Dining

California Coastal Cuisine

Reservations | 805.773.8900

Brunch: 9AM–1PM

Happy Hour: 3-5PM

Dinner: 5-9PM

Menus
Thanksgiving

Give Thanks by the Ocean

Thursday, November 27th

1pm - 7pm

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Specially Prepared 3-Course

Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menu

$87 | per person

Introduction

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

farro, pepitas, gruyere cream, micro sage

Pear & Arugula Salad

shaved fennel, cured egg yolk, pecorino, black truffle vinaigrette

Smoked Salmon and Golden Beet Tartare

horseradish-dill cream, little gem heart, lemon crostini

Festivities

Roasted Mary’s Free-Range Turkey Breast

buttered herb stuffing, whipped potatoes, haricot verts, house made cranberry sauce, hard cider gravy

48 Hour Slow Cooked Whole Demkota Short Rib

roasted garlic whipped yukon gold potatoes, pipperade, thyme jus

Roasted Seabass Fillet

wild mushroom & white bean fricasse, roasted carrot purée, pinot noir-rosemary reduction

Root Vegetable and Mushroom Wellington

sauteed kale, wild rice, madiera jus

Grand Finale

Pecan-Pumpkin Torte

salted bourbon, spiced whipped cream

Vegan Chocolate Mousse

white chocolate-pistachio crumble, raspberries

Champagne Brunch

Three Course Champagne Brunch | Daily 9am-1pm

Please call 805.773.8900 for reservations.

Voted Best Brunch in SLO County 2025!

Champagne Brunch

Choice of: Starter + Plate + Dessert | Includes Mimosas
$60.00

Starters & Salads

Fruit & Yogurt Parfait

fresh berries + vanilla greek yogurt + housemade granola

Acai Bowl

berries + banana + caramelized pecans + toasted coconut + mint

Blue Lump Crab Cakes

mango salsa + jalapeno remoulade + micro cilantro

Caesar Salad

little gems + grana padano + crouton + anchovy dressing

Field Greens

shaved market veg + almonds + fennel + pickled onions + white balsamic

DB Clam Chowder

crispy bacon + dill + herb oil + oyster crackers

Plates

Classic Eggs Benedict

english muffin + hollandaise + homefries

$19.00 $19.00 $19.00 $24.00
French Toast

whipped mascarpone + almond florentine + lemon curd + seasonal fruit syrup

Classic Bagel & Smoked Salmon

tomato + red onion + cream cheese + capers

Two Eggs

los osos ranch eggs any style + homefries + toast

Chorizo Chilaquilies Rojo

black beans + two eggs any style + lime crema + queso fresco + cilantro

Avocado Toast

brioche + poached los osos ranch eggs + peppadew relish + chives

Local Mushroom Omlette

gruyère cheese + homefries

Shrimp Tacos

avocado crema + guacamole + escabeche + mango-habanero salsa + flour tortilla

Ahi Tuna Nicoise Salad

shoyu egg + haricot verts + fingerling potatoes + olives + tomato + sherry vin

Lobster & Shrimp Roll

drawn butter aioli + chives + crispy shallot

Lido Smash Burger

½ lb black angus beef + jalapeno-garlic sauce + aged cheddar & american cheese

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

cabbage slaw + nashville aioli + red onion + romaine + brioche bun

Desserts

Crème Brûlée

biscotti

Chocolate Torte

marscapone cream

Seasonal Bread Pudding

Add-Ons

Grilled Chicken Breast
$10.00
Grilled Shrimp
$16.00 $22.00
Salmon Filet
$20.00
Smoked Salmon
$15.00
Flat Iron Steak

