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American restaurant in Grover Beach, California
What should I order at The Spoon Trade?
What to order
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Duck ramen
Mentioned multiple times as incredible, satisfying, and carefully prepared, with reviews praising the flavorful broth, tender duck, and perfectly cooked noodles.
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Chicken and dumplings
Repeatedly recommended for being fantastic, flavorful, and homemade, with reviewers highlighting it as one of the standout comfort dishes.
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Ratatouille
Called incredible and very fresh, with reviewers noting it was thoughtfully prepared and part of a great overall meal.
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Sourdough bread
Recommended several times in different forms, with reviewers saying the home-baked or sliced sourdough was delicious and something they could keep eating.
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Fried bologna sandwich
Strongly recommended as mind-blowing and memorable, with one review specifically urging people to order it even if they usually do not like fried bologna.
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Chicken and waffles
Praised for crispy, juicy fried chicken and overall delicious flavor, with reviewers noting it lived up to the restaurant’s award-winning reputation.
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Eggs Benedict
Recommended as a brunch favorite that looked great and tasted so good it changed the opinion of even a non-fan.
Details
About The Spoon Trade
Hip American eatery spotlighting seasonal, thoughtfully sourced fare, plus many craft beers & wines.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is The Spoon Trade known for?
It is best known for chicken and waffles, especially the fried chicken version that reviewers say is crispy and surprisingly juicy, plus house-made sourdough and scratch-made comfort dishes. People also call out duck ramen, chicken and dumplings, and bread pudding as standout specialties.
Do you need a reservation or should you expect a wait at The Spoon Trade?
Reservations are accepted and dinner reservations are recommended, because reviewers and the listed planning info both note that there is usually a wait. One review mentioned being seated in under 10 minutes on a Friday night, while another said a Sunday morning wait was worth it.
Is parking available at The Spoon Trade?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does The Spoon Trade have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Spoon Trade offers vegetarian options.
Is The Spoon Trade kid-friendly?
Yes, The Spoon Trade is good for kids.
