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Hours
| Saturday | 9 AM–1:45 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–1:45 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–1:45 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–1:45 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–1:45 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–1:45 PM, 5–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 78 N Ocean Ave, Cayucos, CA 93430
Phone: (805) 900-5444
Website: https://www.lunadagardenbistro.com/
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Reviews
Stefani Storm
On a day date with my husband, we set off in search of coffee and we stumbled across Lunada. It opened up just as we walked across their front porch. We decided to have a glass of wine or cocktail before moving on.
After seeing the menu, my husband decided we were staying for fillets. I am so glad we did. The mixed drinks were fantastic and the filets, absolute perfection.
The atmosphere was one that offers a sophisticated dining experience high-quality service, but without the formality and strictness associated with fine dining. It is definitely a place where you can relax and enjoy a delicious meal without feeling a rigid formality you might in other places.
We decided to sit in the garden and it was peaceful and relaxing. There is also indoor seating if that’s more your pace. Or if the weather is not cooperative.
The weight staff was friendly and welcoming.
Would definitely recommend two friends and family in the area and we will be back!
… moreAfter seeing the menu, my husband decided we were staying for fillets. I am so glad we did. The mixed drinks were fantastic and the filets, absolute perfection.
The atmosphere was one that offers a sophisticated dining experience high-quality service, but without the formality and strictness associated with fine dining. It is definitely a place where you can relax and enjoy a delicious meal without feeling a rigid formality you might in other places.
We decided to sit in the garden and it was peaceful and relaxing. There is also indoor seating if that’s more your pace. Or if the weather is not cooperative.
The weight staff was friendly and welcoming.
Would definitely recommend two friends and family in the area and we will be back!
Heleen Raes
This is a lovely restaurant for a special occasion. The staff is kind, the cocktails good and we enjoyed all of our food. It is on the pricey side!
… moreStephanie Carr
We have tried their sister coffee bar a time or a dozen so we decided to see how the restaurant was. It was absolutely delicious!
While the waitstaff was very friendly and sweet, I would say they left us to our own devises (which can go either way depending on the dining experience you are looking for). We were offering still or sparkling water, but weren’t ever offered or asked if we wanted anything besides water (ie coffee, tea…). They did bring out everything so fast and were so kind and accommodating to our pup.
The food was delicious as well!
… moreWhile the waitstaff was very friendly and sweet, I would say they left us to our own devises (which can go either way depending on the dining experience you are looking for). We were offering still or sparkling water, but weren’t ever offered or asked if we wanted anything besides water (ie coffee, tea…). They did bring out everything so fast and were so kind and accommodating to our pup.
The food was delicious as well!
Erin
Such a beautiful spot. The service is amazing, the portions and the quality of the food were outstanding, we loved it. We went for my husband’s birthday and it was a really wonderful meal. We ended up chatting with one of the owners and his story is a beautiful one! Love this place!
… moreTony Fu
Thank you for one of the best dining experiences we had during our California Central Coast trip!
Garden is its middle name, and we enjoyed the colorful displays of beautiful flowers all around.
The food was excellently prepared and presented. Filet mignon and salmon were both perfect.
The service was pretty good. My only ‘complaint’ is the Margarita was double the regular size and they don’t water down their drinks! Ha ha, that’s probably a pro and a con.
… moreGarden is its middle name, and we enjoyed the colorful displays of beautiful flowers all around.
The food was excellently prepared and presented. Filet mignon and salmon were both perfect.
The service was pretty good. My only ‘complaint’ is the Margarita was double the regular size and they don’t water down their drinks! Ha ha, that’s probably a pro and a con.
Ann Jenkins
My husband and I had a celebratory dinner for our anniversary at this hidden gem. The atmosphere was rustic upscale without being pretentious. There was a beautiful back garden patio with a covered heated seating area. We ordered the crab and avocado spring roll appetizer which balanced both elements as to not be overpowering , but full of flavor. For our entrees we ordered the filet mignon and bacon wrapped scallops. Both were cooked to perfection. Neither of us have had such a tender filet mignon since dining at a well known steak house in Denver. The pistachio creme brulee with fresh berries was a delightful end to a truly memorable meal. We had the honor of meeting the owner who served us our meal. It was evident he humbly takes pride in his wonderful restaurant. We highly recommend this restaurant when visiting Cayucous!!