6 ounce

$17.00
Avocado
$3.00
Kaluga Caviar

1 ounce + chips

$110.00
Breakfast & Lunch

Morning Perks

Coffee
$3.50
Cappuccino or Latte
$6.00
Fresh Juice

orange, grapefruit, pineapple, apple, cranberry

$6.00
Bloody Mary
$12.00
Mimosa
$10.00
Espresso
$4.50

Starters & Salads

Fruit & Yogurt Parfait

fresh berries + greek yogurt + housemade granola

$14.00
Acai Bowl

berries + banana + caramelized pecans + toasted coconut + mint

$16.00
Blue Lump Crab Cakes

mango salsa + jalapeno remoulade + micro cilantro

$26.00
Field Greens

shaved market veg + almonds + fennel + pickled onions + white balsamic

$15.00
DB Clam Chowder

crispy bacon + dill + herb oil + oyster crackers

$15.00
Caesar Salad

little gems + grana padano + crouton + anchovie dressing

$18.00

Breakfast Plates

Classic Eggs Benedict

english muffin + hollandaise + homefries

$20.00 $20.00 $22.00 $24.00
French Toast

whipped mascarpone + almond florentine + lemon curd + seasonal fruit syrup

$19.00
Classic Bagel & Smoked Salmon

tomato + red onion + cream cheese + capers

$22.00
Two Eggs

los osos ranch eggs any style + homefries + toast

$20.00
Chorizo Chilaquilies Rojo

black beans + 2 eggs any style + lime crema + queso fresco + cilantro

$23.00
Avocado Toast

brioche + poached los osos ranch eggs + peppadew relish + chives

$21.00
Local Mushroom Omelette

gruyère cheese + homefries

$20.00

Lunch Plates

Shrimp Tacos

avocado crema + guacamole + escabeche + mango habanero salsa + flour tortilla

$22.00
Ahi Tuna Nicoise Salad

shoyu egg + haricot verts + fingerling potatoes + olives + tomato + sherry vin

$28.00
Crispy Chicken Sandwich

house relish + garlic aioli + lettuce + red onion + brioche bun

$20.00
Lido Smash Burger

½ lb black angus beef + jalapeno-garlic sauce + aged cheddar & american cheese

$22.00
Lobster & Shrimp Roll

drawn butter aioli + chives + crispy shallot

$26.00

Dessert

Crème Brulee

biscotti

$10.00
Seasonal Bread Pudding
$12.00
Chocolate Torte

marscapone cream

$13.00

Add-Ons & Sides

Grilled Chicken Breast
$12.00
Grilled Shrimp
$22.00
Salmon Filet
$20.00
Smoked Salmon
$15.00
Avocado
$4.00
1oz Kaluga Caviar

caviar + chips

$110.00
Lounge & Happy Hour

$10 Happy Hour Everyday | 3pm - 5pm

Happy Hour Drinks: 3-5pm Everyday

Red Rita

El Charro tequila • cranberry • fresh seasonal citrus

$8.00
Cranberry Cooler

orange vodka  amaretto  cranberry  lime  cinnamon

$8.00
Salty Dolphin

Gin  fresh grapefruit juice  pink peppercorn salted rim

$8.00
Sunset Sangria

citrus vodka  triple sec  white wine  seasonal fruit

$8.00
Well Cocktails
$8.00
Wines by the Glass

storm, pinot noir, central coast • mary taylor, bordeaux blend, france • alta maria, chardonnay, santa maria valley • opera prima, nv sparkling

$8.00

Happy Hour Snacks: 3-5pm Everyday

Black Truffle-Pecorino Fries

lemon aioli

$10.00
Garlic Parmesan Fries

roasted garlic & herb aioli

$10.00
Movie Theater Nachos

housemade chips • nacho cheese • pickled jalapenos 

$10.00
Fried Chicken Tenders

plain or nashville hot • cabbage slaw • ranch

$10.00
Housemade Chips & Guacamole

pico de gallo • sour cream

$10.00
Korean Country Style Ribs

toasted cashew

$10.00
Prosciutto Wrapped Dates

stuffed with grana padano • sherry gastrique

$10.00
Ceviche of the day

housmade chips

$10.00
Housemade Hummus

cucumber-red onion-kalamata relish, grilled pita bread

$10.00
Cerignola Olives & Feta

bulgarian sheep’s milk feta cheese, herbs

$10.00
Herb Hush Puppies

lemon-honey butter (6)

