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Old Porte Inn

PO Box 40, Avila Beach, CA 93424
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Northern California
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54 reviews 54 reviews
33 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
194 helpful votes 194 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

We ate dinner at OPI on our anniversary at the end of December, and we had a very nice time. We both had the No Work cioppino, and it was delicious. The moon was full, so we could see the fishing boats bobbing in the waves as we ate our dinner. This made for a very romantic atmosphere. The service... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012 via mobile

We used to eat here while vacationing on the central coast and it was always such a treat. We have since relocated and deciced to return to an old favorite. What a bummer! Winter hours are short and when we showed up at 4:30 they were closed. So, we waited until 5 and we were quickly seated in their beautiful... More

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Los Angeles
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23 reviews 23 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2010

This authentic, friendly, old-school restaurant does it right. The setting has character, mystery, and old-world charm. It is a family-owned business, and it wears its scars proudly while doing seafood up the way it should be. Allow me to laugh at those that who doubt their ability to produce good seafood. I grew up on the Texas Gulf Coast. I... More

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Laramie, Wyoming
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2010

I also have to say it was the best restaurant we dined at along the PCH. We would have eaten there every night while we staying in Avila and Pismo beach but we wanted to get a taste of what the area held in terms of dining. OPI was the best one, without a doubt, and when we get that... More

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London
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2009

I couldn't disagree more with the reviews below. We drove the PCH and this was one of the best places we ate. The service was very friendly and they put us right next to the window at the end of the pier while the sun was setting. This is not a touristy restaurant on a pier like you will have... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2005

Nothing special here...This place must make ends meet, by sucking in out-of-town tourists thinking they are in for a fresh seafood dining experience while overlooking Avila Bay. Unfortunately, once inside the restaurant the views are nothing special, the seating is on patio furniture, and the menu is very limited. The seafood entrees are lacking in flavor and presentation, service is... More

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San Luis Obispo, California
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135 helpful votes 135 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2004

Food is fine - service is lacking ans restaurant is noisy. Don't go here if you want to have a conversation with your party...

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Address: PO Box 40, Avila Beach, CA 93424
Region: United States > California > San Luis Obispo County > Avila Beach
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Ranked #1 of 1 B&Bs / Inns in Avila Beach

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