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The Best Restaurants
in Central Coast, CA

Enjoy oak-fired pizzas at Full of Life Flatbread on California's Central Coast


The dining scene of California's Central Coast presents a wide range of restaurants in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay and Shell Beach. Whether you are looking for the highest-rated restaurants when it comes to food, or the most romantic, you can follow these top Central Coast restaurant lists. Here you can discover the best restaurants in Central Coast, CA, in a variety of categories.


TOP CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST RESTAURANT LISTS

Thomas Hill Organics, one of GAYOT's Top 10 Brunch Restaurants in Central Coast, CA

Brunch

Cheap Eats

Heart-Healthy

Outdoor Dining

Romantic


Steakhouses

Top Food Ratings

Value

Best Views

Wine Lists



BEST CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST
HOLIDAY RESTAURANTS

GAYOT has you covered for the holidays with ideas on where to dine out for Mother's Day brunch. Find out where to take that special someone for a romantic meal on Valentine's Day.

Mother's Day

Valentine's Day





VALENTINE'S DAY WINES

Add wine to the celebration of love, curated by GAYOT´s Wine & Spirits Editor.

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CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS

For a rosé bubbly Valentine's Day celebration.

Get the recipes.

GAYOT'S RESTAURANT AWARDSOver the years, we have been electing restaurants to be on GAYOT's Yearly Restaurant Awards.

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