We took the long way down to LA this past holiday season, stopping along the way at a few different locations. Since one of the detours was to Hearst Castle, we stopped for lunch at Robin’s in Cambria.
It was a gorgeous December day, so we decided to sit on the glass enclosed patio. The patio was cheerful and sunny; a sharp contrast to the interior dining room which felt a little cramped and dark. We ordered everything to share.
Starters:
Panko Crusted Calamari with Asian Slaw and Samba Aioli – Calamari was expertly fried and felt very fresh. It definitely wasn’t rubbery like some other places. The Asian slaw was also fresh, crisp and had a great zip to the dressing.
Potato Leek Soup – Good creamy soup, well executed, but nothing particularly special.
Grilled Heart of Romaine Salad with creamy Maytag Blue Cheese dressing – I picked this because I wanted to try a warm salad. The salad definitely didn’t disappoint. The sheer simplicity of the dish surprised me. The romaine was warm without being wilted or soggy. The blue cheese dressing provided a good counterpoint to the lettuce’s sweetness.
Entrees:
Avocado Croissant Melt – Something else that caught my eye on the menu. All of the ingredients were extremely fresh and flavorful. Fantastic sandwich.
Halibut Fish Taco – The fish tacos were a little messy to eat but they were definitely worth it. The fish was very well seasoned and cooked. The accompanying sides were quite tasty as well. There was a jicama slaw that I’d love to get the recipe for.
All in all, Robin’s was a great find. I would definitely go back there for a meal if I ever found myself in Cambria again.
Robin’s
4095 Burton DrCambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-5007
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Thank you for sharing! Robin’s is without question one of the best places on the Central Coast. Their grilled hearts of romaine salad with maytag blue cheese is one of my favorites. Next time do yourself a favor and order a bowl of the salmon bisque–it is out of this world.