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5 years ago

We came in tonight with a big group and our server was Josh. We were a pretty rowdy group but he treated us with the utmost respect and patience. He did everything to make sure we were well taken care of and had everything we wanted. Absolutely felt like he went above and beyond for us. We definitely recommend, if you go there, to request Josh as your server! read more

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I like Dennys for their breakfasts. Huge selection and options for breakfast. They are right off of the highway and they have parking as well. Decent amount of seating with some counter seating as well. I waited for a few minutes on a Sunday noon time so that wasn't bad at all. My waitress was very nice and polite and cheerful. Took my drink order right away and when she came back she took my breakfast order right away. I love Denny's breakfast. I had the Grand Slam which was two scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes and some pancakes as well. Also an orange juice and coffee. Food came out quickly and after she checked in when i was finished, my waitress just dropped the check, which you pay at the front counter. read more

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Gerardo G.

2 years ago

La manejadora del restaurante es muy irresponsable con los clientes y empleados me dió mi comida lamentable mente muy mal servida tardo mucho y me llevaron la comida en partes y able con Ella por que Mal. Cervicio y me ignoro esa persona no debe de de estar representación del restaurante y mucha gente a dejado de trabajar buenos trabajadores y se van por qué los intimida read more

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Tary M.

3 years ago

Foods are dry and nasty . They made our foods so messy and they throw it in like they didn't care. Night grave shift people. read more

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Jared H.

4 years ago

Not too overpriced for any means, and a great place to stop anytime (including late night). Quality isn't always there, but they do bring quantities. That being said, it was not clean. There was bacon in crevices as well as other crumbs in other nooks. read more

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Alex M.

4 years ago

I'm not usually one to write Yelp reviews, but this place truly deserves one. Me and my friend came in at around 11pm after the bar and received some of the best service I've ever had. My waitress (Danielle I believe) had incredible patience, and provided absolutely incredible service. Checking up routinely and with a great attitude. Additionally, the food was fresh and delicious. Best Denny's experiences I've ever had. Truly impressed! read more

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Richard G.

4 years ago

Food was great but, manager or employee JUAN is very rude and disrespectful to his employees and talking about them loud to each other and on the phone degrading his employees... read more

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Patricia C.

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3 years ago

Good food! Even better service, waiter and manager were so friendly and patient. The table was a little dirty but for the prices it was great read more

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Neville S.

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8 years ago

The food at this Denny's is always good. This is our favorite Denny's. We are always treated so well and ALWAYS receive the best service from Maribel, who is a phenomenal waitress. We appreciate the outstanding service she always provides. read more

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Daniel Z.

4 years ago

These guys kick colossal ass. Not everyone can do what they do; Serve an ungrateful community a warm meal at ungodly hours while maintaining sanity. It's no Waffle House but it's the next best thing. read more

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Haylie M.

5 years ago

Idk what happened to Denny's but it's not as good as it use to be and the servers are sad and slow and don't seem to care for anyone. My food was cold when I got it and I noticed everyone was unhappy and rude all around me. When asked how everything was while paying the MANAGER at the front desk, I said " it was okay I guess " and she didn't seem to care that I wasnt happy at all. Won't be back for a while, get your shit together, no one wants to dine in with rude employees, especially a rude manager. Just saying. -disappointed customer read more

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Amber L.

4 years ago

All of our food was good. Everyone like their meal. Shaylin our server was very good and polite. Will be back tomorrow ;)

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Jenifer S.

5 years ago

Seriously I order a $13 sandwich and I get the end of the tomatoe that's supposed to go in the trash yuck! If I hadn't had it delivered from Uber eats I would have sent this thing back. See picture read more

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Saul S.

4 years ago

My mom and I ordered some food from Denny's and was really disappointed. I ordered a crepe and some birthday pancakes for my brother and the crepe was really sad. It was just folded up very sloppy with random cream. The strawberries were everywhere in the bowl. Also, the only crepe option was the fruit one but the only fruit in there is strawberries. And about the pancakes, they were really burnt on the bottom and disgusting. My mom ordered some sourdough toast and was really disappointed. The coffee also sucks. It stinks and isn't filled to the top. I have a picture of the toast. read more

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Jess G.

