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Custom House, Avila Beach, CA

Custom House

4.5
4.5
146 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
Welcome! Our Central Coast beach-side location holds beautiful views with a casual atmosphere. An excellent dining experience is our top priority. Our menu has something for everyone…fresh fish, hand cut steaks, refreshing salads and our specialty appetizers. We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Come and have a drink at our cocktail bar, or dine on our outdoor patio while gazing out across the beautiful San Luis Bay.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:30 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 595-7555
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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What 146 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for brunch

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Good for groups

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Hot spot

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Custom House offers a prime beachside location with stunning views, making it an ideal spot for a relaxing meal. Guests praise the "great fries" and "friendly wait staff." While the menu has faced some changes, dishes like the "stuffed chicken" and "seared Ahi" continue to impress. Service is generally attentive, with standouts like Justin and Francisco ensuring a welcoming experience. However, reservation wait times can be lengthy, and some menu items may not meet expectations. Overall, Custom House remains a beloved destination for its ambience and comfort food offerings.

146 Reviews
  1. Matt

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Prime rib was excellent. Thanks for making us a great anniversary dinner!

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  2. Ken

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We wanted a close restaurant to have a good meal with my Grandson and Girl Friend and the Custom House did not disappoint. We each ordered different food items which were all delivered at the same time.

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  3. Jennifer

    Central Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We had to wait 25 minutes past our reservation time to be seated. Multiple people without reservations were seated outside and at the bar while we waited. Despite mentioning that we were celebrating a birthday it was not acknowledged. The food and our waiter were excellent though.

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  4. jill

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were on vacation, and we’re so blessed to have gotten to eat at this restaurant for Thanksgiving. Such nice people, great servers, great food, and of course, right across the street from  the beach. It was really really awesome.

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  5. Lynn

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent turkey dinner and service. Thank you Custom House!!!

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  6. Kelly

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful dinner. The stuffed chicken dish was amazing! And the chopped wedge salad had a nice twist to a classic salad with the addition of fried shallots. Would definitely return their again!

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  7. Lynda

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    153 reviews

    4.0

    153 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A decent place for dinner with a variety of items. It was cold so we opted to eat inside. We had to wait for a booth for our party of four, but got one after about 15 minutes. Service was fine. Decor nothing special.

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  8. Lisa

    VIP

    Orange County

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Justin was very nice and was very efficient. He made us feel welcome and made sure we did not have any needs throughout our stay. The food was great too. We will definitely be back!

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  9. Michelle

    Orange County

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate at the bar and our waitress was amazing. She was very cordial and attended to our needs. She knew exactly what we needed. Our food was delicious but a little bit overpriced. We love going to this place. 

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  10. Michael

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited the restaurant while staying in Pismo Beach. Made reservations for outside patio and was seated promptly. My wife ordered the prime rib dinner. The food took an unusual amount of time to receive. The meat was severely undercooked. My wife is not one to complain so she ate the cooked portions and the potatoes and vegetables. I ordered the Cioppino. Whenever I see the Cioppino on a menu I often order and compare. This dish was a very poor version of a fish stew. Menu stated included black tiger shrimp. Unfortunately, none weee included in my bowl. The chef must have run out of shrimp so they included extra fish. The broth was so thick and mushy that it seemed not to represent broth. There was one scallop and three tiny clams, minuscule, and a few mussels. Most Cioppino that I order include squid and shrimp, sometimes shellfish like crab. For $45 this was a big disappointment. The salad was good. Sourdough rolls good but considering prices of entrees charging $2.50 for 4 small rolls seems like a disservice. Restaurant and setting on beach near pier are only positives.

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Custom House is rated 4.5 stars by 146 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Custom House

404 Front St, Avila Beach, CA 93424

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Avila Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:30 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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