dinner. Wonderful service and the food is off the charts. This place is truly a treasure here on the Central Coast. Thank you Brooke and team! read more

SO pleasantly surprised by this casual restaurant in Grover Beach! Met up with an old friend and this was the halfway mark between us (PLUS they seemed to have good vegetarian options) ---fried bologna sandwich: WOW completely exceeded my expectations, flavorful and great with that runny cheese, never had bologna like this ---cheeseburger & fries: juicy, great robust burger patty AND the fries were like nothing I've ever had, almost like deep fried homefries, yummy Our friends got the roasted vegetable Tikka and enjoyed it! Will be coming back when we're in the area again read more

The Spoon Trade - Burger with fries - New American Near Me - Grover Beach, California

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Love the food here! The duck ramen is hard to beat. Every time I've come here the food and service has been excellent.

Great food! Good service. It can get a little loud especially with our table. Our waiter was great. Only negative I had we waited about while at the front before someone came to seat us and there was a couple before us that said they were waiting for a while also. I hard the pork chop which was great. Everyone at our table raved about their meals. Everyone had nothing but great things to say about the food. I got a taste a fork of almost every plate and every one of them was delicious. Can't wait to go back and try another great plate read more

The Spoon Trade - Pork chop and I substituted veggies for the potatoes which were great - New American Near Me - Grover Beach, California

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I went in last week and tried the Bologna sandwich. I am not the biggest Bologna fan in the world. But since they take the time to make their own Bologna I had to give it a whirl. Let me just say it was amazing. Not only did the bologna have a fantastic flavor, but the preparation sent it over the top. It was served crispy and hot with some inhouse made "American" cheese on a fresh baked bun. It was absolutely out of this world. I also loved the wine list as well. So many local small producers as well as off the radar wines from Europe. All at a reasonable price. It great to see a local establishment supporting local wineries and farms, and putting such love into their food. Thank you to Jacob and Brooke for bringing you wonderful restaurant to the coast. read more

My favorite place. The food is always unique and delicious. I've mentioned before my husband is a fussy eater. This is visit he returned to his fave: cheesy bread pudding. He also got the chicken/waffle. Which he loved. I had the dish of the day and soup. Out if this world. So the food is amazing. But why do we keep coming back? It's the people. Seeing the same, friendly faces helping us have an amazing dining experience. This was our first time meeting Shyloh. She is a perfect fit for the Spoon Trade family. Thank you Shyloh. For heightening my birthday dinner. See you all soon. read more

Always good! I love the bar for happy hour . Chicken tenders are best I've had. Service is always excellent . Good peeps . Beer selection is well done . Every dish I have had as been very good or better . Soups are tasty . Thanks ... read more

We saw this place on DD&D so thought we'd give it a try! The place itself is bright and inviting with plenty of outdoor dining available and inside you are able to watch the chefs at work which is pretty cool. Our waitress was super friendly and took the time to tell us about the dishes. I had the tomato soup and my husband had the bologna sandwich which let me tell you, he does NOT eat bologna! Both were amazing and let me say that soup was DELICIOUS! I'd throw some meatballs in that and call it a day!!! Beautiful place, friendly staff and delicious food! We will certainly be back' read more

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Hands down my favorite meal of my trip up north! As a veg I got the cheesy bread pudding (could have eaten 5 of these lol) and the ratatouille. Both were insane! Hubby got the burger and potatoes. Loved the potatoes too!! read more

The Spoon Trade - Burger and potatoes - New American Near Me - Grover Beach, California