101 Pomeroy Ave. Pismo Beach, CA 93449
We strongly urge guests to make reservations ahead of time. Staff is available to take phone calls to set up reservations after we open at 5 pm.
We do our best to accommodate “patio” table requests for all reservations, but cannot guarantee all requests due to limited seating.
Parties larger than 6 can call ahead of time to secure a larger party reservation. A credit card is required to secure a reservation for parties of 6 or more. We understand that plans change. However, if you do not inform us of your need to cancel 24 hours in advance, we are not able to recommit the table. Failure to honor or cancel a reservation at least 24 hours before your reservation will result in a $25 per person cancellation fee.
We cannot accommodate groups larger than 12 guests. Separate reservations may not be combined to create larger parties.
In an effort to offer a pleasant dining experience for as many guests as possible, we have focused guests’ dining experience to one hour and forty-five minutes.
We conclude dining room seating at 9 pm. The kitchen and the dessert pantry end service nightly at 9:30 pm. We will make every effort to accommodate late walk-in guests’ orders.
Reservation and Seating Policies
The Oyster Loft is a reservation-driven restaurant; however, we welcome walk-in guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon arrival, please check in with our host to be seated or added to the evening waitlist. We encourage guests to make reservations through our website or by speaking with a host during business hours.
For phone reservations, please call our Host stand between 5 PM and 9 PM, Wednesday through Sunday. We are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Our Host Stand contact number is (805) 295-5104. For Lost and Found or restaurant questions, please call our office at (805) 295-5100. Reservation requests left on the office machine are not formalized until you receive a confirmation phone call. For your convenience, all available time slots for small party reservations are also listed online on OpenTable.
A credit card is required to secure reservations for parties of six or more. We understand that plans can change, but we kindly ask that any cancellations be made at least 24 hours in advance so we have the opportunity to offer the table to other guests. Reservations not honored or cancelled within 24 hours will incur a $25 per person cancellation fee.
Late Arrival
Parties that are late for their reservation are given a 10-minute grace period. Being over 10 minutes late with no contact will void your reservation. If you are running late, we urge you to call us so we can make our best effort to accommodate you and your party.
Other Policies
- We can accommodate separate checks; however, we limit it to 4 (four) checks per table.
- Our corkage fee is $20 per 750 ml bottle.
- Guests with food allergies should inform their server at the beginning of the meal prior to ordering.
- Guests are allowed to bring in an outside dessert at a $15 charge per dessert. If you would like a restaurant employee to cut the dessert for guests, a charge of $5 per guest will be applied.
- Pets, other than service animals, are not permitted at the Oyster Loft. Our sister restaurant, Wooly’s, downstairs, has an entirely dog-friendly patio. Wooly’s even has a specially prepared Dog Menu if your pet has an appetite.