Robin's Restaurant - Cambria

We went to Novo in San Luis Obispo and the waitress recommended their sister restaurant Robin in Cambria and it was a great choice. Everything was fresh and delicious

It was beautiful atmosphere and the food was unique I really love the spring roll, and the pork chop is so good also we also order duck ramen which the duck is literally the best but the soup and ramen isn’t that tasty for me but it was the best to taste the Duck Also it’s very romantic atmosphere and the crew is so nice we really enjoy our dinner

Great spring rolls, great service and amazing sundaes. A little on the higher price but worth the food and atmosphere.

Not sure why this place got such a high review. The salmon we ordered was burnt and the portion size was tiny for the price of $40 for dinner. Besides that the fish was okay.

ROBIN 'S RESTAURANT provides exquisite service, a delicious, eclectic menu, served in an inviting, restored adobe, California bungalow. Inside, our favorite table is number four, in front of the welcoming fireplace. Outside, anyplace in the English style garden, is lovely. Live music enhances the romantic garden. (Check Robin 's website for the schedule. On cool nights, heaters keep you toasty. A covered patio is located at the rear of the garden. Since serving its first meal in 1985, this quality eatery is described by locals as, One of Cambria 's best. Shanny Covey, Robin 's owner, offers an international menu for most everyone, and that includes vegans and the gluten free. Robins moved to its present location in 1990. This is a middle range restaurant, dinner meals are priced $20 to $40. The staff is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. A glass or cup never stays empty for long. Robin 's Chef, Shaun Behrens, will do everything possible to meet your dietary requirements. The menu is refreshed a few times a year. The extensive wine and beer selections contain many locally produced beverages. The menu usually emulates the flavors of Mexico, Thailand, and/or India. Their entrees includes: beef, lamb, fish, and fowl. Tell the waiter the way you like your meal cooked. And, yes, you can still get a good, honest, American steak. According to our friends and my wife the flavors are wonderful. Chris, our waiter, is charming and knowledgeable. Anthony kept our glasses full, covered when Chris was serving other tables, and asked permission before clearing the table. Jasper, Robbins ' barista, created a deliciously dry cappuccino and a wonderfully flavorful, double espresso. He delivered both to our table. Fine service and a delicious eclectic menu make Robin 's a great eatery. From the viewpoint of this vegan Appetizers: I usually order the crispy Vietnamese spring rolls with kimchi, and a spicy chili sauce. The spring rolls are mild, but covered with kimchi, and dipped into the chili sauce you 'll feel the burn. Then again, the amazingly crispy, shaved brussel sprouts, stir fried with walnuts and raisins, then topped with radishes and vinegarette dressing is an excellent alternative. For vegans, the chef leaves off the cheese. There is usually a vegan soup on the menu. The vegan entrees include: Cauliflower Tempura, Enchilada plate, and Robin 's Chow. All are skillfully presented, delicious, and for vegan dishes, quite filling. The vegan meals tend to be on the spicy side, but can usually be prepared as mild as you like. Desserts: There 's an excellent house baked carrot cake. The ample serving can be split. But, don 't miss the vegan sundae, with house made ice cream and a chocolate sauce that is not to be believed. ² STUFF: RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST. A children 's menu is available. Park in the free lot, on the east (right side of the building, just across the street. The eatery is mostly wheelchair accessible. Robin 's garden is dog friendly. My wife, myself, and our friends, will visit Robin 's again, in September. After 20 years, because of quality and consistency, Robin 's is my favorite restaurant. Frank and Mabel Wittenberg Souza built their home in 1935, at a cost of $2,625.81. Frank, worked on Hearst Castle, as a concrete construction foreman. The couple lived here until 1965. (Source: Cambria Museum ² In case you wondered, Evanston, Illinois, in 1890, creating the word sundae to bypass the Blue Laws that outlawed selling flavored soda water on Sundays. (Evanston Public Library