Gardens of Avila Restaurant

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   Nancy

   VIP

   Orange County

   129 reviews

   5.0

   129 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Zoey was our server and she was excellent. I had two old fashions and my husband had two Bombay sapphire on the rocks. We had the prefix dinner and he had seafood soup and I had an arugula salad. We both had prime rib. Oh my gosh, was it fantastic and we have lots of leftovers. Came with fresh vegetables and potatoes. Prior to dinner we did have some really good bread. We both took eggnog cheesecake home. I ate some of mine with fruit and was really good. I think for what we paid it was worth it.
   

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   Sandra

   Seattle

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful evening. Our waitress was sweet and so helpful. The chef accommodated special diet needs of one in our party. It was a lovely Christmas Eve dinner.
   

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   Julie

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The best dining experience I’ve had since moving to San Luis Obispo. We can’t wait to go back.
   

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   Scotty Joe

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is excellent!! Zoe my waitress, took care of me for three days…… When your staff is first class your dining experience will always match the delicious food.
   

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   Todd

   VIP

   San Francisco

   18 reviews

   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on November 29, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good Thanksgiving. Last year we went to a well-known restaurant on the Paso Robles square. The food was bad and they had hiked up their wine-by-the-bottle prices to $100-$400. By contrast, Garden at Avila food was very good; prices were excellent. Staff could not have been more attentive. We plan to return soon to sample their regular menu. Cheers,
   

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   Kirstin

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and service. Love the location. Check out the Secret Garden on property.
   

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   Brian

   Orange County

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 22, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent breakfast menu and the service was outstanding
   

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   Sharole

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 19, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The Brussel sprouts were delicious. The filet was ok, but overcooked unfortunately and the asparagus was also over done and stringy. My halibut was overcooked and dry, the coconut rice was an odd pairing and not very good. The ambience of the restaurant is always good but the food was not worth the price and unfortunately I will not be returning. Second time I’ve tried and been disappointed both times.
   

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   Elizabeth

   Central Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was amazing. We had brussel sprouts to start then salmon and scallops as our mains. The drinks were amazing and brulee was the best we’ve had topped with bacon bits. Service was excellent! Dana and Emma took excellent care of us. We will be back!
   

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    Peter

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The Gardens Restaurant at Sycamore Springs in Avila is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. We enjoyed the food of fried shrimp, butter lettuce salad, which was so fresh, and the seared ahi. The best part of our meal was the delicious creme brulee with sweetened bacon bits complimentary for my birthday!
    

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