3 years ago

Terrible place to eat at. To start off the coffee mug had a lipstick stain from not being washed right and then my bread was COLD. The cherry on top was my soda tasted like soap. after asking to exchange it for another soda it still tasted like SOAP. Denny's do better. read more

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Jan P.

4 years ago

We were seated quickly and served our drinks right away. Coffee was refilled without asking and the food was great. Thank you for the great service. read more

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faith M.

4 years ago

I feel like they need to do better because wtf is this and I got 2 more orders of these boneless wings and they look just like this. Way to ruin a birthday read more

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S B.

4 years ago

Ordered vegetarian burger for delivery and received meat burger. Worst mistake ever and no apology. Manager in training said .. "mistakes happen". She said someone will call me back, but it's been 24 hours and no call yet. read more

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Jennifer M.

7 years ago

They got my order wrong twice and I found a piece of paper in between my crepes almost choking! read more

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Cynthia A.

7 years ago

Customer service was quick , the guy that tended to us was polite but very small talk and never came to see if we needed refills instead of checking on our drinks he just brought our tab The food is decent. What you expect of Denny's. Will I come back prob not. read more

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Rochelle C.

7 years ago

Stopped in for lunch, was seated quickly by an employee who had just walked in the door to start her shift, she was very polite. We then had a very bland rude waitress names Samantha H come to take our orders she then returned about 20 minutes later ... with our waters. Then proceeded to clean tables around us being exceptionally loud throwing the chairs to the side (mind you we had 2 babies with us getting startled by the loud noises). She then came over dropped our check said she was going on her break and someone else would help us. Why would she bring us our check when we hadn't gotten our food yet? What if we still were going to order dessert or something else ? Food was as expected okay and at least edible. Wouldn't return to this location read more

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Saul G.

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7 years ago

After a brisk morning jog at the beach, I headed over for a snack. I decided on the chorizo burger, a new menu item. By far the best burger I've had @ Denny's! The place was remodeled and very clean and I was seated very promptly. My server, Karen, was by far the best server I've had at any Denny's I've ever been to! She really knows how to connect with the costumer and make them feel warm. I could see her interactions with other customers and it was genuine and that's what makes customers loyal. Overall great experience & thank u manny as well! He was amazing also! read more

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Tiffany J.

7 years ago

I think I'm being fair with this 2 star rating. Facts for weary travelers stopping at this location for a quick bite... 1. Dry service (not rude, not friendly either) 2. Dry toast (not much butter and no jam or jelly included. Guess you have to ask for it) 3. Dry food ( scramble eggs hard and over cooked, bacon paper thin taste is meh, sausage has a weird taste). 4. Clean restaurant. 5. Located right off freeway exit (convenient) 6. Plenty of parking 7. Close to hotels/motels 8. Dessert is not bad if you like apple crumble with vanilla ice cream. * this cost me $17 as a take out meal. Ate less than half, so money wasted. Eggs sitting on my stomach like dead weight. These are just facts and I was disappointed because Denny's has a basic formula that you can rely on in most cases no matter where you go. But if you eat in and/or order something different it might be better. read more

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Vin K.

4 years ago

Lots of parking spot. Food is good. This place is clean and staff is friendly. Very close to Highway makes it easy in and out.

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Ethan C.

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11 years ago

Review is for morning of 10/10/15. Horrifically slow service, and when food arrived, my food was cold. So after waiting over 30 minutes for my food, you bring my dish cold? Oh and thanks for skimping on the hash browns. Meanwhile my coffee was cold and lacking a refill. You weren't even busy. Returned food was hotter but seemed almost microwaved with a warm, reasonable amount of hash browns. Girlfriends food was alright, was warm at best. Get up to pay, and people are everywhere, no organized line or anything. Finally get to the cashier who asks how our meal was, we state it was pretty terrible, then he shrugs and asks us if we would like to leave a tip. The customer service here was just top notch *eye roll* Needless to say, we left, and thankfully, will never be coming back. read more

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Julie B.

