Brydge

Amazing little place. We stopped there randomly for lunch and ended up returning the same day for dinner. We really enjoyed all our dishes — the food was amazing. My wife said the burger was the best she’s had in years, and I loved the shrimp and tuna starters. The wine was great too.

Hands down one of the best dining/date night spots in Central Coast. The moment you step in, it feels like you’re embraced with a warm hug. Customer service is stellar and the ambiance is darling. The real show stopper is the food! Every dish is prepared with so much thought. The wine list is very diverse and refreshing. There’s not a bottle listed that I wouldn’t try. This was one of a handful of dinners where we didn’t feel rushed. It reminded me of dining in Europe, in the best way. We can’t wait to go back! Thank y’all for a lovely experience! Cheers!

This is such a nice spot. The building and location is so cute and cozy, and waitress very friendly. We shared the meatballs and a steak with a side salad, and you could tell that the food was high quality, very fresh, and prepared with care. It's a little expensive, but that's expected with a restaurant of this quality. I'd rather pay it here than at some lifeless fancy chain. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pics of the food, since we ate it too quick, but you can see how beautiful, quaint, and historic this place is in the ambiance photos I got. I highly recommend it if you're looking for a nice dining experience on the central coast.

Wow! We could not have fallen more head over heels for our incredible service tonight by Declan. Truly both of us are shocked that Declan is only 18 and he handles the place with such pride and grace. If you’re the owner, please know how highly he speaks of you and how much he sings your praises. The food has an incredible old school feel with modern flavors- it’s the perfect mix of rustic and contemporary. We very seldom write reviews, but this was just such a next level experience from the ambiance, to the food, and again the stellar service. Thank you Brydge, we will be back again and again!

A hidden gem tucked off the street. The food is delicious and the atmosphere feels so cozy and rustic. Perfect spot for an intimate dinner date.

Had a reservation. Arrived on the dot. Stood in a hallway for 16 minutes to get seated. Once seated, they were out of 1/3 of the menu. Only two other tables. The Italian soda we ordered was expired by 3 months. Only two of us dining, yet every itty tiny portion is in odd numbers. I would rate the food lower if they had not brought out the olives on the house while I waited for bread. The flat bread took 23 minutes after we ordered. Soooo much cold cold unspreadable butter, on everything, and clumps on clumps of large rock salt, didn’t feel like mouton or fleur de sel. Meatballs were the only truly good thing on the menu, but 3 quarter size meatballs, almost ten bucks a piece at $29. Once butter is spread, it was actually a wonderful flat bread, but only half a pita worth for the whole table. The prime rib was supposed to be medium rare, I asked for the end cut, instead I got a very well done, rubbery, super charred, middle cut that tasted reheated day old, slathered in butter, with cold butter on top. For a Friday night, it was a ghost town, uncomfortable benches, cold seating, subpar food, yetpebble beach prices, I get why this restaurant was a ghost town. I can’t believe it had 4.8 on google, they must have paid to boost the score truly. Hard pass

Brydge feels like a warm hug—sunlit garden tables framed by blooming vines, genuine smiles from the team, and the cozy glow of a historic house. Every dish, from the bright Humboldt Fog salad to the tender seared swordfish, tastes like it was made just for you, and the local wine list makes each sip feel like a celebration.

Oh my gosh - what a wonderful dining experience. Sit in a beautiful garden watching hummingbirds and eat exquisitely delicious food. I am still dreaming of the mushrooms and polenta a week later. Several great vegetarian options. Best restaurant in Cambria. Deserves a Michelin star!

The cheeseburger and salad we both had was great. The service was good also. We enjoyed talking with our waitress! The only complaint I had was that there weren't many options on the menu to have for lunch. But the cheeseburger that was recommended certainly was good!

We really enjoyed our dinner at Brydge. We shared all our small plates. The bread and butter plate was original and delicious! The roasted mushrooms were excellent, well seasoned and presented. The shrimp and polenta was very good. The polenta was very good - buttery! The beet salad was fresh and tasted great. Now for the kicker. The Sicilian gelato! This was authentic, rich, creamy and delicious. It was the first time I have ever had authentic Italian gelato in the US. Service was good but it was a little too fast but no one rushed us, the dishes came out a lot quicker than we would have imagined. Highly recommend when you're in Cambria.

