Great place, great food, great prices. The photos do not do this place justice, much better in person and the views are amazing! Staff are attentive and friendly, place is clean and well kept. The reviews make this place seem boring, but it's wonderful and one of our new favorite spots. read more

We were looking for a place to have dinner to celebrate our anniversary. We looked around yelp the night before and found this gem. We made a reservation for the next day. We originally made our reservation for 7:30 p.m.... we then decided we wanted to perhaps change it to 6:30. We called ahead and hopes that they could accommodate us. They said they couldn't promise anything but they would try. We showed up around 6:15. And they sat us down around 6:35. We had a beautiful window seat overlooking the ocean and had a perfect view of the sunset. I forgot our server's name but he was amazing. This place sounds fancy and bougie but it's really not. The food might be, but the vibe is not. There's no dress code. Everything we ordered was soooo tasty and delicious! We ordered fish and chips, baked clams, a wedge salad, and seafood pasta. For drinks we had two mocktails that were just okay. We also got a couple of flour tortillas with some cinnamon butter and a salsa trio. Our server suggested we spread butter inside the tortilla and drizzle our favorite salsa inside. So good. After dinner we decided to walk around the restaurant and appreciate the views. I'm so glad we came here. We will definitely come back next time we come to Pismo Beach read more

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I ordered the almejas al vapor (steamed clams), and they were honestly the best I've ever had. We also got the quesabirria, which my son gave a 10/10. The Coconut Breeze mocktail is incredibly refreshing. My husband ordered the campechana, it was loaded and super satisfying; they definitely don't skimp on portions here. We can't wait to come back! Our waitress, Sakheela, was incredibly kind, gave great recommendations, and was just an all-around wonderful person. We can't wait to come back! read more

Ventana Grill - Coconut breeze, handmade tortillas and salsa - Latin American Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

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Beautiful views, nice staff, good food. Came up for my birthday weekend and made reservations for 7 p.m., husband requested a window seat and about 25 min after out reservation time we were able to get one. The starter campechana De mariacos was good and was HUGE, but wish we would have got more then three little packs of crackers. It was really busy so didn't get to ask for more before the food came out. The three different salsas were also great! My husband had the molcajete and I had fish and chips, I was too full from the starter to eat the main, my husband too, but he ate it the next day and said it was amazing! I never got around to eating the fish but my husband said it was good too. The view was amazing, go there for this. More authentic Mexican food is abound in California. read more

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Super delicious Latin American food! The fresh tortillas as a starter were so good paired with the cinnamon butter and salsas. Also the molcajete was insanely flavorful!! It had a huge amount of protein and is def best shared between two people. I forgot our servers name but she was really helpful in providing recommendations and answering all of our questions. This restaurant has a very nice view of the beach so we were able to watch the sunset during our dinner. Would definitely recommend this place if you're in the pismo beach area! read more

Ventana Grill - Molcajete - Latin American Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

This place is INCREDIBLE. The service, location, food, this place literally hits every box for me that a great resteraunt would have. My co worker has been hyping this place is for YEARS and a word trip brought us out to Pismo so I finally got to check it out. Located right of the 101 highway in Pismo, you will find the Ventura Grill nestled right along the Pacific Coast. Truly a beautiful and magical location. Our host and server were incredible friendly and so helpful. We got seated over looking the ocean and it made it right in time for sunset. We orderd some Cadillac margaritas and enjoyed that sunset. The margaritas were fresh and so good! Menu has a great variety. Defenitly had to try the Tinga Flautas and the Enchilada Suizas and WOW. THEY BOTH WERE INCREDIBLE. Full of flavor, huge portion, and cooked to perfection. Very aunthentic Mexican food and I appreciated that. Every penny spent was so worth it in my opinion. If your in the Pismo area and looking for a place, don't look any further. YOU MUST COME TRY THEM FOR LUNCH OR DINNER. I also heard they have an incredible brunch with all you can drink mimosas and Bloody Marys. Thank you Ventana grill for the memorable dinner. Next time I'm in Pismo I will most certainly be back. Till next time. read more

