Quaint and rustic restaurant with inside and large patio seating. Our waitress was very nice as well as bus ladies staff. We dined inside. We tried the delicious fried calamari with lots of tentacles - yum! It could've used a bit more draining as pieces were still oily but otherwise tasty. Big enough to share 2-3 persons. I was semi full just sharing the dish with Hubby. He tried the Roghan Josh (lamb curry) and Thai green curry chicken. Both were good dishes but the Thai curry was a bit too spicy for me. The chicken pieces were generous. Hubby liked his lamb curry. We were too full to try dessert. Would definitely return here next time we come to Cambria again. read more

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Absolutely delightful and well worth the drive. From impeccable service to tasty, tasty dishes and lovely outdoor ambience. This is one of my new favorites. Thank you for making the drive well worth it. read more

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The food at Robin's is some of the best in the area. We shared a crispy Brussels Sprouts appetizer which was a generous portion. My husband had the mushroom risotto made with locally grown mushrooms. He enjoyed it very much. I had the braised short rib, which was fork tender, over a bed of delicious mashed potatoes. The service was attentive without being intrusive. We sat on the heated patio which was charming and comfortable. read more

Robins Restaurant - The heated patio. I highly recommend this. - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

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So much thoughtful care went into the dining experience. We had the salmon bisque & salmon bowl~ & dining on their magical patio added up to an unforgettable, lovely luncheon. Thank you for making our time so delightful! read more

Robins Restaurant - Lemon cheesecake. Divine! - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

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While service is so so, the outdoor seating is great and the food is good too. Enjoyed their ice tea and salad.

My Calamari was the BEST I have ever had. Tender, light. Melt in your mouth, 10 out of 10! With reservation we waited a very long time over an hour to get lunch. Food is good be prepared to wait. Patio is lovely read more

Robins Restaurant - Receipt for 4 - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

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We Could Eat At Robin's Every Day..... My wife and I had many meals at Robin's over the years, but it's been a while. So during a visit with friends to see the scarecrows in Cambria before Halloween, we agreed it would be great to stop for lunch. - Overall: 5 - Location: 5 - Exterior: 4 - Ambiance: 5 - Menu: 5 - Food Quality: 5 - Food Portion: 5 - Service: 5 - Price and Value: 5 - Parking: 4 - Bathroom: 4 Pros: - Location: Central. Right in the middle of the "downtown" shopping district. - Menu: Excellent. Lots of creative dishes...many vegetarian or vegan...with interesting ingredients and/or combinations. - Exterior: Rustic. In keeping with the historic nature of the building and country charm of Cambria. - Ambiance: Comfortable. For lunch on a sunny Friday in mid October with the temperature around 70, we sat at a table for 4 in the large outdoor area. Almost like a picnic in the park. - Food: Tough to beat. I started with a bowl of Vegetable Soup ($12) where you could actually taste each vegetable. Tasty and filling. That was followed by the Caprese Sandwich ($21) with zucchini, vine ripe tomato, roasted bell pepper, mozzarella, pesto and balsamic drizzle on ciabatta bread. My wife tried the soup then ordered "Fresh Catch" Tacos ($24) with beer battered cod, shredded cabbage, avocado crèma, mango salsa and pickled onions on organic corn tortillas. Half came home. - Service: Attentive and friendly. Everyone had a smile. - Price and Value: Lots of good food for a fair price. - Parking: No problem during the week. Probably tougher during the summer and on weekends. - Bathroom: The patio area had its own bathroom "behind a bush"...in a room attached to the main building. It was clean, convenient and more spacious than you'd expect. It's as if you opened a restaurant inside a Farmer's Market. read more

SO GOOD!! The restaurant is adorable and the staff were so nice. So many vegan options and the food was exceptional. Cambria locals recommended as the must-go spot! read more

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On a recent trip to Cambria we made a lunch reservation at Robins and were seated in the garden area. We had such a lovely time; the food, the ambiance and the service were all outstanding! We ordered a bottle of Rombauer Chardonnay, the perfect companion to the salted beet salad and Thai Green Chicken Curry, both of which were so tasty! Our server was attentive, while also creating a fun, unhurried experience! We can't wait to return! read more

The salmon bisque was only alright. The salmon in the soup was a bit dry. Soup just tasted like tomato soup.