Brydge Restaurant - Cambria's Hidden Gem Balancing Farm, Flavor, and Flair: Somewhere between the misty pines and the gentle lull of the Cambria coast, there's a little culinary secret tucked inside what looks like an old house stripped down to its bones. No stucco. No pretense. Just exposed wooden panels, thin air, and blankets draped over chairs because--well--there's no insulation and they're thoughtful like that. Welcome to Brydge Restaurant, where warmth is served as generously as the butter. And let's start there: the butter. Not one. Not two. But a flight of butters--each one a small edible poem. Classic creamy. Anchovy-infused (trust me, it works). And a sweet butter that practically winks at you. Spread them on soft, almost naan-like bread--light, tender, with just enough chew--and suddenly you understand what hospitality should taste like. Crystal rock salt sparkles across the top like culinary jewelry, a reminder that details matter here. We kicked off with a salad so fresh I half expected the radishes to blink. But it wasn't just freshness--it was thoughtfulness. The radishes weren't hacked into oblivion but lovingly carved into little curved scoops. Texture, flavor, shape--it all sang in harmony. Every bite felt like the chef actually cared. Because they did. Then came the potatoes: buttery, golden, with a kind of richness that's more comfort than calories. The kind you imagine your imaginary French grandmother might make. And the polenta? Tender, soft but holding its shape, dusted with shaved Parmesan that added just the right salty snap. Now, let's talk about the Philly cheesesteak--but this isn't your typical greasy gut bomb. This is Cambria's coastal chic cousin: thin-sliced Wagyu beef, grilled to juicy perfection, and cradled in bread so beautifully toasted it made the angels weep. No grease. No oil slick. Just clean, rich flavor with onions so caramelized and reduced they practically melted before they hit your tongue. Every detail at Brydge Restaurant seems to be tuned to the same frequency: earthy elegance. The tin plates--yes, tin--felt intentional, sitting lightly on rustic wood tables, creating a kind of farmhouse luxury that's rare these days. Even the glasses--thin, fatigued, slightly whimsical--added to the layered experience. And when the lavender Meyer lemonade hit the table? Pure sunshine. You could taste the hand-squeezed lemons, the delicate lavender--no syrups, no shortcuts. Just honest-to-goodness flavor. The mushrooms were another surprise: hearty, meaty, packed with umami and cooked until just the right moment. It's the kind of thing you don't think to order but are so glad you did. And that's the magic of Brydge--nothing here is just okay. Everything has a little twist, a little "wow," without ever shouting about it. Service? Spot-on. Present when you needed them, invisible when you didn't. No interruptions. No awkward hovering. Just genuine, warm hospitality that reflects the soul of this sweet little Cambrian town. In short: Brydge Restaurant deserves a spot on the Michelin Guide. It's that good. Farm-to-table without the fanfare. Comfort food with culinary brains. And above all, a dining experience that feels like home--if home happened to have a seriously talented chef in the kitchen.

My husband and I came to Cambria to celebrate our 3 year anniversary. We came in for a late lunch/early dinner on a whim, after my husband found this place on yelp. We were kindly greeted and seated promptly. We ordered a few smaller plates- a beet salad and shrimp dish first and then a chicken dinner for two. Everything was delicious, clean and created with care! This was by far the best meal I've had in cambria thus far!

Brydge Restaurant is a local spot in Cambria. It's right off the main road but one of the best spots for a farm to table meal. The plates are definitely shareable and I highly recommend the meatballs and beet salad! They were both packed with flavor and neither felt heavy. The staff were also super helpful with recommendations and the outside seating is an added bonus to a great atmosphere. Next time you are visiting or passing through Cambria, Brydge Restaurant is the spot to go!

Skip the rest and go to the best! This farm-to-table restaurant is a pretty cool converted farmhouse come restaurant. We sat on the back patio looking up the hillside with Mexican Sage, red Hot Lips, and a resident hummingbird. Nice ambiance! My had the olives as a starter, the half-roasted chicken, with potatoes and salad. The food was delicious. I asked our server for a wine recommendation and she picked a winner for me. The sparkling lemonade was also quite refreshing. So, wander off the main drag and wander in to the Brydge Restaurant--on Bridge Street--and enjoy a lovely dinner!

