This is a bar with excellent food, including pasta, seafood, and the best clam chowder I have had this side of the Mississippi. Tip: Order a sandwich and get a cup of chowder instead of fries for $2. Note on the bottled water complaints: Bars make most of their money on drinks. There were so many kids and adults drinking bottled water here. Is this a SoCal thing? Maybe it's just me, but when I bring my kids to eat at a bar I let them drink soda. :) read more

Bottom line: I really wanted to like this place The good: - everybody working here seems to be friendly - the food was pretty good - overall a good vibe The bad: - the second I walked in, I was asked to sit at the bar - after getting settled at the bar, I was asked to move - ordered an $18 wedge salad that was comically small - was not given a table setting, even though the people around me with no food got table settings - was told that they do not serve tapwater, was forced to buy a bottle of water Maybe I came in a bad time, maybe they were having an off day, maybe I'm just being too picky, but I was definitely not feeling the love read more

Loved our experience! We were greeted and sat by the owner and had a very nice chat. We had just been ignored I mean literally ignored at Moonstone Beach Bar and Grill! West Ends made up for it big time. We loved the ambiance. Totally a comfortable down home cozy local bar type of feel. My husband and I are absolutely versatile, but this is definitely our favorite element! I had the best Bloody Mary! We also ordered the calamari appetizer, a couple bowls of clam chowder, and the halibut and chips. All was delicious. We were celebrating our anniversary this weekend and were happy to have it end here at West End Bar and Grill. We look forward to recommending it to others and bringing our kids in. read more

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Service was very good. My husband got a French Dip. It was good but a little skimpy on the meat. I had blackened shrimp taco's. They really weren't blackened. Although they looked good the shrimp really didn't have any flavor. The sauce on the side was spicy though. Cute pub atmosphere. Nice lighting. Food was good. Service good. read more

West End Bar & Grill - Shrimp taco's - American Near Me - Cambria, California

Had lunch at this quirky spot! This spot has cool and interesting decor along with some great music (not too loud). Service was attentive and friendly as soon as we walked in. We ordered a couple of local beers, a bowl of clam chowder, and the west end burger. Everything was pretty good. The clam chowder was thick and tasty with some good chunks of clam but made me very bloated a few hours later. read more

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Loved this place. The owner/ bartender was so sweet. This was one of the best clam chowder I have ever tasted. Definitely delicious read more

West End Bar & Grill - Cup of clam chowder - American Near Me - Cambria, California

The food staff and location were excellent. The restaurant has enough seating inside and I love the bar feel to it. The staff is 10/10 so attentive and kind. I wanted to order something off the menu and they said if they have the ingredients they will make it for me! So I ordered the linguine Alfredo with a rib eye steak. We also ordered the coconut fried shrimp, clams, a halibut and sweet potatoes. They were so good! We also ordered beer. I'm a huge sour beer fan but they didn't have any and suggested another lighter beer and it was really good. read more

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We stopped into West End during our day trip to relax and have a drink. The bar is definitely a local's favorite and is super cozy. The service was just ok but didn't expect much for a dive bar. Definitely a good spot to relax in the area and also has a restroom for customers only. read more

West End Bar & Grill - Interior - American Near Me - Cambria, California

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Stopped in for a hazy IPA and the Halibut Fish N Chips. Not your regular beer battered F & C these were lightly breaded and fried. They were cooked perfectly, huge chunks of fresh Halibut...Man I've been craving them since we left. Service is friendly, looked like a cool local hangout (comfortable) located on main street-Cambria Definitely a must try read more

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We are visiting Cambria and needed a place to eat lunch. Loved this place. Waitress was very attentive and nice, not one of those who seems to not like her job. My husband had a fish sandwich and I had the chicken tenders and fries, tasted good! Ambiance was great. Surfboards hanging and all sorts of things on the walls that make a place interesting. We enjoyed ourselves and thank you for the great service and food! If you're ever in Cambria, try the Westend Bar & Grill! read more

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What happened? New owners? Staff? It was a WED night and they were busy and only one person serving. She tried but man a room full of people and the wait time was too long. The food: I had the clam chowder in the bread bowl. The bread was soft, and not baked. The last time I had it, the bread was crispy and buttered, and it tasted amazing. This time it was not so good. The clam chowder itself was average and OK. She had the fish and chips. The fish was overcooked and super salty and the fries were old and not as tasty. We were both really disappointed because the last time we were here this place was amazing. The service was on the spot. Not sure what happened and if they are new owners, but it definitely shows. read more

West End Bar & Grill - Not as like before - American Near Me - Cambria, California

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First time I came in 2023, it was absolutely a 5 star experience. Came back again after 3 long years, and it was a pleasure to see Patty still as a waitress. Halibut Fish & Chips tasted just as good as the first time. always worthwhile! read more

Above average food with great service, I didn't get to see much of an ocean view. My wife and I both ordered the halibut fish and chips, and we weren't disappointed. read more

