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Ventana Grill

Ventana Grill

American Restaurant and Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Pismo Beach
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    Robyn M.
    "Great food with nice view courtesy handmade tortillas in the evening"(34 Tips)
    Annelies M.
    "Love the black prawns!!"(2 Tips)
    Sidnie B.
    "Try the mud pie for dessert!!"(2 Tips)
    Brandon S.
    "Ceviche, fish tacos, and fries were an awesome combo!"(4 Tips)
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  • Michael K.heart icon on user image
    Michael KandelerJune 17, 2015
    We have had an awesome shrimp cocktail as starter and a giant burrito and seafood pasta for main dish. The food was great and I can highly recommend the restaurant. Also the service was great!!!
  • Erin W.heart icon on user image
    Erin WabbyMarch 22, 2015
    The service is fantastic,Samuel.The steaks are flavorful,especially Oacar style. The Shrimp and scallops are cooked perfectly. Nachos a beer, burger~chicen chooped salad and a glass of wine is great.
  • Sai N.heart icon on user image
    Sai NallapaneniSeptember 3, 2014
    The verdana burger was just awesome.. Juicy and tasty. We also loved the fish and chips and burrito. The cocktails were great too. It's an awesome restaurant for the food and ambience it offers.
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    NanaOctober 24, 2017
    coconut mint mojito was delicious! Their poblano lobster mac and cheese was a bit on the dry side. Portions are huge so don't order too much. Seabass special with poblano rice and 🍤 ajillo was good
  • Landon E.
    Landon EckAugust 14, 2017
    Best Bartenders I've EVER met. These guys are extremely friendly and seem like they take pride in what they do, not to mention the drinks they make are delicious! The food was also very amazing.
  • Buddy A.heart icon on user image
    Buddy AustinJuly 14, 2019
    Smoke on the water cocktail and molcajete were both really good. Great view, grab a drink and head to the back deck overlooking the ocean while you wait
  • Steve V.
    Steve VaughanFebruary 13
    Been here 5+ times
    The flatiron steak is delicious. We had the special tonight, flatiron steak with chimichuri and fried shrimp. Everything was great.
  • Christian D.heart icon on user image
    Christian DickmannMay 21, 2016
    Great cocktails, enjoy them on the outside patio around sunset. Great food too. Had a great time here
  • Jeffrey M.
    Jeffrey MartiniMarch 17, 2013
    Awesome awesome cocktail menu and a great blend of traditional Mexican that meets California coastal cuisine. Come for a drink, stay for dinner.
  • Peter W.
    Peter WilliamsonOctober 22, 2012
    The burrito is a whale! Get it. Avoid tacos!!! Extremely friendly service. But make sure and call ahead to book a table/maybe order.
  • Sidnie B.heart icon on user image
    Sidnie BrennerJune 28, 2016
    Yummy yummy food and a great view of the ocean. Try the mud pie for dessert!!
  • Tarra M.heart icon on user image
    Tarra MortonAugust 31, 2014
    Get the jumbo shrimp, the sauce is amazing! Also, instead of bread and butter, they have tortillas and salsa it's great
  • Sophie B.
    perfect food & cocktails, amazing ocean view. Located on the cliff. Try the shrimp appetizer, it is the bomb,
  • Doug C.heart icon on user image
    Doug CouchJuly 11, 2017
    Amazing menu that matches the incredible views! Try the lobster Mac and cheese!
  • Scott M.heart icon on user image
    Scott M.March 2, 2013
    Amazing view - if you have to wait, grab a wine and do it on the back deck - seaside and sunset are the best
  • Theo R.heart icon on user image
    Theo RadioSeptember 11, 2016
    Perfect spot to view the sunset. The food was great and the staff very friendly.
  • Theo R.heart icon on user image
    Theo RadioSeptember 24, 2016
    amazing sunset view. make sure you call before arriving, the place is crowded.
  • Mckenzye A.
    Mckenzye AnkerMay 30, 2011
    If your going with a big group you can make a reservation.. Otherwise you will be waiting for almost 2 hours to get in. got there at 6:30 and didnt get our food til 8:30. But the food is awesome!
  • Victoria S.