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The food was exceptional. We had shrimp cocktail, clam chowder (the best ever), Fish and chips. It was my husband's birthday The waiter was excellent, and the ambiance was incredible. Looking out the windows at the ocean, seagulls, and pelicans was a delight. read more

The food was really good. Every plate had food beautifully placed and the food looked so fresh. The views are amazing and interior is beautifully decorated. I am sure this place looks even better when it's sunny. Drinks were good but it was the food and the view that really stood out for us. You can not go wrong with any of the choices. The service was great and friendly. I would have loved ti be seated near the window but no seat has the bad view. Every seating is ocean facing. A great place for special occasions read more

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We came for lunch at 2pm, just after brunch ended and had to wait 20 minutes for a table because we couldn't make a lunch reservation. We were seated by the window and had a beautiful view of the ocean. The ambiance for the first hour was very loud, very busy, and although service was very friendly, it was a bit slow. The chips and guacamole was excellent! My seared ahi salad was good, but had too much dressing. My friend loved her ceviche--very flavorful, with 4 different dipping sauces. Parking is available in the lot onsite. I'll go back for lunch on a weekday when it's not so busy because the food is good. read more

Ventana Grill - Sesame-seared Ahi Salad - Latin American Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

This place was out of this world good! The ambiance, location, food, everything. We didn't have a reservation but were able to sit in the bar area upon arrival. The bartender/server was super nice and spaced everything out perfectly. We started with some of their homemade flour tortillas that they bring out with three salsas and a cinnamon honey butter. We also did chips and guacamole. All very good. The Pazole was excellent and the chile rellenos and chicken enchiladas were some of the best we have ever had. Just look at the pictures. The best part was this was 1/2 of the price of the nice seafood place we ate at the night before. This will be a definite stop in the future. read more

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Food was good. I just felt customer service should have been a bit better. With it being Mother's Day you think they would have made you feel more welcome and appreciated. Server was nice but a couple of things. Our food came out first then our child. She barely came around for drinks. I understand other tables needed to be attended. But I would maybe come back and refer this business to friends and family. read more

This might be one of my favorite places in the central coast. Excellent service, perfect view for dining, and food was great. We went at lunch and it was not busy, we sat on one of the booth window seatings and it was great for my wife's birthday. The waiter Taylor made great recommendations and I was surprised how fast the calamari, birria tacos, and fish tacos came out. Our favorite was all 3. Fish tacos if you want something light and the birria tacos are probably the best in town. We will be back. read more

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We go to Ventana Grill every time we visit the central coast. We love the service and the food. The fresh homemade tortillas, instead of bread is a treat. The ambience is not too noisy and has a beautiful view of the ocean. We were there for the sunset, which was beautiful. A special shout out to our server, Hailey. She provided great service with a smile and a great attitude. We will definitely be back when we visit the central coast again. read more

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A huge draw of this restaurant is the view of the ocean and the birds flying by. We were lucky enough to snag a table by the window and it was just great. We dined in late afternoon so that's probably why we were able to get this great table. The food was fantastic. I had pasta con mariscos and I cannot recommend it enough. It was so tasty and it was a very large portion so I was able to take some home for the next day. Two days of eating pleasure! Honestly, I cannot remember what my dining companion had because I was so focused on how good my food was. Ha ha. The service was fine, not notable. I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Ventana Grill - Fish with vegetables - Latin American Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

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We chose this place for dinner as it looked like a more upscale Mexican restaurant. Located on the cliffs, it has a great view of the ocean. Service was friendly and attentive, it was nice they gave us tortillas and salsas as an appetizer. I ordered the carne asada nachos as my entree, my wife got the molcajete surtido, and the kiddo got a cheeseburger. My carne asada nachos were huge, I didn't even finish them! They were tasty too and a good amount of meat. The molcajete surtido was likewise huge and tasty! A very unique dish with several different kinds of meat. Next time we'll split that and it will be great! A little on the pricier side (especially if you are thinking about regular Mexican food) but the portions are good and it has a great view and atmosphere. read more

