I am adding these as I have only thought of them since I will be there tomorrow
Splash Cafe - Pismo Beach, CA -- the best bread bowl clam chowder in the world
McClintocks - Shell Beach, CA --- Steaks is the specialty, plan on spending a couple of bucks, but it's well worth it. They will even fill a glass with water, on your head while they are standing on a chair and blindfolded.
Correction on last post:
The actual name of the restaurant is F.McLintocks...still very good. Cost - was $95.00 plus tip for four steaks and one Dr. Pepper during the Early Bird menu.