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Olde Port Inn Member Rating: 5.0 Map \| Locals swear by this old-fashioned fish house at the end of the...	$$$-$$$$ Seafood	Avila Beach

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

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

Brothers Restaurant at Mattei's Tavern Be the First to Rate It \| Reserve Online Map \| In the stagecoach days, Mattei's Tavern provided wayfarers with...	$$$-$$$$ American	Los Olivos

Windows on the Water Member Rating: 4.8 Map \| From giant picture windows at this second-floor spot, watch the...	$$$-$$$$ Seafood	Morro Bay

The Ranch House Member Rating: 5.0 Map \| This elegant yet laid-back eatery -- said to be the best in town...	$$$ American	Ojai

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

Bistro Laurent Be the First to Rate It Map \| Owner-chef Laurent Grangien has created a handsome, welcoming...	$$$-$$$$ French	Paso Robles

McPhee's Grill Be the First to Rate It \| Reserve Online Map \| The grain silos across the street and the floral oilcloths on...	$$$-$$$$ American	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

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

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

The Park Restaurant Be the First to Rate It Map \| This is one of the most sophisticated restaurants in the county...	$$$-$$$$ American	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

Bouchon Member Rating: 2.2 Map \| This upscale restaurant showcases fine local wines, produce...	$$$-$$$$ American	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

Wine Cask Be the First to Rate It \| Reserve Online Map \| Seared peppercorn ahi tuna and grilled filet mignon are among...	$$$-$$$$ American	Santa Barbara

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

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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