$10.00
Heirloom Tomatoes

stracciatella, basil pesto, saba, olive oil croutons

$10.00

Day Menu: 11am-9pm

Classic Shrimp Cocktail

house made cocktail sauce • cilantro aioli • gaufrettes

$24.00
Caesar Salad

anchovy dressing • parmigiana reggiano • roasted garlic croutons

$16.00
French Fries

plain | garlic | truffle | sweet potato

$14.00
Housemade Chips & Guacamole

pico de gallo • sour cream

$14.00
Crispy Chicken Tenders

ranch dip • blue cheese dip
plain | nashville hot

$18.00
Korean Country Style Pork BBQ Ribs

toasted cashew

$16.00
Lido Smash Burger

black angus beef • jalapeno-garlic • cheddar & american cheese

$22.00
Grilled Salmon Filet

roasted fingerling potatoes • cherry tomato • salsa verde

$29.00
Etto Cassarece

san marzano sauce • basil • burrata

$28.00
Bistro Steak and Fries

au poivre sauce

$38.00
California Chicken Sandwich

grilled chicken ◦ avocado ◦ tomato ◦ onion ◦ herb pesto ◦ bacon ◦ french fries

$24.00
Kaluga Caviar

blinis • potato chips • chive creme fraiche

$110.00
Roasted Beet & Summer Peach Salad

little gem hearts • peaches • "ranch" goat cheese

$20.00
Crispy Chicken Sandwich

cabbage slaw + nashville aioli + red onion + romaine + brioche bun

$24.00

Lido Classics

2727

Re:Find cucumber, lime, basil

$17.00
Flatliner

vanilla vodka, kahlua, espresso, baileys

$18.00
Viola

vodka lime passionfruit liqueur fresh mint

$16.00
Black Widow

tequila, blackberry, lime, basil

$17.00
Pele II

nosotros mezcal & blanco, pineapple grapefruit, egg white, jalapeño, black lava salt

$18.00
White Negroni

clarified campari & vermouth, gin

$17.00
Raspberry Lemondrop

vodka, raspberry, sugar rim, lemon

$18.00
Jalapeño Margarita

tequila, lime, jalapeño syrup

$17.00
Rod & Hammer Barrel-Aged Black Manhattan
$22.00
Rod & Hammer Old Fashioned

angostura, toschi cherry

$17.00
Take it for Granate

vodka, pomegranate liqueur, egg white, lemon

$18.00
Naked & Famous

nosotros mezcal, chartreuse, lime aperol

$17.00

Zero-Proof

Raspberry Faux-tini

raspberry, lemon, simple syrup

$13.00
Mock Mojito

mint, soda, simple syrup, lime

$12.00
Gin-Free Tonic

seedlip ‘garden,’  tonic, lime

$11.00
Leitz n/a riesling

eins zwei zero, sparkling riesling, germany

$12.00

Draft Beer

Elysian Brewing

'Space Dust' ipa

$10.00
Central Coast Brewing

'Monterey St' Pale Ale

$8.00
Firestone Brewing

'DBA' Double Barrel Ale

$8.00
North Coast Brewing

Scrimshaw 'Pils'

$8.00

Wines by the Glass - Bubbles & Whites

Champagne, Henriot, ‘Brut Souverain,’ France NV
$24.00
Sparkling Rosé, Flying Goat Cellars, Santa Maria Valley, CA 2019
$18.00
Prosecco, Bisol ‘Jeio,’ Brut, Veneto, Italy NV
$13.00
Rosé, Levo, El Paso de Robles, CA 2023
$13.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Stolpman, ‘Estate,’ Ballard Canyon Santa Barbara, CA 2023
$15.00
Gavi, La Ghibellina, 'Mainin,' Piedmont, Italy 2023
$14.00
Future Perfect, Riesling, Los Olivos, 2023
$16.00
Albariño, Manuel Moldés, ‘Afelio,’ Rías Baixas, Spain 2022
$18.00
Chardonnay, Jean-Marc Brocard, ‘Sainte Claire,' Chablis, France 2023
$15.00
Chardonnay, Talley Vineyards, Arroyo Grande, CA 2023
$16.00
Chardonnay, Frank Family, Carneros, CA 2022
$20.00

Wines by the Glass - Reds

Grenache, Locura Wine, ‘Loquita,’ Morro View Vyd Edna Valley, CA 2019
$14.00
Pinot Noir, Paul Lato, ‘Matinee,’ Santa Barbara County, CA 2022
$30.00
Pinot Noir, Scar of the Sea, SLO Coast, CA 2023
$17.00
Barbera, Brandini, Piedmont, Italy 2021
$13.00
Merlot, Duckhorn, Napa Valley, CA 2022
$22.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, PIUS, Paso Robles, CA 2022
$20.00
Syrah, Railsback Frères, ‘Pour Simone,’ Santa Ynez Valley, CA, 2021
$16.00
Petite Sirah/Grenache Blend, Orin Swift, ‘Abstract’ Napa Valley, CA 2022
$24.00
Fall Dinner Menu