We stopped in for lunch and found the food surprisingly good. The waitress was very sweet and attentive, handling the tables by herself. It's an older looking establishment. Hubby really liked his chicken sandwich. I tried the and fries. The fries were so crispy and delish and not greasy-oily. The cup of chowder was good but pretty standard. They did mess up on Hubby's order as he asked for potato salad with his sandwich and got Cole slaw but he decided to eat the Cole slaw instead and said it was good. They only serve bottled water which is weird, where you end up buying one of their Coke products if you don't want bottled water. There is a refill on the soda tho. read more

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We spent a few days in San Simeon. For our last dinner we ate at West End Bar and Grill. I ordered the Clam Chowder in the bread bowl I would say it is the best I have had in many years. My husband had the Fish Tacos and they were great too. If you like a margarita. That was awesome too. Thanks Vickie. You place a amazing read more

We stumbled upon this restaurant on a motorcycle trip up the 1. Second time in Cambria and we very happy we stopped. Bigger on the inside than it looks from outside. Their beer list was great! They have Pliny on draft. We got some clam chowder which was very good wings come naked which is how they should always come. And you can dip into whatever sauce the table wants. Home made potato chips. Halibut and chips. Give it all a shot! Nicest lady was running the joint. Had a spunky attitude and you could tell she cared. Give this place a shot when you're rolling through. We will be back. read more

West End Bar & Grill - Clam Chowder - American Near Me - Cambria, California

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West End Bar & Grill was amazing. The owner and staff made us feel right at home, and the food was delicious! You can tell it's made with love. Also... the margarita was unreal! Can't wait to visit again. read more

West End Bar & Grill - Delicious freshly muddled margarita! - American Near Me - Cambria, California

What a gem in Cambria...My visit to the West End Bar was such a pleasant surprise. The owner, I'm pretty sure her name was Vicky, was absolutely wonderful. She made fantastic drinks, and even more than that, she had such a sweet, sweet disposition that made us feel right at home. You can tell she genuinely cares about her guests. But the real star of the show was the clam chowder. Hands down the best I've ever had in my life....seriously. It was so good that I went to the famed Sea Chest down the road to compare, and honestly, it didn't even come close. The chowder at West End Bar was on an entirely different level: rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. If you're in Cambria and want good drinks, warm hospitality, and the best clam chowder you'll ever taste don't miss West End Bar. read more

My hubby and I dinned in here to share a couple appetizers on our visit to Cambria. We were greeted by the owner and our waitress was the owner's wife. Nice people. Service was good. The restaurant is cute and cozy. Decorated beautiful for Christmas. We ordered the calamari and the spicy shrimp tacos. Food was good and the house sauces served with our order were delicious. read more

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Nice little place with good service and fantastic food, prices were ok. Only reason Im not giving five stars is because they charge for water and don't tell you in advance that its bottled water they charge you for. I feel if they are charging for water, they should let you know when they offer it. read more

Solid place for dinner! Super friendly waitress who was handling the entire floor! Ruben was tasty as was the pasta. Fish tacos hit the spot and the salmon sandwich was unique and flavorful. Recommend! read more

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We decided to try this place for a late lunch/early dinner. After being greeted then seated almost immediately, we were pleased to see a wide selection of sandwiches, appetizers, and entrees. They also offer a variety of beers and are conveniently written on a board near the bar. It was a friendly vibe and we received friendly and prompt service throughout our meal. My love ordered the pastrami ruben with onion rings and I ordered the patty melt with French fries. Both sandwiches were so simple but delicious, really a perfect portion. For drinks, a scotch soda and lemon drop. We definitely look forward to coming back the next time we visit! read more

West End Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Cambria, California

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Casual ambience, friendly staff and the food was really good. My fish and chips were great. The fish was tender and not dry, and the fries were perfect. Everyone at the table was really happy with their food. read more

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Nicest people in the world. We've had everything on the menu and you cannot go wrong. It's all good. We highly recommend this place. read more

West End Bar & Grill - Customers showing the love! - American Near Me - Cambria, California

The Western bar and Grill is a bar with an unbelievable list of different types of beers. They have a large fireplace to warm you up at the pier does not and seafood steaks, salads, and sandwiches. I had the fish and chips which was fresh cod and most likely package fries But they were hot and crisp. I also had the coconut shrimp which were very small shrimp deep-fried that had flavor and thick New England clam chowder service was OK. There was plenty of parking out front. The decor side had colorful surfboards the bar and the fireplace. read more

West End Bar & Grill - Cod fish and chis - American Near Me - Cambria, California

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We chose this place as it popped up on Yelp and looked to have more food that we would enjoy versus the lodge that we were staying at. And the pricing was half the cost. It's right on Main Street and has a cozy down home feeling. I called ahead and they placed a reserved sign on a table for us. The table we got was a bit small and squished next to another, so I had to squeeze in as to not hit the neighboring patron. The service was alright, it seemed like it took a while to get the bill but there were just 2 nice ladies running the bar and dinning room. There was a big fireplace that you could tell gets used so that was be super cozy on those chilly nights. read more

