From family style dining to an exotic food experience, Oceano and Pismo Beach's restaurants satisfy a wide spectrum of culinary cravings -- even those of the discriminating foodie. Many restaurants feature coastal seafood dishes as well as casual California-style dining at a great value.

AJ Spurs Saloon & Dining Hall

1760 El Camino Real, Grover Beach, CA 93433

Old West-style eatery known for its huge top sirloin & other meats cooked over an oak-pit BBQ.

Rock N Roll Diner

1300 Railroad St, Oceano, CA 93445
(805) 473-2040

The Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Grill

1500 W Branch St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

For over 30 years The Quarterdeck has been known throughout the Central Coast and beyond for great food, cocktails, service and atmosphere.

Old Juan's Cantina

649 Pier Ave, Oceano, CA 93445

Old Juan's Cantina was founded on the principles of Familia, Comida, and servicio. John “Old Juan” Verdin believed that these three principles, when combined, created a great eating experience. And if you added a margarita, it only got better! !SALUD! He worked hard to create a restaurant that was family friendly, authentic, and inviting.

Alphy's Adobe Grill

561 Five Cities Dr. Pismo Beach 805-773-0714
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Breakfast, Coffee Drinks, Lunch, Catering. Breakfast everyday from 6:30am-11am, lunch or takeout dinner from 10am-7pm (Sundays 6:30am-3 pm)

Mo's Smokehouse BBQ

221 Pomeroy St. Pismo Beach 805-773-6193
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Eat in or take out. Where great quality and service are our priorities. 11:30 am-8 pm

Scotty's Bar and Grill

750 Price St. Pismo Beach 805-773-1922

Serving a wide variety of food in a sporty atmosphere. Everything from ribs and steaks to chicken, burgers and specialty dishes such as fajita wraps and fish tacos. Catch the latest game while enjoying a drink at our exquisite bar. 11:30 am-8:30 pm

Garland's Hamburgers

1090 Price St. Pismo Beach 805-773-8001

Delicious burgers, chicken sandwiches, Philly cheese steak sandwiches and more. French fries, deep fried onion rings and zucchini. Milkshakes made with real fruit. 11 am-7 pm with extended summer hours.

Pismo Bowl

277 Pomeroy St. Pismo Beach 805-773-2482
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Pismo Bowl is the place for affordable family fun! It has been family owned and operated since 1939 and is an original Pismo Beach experience. As one of the oldest continually running bowling alleys in California we offer a unique bowling experience that's fun for all ages. Daily 10 am-10 pm. Fri-Sat until midnight

Chop Street

779 Price St. Pismo Beach 805- 295-6497
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Chop Street offers custom chopped salads and wraps consisting of local produce and over 20 home-made dressings. Salads and wraps include the finest quality tri tip steak, chicken, bacon, ham, albacore, and organic tofu. Open daily 11 am-8 pm

Honeymoon Cafe

999 Price St. Pismo Beach 805-773-5646

This nostalgic Pismo Beach café features a full espresso bar, healthy food and gourmet desserts. Relaxed outdoor seating, ambiance and live music. Breakfast specials, sandwiches, salads and fresh-squeezed juices served anytime. Tues-Fri 7 am-3 pm. Sat-Sun 8 am-3 pm. Closed Monday

Hot Shots Cafe

250 Pomeroy St. Pismo Beach 805-773-4542
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Come try our fish and chips specials and shoot some pool. Mon-Thurs 11 am-12 pm. Fri-Sat 11 am -1 am

Penny's All American Cafe

1053 Price St. Pismo Beach 805-773-3776
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Great omelets! Breakfast and lunch served all day. Heated patio. Kids menu. Locally owned and operated. Open Monday-Friday 6am-2pm and Saturday-Sunday 7am-2pm.

Seaside Cafe & Bakery

1327 Shell Beach Rd. Shell Beach 805-773-4360

Quiche daily, sandwiches, fresh pastries, eggs benedict. Mon-Wed 6:30 am-3 pm. Thu-Fri 6:30 am-6 pm. Sat-Sun 7 am-6 pm

Shell Cafe at Pismo Beach

1351 Price St. Pismo Beach 805-773-8300
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Come sample our great tradition of service and great food. Perfect for meetings, banquets, parties … or just the two of you. Belgian waffles, French toast, delicious omelets and more. Incredible view from our patio. Open every day for breakfast and lunch. Open for lunch daily from 8am-3pm, dinner Thursday-Sunday until 8pm.

Zorro's Cafe & Cantina

927 Shell Beach Rd. Shell Beach 805-773-ZORO

Where the locals go! Authentic Mexican specialties, traditional breakfast and lunches also available. Patio dining with heaters. Beer, wine, margaritas. Breakfast & Lunch 7:30 am-3 pm. Dinner 3 pm-9 pm. Call for Winter Hours.

