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    2.9 (232 reviews)
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    Good for kids
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    Alex K.

    This was the last resort for a meal as everything in Pismo basically closes by 9pm. There's plenty of parking which is always a good thing. It didn't take long to get a table. Ian, I believe that was his name was our server. Very friendly and sweet. Seemed like he was the only one working both section tonight. Maybe there was other staff but it looked like he was the one doing everything. Normally if I'm here it always tends to be breakfast as a meal. Regardless day or night. It's been a long time since I was in Denny's so menu may have some new items. I'm not quite sure. Breakfast still looked pretty much the same though. Went with the lumberjack meal and an add on of the red white and blue pancakes. Blueberry pancakes with strawberries and icing. Breakfast, hash browns were a little too crunchy. Scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon and ham steak was all pretty decent. Also build our own omelette with a side of fruit. Both meal came with toast which was a little overdone. Overall, it did the trick. Can't really expect too much. Service was good, Ian took good care of us even though he was pretty busy. Still managed to come and check up on us and refilled drinks. I don't know if it was a manger or what, but when I asked him for the check he seemed a bit standoff. Like it wasn't his job. But did ended up getting it for us. Besides that, it was ok.

    Philip Y.

    So It is Xmas 2024, me and my mom need a vacation. It is almost becoming a tradition now that me and her doing road trips together at least one a year. We are back to Pismo Beach. Our experience from last year was great, so here we are. This time, we decided to go easy on the food. We picked Denny's as our main dining option. We know the menu quite well and the pricing is fine. We had dinner for 2 nights here and had good experience for both times. Our waiter, Bryan, was quick, friendly and attentive. Our food was good. Dining area are well kept. I like it here at bit better because it has some old school feel. All the newly built Denny's in our area doesnt offer the same feeling. Overall, it is a 5 stars from me.

    New menu prices 5/31/25
    David C.

    About a normal visit, nothing great or over outstanding. I'm content here Really not liking the coffee prices creeping up ‍‍

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    Joe B.

    It's Denny's! Not "The Meltdown"!!! I'm out of town, 10pm, decide to DoorDash, find some good looking food, order online through DoorDash. It doesn't give me options to add ketchup and ranch, so I click on pick it up. Click on the app map and off I go. Here's the big problem. I'm looking for a restaurant called "The Meltdown" that's who I ordered from, that's who I paid online. I followed the map 2 miles down the road and I end up at Denny's. I think the map Must be wrong. Denny's is definitely Denny's not a place called The Meltdown". I stop at the gas station next door, ask the guy if he knows of "The Meltdown" he says it's probably further down the road where the nice restaurants are. I drive over there, looking around, not here either. Long story short, I go back to Denny's and ask if they have heard of a place called The Meltdown. She says sure that's us, we also go by ??? Burrito and The Burger Den and some other place. WTF??????? Why???????? Now I'm 20 min late to pick up my cold food that's supposed to be hot and I'm pissed off! AYFKM???? The food was of course terrible! The ambiance is disturbing. Looked like it hasn't been cleaned in years. Crack heads outside with vicious pit bulls and no leashes. It's a mess. Don't go to this place. Look at my food pics. How about that mess, all cold for $28. Gross. Greg's going to love this review.

    Bourbon Bacon Burger with wedgie fries (onion rings extra)
    Frances M.

    My earlier comment was removed. I have since downgraded my opinion of this location. The General manager, Beatrice, and her wait staff are horrible. Listening to them disparage customers by talking about them behind their back within hearing distance of me and other customers is so unprofessional. I couldn't get their attention for more coffee whilst they chatted away behind the counter. The night manager, however, is very nice and professional. It seems the only customers who keep this location going are the take-out or delivery orders. The chefs are also not to blame for this downgrade. I might add that a lot of cops patrol their parking lot and I suspect there could be drug deals taking place outside which isn't safe. Hope my review doesn't get removed again.

    Yummy breakfast
    Martin T.

    Hello Dennys, my first visit to this location. It's 5am, I'm waiting for a ride at 7, I have my sunglasses on and it's dark out. So WoW, Dennys has a "new" bacon, it's like real bacon. Not the pre cooked, paper thin, prefab strips of the past. Yea! So I have a long ride today and I'm goin' for the breakfast this morning. Denver Omelet, no hashers fruit. The fruit was fresh seasonal and plentiful. The bacon side order made it on the check too. This really was an exceptional breakfast something the foodguy would never say about Denny's but hey thats where the credit was due today. Not sure if it's my lucky day but it's certainly off to a very good start. Maybe we'll see you here on morning. Foodguy-Martin

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    Great prices & great food always love Dennys especially at 1am-3am . I need to come out more a burger & fries someday soon again

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    Outstanding service and food came out promptly hot and severed with a genuine smile management and servers are very friendly and helpful

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    Everything was wonderful. The staff was very attentive and the food amazing. Plenty of seating and a big parking lot for our big vehicles.

