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Pismo Beach's McClintocks Restaurant to be Auctioned Off
The iconic Central Coast steakhouse chain has shuttered multiple locations in recent years.
Mar. 19, 2026 at 4:44am
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The closed F. McClintocks restaurant in Pismo Beach will go up for foreclosure auction next week, with potential buyers able to bid on the property at 750 Mattie Road. The once-thriving Central Coast steakhouse chain has been hit hard in recent years, closing locations in Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande, and Pismo Beach, citing COVID-19 closures and rising costs.
Why it matters
The auction of the Pismo Beach McClintocks property marks the potential end of an era for the iconic Central Coast restaurant brand, which had been a fixture in the region for over 50 years. The closure of multiple McClintocks locations in recent years reflects broader challenges facing the restaurant industry, including the impacts of the pandemic and rising operational costs.
The details
The foreclosure auction for the Pismo Beach McClintocks property is scheduled for March 24 at 11 a.m. beside the San Luis Obispo County Central Services Building. Other restaurant assets will not be included in the auction. McClintocks once operated four locations in San Luis Obispo County, with the Pismo Beach steakhouse being the original that opened in 1973. The chain has shuttered restaurants in Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande, and Pismo Beach in recent years, citing COVID-19 closures and rising costs like food and insurance. The last remaining McClintocks, located in downtown San Luis Obispo, has also faced challenges, temporarily closing and reopening several times, including a recent suspension of its liquor license.
- The foreclosure auction for the Pismo Beach McClintocks property is scheduled for March 24, 2026 at 11 a.m.
- McClintocks closed its Paso Robles restaurant in 2020 and its Arroyo Grande and Pismo Beach locations in 2024.
The players
F. McClintocks Saloon and Dining
A once-thriving Central Coast steakhouse chain that operated multiple locations in San Luis Obispo County.
Toney Breault
The owner of F. McClintocks who died unexpectedly in January 2026 at the age of 54.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
The takeaway
The auction of the Pismo Beach McClintocks property marks the potential end of an iconic Central Coast restaurant brand that has struggled in recent years amid the challenges facing the industry, including the impacts of the pandemic and rising operational costs. The closure of multiple McClintocks locations reflects broader trends in the restaurant sector that will likely continue to reshape the local dining landscape.