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Walked in for a late night dessert. Was not even acknowledged at the main desk so we decided to try sitting at the bar. All staff seemed to be more interested in side conversations and playing pranks on each other. Absolutely no urgency in asking us for our order. A girl did acknowledge us and tell us someone would be with us, but it took quite a bit of time. Noticed the food bar with many plates of food waiting to be served sitting for several minutes. Waitress with a serving tray full of drinks standing and talking to a co-worker instead of serving. Finally a really pleasant waters took our order and made our desserts quite quickly. For that, I am increasing from 1 star to 2 stars. read more

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Vicky T.

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The inconsistencies of Denny's nationwide in addition to just the store itself always is a mind boggler for me.. today was a good day.... I wanted something decent and not fast food or pizza... Ken was friendly and got me everything I needed (which was a Western Burger with onion strings to go) with a smile and speedy service. The food came out relatively quickly. What I did notice was no matter the age of the group, everyone was treated with respect and not put in the back of the restaurant or what have you... a group of teens were greeted warmly and immediately seated... same went for some elderly couples who came in... I was asked if I was sure there wasn't anything else (ranch etc) that I needed with my to go order... The burger itself was not dry or gross... the onion fries were not greasy.... good Denny's experience. People in Pismo are nice find #3 read more

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Charles J.

6 years ago

Do not eat here. The staff is rude as any I've ever seen in my life, (48 years old). They told us a table would be 10 to 15 min. After 20 min the table came available. The Manager told an employee, right in front of us, not to seat us because there was no 2 person tables period. I told them that was unacceptable and should have been explained to us from the beginning. The Manager rolled her eyes and proceeded to seat the party of 7 that just walked into the door. I will Never go there again, and will continue to tell everyone not to go there . read more

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Charity B.

2 years ago

Staff was all nice BESIDES THE MANAGER. Very hostile woman. After we were seated, she came over and asked if our whole party had arrived as we were at a table for six. She wasn't wearing a badge or uniform so I originally didn't even realize that she worked there and thought she was a random lady. I said no and that we were waiting for three more people. She asked if we had told the wait staff that as we weren't supposed to be seated until the full party had arrived. (Made up rule if you ask me. Even so, they weren't that busy.) I told her that yes we had made them aware that it was a party of six. She then responded that they were "naughty naughty kids" for seating us early. Very creepy way of saying that... My dad then told her that if it was such a problem we would be happy to leave since she is making it a big deal and also somehow making it our problem. She then backed down and said it was fine. Later, we saw her pocket the tips from a table next to us, obviously, with no intention to share it with the actual waitstaff that worked the table. She checked both ways to make sure that nobody was watching her but didn't account for us being behind her. Whoever her boss is, please review customer service skills with her. read more

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Jason T.

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8 years ago

What can I say about Denny's.... Cheap everyday breakfast, with beer now. While this Denny's is not the nicest one I have ever seen or been in, it sure delivers the classic Denny's breakfast at any hour of the day. So what more can I say. read more

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Esmeralda C.

5 years ago

Came to Denny's with friends for breakfast they were fast, convenient located and food came out quickly. Restrooms seemed clean and stocked. Appreciate our server's friendly attitude and coffee lady came twice. read more

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Kaiya A.

5 years ago

Went in with my boyfriend, host was very nice. Took our order, waited for about 30 minutes to receive our food before our drinks. The server gave us attitude and said we had to repeat our whole entire order to her. read more

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Beverly T.

8 years ago

I was heading farther north but saw Dennys neat the freeway and some near by gas stations so I decided to stop. Went in at 11 am and left at 11:20 am without eating. Sat for 15 minutes never took my order or even acknowledged I was sitting there. Over heard the waitress said she had been sent home. But no one picked up her station. Now I'm sitting at IHOP 10 miles away. Seated and ordered within 5 minutes. Will skip that Denny's in the future. read more

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Laurance S.