    Victoria SatorMarch 19, 2013
    Mark is the best waiter. He Is really knowledgeable about this menu and is super attentive! Request him if he is available.
  • Michel S.heart icon on user image
    Michel SchmitAugust 13, 2014
    The view is amazing, the cocktails are good and the food is excellent.
  • John H.
    John HeltsleyMarch 27, 2011
    Great view and good romantic atmosphere. Even if you don't like dessert try their teira-massou, it's the best I've ever had!
  • John S.heart icon on user image
    John SechrestNovember 12, 2016
    Great view. Great food. Try the pumpkin encrusted cod...
  • NeenahSkyy P.heart icon on user image
    Love the atmosphere :-) Spent Valentines day with my love it's was wonderful
  • Steve P.
    Steve PeppleJuly 17, 2020
    Beautiful views and tasty latin-inspired seafood
  • Brandon S.heart icon on user image
    Brandon SpenceOctober 8, 2016
    Ceviche, fish tacos, and fries were an awesome combo!
  • Celine B.
    Celine BurszteinJanuary 19, 2014
    All you can brunch on sunday! Very good food and drinks are included
  • Ryan M.heart icon on user image
    Ryan MarimonSeptember 6, 2014
    Amazing flavorful food with ocean views you can't beat!
  • Jon B.heart icon on user image
    Jon BurnsApril 11, 2015
    Great spot to watch the sun go down over a meal and drinks.
  • Greg C.
    Greg CorralMay 15, 2014
    AMAZING! The tortillas are the best! Also the scallops.
  • Emma F.
    Emma FoutchNovember 28, 2012
    Great restraint, amazing view, not that big of a selection for food. I wouldn't suggest going there if you don't like sea food.
  • Robyn M.
    Robyn MarnellApril 2, 2014
    Great food with nice view courtesy handmade tortillas in the evening
  • Will D.heart icon on user image
    Will DeDominicApril 17, 2017
    Great service. Quick turnaround. Upscale coastal medley.
  • Dilara A.
    Dilara AltunNovember 8, 2014
    Grilled arrachera steak sandwich is perfectoo !!! You should tryyy
  • Ron J.
    Ron JenkinsSeptember 14, 2015
    Jerry's plantains were fantastic. Great view and food.
  • Benjamin K.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin KintnerSeptember 7, 2015
    Amazing views. Authentic Mexican style shrimp cocktail.
  • Annelies M.
    Great restaurant with an amazing view! Love the black prawns!!
  • G ..heart icon on user image
    G .May 19, 2013
    Great views, great sea bass! The nachos are pretty darn good too!
  • Nastya M.
    Nastya MorhayevaJuly 4, 2017
    Awesome views and reasonably priced cocktails!
  • John A.heart icon on user image
    John AAugust 30, 2022
    Tacos and hamburger. Location is beautiful
  • Abhisek D.heart icon on user image
    Abhisek DattaJuly 12, 2015
    Amazing service, amazing atmosphere, amazing food.
  • Joe M.heart icon on user image
    Joe MenardFebruary 3, 2013
    Great service. Lunch menu is great. Try the Black Prawns!!
  • Kari Z.
    Kari ZieglerJune 14, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Ventana waives the corkage fee if you show your receipt that you got your wine at Gather Wine Bar in the Village of Arroyo Grande!
  • Ryan M.
    Ryan McCulleySeptember 9, 2012
    Go for their Sunday Brunch; excellent food, drinks & service
  • Brett H.
    Brett HarttMarch 19, 2013
    The jalapeno margarita is totally cool. Get the ceviche for a starter.
  • Sarah R.
    Sarah RosaOctober 30, 2011
    Get there an hour to hour-and-a-half before sunset and sit at booth. Amazing views!!
  • Jennifer W.
    Jennifer WoodwardApril 13, 2014
    Cerviche and fish and chips were delicious.
  • Agan S.
    Agan SinghSeptember 17, 2013
    Great food with an even better view.
  • Didi W.heart icon on user image
    Didi WilsonJanuary 6, 2015
    Amazing view..right on the water.
  • NeenahSkyy P.heart icon on user image
    The View is amazing...
  • Pierre J.heart icon on user image
    Pierre JouveApril 25, 2019
    everything is good
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