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We really like the food and drinks at West End! Great fish and chips ... great wedge salad too. Drinks are great. The service is wonderful and everyone is so friendly and welcoming. We visit West End when we are in Cambria. read more

This place is fun, cool interior, basic seafood friendly menu, very nice and attentive staff. Lots of available beers, wines, and a full bar. What really made me scratch my head was that they only serve bottled water. Welcome, bottled water ONLY seemed pretty weird to me, as this hasn't happened before anywhere unless it was a taco or other food service style truck. But this is a restaurant. CA law states that it is ILLEGAL to deny a request for water at any restaurant, eatery, or coffee shop. And no, you cannot charge for the cup, also illegal. I had to look it up. It was a first and also an immediate turnoff for me. read more

Had the best clam chowder here tonight! My partner and I were craving a warm bowl of clam chowder after being on the chilly beach, and came across West End on yelp. It did not disappoint. The bar itself has a cozy atmosphere, and the staff were friendly and happy to serve us even though we came about 45 minutes before close. I appreciated our server's helpfulness with the menu. The clam chowder is rich in the best way. I recommend the bread bowl and the steamed clams were also a light and flavorful starter. read more

West End Bar & Grill - Steamed clams, bowl of clam chowder, bread bowl. - American Near Me - Cambria, California

Food was delicious, service was impeccable, ambiance was small town chill, comfortable, cozy. Children and pets welcome. Excellent choice of cocktails and beers on tap. This will be our go to from now on when we are in Cambria read more

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Food and service were both good. Came here for quick grub after a long day of touring and traveling. We were able to get a seat by the bar despite the place being pretty busy. Our server was very nice and fast. We ordered 2 items to share and the food came out pretty quick. Everything tasted good, although the portion size was not very big for the price they charged. Overall it's nice. Parking was easy. read more

West End Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Cambria, California

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This is a great old school little restaurant bar. The service was great. They have a great selection of beer, cocktails, and wine. We got the coconut shrimp and they were perfect with an apricot dipping sauce. My kids got the mini burgers and fries and liked it. I will be back to try more things. read more

We stopped in Friday afternoon it was pretty busy!(It was 4th July weekend)I researched where to get the BEST clam chowder and West End was the favorite. My husband and I sat in the bar and we both enjoyed our red ale beers.Ordered the chowder in sourdough bowl it was amazing! The service we received was great too! No take outs when they're crazy busy.A woman left in a huff when she found out.The owner was calm , explained how busy they were, but she didn't get it(she was over the top with demanding him to have it ready in 45min lol) I can't wait to eat here again read more

West End Bar & Grill - Love their beer selection! - American Near Me - Cambria, California

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Got the pesto pasta with salmon added and hubby got the pastrami sand-which. Food was delicious! A little over the pricing I expected but well worth the food, service and ambiance. Thank you Patty for the great service! And the restaurant itself gave a cute homey vibe, enjoy! read more

West End Bar & Grill - Pesto pasta (Salmon add on), and Pastrami sandwich - American Near Me - Cambria, California

Really nice little spot in the heart of downtown Cambria. Nothing fancy, but a great place to hang out, have a beer and a bite. . Excellent burgers and sandwiches, fish n chips depends on who's in the kitchen that dat I think. read more

Service was nice. Atmosphere was relaxed. Food was fine. Paying $6 for water for the four of us didn't sit well. The pastrami reuben was good but got a little soggy. Fish and chips was more like fish nuggets than filets, still tasted good. Shrimp and chips needed more shrimp for the price. Turkey sandwich was fine. The clam chowder was EXCELLENT. I'd go back, but we'd bring our own waters. read more

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Great service by Mechelle on a cold late-autumn night. I'd heard this spot had the best fish and chips in town, and I had a hankerin'. On a break from a very long day and evening at work, I swung in to give it a go. Staff gave me the ten-minute space I needed to finish some laptop work to meet a deadline before really settling in to this cozy little space that features several tables and well-lit, clean, welcoming bar. Football played on the screen in one corner while I enjoyed my window seat. The chowder was served hot, flavorful and featured the promised clams as well as potatoes in a warm, mouth-pleasing opener. The fish was nicely cooked, moist, hot, nicely breaded. The fries were sadly standard...nothing to see there. I'll probably try a salad instead of fries next time. And there will definitely be a next time! read more

Nice tasty portions. Friendly, patient, and playful service. A few locals in attendance with the majority, 'out of towners.' Nice place for some appetizers and a pint to watch a game. We shared a delicious clam chowder bowl with a fish & chips plate. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

My husband and I came here because a review stated the calamari was good. We ordered that and the spicy shrimp tacos and a bowl of clam chowder. Oh my goodness! I NEVER leave reviews, but the shrimp tacos and the clam chowder were flavor bursts of PURE ENJOYMENT!! Every. Single. Bite.. I don't know what flavored the heavy cream of the clam chowder , but it was pure epicurean delight!!!! Just wow! I wish I lived closer! read more

Excellent clam chowder. Good fries. Very friendly service. Blues music for atmosphere!