California Central Coast Restaurant Reviews

"Each time I have dined at Chef Karim's, Karim himself has greeted us at some point. He goes out of his way to ensure that his guests have a memorable experience."...(see more read all reviewsChef Karim's Moroccan Restaurant details or make Chef Karim's Moroccan Restaurant reservations )

"Welcome back! This local gem is back and better then ever."...(see more read all reviewsWine Cask - Santa Barbara details or make Wine Cask - Santa Barbara reservations )

"This was my second time at Corner View and I was not disappointed - this time I went for lunch. The staff are incredibly friendly and made me feel very welcome. I had their most popular grilled"...(see more read all reviewsCorner View Restaurant & Bar details or make Corner View Restaurant & Bar reservations )

"We enjoyed the ambiance, service and food at Stonehouse. It's an excellent choice for a romantic dinner or celebration such as an anniversary. The food is simply prepared yet complex. The restaurant"...(see more read all reviewsStonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch details or make Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch reservations )

"Great staff everyone was so nice and helpful,and the food was amazing"...(see more read all reviewsRuth's Chris Steak House - Santa Barbara details or make Ruth's Chris Steak House - Santa Barbara reservations )

"Very well prepared food, rustic but elegant, well-seasoned and well-sourced. Professional and personal service. Stylish roadhouse design. Small, excellent and well-chosen wine list. A gem of the"...(see more read all reviewsBig Sur Bakery details or make Big Sur Bakery reservations )

"We have been eating at Sierra Mar a few times a year since 1998. Our last meal was the most talented yet. Always nice to see a long time chef continuing to improve his craft. Food was amazing. Service"...(see more read all reviewsSierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn details or make Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn reservations )

"Service was OK. Server forgot my mother's salad until we told her and her entree came 2 minutes later. Pancetta-wrapped swordfish was overcooked and tasteless. Tortilla soup was good. Vanilla ice"...(see more read all reviewsMcPhee's Grill details or make McPhee's Grill reservations )

"We love this restaurant! It's one of our favorites and we've never been disappointed. The food is always fresh and delicious! The staff is friendly and efficient, the chefs are marvelous, and we"...(see more read all reviewsTrattoria Grappolo details or make Trattoria Grappolo reservations )

"Had excellent scallop dish in porcini cream sauce. Seared fois GRAS with pear dish was mediocre as pear was flavorless. Seared filet of beef was tough but sauce was wonderful Chocolate ganache was"...(see more read all reviewsAubergine at L'Auberge Carmel details or make Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel reservations )

"My third dinner there and it was exquisite as usual. One minor irritant, the waitress kept trying to remove dishes before we had finished, otherwise everything was outstanding."...(see more read all reviewsAdelina's Bistro details or make Adelina's Bistro reservations )

"One steak had to go back as it was not cooked as requested. Staff went out of their way to make up for the error, providing a free glass of wine and two desserts."...(see more read all reviewsMarinus - Bernardus Lodge details or make Marinus - Bernardus Lodge reservations )

"strange experience..not really anything wrong jut not the dining experience we were hoping for..food was good, not great..service was okay..decor in main dining room is stark and mostly unpleasant...I"...(see more read all reviewsRoot 246 at Hotel Corque details or make Root 246 at Hotel Corque reservations )

"As usual we can't stay away whenever we head up North, Mattei's Tavern has the most consistent excellent food and atmosphere of anywhere on the Central Coast. We will be back!"...(see more read all reviewsBrothers Restaurant at Mattei's Tavern details or make Brothers Restaurant at Mattei's Tavern reservations )

"Dining at Shadowbrook Restaurant is an awesome experience. The food is outstanding, both quality, quantity and presentation. The wait staff are friendly, efficient and know all the dishes offered."...(see more read all reviewsShadowbrook Restaurant Capitola details or make Shadowbrook Restaurant Capitola reservations )

"Wonderful dinner and a beautiful setting on their courtyard patio. The night was cool, but the heaters kept it perfectly pleasant. They've recently opened for dinner, so the sometimes slow service"...(see more read all reviewsArts & Letters Cafe details or make Arts & Letters Cafe reservations )

"Great views of Monterey Bay with outdoor as well as indoor dining. A bit pricey because of the location. But overall, a very enjoyable experience."...(see more read all reviewsthe C restaurant + bar details or make the C restaurant + bar reservations )

"The view is spectacular and the staff is impressive in its attention to detail. Highly recommended,"...(see more read all reviewsPacific's Edge Restaurant details or make Pacific's Edge Restaurant reservations )

"Novo is one of the best restaurants that I have eaten in! The food was wonderfully prepared and presented beautifully and it tasted absolutely delicious. Must try the calamari as they are done to"...(see more read all reviewsNovo Restaurant details or make Novo Restaurant reservations )

"This is a newly rebuilt version of a Big Sur classic location. Better than ever restaurant with the views only elevation and the Big Sur Coast and Ventana can provide!"...(see more read all reviewsThe Restaurant at Ventana details or make The Restaurant at Ventana reservations )