TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated November 2024

"Splash Café, located in Pismo Beach, California, is a renowned seafood restaurant known for its clam chowder. Established in 1989, it has become a..."

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Pablo Britos

"Really enjoyed our family meal. My lamb shank was super tender, the bruschetta & calamari appetizers were well prepared. A couple of the kids did..."

Ted Fletcher

"As always, food was extraordinary. Love the vibe of this place. Staff was friendly and professional. Power went out however they were on top of it. 4..."

Lorna Whiteaker

"GREAT food and Great Service. I had meatballs and my mom had the meat lasagne and everything was great. There might be another review from me (about..."

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Brad's Restaurant

82/100 (2805 ratings)

Clam Chowder Bread Bowls

Denver Omelette w Country Potatoes

Senior Tri Tip Steak Dinner

Fish and Chips 4 Piece

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food is decently flavored and priced. However, where the establishment shines is in its service. My wife ordered the clam chowder and she loved it...."

Andres Rivas

"My friend and I ate here yesterday while spending the day at Pismo. We had Cod, fried shrimp, fried crab and clam chowder. The fish was made to..."

Emily Martinez

"We always come here when on vacation! A favorite for years! Great food, very comfortable. Sit inside or in beautiful patio. Can't go..."

Mike R.

"Food was amazing, the wait staff was very friendly and helpful. It was a really great..."

Haven Bahr

"Had the jalapeno poppers and the clam chowder fries!! First time having Clam Chowder Fries and certainly won't be my last. Absolutely delicious!!..."

Trinity Reynolds

"To be honest! Overall it's was great! Everything has 5 stars except the service. I'd only say this because we needed the bill so we can pay for it..."

Cheap Mvs

"I have to say this was the best food I’ve had in a very long time! The fish and chips were amazing and the clam chowder is by far the best I’ve..."

Charity Comstock

"I opted for outdoor seating, it was a little cool but they had outdoor heating, and were able to be seated right away. The wait staff were friendly..."

Christina Warden

"Great patio to sit on. Food was very good and so was the..."

Bill Elliott

"We were looking for a New place to try and get good fish n chips and clam chowder and THIS DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Fish and the tartar sauce was..."

Melissa Hickerson

"Probably the best clam chowder restaurant and BBQ ever. I know that the calm chowder was the best I have ever tasted and the fish and chips was..."

Tareq Barakzoy

"We did takeout a couple of times during our stay and we always enjoyed it. The other day before we left Pismo we decided to dine out on the patio and..."

Mike Dasher

"The chowder was delicious and the staff were great. Prices were..."

Allis Graham

"This place was AMAZING! The clam chowder was out of this world. Out of the 4 people at the table 3 of us had it and we all agreed it was the best..."

Dre A

"First time here. Came on Labor Day Sunday. We meant to go across the street to the more popular chowder place, but it was like an hour and a half..."

Carl Valdez

"Brad’s surprisingly only had a 15-20 minute wait on a Friday night during spring break at about 7:15pm at night. The food was superb and amazing...."

Patricia Stoddard

"The clam chowder was excellent. We were seated quickly. Our waiter made good suggestion about the menu and was very nice. Our food came out quickly...."

Margo Taylor

"We come here every few months just to eat. Delicious food and the service is great. You can't pick a favorite meal. Everything on the menu is..."

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Flagship

81/100 (1149 ratings)

"We had EXCELLENT FOOD and our Waitress Rachel provided EXCELLENT Customer service! I had the Shrimp Boil with CAJUN SEASONING and Garlic Butter..."

Rick Patterson

"Great place for all ages groups. Big time nautical theme, with pirate statues, deep sea fish, and a dining area in a boat hull. All of this is on top..."

Michael Colo

"Atmosphere was very pleasant. You can see the ocean from window area. Love the boat that's in the middle of the restaurant, yup a boat ⛵ lol. We..."

C Kama

"The service was great and the crab was really delicious. I liked how the table was set up with a flag to notify a waiter when you needed help. The..."

