Central Coast, CA Best Value Restaurants

Looking for a steal of a meal? For a gourmet experience that won't break the bank, check out these Best Value Restaurants in Central Coast that give the most bang for the buck, including fine destinations where one can dine well for a reasonable price.

Apple Farm American
Quick Bite
2015 Monterey St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-544-6100
American fare---apple pancakes, potpie, meatloaf---amid a faux-Victorian décor. More...

Basil Thai Restaurant Thai
12/20
Dining Room at Basil Thai Restaurant, Paso Robles, CA 828 11th St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
805-238-9945
Great Thai food in wine country! More...

Cabo San Luis Mexican
Quick Bite
Foothill Sq.
981 E. Foothill Blvd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
805-783-2226
Mexican favorites that are served and priced like fast food---but taste better than fast food. More...

Chef Rick's Ultimately Fine Foods Southern
14/20
Acorn Plaza
4869 S. Bradley Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
805-937-9512
Colorful, irreverent food of the South, drawing inspiration from culinary traditions stretching from Louisiana to Southern California. More...

The Crooked Kilt Pub
13/20
1122 Pine St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
805-238-7070
You don’t have to be Irish to have fun at this Paso Robles pub. More...

EP Koberl at Blue Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at EP Koberl at Blue, San Luis Obispo, CA J.P. Andrews Building
998 Monterey St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-783-1135
The intriguing Central Coast “terroir cuisine” of accomplished chef Erich Koberl, plus fine wines to match. More...

Le Petit Marcel Mediterranean
13/20
Dining Room at Le Petit Marcel, Paso Robles, CA 1202 Pine St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
805-226-8191
A notable wine list and casual French fare at value prices make Le Petit Marcel an ideal spot for an al fresco lunch. More...

Margie’s Diner American
12/20
1575 Calle Joaquin
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
805-541-2940
Step back in time at this old-fashioned diner that offers good quality American foods made fresh daily. More...

Old Vienna German
12/20
1527 Shell Beach Rd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
805-773-4521
Here you'll find authentic Austrian and German fare in a cheerful, buttercup-colored building with a shaded beer garden in front. More...

Thai Palace Thai
13/20
Court Street Center
1015 Court St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-594-1744
Families, college students and single diners frequent this classic Thai restaurant for meals that are always satisfying and reasonably priced. More...

 

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