Restaurants in Cambria, California

Restaurants in Cambria, California
In addition to beautiful ocean views, varied hiking trails, the opportunity to explore tide pools and see all sorts of wildlife, the historic town of Cambria, on California's Central Coast, has a variety of restaurants offering delicious cuisine to satisfy a hiker's hungry appetite. Stroll down Moonstone Beach Drive or Main Street to experience tantalizing aromas tempting your taste buds as they waft through the coastal breeze. To whichever eatery they lead, you will not be disappointed.

Lombardi's Pasta

Lombardi's Pasta is the place to go if you are looking for a hearty pizza pie or a classical high-carb Italian meal to keep you energized for your next day of adventure in and around Cambria. Portions are plentiful and prices are average. Lombardi's offers a comfortable atmosphere and, as is the case with the majority of restaurants in Cambria, is in no way ostentatious.

Lombardi's is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Lombardi's Pasta
4158 Bridge St.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-0777

Linn's Main Bin Restaurant

Linn's is probably most famous for its olallieberry pie, among other mouth-watering flavors of sweet delights. John and Renee Linn began growing their own fruits and vegetables in Cambria in 1976. Their entrepreneurial spirit and a simple country fruit stand led to what is today a full-blown gourmet food business that includes Linn's Main Bin Restaurant and Linn's Easy as Pie Cafe. Linn's Main Bin Restaurant serves typical American cuisine, such as burgers and pork ribs. For something a little different, try their homemade seafood or veggie herb pot pie.Taste-test local wines in this relaxed atmosphere.

Linn's serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, every day of the year except Christmas. Hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Linn's Main Bin Restaurant
2277 Main St.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-0371
linnsfruitbin.com

Main Street Grill

Order hamburgers, hot dogs, smoked meats and barbecue at the counter in this low-key neighborhood grill where the meats--grilled over oak--are tasty, the portions are satisfying and prices are very reasonable. It can get a little noisy indoors, but patio dining is also available. Better yet, get your grub to go and head for the beach for a leisurely lunch.

Main Street Grill is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Main Street Grill
603 Main St.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3194

Moonstone Beach Bar and Grill

For dining with a view and an awesomely huge California-style breakfast burrito topped with fresh avocados, bacon and mushrooms, rise and shine on a Sunday morning and head for the Moonstone Beach Bar and Grill. The dinner menu features delectable seafood choices, such as coconut prawns, mahi mahi, sea bass, Australian lobster tail, a variety of Angus cuts, and veal and pork chops. The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor dining with a few space heaters to knock off the chill coming in from the ocean.

On Sundays, brunch is served from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., light lunch fare from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and dinner is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Moonstone Beach Grill offers lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Moonstone Beach Bar and Grill
6550 Moonstone Beach Dr.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3859
moonstonebeach.com

Redwood Cafe

The Redwood Cafe, a local favorite, offers simple but filling homestyle food at cheap prices. This dining establishment is very down-home with a country atmosphere both inside and out. With plastic chairs and mismatched tables, it is acceptable to wear your dirty clothes and sandy hiking boots. There is nothing snooty or pretentious here.

Redwood Cafe is open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast is served until 2 p.m. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Redwood Cafe
2094 Main St.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-4830

Las Cambritas

Grab a bottle of beer, authentic tacos, burritos or your personal favorite Mexican fare--all made with fresh meat and seafood--at Las Cambritas. Las Cambritas offers a selection of "special" margaritas and mixed drinks as well. The eatery is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Las Cambritas
2336 Main St.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-0175

Article Written By Kandra Sperling

Kandra Sperling is a freelance writer and photojournalist with more than 30 years' experience. She has worked as a community news editor, writer and photographer for the "Morning News of Northwest Arkansas." She has received three awards from the National Press Women's Association and numerous state awards. Sperling earned a bachelor's degree in English and journalism from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

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