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    I was at Denny's the other day Marissa the manager she was wonderful best service best food I highly recommend it

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    Our go to Denny's on the central coast! Staff is always friendly and helpful no matter how busy they are. The food is always great!

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    I've been here a few times and the customer service is always so amazing. The staff is very attentive and kind I appreciate the service here

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    Our server was Karen she was very sweet and super quick with food and drinks. nice clean restaurant with yummy food

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    My server Karen gave great communication and service. Made sure our food and drinks came within a timely matter.

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    Rock & Roll Diner - Mushroom Burger (I asked for grilled onions and they did it perfectly)

    Rock & Roll Diner

    3.3(503 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    This place is so much fun! I love a diner and when it's 50's themed there is nothing better!…read more First impression is always important. This place is clean! The booths are super comfortable and match the aesthetic perfectly! They have juke boxes on the table (just for show), but you still can make requests through main machine. The walls have time period movie posters and other fun decor. I loved the timeline along the border and I was amazed at some of the facts! The staff was super attentive and made sure we always had what we needed. The food was delicious diner food! I ordered the BBQ bacon cheeseburger with fries, my dad got the Ortega burger and fries, my mom got the pastrami and fries, and my son got the Dino nuggets and fries. We ended the meal with a couple of shakes. Everybody was thoroughly impressed with the amount of food we got! The food and shakes were very tasty! We will definitely be back again! I want to try some of the Greek offerings on the menu next time and it looks like they also BBQ on site as well!! Parking was easy to find on the street right in front of the restaurant. It's also off of the main road so it's a lot easier to deal with.

    This diner was conveniently located right around the corner from our campground, which made it an…read moreeasy choice for us. The waitstaff checked in on us promptly and repeatedly without being overbearing. I ordered the barbecue sampler platter, and it was delicious. My 6-year-old ordered a cheeseburger and a Roy Rogers to drink. Surprisingly, he ate the entire thing, which is rare for him! There was plenty of street parking out front, I even managed to park our truck and toy hauler without any issues. The inside was tastefully decorated and had a nice, welcoming atmosphere. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely stop by again.

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    Greek Salad w/ salmon.

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    CJ's Cafe - Denver omelette with potatoes

    CJ's Cafe

    3.9(542 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    This is a classic cafe/diner experience with booths, a long front dining counter, and hearty…read moreAmerican food fare (along with a handful of classic Mexican entrees). A group of us went for dinner and I had the Western Burger and fries. The burger had good flavor with the ingredients tasting very fresh. The conversation was good, so I didn't pay that much attention to what others ordered, but everyone said their dishes tasted good. Our food arrived quickly and I would definitely come back again to try one of the other sandwiches or burgers, if we are in the neighborhood. The only drawback to this restaurant was that they close at 7:30pm daily, a bit early for my dining habits. The location is conveniently located on Grand Avenue, not far from the Hwy 101 off-ramps and on-ramps, and they have a large parking lot that is easy to pull in to.

    After moving to the south county I heard this was the diner to go to for breakfast. Total…read moredisappointment! The service was lacking. Lots of bussers running around but seemed like only 1 waitress. From the time we ordered our food it seemed like eternity till we ate. I quickly realized that our food probably sat on the ready counter for a significant length isn't time. I ordered biscuits and gravy with bacon and two eggs over easy. The biscuits were ok at best, Gravy lacked flavor and my eggs were as cold as the weather outside. My GF ordered a sandwich, that did not come with fries. That was discovered once the order arrived. We were told they're playing with the menu. ‍, sounded weird but ok. She also god a side of mozzarella sticks. Those two were cold. Like they took a string cheese and rolled it in breading and heated in the microwave for about 15 seconds. So disappointing. I hope they figure out their staffing issues and lock in the menu. Seems like a decent spot but I'll find another breakfast place. Don't waste your money, plus I heard the tips are automatically added to the bill. I didn't look that closely because there was only 3 of us eating and I'm not used to auto tipping unless you have a large party. If they do auto tipping, my waitress hit well more than deserved because I tipped on my own as well. The table we were sat, was out of little jam packets. Seems like a trivial thing to bring up but details matter. What else are they skipping...? Do they even wipe down a table when it's reset first the next guests? McDonalds is down the street. At least their food is hot!

