Gardens of Avila Restaurant

Food & service can vary. Food can range from meh to really good. They can cook so good food & do use Sous Vide prep...which is used in fine dinning places. On some nights they do have some entertainment, which helps one unwind. Sometimes there is a wait, so not really for people on the go. The bartender is super-nice & they do offer a nice wine & drink selection. Prices are fair for the area's hotel restaurants & their burger is simple, but tasty. Their Clam Chowder is worth a try & is far better than the one everyone mistakenly thinks is so great in SLO. Entree's range from the teens to $30ish. Atmosphere is peaceful, but there is no view. It is rather tiny inside, but there is a bar & a patio area. For locals, they offer a welcomed discount. For visitors or those who stay here, it is one of the better hotel restaurants & is ideal if you happen to stay here or nearby. One perk is that it is easy to dine here & then relax in the hot tubs. Yet another idea, is to get a day pass at nearby Avila Beach Fitness Club, work-out/ play tennis/ swim/ etc./ then eat here. Overall, it is generally a better choice than in Avila Beach proper.