Mei's Chinese Restaurant

1759 Shell Beach Rd. Shell Beach 805-773-2908

Specialties include seafood, lemon chicken, sesame beef. 11am-9pm

Coco's Bakery Restaurant

411 Five Cities Dr. Pismo Beach 805-773-3240

Bakery & restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pies and cakes baked fresh. Gorgeous view. Daily 6:30 am-10 pm. Fri-Sat until 11 pm

Cool Cat Café

198 Pomeroy St. Pismo Beach 805-773-1020

Old fashion 50's Diner, specializing in good ol' Hamburgers. Full bar. Try us! Daily 10:30am - 10:30pm

Denny's

611 Five Cities Dr. Pismo Beach 805-773-1998
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Breakfast served anytime. Great meals, great prices, great desserts, award-winning clam chowder served seven days a week. Junior and senior meals available. Open 24 hrs.

Huckleberry's

300 Five Cities Dr. Pismo Beach 805-773-4117

Breakfast and lunch served. Open 7 am - 3 pm

Lido Restaurant

2727 Shell Beach Rd. Pismo Beach 805-773-8900
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Four-diamond Lido Restaurant and bar offer breathtaking views of the glittering Pacific Ocean. Featuring coastal wine country cuisine, the Lido showcases a bounty of local and organic ingredients prepared with world-class culinary style. An extensive wine list features vintners, some heralded, others awaiting discovery of California's Central Coast appellations. Breakfast 8-11am, Lunch 11am-2pm, Bistro 2-5pm, Dinner 5-9pm (Sun-Thur) & 5-10pm (Fri & Sat)

Marisol's at the Cliffs

2757 Shell Beach Rd. Pismo Beach 805-773-3555
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Marisol at the Cliffs is a three-diamond restaurant. Ocean view/patio dining. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Famous Sunday brunch, cocktail lounge, entertainment. Extensive continental menu, fresh seafood, steaks. Daily for Breakfast/Lunch 7 am-2 pm
Dinner 5-9 pm

SeaVenture Restaurant

100 Ocean View Ave. Pismo Beach 805-773-3463
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SeaVenture Restaurant features contemporary coastal cuisine with a panoramic ocean view for the finest Pismo Beach dining. Inspired by the Edna Valley and Paso Robles wine regions and local culinary artistry, the chef's menu features premium meats and seafood and farm-fresh vegetables for creative bar and dinner selections. Vast selection of Central Californian wines and full bar. Bar and Tapas Open Daily at 4 pm. Dinner Open Daily at 5 pm. Sunday Brunch 10 am-2 pm. Live music on Wednesday evenings. Live music on Sunday afternoons (June – September)

Ventana Grill

2575 Price St. Pismo Beach 805-773-0000
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Embark on the warm, sultry world of Ventana Grill. With an atmosphere that channels the four elements, Ventana Grill immerses guests in the alluring pleasures of a natural world. The stylish dining room sits perched on a coastal bluff, treating guests to an endless view of azure blue and rich red sunsets. Happy Hour 7 days a week from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Dinner is served 7 days a week from 5:30pm to 10:00pm

F. McLintock's Dining House

750 Mattie Rd. Pismo Beach 805-773-1892
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Offers the best in authentic ranch-style cooking and atmosphere teamed up with high-spirited service and genuine western hospitality. Legendary oak-pit barbecued steaks and ribs are the finest, but fresh seafood and salads are a specialty too! Open Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-9pm, Friday 4pm-9:30pm, Saturday 4pm-10pm and Sunday 4pm-9pm. Now offering Happy Hour daily in the bar from 4pm-6pm.

Del's Famous Pizzeria

401 Shell Beach Rd. Shell Beach 805-773-4438
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Serving New York-style pizza, pasta and Italian specialties since 1973. Full-service dining. Carry out and free delivery. Deliciously affordable. Late night snacks and lunch in the summer months. Daily 4 pm-9 pm
Sat-Sun 12 noon-9 pm

Gino's Pizza

539 Five Cities Dr. Pismo Beach 805-556-0939

Pizza, Italian dishes, Monday and Tuesday Spaghetti night $4.95 per person, eat in, take out and free delivery. Daily 11 am-9 pm

Guiseppe's Cucina Italiana

891 Price St. Pismo Beach 805-773-2870
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Southern Italian specialties, wood-fired pizzas, homemade bread, pastas and seafood. Full cocktail bar. Friendly service always. A must when in town. Voted new times best South County Restaurant. Guiseppe's also delivers direct to your door. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 am -3 pm. Dinner Mon-Fri 4:30-10 pm; Fri-Sat until 11 pm.

Guiseppe's Pizza Express

800 Price St. Pismo Beach 805-773-2873

Italian deli and pizza to go. Free delivery to Five Cities. Sun-Thurs 11:30 am-9 pm. Fri-Sat 11am-10 pm

Pezzulos Beach House

2665 Shell Beach Rd. Pismo Beach 805-773-5618

Serving regional Italian cuisine. Fresh seafood, beef, chicken and creative pasta dishes. Tues-Sun 5-9 pm.

PisMo Cafe

270 Pomeroy St. Pismo Beach 805-556-0347

Pizza, Pasta and modern food. Sun-Thurs 11 am-9 pm. Fri-Saturday 11 am-10 pm.