For our last night in Cambria we got a reservation at Brydge. When we walked into the historic home that houses the restaurant we found something really special. The restaurant was gently lit with understated paintings hanging on exposed wooden walls. There were even blankets piled in a corner in case you were cold and needed to bundle up for your meal. The whole place had a vibe like you were visiting a familiar and unassuming home (Maybe this is what it's like to visit home if your parents are interesting artists and good cooks?!). We ordered the steak dinner and the olive oil potatoes. Everything was straightforward, unpretentious, and very well prepared. The steak was generously portioned for two hungry guests, with a beautiful burnished crust, topped with butter and flaky salt. While obivously the center of the meal, it didn't outshine the simply dressed salad and charred flat bread accompanying it. Even the long spicy and sweet peppers accompanying the steak were remarkable in their own way, and excellent with the crisp potatoes or smashed into some butter on flat bread. The service was fast and helpful. Perhaps most noteworthy, we didn't feel pressured to buy more or go for the upgrades in an industry facing brutally thin margins. Instead, our server seemed to radiate the same vibe of quiet welcome pervading Brydge: feed people good food, help them feel welcome, but above all let them enjoy a quiet meal, as if they're somewhere like home.

Brydge was a fun addition to our eats while in Cambria. The flavors of all the foods are unique. Loved the burger and lavendar carrots. Quaint patio, a perfect spot for lunch. Highly recommend!

An absolutely perfect restaurant for lunch. I tried the beet salad that was delicious with pistachios and chèvre. The oranges and beets were so fresh, and the flavors complimented each other well. I also shared the burger. The grilled onions were the best I've had. The bun was a perfect texture and size.

I've been visiting Cambria for ages and a friend recommended Brydge. The service was great. The atmosphere was relaxed in an 1877 house converted to a restaurant. The wood paneling, art, earthy light fixtures and local wildflowers set the vibe. The food was excellent. We did all small plates. Olives, beet salad, the roasted mushrooms and sweet onions, polenta with sage leaves, brown butter and Meyer lemon oil. The mixed greens salad and the Pinsa bread. All delicious and a perfect serving for two people. We also did the dry cocktails - the Ginger Lime spritz and the pear blossom fizzy. Both excellent and refreshing. We will definitely be back!

Top line: Brydge is underwhelming from start to finish given how much they charge. Go to Robin's instead. We stopped in on a Saturday for dinner. The service was forced and distance. Staff seemed very overwhelmed. She couldn't explain the wine list, I.e there were some interesting reds that were on the "sparkling list" that she told me were not sparking and when I pointed out the list of three wines under "sparkling" on her own restaurants wine menu she was still confused and then didn't offer to go figure it out. The menu, at first glance, has the infrastructure of a worthwhile, interesting meal but the execution, unfortunately, leaves you feeling like you got taken and might develop hypertension from the tremendous amount of salt. Our drinks (red wine and champagne) were brought in water glasses. I almost got up and left, but I decided to keep going. The Persian cucumber salad (pesto, kale + peppers included) which fit on a small bread plate for $17 was so salty we almost couldn't eat it. Clumps of pesto stuck in the crevices of the kale which was served as a butchered single leaf mixed in between ribbons of cucumber. The tough ends of the cucumber was nestled into the dish. We tried to cut the kale up into small chucks so it would distribute the salty pesto into the dish. No luck. The "pork meatballs" come in three and were tough ( should really be called sausages). $18. It took 1.5 hrs to get two drinks and three small plates. Our server never came back to ask how anything was. I stopped the only employee we saw who was running food to tables and let them know what needed improvement and that we needed our check. The response was "thanks for those notes". We left hungry and $90 lighter.

What an incredible little jewel of a restaurant we stumbled on during a brief stop in Cambria. Dog friendly patio seating, we enjoyed a late lunch that included sharing of plates of scrumptious food. We were well taken care of by Elaine and really had a wow experience here! The bread with the butter flight was SO good, apparently imported from Italy this dish a MUST if you are a butter fiend like we are. My personal second favorite were the carrots. This quaint restaurant is located in a historic house, and lived up to every rave review I saw.