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    CJ's Cafe - My very delish grilled chicken Florentine  sandwich with extra crispy fries.

    My very delish grilled chicken Florentine sandwich with extra crispy fries.

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    Fat Cats Cafe - The best thing on the menu! It is delicious homemade Hash and Eggs!

    Fat Cats Cafe

    3.5(744 reviews)
    8.1 mi
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    Friday morning about 10ish, my partner isn't going to show for breakfast. I was seated outside, a…read morecool morning fog burning off. I was asked if I wanted coffee, yes please. It took awhile to hear back whether they would be joining me. Okay who's my server...ah here she is "Caress" like the soap, it took me a minute...okay. Seafood Omelet, upgrade to fresh fruit and an English muffin. The fog was burning off and the four top I was sitting at was starting to get pretty warm for me. I was getting anxious, ah my breakfast arrived. Just as I had asked for with a 8z bowl of fresh fruit, watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe all ripe and tasty. The Omelet was perfect a good portion of mixed seafood with a kinda creamy sauce. I liked it. I had to ask for a top up on my coffee, she did check on me later. I had left my visa card on the table so that could get taken care of now, she had just been sat three larger tables. The breakfast was quite good, to the point, no parsley, served hot. That was it for me, forty bucks for breakfast these days. I was cheep on the tip, I didn't feel the love, fruit was charged as a side at $6, which I gave up my starch. Too pricy for a local, I hope the tourists keep coming back. Martin-foodguy

    This was the first time eating here for all of us. We had a great patio table. We started off with…read morecalamari. I had a cup of clam chowder; hubby had a shrimp po' boy; my parents had the halibut. Everyone was happy with their meals would definitely return in the future. Server kept our drinks refilled. 7/29/26

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    Pappy's Restaurant - Veggie beef soup (@joeynht)

    Pappy's Restaurant

    3.7(374 reviews)
    18.7 mi
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    Sometimes all a guy wants is breakfast for dinner, and Pappy's 101 absolutely delivered…read more I ordered the steak and eggs, and the top sirloin was the star of the show. It was tender, flavorful, and actually looked like it came from a cow instead of a lab experiment. The eggs were cooked exactly how I ordered them, which shouldn't be noteworthy but somehow is these days. The hashbrowns were crispy, well-cooked, and managed the rare feat of not doubling as a sponge for a gallon of fryer oil. The only hiccup was our server, who apparently had an active restraining order against our table. Drink refills and check-ins were few and far between. Thankfully, the rest of the staff noticed we had been abandoned and jumped in to save the day. They kept the coffee flowing and made sure we had everything we needed. In the end, the food was excellent, the rest of the staff picked up the slack, and I left full, happy, and already thinking about what I'll order next time. If breakfast for dinner is your thing, Pappy's 101 is worth the trip.

    So to start off our waiter had a nasty attitude, if you can't provided good customer service then…read morewhy work in a job that is surrounded by that? I don't know her name but she was a taller Hispanic lady who just didn't enjoy her job at all. So that immediately through the vibe off Once the food came out the guacamole on my Huevos Rancheros was dark green so it was very old guacamole on there, the entire plate looked like mush and it was very watery and runny. My wife's pancakes were horrible, the cooks for some odd ball reason must've been lazy or on a shortage of brain cells cause they stacked the pancakes with the bacon strips in the middle (bacon was chewy and seemed re heated in the microwave) and then finally they put the soggy eggs on the very top of the pancakes so the entire experience was horrible If I could leave no stars I would. I wish I could get my $40 back because that food wasn't even worth $10 This place used to be so good and now it's gone downhill bad.

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    A-Town Diner - "Bacon" cheeseburger well done...no bacon and not well done.

