Ventana Grill

What an amazing dinner!!! We stayed at the Shorecliff Hotel and got the restaurant recommended. Even though it was spring break and many tourists like us in the area, we did get a table with little waiting time and really enjoyed the wonderful food and our waitress Maddy. Thank you for the great evening, we‘ll come back next time!

Get the Poke Nachos! This is definitely a place to go if you want to impress with the Vibe, Views and Aesthetic. Also if you have a big group no problem they have huge tables that can accommodate 8-10 people no problem. All of the food is amazing as well! we went with a large group and no one was disappointed. Service also was top notch!

It was the best dinner ever. 4 people ordered seafood pasta, steak, burger, and today's dish. My eldest son said he enjoyed these bouncy shrimps and these soft scallop. My younger son ate the fries and the burger was delicious, my wife said the fish was so fresh, and the steak I ordered was so delicious. It's the best restaurant I've had during my winter vacation in Pismo Beach. I think I'll be traveling here next time because I want to go to Ventana Grill.

We loved the Ventana Grill so much that we went twice during our visit to Pismo!

The Ventana Grill is a two-story building nestled into the cliffside with breathtaking views of the Pacific. The restaurant has a decidedly Latin-inspired flair to the dishes it serves. While reservations aren't required, they are highly recommended.

My wife and I had reservations for the second night of our stay. It was already dark outside, so the views were muted. We started off with a bottle of Fableist Cabernet along with an appetizer order of "Corn Dusted Calamari" (tubes and tentacles). The calamari was paired with three dipping sauces: smokey chipotle aioli, citrus cocktail, and lemon caper tartar. The chipotle was my favorite. Along with our appetizer, a complimentary order of tortillas and three salsas was brought to our table. The three salsas are: spicy, medium (green), and mild. We sadly learned during lunch a couple of days later that the tortillas and salsas are only served for dinner. For dinner, I ordered the special, "Surf & Turf", which was a hearty cut of Filet Mignon, grilled scampi, and asparagus. The presentation was wonderful and the flavor even more so. My wife ordered the "Enchiladas Suiza" with shredded chicken. She loved her meal. No dinner meal is complete without a dessert, so we opted to share the "Mud Pie". The presentation and taste were fantastic.

Two days later, we just had to go back for the calamari and the views. We went around lunch without reservations, but only had to wait 10 minutes or so. We were determined to order only the calamari, but wound up ordering meals as well. In addition to the calamari, we each ordered a glass of Sans Liege, "The Offering", which is a red blend. For my meal, I ordered the "Fish & Chips", but subbed the fish with shrimp. The shrimp were battered in the same way as traditional fish & chips and the taste was great. My wife ordered the fish tacos with cod. There was a bit of a mix-up with her fish: it was supposed to come battered but was grilled instead. She said the tacos were great though. We pointed out the error to our server, and she promptly brought another full order of fish tacos with the battered cod. This was boxed up for later!

The ambience and atmosphere of the Ventana Grill was very nice and romantic. The views of the Pacific during our lunch were wonderful. We really enjoyed both of our visits to Ventana Grill.

One final note: We stayed at the Seacrest Oceanfront Inn during our stay. Running along the coast from the Seacrest Inn to Ventana Grill is a nice walking trail with wonderful views. The walking distance along this trail to Ventana Grill is about 3/10ths of a mile.

Our servers for both visits were very friendly, attentive but not intrusive, and even had good recommendations. We highly recommend Ventana Grill.

Love this place. Food tastes like the chief likes food and wants to share what he likes with others. Nachos were great! Good seasoning in the meat and the right amount of everything including jalapeños! Clam chowder was in my tow two ever competing for the #1 spot. The carnita tacos had great flavor. The Mexican martini was also a nice surprise. Next time I’m in the area gonna come back and taste something else because this seems to be the kind of place everything tastes good! We also had a great view!

