Blue Moon Over Avila

Blue Moon Over Avila is a French bistro and wine bar at 460 Front Street, a few steps from the sand. It sums itself up as globally influenced cuisine with seaside ambiance. The menu is seasonal and rotates, built around imported cheeses, charcuterie, seafood and local produce, with small plates, lunch and dinner entrees, and desserts.

It took over the old Del Sol space on the promenade, and the restaurant bills its setting as a spot to watch the sunset over Avila Beach.

Wine at Blue Moon

Wine is half the point. The list pulls from around the world, alongside imported and local beers. For more places to taste, see Wine Tasting.

Hours, happy hour and private parties

Happy hour runs from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The restaurant's website gives two different sets of daily hours, so call (805) 595-2583 to check if you're planning a late dinner. Reservations are on the website. Groups of 15 or more can book the restaurant for a private party through its events email.

Around Blue Moon

You're on the promenade, so a walk on the main beach before or after dinner is easy. Blue Moon is a natural pick for date night. For parking, check the parking guide, since spaces near Front Street go first.