… morenatasha v (Tash)
We are a party of six and decided to come here for breakfast. They were able to accommodate us to sit outside! Beautiful day, beautiful ambience. For starters, we tried the artichoke the fried calamari and the lobster rolls. The best of the three was the artichoke. For entrées we had everything from Thai salad, Caesar salad, fish and chips, shrimp and chips, croissant sandwich, and their California burger and a kids grilled cheese. The kids, fish and chips is probably the best entrée on the table. The salads could have been a lot better for the price. My sister enjoyed her California burger which is great because she has a lot of allergy restrictions and they were able to accommodate her the kids grilled cheese was an edible no adult nor child wanted to eat it. Luckily, they exchanged it for a pancake. The artichoke dip was good. The fried calamari was a tad bit rubbery and the adult shrimp and chips weren’t as filling as the kids, fish and chips. If you checking on yelp, one person at your table, can get a glass of champagne. That was the best Champagne I’ve ever had! So I would come back here for the champagne, the kids, fish and chips, and really that’s the highlight of the meal in our opinion. My biggest take away from this restaurant. Was they really should make better salads for the price they charge.
… moreJeff Newman
Very good brunch for 11 of us today. Had breakfast and lunch options available, and everybody had a great time! Try the Cuba Libre if you like lattes. Potstickers are the best I’ve ever had. Seafood omelet is full of the freshest seafood, and the presentation is awesome! Don’t miss this one!
… moreCary Brown
LUNADA GARDEN BISTRO, a unique, historic, beautiful eatery, serving California cuisine.
The bistro was created because of mountainous terrain and powerful coastal winds. Let me explain:
It took six, sometimes eight draft horses, hitched to a Concord stagecoach, averaging five miles per hour, to overcome the steep trails of central California’s coast.
Traveling was uncomfortable: Concord coaches used “Throughbraces,” (thick leather straps) to suspend the four foot wide, nine passenger compartment. Side-to-side sway jarred passengers. The firm, damask-leather covered benches offer little comfort, during the nearly fifty miles between “waystations.”
Rest stops were greatly appreciated.
In 1876, the Cottage Hotel, a stagecoach waystation, was built by the Pedraitas family, in Cayucos California, a few hundred feet from the Pacific Ocean.
“Diablo Winds,” often referred to as “Zephyrs,” are brutal winds that whip off the Pacific. To protect the horses’ overnight stay, a deep trough was cut behind the waystation. Inside this man-made depression, the “Devil Winds” soften.
The last stagecoach left Cayucos, May 5, 1894. Ruts cut into the rocky trail, by Concord’s steel-rimmed wheels, are still visible.
A century later, “Hoppe’s,” a modern California restaurant, opened in the restored “Way Station.” The sides of the protective trough were planted with wild flowers, attracting thousands of butterflies. The dining room’s eighteenth century, decor displays the history of the structure. Period furniture provides comfortable seating in the reception area. The bar’s masculine ambience is part gentlemen’s club; part Western Saloon. The multi-level garden is reminiscent of an intimate, European country bistro.
Meals are served inside the original building and outside on the bricked patio and trough floor. Umbrella protected, intimate tables are scattered throughout the dense garden. Only the kitchen is modernized.
Chef, Fernando, lovingly maintained the restaurant, bar, and garden. Several years later, Chef Fernando’s Sous Chef, Ishmael, took over.
Chef Ishmael’s menu continues to offer conventional proteins, as well as, gluten-free, and vegan dishes. Whenever possible, meals will be prepared to fulfill a customer’s dietary requirements. The wine and beer list is extensive and includes many local California selections.
For our brunch, we sat next to the “trough,” flirting with butterflies.
RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
STUFF: Carry-outs are available. Wheelchair accessible only from the garden at the rear of the restaurant. From Ocean Avenue, enter the North passageway, on the front of the eaterie’s left side. The patio is dog friendly.
There are two bathrooms, inside the restaurant, and a difficult to find, restroom on the north side of the patio. All are modernized, and wheelchair accessible.
Free street parking.
MORE STUFF: Stagecoach travel in the 1800s costs about 3.5 cents per mile. Considering inflation, a stagecoach trip will run, in today’s dollars, well over $1 per mile. Commercial jet travel, in today’s dollars, about 7 cents per mile.
Hank and Maryellen Eiseman renamed The Cottage Hotel as The Way Station and planted the beautiful garden. (1974)
… moreThe bistro was created because of mountainous terrain and powerful coastal winds. Let me explain:
It took six, sometimes eight draft horses, hitched to a Concord stagecoach, averaging five miles per hour, to overcome the steep trails of central California’s coast.
Traveling was uncomfortable: Concord coaches used “Throughbraces,” (thick leather straps) to suspend the four foot wide, nine passenger compartment. Side-to-side sway jarred passengers. The firm, damask-leather covered benches offer little comfort, during the nearly fifty miles between “waystations.”
Rest stops were greatly appreciated.
In 1876, the Cottage Hotel, a stagecoach waystation, was built by the Pedraitas family, in Cayucos California, a few hundred feet from the Pacific Ocean.
“Diablo Winds,” often referred to as “Zephyrs,” are brutal winds that whip off the Pacific. To protect the horses’ overnight stay, a deep trough was cut behind the waystation. Inside this man-made depression, the “Devil Winds” soften.
The last stagecoach left Cayucos, May 5, 1894. Ruts cut into the rocky trail, by Concord’s steel-rimmed wheels, are still visible.
A century later, “Hoppe’s,” a modern California restaurant, opened in the restored “Way Station.” The sides of the protective trough were planted with wild flowers, attracting thousands of butterflies. The dining room’s eighteenth century, decor displays the history of the structure. Period furniture provides comfortable seating in the reception area. The bar’s masculine ambience is part gentlemen’s club; part Western Saloon. The multi-level garden is reminiscent of an intimate, European country bistro.
Meals are served inside the original building and outside on the bricked patio and trough floor. Umbrella protected, intimate tables are scattered throughout the dense garden. Only the kitchen is modernized.
Chef, Fernando, lovingly maintained the restaurant, bar, and garden. Several years later, Chef Fernando’s Sous Chef, Ishmael, took over.
Chef Ishmael’s menu continues to offer conventional proteins, as well as, gluten-free, and vegan dishes. Whenever possible, meals will be prepared to fulfill a customer’s dietary requirements. The wine and beer list is extensive and includes many local California selections.
For our brunch, we sat next to the “trough,” flirting with butterflies.
RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
STUFF: Carry-outs are available. Wheelchair accessible only from the garden at the rear of the restaurant. From Ocean Avenue, enter the North passageway, on the front of the eaterie’s left side. The patio is dog friendly.
There are two bathrooms, inside the restaurant, and a difficult to find, restroom on the north side of the patio. All are modernized, and wheelchair accessible.
Free street parking.
MORE STUFF: Stagecoach travel in the 1800s costs about 3.5 cents per mile. Considering inflation, a stagecoach trip will run, in today’s dollars, well over $1 per mile. Commercial jet travel, in today’s dollars, about 7 cents per mile.
Hank and Maryellen Eiseman renamed The Cottage Hotel as The Way Station and planted the beautiful garden. (1974)
vinay moharil
Nice Italian place. Good options. They were willing to make adjustments which is helpful. Decent wine choices and good desserts menu. Lentil soup was good, tiramisu was alight, the baguette with oil and butter was nice. Service was slow to begin with but it caught up. If you are in town and looking for some good food and good times with family or friends, this is a good place to go. Note that they have a different lunch and dinner menus. Lunch menu is more like burgers and sandwiches. So decided to add dinner menu pictures.
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