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    San Simeon Restaurant

    2.5 (42 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Seafood, Bars
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    The view while we ate.
    Robert B.

    The food, service, and view were all incredible. The first night we ordered the blackened snapper with a fish topping.... Amazing! The vegetables were perfect aldente with a light butter. The fish was incredible. The next morning we had an omelet that was made to order with fresh ingredients. Altogether everything was amazing!

    Unfortunately we forgot the discount for dinner
    Nancy P.

    The only reason I am giving them 3 stars is because they are a little overpriced for a dinner. But again you is nothing else's around the Hearst Castle that was the only reason we stayed here. Employees are nice and friendly. Food was ok. Nice view of the ocean I guess that's why you need to pay some little extra lol if you stay at the hotel they will give you a 10%discount card. We eat dinner and breakfast here.. definitely recommend this place if you need a place to crash on your way to the castle.

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    Jose L.

    It took about 20 min to get a waiter which I only saw once when we order our drinks, the water they served us let's me know they need new piping, appetizers came after a 20min wait, we had mozzarella sticks and garlic bread which was burned, the mozzarella sticks were store bought and straight out of the box, marinara sauce out of a jar. It looks like no one has control of this place, no stablished work stations for the waiters/waitresses, the furnishings are old and outdated, some trifold dividers separate the "fancy(based on prices)restaurant " from an old outdated stage and convenience little market. Today is my 17th anniversary we were trying to have a good dinner after visiting Hearst Castle, and I'm not hesitant to say this was the worst service I've ever experienced, oh by the way,,,how can you be short staffed on a Saturday night?!!! Anyways here's my results: *mozzarella sticks *garlic bread *coke *beer =$26 USD after 10% discount Me and my reason to live (aka my wife) never coming back to this place

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    Jennifer S.

    This was my first time eating here and overall it was ok. The menu states their clam chowder is famous....not sure for what. It had chunks of potatoes but only a few clams. Definitely not the best clam chowder in the area or on the street. The tuna sandwich was simple. Very much like making it at home. Nothing special or extravagant about it. The green salad was nice and was probably the best part of the meal. Service started out ok but after finishing and waiting over 30 min for the bill even after having to ask for it twice wasn't the way I had hoped to end my experience.

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    6 months ago

    What terrible food, absolute joke. I should be ashamed of themselves. Disgusting and overpriced. Bad service. Lazy people. Close it down.

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    6 years ago

    Great place! They were very nice and food was good. They also had a great view of the sunset.

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    7 years ago

    Excellent omelettes. Cheerfully accommodated dietary restrictions. Free charging for our EV.

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    15 years ago

    Friendly, but limited staff. We liked the omelettes, chicken, and salmon.

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    Overpriced and mediocre food. Extremely slow service. Gets two stars because they poured stiff drinks in the bar area

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    11 years ago

    Very expensive restaurant with a nice view and beautiful presentation. Service is spectacular - ask for Moe!!!

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    Nice atmosphere, service was a little slow, bit on the pricey side.

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