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    2.9 (232 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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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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    8 years ago

    I had a great experience tonight. I came in after my late shift and received incredible service and very prompt food. Excellent quality too.

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    Just an average place with average food. They seemed to know many of the people who came to eat. I won't go out of my way to return

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    8 years ago

    GREAT experience!! Gino was very attentive and helpful! Best Denny's I have been too hands down

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    9 years ago

    Ken, Shauna, and Marissa are the best servers ever! I never thought breakfast at Dennys could be so enjoyable :)

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    8 years ago

    Waiting in line for 20 min to pay our bill is ridiculous! Waiter Joshua was awsome and very kind!!

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    Ventana Grill

    4.1(3.1k reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Great food. Great bartenders but the music is terrible. They need to rethink their play list…read more Puts me to sleep . Makes me want to leave for a more livelier place.

    An Unforgettable Birthday Dinner with Breathtaking Ocean Views!…read more We came to Ventana Grill in Pismo Beach for a Sunday night dinner date to celebrate my wife's birthday. This place definitely gets packed, so I highly recommend reserving a table in advance. We were lucky enough to get a window seat, and the outdoor patio views of the ocean are simply amazing! On top of that, the staff here has definitely become even more friendly--our server, Zach, was super efficient and attentive throughout our meal. The food was incredible from start to finish: * Mahi Mahi Fish Ceviche: We started with this alongside fresh tortilla chips, and it was honestly one of the best ceviches we've ever had. * Clam Chowder Soup: This special clam chowder came served with Parmesan cheese bread, which was absolute perfection. Again, hands down one of the best soups we've tasted! * Molcajete Surtido: For our main dish, we ordered this classic feast loaded with grilled colossal shrimp, arrachera steak, chicken breast, chorizo, spring onion, jalapeño peppers, nopalitos, avocado, pork rinds, molcajete salsa, queso fresco, and corn tortillas, served with a side of rice and beans. All the meats were so tender and flavorful, and the rice and beans were really nice. We were so full that we didn't even get to touch the tortillas! To top off a wonderful evening, they brought out a complimentary ice cream with a candle to celebrate my wife's birthday, which was such a thoughtful and sweet touch. Whether you're planning a special date night or a family outing, we definitely recommend Ventana Grill!

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    Skirt steak

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    Cracked Crab

    Cracked Crab

    4.1(2.2k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    My wife and I had a great lunch today. The Host and Waiter were friendly and attentive. They both…read morecame over at some point to ask how everything was. I told them it was "Delicious!" I heard the other Waiters as they served the clients. They were very friendly, professional and served the customers with a smile. The location is on a busy street so as you dine and you look out the window you get to see all the people driving and walking by. It's great if you love to people watch. Some of the plates coming out looked AMAZING. We had the Crab Dip, House Salad, Crab Louis Salad and Clam Chowder. Everything was delicious and satisfying. We even took home a slice of Key Lime Pie. We'll be going back again.

    The Cracked Crab is a well established restaurant on Price street serving yummy food for many years…read morenow. Cute and casual restaurant displaying many lovely beach murals and specializing in seafood. DJ was our fantastic server today. He was Friendly & attentive. We ordered 2 buckets with crab & shrimp. Our order came out steamy & tasty very quickly. The buckets include a choice of crab, shrimp, mussels & clams. It includes corn, potatoes, sausage & your seafood choices. They have many seafood options besides the buckets. DJ was so accommodating throughout our meal. We dined early around 5pm, but if you go during peak hours, lunch or dinner you may have a wait. They do not take reservations. They are moderately priced and portions are good. For a fun beach y experience definitely drop in for a meal.

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    The House Specialty, Bucket for Two

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    Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana

    4.1(2k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    I had got Bolognese and it was delicious. The homemade sauce and noodles were amazing and I would…read moredefinitely go there again.

    It took years, but I finally tried housemate Papperdelle along with "rags" of veal swimming in…read moremushroom marsala sauce- which all ultimately composed their special dish called Stracci di Vitello. It was beyond delicious, and tended toward the best ever. After near countless Pizza's from their sister next door store, this was only the second time for me to try their main restaurant. As typical in Pismo Beach, the venue was packed with noisy tourists, and this distracted from the meal. Another issue was that the dish was very rich, as in saturated with oil to cook the veal in...so this did not sit well in my intestines. Combined with the oil and garlic for their house bread, this caused some distress hours later. Do I regret it? No, it was that good. I will try to not wolf it down next time and take half for take out. I think if I moderated the richness with some side veggies and some rice, it would agree more with my dietary issues. As far as Stracci di Vitello, this was something that I never tried in my hometown of Bensonhurst Brooklyn, nor in the countless great Italian places in the city. It was something that I may have tried in my two weeks in Italy decades ago, but it was so long ago, most meals faded into a blur. I would say that this main restaurant is great if their so called Italian American club is closed and you have a craving for a unique special. I never had real homemade, labor intensive, Pappardelle before, so I will now try to seek out this far superior form of pasta. My waiter, Guido, was fine, but the other staff from the IA club proved to more helpful. They not only went into detail on this dish and meaning of the words, but did recommend some great newer offerings at the sister IA Club... like Lamb lollypops and cooked beef roll ups, AKA, Beef Braciole....which is served in quieter environ.

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    Bread and I forget the name of the sauce

    Hoagies - Steak & Eggs

    Hoagies

    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Located right on Cypress & Hinds, this spot is just a short walk from the beach. It's a casual…read morecounter-service setup, you order first, grab a table, and they bring the food out when they call your name. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Since the weather was gorgeous and we had our dog with us, we chose to sit outside. Street parking can be a bit tight due to beachgoers and nearby shops. Their menu covers breakfast, burgers, tacos, fish & chips, salads, soups, and hot or cold sandwiches, plus beer and cocktails. We ordered the 'Cuban Sandwich' (hot pulled pork, ham, provolone, mustard, mayo, and pickles on a perfectly toasted, soft French roll) and the 'Turkey Sandwich' (cold). Both came with curly fries and were fresh and yummy. Personally, I prefer chips over fries with a cold sandwich, but the food was still excellent. Customer service was top-notch. Shout out to Gabriel for being welcoming and friendly. We had a great lunch and will definitely be back to try more.

    I ordered a California breakfast burrito with no modifications-- just how it comes. It came out…read morewith the wrong meat, no cheese and no avocado. I sent it back. It came out the second time-- still no avocado. Sent it back again. Come on guys... The third burrito I got came out correctly but was 90% tater tot with a little bit of egg, 3 baby slices of avocado, and a few bacon bits. Not impressed.

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    Hoagies - Fish tacos

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    Hoagies - This is the Pismo wrap with curly fries. I'm not easily impressed, but this wrap did not disappoint.

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    This is the Pismo wrap with curly fries. I'm not easily impressed, but this wrap did not disappoint.

    Denny's - diners - Updated September 2026

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