9 years ago

Ok...it's Denny's, but why five stars. So many restaurants are over the top pretentious or are dives trying to be cool, and often miss the mark. My wife's Birthday was today and I invited four other couples to join us for breakfast. The waiter Joshua was incredible. Everything was served quickly, hot, and correctly. None of who gets this kind of stuff! The food was exactly as it was described and pictured. Gotta love restaurant menus with pictures. The food was tasty too. The place was crowded as the morning progressed but the service never slacked off. I complemented the manage personally. Too often folks only criticize, so the positive feedback was appropriate. read more

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Katt W.

7 years ago

I don't know why this Denny's has a low rating. The food is consistently good, it is Denny's chain food of course, but the cooks almost always get the orders correct. It is one of the only 24/7 diners in the whole area so I appreciate it being here. They have great deals on food for the kiddos through out the week, and they have great customer service. The place is always clean, and the servers are always really sweet. I can't say I've had a bad experience here in 2 years of being up here! Love this Dennys! read more

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Judith C.

4 years ago

Dennys is very underrated for how good it is. I recommend this business very well. Kids menu has lots of choices and specials with like 22 sides to choose from. And that's just the kids menu. Great service and very quick waiters and waitresses. Fully recommended read more

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611 Five Cities Dr
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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(805) 980-7129
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Hours

What time does Denny's open?

Denny's is open 24 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Denny's close?

Denny's is open 24 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

Payment methods

Does Denny's take credit cards?

Yes, Denny's takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Denny's have catering options?

No, Denny's does not have catering options.

Does Denny's serve alcohol?

No, Denny's does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Denny's allow dogs?

Yes, Denny's allows dogs.

Does Denny's have TVs?

Yes, Denny's has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Denny's have bike parking?

Yes, Denny's has bike parking.

Does Denny's have outdoor seating?

Yes, Denny's has outdoor seating options.

Does Denny's have parking?

Yes, Denny's has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Denny's have free WiFi?

Yes, Denny's has free WiFi.

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Welcome to America's Diner®. At Denny's, we've always been here for anyone looking for delicious breakfast food at an amazing value. We're famous for our breakfast--because that's what we do best. And those who love diners know that we go beyond eggs, bacon, & pancakes to serve breakfast meals for any time of day. So, the next time you're looking for a breakfast restaurant near you, come to your local Denny's in Pismo Beach, on 611 Five Cities Dr. for the best breakfast & breakfast delivery all day. Order delivery, or pick up online through Denny's.com or our App.

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This place needs no introduction! The best clam chowder in California, possibly in the country. The…read moreservers were super friendly, full of smiles. The place retained its small town coastal charm, on purpose, I believe. And the food. The clam chowder in the bread bowl is brain melting good. No matter how many times I had it, it always taste amazing. The large steamed clams with sourdough was also well done. You simply can't miss this place when you are in Pismo!

Good, well made food. Hearty portions…read more Service was great, they were attentive and hygienic. Enjoyed the stores ambiance. Good energy. Also: would recommend their clam chowder. The best in the area!

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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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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.

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We loved our visit to Ada's Fish House! Located just a short walk from the beach and the hotel…read morewhere we were staying, it was the perfect spot for a delicious meal with our dog. The food was off-the-charts fresh and delicious--especially the clam chowder! And our pup got his own dinner, too. Honestly, it looked and smelled so good, we could have eaten it ourselves! Dining with our dog was easy and enjoyable. Just keep in mind that the dog-friendly seating is in the outdoor patio area. The staff was incredibly nice and made us and our four-legged dining companion feel welcome. We had a great meal, our dog had a great meal, and everyone left happy. What more could you ask for?

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Sad to say our last two experiences have been disappointing. About 2 months ago, we ordered lasagna…read moreand pizza, lasagna came out cold. The pizza arrived last, by that time we were already full. Last night visited again, waited 2 hours. Hostess were short and dismissive. After being seated, placed our order. They forgot to put our order in for pizza. Terrible service, cold food and no food. We are moving on.

