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    Robins Restaurant

    4.3 (2.7k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Tracy N.

    Dined at Robin Restaurant today and overall we had a mix of hits and misses, but there were definitely a few dishes we really enjoyed! We got lucky and got moved to the outside table with live music. Beautiful garden with fruit trees and flowers. We started with the fried calamari, which was pretty good and actually ended up being the kids' favorite appetizer. We also tried the garlic bread, but unfortunately it wasn't our favorite. For the mains, the kids had the pepperoni pizza made with pita bread, which was a nice option for them. The short rib with mashed potatoes and carrots was okay, but nothing really memorable. The enchiladas with green sauce, though, were easily the best dish of the meal! The sauce was flavorful and the whole dish was really good. We also ordered the Thai green curry (not pictured). It tasted good, but it was a little too salty for us. I wish it came with more rice to balance out the saltiness. We took dessert to go and tried the carrot cake ($11) and a regular ice cream sundae ($17). The carrot cake was really good, especially with the nuts, cinnamon, and cream cheese goodness. Definitely the better dessert choice! The sundae tasted good too, but it came in a small plastic cup and for $17, I just didn't think it was worth the price. Overall, there were some good dishes and some that were just okay. The green enchiladas were the winner for us, followed by the carrot cake. The kids would probably vote for the calamari!

    Poke
    Linda M.

    Great food, consistent flavor. Friendly service, not long to wait for a table. Best poke I've had ever. Allow dogs, beautiful & comfortable outdoor seating, beautiful garden setting. (Came from Riverside for dinner!)

    Chocolate pistachio tart
    Calli Y.

    Friends said we had to come here since it's their favorite place to get in Cambria. Definitely a gorgeous patio for ambiance. The inside is also like a treehouse, very cute. We tried to go Saturday but it was 1.5hr wait so we made reservations for Sunday and there was no crowd. We got to sit outside and see the beautiful garden. It took a little bit for the server to come greet us but seems to be the norm in Cambria. We ordered: -Peruvian chicken- good but a little dry. Green sauce helped make the taste yummy. -Short rib was very tender and fell right off the bone -Filet mignon was all gone -the daily special of Wagyu chow mein was my least favorite. Beef was overcooked and it was just ehh. -chocolate pistachio tart was delicious! Not too sweet but very tasty! -carrot cake as well was great! Moist and different. Overall it was good and worth a try!

    Sarah C.

    Wow, the Robin's Chow was undeniably awesome. The noodles,sauce, vegetables, and chicken were cooked and mixed to perfection. Of course we got the ice cream hot fudge sundae for dessert. Homemade hot fudge, pistachios, vanilla bean ice cream. So good. Johanna, our waitress was friendly and attentive. The outdoor seating is spaced enough to have private conversation. The cool air is warmed just enough by the covered patio. Love both lunch and dinner options here.

    Thai Green Chicken
    Matthew S.

    Stopped in on the way to Hearst Castle. We wanted a place that had something for everyone, and we were all happy. My bride had the Thai chicken and it was delicious. I had the shrimp scampi special and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the shrimp and how well it was prepared, the dish was fabulous. Desserts were awesome, and we almost did not get them, glad we did. Super cute venue with a great small town yet upscaled feel. Thank you for a great experience, fresh food, and tasty treats.

    Salmon
    Annette C.

    This was within walking distance of where we were staying so we decided to check it out. It's open air and there's greenery everywhere which was very nice, and as the evening became cooler they turned on their outdoor gas heaters which was much appreciated. We ordered the Salmon, the chicken, and the lamb curry. Each one of these dishes were absolutely delicious, they came out hot and in a timely manner. I was particularly impressed with the lamb curry because I was expecting it to be watered down, but it was not. It didn't have as much heat as my Dad's, but it tasted authentic. It took a ridiculously long time for anyone to approach our table once we were seated. Usually if servers are super busy or they get double seated or something, one of the managers will help them out by coming over and telling us someone's on their way, or they might get our drink order started, they do something to help mitigate the absence of acknowledgment from the server, but that did not happen. I observed the comings and going's of all the staff (managers, servers, bussers) that were passing us by and every single one of them averted their eyes. This is not what I expected from a place like this, and every moment that passed made the experience even more off putting. Just as I was deciding to get up and leave the restaurant, because it seemed like we were invisible, our server showed up. Just in time. From there forward we received short but adequate service.

    Salt Roasted Beets + side of fries
    Jana H.