Was passing by on the way to San Jose. First the server J was excellent. The food was amazing. Their rib eye which I shared with my wife was out of this world. Beet salad 5 stars. I forgot my credit card there and i found out about that next day and 200 miles furthur. I called and at my request they offered to mail it to me in Orange County. Need i say more?? I will definitely be back

Exceptionally delicious food, lovely ambience, had a nice chat with the owner chef. Appreciated the flavorful vegetarian dish.

Words cannot explain how amazing the steak is here. As the party next to me said, and I quote "This place ruined steak for me. How am I ever going to cook a steak like this? I can't do this at home!" We went a little overboard because we wanted to try everything. For us, the steak was the star of the show. Our second favorite was the mushrooms, simple yet delicate and flavorful, and lastly the clams to round out the bunch. I might be the only one that felt this way hit the potatoes were, well potatoes - that isn't to say that they were bad but with a menu like this I would have gotten something else instead. The electricity happened to go out so we ended up having the romantic aspect turned up a notch. I cannot praise the staff more it really feels like you're eating in someone's home and you're the VIP guest. A great dinner for a special occasion.

Great food service was excellent and comfortable setting in old restored building Plan on returning on our next trip to Cambria

Wow sooo good. We had the rainbow carrots, olive oil potatoes, simple lettuces and polenta. Outstanding food and service and the place is sooo cute!

Stopped by this past Sunday evening for dinner. Had one of the best rib eye steaks I've ever had in my life! Everything about this restaurant was amazing. Loved the historic building they are in and inside feels so quaint and well decorated. The service was excellent. Our server was well knowledgeable of not only the menu but of every individual ingredient of any dish. To accompany our steak, we also ordered the Shrimp starter, mushroom starter, and potatoes. Each of those dishes were delicious and so flavorful! You can definitely tell they use fresh and quality ingredients. The only thing I regret is not taking photos of the food that night because we were so hungry and enjoying every bite. I did manage to get a shot of the outside before we left. We had such a great experience for dinner and loved our food that we had the opportunity to come back for brunch the next day for their lunch menu. We had the Reuben sandwich and Wagu burger. We had no doubt the lunch menu items would be a hit just as the dinner items, and we were right! Definitely stopping by again at Brydge next time I'm in town and we will be back! Thank you Brydge Restaurant

Short Review: Amazing locally-owned, locally- sourced food that is prepared to perfection. You can really taste the difference here. A must try if you haven't already! Long Review: I've been coming to Cambria regularly for the better part of 20 years, and to be honest I was just frequenting the same old places. However, on this trip a new one popped up on Yelp. This one! I read the menu, looked at the pictures and thought we should try it. It was something different and I was in the mood for different. Well, turns out it WAS different and GREAT!! Four of us shared a couple of small plates - olives and the butter tasting, which is three different types of butter they create and served with soft flatbread that they make from scratch. OMG it was all so scrumptious! Then we shared the wagyu prime ribeye and the other couple shared the eggplant cassoulet. OMG again!!! First off, I have a hard time sharing a steak because I'm a medium-well kinda girl and almost no one else is. I was sharing it with a medium-rare person, so we thought we were going to have a problem when we ordered it that way. But, no! I ate it! It was prepared perfectly, and was so tender and tasty!! Wow! That's DIFFERENT and a FIRST for me! The other couple really enjoyed their eggplant too, even though one of them was vegetarian and the other wasn't. He still loved it! The service was really great too. We were welcomed when we walked in even though everyone was busy. Our waitress was awesome in explaining everything to us and we enjoyed each of her recommendations. The place is small but quite intimate. You should definitely make reservations ahead of time. There is a covered outdoor patio out back as well which would be great for large dinner parties or celebrations. This is a HIGH RECOMMEND from me, folks! If you're in the area this is a must try!

I have no idea why this place has a good review. It either had a massive menu/chef change recently or all the reviews are fake. No way a normal person would rate this place five stars as is. This was easily the worst meal we've had this year in terms of price and food quality. I've never seen a half roast chicken priced at $70 anywhere else in the nation! My wife's shrimp plate was $28 for five shrimp! The burger was less than mediocre and smallest I've ever seen from a sit down restaurant. Service was ok, a little slow but that's not what I was upset about. Other places that have the nerve to price their dishes this high have way better food.

