TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated September 2024

"Ordered for pick up for the first time. Meet lovers pizza was off the hook. Wow so much toppings and great tasting pizza. I love a good pie. This one..."

Caro Barrios

Jordan Terry

"This place is great, and has been for many years. The signature BBQ sauce they make is great and really sets apart their food. The BBQ pulled pork..."

Ern

"I have not found a better BBQ rib place anywhere. The ribs have a great smokey flavor. The garlic fries are so tasty! I can't wait to go back and..."

Stephanie D

"The smoked ribs are delicious, also the baked beans, coleslaw & corn muffins with apple butter so delicious, pick original barbecue sauce or sweet..."

Karen Manley

"Decided to check this place out before we went to the beach, and certainly weren't disappointed. Food came exceptionally fast, and tasted great! My..."

Daniel Flud

"Great place to have a bite to eat! Service was great & we didnt have to wait long to receive our food. I got a tri-tip sandwich w/ bbq sauce (the..."

Kathy Ruiz

"What an absolute awesome dinner and fun experience we had at Mo's! The food was most, tasty and downright delicious!!! Right on the main drag as you..."

Stacy Lee Ferguson

"The meat was absolutely fabulous, no doubt. The lime chicken tacos need some improvement on its delivery, possibly shredded chicken??? Too chunky on..."

Ryan Gaunt

"Good food! I saw a sign which read..."MO don't know fish MO don't know chowder...MO knows Smoked meat" You walk in and you can smell the smoked meat...."

Theresa McKinneyLawrence Harris

"When you're done with the clam chowder and you're ready for some solid food make sure you stop by Mo's Smokehouse BBQ close to the Pismo Beach Pier...."

dan jobe

"Service was good, food was even better, didn’t think I could ever feel that way about food. My mouth was watering while eating and my eyes closed..."

Rosalio

"Retro rustic decor, excellent eats. Had the tri tip sandwich, BBQ chicken salad, and cornbread. Split among two. Yumazing. Large portions,..."

Cheryl Miller

"They have the best BBQ ribs and..."

christian gizelle mendoza

"Came here again to try the three different sauces for their 3/4 slab and was not disappointed. We forgot to mention which sides we wanted but they..."

Samantha Vang

"Shared a full bbq pork rib combo with three people and it was plenty! Side of garlic fries, and 1 kids chicken strips for 2 kids. The portion sizes..."

Itsatash Whit

Cool Cat Cafe

83/100 (4029 ratings)

Bacon Cheeseburger with Fries

Baked potato

Tuna

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Sandwiches

Adult Milkshake

Clam Chowder Bread Bowl

Cheeseburger

Basket of Onion Rings

3 Fish and Chips with Sweet Potatoes Fries

Clam Chowder Topped with Lobster

Wheelchair Accessible

"During our recent Pismo trip, my wife and I enjoyed a nice dinner at Cool Cat Cafe. With a cool '50's diner motif, the Cool Cat Cafe boasts many menu..."

Rory Benedict

"I loved the atmosphere, the service was good, even though the place was busy, but the food was fast. The burgers were good, their breaded calamari..."

badih nassar

"Great little beach side Cafe! The food was surprisingly good for what it appeared. I had the blackened Mahi Mahi and everything on the plate was..."

Kade Calico

"This place is pretty good. Whenever I go I go with a decent sized group of friends and there's never been an extremely long wait for food. I normally..."

Zach Roper

"A very fun retro diner restaurant in the heart of Pismo. Super kid-friendly with a decent kids' menu. We went on a Sunday for lunch and didn't have..."

Alicia Marin

"The food was shockingly good. I recommend the Don Ho burger, Lahaina Luna chicken sandwich and the fries. The service was fast and..."

Allison Vennerberg

"Very cool place to make a stop over. Food's very excellent. Big thanks to Cola for the..."

Therence Tarahu

"We had a great dinner at cool cat ! Got the clam chowder in the bread bowl , amazing !! Also got the Hawaiian burger , super tasty ! If you’re..."

Salvador Valença

"Cute retro vibes to this restaurant. The staff was very inviting and friendly. The chili was amazing and I highly recommend it. It was very filling...."

Tina P.

"I had a hankering for a good burger. I heard the hype around this place, so I decided to give it a try. The Bonanza burger was terrific, fries..."