    Food was 5/5, service 4/5. So overall 4.5/5. Robin's is a great place with healthier, fresh, and unique menu items with an ambience to match the menu. Sitting out in the garden feels lovely and like you are tucked away (and the space heaters do their job). There were a lot of tasty sounding menu items and easily shared the salted beets and Thai green chicken. Both had wonderful flavor and were delicious; we were super happy with our order and would absolutely order those items again. Our server was not super attentive and did not come in to check on us during the meal. I would definitely go again when in Cambria and would recommend to others!

    Salted beets
    Catherine V.

    We, my daughter and I went there for my birthday. The staff there were such nice, accommodating people! The restaurant is an historic adobe home with a lovely indoors, atrium, or patio in which to dine. We shared a great pinot, one glass of wine but in two glasses, and I think he added some extra because both looked like full orders. We had the salted beets. My daughter ate the feta (she is not vegan, and it was not vegan). It was really good and a hugh portion! We ate every scrap. Then we got the Chile relleno and shared that. All I can say is WOW! It was that good! For dessert we shared their vegan Vegalicious Sundae, which they gave me for my birthday (my 83rd, BTW). I wish I lived closer. I would be there once a week.

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    Michelle L.

    The place is soo cute. Indoor and outdoor seating. The garden is beautiful. The service was so nice. And the food was delicious. I got the Thai chicken curry and it was very flavorful. My husband got the lamb one and that was really really flavorful. Delicious stuff can't wait to go back

    Briggitte L.

    This restaurant is tucked away on a side street off Main Street. The decor in the inside and outside is lovely. I went by myself for lunch. I was slightly annoyed that they escorted several people to their tables before me even though I was there first. But once I was seated the awesome wait staff made up for it. The salmon bowl was very good. Everything tasted very fresh. I recommend this restaurant.

    Crispy Brussels Sprouts - bacon, blue cheese, apples, balsamic vinaigrette | 17
    Toan D.

    We were here in March a few years ago and liked it so much we decided to come again during our December visit. The place is even more charming during the holidays with the Christmas decorations and lights adorning the warm wood interior. The restaurant is housed in a cozy historic home built in 1935, and that vibes still lingers in the dining rooms and garden setting. We felt like we were dining in a piece of the town's story. The food reflects the culture of the central coast. Well executed, simple but with a global influence, comforting and fresh. On this visit, highlights included the filet mignon, cooked to a perfect medium rare and plated over mashed potatoes with a velvety demi glace sauce and mushrooms. The baby back ribs, which were tender with a wonderful savory glaze. The autumn salad was fresh with seasonal apples, squash, pomegranate, and feta mingling nicely together. For dessert we shared the pumpkin cheesecake which creamy not overly sweet and a graham crust that crumbled nicely together to the chew. We'll definitely come back on our next visit to beautiful Cambria. Happy Eating!

    Stuffed Plablano  Vegan Chile Relleno
    Barry M.

    Closer to a 4.5 stars. Loved it. Wonderful ambience, Service was perfect and the amazing stuffed Plablano was out of this world. Great comforting place to have a nice evening!

    4:30pm no reservations needed
    Clifford W.

    Cambria parking free with no meters yet. Food was better than average, beef short ribs ($48 at this writing), tender, on bed of mashed potatoes, sprouts, and carrots on top, excellent boneless meat. Salad was very good, crisp lettuce, bean, tomato. Bean soup tasty, almost as good as my home cooked soup. Service excellent took away finished entrees. Dessert trio os brûlée, torte, & sorbet was nicely presented. Ambiance was nice for night on the town. Overall, 5 stars out of 5.

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    Everything was wonderful. The food as superb, the decor is lovely and service was excellent

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    Thank you for coming & for your feedback, Jana. We appreciate you.

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    Ask the Community - Robins Restaurant

    Do they have a full bar?

    They absolutely do NOT have a full bar. Beer and wine only.

    Are there any vegetarian or vegan entrees or sides?

    Many! This is a great spot for vegans and vegetarians. I very much recommend the Robin's Chow, and the spring rolls.

    Are you dog friendly?

    If you sit outside you can bring your dog tables are kind of close together so if it's crowded a small dog would be better

    Is Robin's dog friendly?

    Yes, we are. We have a lovely garden seating area. However, when we have a private event in our garen there will not be seating for pets so best to check if you are coming on the weekend. Mostly the events are Friday night & saturday.

    What is the corkage fee at Robin's?

