The Optimyst — Restaurant in Cambria

Our family has come to Cambria every year for over 35 years for a family reunion. Now that all the cousins are in adulthood, we decided to try out this new spot to taste some wines! Let me preface this spot is great for parties of maybe 2-4 people. Luckily we arrived right when it opened and there were only 2 other people inside. Bob graciously accommodated all 10 of us. He was a fantastic host, and the wine and beer they offer exceeded expectations! Would highly recommend. We’ll be...

What a wonderful find! Opened 2 months ago in downtown Cambria. They have a fabulous wine selection with wines from Monterey to Santa Barbara, along with 6 on tap local beers. They also have “build your own charcuterie” if you need a little nosh. The owner Karen is very engaging, the facility has seating at a bar along with multiple conversation areas. They do live music & private events!! Thank you for a positive...

Fantastic wine selection. I'm sure the selection changes regularly, but when we went in they seemed to be local and even boutique wineries. You can get a taste, a half glass or a full glass - so come in and sample a few or make a commitment.

I got a great recommendation from the staff (I think owner).

Nice outdoor patio too. We were able to share a glass of wine with our dog...