Gregory Shinkles

"Their clam chowder in bread bowl is tasty. I added chopped green onion on top, and onion rings on the side. Fish and chips are good, too. Parking can..."

Esther A

"Was a fun place to eat food was great ! We Will eat there again I am not a big fish eater 😜 but this one was good and the breading was a thin..."

Mary Avila

"When someone says: “want a shake?” My answer is an ecstatic: “Absolutely!” So I keep things simple. Western chicken sandwich, and the..."

Josh Studios

"Super delicious food and great staff! The Duke burger was on point..."

Michelle Bertelsen

"Everything was great! Even though they were seemingly busy, we easily got in for a table for two. Our server and host were friendly and the food very..."

Arielle Teager

"I cannot believe that I have ignored this location and walked past it several times I am ashamed of myself. I thought it was just a whatever spot but..."

Yollies Artistic Life

"This place is on fire! It has an amazing burgers with a LOT of vegetables inside. When I’m saying a lot it felt like someone really cared about my..."

Lidor Bracha

"The food is pretty delicious. The fish and chips were very tasty and the fish was perfectly crisp to my taste. I also like the burgers but you have..."

Elvin Chen

Marisol At The Cliffs

83/100 (1303 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

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

"Outstanding service and shout out to Casey the GM and Andrew the waiter. Was a mix up in reservations and we got a table at the sports bar instead of..."

Dorit Grueber

"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

Ventana Grill

83/100 (8261 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had lunch at Ventana Grill today in Pismo Beach and you won’t find a better restaurant for a view of the Pacific Ocean on the Central Coast then..."

Jason S

"Love this place. Food tastes like the chief likes food and wants to share what he likes with others. Nachos were great! Good seasoning in the meat..."

Jeremy Lockwood

"Talk about service with a smile!! Some places go out of their way to accommodate your requests, but Ventana Grill goes beyond that and they do it..."

Israel Madera

"We loved the Ventana Grill so much that we went twice during our visit to Pismo! The Ventana Grill is a two-story building nestled into the..."

Rory Benedict

"Service was impeccable our waitress was so helpful and friendly! Food was wonderful !I got the catch of the day salmon. I will say the best I’ve..."

jayme brown

"The location of this restaurant is outstanding with the endless ocean views are mesmerising ! Came for a team dinner, had a reservation so got a..."

Aditya Mehta

"Went to three different reservations. The sopes are great, the halibut ceviche is fresh, quesabirria tacos are great, and the enchiladas are..."

susana vigil

"#1 I DONT understand the negative review at all. #2 SERVICE- April our server was outstanding. She was friendly, efficient, knowledgeable and clearly..."

John E

"The service & food was great… it’s a beautiful place with an awesome ocean view. I did think it was kinda strange that the place was virtually..."

Phyllis Leclair

"We ate here on our wedding night and then again on our 1st wedding anniversary. Food is amazing and the view is breathtaking. Bar tenders are..."

Trinity Reynolds

"My favorite restaurant on the Central Coast. Always top shelf food, never disappointed. The service is always superior. The restaurant is hanging on..."

Michael Conley

"We had our company Christmas dinner here last night. The service was amazing, the bar was a great place to hang out while we waited for the rest of..."

Josh Erdman

"Decent place right by the Pismo beach. Great location and seating. Food was okay overall. Salsa was great but too much on saltier side. Chicken..."

Vaish “Siso” C

"My boyfriend and I had a great dinner experience here! My server Maddy was on top of everything , we got a sunset view and the food was amazing very..."

E C

"What a beautifully located place this restaurant is in, fantastic views by the window side. The food top notch, the service was commendable too, our..."

Rakesh Talwar

"I admit, I was skeptical. Despite all the great reviews, we drove 2 1/2 hours to eat here and I wasn’t sure that it would live up to our..."

Veronica Montoya

"We typically visit the same places when we are in Pismo, but decided to try something different. My husband and I went for lunch and enjoyed it so..."

Juanita Hernandez Rodriguez

"Can't beat the view here at VG! We started with cocktails, the jalapeno margarita, and coconut mojito were both tasty. For some reason, the wine by..."

Claudia Phillips

Honeymoon Cafe

83/100 (1054 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our favorite breakfast spot in Pismo. We always make it a point to eat here for breakfast, when we’re in town. Food is unique. Staff are friendly...."