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We loved this place so much we went twice during our trip to Pismo, once was even to celebrate my wife's birthday. The food is incredibly authentic, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. Pair that with the beautiful views and it's hard to beat. Our favorites are the tinga flautas. Amazing food, great atmosphere, and a spot we'll always come back to when we're in the area. Highly recommend! read more

Ventana Grill - Latin American Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Great location and views! We got an awesome table next to the window and enjoyed a great dinner. Sergio was a nice and attentive host. When I had an issue with my drink, he was more than accommodating to bring me a new one. We enjoyed all parts of our meal. Noteworthy are the fresca margarita, surf & turf, and ceviche. They have a pretty large parking lot and we got great parking, but on a busy evening I can see it getting packed. I'd recommended coming early for your reservation and waiting in their nice lobby until your table is ready. read more

Fun restaurant perched right over the cliff facing the water. The food is fresh and delicious.the Halibut was fresh and cooked perfectly. The tortillas are home made and delicious The shrimp were really large and delicious. Good service and great atmosphere. read more

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TLDR : Fancy, upscale dinner with a view. Tried Ventara during our weekend in Pismo and did not have reservations but were able to grab a seat at the bar and loved it. The drinks and appetizers were good - loved their old fashioned. But the view from the bar was absolutely wonderful especially at sunset. read more

Ventana Grill - Flautas - Latin American Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Had my first dinner visit 5-25-25 and it was great. The staff are all very nice and helpful. They make sure and check in on you so you always have everything you need. The food and drinks hit the spot. The views of the ocean are awesome. I highly recommend you check them out. I'll be back for sure. Plenty of parking, clean restrooms, and a walkway that wraps around the building with nice views of the ocean. read more

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What a great experience at Ventana! From the views to the food to the service, nothing disappointed. Our waitress Alyssa was extremely friendly, and helped guide us along the menu. We tried the halibut and the shrimp and both dishes were fantastic. Fresh tortillas were brought out before the food and those were incredible as well--warm and soft and definitely tasted homemade. Make a reservation though, it was packed when we got there but we were seated right away with the reservation. Can't wait to come back when we're in the area! read more

Ventana Grill - Halibut and shrimp - Latin American Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

So the wife and i got married here 15years ago! Went back now that we live here on a double date with the neighbors last night! The food was really good, but.... I felt like the ribeye could be a little better quality for the price. Dont get me wrong, it was good, but not awesome. For the most expensive thing on the menu, it could have been better. Everyone else loved the food and our waitress was fantastic. Got a seat right on the water and had a great time with friends. I'd say check this place out, but be careful if you are picky about steak. read more

Beautiful ocean views, quality food and nice staff. However, portions are on the small size for the higher price point. No chips or salsa served with the meal ‍ which is a bit disappointing. read more

Harried bartender all alone, clearly overwhelmed and not really a happy gal. Asked about the happy hour specialty cocktail of the day for $8 and she admitted there wasn't one. When I asked her what I could get for $8 she said something like a vodka tonic was it. Frankly I signed this unacceptable because this is advertised on both the website and the table menus, so I feel like it was a bait and switch. Even though our trusty bartender said it wasn't always really a very good cocktail just some kind of a bad flavored margarita, it needed to be offered and available. The other drink special is $2 off a $14 cocktail, so I settled for a Ventana Sunset, a gin drink so strong i could barely finish it with tiny sips. Husband had ordered an 805 beer, $10 for 22oz, but was delivered someone else's Modelo by a random server trying to help out, so he drank that instead. We definitely wanted to try the carne asada nachos based on the reviews, and they did not disappoint! With the beans on the side, it was still quite a pile in a bowl of crispy chips, heavy cheese some really quality steak, jalapenos and good crema and pico toppings. I also had a cup of pozole chicken Verde which was good but not brothy enough more like a stew. Very filling. The only disappointment was the taquitos de Camaron which were shrimp rolled in corn tortilla in a puddle of mole sauce, rhen topped with a lot of guacamole and garnish. The guacamole was good, the shrimp were unseasoned in the tortilla and bland. The dish was kind of visual mess. A male bartender came on near the end of our meal, but we did not order further drinks. I hope our gal had a better day after she left. The sunset view here is astounding and happy hour is only in the bar are so go early! read more

