We rebranded Ciopinot Seafood Grille Resturant as La Esquina Distillery but don’t worry we will be bring back all of your favorite dishes from Ciopinot’s once a month. For more information and to make reservations email us at [email protected]
Elegant establishment specializing in the eponymous stew, plus small plates, oysters & fish entrees. Based on 264 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$
Address:
1049 Nipomo St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Website: http://www.ciopinotrestaurant.com/
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JONATHAN RITTER
The crab cakes here are the best on the west coast. Seriously. The food here is SOOO delicious. Try the bacon-wrapped cheese stuffed prawns. They always have a selection of the freshest catch of the day as well as juicy filet mignons, yummy salads and flavorful pastas. This is the perfect date night or pre-theater dinner spot if you’re a seafood lover. Excellent and knowledgeable wait staff as well as delicious wine and cocktail selection. Decadent dining experience that doesn’t break the bank!
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Steve Diano
Ok, so we started a brewery tour from Pismo through Edna Valley with the intent on ending up here for a 6 pm reservation. We were greeted promptly and seated right away. Server explained all specials and answered all menu questions we had with expertise. They even let me taste a few local craft beers before I decided on something. We had the Sauteed mushrooms for appetizer, which were very tasty. I might mention that this is one of few places that does offer Australian Lobster tail; hard to find with so many offering Maine tail. I will tell you though, $80 was steep for Lobster Tail but it’s all about supply and demand. I had the upgraded Cioppinot with the crab cake in it and it was the best I ever had. The broth was so rich and flavourful with lots of shrimp, scallops, calamari, fish, mussels, and clams. Simply amazing and the leftovers were great heated up in microwave a few days later. Creme Brulee was good for dessert as was the special Blueberry Cobbler a la mode. This place is pricey and Cioppinot is obviously there focus and I highly recommend it.
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Alecia Vogel
Great selection of local wines and fresh seafood. I enjoyed one of the specials, which included breaded and fried sole – absolutely delicious! The fish was super flaky and delicate, tasted fresh, and was prepared perfectly. It felt like our food showed up within minutes of ordering it. Service was friendly and prompt, we felt welcomed as soon as we stepped in the door. Overall great experience!
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Carlos Casados – Hypnotherapy Breakthrough
The food was great, delicious and arranged beautifully. I had attentive service and the winner selection was paired expertly! I loved the while ambience!
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Jessica Delaney
This place has great seafood and blueberry cobbler is still my favorite. Came here with a big group for my birthday and it’s hard to beat the no corkage on first 4 bottles it definitely helps balance out the pricing of the dishes and total value. Our waitress was a little unfriendly and unattentive especially to a couple of my friends which was a bummer, but that was pretty unusual from our other trips there.
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Emily
Great atmosphere, very well prepared meals. Super fresh seafood. Delicious preparations. Excellent salads and desserts. Free corkage for local wines. Enjoy!
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Simon T Katan
Good ambiat, food and service.
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steven guthauser
Very attentive service, nice surroundings and good food. The fish is fresh and prepared with the minimum of extra spices so you enjoy the freshness of fish. Sadly the stuffed shrimp were deep fried way too long . Still tasty but overcooked.
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Jasmine Bankston
Came last minute for dinner with my fiancee. The chef was amazing. Stayed open for us. Anne was great. Food was delicious! We will come back.
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Amy F
Good food, quite expensive, loud atmosphere. I really enjoyed the bacon wrapped stuffed prawns. Those were very good. The single fish taco with guacamole was stuffed with a lot of fish, but it was pretty plain. The creme brulee was good, but not great. Our server was fantastic. She did a very good job.
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