We were walking by at around 8:30 or so tonight and my husband decided he wanted to grab some dessert if they were still open. They had just put out a sign that they were closed to walk-ins, but luckily for us the person in front (manager? host? I'm not sure) was so kind to say he could accommodate us coming in just for dessert. He fully reset a table for us and made sure to set us up somewhere close to the patio heaters. We ordered an affogato, the apple pear crisp, and a crème brûlée and WOW! All amazing. I work at a coffee shop and honestly, their espresso was waaaaay better than ours (lol!). The crème brûlée had such a nice crack and a lovely, almost slightly orange blossom-y flavor to it. The crisp was delicious as well but my husband devoured the majority so I can't weigh in too heavily there. He loved it, though! Their dinner menu looks incredible, we can't wait to come back to try it out! read more

Robins Restaurant - Crème brûlée - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

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Food as it could be. Superb in every way. This isn't the kind of fufey place where you go away hungry; Robin's food and atmosphere is what you wish you could come up with at home. It's a long drive for most folks, but worth every effort. Went 1200 miles to get there and intend to repeat. read more

Everything was lovely about this visit. The food was absolutely delicious. The waiter was so friendly and welcoming. The garden is gorgeous and everything seemed to be in bloom. What a delight! read more

Robins Restaurant - Short Rib Hash - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

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I truly love Robins Restaurant. We came here shortly after we got married just my husband and I, and came back last night with our Toddler for our 10th year wedding anniversary. What a special place, we're both vegan and the options are so wonderful. We had Robins Chow with tofu, the most perfect fries, and the enchiladas were incredible. The sweetest part was that my toddler was prepared to leave the sippy cup behind but we asked if they had any we could purchase and our server surprised us in the kindest way. There was a bit of a wait even with reservations but the place is magical and worth waiting a little. read more

Robins Restaurant - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

Walked into a whimsical indoor treehouse! The inside is beautiful and matches the outside garden-inspired vibe. The inside has heated to keep it warm and cozy. Our server had lots of enthusiasm and recommended some dishes for our first time. We ordered the blood orange Bellini atost cali spritz. We split the Meze plate and baby back ribs. We left satisfied and enjoyed the experience of the location very much. Would definitely recommend visiting here if you are in the Cambria area! read more

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Awesome food, charming garden seating surrounded by beautiful blooming flowers. The hostess, Meadow, was especially kind and considerate as I was maneuvering my handicapped sister. Kind and helpful staff and delicious food. Highly recommended. read more

Variety of menu. Fresh food served artistically. Wonderful outdoor, garden patio dining area as well if you don't dine inside the restaurant. Congenial service and nice wine list. Always enjoy dining here. A must for those visiting Cambria! read more

Friends were visiting Cambria for the afternoon...so I treated them to the obvious place to go: Robins! The restaurant was incredibly busy, yet everything (as always) was flawless. The service was terrific and my ahi bowl was stellar. I recommended the lamb burrito to my friend and he loved it. Thanks to you and the team for the terrific lunch experience. read more

I ordered Filet it's okay not Wow but I don't consider bad. For catching me to go back again I would have to say nope. My husband ordered spare ribs dish he said it was good. Service was excellent. read more

Came to this restaurant after seeing the multiple good reviews--and Robin's certainly didn't disappoint. We got the salmon bisque, the fish tacos, and the salmon BLT and all three items were delicious. I was particularly impressed with the BLT, as the salmon was moist and the bread was satisfyingly crisp while being tender enough to bite through. Try sitting in the garden section if you can, the greenery is beautiful and I personally enjoyed being able to listen to the wind and the birds while eating :) What truly made the visit special though was the phenomenal service we received from our server Tiara. She made sure we felt welcome and was incredibly attentive the entire meal. Her hospitality and enthusiasm made our entry into Cambria so memorable, and I think she deserves a lot of recognition for that. Definitely check this place out if you're coming through town! read more

My wife decided we would come here for lunch on a weekend. This place was absolutely amazing. You are eating amongst a beautiful garden. Customer service was perfect. They were friendly and just felt very welcoming. Food was top notch. The ingredients used at this place are farmers market fresh. We had the burger and the fresh catch of the day tacos. Both were awesome and very much recommended to order. Also had a a sangria and it was solid. Definitely would recommend checking this place out. I can't wait to go back. Check it out. read more