    A-Town Diner

    3.8(339 reviews)
    24.2 mi
    $$

    We decided at the last moment today to go to the movies on a Friday night. That brought back some…read morememories. I'd seen an ad for Hail Mary and found it at the Colony in A Town. We had time for dinner so off we went. Hum whats nearby the theatre, alot of places to eat really...we'd liked the A town diner before, the menu covers it all practically so...We parked seven o'clock the dinner tush had passed and in we went. We were seated at a small booth, perfect. Drink orders taken now we needed to decide what to eat. M went with a light breakfast offering a pancake, a scrambled egg and bacon. Hum it was dinner time dear, I needed more time. The fish & chips were the special and it was Good Friday but I went big with the hot pastrami sandwich. Fries are extra so I ordered the onion rings to accompany the sammie. Pretty quick the food was out of the kitchen and on the table in front of us, wow M dove right into that 7" pancake as soon as she finished pouring on the syrup. My sandwich was a hood size on a very soft french roll a good six inches Very tasty but I always think there should be more meat than bread, there was alot of bread in that roll. Where's the beef, right... Onion rings, nothing special your average frozen beer battered Moores onion ring served late but freshly hot. We had a good meal, good service and a fair price. Was it five star, no it was a good four star, we didn't need or want anything special. Now dessert was a calling from behind that glass display when we walked in the door but tonight the stomach and the wallet forgave. We were gonna need reason for movie concessions, right? Foodguy-Martin

    We showed up here not knowing they would be closing in 15 minutes. I wanted to leave because I…read morehated when that used to happen to me, but the very friendly server insisted we stay. I ordered a full breakfast and my wife ordered an ice cream sundae. Both were delicious, and service was super quick! We'll be back...during regular hours...soon!

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    A-Town Diner - Three-Egg Omelet, "A-Town Cluck" -- Diced chicken breast, avocado, bacon and cheddar cheese.  2 thumbs up!

    Three-Egg Omelet, "A-Town Cluck" -- Diced chicken breast, avocado, bacon and cheddar cheese. 2 thumbs up!

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    "Steve's Spaghetti" with Meat Sauce - excellent!

    Charlies Restaurant - Chile Verde & Taco

    Charlies Restaurant

    4.2(266 reviews)
    33.1 mi
    $

    A Hidden Gem in Los Alamos! After a scenic drive through the beautiful backcountry roads of the…read moreSanta Ynez Valley, my travel partner and I found ourselves in Los Alamos, searching for a sweet treat. With not much open around us, we turned to Google for help and stumbled upon Charlie's Restaurant. What a fantastic surprise! My friend ordered a chocolate pineapple milkshake--a creative blend not listed on the menu. She thought it would be a delightful combination, and she was absolutely right. Meanwhile, I went for the Nachos Supreme, and let me tell you, they are hands down the best nachos I've ever had at 70 years old! The chips were perfectly crisp, topped with homemade refried beans, creamy sour cream, cheese, fresh guacamole, and chopped tomatoes. Each bite was a flavor explosion! The restaurant itself isn't flashy; in fact, it took us a moment to spot the sign, which was partly hidden by a hedge. But stepping inside was a treat! We chose to sit in the charming garden, where a lovely mural added to the ambiance. The dining room is small and rustic, creating a cozy atmosphere that felt inviting. The service was exceptional, with a friendly young couple attending to us. The young man even took the time to sit with us, asking where we were from and sharing tips about nearby treasures. It's refreshing to experience such genuine, old-fashioned customer service these days. I can't recommend Charlie's enough! Their extensive menu is full of tempting options, and the mouthwatering aromas made it hard to resist trying more. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area--perhaps for those onion rings next time! The bathroom had a sign on the wall with a picture of a toilet saying please seat yourself If you're in Los Alamos, don't miss out on this hidden gem!

    I have now boycotted Charlie's after spending THOUSANDS (literally) over years. We used to eat here…read moreup to three times a week via takeout since we moved here in 2017. That's a lot of years and orders. They got two items completely wrong (I would have NEVER order what was given to me) and the refused to make it right BOTH times. This greasy spoon is nasty burgers (that our kids didn't order, we usually ordered them chicken nuggets and side salads (plus fries) on evenings when the two of us were too tired from work all day to cook. For the best burger in town: Norman's or Plenty on Bell. For Mexican food: we don't really have Mexican food besides Charlie's in town unfortunately and it's not good just waste your money yourself and try or go to the restaurants that the town is known for- not just the restaurant that's been along the longest. Look in their kitchen. Filthy!! This place is worn down. Restaurants to check out: Predite bbq has inexpensive smash burgers and tacos!! Great sodas, and wine and beer available in another part of their yard. Bob's well bread has great huevos rancheros. Norman's has Chilequilles from time to time and fancy tacos. In a town known for its cuisine and beverage go somewhere that you will experience the food in incredible settings, don't go to this old shit hole on the end of town. Really try our delicious farm to table food at literally any other restaurant but Charlie's.

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