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The Black Cat

Member Rating: ***** 5.0 | Rate It
  • Address: 1602 Main St., Cambria, CA | Map It
  • Phone: 805/927-1600

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 & Ratings:

What a Find!

Posted 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!

Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0 RATING: 5.0

Very Good Food In A Nice Setting

Posted 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.

Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0 RATING: 5.0

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