The food was amazing! We had the crab eggs Benedict and it was over the top delicious! Thanks you Robins for making our Mother's day brunch wonderful! Service was fabulous too! read more

Robin's is constantly excellent. We eat here whenever we are in town, sometimes two nights in a row. Best food in Cambria. Roxanne is a great wait person. The drinks are really fun. The atmosphere is always festive. read more

Robins Restaurant - Special drink with bitters and sweet combined. - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

I came here for my birthday in June and it was a pretty good experience. When we arrived, it was a little chaotic with the reservation that I had made, and they got me confused with another person which led to having too many dogs around. I specifically made the reservation contingent on bringing two dogs with me on the patio. about five minutes after we were seated the dogs had to go back into the car because there were about 13 other dogs out there which was causing chaos. That's why I'm giving four stars because if I specifically added the dogs to the reservation like they had asked, then they should be aware of that when letting other dogs in before me. The people around us before we put the dogs back in the car made comments on how it's less of a restaurant and more like a dog park. That's why I was upset because I specifically added them to the reservation like the restaurant had asked. Other than the dog issue (which was a disappointment for me on my birthday having to deal with the stress of checking on the dogs in the car going back back-and-forth) I enjoyed the ambience of the patio. They've done a really good job about making it like a secret garden. The lighting is phenomenal. The service was pretty good. My server was a little bit awkward but nothing to write home about. Again, not an ideal experience with the server for my birthday, but what can you do? No dessert was brought or anything to celebrate. The best part of the experience was the food. I can't complain about anything food wise. It's exactly the type of food I like to eat. We got the filet mignon and the Robin's chow and it was amazing. Presentation is also amazing at this restaurant. You can tell that the stuff in the kitchen really care. All in all, I would definitely come back I would just call ahead and confirm that there are not a bunch of dogs there if you plan to bring your dog. Maybe the service staff needs a little training there. I understand being dog friendly, but you have to have a capacity limit and it also has to be contingent on reservations that included their dogs. read more

Robins Restaurant - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

What a cool spot! So cozy and quaint, with delightful and friendly service and delicious food. We enjoyed sitting on the heated deck. We started with the garlic bread and it was FAB!!! Our server recommended the Southern spiced chicken and the Roghan Josh (lamb) and we were not disappointed. They were both so tasty and flavorful!! Great choices!! Our evening ended with a sweet chocolate dessert they brought to us in honor of our recent wedding - the chocolate cake was dense and delish! I would highly recommend Robin's for a delicious meal !!! read more

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Yummy farm to table fare. We ordered filet mignon, the summer salad with grilled chicken, and a caprese salad. The best cherry and heirloom tomatoes ever! Filet was perfectly cooked - ordered medium rare and it was honored. The zucchini that came with the filet was amazing - tasted like the best version of itself. Finished dinner with a delightful stone fruit crisp that actually tasted like summer fruit. I wish I could go back sooner! read more

Robins Restaurant - Stone fruit crisp - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

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Very good food. I got the robins chow with tofu. Very good however the chow was really oily but the taste was good. Very good service, really nice waiter. Also asked for a scoop of mango sorbet but good like three scoops but that's good. Really nicely cleaned bathroom read more

Robins Restaurant - Robins chow with tofu - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

It's been 6 years since we've been back to this amazing restaurant. The staff is so friendly and so kind. Especially helping us out with a new drink concoction. We always loved the beer salad but the watermelon was superb. The soups: vegetable and salmon bisque we absolutely tasty. The burger was delicious! The garden patio was so beautiful! We will always come back! We love this place! read more

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What a wonderful experience! We had a birthday dinner in the garden, which is absolutely lovely and enjoyed the most accommodating service we`ve had in quite some time. The staff really went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and enjoyed everything. We were also lucky to be there on an evening when they had entertainment in the garden and really enjoyed the band, Rosewood and Honey! It would have been worth it just to come see them alone. Overall, this is a wonderful place that we`ll definitely return to when next in town. read more

Robins Restaurant - Brown Ale Braised Short Ribs....excellent! - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

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This is a return visit. This time we both had the beef short rib over mashed. Absolutely, mouth watering. We added Fresh garlic toast. A superior place to dine in Cambria. Make a reservation. read more

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Delicious brunch! Service is great and the garden patio is beautiful. Highly recommend during a visit to Cambria. Make a reservation, they seem to be very popular during the summer. read more

