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Reviewed 10 October 2023

Located right across from the beach so you have a great view. The wait staff were very nice and service was very good. My wife had the Salmon Piccata and I had the Mahi Blackened Tacos. They both were excellent, cooked to perfection.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 6 February 2023

The food is good , we went during a storm it was a moment .the waiters are friendly and the owner is a kick. I was full after my meal and had to walk back to the resort.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 12 November 2022 via mobile

We had an early dinner on a beautiful Saturday night at sunset. The service was terrific and our seafood grill specials were amazing! Plenty of food, great views!

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 29 October 2022

Made a 18:30 reservation. Female who took us to out seat was ambivalent and scruffy. Had a nice window seat and Nick the server was enthusiastic and helpful. I ordered lasagna, which came out cold so I sent it back. No fresh meal provided just...the nuked, mangled original. My husband ordered the beef rib special which was really fatty, but no mention of the vast amount left when the server cleared plates. The special was $45, which perhaps we should have clarified before ordering. No apology for the cold food, no reflection of it on the bill. Rip off - wouldn't go back.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 17 October 2022

My husband and I stayed at the Inn at Avila Beach for one night and we had dinner at the Ocean Grill (which is pretty much attached to the hotel and immediately across from the beach) I had pizza and my husband had the seafood...special. We shared appetizers of brussel sprouts and beet salad. Everything was delicious. I would recommend this restaurant and would definitely return.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 28 September 2022

Food was fine but with a name like Ocean Grill you would figure that there would be a ton of seafood options. Service was great and the location is spot on.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 19 September 2022

The restaurant had a new chef and lots of tasty options. My husband had the lobster ravioli and clam chowder and I had the lasagne. We enjoyed a table by the window with lovely ocean views. The waiter was friendly and was a Cal Poly...student just like our son. We wanted to come back and try the pizzas but sadly they were closed the next day as many of the Avila restaurants are on Wednesdays. The only negative was the water. It had a funky taste to it which is how the tap water tasted at our hotel as well.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 8 September 2022 via mobile

Got in early around 6 pm, seated immediately and got our wine right away. That was the best part of our experience there, most tables we’re getting bread, asked twice if we could get some bread with our wine, no results, on the third try...we asked if they were out of bread and they said we might be. Pork belly appetizer came, left 50 % on the plate, pure fat, not rendered down sauce was extremely salty. Entrees arrived, halibut and black cod, not an appealing presentation, plate is half filled with mashed potatoes topped with carrots and broccoli. Cod was in a sauce around the potatoes and the halibut on top of potatoes. Over half carrots were not cooked, other half were good. You could eat the tops of broccoli but not the stem. My wife took the top of her halibut off over seared and tough. Cod was perfectly cooked, couldn’t use the sauce it was to salty. Potatoes were good but full of hard pieces of not cooked thru potato chunks. Lots of people sitting and waiting for food or service. Couple outside yelling at the hostess, waited 25 minutes for a table and chef told the hostess he was not accepting any new tables and they needed to leave. Won’t be back!More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 10 August 2022

we arrived on a Saturday evening at 545pm. the table we were placed at was not set. It took another 15 minutes before we ordered drinks and another 15 min before someone came by to take our food order. we did not recieve our food...until 715 pm - close to 1 hour and 3 min after we first arrived. To make matters worse, the majority of the food was cold or luke warm. The waitress was nice enough to take off 3 of the dishes that were not good at all. Very disappointed in the food. The only food that I would recoomend would be the risotto - it was VERY good.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 5 July 2022

Yes, great view. However, mediocre service, short pours of wine and denying a discount that is agreed upon with a neighboring business more than overwhelms the view. We ate there Tuesday, June 28. While checking in nextdoor at the Inn at Avila Beach (fabulous place),...we were told that the Ocean Grill gives a 10% discount to those staying at the Inn. We mentioned this while giving our order and the server acknowledged it. After the wine, which seemed a short pour and not white wine chilled, we ate an okay dinner. Nothing to write home about in the meal. When the waiter brought the checks (2 couples), he had forgotten the discount, which he again acknowledged. He returned with an apology and explained that the manager said it didn't matter that we were in two different rooms and had separate checks. Only one discount would be allowed. We checked with the manager of the Inn that evening who stated that was NOT the arrangement. Most mind-boggling was sitting and watching as a few tables were served bread upon arriving but at least as many, including us, never were offered bread. While we will return to Avila Beach and the Inn, there was nothing about our experience at Ocean Grill that recommends returning.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 4 July 2022

We hit the Ocean Grill on a bad night. They were short staffed or something, or had an unexpected rush of people, so had closed the kitchen early, then reopened it, seemingly without telling the wait staff. It just all felt like we were pretty...unwelcome overall. Given that, we only had an appetizer, crab cakes which were unremarkable, and moved on. We might give them another try on a different night when things are going smoother for them.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 15 May 2022

Great location with stunning views! Fantastic, friendly staff! But the MAIN reason I came here is Chef Giancarlo! In just two short months, he has transformed this place into a culinary delight, with a fun vibe! I've been tracking this man down on vacations for...years. All I can say is he is the BEST CHEF I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, bar none! He also knows how to make a place fun for customers and staff alike. I had a seafood combo platter and everything on it was cooked to perfection (no easy task, as you know if you are at all familiar with cooking different types of fish). They have a very nice wine list and great beer selections. If you ate here before and weren't impressed, give it another try. I can assure you it's MUCH better now that Chef Giancarlo is running the show! If you've never eaten here....well, what are you waiting for?!More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 24 April 2022

We had a lovely meal at this restaurant. The server was very nice and attentive to our needs. The food came relatively quickly. Our only complaint was that the wine by the glass that we ordered was substandard for this style of restaurant. We ordered...two different entrees. Gluten free ravioli with alfredo sauce: the pasta maker knows what they are doing and so does the chef. The pasta was cooked perfectly, smooth, creamy alfredo completed a great dish. Could have used a touch of nutmeg. Side of vegetables cooked perfectly. My partner had the sand dabs that were cooked nicely with a butter caper sauce that complemented the fish. Vegetables were also cooked perfectly. We recommend this restaurant for the seafood.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 24 December 2021 via mobile

Food was delicious! The salmon and Brussel sprouts were perfect. We have eaten here previously as take out. I recommend dine in or take out staff are helpful.

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 12 December 2021

Our party of four enjoyed every single part of this meal - from the crispy flavorful brussel sprouts and the rockstar french fries to the New York Strip cooked perfectly and the shrimp pad thai, along with risotto, and bacon fettucine. We concluded with a...shared creme brulee that was lovely and just the right finish to a lovely meal. We love Ocean GrillMore

Date of visit: December 2021
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  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5