California has plenty of coastal towns with countless restaurants to choose from, but one restaurant ranked among the best in a list of seaside eats.
Time Out, a publication focused on food, art and entertainment, recently released a list of the 10 best waterfront restaurants in the U.S., and one California eatery made the list.
While people might think of fresh-caught fish when they think of waterfront restaurants, the list features more than just seafood.
The list also features restaurants from across the country, not just towns on the East and West coasts.
Have you visited the California eatery?
What are the best waterfront restaurants in the U.S.?
Mersea's was named the 4th best waterfront restaurant in the country, according to Time Out.
The restaurant is on Harford Pier in Avila Beach.
The site
credits its seafood staples, such as its clam chowder bread bowls, fish tacos and fish and chips, as standouts for its inclusions. The publication also describes the atmosphere at the restaurant as "easygoing".
What are the best waterfront restaurants?
- No. 1- Coast in Watchill, Rhode Island
- No. 2- Saltus River Grill in Beaufort, South Carolina
- No. 3- Joia Beach in Miami, Florida
- No. 4- Mersea's in Avila Beach, California
- No. 5- Gigi's in Montauk, New York
- No. 6- Shore Club Chicago in Chicago, Illinois
- No. 7- Local Ocean Seafoods in Newport, Oregon
- No. 8- Stars in St. Michaels, Maryland
- No. 9- Mama's Fish House in Paia, Hawaii
- No. 10- The Saltry in Halibut Cove, Alaska
How to visit Avila Beach
Avila Beach is an unincorporated community along Highway 101, just west of San Luis Obispo.
The town is close to other well-known coastal towns such as Pismo Beach.
Along with access to some Central Coast beaches, visitors can go to the Central Coast Aquarium in Avila Beach Park, the Point San Luis Lighthouse, or San Luis Obispo Bay.
Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at ecentenoaraujo@vcstar.com, 805-437-0224 or @ecentenoaraujo on Instagram and X.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: California restaurant listed among the best beachside eats in the U.S.