The halibut was outstanding. Cooked perfectly and so moist and served on a bed of greens. It was one of the specials that evening. Mushrooms, potatoes, chocolate pudding and pistachio gelato are worth coming back for. The beet salad could have been more beet forward but still a very nice salad. Pass on the butter flight and tomino cheese plate. Proper burger was had by a friend that night and said to be very good. Looking forward to trying the eggplant cassoulet next time. Great friendly service. Highly recommended.

Hidden gem! Fresh, organic ingredients that were cooked to perfection! I can't rave enough about how great the food was, you HAVE to visit this place if you are in town. Service was good, and the ambiance was relaxed.

This place is definitely my must stop stops from now on. First of all, the service is perfection. I really appreciate the top notch service (especially during a time that we seem to have lost that) that we received. We started out with small plates. The roasted beets and polenta. Can I say? That was yummy and probably the best polenta I've ever had! It was drizzled with a lemon oil and a little cheese. It went well with the greens that came with the beets. We then decided to try 2 sandwich plates: the burger and the pastrami sandwich. Both were delicious but I loved the burger. Simple, but fresh and delicious! Can't wait to go back!

The Brydge is a beautiful little rustic house that has been made into a restaurant. When we ventured in, the owner/chef met us and seated us at a little table by the window at a table where they had rolled up blankets as cushions (or blankets if needed). I ordered the grilled cheese with mushrooms and it came with a side salad. First off, I never order grilled cheese, but this sounded so good with the addition of mushrooms that I had to try it. I was happy that I did. The sandwich was perfectly toasted and gooey with two types of cheese and the unctuous mushrooms. It was the side salad that was the perfect balance. It was a dijon vinaigrette with dill and other seasonings. It was sooo good. I hope to go back someday!

This is a strange review to write since I'll go with the questionable stuff first and then the good parts of the restaurant later. My friends and I went to this place on a Saturday night and after looking at the menu, we decided we would try the prime rib-eye steak. On the physical menu, the price was listed as $68 for the steak. However, we overheard a table next to us question their bill, because they too had ordered the steak thinking it was $68, but they were charged $86. When we placed our order for the steak, the staff explained to us that there was a price change in the steak, and it is not $68. The price is $86. The staff member said she wanted us to know about the price change, because 2 tables were unaware tonight when they ordered. My friends and I agreed to go ahead with our order. In hindsight now, I wonder if this was a restaurant price-gouging that night to their customers, or truly a mishap on the restaurant for not updating the menu properly to reflect the accurate price. This is questionable to me now, because the price of the steak is a significant difference, especially compared to restaurants such as Fleming's, and an almost $20 difference seems excessive and questionable. The steak was good, but not worth almost $90 in my opinion. One of the salads that came with the steak had a very tart dressing that overpowered the salad for us, so we recommend if you get that, just be prepared. However, our meal was overall good, but I don't feel it reflects the price for what we paid. We had the beet salad, grilled prawns, and garlic bread with different flavors of butter. As for service, we received great service. Sage, our waitress, was incredibly patient, warm, and sweet. She even brought us extra bread, which we so appreciate given the butter varieties we ordered to eat bread with. She really made the experience welcoming for us. This place is located next to Brydge Inn, literally. The lights weren't working outside the restaurant that night, so we got lost initially. The restaurant is an old cottage-looking, charming house converted into a restaurant. The décor is cute and cozy.

Went to the Brydge with three foodies the other night. They have traveled all over the world and have eaten in some very nice restaurants. Some fancy and some hole in the wall types. When we arrived in the rustic home we all felt like we were in for a real treat when we first met Elaine. She explained her feelings on the food and she said this is her babies we all felt the love and her passion we were about to experience. For drinks there were different wines to choose from. Elaine brought a few bottles to have a sip, to decide which ones we loved to move forward on. We started off with the pinsa bread and butter flight. The bread was warm and so wonderful we ordered more bread! We then moved to the small plates. Castelvetrano olives, olive oil potatoes, roasted beats, roasted mushrooms, wild gulf shrimp, black truffle potato chips. We enjoyed each plate with all of the different flavors. Not done yet we ordered the prime ribeye and it was perfectly done. We all enjoyed sharing this entree. We finished off the meal with desert, dark chocolate pudding and pistachio gelato, which was a great way to finish our fine dining experience. If you are looking for a unique dinning experience this is the spot for you.