    $20

    What is the name of the cookbook that they sell's at front desk? ($30) do you have a photo of the cover?

    Here it is https://www.slofarmersmarketcookbook.com/

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    Linn's Easy As Pie Café - Rasperry Rhubarb Pie and a Mocha w/ whipped cream!

    Linn's Easy As Pie Café

    4.1(473 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    While in Cambria, CA, taking in the sights and sounds, I heard good things about Linn's pies. And I…read moredo luv me some pie. So off we went to Linn's Easy As Pie Cafe. Just look for the building with the whimsical cartoonish pie statue out front. Darn cute! So many pie flavor choices. Slices, mini pies or whole pies. Sweet or savory. Plus the cafe menu includes sandwiches, wraps, panini's, salads, soup, stews, comfort food entrees, and hot dogs. The young man working the counter was fantastic. Sincerely friendly.welcoming, extremely helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu. Provided great recommendations. We ordered a hot dog $10. All beef. It was split grilled served with side of potato salad. And a slice of olallieberry pie $7. The dog had a nice quality snap, good flavor. The potato salad for me was just ok. The pie was heavenly. Perfect thickness of crust; it was dense, flaky and tender all around yummy. My tastebuds were doing a happy dance! The cafe has a charming farmhouse interior. The cafe interior tables were fitted with plastic table cloths. Not a fan of those. The back patio was super cute. The area is compact. Gorgeous flowers and plants all lushly thriving and blooming. Whimsical metal sculpture art . Water fountains that gave off a calming trickling water sound. The windmill structure was pretty cool. Dual purpose of up cycle art and patio cover. Almost every table had a huge umbrella providing shade. Next to the back patio are the restrooms housed in its own stand alone building. Could use a refresh. There are a few spots in the car lot in the back. But the lot is tiny and hard to maneuver about for larger vehicles.

    Stopped in with the family as we were driving down from Big Sur because I was told that it was the…read moreplace to have a slice of olallieberry pie. A quick online search will tell you that an olallieberry is a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry and it's all delicious . I had a slice of pie a la mode. My daughter had an olallieberry cream puff and my partner had a slice of cherry pie. All were so good, especially with a nice cup of coffee. We sat in the outside garden patio area on a lovely late spring day. It was perfect. The service was friendly and yes it can take a little long, but it's a small shop with one guy doling out the pies, so be patient , it's worth it.

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    Linn's Easy As Pie Café - Interior

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    Dutch apple

    Linn's Easy As Pie Café - Love any of their Olallieberry items - these were both excellent!

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    Love any of their Olallieberry items - these were both excellent!

    Lily's Coffee House - Maple scone and dark roast brew.

    Lily's Coffee House

    4.2(463 reviews)
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    Five stars for the food and for the owner. Best burritos on the coast, and everything else on the…read moremenu is good too. When the owner is there, the service matches the food. When she is not here, it is a different place. On slow weekdays the staff range from unfriendly to flat out rude, and they close early. Posted closing is 1 pm, but I have watched the closed sign go up at 12:30 and been turned away. The last excuse was a power outage. I live here. That outage lasted about ten minutes and had ended more than three hours earlier. And it is not just me. Last week I was in a coffee shop nearby, standing behind a woman who had come back to visit after moving away years ago. She had just walked out of Lily's five minutes earlier. She was telling her friend that it had always been her favorite place and that the owner was wonderful, but was shocked that the staff were nasty. She did not know I was listening and had no reason to say it except that it had just happened and she was upset about it because she was nostalgic and had been looking forward to going to her favorite place. If you show up in that last thirty minutes on a day that is not busy, you may find the door shut on you regardless of what the sign says. So go there when the owner is there or go more than thirty minutes before closing on days unlikely to be busy. Of course not all the staff are that unfriendly - The long term staff are friendly But too many aren't . They get laid off or quit them you get a new one with attitude . It's just I have bad luck showing up at wrong time.

    Cute coffee shop in town with coffee, some pastries and other breakfast options (egg bowl,…read morebreakfast burrito). 4 small tables inside and a bunch of seating outside, but it was cold and wet in the morning. Ordered the everything bagel with lox, comes with cucumber, tomato and red onion - tasted pretty fresh ingredients, except for the tomato which was soft. Also ordered the salted Nutella latte (iced), 1/4th sweet and it was perfect - good flavor, not too sweet. Place was busy at around 8am on a Tuesday; coffee came out fast and waited about 10 minutes for the bagel.

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    Berry scone and Mexican Mocha.

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