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The Black Cat

Address: 1602 Main St., Cambria, CA | Map It
Phone: 805/927-1600

Price range: $$-$$$
Cuisine: American
Location: Cambria

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5

Fodor's Review:

Jazz wafts through the several small rooms of this intimate East Village bistro where leopard-print cushions line the banquettes. Start with an order of the fried olives stuffed with gorgonzola, accompanied by a glass from the eclectic list of local and imported wines. On the daily-changing, always exciting menu, you might find braised short ribs with goat-cheese polenta or duck breast with dried-cherry couscous.

Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
Closed: Closed Tues. and Wed. No lunch

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by janschwartz from New York on 12/3/08
Perfect little bistro in charming village. Excellent service -- outstanding wine list. The chocolate souffle (ordered when you place your dinner order) was terrific, as were all of the entrees. Make your reservation early (it's a small place and appears to be full all the time). Loved it when the chef leaned out of the kitchen to thank us and say good night!

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0

Reviewed by kimamom from CA/Oregon Coast on 2/20/07
We have dined at the Black Cat Bistro once for dinner while in Cambria. It is a rather small dining room, very nicely appointed with great food and service. I had a Sea Scallop pasta entree that was very good, a fresh green salad and we shared a chocolate Lava cake for dessert that was excellent.
I would highly recommend Black Cat while in the Cambria area for dinner.