I had the tomahawk pork chop, which I didn't know existed until that moment. And it was the best pork chop I've ever eaten! I thought about that chop for days. So good. Plus the ocean ambience and good service. Love this place. read more

Marisol - Banana Brûlée French Toast. - Seafood Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

I didn't like this place at all. Sure, seating overlooking ocean is great, but yuk. I guess it makes up for their horrible food. Had an ahi bowl for lunch and it is the worst ahi bowl I have EVER eaten. No flavor, skimpy just crap.., and who puts corn in an ahi bowl anyway ? GROSS!!! read more

Came here on a Sunday morning specifically wanting ocean views and what looked to be an affordable menu. Got seated outside overlooking the water. The food was really good. The fried calamari, clam chowder, and fish tacos were the perfect shareables for two. Views and food were 10/10. The main downside was the unfortunately the service. Staff were nice but slow! We had to go up to the counter to pay because the server never came even after we reminded them. read more

Marisol - Calamari, clam chowder (bread was amazing!), fish tacos, and strawberry-limon chiller. 10/10 - Seafood Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

I would have given Marisol 4 stars - but the food was subpar. Pros: wait staff is incredible - very personable and attentive. Beverages were cold, water topped up frequently. Garlic fries were incredible - I could have made a meal just with them. However - cons: I had the turkey sandwich with avocado and bacon. Unfortunately, the bread was too thick and it tasted sort of like wonderbread - sweet with a soft texture. Bacon was undercooked. The turkey was folded up and only filled half of the bun, so as you bit into it, the tomato and avocado squeezed out the side and end of the sandwich. It was also very dry, with only a small smear of what could have been mayo on one side of the bun. It would have been great on sliced whole wheat sourdough, if the filling had been arranged to fit the whole sandwich. For $19, that was pretty disappointing. read more

The food was bad overall. The only thing that was acceptable was the nachos. We waited more than an hour for our food and when it arrived it looked like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for a long time. The filet mignon burrito was very bad and not worth eating. There were fruit flies everywhere outside and they ruined the experience. The ocean view was the only good part but even that was spoiled by the flies. The service was also terrible. The staff checked on other tables but ignored us and we barely received any attention from our server. I would never eat here again at Marisol. read more

Marisol - Filet Mignon Burrito - Seafood Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

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Fantastic lunch for my mom and MIL's 80th birthday celebrations. Daniel was a fantastic server and ensured that everyone was happy and his timing was excellent. Food was fantastic! Definitely will come back! read more

Great atmosphere and views. The bartender and bar manager were phenomenal. The meal was good but not Great. The server for the food was excellent. The reason for 4 stars is the food was not quite up to snuff but all the service was excellent. read more

Amazing breakfast omlette with side of maple bacon. Delicious. Service from Erik at the bar was top notch. Beautiful view of the ocean. Love this place. read more

Marisol - Hash brown omlette - Seafood Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

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Very poor customer service. I'd avoid. Booked an anniversary weekend at the Cliffs Hotel. Decided to try Marisol as the Hotel front desk recommended it. We enter in, no one greeted us. After waiting a few minutes, someone finally acknowledged my husband waiting there. We asked for a table outside. A blonde hostess (Didn't catch her name) lead us to the outside patio table that was tucked in a corner with a large group next to it. Very tight and uncomfortable. My husband asked for a table across from it that was open and instead of seeing if it was available for us she said, this is the first table available in a rude tone and wouldn't consider us moving to it. So I told her that we will have to pass as that table was a little too crowded for our liking and left and went to Lidos next door where we were very pleased. read more

Marisol - Seafood Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Beautiful view depending on your placement. Valet parking available and it is free with validation. Lots of good choices for food. The service was decent but on the weekends, expect less because they get packed. Overall, it is a nice place that gets by with decent food and service. Nothing was bad and nothing was astonishing either. read more

Marisol - Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Great views, food and service. I was not expecting such an incredible delicious avocado toast with burrata! This was the biggest thing I've ever gotten for such an amazing price! The coffee was fantastic as well. So so good. read more

Marisol - Incredible avocado toast - Seafood Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Had dinner here last night - had pork chop with whipped mashed potatoes and haricot verts. It was absolutely delicious!! My BF had a burger with fries and it was bomb, too!! For all the shitty reviews on here, I don't know what they're eating or what they're reviewing, but they need to get a more positive outlook on life! The food was YUMMY here!!! read more

My husband and I just visited Marisol for the first time. We loved the ambiance, the food and a great server but what we really were impressed by was the hostess! When we first entered the lovely restaurant, we were warmly greeted by Brooklyn. She was so charming and happy with a beautiful smile. She was dressed professional and found our reservation quickly. As she escorted us to our table, she was super sweet and made us feel excited that we had chose this wonderful restaurant. read more

