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    Mulligan's Restaurant

    3.9 (119 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Bob jones trail to mulligans! Awesome!
    Samuel O.

    Great food! Great views! And the employees are awesome. What else can you ask for in Avila Beach on a perfect sunny day!

    Putting range
    Ann C.

    When my family visits Avila Beach, we very often go to Mulligan's Bar and Grill restaurant due to our previous dining experiences. Generally speaking, golfers possess a certain social status and financial resources. So sometimes the restaurant at a golf course may be pricey. But this restaurant's food is delicious and affordable. Even though I don't play golf, I've always loved the food at golf course restaurants. It is always great. I even attended a wedding and a funeral banquet at a golf course. So far, no golf restaurants I have been to have served unappetizing food.

    Outdoor patio, pup friendly
    Corina M.

    10/10!! Such a cute spot!!! I love the casual, outdoorsy, chill afternoon vibes. Outdoor space is so cozy, breezy, chic and dog-friendly! They have dog water bowls inside for the pups and a simple pup menu! The outdoor area has tons of andirondak chairs, fire pits, regular seating and lay-down lawn chairs. There's a perfect mixture of seating in the sun or shade. Service was excellent. Very friendly staff on a Monday afternoon. I'd describe the food as typical bar food that hit the spot. The fries were super crispy and surprisingly my favorite part.

    Blood Marys
    Lisa C.

    We decided to take a break from a long walk with our pups (on Bob Jones trail). What better pit stop than to have Bloody Marys at the beach! The outdoor seating is dog friendly (and I believe they have a dog menu). There was abundant patio seating with great views of the ocean. The drinks were very zesty, just the way we like them. The dogs seemed to appreciate the rest break as well. I would most certainly repeat this stop in the future and grab a bite to eat as well.

    Crab cakes
    Matt W.

    Food is good and people working are nice. It's got a lot of outdoor seating with an ocean view and it's a very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. It was not to busy while we were there. Food was done quickly. Order at the counter and they call your name when it's done. Prices are reasonable especially for the area it's in.

    Chicken sandwich

    We live in the community here in San Luis Bay Estates. First I have to say we love to sit and enjoy the live music outdoors at Mulligans. You can't beat the location to enjoy the Oceanside entertainment. We rarely eat here as we haven't had the best food, though with my daughter visiting we decided to get dinner while we sat to listen to music on a Saturday night from 5-7 pm. There was not a big crowd and actually the bar was empty when we ordered. We ordered 2 of the crispy chicken sandwiches and an order of fish tacos. The sandwiches were barely edible. The buns were very burnt on both and the chicken very overcooked and dry. I did take mine in to show the main bartender woman. The food here is unfortunately the worst in all of Avila. Very disappointing. You can and should do better!

    Fish tacos , fish and chips

    The food and the restaurant vibe were so nice! The fish tacos were perfect! Staff were very kind and friendly!

    Beet & goat cheese salad
    Dale H.

    Ok, 1st time at this place, and they are taking some liberties calling it a restaurant. It's actually a small grill that is part of the golf pro shop. Food wasn't bad, but not we were expecting - from a "restaurant." You order your food (limited menu) from the guy behind the counter, checking in golfers and pouring drinks. You go grab a seat (outside seating is amazing) and then when they call your name, you go get your food (on paper plates) you also grab whatever plastic ware you need along with packaged condiments (salt, pepper, etc). We stopped by for "brunch" (my wife wanted a beet salad, and I wanted breakfast). The beet salad was decent (the beets weren't pickled, nor were they fresh). My Chi Chi Chile & eggs were basically a bowl of tri tip chile (not bad) with an egg on top. We also had an order of fried pickles, but they were so salty, we could barely eat them. This isn't really a restaurant, but a grill inside a golf shop, so it's hard for me to recommend other than for the nice outdoor seating.

    Erica G.