I walk into Brydge, and I am immediately transported to a relaxed state. The ambiance is so warm with dark wood tones, and everyone gets a blanket at their chair! The staff is so friendly, and they make you feel at home. But most importantly.... The Food! Chef Elaine is a FOOD GODDESS!!! Everything she makes is so mouth-watering good! We have eaten there many times, and the flavors never disappoint. A few of our favorites: Meatballs Wagyu Burger Olive oil potatoes GOCHUJANG BUTTER NOODLES Salads There are frequent changes to the menu based on what's in season, so any fresh vegetable on the menu is local and excellently prepared. Thank you, Brydge, for bringing us a restaurant that satisfies the Foodees in Cambria!

Cute interior. Great menu options. Had the beets and Cara Cara orange salad, Nantes carrots, and portobello mushroom sandwich. All of the were excellent. We'll be back.

Was looking for a good place to eat after visiting Hurst Castle and stopped in for a late lunch on a whim. We were the only ones in the place and were floored by the quality of the food. You can really taste the freshness of the ingredients and everything was prepared perfectly. Ambiance is cute and cozy and service was great. I've been all over the world and eaten at some world class places and this meal is easily in my top 15 of all time. Absolute hidden gem.

Had a wonderful dinner here and the service was really nice. The most amazing bread and butter spread, amazing mushrooms, lots of great salads and the chicken and salmon were delicious. The sweets were a real treat.

Beautiful, clean, quaint/quiet vibes with seating in the back patio. First time in Cambria. Stopped here on a mellow sunny Sunday afternoon. My server Kyle, was friendly, polite and took great care of me. This was a delight of an experience, from the fresh farmed food, calm homey ambiance, parking, great service, delicious water, and outdoor seating was perfect for my party of 1. For a little get away, come to Brydge and sit in the back patio under the tree, read a good book & catch some shade for a BRAIN HEALTHY lunch 11-3pm. I had the beet salad and waygu burger which did not disappoint.

Walked in before 4pm on a Sunday for 4th of July weekend after visiting Hearst Castle. Not busy at all, plenty of indoor seating. Outdoors was nice as well. It looks like a little house that converted into a restaurant. There's parallel street parking. Our server was so knowledgeable and he said rule of thumb is 2 plates a person to share (if just appetizers and not the house suppers aka main entrees). They didn't have anymore seafood chowder, so we got their substitute soup, the Tucson bean. SO good. My bf loved the mushrooms and the noodles. The potatoes were great, can be oily for some people. Amazing experience and nice to see fusion food around the area.

I've been curious in trying Brydge since it opened a couple of months ago, so we had the chance to go while in town for lunch just before we left. We ordered some small plates (smushed potatoes and roasted beets), which were lovely: the potatoes were tender and the aioli were creamy, while the roasted beets were sweet and tangy from the goat cheese. My partner and I split the kimchi grilled cheese and mushroom burger. I was informed the kimchi is homemade, and it was pretty good: the sesame seeds were a bit excessive, but otherwise the kimchi was sharp, pungent, and had a kick to it. Grilled cheese part was gooey, crispy, and decadent: the American cheese was a bit bland, so it would've been nice to have the kimchi paired with mozzarella or Cheddar. The mushroom burger was juicy and the buns absolutely buttery, although a tad on the salty side. I also ordered a non-alcoholic drink (a "mocktail"), which was a ginger/lime spritz: SO sour, yet refreshing and a palate cleanser between bites. I'd be happy to try more mocktails on the menu! Service was friendly and warm; the servers and manager knew how to make us feel at home. Glad that Brydge opened up, and I can see Cambria becoming a foodie place, thanks to this restaurant!

I had a Reuben sandwich which was good. I liked that it came with a side salad with a nice dressing. It's quaint little place. Very nice service is a little slow but not bad. I think if you want something that's better than just run of the meal, this is a good spot to stop for lunch. I will be coming back the next time I'm in Cambria.