Garrett Henson

"Perfect place - has something delicious for everyone. I’m more of a light breakfast person so I got the honeymoon bagel YUM. Bagel was delicious..."

Paige Jeschke

"Delicious clean eating food, highly recommend! Staff was friendly and all menu items were fantastic! Will be coming..."

Spenser Bruce

"Good food and good service. Liked the food and the place. The service was good and the person assisted to get the best vegetarian option available...."

K Shah

"My Boo Thangs and I stopped by on vacation and we all loved it here! The avocado 🥑 toast is mind blowing 🤤 I'm still craving it 2 weeks later...."

Lady HAKA

"Awesome breakfast joint. Cute cafe, reasonably priced, lots of seating outside. Staff members are awesome and super nice. Would definitely recommend..."

Yannic

"Wow! Great find. Part of my family is vegan and vegetarian. Honeymoon Cafe had lots of delicious options. Great atmosphere. Friendly people. Highly..."

Michael Mosby

"Had an amazing scrumptious meal at this beautiful cafe in Pismo beach. The smoothie was healthy and delicious. I had an avocado toast with eggs and..."

Lisa HD

"If you want delicious food, variety of smoothies, coffee and yummy pastries this is the best place to be in Pismo Beach. The service staff was..."

Malka K

"My sons and I had the nicest breakfast at Honeymoon Cafe. The atmosphere is very inviting and relaxed and the employees that we interacted with were..."

Amanda Root

"Super food and excellent customer service. Always nice when the check out counter tells you your awesome..."

Alan Aim

"Wide and yummy healthy.. and tasty too selection. Staffed well with a large happy and helpful team to keep things moving in this understandably..."

Ashley B

"Great place for breakfast. Lots of coffees and food to choose from. Great atmosphere. Pig pen on spinach tortilla was delicious! Service is fast and..."

Mircea

"I am strictly vegan for dietary reasons and by choice. I ordered the Buddha Burger which is listed as vegan by default, but upon asking I was told..."

intoishun

"I got the green eggs and ham and they were so delicious. The had great options for my picky eater son. They also identify dairy free items and have..."

Alysia Lyons

"Great food! I’m not one to complain which is why I’m leaving 5 stars. But please do better on your Togo orders. I called at 10am, got placed on a..."

Joshua Wheat

Rosa's Italian Restaurant

83/100 (2696 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My wife and I were vacationing in Pismo Beach for a few days and wanted some good Italian food. We came across Rosa’s and they did not disappoint!..."

James Pauley

"Absolutely pet friendly and love everything about this place. We were passing by and looking for pet friendly restaurant, besides bar and grills...."

Nikki Mohan

"Rosa's serves delicious food with attentive service. I had the Pesce of the day, swordfish and my husband had the Summer Pasta special. They both..."

Sharon

"We had a wonderful dinner. The service wasn't the greatest but after I asked our server to please clear some of the used plates before our meal it..."

Reylynn Darling

"Rosa's is one our very favorites in our area! Always a fine dining experience all around. We have tried so many dishes and have loved them all. Their..."

Zachary Johnson

"Out of towner review: Great local Italian restaurant with made-from-scratch options. So many delicious entrees to choose from, it was hard making a..."

Josh

"Loved my experience here. It was me and my girlfriend and my daughter first time. We got the bruschetta for an appetizer. I got the the chicken..."

VictorGreen Official

"Great ambiance! We had vegetarian pizza and desserts and both were delicious. The bread they gave at the start was fresh and super good, we loved it...."

Neha Khisty

"TL;DR it had me at the bread...and everything else. Good food with generous servings justifies the price ($$$). We wanted to have dinner at..."

Transuranic Elements

"Had a wonderful dinner with the legendary and humble Chef Doug. Food was fantastic and Skyler and her team attended to our every need. Top notch..."

Ron Lovell

"I ate there a week ago for lunch with a friend, and the food and service were exceptional. I loved the California Pasta - a vegetarian dish - and I'm..."

Caity McCardell

"Excellent all the way around. Loved the meatball appetizer. The Chicken piccata and lasagna ( Simple multiple layers of pasta and ricotta) was..."

