Arroyo Grande
Alphy's Broiler

Alphy's Broiler

Arroyo Grande, United States Of America, 93420-6617

Seafood • Fast Food • Sandwiches • American Restaurant, Burger Joint


"Pretty much Generic Non-Ethnic American Faster-Food for tourists. Had a burger here awhile ago, which was rather generic. It had a generous amount of beef decent fixin's, but it the beef was not charred, BBQed, nor too tasty. They did make it toward the rare side, like I ordered it. I made the mistake of eating inside, which lacked any atmosphere, except for watching hearing them prepare food. The boss did check on me, to see if I liked the burger the way it was prepared. I did say think it was OK, but lacking the usual tons of fixin's other features of a savory burger...what else could I say. I may go back some day, but I prefer the more upscale inside sit-down places in AG Village. It has a rather disjointed array of fast-comfort food, that is fresh, but is not inspired. I think that this is a great place to take the kids in AG, not spend a fortune. The Gyro place up the street, is another good place for kids. AG many places in SLO county tend to be pricey. It does have a nice big area to eat outside, but it is not comfy, nor do you have a view of AG village. I especially dislike the hard cheap plastic patio chairs (see the many pics). I have Neuropathy in my leg usually do not sit outside, unless it has comfy higher end patio furniture, so that it will not irritate my Sciatic nerve. In my mature age, I am rather particular about seating. Even inside, I want nice comfy chairs with a cushion. The new fine dining place just up the street, meets or exceeds many of my preferences. Up the street, there are at least 3-4 superior sit-down places with table service, ranging from Comfort food, to Italian, to American, to Fine Dinning...all you have to do, is walk up the Village explore a bit. Some have a real nice covered patio, so you sit outside in comfort...but yes, they may cost a bit more. Since Alphy's occupies a good spot right at the start of the AG Village, the old fact of location, location do apply. In the past, they did offer a very limited Basque special menu, did also own a Basque place in Shell Beach which was closed awhile back. The following replacement with the Brewhouse was a mediocre replacement. Anyway, if you want a cut above fast-food, without ambiance , that offers IMHO rather overrated food, then go here. Here is yet another place where the rating is overinflated, by joyous tourists even locals. Why....I haven't a clue."