It was really delicious and the portion size was great, highly recommend the sea food pasta. They served free appetizers (tortillas and different kinds of sauces) which was amazing

Talk about service with a smile!! Some places go out of their way to accommodate your requests, but Ventana Grill goes beyond that and they do it with a smile and curtesy that seems to be missing from a lot of restaurants these days. Our family member had access to the entire restaurant, balcony and all, in his wheelchair. When you throw in the delicious food and superior staff, it's the place to go while visiting Pismo Beach. The bar and food menu are just right, not too much and not too little. The atmosphere was festive and incredibly enjoyable. I cannot wait to visit them again during our next visit.

We had lunch at Ventana Grill today in Pismo Beach and you won’t find a better restaurant for a view of the Pacific Ocean on the Central Coast then at Ventana Grill. It was quite a beautiful day today and the restaurant was full. Our food was pretty good, we had pretty good service and the views were amazing. Pricing was adequate for lunch and there was plenty of free parking available in the parking lot.

Service was impeccable our waitress was so helpful and friendly! Food was wonderful !I got the catch of the day salmon. I will say the best I’ve ever had! My husband got the flat iron steak and said it was the best steak he’s ever had! Mind you he’s a smoke bbq master! We are on our honey moon and are going there again for our last night in town! 10/10 recommend!

The location of this restaurant is outstanding with the endless ocean views are mesmerising ! Came for a team dinner, had a reservation so got a table at the back window by the deck overlooking the water. Our server was very friendly and the food was excellent! We had almost everything on the menu but the shrimp cocktail and coconut halibut was just spectacular. Enjoyed the desserts with a sunset by the ocean.

Went to three different reservations. The sopes are great, the halibut ceviche is fresh, quesabirria tacos are great, and the enchiladas are wonderful. Three different wait staff, most memorable, was Esperanza. Great recommendations, and our hostess remembered us every visit. Plan for extra time as it is designed for you to take in the great view.

My favorite restaurant on the Central Coast. Always top shelf food, never disappointed. The service is always superior. The restaurant is hanging on a cliff over the Pacific Ocean. It actually feels like you're on a cruise ship.

We had our company Christmas dinner here last night. The service was amazing, the bar was a great place to hang out while we waited for the rest of our party to arrive.

The sun was setting right when we arrived and the view was amazing

The service & food was great… it’s a beautiful place with an awesome ocean view. I did think it was kinda strange that the place was virtually empty (we were there pretty early for dinner after driving all day) & they ask if we had reservations. They put us at a table, which was ok - it wasn’t a problem. We got a 10% discount because we were staying at Shore Cliff Inn, which was nice.

My absolute favorite restaurant in all the central coast area. Great beer selection. Mixed drinks are very well-made. QuessaBirria tacos are to die for enchilada plate. It’s just dumbfounding good. Amazing beach views. Perfect for a nice upscale, romantic dinner, lunch or brunch!

By the ocean with a great view! Great service and delicious food 😋 I'll come here again.

We typically visit the same places when we are in Pismo, but decided to try something different. My husband and I went for lunch and enjoyed it so much we went back the next day to try different dishes. The service was great and the food was delicious. Ventana Grill is now a must have when we are in the area! I look forward to taking the rest of the family.

#1 I DONT understand the negative review at all.
#2 SERVICE- April our server was outstanding. She was friendly, efficient, knowledgeable and clearly loves her job of 8 years! Request her at your visit.
#3 FOOD - CALAMARI, Enchiladas Suizas, Hanger steak with chimichurri sauce / ALL PERFECTLY EXECUTED AND OH SO TASTY, FLAVORFUL & PREPARED WITH THE FRESHEST INGREDIENTS!.
DRINKS - White Sangria & Ventana Sunrise we’re perfectly balanced and refreshing.The bartender was just a hoot to be around!

ATMOSPHERE- just picture perfect views! The space itself was clean, and focused on your enjoyment of the view.

Take any reservation you can get - but MAKE A RESERVATION!!!

This restaurant has suffered from negative reviews - everyone is entitled to their opinion even if it differs from mine (plus they’re just wrong).

If I could rate this place more I would. Lovely views from wherever you sit, excellent food and friendly staff.

My boyfriend and I had a great dinner experience here! My server Maddy was on top of everything , we got a sunset view and the food was amazing very generous portions! And tortillas were hand-made which topped this off for me! Will be coming back :)