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One of the most magnificent and breathtaking views in all of Pismo Beach. The experience of dining while watching the coastal sunset unfold before your eyes creates memories that will last a lifetime. The way the golden sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky with vibrant oranges, pinks, and purples, while the ocean waves gently crash against the shore, truly makes this one of the most memorable and enchanting experiences that Pismo Beach has to offer! read more

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This place would not have the reviews it does if not for the view. The actual cuisine is mediocre. The view is absolutely stellar, and it was so peaceful sitting at our table watching otters play in the surf over dinner. We each got cocktails and my margarita was strong but had little flavor and was poorly balanced. My fiance got the Mexican Manhattan, which again was strong but the tequila overwhelmed everything else in the drink. Our food was fine- it tasted decent but was very salty and didn't feel like it was super fresh. It also was overpriced for the quality. Service was incredibly slow- our waiter was friendly but it seemed like they were likely understaffed and stretched pretty thin. Overall- if we were with someone who was dying to go here, we'd be fine going back. Otherwise, we'd skip it in favor of some of the better restaurants in the area. read more

This place was very busy and has a great vibe. The waiter was friendly and made suggestions on dishes. I was disappointed that there were no complimentary chips and salsa. We ordered chips and guacamole for $9! Good but over priced. My Husband got the 3 birria beef tacos but was disappointed and only ate one. It was soggy with no crunch and the beef had an off taste for him. I had the chili relleno which was tasty and well prepared. It was served with rice and veggies. What was really nice was we were given a sample of the handmade tortillas! Yummo!! Don't think we'd revisit but had a nice time. read more

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While driving to Ventura after a long trip through Napa, Berkeley, and San Francisco, we stopped in Pismo Beach and discovered a beautifully situated coastal restaurant. The setting was truly stunning, and we enjoyed a light lunch consisting of an appetizer and two soups, all of which offered pleasant, well-balanced flavors. The only drawback to our visit was the service upon arrival. We were initially greeted warmly by an older gentleman; however, after it was determined that we did not have a reservation, the tone noticeably shifted, and we felt somewhat unwelcome. As we were quite tired and preferred not to continue searching for another option, we chose to stay. Overall, while the location and food were enjoyable, the inconsistency in hospitality detracted from the experience. read more

This was our second visit to Ventana Grill. We had a 6:00 reservation but had to wait 15-20 mins for a table. Our server was Dan and he was awesome. The freshly made tortillas with cinnamon butter were delicious as was everything we ordered. Started with the chips & guac (yum). Our party of 4 enjoyed the enchiladas, pumpkin seed encrusted salmon, sea bass & garlic shrimp with rice & spinach (divine!) Highly recommend for a nice view of the ocean too! read more

Made reservations and we were seated at a nice round table as there were six of us. Our server was Neal. He was excellent made sure we had plenty of water, iced tea, etc. One of my friends and I shared the Carnita Street tacos. Perfect, one of the girls had a salad with salmon and said it was really good. Two the other girls split some tacos. We did share some guacamole and chips, love the guacamole chips, just Soso. Not sure what everybody ate. It was birthday party for two of the girls so they brought out ice creamwith a piece of chocolate and we all shared. Was very nice. The prices were reasonable for lunch and of course the atmosphere is beautiful looking out over the ocean. read more