We stayed at the hotel next door and upon walking down the pathway to the beach we noticed this restaurant immediately, and how nice and super busy it looked. We book a table as we wanted to try it out. We had dined at the restaurant at our hotel and it was NOT a great experience so we were hoping to have at least one great restaurant experience in the area... Marisol did not disappoint! The food, service and ambiance were spot on, 5 stars! It was also very child and family friendly, great for a family of five! AMBIANCE- 5 STARS It's the restaurant that's nestled in the Cliffs Hotel right by the cliffs overlooking the beach. It has a European flair to it which I appreciate as the colors are so vibrant and also lots of flowers and plants around! The views are impeccable, right by the ocean and you can smell the ocean air and feel the wind around you. They also have heaters in case you get cold, but I would make sure to bring a sweater just in case as it gets chilly! We booked a table for brunch- which was super easy and simple to do. You go online and book a reservation. SERVICE - 5 Stars We arrived there and immediately were impressed by the people working there. They made sure we had a nice view and we're all set up with the high chairs we needed. Our server was really sweet, had great recommendations and checked in on us often if we needed anything. He even brought us complimentary fruit because he saw the kids were super hot and famished. The food came out quickly and we were able to enjoy with the beautiful view! FOOD- 5 stars The food was delicious! They have plenty of options for kids, not just fried junk but actual decent food like pancakes, grill cheese, etc. We got the pancakes for my oldest and for our twins they shared the chicken tenders and fries with a salad. Hubby ordered the fish tacos and they were devoured in minutes. I had the ahi rice bowl that was also delicious! If only we had room for dessert, next time! We went on a weekday for brunch, as it gets pretty busy during the key weekend nights! Make sure to book a table In advance and come early for a good seating. read more

Marisol - Ahi rice bowl - Seafood Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Sat at bar for dinner and drinks. Amazing sunset views! Bartender was super friendly and made amazing drinks. I ordered Cadillac margaritas and pomegranate lemon drops! Wow! So good. Tried grilled oasters. They were amazing! Next ordered shots of tequila and some grilled steak tacos! So tense and flavorful. Next carnita nachos. Nachos have house made chips. Lots of cheese and no shortage of toppings. Highly recommend! Pet friendly! Patio dining available too read more

Food and serve was amazing, we celebrated my husband's birthday here. We sat on the patio and it was beautiful. read more

Marisol - Prime burger - Seafood Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

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Can't beat the view. Service a bit underwhelming - somewhat robotic. Stingy on ice in cocktails (is there a shortage?). They used regular table salt for the rim of a margarita (eww). $13 for 1-1/2 cups of Clam Chowder ‍. Tasty carnitas nachos. Validated valet parking is nice. I've heard they're trying to restore this place to its previous glory (late 90s) and progress is being made, but they're not there yet. read more

Marisol - View from patio deck. - Seafood Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Food and service have been outstanding during our stay at the Cliffs Resort and Spa. Some of our favorites: Steak Tacos, Prime Burger, Wedge Salad. The staff has gone out of there way to ensure our satisfaction, at the Restaurant and Hotel! read more

Had a cousin reunion lunch at Marisol on a beautiful, perfect weather California day, September 2nd. We sat out on the patio; the view was spectacular and the food was delicious. I had the Bloody Mary and Thai chicken lettuce wraps - each terrific. Hubby enjoyed the steak tacos and cousins both concurred that the Cliffs Prime Burger was prepared very well and was even worthy of a photo. Our server was pleasant and attentive. Will return when we are in the area! read more

Located next door to the Cliffs Hotel, this was my first meal in Pismo Beach. This place sits right on the cliffs with the patio view overlooking the ocean. It's gorgeous! A sunny day, but a bit chilly, the patio offers heaters throughout, so pick a seat in the sun with a heater and you got it together! Lunch for this day, Turkey Club with Fries. It's HUGE! So much meat! The turkey is real off the bone turkey, similar to what you get for the holidays and very flavorful! The fries were amazing! Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. These aren't skinny fries by any means and I certainly could not finish my order. Between the meal and the view, this is a must visit. Get here! read more

Marisol - Turkey Club and Fries - Seafood Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Thanksgiving fixed dinner. Waiter could not answer any questions about menu as they hadn't been given any info. When food came up it was awful. Left hungry. Beautiful walkies along the bluffs. Mean girl with bristly attitude was seating everyone. read more

