Oak Park & Grand Ave: 5-Cities Best Place for Restaurant Variety

Living near a busy intersection like Oak Park & Grand Ave in Grover Beach/Arroyo Grande has it's benefits. If you live within 15 minutes walking distance of this intersection, which is a fairly easy walk for anybody whether in shape or not. You have the opportunity to leave your car in the garage and do good for you, your family and the environment and walk to the vast variety of restaurants that this area offers.

Here are my Top 10 favorite restaurants in this area in no particular order: 

1. Applebee's - Always a great place for happy hour, drinks and appetizer's. The two for $20 meal and 1/2 off appetizers during happy hour make this a great place to watch sports or just hang with some friends after work. The Asian Chicken Salad is killer!! Go to www.applebees.com to find out more about their menu and specials.
2. Stacked Sandwiches - If you like gourmet sandwiches or "Premium Handcrafted Sandwiches" as they say, you'll luv Stacked. A great place for lunch and even has happy hour for Beer's and live music during the Summer months. The "Lisa's Stack" is my favorite sandwich. Go to www.stackedsandwiches.com to find out more about their menu and specials.
3. Gibson Brothers BBQ - This is the place for great BBQ food & prices anywhere in the 5-Cities area. It's family owned and operated by Brian, Skip and Aaron who grew up in Nipomo, and have 34 years of experience serving up the best of the best when it comes to barbecue. The BBQ Chicken Sandwich is my favorite and only costs $5.....
4. Panda Express - For the person that luv's Chinese food and wants it quick, this is the place! Alway's consistent food and reasonable priced. Everyone's favorite is the Orange Chicken. Go to www.pandaexpress.com to find out more about their menu and specials.
5. Orcutt Burger - Some of the best burger's in town. Fast & fresh burger's the way it's suppose to be. I like the regular cheeseburger, plain and a bag of fries.
6. Yamato Japanese Restaurant - If you like Sushi and friendly service, this is the place. Whether it's for lunch or dinner Yamato's has something for you. Regular style Japanese food is also served and delicious!! I like the Bento Box for lunch.....
7. Rudy & Angie's Mexican Food - Probably the best Mexican food and service in all of 5-Cities. A great variety of food (even some American) and always fresh. I luv the Fish Taco's some Chip's & Salsa and a nice cold BEER!!
8. Golden Gong Chinese Restaurant - If you want great made to order Chinese food, look no farther. Golden Gong offers great in house dining or to go food at great prices. I always get the Walnut Shrimp for lunch. 
9. Doughboy's Pizzeria - This is a Pizza lover's paradise!! Build your own or choose from one of their signature Pizza's you won't be disappointed. Dine in or out and they even deliver. The Roasted BBQ Chicken pizza is to die for...Go to www.doughboyspizzeria.net to find out more about their menu and specials.
10. Vons Supermarket - If your not exactly sure of what to eat, the Vons Hot & Cold Deli is the place to go. From pre-made salad's, Fried Chicken, Soups, fresh Pasta salad's & sandwiches there is something for everyone. The Turkey & Havarti Panini sandwich is fantastic!! Quick & easy!! Go to www.vons.com to find out more about their menu and specials.

These are only half of the many great eating establishments in the area of Oak Park & Grand Ave that are within walking distance of many neighborhood's. So remember, we live in one of the most desirable places on Earth and should utilize the fact that we can walk to go shopping and eat which in turn helps save our planet and keeps us in shape!! If you don't believe me, I bet I can find at least 4 Billion people in this world that would trade places with you right now!!!

Erich Salas