Dining
Voted the county’s “Best Breakfast” over 15 times. Open every day from 6am-3pm. Serving up a huge selection of classic breakfast and lunch items as well as vegetarian, gluten free and vegan options. We’ll see you there! Located at 964 Higuera St. in Downtown SLO, louisasplace.com, (805) 541-0227
Try some fantastic local boutique wines of the Central Coast in the wine shop. Enjoy an intimate French-influenced dinner in the restaurant. Serving only the best organic meats and produce. Dinner 5-9 p.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wine Bar open 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 788 Main St., Cambria, madelinescambria.com, (805) 927-4175
Handmade organic fair trade chocolates right here in SLO. An excellent choice of gifts for friends, family and for yourself! Enjoy a delicious truffle, cup of hot chocolate or a chocolate shake while you shop. Mon–Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. -7 p.m., Closed Sundays. 1445 Monterey St, mama-ganache.com, (805) 782-9868
Fresh seafood, wood grilled steaks, & gourmet pizzas served in a converted old saloon with contemporary country decor. 416 S. Main St., (805) 434-3204
Read more about McPhee’s Grill in Templeton, CA in the San Luis Obispo County Visitors Guide: https://www.slovisitorsguide.com/templeton/mcphees-grill-cut
Cozy, casual, comfortable! Gourmet sandwiches, salads, burgers, steaks, stir fry, desserts. Outdoor seating available. Open daily 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. (Friday & Saturday til 9 p.m.). Downtown, 1214 Pine Street, odysseyworldcafe.com, (805) 237-7516
Experience Chef Andre’s artistry with flavors. The menu changes with the seasons, focusing on French cuisine and the freshest seafood. Classics are given a permanent spot. Downtown at 1032 Pine St. pasoterra.com, call for reservations, seating is limited. (805) 227-4100
Handcrafted, super-premium ice cream served in a Wonka-inspired Wonderland. Peruse our giant, magical wall of flavors and find the ice cream of your dreams! Open late. 860 Higuera St., docburnsteins.com, (805) 548-1986
The owners have been serving award-winning pizza in a cozy Alaskan atmosphere since 1988. Munch on peanuts and toss your shells on the floor. Try the Reindeer Sausage! They also have a gluten-free crust option. Sun-Thurs: 11-9 p.m. / Fri & Sat: till 10 p.m., 104 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande, klondikepizza.com, (805) 481-5288
Located at the State Park Marina it’s the best kept secret on the Central Coast. Seafood dinners, such as fresh fish, steamers and fish and chips. Meatloaf served Thursday nights. Lunch daily starting at 11 a.m., dinner Thursday-Sunday 4 – 8:30 p.m. Located across the street from the State Park Campground entrance. (805) 772-1465
Casual outside waterfront dining. Fresh fare & comfort food for breakfast, lunch & sunset dinners. Fresh seafood with south of the border selections and clam chowder bread bowls. Open daily. Take out too. Pet friendly & WiFi. 699 Embarcadero #6, (805) 772-8988
Award-winning clam chowder, best tri-tip sandwiches in SLO County, BBQ Buffalo Clams. Dine inside or on the patio. 1 block from the ocean. 209 Pomeroy, Downtown Pismo Beach, (805) 773-6165
Antipasti, hand crafted pastas, generous main courses and truly inspired desserts, such as Chef Varia’s famous tiramisu. The highest quality and freshest foods. Open weekdays for lunch & dinner. Open Sat. & Sun. for dinner at 5:30 p.m. 943 Spring St. Call for reservations. (805) 237-0600
Cambria Pines Lodge-Wood Fired Pizza Night-Join us nightly from 5-7:30- visit cambriapineslodge.com for information about all our social distancing events! 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, cambriapineslodge.com, (805) 927-4200
Read more in the Cambria Travel Guide: https://www.slovisitorsguide.com/cities/cambria-travel-guide