This place is really special. We stumbled upon Brydge by chance during our stay in Cambria and were lucky enough to get seated without a reservation on a Friday night. The setting itself is amazing - the restaurant is inside of a historic Cambria home & feels so cozy and intimate. The service was absolutely fantastic, some of the best I've ever experienced. And the food, my god the food. Everything we had was so delicious and thoughtfully prepared. This is hands down one of my new favorite restaurants, anywhere. We started with the potatoes & carrots. My girlfriend loved the carrots and I was obsessed with the potatoes. I love a good potato dish, and this one was really special. It was so fluffy and flavorful, every ingredient meshed together perfectly. I don't even know how to do it justice with words, just trust me and give it a try. For our entree we got the ribeye & had the mushrooms come out with it. I've had my fair share of ~fancy~ steaks, and holy crap this one blew my mind. Every bite was perfectly cooked and crusted. The flavor was so rich, the meat was juicy and tender, and it was GIGANTIC. They say it serves two and they really aren't lying. It comes with a salad, bread, and polenta so it's honestly a full meal in itself. I wish they did a mashed potato, or even their other potato dish, with the steak because the polenta was lackluster (but isn't it always?). I really cannot recommend the steak enough. I'm going to be dreaming of, and drooling over, it until the next time I'm back. Now, the other star of the show was the dessert. They have one option - a chocolate "pudding" that isn't a pudding at all. We were skeptical initially, but after hearing rave reviews from another table about it, we decided to give it a try - and thank goodness we did. This was one of the best, and most unassuming, desserts I've ever had. The chocolate was so dense and rich I couldn't believe it. The sea salt flakes complimented it perfectly, and the size of it was perfect. If they sold this as a to go item I'd have bought ten of them. You need to try this place. It's been open less than a year, but I have no doubt it'll be here for many years to come. It will easily become a destination for food lovers to make the pilgrimage to. I can't wait until I get to again.

The Brydge is an unassuming restaurant in Cambria whose food offerings are perfection. The rustic/minimalist interior is inviting and allows the food to really be the centerpiece. We had 5 small plates for three people and that was perfect but honestly, if we ordered 10, we probably would have devoured them as well.everything was just awesome! From the glass noodles to the mushrooms- everything was satisfaction on a plate! Oh, and the service was great too.

What a wonderful fairly new spot in Cambria. Organic and locally sourced, fresh and delicious. We had lunch AND dinner here on the same day. That's unheard of for us. Their menu has small plates, lunches and dinners to share. Very friendly service, the owner and lead chef even spent time on a Saturday evening speaking with every table in our individual room. "Room" because the Brydge is in a converted older house which makes it even more cozy. Small touches like unique service pieces and even soft rolled up blankets made available. Inside and outside dining available. Don't miss this spot!

Dog friendly service led us to this place along with 4.7 on Yelp. Beautiful restaurant tucked away into a quaint neighborhood. Outback seating was comfortable with heaters on and comfy clean blankets were brought to each of us to cuddle up in. The food was delicious and cooked to our specifications, all local and organic when available. Price leaning towards the higher end, but quality always is. Order the potatoes and bread for sure, and the ribeye was delicious too!! Left one star off because the salad lettuce was bolted .

Brydge Restaurant is a cozy one of a kind restaurant. You will find that they serve all organic ingredients. It's a farm to table kind of place. If you are looking for a quaint great restaurant you should come visit Elaine, chef owner extraordinaire!!

Truly delicious. In fact, so good that we opted to return the next second night of our two-night stay in Cambria. Excellent service by Declan, a bright young man who exudes natural enthusiasm for his job and who Aldo appears to have been very well trained. The ribeye is a true standout, as were the mushrooms, but literally everything we ate both nights was outstanding. Plus the setting, in an old cottage off the main drag, is absolutely delightful. Definitely recommended.

