Inspired by the agriculture, seafood, and culinary diversity of California’s Central Coast region, Lalla Grill has set its sights on transforming what we expect from a casual restaurant. This attractive and spacious new restaurant on the edge of Riverview Park offers views of the Guadelupe River and a combination of quality and value not often seen in the region.

Start with the basics: all the ingredients are locally-sourced and organic, and everything that emerges from the kitchen, from the potato chips to the desserts, is freshly-prepared in-house. Regulars recommend the happy hour specials, particularly the flat bread pizza and steak bites. But just because there’s a focus on quality doesn’t mean that the atmosphere needs to be stuffy. With prices that compete with fast casuals and specials that rotate daily, diners on a budget (even those with young children) will find plenty to love here.

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