    We stopped in, looked at the menu and ambiance . We weren't feeling it and walked out. It's an older restaurant. Needs some TLC but I'm sure they need support to find any remodels. I should've supported but I was looking for a vibe since here on vacation. Next time .. I'm in the area I will at least grab a drink! Staff were nice . They greeted us right when we walked in.

    My Asian chicken wrap with onion rings
    Nancy T.

    When I first went here, I thought oh no I don't think I'm gonna like this. Mulligans has been here for a long time and it's totally changed. You place your order and I had an Asian chicken wrap with onion rings and it was fantastic. My husband had tri-tip sandwich and it was pretty good. I ended up with two buffalo trace old fashions Yum Yum. They had live music which was great, but a lot of people didn't appreciate it, but I did. I think I'll go back here again as we live nearby. Service was good and weather perfect c Our server was Sina and she made good drinks.

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    Erica M.

    Five star breakfast! I wish I took pictures, but I was too hungry and the food was so good that I forgot. I had the avocado toast. I love all the flavors mixed together. My husband had the chi-chi chili and eggs. He loved it. The view is great, and the customer service was wonderful. I'll definitely go back. I love that they have a dog friendly patio. The only thing I would change is that they have stronger forks because the plastic forks could not easily work with my toast.

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    Amazing service and really good vibes. The staff were all so nice! I would highly recommend.

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    Yummy food. Great service. Love the ambiance. It has a great beachy vibe. Great live music in the summer. It's right there by Avila Beach.

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    Great staff. Food was great. There's a golf course near by so there's lots of greenery if you sit outside.

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    Fun setting. Tacos were dry no sauce! No pico de gallo! No cheese , etc. would return and hope for better results

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    Shuck Shack

    4.7(32 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Small business locally owned. Food was really good. For the location, the prices make sense. I…read moredidn't mind the wine, but I was hoping for a glass of traditional oyster pairing wines as an option, but the owners are in the industry so they highlight their wines. Which are pretty good. No notable flaws, just honestly decent, coming from a wine snob. Only petnat I've tried and liked as well. Oysters were top notch. I would add salt vs just ice as a serving dish though bc they started drowning in water if you don't eat them fast enough. Love that they serve caviar bumps! The fried smoked fish sandwich was awesome. Great bread and extras. Flavorful! People were really nice. Welcoming and inviting. I could sit there every day and be happy.

    Why has tinned fish been hidden from me and The Wife, when everyone, who is anyone, has known about…read moreit forever? Back to Shuck Shack. We were visiting Avila Beach for my birthday week and decided to try out Sinor-Lavalle's wine tasting room a block back from Front Street and just down the way from our AirBnB. We met the owner and he suggested to mosey on over to Shuck Shack. We walked there, on Front Street, and met Evan, the GM. Evan took great care of us with some nice wines and then told us all about the tinned fish they had. Tinned Fish Sidenote: Two weeks before this trip if I heard the phrase tinned fish (TF) I would have thought oily mackerel or sardines smelling nasty. While I like anchovies, I was not prepared for TF. We were just in SanFran and The Kid's roomates were eating TF. Really? Yuck! Then we went to the Vintage Press in Visalia, CA, and 1/2 page of the large menu was 20 or 30 versions of TF. WTF? And now we were in Avila being told about the options and how delicious they were. Back to Shuck Shack. With Evan's guidance, we ordered a number of items off their menu including oysters (hauled in that morning), smoked trout TF, local salami, LandChos and Gildas. Check out the menu pics for descriptions. Paired with some great wines it was a fantastic culinary experience. Adding on to that the great service and setting of Avila Beach makes this an easy 5 star experience. GO! EAT VERY WELL!! HAVE FUN, Damnit!!!

