About

Who We Are

Hapy Bistro, a beloved Meditteranean-styled restaurant with a touch of Greek flare on Pismo Beach, was started in 2016 by three brothers, Nabil, Tony, and Samir. The restaurant's name, Hapy, was inspired by the river god of Ancient Egypt, who is often depicted wearing a lotus on his headdress, a sign of fertility and abundance. Looking closely at Hapy Bistro's logo, you'll spot a beautiful lotus flower. This flower symbolizes the struggle of overcoming challenges to blossom. The lotus grows in mud, survives in a harsh environment, and then flourishes and blooms into a gorgeous flower. 

The flower's symbolism also represents the Fadel family's journey from across the seas to build a new life in the United States. In the late 1980s, Issa Fadel left home to find a better life for his wife and children. He traveled to several countries before settling in the United States, qualifying for permanent residence and moving to California. He and his family left everything to start from scratch.

Once the three sons grew up, they noticed a "For Lease" sign across the parking lot where they enjoyed sushi in Pismo Beach. It was there that the idea for Hapy Bistro was born. Together with chef Gustavo Nunez, they created a menu that highlighted the Fadels' heritage and Nunez's experience in Mediterranean cuisine. 

Now, every team member who works here gets to contribute to the menu to share their favorite foods with locals and visitors to the Central Coast. Their restaurant has grown over the years, and so have their offerings. Inspired by their grandfather, who was an incredible distiller, they built a distillery with the help of Central Coast Distillery in their restaurant. This distillery has gone on to produce Kasak and Hapy Vodka for diners to enjoy. Kasak is the first Arak label to be distilled in the United States. It combines the Fadels' dual citizenship in a tangible way, combining California-grown grapes with imported anise.

However, their story continues. The brothers have gone on to start a 100% vegan and organic restaurant right across the way, a response to the growing demand for vegan food served in an eco-friendly environment. They opened Y'Not Organic to provide some of the realities and tasteful plant-based cuisine on the Central Coast.

To this day, the Fadels' endeavors are rooted in passion, family, and community-building. Since coming to the Central Coast, the Fadels have helped other families build a future for themselves in the United States. 

We look forward to welcoming you into our restaurant! 

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