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Sante Fe something but not what I ordered. I'm sad, I was hungry for good Mexican food. I want…read moreMexican food for the cumin, chili powder, onions and bell peppers, this was a Denny's/Ihop dish. The potatoes were unseasoned, egg whites were runny/undercooked. (I asked for over medium) & after waiting 5 - 10 minutes for the waitress, I ended up ordering a more food because this wasn't good. I'm hoping the chili verde redeems my opinion about this place. Bussers / Host were super nice and attentive! 10/10 Clean restaurant Chili I verde is good!

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At the end of the street just before your toes hit the sand, there's a place called Wooly's!…read moreWe were craving fish and chips, and from what we saw other people eating, looked pretty good. Place your order at the counter and they will give you a pager to let you know when your food will be ready at the pick up window. We grabbed two cold beers at the bar and took them to a table outside while we waited for our food. The patio deck is big with plenty of tables looking out towards the beach and ocean. I got the fish and chips while my wife got the calamari strips and chips. They were both perfectly cooked and crispy, as fish and chips should be! This is the perfect spot to end your day at the beach!

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Ember

4.6(1.7k reviews)

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My first time here and our server, Riley was wonderful in suggesting cocktails for us to have . We…read moreordered the fried green tomatoes as our appetizer and then had the mushroom sausage pizza. The fried green tomatoes were wonderful with the shrimp on top and the pizza was generous and we were able to bring home leftovers to enjoy the next day. We also ordered the apricot tart for dessert which was light and creamy! The only negative thing was we were dining inside and it happened to be on a warm day so there wasn't much cross breeze inside and it was a bit warm, but other than that food and service was excellent.

The ribeye steak was the BEST ONE hubby and I have had ever. No exaggeration. Our poor dogs only…read moregot a few bites because it was just that good. We also shared a mushroom and sausage wood fired pizza that was amazing also. Drinks, service was great. Our server suggested a Stolpman wine that was perfect for the perfect ribeye. It was our anniversary and I couldn't think of a better place to celebrate.

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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.

Hoagies inside dining room.

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

Beachin’ Biscuits

4.5(1.4k reviews)

The biscuit my partner in crime had was awesome, but their take on the standard Patty Melt was next…read morelevel good! When asked if I wanted the fries as a side, I hesitated -- luckily they said, no-no-no, you gotta get the fries. Truer words not spoken, thanks y'all!

My latte and regular coffees : D-, burnt and strange Biscuts…read moreand Eggs : straight A exactly how it's supposed to taste, loved it. Customer Service : A Presentation: B Will I return? Absolutely

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Love the new location!!

Bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit. So good!

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Autism F.

8 years ago

Warning to anyone with special needs or to anyone who gets sick while dining at this place!!! I wish there was an option to leave zero stars. Leaving this one star feels way too generous. This place treats its special needs diners with complete disrespect. They have zero hospitality, compassion, or respect. And when diners get sick at this place, they are treated like lepers!! After eating their chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, and zucchini, a young lady (who has Autism and is also blind) got very ill and threw up. She was in obvious distress and discomfort and needed (and DESERVED) some kindness, help, respect, and compassion. What did she (and her sister and sister's fiance who were dining with her) receive instead??? Not only rude stares from every single person in the establishment, but their server (a hispanic lady with a shamrock tattoo) started yelling at the young lady who got sick in Spanish, talking about her weight and saying other things that were VERY inappropriate and hurtful. This server with the shamrock tattoo should immediately be fired. And this whole establishment needs a lesson in hospitality and how to take care of customers who get sick. PAYING customers shouldn't get treated with this kind of blatant rudeness and cruelty. They should be given the appropriate items needed to help (in this situation, towels, wash cloths, lysol wipes, etc). While cleaning up the mess and trying to comfort their sick sister, these customers were stared at, yelled at, and completely insulted. And special needs customers should receive nothing but the utmost respect and compassion and help!!! This poor family needed a helping hand (or two), some warm smiles, kind words, and some sympathy!! Instead, they were left to deal with everything on their own while getting yelled at, insulted, and stared at!! This restaurant and the way they handled things (or DIDN'T handle things, I should say) made this situation even more distressing and overwhelming for the diner with special needs. She was already sick, scared, and overwhelmed, and this place exacerbated that! Way to go, Denny's! Way to treat this beautiful young woman!!! You should all be ashamed!!!! I wouldn't recommend this diner to anyone!!!! Nobody deserves to be treated like this! I will be reporting this location (and that waitress). I will also be reporting this place to the Better Business Bureau. Get new management, take some hospitality courses, learn how to treat human beings decently, and definitely fire the shamrock-tattoo server!! If any of that was repetitive, it's because I'm so angry, my writing skills have flown out the window! The point is: don't go to this place!! Shame on them!!!! read more