My husband and I came here for our anniversary. We put on the reservation we would like indoor and what we were celebrating. When we arrived for our reservation at 7:15 we were just asked to have a seat. 25 minutes later we were escorted to an outdoor table. We were brought water, but still no waiter after 10 minutes. Finally he arrives and we asked for an appetizer and ice bucket since we brought our own bottle. 10 more minutes. He sets the bottle on ice and still doesn't open it. 10 more minutes he brings our appetizer and opens the bottle. Still doesn't pour it. I'm over it and pour for my husband and I. It starts to get cold, and we ask for a heater. They give our table neighbors one but not us. My husband orders some food and I tell him eat and let's go I'm cold. Food is taking forever and I overhear the waitress next to us say the kitchen is backed up. I say to my husband I am NOT waiting for your food to come in the cold, I'm going inside to wait. The waiter hears us and says we can go inside into the lounge. He will move our things. Thanks! We move inside and 10 minutes later comes food. Yay. I think that's quick let's just get dessert and leave, we have now been here two hours. Nope- 30 minutes wait for panna cotta and terrible inedible creme brûlée and I don't finish my dessert I just get up and go to the bathroom and wait for my husband to get the check and pay. We did not leave that place until 9:55. I don't care how backed up you are, how shorthanded you are, none of this was acceptable. While the lamb lollipops were good- I would have loved to actually order dinner but we might have never received our food. I was literally scared to order dinner here because the wait for small things was so atrocious. Don't eat here. Please just let my tale be a warning. read more

My friends and I used to frequent Marisol and their Sunday brunch often the last few years but when we attended the first day of 2025 it was a huge disappointment. First off it was not that busy and our drinks from coffee to Bloody Mary took over 10-15 minutes and to add drinks weren't made correctly and the coffee tasted bitter and cold. 50/50 with the food, half of my party was satisfied with their meal. I don't think we will be returning for our brunches here and need to find a new spot. read more

Food was amazing, ordered the demi-glaze steak with pearl onions and risotto and vegetables. Added a side on mashed potatoes that were to die for, steak was perfection as it melted in my mouth like a warm apple pie. read more

Marisol - Seafood Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Ordered the filet mignon medium rare and it came out after an hour well done. While the food was terrible, our server, Vaughn, was amazing. Because of Vaughn's service we will definitely come back to give this another try. If you choose to visit this establishment, make sure to request Vaughn as your server! read more

Marisol's did it again, 5 stars for the smoked salmon bagel plate with a fried over easy egg, it had fresh arugula, tomatoes, avocado with a delish tasty spread underneath. It was so tasty, definitely one of my favorite dishes I've tried over the years. We sat outside on the patio watching the seagulls fly by and listening to the waves crashing!! The service was great as always, would recommend dining here. read more

Marisol - Smoked salmon bagel!! - Seafood Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

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Go see Nathan. He has a secret drink menu behind the bar with three speciality drinks. I tried the Berry Fizz that was sooo delicious. read more

Marisol - Berry Fizz made by Nathan - Seafood Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

And.... Back to terrible, - Expensive - inattentive service ( ive had better service in a McDonalds drive through) - Terrible food, awful food execution, poor judgement putting watery tomatoes/salsa on what should be crispy Fish / Shrimp and chips. Not to mention it arrived cold to our table. The tartar Sauce had a glaze sitting in the window, the Fish and Shrimp were served cold and soggy. The fries were the same. Zero follow up from the server of whom literally vanished after taking our initial order. Par for the course there now. - The Views there are incredible however the poor service and food quality negated that. We went back after seeing an ad for a new menu on Facebook. The pictures vs what we received were quite different and not in a positive way. We are locals and can say we have made our final visit to the Cliffs. Definitely not what it used to be. Very sad. read more

Our first visit and we found the meal and the service to be top notch. We started out with the crab cake and lamb. We then had filet and rib eye and enjoyed every bit of it. Ian provided wonderful service and we will ask for him on our future visits. read more

I don't know if I'm going to sound harsh, but I hope you take this criticism as something positive for the restaurant. During our visit, the ambiance was spectacular, the food luxurious, the prices reasonable, and the service from the staff excellent, but... I think there are several ways to get rid of all those disgusting and annoying flies everywhere. Before opening or after closing, they should eliminate and/or prevent so many flies. It's just my humble opinion. read more

Gotgeous view if you are seated nicely! You can have your meal overlooking the ocean watching beautiful sunsets. We loved their coffee and hot chocolate. Unfortunately for vegetarians like us who don't eat eggs there was super limited options. We got their margarita pizza which was pretty great. Would love to see more vegetarian/vegan options. read more

Marisol - Pizza and coffee/hot chocolate with a view - Seafood Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Mediocre food and service. Ridiculous prices with no customer service. Really? I paid over $400 for dinner (6 people) and they charged me $7 for more bread? And charged me for a mediocre baked potato as a substitute for food allergies? And my salmon was bland and overcooked when the chef could have made it tastier with my food restrictions. The only good thing was the view but not worth it. Very disappointing. I won't be back and don't recommend it. Nope. Go elsewhere. read more