Starters

Parker House Rolls

fresh baked, whipped butter, sea salt

$6.00
Kaluga Caviar

blinis, potato chips, chive creme fraiche

$115.00
Fresh Oysters

house cocktail, mignonette, fermented hot sauce

$60.00 $32.00 $6.00
Herb Hush Puppies

lemon-honey butter

$10.00
Shrimp Cocktail

house cocktail sauce, gaufrettes

$24.00
Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie

seasonal accoutrements

$36.00

Appetizers

Blue Lump Crab Cakes

mango salsa, jalapeῆo remoulade

$26.00
Roasted Hen of the Woods Mushroom

sage brown butter, madeira reduction

$19.00
Classic Caesar Salad

anchovy dressing, spiced croutons, parmesan

$18.00
Organic Field Greens

fennel, corn shoots, pear, pecans, dried cranberries
maple-lemon vinaigrette

$16.00
Seared Ahi Tuna

clementine, cucumber, shiso, kombu ponzu, wonton threads

$26.00
Fried Brussels Sprouts

roasted almond cream, sherry gastrique

$17.00
Roasted Beet Salad

little gem hearts, toasted pistachio, “ranch” goat cheese

$22.00
Dolphin Bay Clam Chowder

bacon, dill, oyster crackers

$16.00

Entrees

Etto Casarecce

san marzano sauce, basil

$26.00 $8.00 $6.00
Etto Trombe Bolognese

wagyu beef & duroc pork

$35.00
Shrimp & Lobster

rustichella bucatini, sauce americaine

$48.00
Mary’s Free Range Chicken

hen of the woods mushroom, cauliflower, spinach, roasted fingerling potatoes, soubise sauce

$38.00
6oz Bacon-Wrapped Wagyu Filet Mignon

whipped yukon gold potatoes, asparagus, bordelaise sauce

$58.00
Roasted Barramundi Sea Bass

herb risotto, grilled eggplant, puttanesca sauce

$36.00
Apple Cider Glazed King Salmon

carrot-rosemary farro risotto, sauteed kale, horseradish aioli

$42.00
Duck Confit a l'Orange

creamy roquefort polenta, pickled red cabbage
pernod braised fennel

$44.00
Bone-in Prime Short Rib Au Poivre

shoestring fries

$56.00
Grilled Berkshire Pork Chop

whole grain mustard spaetzle, sweet potato
hard cider reduction

$54.00
Surf & Turf

36oz demkota ranch tomahawk, 8 shrimp skewer, 6oz atlantic lobster tail

whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetable, bernaise sauce

$240.00
16oz Demkota Ranch Prime Ribeye

crispy fingerling potatoes, bernaise sauce, house steak sauce

$80.00
Kids

$15 - Children 12 & Under

Includes choice of milk, juice or soft drink & ice cream for dessert

Kids Breakfast Menu

French Toast

strawberries

Two Eggs

any style + potatoes

Kids Oats

cinnamon, brown sugar, raisins

Fruit Plate

Kids Lunch & Dinner Menu

Penne Pasta

choice of red sauce or butter

Chicken Tender Bites

choice of fries of fresh veggies

1/4 lb. Cheeseburger

choice of fries or fresh veggies

Grilled Cheese

choice of fries or fresh veggies

Cheese Quesadilla

add chicken + $12

Green Salad with Ranch & Carrots

add chicken + $12

Pool Menu

Poolside Menu

Please see Lido bar for service 

Daily | 1-7pm

Pool Snacks

Hummus

cucumber-red onion-kalamata relish, grilled naan bread 

$22.00
Lido Smash Burger

½ lb black angus beef, jalapeno-garlic sauce, aged cheddar & american cheese

$24.00
Crispy Chicken Sandwich

cabbage slaw, nashville aioli, lettuce, red onion, pickles, brioche bun, fries

$24.00
Chicken Tenders

plain or nashville hot sauce, ranch dip, blue cheese dip 

$18.00
French Fries

plain | truffle parmesan with lemon aioli  | sweet potato with honey mustard

$14.00
Blue Lump Crab Cakes

mango salsa, jalapeno remoulade, baby cilantro

$26.00
Movie Theater Nachos

house made chips, nacho cheese, pickled jalapenos

$12.00
Caesar

little gem, grana padano, anchovie dressing

$18.00
Field Greens

shaved market veg, almonds, pickled onions, white balsamic vin

$16.00
Classic Shrimp Cocktail

cocktail sauce, lemon

$24.00
Housemade Chips & Guacamole
$15.00
California Grilled Chicken Sandwich

avocado, tomato, onion, herb pesto, bacon, french fries 

$24.00

Classic Cocktails

Bloody Mary
$15.00
Mimosa
$12.00
Mai Tai
$17.00
Margarita
$15.00
Cadillac Margarita
$24.00

