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Gardens of Avila Restaurant, San Luis Obispo, CA

Gardens of Avila Restaurant

4.8
4.8
970 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
The Gardens Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, a favorite spot for locals as well as travelers, is situated in a beautiful garden setting in the Avila Valley. Savor the flavors of the award-winning contemporary California cuisine inspired by the surrounding local wine country.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 595-7365
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Jones
  • Catering
    We offer catering by our Gardens Restaurant onsite in our banquet rooms. We offer many dining options, packages and menu choices for parties of 12 or more. We offer plated dishes and buffet. Our Event Manager will work with you directly with you to ensure a memorable dining experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Our event facilities have a wide variety of configurations and settings to meet your specific needs. The Palm Room, which features cathedral ceilings and large windows can accommodate up to 50 guests. The Fireside Room can accommodate up to 15 guests & the Fireside/Palm Rooms together accommodate up to 65. Reservations Required thru Events Manager.
  • Neighborhood
    San Luis Obispo
  • Cross street
    Hwy 101
  • Parking details
    Complimentary onsite parking
  • Public transit
    Avila BeachPismo Beach
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 970 people are saying

Gardens of Avila Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Californian

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Overall

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Food

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Service

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Ambiance

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Value

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Healthy

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Great for fine wines

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Romantic

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Good for special occasions

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nestled in a picturesque garden setting, Gardens of Avila Restaurant delights with "absolutely wonderful food, service, everything was perfect." Diners rave about the "perfectly cooked lobster" and "outstanding" farm-to-table experience. The cozy ambiance, attentive service, and varied menu make this spot ideal for special occasions and romantic dinners.

970 Reviews
  1. Cheryl

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had lunch to celebrate my husband’s birthday & it was delicious! The atmosphere was relaxing & the service was outstanding! Thank you for a wonderful day!!

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  2. Brian VIP

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food. and service was excellent, reminded us of dining on a cruise ship.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible experience! Halibut was served stone cold. Waitress couldn’t be bothered for thirty minutes, at which point I flagged down a busser. After an additional 40 minute of being told “they are firing it up” and every table around us being served their meals, my husband had finished his meal, so we left with only one of us that got dinner. Waitress had no immediacy/ desire to correct the problem, and really didn’t seem to care at all or make any attempt to apologize or correct. Super unfortunate bc with the correct staff, this place has potential. But after two subpar/ bad visits, we will not be returning here ever!

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  4. Susan

    San Francisco18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible farm to table experience. This was a special evening and the perfect venue! Thank you!

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  5. ReedH

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, wonderful service, and a beautiful environment.

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  6. ReedH

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a perfect meal. The menu was varied with great choices. The food was presented nicely with large portions. Everything was delicious. The waitress was professional yet friendly and fun. The ambience was great.

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  7. Carmelita

    Central Coast3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff was very attentive. Service was prompt. Food was outstanding and plenty.

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  8. John

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined outside because we brought our dog. The heat lamps kept us warm and cozy. Our pet was recognized and offered water and a menu by our awesome server, Charli. She was attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and we had a great, relaxing meal.

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  9. steve

    Las Vegas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. It was our 30 wedding anniversary and we went for dinner Service was excellent and food was delicious.

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  10. Patricia

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The noise was due to construction. Everything else was amazing.

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FAQs

Gardens of Avila Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 595-7365.

Gardens of Avila Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 970 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gardens of Avila Restaurant

1215 Avila Beach Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hwy 101
  • Neighborhood
    San Luis Obispo
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary onsite parking
  • Public transit
    Avila BeachPismo Beach
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joshua Jones
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (805) 595-7365
  • Catering
    We offer catering by our Gardens Restaurant onsite in our banquet rooms. We offer many dining options, packages and menu choices for parties of 12 or more. We offer plated dishes and buffet. Our Event Manager will work with you directly with you to ensure a memorable dining experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Our event facilities have a wide variety of configurations and settings to meet your specific needs. The Palm Room, which features cathedral ceilings and large windows can accommodate up to 50 guests. The Fireside Room can accommodate up to 15 guests & the Fireside/Palm Rooms together accommodate up to 65. Reservations Required thru Events Manager.
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