Rosa's Italian Restaurant

491 Price St. Pismo Beach 805-773-0551
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Authentic Italian cuisine, daily seafood specials, fresh bread, daily homemade raviolis, cannelloni, award-winning cioppino. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm. Dinner Sun-Thurs 4-9:30 pm; Fri-Sat until 10 pm.

Sam's Giant Manhattan Pizza

883 Oak Park Blvd. Pismo Beach 805-481-3444

Home of the 30" pizza. Large individual slices, from your hand to your elbow! Fresh salads and hot sandwiches. Weekdays 11 am-10 pm.. Fri-Sat 11 am-11 pm

El Mirador

187 Pomeroy St. Pismo Beach 805-773-1972

Authentic Mexican food and great shrimp cocktail. Sun-Thurs 9 am-9 pm. Fri-Sat 8 am-10 pm

Sabor A Mexico

690 Dolliver St. Pismo Beach 805-773-4447

Here you'll find amazing, home- style dishes of your favorite Mexican meals including flautas, fish tacos, tostadas, burritos and even fried ice cream. Enjoy shrimp, beef, chicken or steak and experience the quality alternative to fast food in downtown Pismo Beach. Open Mon-Thu 10am – 8pm, Fri 10am -9pm, Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 8am-8pm

Tio Alberto's

841 Dolliver St. Pismo Beach 805-773-5996

Great homemade Mexican food for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Made with the freshest Ingredients available. All salsas are made with fresh chile, garlic, tomatoes, onions and cilantro. We do not use lard in anything, including our tortillas. Daily 9 am-9 pm

Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

220 Five Cities Dr. Pismo Beach 805-773-2772

Best margaritas this side of the border. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily specials. Daily 8 am-10 pm

Brad's Restaurant

209 Pomeroy St. Pismo Beach 805-773-6165

Seafood, steak, fish, beer and wine. Breakfast, lunch, dinner served inside or outside on our patio. Open-pit barbecue. Local favorite since 1955. Summer Hours: Sunday – Thursday 8am – 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday 8am – 10pm. Winter Hours: Sunday – Thursday 8am – 8:30pm, Friday & Saturday 8am -9:30pm

Cracked Crab

751 Price St. Pismo Beach 805-773-CRAB
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Serving the finest seafood available in a most casual style. Hours: 11:00am until 9:00pm and 10:00pm Friday and Saturday.

Pismo Fish and Chips

505 Cypress St. Pismo Beach 805-773-2853
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Family-run operation at the same location for over 30 years. Quality seafood at a reasonable price. Fresh seafood market, beer, wine, hamburgers. The fish and chips are yum-ee. Tues-Sun 11 am-8 pm. Fri-Sat-11 am-8:30 pm. Closed Monday.

Splash Cafe

197 Pomeroy St. Pismo Beach 805-773-4653
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World famous clam chowder served in original sourdough bread bowl, fresh steamed clams, fish and chips, burgers, dogs, calamari and lots more! Reasonable prices. Take out available. Mon-Thurs 10 am-7:30 pm. Sat 10 am-9 pm. Sun 10 am-8 pm

Spyglass Restaurant

2703 Spyglass Dr. Shell Beach 805-773-1222
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Lovely ocean-view patio dining. Full menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Appetizers, cocktails, live entertainment. Sun-Thurs 7 am-9 pm. Fri-Sat until 10 pm

Steamers of Pismo

1601 Price St. Pismo Beach 805-773-4711
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Lunch, dinner, seafood, pasta, appetizers, cocktails and entertainment. Lunch Daily 11:30-3:30 pm. Dinner Mon-Thurs 4:30-9 pm; Fri-Sat until 10 pm

Sushi Kokku

581 Five Cities Dr. Pismo Beach 805-556-0500

Value, flavor and variety, all rolled up in one. Authentic sushi and Japanese cuisine. Dine in Sushi, rolls, bowls, tempura, udon, combinations, salads, sides and specials.

Wow Yanagi Sushi

869 Oak Park Blvd. Pismo Beach 805-489-6358
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Fine Japanese cuisine featuring sushi and tempura vegetables. Family recipes. Open for lunch Monday-Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm and dinner Monday-Saturday 5pm-10pm, Sunday 4:30pm-10pm.

Yanagi Sushi & Grill

555 James Way, Pismo Beach 805-773-3535
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Sushi bar, grilled steak, tappan tables. Open 7 days a week. Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pmDinner 5-10 pm

Harry's Night Club and Beach Bar

690 Cypress St. Pismo Beach 805-773-1010
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Contemporary rock bands, dancing nightly, pool tables, 7 TVs, karaoke. One block from the pier in the heart of downtown. 10 am-2 am

The Boardroom Surf Pub

160 Hinds Ave. Pismo Beach 805-295-6222
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Flatbread pizzas, sandwiches, salads, drinkin' food and of course, beer and wine. Live music Wednesday and Saturday nights. Happy hour daily from 4pm-6pm.

Pismo Brewing Company

361 Pomeroy Ave. Pismo Beach 805-295-6200

Constantly rotating line-up of six custom crafted brews and a mouth watering Rootbeer. Open seven days a week from 2pm-10pm.

Thai-Talay

601 Price St. Pismo Beach 805-773-6162