Custom House

"This casual beach joint specializes in American favorites like burgers, nachos and salads, but it’s best known for its sprawling patio overlooking the beach. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner here to experience Avila Beach in all its many moods, colors and flavors. The restaurant’s name refers to the original building’s purpose as an official customs house at the dock of San Luis Bay. This historic post has served many seasons, in particular as an alternative Port of Entry after San Francisco’s Great Fire of 1906. Today, the Custom House serves guests as a relaxing and picturesque place from which to watch the world go by. Enjoy a glass of local wine or beer on the patio, paired with crispy fried calamari or jalapeno poppers for a tasty snack. Or settle in for a lazy breakfast, lunch or dinner overlooking the surf and sand. You’ll soon discover why this spot is so popular with visitors and locals alike."