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Name	Price/ Cuisine	Location

Big Sur Roadhouse Be the First to Rate It Map \| In their colorful, casual bistro, Marcus and Heather Foster serve...	$-$$$ Eclectic	Big Sur

Nepenthe Be the First to Rate It Map \| It may be that no other restaurant between San Francisco and...	$$-$$$$ American	Big Sur

The Black Cat Member Rating: 5.0 Map \| Jazz wafts through the several small rooms of this intimate East...	$$-$$$ American	Cambria

Robin's Be the First to Rate It Map \| A truly multiethnic and vegetarian-friendly dining experience...	$-$$ Eclectic	Cambria

The Sea Chest Be the First to Rate It Map \| By far the best seafood place in town -- readers give it a big...	$$-$$$ Seafood	Cambria

Los Olivos Cafe Member Rating: 2.6 Map \| Site of the scene in Sideways where the four main characters...	$-$$ American	Los Olivos

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe Be the First to Rate It Map \| This seafood restaurant overlooking the harbor has satisfied...	$-$$ Seafood	Morro Bay

Azu Be the First to Rate It Map \| Delectable tapas, a full bar, slick furnishings, and piped jazz...	$-$$ Mediterranean	Ojai

Suzanne's Cuisine Be the First to Rate It Map \| Peppered filet mignon, linguine with steamed clams, and grilled...	$$-$$$ Continental	Ojai

Panolivo Be the First to Rate It Map \| Scrumptious French bistro fare draws a loyal crowd of locals...	$-$$ French	Paso Robles

Villa Creek Be the First to Rate It \| Reserve Online Map \| With a firm nod to the Southwest, chef Tom Fundero conjures distinctly...	$$-$$$ Southwestern	Paso Robles

Cracked Crab Be the First to Rate It Map \| This traditional New England-style crab shack imports fresh seafood...	$-$$ Seafood	Pismo Beach

Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana Be the First to Rate It Map \| The classic flavors of southern Italy are highlighted at this...	$$-$$$ Italian	Pismo Beach

Big Sky Café Be the First to Rate It Map \| A popular gathering spot three meals a day, this quintessentially...	$-$$ Eclectic	San Luis Obispo

Buona Tavola Be the First to Rate It Map \| Homemade pasta with river shrimp in a creamy tomato sauce and...	$$-$$$ Italian	San Luis Obispo

Novo Restaurant and Bakery Be the First to Rate It \| Reserve Online Map \| In the colorful dining room or on the large creek-side deck...	$-$$ Eclectic	San Luis Obispo

Arigato Sushi Member Rating: 4.8 Map \| You might have to wait 45 minutes for a table at this trendy...	$-$$$ Japanese	Santa Barbara

Brophy Bros Be the First to Rate It Map \| The outdoor tables at this casual harborside restaurant have...	$-$$ Seafood	Santa Barbara

Olio e Limone Be the First to Rate It Map \| Sophisticated Italian cuisine (with an emphasis on Sicily) is...	$$-$$$ Italian	Santa Barbara

Palace Grill Be the First to Rate It Map \| Mardi Gras energy, team-style service, lively music, and great...	$$-$$$ Southern	Santa Barbara

Roy Be the First to Rate It Map \| Owner-chef Leroy Gandy serves a $25 fixed-price dinner -- a real...	$-$$$ Eclectic	Santa Barbara

Zenyai Thai Cuisine Be the First to Rate It Map \| As the shingle above the tiny storefront amid lower State Street's...	$-$$ Thai	Santa Barbara

Trattoria Grappolo Member Rating: 4.5 \| Reserve Online Map \| Authentic Italian fare, an open kitchen, and festive, family-style...	$$-$$$ Italian	Santa Ynez

Bit O' Denmark Be the First to Rate It Map \| Perhaps the most authentic Danish eatery in Solvang, this restaurant...	$-$$ Scandinavian	Solvang

The Hitching Post II Be the First to Rate It \| Reserve Online Map \| You'll find everything from grilled artichokes to ostrich at...	$$-$$$$ American	Solvang

71 Palm Restaurant Be the First to Rate It Map \| This elegant restaurant occupies a 1910 house, and it still has...	$$-$$$ French	Ventura

Jonathan's at Peirano's Be the First to Rate It \| Reserve Online Map \| The main dining room here has a gazebo where you can eat surrounded...	$$-$$$ Mediterranean	Ventura

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