Wow, what a nice place. A view to die for and food off the charts. Ashley was our server, what a nice woman. On top of everything and on spot for what we wanted and or needed. Had a FLIGHT of margaritas, and an Irish mule.. along with Brussel sprouts (with bacon, pecan and goat cheese) teaches me that if you grill and put bacon most anything... I will eat it. This is a destination type restaurant, next to a cliff side hotel.. well worth your time if you are up here. read more

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Let me start off saying that the workers here were Hella snobby I come into the restaurant and no one greets me. No one says anything just looking me up and down in a judgmental manner, waiting for me to say something. Once I say something I ask, like where do I sit down? Do I just sit down? Since nobody's addressing me. Then one of the workers say let me take you to the host where they seat you like he was explaining to me in a condescending manner and then his coworkers, laugh like what's funny then I get to the front desk where the host is at and she's just doing the same thing staring at me not greeting me not saying anything no words and I say to her anywhere to sit down is fine. I'm just hungry. She says excuse me like it's not her job to sit me down and then while I'm getting waited on by the server, he's like huffing and puffing like somethings bothering him. keep in mind there wasn't nobody in this restaurant. Food was mid and expensive read more

We came for lunch and Ty was our server and literally the best waiter ever!!! Laughed at my step dad's stupid jokes and kept up with our kids' juice and sauce requests and my crazy pregnant requests lol. Also complimented how polite our kids are (aweee shucks we try). Nachos are literally the best I've ever had.. like seriously get the nachos and add melted cheese lol. Then came back for dessert and cider.. all I can say is THANK YOU CASEY FOR THE MILK N COOKIES!! ;) read more

Marisol - Seafood Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

We had a group of 7 for a birthday celebration at Marisol today and had one of the poorest experiences ever. I am usually pretty tolerant of some delays in drink and food orders being served, but it was excessive today and the wine served was not what was ordered. It was replaced after I pointed it out but then took another 30 minutes to get another drink order. The restaurant wasn't crowded but it took forever to get our food and even though the restaurant and server knew we were celebrating an 80th birthday, nothing special, not even a cup of ice cream was offered. When we mentioned to the hostess on the way out at our disappointed of the service, she responded that she hoped it would be better the next time. There won't be a next time as there are plenty of restaurants in Pismo Beach to choose from. read more

What a disappointment. Staying at the associated hotel, the Cliffs, which is nice. But I'd been warned the restaurant was not good. Boy that is true. Simply had room service breakfast. Simple eggs and bacon. How could they screw that up? Totally generic / like you'd get at an ordinary diner, but $33 with the automatic gratuity. Eggs ok. Bacon greasy. Hash browns undercooked. And cold. English muffin had been toasted hours ago. Also cold. Didn't bother sending it back. Just paid. Left it sitting. Walked next door to the Lido restaurant (part of Dolphin Bay resort. Had a perfect eggs Benedict. So if you're staying at the cliffs, do yourself a favor and go next door to eat. This kind of food should embarrass the Cliffs hotel. read more

Really nice restaurant. Great food. Staff was pleasant and helpful but the reason I'm leaving the review is because of Eric the server. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and expedient. His service and care was extraordinary. We had a baby that was fussy but when my wife had to go to the bathroom to change a diaper after her food arrived, he put her dish under the salamander to keep it hot. When my baby was crying and we didn't bring the hot water, he brought us some hot water. He was quick to help us with other needs we had and it made our experience a lot more enjoyable. He had a great attitude and his service and care left me and my wife feeling we had a great experience. I will come back here for sure if this is the caliber of service I can expect. read more

I went for brunch on Saturday morning. Parking is a bit tricky because now the majority of parking lot is for valet parking and the far and few for the beach/public parking are limited. We parked next to the employee parking lot which also has limited parking, so just be patient when looking for parking. We walked in and were greeted by the hostess. We had the choice to sit inside or outside but the problem with sitting outside was that there was a tent for a venue that was blocking the ocean view. We decided to sit inside instead. We ordered two bumblebees, fresh OJ, peaches and cream smoothie, french toast with bananas and a side of bacon and a fillet mingnon burrito. The food was yummy and satisfying! The portion sizes were good for us but we still had leftovers and took some home. We then went on a walk on the trail next to the hotel to finish our brunch :) *side note: there were a lot of flies around us but I am not sure if it was because we smelled like chlorine as we had just left the hotsprings* read more

Marisol - Filet mignon breakfast burrito - Seafood Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Cozy atmosphere. Fantastic view. Yummy food. friendly staff. Definitely would go back when visiting the area.