Lido Restaurant
Dolphin Bay Hotel & Residences
2727 Shell Beach Rd. (Spyglass Rd.) 
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Shell Beach, CA 93449
805-773-8900 | Make Restaurant Reservations
Cuisine
Open
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily, Brunch Sun.Features
- View
- Heart-healthy dishes
- Romantic setting
- Kid-friendly
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Entertainment Tues.-Wed.
- Outdoor dining
- Valet parking
- Casual dressy
Wine
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 Chef Evan Treadwell, a 20-plus-year veteran who worked with renowned chefs Jeremiah Tower and Gary Danko, offers Central Coast wine country cuisine that’s sophisticated yet unpretentious. Of course, the panoramic view of the Pacific’s edge sets a dramatic backdrop few of its peers match. This resort offers everything the sun-tanned world traveler desires, but they’ll find the Lido crowded with locals who know it has no competition between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. The friendly, attentive dining room staff keeps service humming, but it’s Treadwell’s global menu that beckons foodies. The Lido shellfish platter is a must. The crustacean-laden spread is crowned with fresh Dungeness crab so sweet, no adornment is needed. A trio of sauces---cocktail, red wine mignonette and mustard aïoli---embellishes the oysters, scallops, clams, mussels and giant shrimp. Everything’s house-made, with appetizers like four-cheese ravioli with saffron, vanilla and tomato; and crab cakes with green apple-and-mesclun salad. Don’t miss the grilled Tolenas Farms quail, with spinach-and-pancetta polenta drizzled with aged balsamic. Tuesday evenings, wine aficionados fill the wraparound patio early to meet local winemakers who offer tastes paired with appetizers. The Lido’s wine list has many local gems and a well-chosen selection from around the world. Treadwell always features lighter fare for the health-conscious, but even they won’t be able to resist desserts such as a chocolate-hazelnut torte with hazelnut comets or the trio of crème brûlées. |
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