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Sea Venture, Pismo Beach, CA

Sea Venture

4.5
4.5
2429 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
The SeaVenture Restaurant located on the beach in California Central Coast wine country, the third floor Restaurant allows you to take in breathtaking sunsets and panoramic beach and ocean views from large picture windows and outdoor decks. Chef Eddie Ruiz contemporary coastal cuisine is inspired by the surrounding local wine country. Our seasonal menu is prepared with locally farmed vegetables, premium pork and beef and the highest quality fish and seafood. All desserts are made in house from scratch.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 773-3463
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eddie Ruiz
  • Private party facilities
    We have two banquet rooms that can accommodate groups of up to 60 people. We also rent out the entire restaurant for groups up to 225 people.
  • Neighborhood
    Pismo Beach
  • Cross street
    Dolliver
  • Parking details
    Two levels of free parking underneath our restaurant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Claiborne and Churchill Winemaker Dinner

    $135.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 26, 2025 only
    We invite you to a special dinner featuring a 5-Course Oceanfront Dinner! Experience a unique menu crafted by Executive Chef Eddie Ruiz featuring local produce and exquisite wine pairings from Claiborne and Churchill, all set against a stunning Pismo Beach sunset. See the menu and full details at www.seaventure.com. For inquiries, contact Simon Kovesdi at simon@seaventure.com or (805) 773-3463. Special hotel rates available; call (805) 773-4994.
  • Easter Brunch Menu

    $70.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Chef Eddie Ruiz has created our 3 course Easter Brunch Menu. We are open from 9am-1pm

What 2,429 people are saying

Sea Venture 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sea Venture offers "exceptional food and service" with "great ocean views." Renowned for its seafood, especially the pistachio-crusted halibut, it's a favorite for special occasions. Though the decor is "dated," the attentive staff, notably Chris and Jim, elevate the dining experience. Ideal for sunset views and memorable celebrations.

2,429 Reviews
  1. Monika VIP

    San Francisco120 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly enjoyable dinner. The calamari with jalapenios were perfectly crisp. The scallops, pork belly and squid ink risotto was absolutely delicious and original. The salmon en croute was well executed and so was the Seaventure seafood stew. While the cheesecake was good, it is disappointing that the dessert choices are so repetitive at every restaurant, plain or fancy.

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  2. Candace VIP

    Central Coast11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, a wonderful evening at the SeaVenture. We have been going here for 30+ years and always good. Of course, Chris is our server of choice and he's great.

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  3. Raquel

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A good juicy hamburger with all the fixings for a lighter meal.

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  4. RobertW

    Tahoe5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner on the patio. Windscreen and heaters made a chilly night very comfortable. Shrimp cocktail appetizer was unique and very good. Bothe entrees were excellent, Prosciutto wrapped Salmon and seafood Vol e Vent were outstanding. Great service, oceanfront views and surprisingly reasonable priced . We will definitely return when in Pismo.

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  5. Stuart

    Central Coast38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and sunset views. Tapas and wine is a great combination for a romantic meal

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  6. Eric

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both meals were very good as nether one of us left so much as crumb on our plates. We started with the Oysters Rockefeller which were quite tasty broiled in spinach, bacon, and Parmesan cream. The first entree included the SeaVenture with a medley of seafood including scallops, clams, mussels, grilled fish, and Andouille sausage with saffron rice. The second entree was Macadamia Pesto Crusted Halibut with lobster risotto and grilled asparagus which was also very good and would have been an A+ had the halibut not been a wee bit dry. All in all it was great meal with good service and wonderful ambiance. Two thumbs up.

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  7. sashmir

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Chef does an amazing job , so many different seafood choices along with filet mignon . The staff is very nice and the view of the ocean is breathtaking . This is our favorite restaurant in Pismo Beach.

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  8. Amanda

    San Francisco4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, took nearly an hour from order to receive though. Patio was surprisingly warm. Bloody Mary was excellent.

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  9. Bruce VIP

    Central Coast49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treasure to have dinner here. The view is amazing and ever changing as the waves roll in. For was excellent as was the service

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  10. Terry

    Sacramento6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From walking through the door to leaving after dinner everything was Exceptional. Seated immediately. Shane was our waiter and was attentive ( without being over the top) through our meal. Helped us with selections. Food was also Wonderful. Seafood dishes, chowder and steak were enjoyed by all. Interesting Cocktails and Lava cake for dessert! Yum

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FAQs

Sea Venture offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 773-3463.

Sea Venture is rated 4.5 stars by 2429 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 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sea Venture

100 Ocean View Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dolliver
  • Neighborhood
    Pismo Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Two levels of free parking underneath our restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eddie Ruiz
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (805) 773-3463
  • Private party facilities
    We have two banquet rooms that can accommodate groups of up to 60 people. We also rent out the entire restaurant for groups up to 225 people.
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