Specialty Cocktails

Jalapeno Margarita

tequila + lime + cilantro +  housemade jalapeño syrup

$17.00
Hawaiian Mule

rum + pineapple + lime + bitters + ginger beer + tajin rim 

$17.00
Pineapple Sunburn

tequila + jalapeno + pineapple 

$17.00
Skinny Dip

rosé vodka + fresh mint + agave + soda water 

$17.00
Viola

vodka + passionfruit + fresh mint + lime + dried violets 

$18.00
Coconut Mojito

white rum + coco lopez + fresh mint + lime

$18.00
Pina Colada

white rum + coco lopez + pineapple juice + lime

$18.00

Wines by the Glass

Drafted & Canned

rod & hammer cocktail

mai tai or poloma

$12.00
slo cider - ‘dry hopped’ paso robles, ca
$8.00
ashland seltzers - blackberry lemonade
$8.00
elysian brewing - ‘space dust’ ipa
$10.00
central coast brewing - ‘monterey st.’ pale ale
$8.00
firestone brewing - ‘dba’ double barrel ale
$8.00
north coast - ‘scrimshaw’ pils
$8.00
non-alcoholic - heineken 00
$8.00
root elixir NA

passionfruit pineapple

$8.00
berry mojito NA
$13.00
blended drinks NA

pina colada, strawberry daiquiri, lava flow

$14.00
Dessert

Desserts

Almond Olive Oil Cake

clementine syrup, whipped mascarpone

$16.00
Basque Style Cheesecake

blueberry compote, lemon curd

$15.00
Bananas Foster

rum caramel, pistachio, vanilla gelato

$15.00
Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Torte

hazelnut chantilly, vanilla gelato

$15.00
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

pistachio biscotti

$10.00
Lemon Meringue Tart

lemon curd, lemon cremeux

$13.00
Assorted Housemade Sorbet & Ice Cream
$12.00

Night Caps

Flatliner

espresso + Bailey’s + frangelico + vanilla vodka

$15.00
Hot Ginger

Malahat ginger rum + ginger simple syrup + lemon

$14.00
Midnight Bourbon

Maker’s Mark bourbon + coffee ice cube

$14.00
Royal English Tea

Crown Royal vanilla + english breakfast tea + lemon + cinnamon

$13.00

Port & Dessert Wine

Castelnau de suduiraut

Sauternes, france 2009

$12.00
Banylus

m. chapoutier, languedoc-roussillon, france 2017

$14.00
Inniskillin

‘Vidal’ icewine, canada 2017

$18.00
Moscato d’asti

La spinetta, piedmont, italy 2018

$12.00
Rare wine co

‘Boston’ bual madeira, Portugal

$13.00
Taylor fladgate

10 yr. tawny port

$12.00
Dow's

Vintage 2011, Portugal

$120.00
Dow’s

20yr. tawny port

$18.00
PasoPort

‘Portray,’ paso robles, ca

$15.00
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Executive Chef Chris Shackelford and Director of Food & Beverage Robin Puricelli, both certified sommeliers, bring a shared passion for food, wine, and hospitality to every detail of the Lido dining experience. Their collaboration celebrates the flavors of the Central Coast with thoughtful pairings and a warm, elevated atmosphere.

Intimate Holiday Wine Dinner at Lido Restaurant & Lounge with seasonal dishes by Chef Chris Shackelford and wine pairings from Dunites Wine Co. and Outward Wines on the Central Coast.

Holiday Wine Dinner

Wednesday, December 10th | 5:30 pm

Cozy up at Lido Restaurant for an intimate Holiday Wine Dinner as we celebrate the season with some of our favorite neighbors! Bring your holiday spirit and enjoy chef-crafted, holiday-inspired cuisine perfectly paired with hand-selected wines from Dunites Wine Co. & Outward Wines.

 

Talley Farms Winter Harvest Dinner at Lido Restaurant in Pismo Beach with farm-fresh produce, Talley Vineyards wine pairings, and coastal fine dining by Chef Chris Shackelford.

Talley Farms Winter Harvest Dinner

Wednesday, January 21st | 5:30 pm

This Harvest Dinner will celebrate the best of the Central Coast, pairing the vibrant flavors of Talley’s seasonal harvest with expertly selected Talley Vineyards wines at Lido Restaurant & Lounge.


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Champagne Brunch

Daily | 9am-1pm

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Daily | 3 – 5pm

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Every Monday

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