Guidebook for Arroyo Grande
Food Scene
Excellent wood-fired local cuisine. Try a flatbread pizza, any of their specials or gourmet desserts.
134 residents recomanen
Ember Restaurant
1200 E Grand AveExcellent wood-fired local cuisine. Try a flatbread pizza, any of their specials or gourmet desserts.
Cafe Andreini
131 E Branch StGreat local coffee shop with small bites.
Old Village Grill
101 E Branch StTasty burgers, fries and shakes.
Amazing fish tacos, sandwiches and salads. (Try the Whaler Ahi Tuna Sandwich)
6 residents recomanen
Alphy's Broiler
130 Branch StAmazing fish tacos, sandwiches and salads. (Try the Whaler Ahi Tuna Sandwich)
Gina's Italian Cuisine
138 East Branch StreetVery good authentic Italian cuisine.
Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab
114 W Branch StHouse made ice cream in this fun, quaint parlor.
Delicious pizza with a cool, Alaskan basement feel, arcade, throw peanut shells on the ground.
37 residents recomanen
Klondike Pizza
104 Bridge StDelicious pizza with a cool, Alaskan basement feel, arcade, throw peanut shells on the ground.
Tasty specialty cocktails and gourmet burgers at the bar are recommended.
11 residents recomanen
Koberl At Blue
998 Monterey StTasty specialty cocktails and gourmet burgers at the bar are recommended.
Worldy cuisine with a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the SLO creek.
131 residents recomanen
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera StWorldy cuisine with a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the SLO creek.
Ciopinot Seafood Grille
1049 Nipomo StAmazing local seafood, no corkage fee.
Iconic tri-tip sandwiches, great to grab a beer and watch sports.
82 residents recomanen
Firestone Grill
1001 Higuera StIconic tri-tip sandwiches, great to grab a beer and watch sports.
Fun atmosphere with innovative local cuisine and a great brunch.
78 residents recomanen
The Spoon Trade
295 W Grand AveFun atmosphere with innovative local cuisine and a great brunch.
Sister Kitchen
245 W Grand AveBest Thai food, and very beautiful atmosphere.
VERY well known for their clam chowder, but don't miss out on their amazing tacos and sandwiches, too! Line is always around the block.
83 residents recomanen
Splash Café Pismo Beach
197 Pomeroy AveVERY well known for their clam chowder, but don't miss out on their amazing tacos and sandwiches, too! Line is always around the block.
Mexi-Cali fusion. Homemade tortillas with salsa and cinnamon butter to start. HUGE tequila list. Get the ceviche.
96 residents recomanen
Ventana Grill
2575 Price StMexi-Cali fusion. Homemade tortillas with salsa and cinnamon butter to start. HUGE tequila list. Get the ceviche.
Jaffa Cafe
206 E Branch StVERY good Mediterranean cuisine. Try the gyros and the lentil soup.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
955 Rancho PkwyFood 4 Less
1132 W Branch StLast chance liquor & deli
320 E Branch StSmall market with basic needs.
Entertainment & Activities
Regal Arroyo Grande
1160 W Branch StHiguera Street shuts down on Thursday nights for lots of live music, fresh local produce, delicious food for sale. The best farmer's market.
150 residents recomanen
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
Higuera StreetHiguera Street shuts down on Thursday nights for lots of live music, fresh local produce, delicious food for sale. The best farmer's market.
Check out farm animals, get fresh produce or a homemade pie and grab a scoop of ice cream.
144 residents recomanen
Avila Valley Barn
560 Avila Beach DrCheck out farm animals, get fresh produce or a homemade pie and grab a scoop of ice cream.
Awesome drive-in theater that has been around forever. Great, current movies.
49 residents recomanen
Cinema Sunset Drive-In
255 Elks LnAwesome drive-in theater that has been around forever. Great, current movies.
Arts & Culture
Historic gaudy inn, grab a piece of their famous cake and walk around. Featured on The Travel Channel.
118 residents recomanen
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna RdHistoric gaudy inn, grab a piece of their famous cake and walk around. Featured on The Travel Channel.
A beautiful drive up the coast will land you at Hearst Castle. Take a tour and check out the late William Randolph Hearst's zebras. (As well as the elephant seals on the beach.)
68 residents recomanen
Hearst Castle Visitor Center
700 Hearst Castle RdA beautiful drive up the coast will land you at Hearst Castle. Take a tour and check out the late William Randolph Hearst's zebras. (As well as the elephant seals on the beach.)
Many people visit to check out Cal Poly or to visits students. A gorgeous hilly campus that has a great arboretum and horse unit. Very student-centric.
39 residents recomanen
California Polytechnic University
1 Grand AvenueMany people visit to check out Cal Poly or to visits students. A gorgeous hilly campus that has a great arboretum and horse unit. Very student-centric.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mason Bar and Kitchen
307 E Branch StGreat cocktails.
Rooster Creek Tavern
200 E Branch StGood for a beer and watching televised sports.
Marisol at The Cliffs
2757 Shell Beach RdAwesome ocean views, good drinks and great happy hour.
Very good Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, large grass area for picnics.
43 residents recomanen
Talley Vineyards
3031 Lopez DrVery good Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, large grass area for picnics.
Well-known for their sparkling wines and Pinot Noirs.
49 residents recomanen
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery
453 Laetitia Vineyard DriveWell-known for their sparkling wines and Pinot Noirs.
Beautiful covered patio and high-end Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.
48 residents recomanen
Chamisal Vineyards
7525 Orcutt RdBeautiful covered patio and high-end Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.
Kynsi Winery
2212 Corbett Canyon RdLovely grass area with tasting available outside.
Tolosa
4910 Edna RdLarge patio and grass areas, great for gatherings.
Known for their interesting varietals; Riesling, Gewürztraminer..as well as Pinot Noir.
27 residents recomanen
Claiborne & Churchill Winery
2649 Carpenter Canyon RdKnown for their interesting varietals; Riesling, Gewürztraminer..as well as Pinot Noir.
Sextant Wines
1653 Maxwellton StVery good Zinfandels, and a cute deli inside.
Lovely outdoor grass area and very good Zinfandels.
19 residents recomanen
Saucelito Canyon Tasting Room
3080 Biddle Ranch RdLovely outdoor grass area and very good Zinfandels.
Fun bocce ball courts, large grassy areas and very good Pinot Noirs, Chardonnay and interesting Spanish varietals.
42 residents recomanen
Baileyana, Tangent & True Myth Tasting Room
5828 Orcutt RdFun bocce ball courts, large grassy areas and very good Pinot Noirs, Chardonnay and interesting Spanish varietals.
Shopping
Walmart
1168 W Branch StParks & Nature
Check our monarchbutterfly.org to see the butterfly count before you go.
141 residents recomanen
Bosquet de Papallones Monarca
400 South Dolliver StreetCheck our monarchbutterfly.org to see the butterfly count before you go.
Very popular hike with lots of switchbacks but gorgeous view of SLO from the top.
90 residents recomanen
Bishop Peak
Very popular hike with lots of switchbacks but gorgeous view of SLO from the top.
Great local beach where you can walk the pier, grab lunch or just lay on the sand.
329 residents recomanen
Avila Beach
Great local beach where you can walk the pier, grab lunch or just lay on the sand.