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Central Coast, CA Best Brunch Restaurants


The most versatile—and decadent—meal of the week, brunch with family and friends is a great way to enjoy gourmet food on a laid-back weekend. Linger over strawberry waffles, have a hearty starter of an omelet with crispy bacon, sip a glass of Champagne, or dive into a succulent plate of crabs' legs. Anything goes at this not-quite-breakfast, not-quite-lunch event. We've done the legwork for you, so just sit back, relax, and search our list of the best brunch restaurants on California's Central Coast.

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Artisan California
15/20
Dining Room at Artisan, Paso Robles, CA 1401 Park St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
805-237-8084 | Menu
An inventive menu dedicated to local and sustainable products, plus attentive service and a well-chosen list of wines and rotating drafts. More...

Lido Restaurant California
14/20
Dining Room at Lido Restaurant, Shell Beach, CA Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa
2727 Shell Beach Rd.
Shell Beach, CA 93449
805-773-8900 | Menu
Sophisticated wine country dining beside the Pacific Ocean. More...

Marisol at The Cliffs Resort Contemporary
14/20
The Cliffs Resort
2757 Shell Beach Rd.
Shell Beach, CA 93449
805-773-5000 | Menu
This seaside resort celebrates local ingredients with fine dining and a view of the Pacific’s edge. More...

Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill Seafood
12/20
6550 Moonstone Beach Dr.
Cambria, CA 93428
805-927-3859 | Menu
No beachfront tourist trap, this family-friendly seafood house offers generous portions at reasonable prices. More...

Novo Global
14/20
Dining Room at Novo, San Luis Obispo, CA 726 Higuera St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-543-3986 | Menu
An artsy eatery for global dishes from Thailand, Japan and the Mediterranean. More...

Palazzo Giuseppe Italian
13/20
1010 Court St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-9922 | Menu
This Italian establishment offers seasonal fare, whether enjoyed in the dining room, the upscale bar or from the express deli. More...

Panolivo French
12/20
Dining Room at Panolivo, Paso Robles, CA 1344 Park St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
805-239-3366 | Menu
French faves like duck confit and fresh baked goods in the Paso Robles wine country. More...

Robin's Restaurant International
14/20
4095 Burton Dr.
Cambria, CA 93428
805-927-5007 | Menu
You won’t find fusion here, everything’s fresh and true to it source, be it Morocco, Singapore or Mexico. More...

Tanner Jacks Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Tanner Jacks, Arroyo Grande, CA 2796 S. Halcyon Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-473-8485 | Menu
This family-friendly eatery offers comfort food and barbecue with a smokin’ attitude. More...

Thomas Hill Organics California
14/20
1305 Park St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
805-226-5888 | Menu
Farm-fresh ingredients shine in inventive dishes from the kitchen and the outdoor wood-burning pizza oven. More...

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