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    4.1(3.1k reviews)
    5.3 mi
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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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    4.2(2.3k reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$$
    Locally sourced ingredients
    Outdoor seating

    We came here in April -- but I wrote all the notes on the food below while eating -- on our way…read morehome from NorCal. Service here was excellent, we were checked up on enough and our server gave great recommendations. Thanks to our server Talia D! We sat in a cute garden area with vines, plants, and fairy lights, very cozy like you're in a friend's well-decorated patio. They also gave us complementary bread before we received our meal, and a lot of the dishes were unique and plated well. I would come back if I'm ever in the area and would recommend this place to all my friends! All ratings below are averaged (from me and my bf): salmon bisque // 9.25 // very yummy and unique. my bf didn't think he'd like it -- he usually dislikes seafood -- but it was great!! creamy, clear salmon taste but no unpleasant fishy/ocean taste that a lot of seafood has. i've never had this anywhere else, props to the chef! thai green curry // 8.5 // my bf says it's a 9. it's good but i feel like it was not my fave, it's lowkey your good, standard green curry that you can get at any thai place duck breast (curry) // 8.75 // very delicious and unique, i'd rate the curry, rice, and duck breast as 9/10, the duck breast itself was a 10/10. the curry was creamy, and they were all delicious and fragrant, pairing well together. however, the mushrooms, carrots, and other veggies it came with are too sweet. they seem like they're glazed with a sauce that has too much sugar. the black rice was surprisingly very filling strawberry matcha trifle // 8 // yummy, nothing majorly wrong with it. reminds me of a strawberry matcha latte. matcha whipped cream was a nice, unique touch i haven't really seen elsewhere despite it not sounding difficult to make. i'd order it again but i feel like it's on the sweeter side, so you can't eat too much of it.

    Came here for our first dinner in SLO. We really loved the patio dining and the ambiance was…read moreabsolutely amazing. Loved the sounds of the creek and the toads at night, it was very serene. Service was a little slow for my liking, but not too bad. The food was pretty good. I appreciated the fusion flavors like the curry. Overall, I understand why this place gets booked up for celebrations.

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    TASTE! Craft Eatery - San Luis Obispo

    4.3(1.6k reviews)
    7.6 mi
    $$

    I love the concept behind this restaurants. I'm always a fan of variety and their menu being…read morestructured around combing small items like sliders, sides, and salads is perfect for me. I opted to do a trio with the bahn mi, tip o' Argentina, and the garlic fries. The food was good I forgot to take a picture! The tip o' Argentina was solid with the garlic aioli and the chimmichurri perfectly complimenting the steak and the lettuce and tomato adding a little bit of freshness. The buns they use for all of their sliders are soft, slightly sweet, and don't fall apart while you're eating. The Bahn Mi was even better. I love pork but was a little skeptical about pulled pork on a slider riffing on the flavors of a bahn mi. To my surprise and delight, it tasted just like grilled Vietnamese pork, which was perfectly complimented by the fresh and pickled veggies and surprisingly hot jalapeño. Finally, I got the garlic fries which were a massive portion, crisp, and very garlicky. Everything was good and with such a large and customizable menu, I'd definitely return if I was in the area again. I also want to give a shout out to the bartender, Kelsey. I sat at the bar and her service was attentive and she was very knowledgeable about the menu. We got the opportunity to chat for a bit and I loved her vibe, so definitely consider sitting at the bar if you're dining solo or with a friend.

    We saw the great reviews for Taste and were really excited about the concept of being able to…read morechoose from so many things that we made this our first stop in our time in SLO. It is a bit off the beaten path I thought, in a seemingly industrial area and parking was hard to find at 12:30 on a Monday. We had to go down the street and around the corner since the lot was full. I got a Gouda Burger, the summer crunch salad, and garlic fries. My wife and kid also had a slider but did Italian Sprouts, mac and cheese with bacon, and sweet potato fries. The slider was good- tasty but a little messy to eat. Both servings of fries were really generous. The salad was a good mix of ingredients. However the mac and brussels sprouts were a bit disappointing. For some there is no such thing as too much bacon but for us both of these dishes definitely had too much bacon- so much that we left a lot of the bacon! And don't get me wrong, I do enjoy my bacon. Overall, a good concept but we'll definitely try some non bacon dishes next time!

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