Barbara C.

10 years ago

My husband being a 25 year active duty Veteran was treated very rude. Your staff needs educated about the mental health issues associated with Active Duty Veterans, known as PTSD. There are Veterans out there that feel uncomfortable in a crowded setting so if you are going to show respect for the service of Veterans than do so for all of them allowing them to have their meal served as a take out meal if needed!!!!! read more

Jah 8.

1 year ago

Denny's is amazing! The food is always fresh and delicious, but what really makes it special are the people. Employees like Hayden go above and beyond with friendly, fast service, and Manager Marissa makes sure everything runs perfectly with a warm, welcoming vibe. It's the perfect spot for any meal, day or night. Truly a 5-star experience every time! read more

J J.

10 years ago

Worst service ever. We ordered chips & salsa to start with waited for 10 minutes with no one in sight. 20 minutes later we got our food by a fifteen server we asked about the chips she said she will find out what happened and never heard back from any one. Never coming back that is for sure. read more

Victoria R.

9 years ago

Thank you Alaiza for your exceprional service last night! You served us with a joyful and bright smile. You were genuinly sweet to our group and laughed along with us. Also, you reminded me SO much of the first Lana Lang from Smallville. Thank you!!! read more

M H.

1 year ago

Came in last Friday to have our favorite burgers and fries. Service was quick and efficient. Our server Karen was a delight, and the manager was friendly. Needless to say the burgers are to die for and you can't beat the price. read more

Kaylin J.

1 year ago

Me and my mom were happy and pleased with the service we received today from our food to our server. Karen was sweet amazing check on us made sure we were good and didn't need anything. read more

Alicia G.

1 year ago

Super Slam breakfast was delicious and super affordable!!!! Service was great, Karen was very attentive to our needs. Great environment, friendly employees read more

Fernandoalonso F.

1 year ago

muy buen servicio y amabilidad. tiempo Y buena comida los trabajadores muy amables y. atentos. a nuestra mesa muchas gracias por el servicio read more

Kimberly P.

1 year ago

service was 10/10! absolutely would come here again, and the food was great! warm and just perfect for a nice cold day.

Virginia R.

9 years ago

Ken is absolutely the best, he is very friendly and never had a empty cup of coffee. Best service I had in a while.

Sergio H.

153

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227

5 years ago

The bread was very old and the cheese was old as well. I would stay clear from this place for sure

Larry M.

9 years ago

Burnt food..!!!!! Never coming back.!!! .!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

ReubenMaria A.

8 years ago

Supervisor and server Jennifer were amazing! Great customer service from those two ladies!

Katie B.

101

6 years ago

You'll never get business charging $9 to deliver, then a tip on top of that? FORGET IT. read more

Y. A.

4894

372

13 years ago

Prompt service unlike the Denny's in Santa Maria, which lacks customer service trng

Jerry B.

1 year ago

I come here all the time and am never disappointed The service is always fantastic

Chris R.

1120

108

17 years ago

I am disappointed that this Denny's is not good. Slow service and bad food.

Michael G.

12 years ago

Great breakfast late on a Sunday night. Nice waitress. Affordable pricing.

Audrey H.

104

16 years ago

I love this place. The food is good. Much better than Steamer restaurant!!

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