Sunday Morning Brunch at a extremely cute establishment. Amazing history, delicious food and extraordinary attentive wait staff! Vegan options, really! Rice tasted boiled and the beans tasted fresh from a can, outside of that... VEGAN OPTIONS (vs squinting your eyes and trying to make something vegan... as other places try). Definitely coming back! read more

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Ambiance - super cute spot. Dog friendly patio. Ivy throughout. Nice vibe. The food selection looked good, with themes in Asian, Indian, and American. We ate lite and had pork rolls and the blue cheese, apple, balsamic, and bacon Brussels sprouts. The rolls were flavorless but the Brussels sprouts were absolutely the best if you're a blue cheese fan. Amazing read more

Robins Restaurant - Pic is a terrible representation...you HAVE to try this! - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

We celebrated New Year's Eve here for dinner. Loved the aesthetic of the interior and had a beautiful table on the patio that was decorated so well for the holidays. We had the calamari, short ribs, and filet mignon. The calamari was not very good. It was rubbery and the breading tasted oily. The short ribs were great. The filet mignon was slightly undercooked. I ordered medium and received medium rare and the gravy that came with it was salty. Overall, the food was pretty good, barring the calamari, which we really did not enjoy. Would come here again and try different entrees simply because the ambiance and service was great. read more

My server Noah was Great and made some good recommendations. The spring rolls and thai green chicken were Delicious. read more

Robins Restaurant - Thai green chicken - New American Near Me - Cambria, California

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The first thing that lures you in this beautiful restaurant is the quaint little house and garden area that is absolutely exquisite. The garden and patio area is full of beautiful roses,trees, wild flowers and shrubs. Almost feels like you're in someone's backyard that has an amazing gardening ability. The FOOD here is equally exceptional. The amount of gluten free items on the menu or even the ability to change an entree to gf is refreshing. I love the thought that is put into the different dishes, many different things to appeal to many different palates. Portion sizes are good, sharing or leftovers was common for us. Our waiter was very pleasant and seemed to enjoy talking with us and some of the other diners in our area. You can tell that they do love this restaurant and care how it's run. It's one of the best in Cambria, could be why it's always crowded. read more

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It's been a while since we have visited Robin's, and it was so great to be back! Celebrated my birthday here the other night, and we had a fantastic time. The calamari and salted beet appetizers were stellar, as were the entrées. My wife raved about her lamb chops, and I was in a short rib mood, and both were stellar. A very nice wine list and excellent service made this a great experience. Cambria has some great restaurants, and Robbins is definitely in that top tier. read more

We visited Robin's on a Monday night. We made reservations later in the day (around 3pm), and the very sweet hostess found a spot for us in the Atrium area. It was crowded due to the summer concerts featured each Monday. We could hear the music from where we seated so it was lovely. Our server, Kayla, was very sweet and had great wine recommendations. The food was the best we had In Cambria! We so appreciated the very precise menu that listed items that were gluten free or could be made with a gluten free option. It was very clear and our server was able to answer any questions. We had the Brussels Sprouts appetizer and it didn't disappoint. It came gluten free with no modifications. My husband had the seasonal special Flat Steak with Chimichurri sauce. It was gluten free with no modifications and literally THE BEST Chimichurri we have ever had. Like....I need the recipe good. I had the Chow, a fun twist on Chow Fun. The gluten free modification was either gluten free rice noodles (which I had) or rice. It was delicious- the veggies were fresh and flavorful and the chicken was clearly freshly grilled. Yes, Robin's is a little pricey. But if you are looking for a great dining experience, go ahead and splurge a little! You won't regret it! read more

Excellent food and the ambience was wonderful. It's as if you're sitting in a beautiful garden.! the service was great. We happened to have a reservation, even though it wasn't needed on the night we went. Had a lovely dinner! read more

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We ate here yesterday ( Saturday 10/26). We originally tried to eat at Linn's first but they weren't serving dinner yet so we decided to try here. We sat outside and the garden was beautiful. The table and chairs were not the most comfortable and tables are a bit close together. Staff- our waitress was exceptional (Tiara) and there were 2 other workers who were actively refilling water and clearing plates Food and drink were incredibly flavorful. I loved my pumpkin spice cider (alcoholic). The Thai green curry was delicious, but a small serving. My wife's noodles with prawns was pretty good. We ended with a wonderful piece of carrot cake. Prices are definitely too high. read more

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