Best restaurants near me in Avila Beach, CA

Birthday lunch with friends on Thursday lunch time! Very friendly welcoming staff and went above and beyond to let us pick easiest accessible table for elders! Sat in large booth closest to patio, was too windy today to enjoy outside but nice location just inside door! We had a Turkey club and fries ,eggs Benedict and a Filet mignonette burrito, all were very good and fresh! We also shared some local wine and the waitress brought me a larger complimentary dessert of Ice cream with strawberry sauce on a soft vanilla cake and fresh berries on the plate, Everything was super delicious and fun and a very lovely celebration 🎉 Thanks Marisol, your the best w a Million Dollar view to boot 😎

Service was a bit slow at the beginning

We came in for lunch with a party of 9 and were seated without a wait. Our server was friendly and took our drink orders shortly after we were seated. Everyone enjoyed their entrees and sides - sand dabs, shrimp tacos, clam chowder, shrimp salad, salmon salad, sweet potato fries, pineapple slaw were all wonderful! We all appreciated the separate checks and we will be back to try other entrees on the menu!

Ventana Grille is a place to enjoy ocean views, delicious food with excellent service!

A Hidden Gem with Amazing Service and Flavors I had such a lovely experience at The Gardens of Avila Restaurant that I had to share! From the moment we arrived, the peaceful and quiet environment made it easy to relax and enjoy the evening. It’s a perfect spot if you’re looking to unwind and indulge a beautiful meal without the hustle and bustle of a louder dining scene. It was a great place to celebrate my mother in law's birthday. What really made our visit stand out was our wonderful waiter, Tyler. He was warm, attentive, and genuinely made us feel taken care of. Tyler even made us a delicious fresh strawberry lemonade—so refreshing, with just the right balance of sweet and tart. Honestly, it was one of the best lemonades I've ever had! For our meal, we ordered the short ribs and pasta, and both dishes were absolutely incredible. The short ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and full of rich, savory flavor, and the pasta was perfectly cooked and beautifully seasoned. You can really tell that a lot of care goes into the food here. Overall, this place exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for a peaceful, charming spot with excellent food and exceptional service. We look forward to returning for other special occasions.