Candice Hefley

"Garlic and Cajun butter, yes please! Make sure to get the cheddar biscuits, too. All tasty goodness. Need to come back to dine during the day to..."

Tara Vinson

"Good service with a wide range of selections & prices. Kids eat for $2.99 on Tuesdays & got to pick a prize from the treasure chest. They also have a..."

Nicholas Dhuyvetter

"Ambiance was great. Our server Sequoia was excellent. The clam chowder was to die for, calamari app very good. The fish tacos were buried in cabbage..."

Daniel Aikin

"Being a local, I like to check out the new stuff around here often when they open to see if they're consistent enough to bring my friends. Flagship..."

Ed Parra

"Cocoanut crusted salmon was delicious!! They also serve kettle chips and we had 2 servings..day bomb. Especially after a beautiful hike at Montana de..."

Leilani Sandoval

"Usually I like to wait until I've visited a place a few times before I post a review, you know, for consistency. But since there were 4 of us in our..."

Deeann K

"This restaurant is simply fantastic. We had amazing service, highly helpful, with a great seafood and "landfood" selection. The atmosphere is..."

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"Best catfish I’ve ever had. Leon is an awesome chef. I can’t wait to try the meatloaf. Of course we love going to Flagship for the great..."

Bobbi Serreno

"Great food. Great fish n chips: hot and tender fish. Fries are large, light texture with nice starchy..."

Kelly Jackson

"Beautiful view. Great food and excellent service. We will be back...."

Mindi James

"Excellent restaurant. Class views of ocean, lovely friendly staff. Had the full stack pancakes, with coffee!! 5 stars without..."

Shane k

"We just drove down to the coast just to have dinner and we came from the valley my husband and I will definitely drive there again..great customer..."

Cecelia Serna

"Great food, great service, great view. Fantastic memories..."

Cheyenne AvonABQ

"Great food with a fun atmosphere. The staff is cheerful and helpful. Love the unique way of calling the server with a..."

Cody Babcock

Spyglass Inn Restaurant

81/100 (2248 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I was traveling up the coast and decided to spend the night in Pismo Beach. I found a good deal online for the Spyglass Inn. After getting settled in..."

Tom Lang

"Friendly service, great views, and good food. Fettuccine Alfredo: 9/10 Nachos: 8/10 Handcut fries: 9/10 House Margarita:..."

Shubhangi Taneja

"The food that we ordered was just okay. The service was very good but the location and ambiance was..."

Lolo O Tab Penn

"Stopped by for celebration drinks and a bite to eat. We were seated on the patio and had a million dollar view. The service was Topps! Drinks were..."

Grampa Fornia (G. Fornia)

"This is the most lovely place! A Shell Beach Gem. My friend & I were looking for a late breakfast at 11:00 on a Monday. I remembered Spyglass from..."

Lori Morse

"I grew up in the area, I love the view.and there's great motels next door and all less than 20 feet to the beach. This time we picked up two salads..."

Justin David Myers

"Must see ..Dinner at sunset by the water. The views set the mood for a unique experience and stunning views at that. We were blessed to be able to go..."

Teri Pressnell

"If you want good seafood food and good sea views these will suit. You don't see people in suits though, you see people in board shorts, Hawaiian..."

JP B

"Amaaaaaazzzzzing! Rooms are spacious, clean and good looking. Service was super! The hot jacuzzi outside was our salvation from the cold. Would..."

Polina Vaysberg

"Older bar but great bartenders , food was good and the view was amazing!! Met a really cool local guy who told us a lot about Pismo's history. Very..."

Michelle Valles

"Wow! So lucky, we stopped on the corner to get gas after leaving The Cliffs hotel. Everything we had was great! Good food, good prices, clean..."

Tonya Plant

"Loved the scenery, have a cocktail in a to-go cup and admire our beautiful California coastline with a warm summer..."

Anton Lekocevic

"Great restaurant on Shell Beach! They got us in immediately on a Friday evening and sat us on their beautiful outside patio with the appropriate..."

Stacy L

"The BEST omlette I have EVER had, hands down. So good! Paired with delicious Sunset Mimosa and it made for an excellent..."