OUTSTANDING SERVICE ! On Monday my wife and I arrived here for our 12.30pm lunch reservation which I made with a server named Declan the previous day. It was unexpectedly quiet when we walked inside. A friendly server named Jamie welcomed us warmly and let us choose where we wanted to sit....in a nice warm dining room at the front of the cute transformed house. Jamie brought us menus and a filled glass carafe of water with 2 glasses straight off the bat. I asked him if Elaine the owner / chef was in.....no was his reply. Another server named Declan told us on Sunday ( April 28th ) that Elaine was celebrating her birthday that day. Ha ha my wife's birthday was on April 27th. MOVING ON ! I asked Jamie to bring me a Silva Brewing Hazy IPA ( from Paso Robles ) which he took care of promptly. We surveyed the very interesting menu at our corner table. My ice cold hazy IPA tasted very refreshing......a nice tall chilled glass would have been more appropriate. We decided to choose a bunch of small plates starting with Olive Oil Potatoes ( aioli, smoked pimenton with bottarga shaved tableside ), Roasted Mushrooms ( Grana Padano, truffle oil, breadcrumbs ), Grilled Bread & Butters ( grass fed Irish butter, anchovy, pecan ) and Pork Meatballs ( tomato-piquillo sauce, orange oil, Grana Padano ). It was hard to believe we were the only diners in the house....maybe dinner is the big thing ! Every now and then we could hear Jamie chatting with people enquiring at the front entrance. A couple did come in and settled at a table on the back patio. WHOO HOO ! At around 1.15pm Jamie started bringing out our lunch order.....it was all on the table within a couple of minutes. EVERYTHING LOOKED FABULOUS ! We love small plates..plenty of variety. The Olive Oil Potatoes tasted sensational....as good as it gets. We happily devoured the Roasted Mushrooms, Pork Meatballs with the scrumptious flat bread and crazy good butters. In fact we had to ask Jamie for more flatbread ( we paid for another serve of Grilled Bread & Butters ). DESSERT ! Not a huge choice but enough to satisfy. The Dark Chocolate Pudding sounded good once Jamie had explained it was not really a pudding. I asked about the Pistachio Gelato ( it would have been nice with the pudding ) but Jamie said they were out...a problem with the supplier. So we went with the Dark Chocolate Pudding ( flake salt ) which came out in a cute little bowl atop a plate. It tasted very rich and comforting...I would compare it to an Italian Budino which is very popular in many restaurants. We totally enjoyed our lunch experience here...thank you Jamie and the talented kitchen staff. If we hadn't been leaving for Santa Barbara the next morning we would have been keen to come back for dinner. A REAL WINNER ! NOTE - With 20 million views of my Yelp reviews and pics world wide in 2023 I can tell you what is great !

great service. delicious food. The butter flight was awesome! This place is adorable inside.

This was the best meal and dinning experience we had during our most recent trip to Cambria. It's now on our must visit list for every trip and will definitely be visiting for lunch too! Excellent service and a warm/ welcoming ambiance, thank you!!

Had dinner here while in Cambria and absolutely loved it! I will be dreaming about the sauce on the pork meatball. Service was great and could not ask for a better ambiance. Definitely recommend trying this place out!

Gosh this was one of the most delightful experiences. We stumbled upon this place. Everything was spectacular from the warm hospitality to the excellent flavors. Also loved that the chef came out to introduce the meal. Highly recommended

I came here for my partner birthday. We had an amazing time. The service was excellent, the waiter had big care for us, he also found a candle for my partner cake and was very welcoming and helpful at the same time. I forgot the guy's name, but he was a local young guy with long hair. Very professional. Good was a top notch, we ordered meatballs - delicious, kimchi grilled cheese - delicious, some potatoes- delicious. Overall - 5 stars, thank you guys!

Amazing place - truly one of the best dinners we've had! And the service was exemplary!!!

Coming here was a nice treat! The burger and pastrami sandwich were both De-Lish! The chef was absolutely amazing! Thank you

What a quaint restaurant in a converted house that we stopped in for lunch. We were greeted by the owner/chef who made us feel right at home and that was only the start of an incredible culinary experience. It's a small, but diverse menu that had us wondering how in the world we were going to make a choice. I had a craving for a burger so I went with the Wagyu Burger with organic white cheddar, onion, aioli, on a brioche bun. Wanted it medium rare but I got so much more. Rarely is the meat charred perfectly and the inside medium rare. This chef has it down as the texture of the outside was happily married to the inside. Don't get me started on the aioli as it was simply divine. But what got me to want to add more than 5 stars was the side salad. I never, and I mean never, finish my side salad as most are there for the show. Not this one. It was the absolute best side salad I have ever had. I wiped the plate clean of it before I finished the burger. What an amazing place to have lunch or dinner. If we are in the area again, we are absolutely going back.