Add The California Post on Google Wedding bells just turned into alarm bells for couples counting on one of California’s most scenic oceanfront venues.
Ventana Grill in Pismo Beach is shutting down for good Sept. 12, with reservations ending at 8 p.m. that night.
Staff confirmed the permanent closure, but offered little indication of why the popular restaurant and wedding venue is suddenly going dark, according to The San Luis Obispo Tribune.
And for couples with weddings on the books, the clock is ticking.
A Nextdoor user said that Ventana coordinators were already working with couples who had upcoming wedding reservations to find alternate accommodations.
The restaurant’s website also appeared to be offline as of Saturday.
OpenTable showed no reservations beyond the Sept. 12 cutoff.
The abrupt exit comes after years of drawing locals, tourists and couples to its prime perch at 2575 Price St., where diners could take in sweeping 180-degree views of the coastline.
Ventana Grill opened in April 2010 following a lengthy renovation of the former Pelican Point restaurant.
The makeover brought a new name and a revamped space built around its panoramic coastal views.
The venue even had its own bizarre tourist attraction, the infamous “staircase to nowhere,” an outdoor spiral staircase that went up without leading anywhere.
Its kitchen also had some serious local star power.
Former executive chef Ricardo Ortega served up fresh cuisine inspired by Latin America and California.He was also the chef at Custom House in Avila Beach.
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