Shawn Moe

"We got two appetizers including the burrata and I can't remember the other one and my fiance got the chicken parmesan and I got the chicken piccata...."

Fern Dahlstrom

"Very attentive and friendly service to begin the meal. We had the best server who provided all the specials by memory. The prosciutto wrapped..."

N RDBS

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..."

Freedom Ropes

Scotty's Bar & Grill

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Just a nice friendly place to meet friends and relax. Started my Birthday celebration here. Great service and..."

Janet Chavez

"Drinks and food where amazing! Awsome staff and..."

Preston “Pdog” Johnson

"The fish tacos were awesome and they gave me an extra tortilla, one corn and one flour. It was pretty yummy and the company, cousins over here..."

michele valdivieso

"My Sister just moved to Pismo a couple months ago and she has been wanting to try all the local places. Scotty's has been on her list and I am in..."

Krissy Bann

"Friendly service, great atmosphere, decent prices, great food! Their fish tacos are amazing!!! I will go back every time I am in pismo!! The waitress..."

Ami Machovsky

"I use to go to this Sports Bar 2 years ago. I then moved out of state. I returned to CA and returned to Scotty's to watch the Rams play on Sunday. I..."

Lisa Martin

"This was the best corned beef & cabbage I've ever had! It was delicious! And the place was so nice, quiet, excellent service, I can't wait to go..."

Susan Evans

"Good food and great atmosphere. All the staff were fantastic and they all were genuinely interested in making our time there the best that it could..."

John McKenzie

"When Scotty sold it I was nervous to go back in. But I have to tell you their fish tacos are the best in the entire universe. The waitstaff is..."

Jean Steel

"Husband and I came for the first time for lunch. I got the tri tip panini and he got the sauteed mushroom burger. Both were very delicious! Staff was..."

A Vargas

"In Baltimore where I was born, is a place called Mount Washington Tavern. I have found a piece of home in Scotty's. The atmosphere, the food, the..."

Don Plitt

"It is bang on Pismo location. Good place to have ice cream. It was crowded there's of memorial day weekend. Best part is that they have 10-15 mins..."

Simran Singh

"Was very nice atmosphere. Had to pop in to catch my Cowboys game. Happy hour specials all day Sunday. Get there early during football..."

Allan Dunham

"The service was great but the food was INCREDIBLE! the fried calamari was y favorite, the ribs were delicious as well. This is a must go to..."

Cass Nicoya

"I’m absolutely sad seeing Scottys going down hill. The current owners aren’t interested on investing any money on maintaining what was a thriving..."

Mike C

Brad's Restaurant

82/100 (2805 ratings)

Fish and Chips 4 Piece

Clam Chowder Bread Bowls

Denver Omelette w Country Potatoes

Senior Tri Tip Steak Dinner

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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Pizmo Cafe

82/100 (1333 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had a delicious meal here celebrating our anniversary. We came on a Sunday night and it was packed. While we waited for our table two separate..."

Suze Collins

"Ok…wow this is the spot! The food is incredible!! Thank goodness because we ate at a few other places on this popular stretch and this place..."

Robert Leicht

"It’s a small cozy pizza pasta place. It’s clean and neat. The menu is good enough to serve vegetarian and meat options. We had the bruschetta and..."

Sneha Mirajkar

"Pizmo Cafe on a Monday night was busy but worth the wait! There is indoor and outdoor seating but chose inside because it was getting chilluly. The..."

Angie Aguirre

"Came here for my daughters 18th birthday dinner. They don’t take reservations but I called ahead and they had tables ready for all 18 of us! The..."

Erin Evans

"You cannot go wrong with this spot yes it is a little bit pricey if you try to get a larger pizza but you can also get a normal sized pizza and..."

Yollies Artistic Life

"Very nice cafe. I had never ordered from here before but we ordered twice during our vacation because the pizza was so amazing. Gentleman at front..."

Mike Dasher

"Awesome food and local drinks! I ordered the lizard something IPA and was not disappointed. Others ordered the Sea food pasta, veggie pasta and the..."

Mayuresh Dani

"Good solid Italian meals. Had the shrimp alfredo and linguine clams. Probably would have been enough for four people but we both scarf down our..."

Jeff Jost

"First time at Pizmo Cafe, and it did not disappoint. Cheese pizza was..."

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