Puffer's of Pismo — Restaurant in Pismo Beach

Puffers is a wonderful little jewel of the Central Coast and a “must” visit if you want to experience a genuine local vibe, complete with owner Charlie Puffer’s warm hospitality and his staff’s impeccable service. His chef prepares the tastiest small plate pairings to go with the wide selection of wines that are offered. Charlie is extremely knowledgeable about wines from around the world and he is most generous with his knowledge, but this is not the kind of place that feels snooty either. The atmosphere feels like you are somewhere between a loft in SoHo and a trendy blues club in Chicago; it is cozy and you will immediately feel at home. There is live music most nights and the musicians are some of the best. If you like to dance and the music is right, that’s what happens, sometimes inside and outside. I really cannot say enough good things about this place. You have to experience it for yourself to get the whole experience. You won’t be...

Me and my boyfriend been travelling around California and during our 3 day break in Pismo Beach, we wanted to go to a wine bar one night. It was around 7pm and while most wineries are closed at this time, we found Puffer's of Pismo on google maps, and following its great reviews we decided to go there. How lucky were we! This is not your regular posh winebar, it's so much better! Live music, or then a bossa nova will be playing; chilled, funky vibe; and a great selection of fine wines. The owner Charlie is very friendly and warm who will take his time to give you his advice on what to have (try the 11 minutes Rosé, I fell in love with it) and who you can have a great chat with! He is very experienced and passionate about wines. This is THE place and reflects the warm and relaxed vibe of Pismo Beach. We are so lucky to have found this place by accident and are definitely coming back here in our next...

I really enjoy an evening at Puffer's of Pismo; it's my favorite South County music venue and wine bar. It's a relatively small and therefore intimate setting for live music. It's perfect for a cozy outing with music loving friends or a romantic date. There's a small outdoor seating area for those that enjoy the open air and/or prefer to be a little further from the music and/or would like to chat more. The menu is small, however everything I've eaten there has been tasty and excellent. Charlie Puffer, the proprietor, is very knowledgeable and friendly. We can always depend on him to pick the perfect glass of wine to pair with our food. The music varies in style and Charlie books both local and traveling musicians. Last but not least there is always some interesting art...