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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.

Big Sky Cafe Contemporary
12/20
1121 Broad St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-545-5401
Relaxed café serving everything from American comfort food to approachable ethnic cuisine, all with an emphasis on fresh, market ingredients. More...

Cafe Roma Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Cafe Roma, San Luis Obispo, CA 1819 Osos St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-6800
Favorites include the broiled Tuscan-style chicken and the osso buco. More...

CalTerra Trattoria Italian
12/20
7177 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
805-466-2354
Solid cooking with an Italian twist at this unassuming gem. More...

Frankie & Lola’s Front Street Cafe Contemporary
12/20
1154 Front St.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
805-771-9306
Cozy eatery dishes up fun, funky food with a great view. More...

The Grill at Hunter Ranch American
12/20
Hunter Ranch Golf Course
4041 E. Hwy. 46
Paso Robles, CA 93446
805-237-7440 | Menu
Above par golf course fare in the heart of Paso Robles wine country. More...

Hush-Harbor Artisan Bakery & Cafe Bakery
Quick Bite
5735 El Camino Real, Ste. L
Atascadero, CA 93422
805-460-0541
A true artisan bakery offering breads and pastries, plus topnotch lunches. More...

Kai Lana Sushi & Seafood Sushi
13/20
3000 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
805-462-2232
Enjoy both traditional and inventive sushi, plus island-inspired dishes and non-seafood fare at this unassuming north county eatery. More...

Oasis Moroccan
13/20
675 Higuera St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-543-1155 | Menu
Delight in authentic Mediterranean flavors, especially those of Morocco, in this casual downtown eatery. 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...

 

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