Devon Chenoweth

"This is one of my favorite places in Pismo Beach. We go here quite often and it’s always excellent. Today was no exception. Our waitress, Patricia,..."

Debbie

Pismo Fish & Chips & Seafood Restaurant

80/100 (2406 ratings)

Lobster Roll Sandwich

Calamares

Clam Strips and Chips

Salmon

Award Winning Clam Chowder

Chowder

Coconut Shrimp

Onion Ring Tower

Famous White Cod & Chips

Fish & Chips

Strawberry Shortcake

Award Winning House-Made Clam Chowder

Deep Fried Cheesecake

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Jose was our server and he was amazing! We had the “World Famous Chowder”. My mom and I have traveled 2100 miles tasting chowder in northern Ca..."

Michele Chamberlain

"The food was delicious and people were very friendly. We asked a bowl with a hot water to warm up the formula for our child and they kindly helped us..."

Alex B

"What a wonderful meal! The clam chowder and Fish & Chips lived up to its fame. The Cod was particularly delicious and filling. A special shout-out..."

Adonis

"Pismo Fish & Chips was amazing. After a long day at work it was just the place to relax and unwind. The service was outstanding, and huge thanks to..."

Peter Kaffen

"Awesome selection of fish & seafood. Originally made plans for a place on the boardwalk, but upon passing by and seeing the menu in the window,..."

Rob DenBoer

"We come here every time we come to Pismo, sometimes multiple times in the trip!Great food, great Service! The place is a very relaxing environment...."

Johnathan Santos

"The fried clams, fish and chips are the absolute best !!! Lynette our server was awesome. True seaside charm. Clam chowder should be award..."

J Stacy

"Simplified review. Food was good. Not special. Not bad. Customer service no issues. Ambience is beach side. Fish and chips you don't get much for..."

Joseph Tran

"My family has called this the flying Dutchman since I was just a baby. Now 27 years old and it is still one of my all time favorite restaurants of..."

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"going thru the town and decided to stay the night and have dinner. Googled this place and turns out it's a great place to..."

Rebecca C

"Pretty good shrimp. Fried fish is just average - felt a bit dry and not seasoned enough. The staff is super friendly and the prices are affordable...."

Cain L

"My daughter and I ordered a spread. The food was so good and Whitney the waitress was great. Old school decor and the place got busy. We love Pismo..."

Jennifer Atkinson

"Went with my family, and the staff was very friendly! Really close to the beach so we just walked our way there when we got hungry! They have options..."

Chalupa Supreme

"Fast and friendly service. Great fish options and..."

Lana M.

"Little local diner that has great service ! They quickly acknowledged me and my partner and were very attentive. I can’t remember the waiter but he..."

Sandra Farias

"Food & service was great. Our family had the clam chowder bowl, fish & chips, chicken strips & the fried scallops. It was all delicious. This is..."

Kathy Ruiz

"The best fish and chips I've had in years, hands down! It's spectacularly tasty! I do wish they had real English chips rather than fries, but the..."

Ron Lynch

Marisol At The Cliffs

79/100 (1332 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"One of our absolute favorites! We always visit when we are in the area. Great service and delicious food. The outdoor seating area has a beautiful..."

Kelly Rasp

"I read a few reviews and except one person, who should not go eat out with all the food restrictions she mentioned, they were positive. We came for..."

G B

"The food was good as well as the service. I gave the food a 4 star rating because the rib eye steak was salty and the chicken breast was with bone in..."

Lourdes Espinoza

"Great place for breakfast with lovely ocean views and a cozy fireplace to sit next to if you like. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Food came out..."

Helen Arens

"I had a wonderful experience this morning that included not only great service from my waitress Abbey, but from all the team members at this..."

Tamara Russell

"Eating at Marisol at the Cliffs made the vacation stay at the adjacent hotel, The Cliffs, convenient. We ate breakfast outside overlooking the bluff...."

Shawn Jones

"Excellent restaurant!! Delicious food! Beautiful view! Superb service! I have now visited and enjoyed Marisol on three occasions. Each visit was..."

