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Pismo Beach, Shell Beach & Oceano
Brad’s Restaurant delivers a wholesome family experience
The passion for appetizing food shines through
For delicious meals, a spacious patio, and service that will make guests feel like family, look no further than Brad’s Restaurant. Located one block from the Pismo Pier, the beautiful patio will at- tract shoppers and beachgoers to enjoy delicious seafood dishes and American fare.
Brad’s Restaurant was opened in 1956 by Brad and Helen Philips, focusing on breakfast food. The Philips had previously owned The Hut, which featured delectable hamburgers until it was destroyed by a fire in 1955.
Afterward, Brad’s Restaurant officially opened for business in the same location. The Philips family has been involved with managing the
highlight of the breakfast menu is the chicken fried steak and eggs for a protein-filled morning.
The lunch and dinner menu offers seafood appetizers, includ- ing coconut shrimp and steamed
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The Melodrama provides a unique live theatre experience in which costumed actors usher guests to their seats, take orders at the snack bar, and serve grub in addition to performing. Some fans have called it a cross between a Saturday Night Live and Disneyland. And every show is followed by a vaudeville revue packed with song, dance, and comedy, so you get two shows for the price of one!
restaurant since its opening, mean-
ing the passion for delivering a welcom- ing experience is always present. The restaurant has been a favorite of locals and tourists, especially during the summer months, for nearly 70 years.
There are plenty of breakfast dishes to start the day off right. Popular choices include om- elets, pancakes, bacon and eggs, breakfast burritos and more. The
clams. Salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, seafood, and more polish off the extensive lunch and dinner options. Many of the recipes were handed down the family line, in- cluding the award- winning clam chow- der in a bread bowl and freshly made tartar sauce. Popular lunch and dinner dishes include tri-tip sandwiches cooked
on the oak-pit BBQ and fish and chips. Local wine and beers will make a perfect addition to a meal. Make sure to indulge in the dessert menu at Brad’s Restaurant, where brownie sundaes, carrot cake, and mud pie are delicious options.
While every seat is a great spot to enjoy their classic fare, the patio is high in demand due to the ideal
“We just try
to create a dining
experience that’s
enjoyable and quality
food that makes people want to come back,” said Debra Rivera, the office manager and family member of Brad’s Restaurant.
“We just try to create a dining experience that’s enjoyable and quality food that makes people want to come back,”
– Debra Rivera
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