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My dogwas allowed in. But of course he's extremely well behaved and just laid under the table the entire meal. The service was great. Attentive, polite, professional. Even assured us we ordered the right choice food. Brought my dogs water. We got seated in the corner with a great ocean view. The food was amazing. Loved the ceviche with lettuce. And the pasta. Chefs kiss. Will be back. My dog ignore the other dogs. And their dogs ignored mine. Perfect. Love that they allow only well behaved dogs. read more

We had a ceviche today, the clam chowder, the fish tacos, it was delicious, The IPA and drinks too! read more

Ventana Grill - Enjoying the views and food! - Latin American Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

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My wife and I have been going to Ventana since they're opening. We have always had great food and service. This is why my yesterday visit to Ventana was so disturbing. We arrived at 1:05 p.m. we took a seat at one of the tall bar tables and at that time there were four people at the bar. I kept trying to make eye contact with the bartender as he was not busy. He kept walking back and forth from one edge of the bar to the other edge of the bar. During this he had a friendly conversation with one of the people at the bar as I still tried to make eye contact and waived. After 13 minutes, I told my wife it's time to go. The time we left was 1:18 p.m.. We usually go to this restaurant 3 to 4 times a month, it looks like we may have to change our priorities. read more

This is our go-to nice restaurant in Pismo Beach area. We were staying at the hotel right next to it and walked over which was very convenient. The restaurant was packed on a Sunday night so we sat at the bar which is not a bad thing to do. They have the football game on. You have a view over the cliff have the beautiful sunset. All good. We've eaten there many times but tonight we weren't that hungry, the lady had the posole Verde and I had the beet salad. And a lot of drinks to go with it. Good times!!! read more

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Servers were super nice and patient. We had the ocean view by the window, is a very good spot for family meals or dates! Food that we got: Fish burger (not sure the exact name): 7/10, my sister loved it but I thought it was kinda average Clam chowder: 8/10 pretty good, would recommend if you love chowder! Molcajeta: 10/10 ok, at first I didn't really want to try it because it didn't look that appetizing to me but OMG I couldn't stop eating it after, I love the cactus and pork skin inside. Needless to say, we DEVOURED that thing. Fried calamari: 10/10 I love calamari hehe Highly recommend to try the molcajeta if you get to come here!! read more

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My absolute favorite in the five cities and beyond. Food is amazing Service great! And the VIEW is the best on the central coast! read more

First, let me say that I just happen to stumble across this place. And I was not disappointed . I arrived at brunch, and let me just say that it was very lively !!!! I don't know if it was all the mimosas and bloody Mary's and the other Spitzy drink They got going on there. But it was excellent in every way. Our waiter was so cool and down to earth kept coming by making sure we had everything we needed , the service was perfect. The restaurant is actually very nice. Awesome ocean views very comfortable very clean no complaints whatsoever. And the assortment of food ,,, wow !!! They had oyster shooters and shrimp, crab legs, omelette, bar, all kinds of different desserts Mexican food, Chinese food. It was just an excellent assortment of options. I got some oysters, some shrimp, some crab legs, some rice, some beans and just a whole international mix of goodies . Now they don't make the best bloody Mary's, but I have to say these were pretty damn good . Everything was so good that we ended up going back for dinner that same night . I had the surf and turf, my wife had the salmon. Everything was perfect. The next time I'm in that area I'm definitely stopping for a meal.. And like I always say if you're in the area, please check it out for yourself . read more

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All frozen farmed fish, no flavor, ruined on the water experience with bad food and worst service ....so bummed, wasted money and time , grosss!!!! save $200 and go to jack in the box , yuck read more

I had my birthday dinner at Ventana Grill and the ambience was amazing. My request for us to be seated by the window with a view was acknowledged so I had a very good time. My husband and I enjoyed our meal, our server was great. The place was clean, lots of parking spaces. Overall experience was wonderful. read more

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So disappointed that they've changed their menu - menu items all in Spanish now...why? We came to eat our favorites we had just a year ago and now it's not available. And the quality is just not the same. So sad - we won't be back. read more

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