Alan Harlow

"Outstanding Pismo beach hotel and spa. The entire staff has been so wonderful and friendly. Our family enjoyed the immaculately clean and well..."

JC Garcia

"My son-in-law recommended that we stop by Marisol’s for a drink. From the moment we walked in, to the service from our waiter was first class. I..."

Esther Mata

"Always very good. Pricy but delicious. Views are second to..."

Jim C

"I went for a glass of wine & charcuterie board, but both were great and views & vibes were..."

Becky Tucker

"I would give the service 100 stars if I could. AJ was incredible. My daughter has a peanut allergy and he remembered that from our last time dining..."

Meagan Nolan

"The nachos are so filling be sure you share it! And the drinks so..."

Krystal

"Located as part of the hotel complex we ate dinner here during our stay. Amazing food that would bring us back again. Table time is limited to 2..."

Alex “Breezy Dad” Buchanan

"Really enjoyed it here! We started out with the calamari and cheeseboard. Both good. Presentation on the cheeseboard was nice as well. My husband..."

Angel Gillingham

"Thank-you! This was a very nice place to relax after a stressful day! The clam chowder cup was amazing and so good I almost ordered the bowl. ..."

Phil Ortiz

"Had drinks and appetizers. We sat outside. Our waiter/ waitress was very attentive. The view was beautiful. The drinks are pretty good. The food..."

guerrero t

"We stayed at the Cliff and Spa resort in Pismo Beach and wanted to try out the hotel restaurant for lunch. It turned out to be a great choice to have..."

regis kwong

"A very relaxing environment and the food is scrumptious. The waiter was very hospitable and kind. I and my wife are return..."

Jay King

F. Mclintocks Saloon & Dining House

78/100 (3684 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This restaurant is so Fantastic! I've been many times with my family in the past 30 years and I've been by myself. Even when I went by myself for..."

Tammilynn

"Went for thanksgiving and the food was good. The turkey dinner my girlfriend has was full of bones and not much meat at all. She was very..."

danny coronado

"Always a fun time and full belly at Big (and little) McLintocks! The atmosphere is like being at the family ranch, very friendly and festive. They..."

Zachary Johnson

"This review is specifically for Thanksgiving lunch. This was some of the best Thanksgiving food I ever ate. People ordered different things but..."

Eric Schild

"Ribeye steaks cooked medium well and so flavorful serve with mashed potatoes…so👍. Had a side of Broccolini with a fine glass wine 🍷. The..."

Greg Garrett

"Good ole western atmosphere !!! Fun light heart folks working there and providing great service. They're very accommodating if you have a picky..."

Ray Davis

"It's a big place, so there is seating everywhere. The scenery inside makes you feel like we are in a huge cabin out in the woods somewhere. The staff..."

jordan ward

"Came back to McLintocks for the first time in years. DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! our server was great. even the water server was great. my wife and i..."

Don Seto

"Tonight was my first visit and it was a hit! The staff here are all so kind and so fun, especially our server Tawnya! She did such an amazing job and..."

Sarah Danielson

"It was delicious! I appreciated the live music, the girl doing covers was really good. Our waitress went above and beyond for us, very kind and even..."

Renee Tagalicod

"I love places like this. It seems like restaurants like this are getting harder and harder to find. Great ambience. Excellent food, with lots of..."

Rick Loera

"Porterhouse for 2 at $85 is a little stiff but having to add $6 to get beans and potatoes is clearly over the top. Food was great-cooked as..."

Paul McClintic

"Cannot thank Jay and his staff enough. Him, manager Ashley, and the rest of them helped make our wedding day special. Helped us feed 30 family..."

Christian Ratliff

"Everything was wonderful except the follow through when I told staff I was gluten sensitive. I had to ask 2 staff members to clarify if the au jus..."

Valerie Lyon

"I had the best Prime Rib here. See yall..."

Frank White

"This place is everything I remember as a kid! Famous blindfolded water refills on your head, a toy from the saddlebag for the kids, and onion rings..."

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