First visit and it was very impressive. Architecturally, the interior grabs your attention in many…read moreways. It is soft browns and light orange wood. There are carvings and decorative items all about. Cozy and warm. Historically, there are stories about the various objects and mounted animals. Their menu features a scavenger hunt, which we unsuccessfully tried. The menu is a masterpiece of everything. there is a grazing menu, sandwiches, entrees, a forage menu of basic veggie presentations, and a bar with quite a few very cleaver offerings. Absolutely fascinating interior. Go inside to take it in. You will be struck amazed. Wife and I came in for dinner and were not disappointed. We felt the warmth. Specialty cocktails, draft beer, bottled beer lounge draft 16oz beers and wine by the glass. They also have some fancy custom non-alcohol cocktails. Everyone should be happy. Service was "on" but fulfillment was "off". Wait staff hustled but had to wait for bar and kitchen to come through faster. I don't usually order specialty/fancy cocktails, but was intrigued with a Feral Martini ($17). Got it and found it to be lacking flavor or anything special. It was watery and disappointing. Was surprised when I shared my feelings with our server Camille O. who took it back, credited it from our bill and brought me a replacement of my choice. Way to go! Had a Manhattan ($12) and wife had a red blend wine ($13.50). Now or our meals. Funny that we both has short rib entrees. Wife did the Taco 'bout Delicious ($21), which was short ribs with oaxaca cheese, cilantro, and a dip of house-made consomme. Like a French dip, but different. She dipped and liked it all. My selection of Braise The Bar ($29) was short ribs surmounting a mound of sage-mashed potatoes dosed with pickled onions, blistered shishito peppers (a favorite of mine) and fresh cilantro. An explosion in my mouth and truly yummy. Nothing served here is usual. Some very cleaver people spent a lot of creative energy to architect entrees, cocktails and the rest of the menu so as to be uniquely delicious. My Yelp! profile does not contain many 5-star ratings but now has this one for Feral. Give it a try and this would be a great first date of small group venture.

Got lured into the restaurant by the smell of grilling meat. Feral was cooking outside the…read morerestaurant for the farmers market. Two of us ate at the bar. Both got dishes featuring short ribs, him the mac and cheese, me the entree with mashed potatoes. Pros 1. The pre-dinner cocktails were tasty. 2. The servers were very nice. Cons 1. Wanted wine with dinner. In the middle of California wine country they had only a handful of supermarket-quality wines. 2. The short run was dry and not very flavorful in both dishes. 3. The starches on both plates were not well-prepred. The mac and cheese was SO dry and the mashed potatoes were cold and lacked seasoning. 4. The starter or appetizer selection is quite limited. This wasn't a good meal, and it wasn't a cheap one, either. We won't be back.

strong drinks and good service…read more I get the dirty shirley It's really good, would recommend

I go here EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT for the $2 bulls balls sweat shot Five Stars thanks Mr. Bullread more

It's always an awesome, lively & colorful experience at nightcap…read moreEric, Picasso & Soph are so impressive team behind the bar. The greatest artesenal drinks in SLO! Super happy chill vibe / always leave smiling

What an absolutely chill place for a craft cocktail. Shoutout to bartender Eric for supplying us…read morewith tasty beverages in our cozy banquette as we sat and chatted with friends.

Friday night dinner at SLO can't get any better than a jalapeno mac n cheese with chicken loaded…read morenachos. The mac was very cheesy and really spot on, it's got some bacon pieces that gave it a crunchy bite here and there. We also tried the chicken tortilla soup which was equally good and the arugula salad was refreshing. They have a small outdoor seating where we grabbed a seat. Will def recommend.

Great bar for watching sports, having strong drinks, and good food! We just had the garlic bread…read morebut everything looked great! I'd go back for a burger and tatchos.

What a cool place in SLO. I love rooftop bars. Came by because so many acquaintances and friends…read morehad favorable things to say. Place is located on the top floor of the Hotel San Luis Obispo. Elevator was working. Upon exiting the elevator, we were quickly greeted warmly. We took a seat at a table overlooking the hotel's "small' pool. Seating is all outside but there is covered seating. This place is not a place you come to if windy or raining. Staff was very friendly and checked on us often. They were friendly and we definitely felt welcome. We ordered some drinks. Beer pricing was fair at $8 for draft craft beer. Interestingly, they have a setup for bocce ball. We didn't try any food. The only con was that the view was mostly the rooftops of nearby buildings. You could see the mountains.

I've been to High Bar multiple times and it's honestly given me mix reviews. Don't get me wrong the…read morefood is DELICIOUS but for me, it's the service that differs everytime. But before I get to all of that, let's talk about the food! I've tried almost all the pizzas (especially during Mondays as they are half off) and my favorites are the Salmon & Caviar and Mushroom pizza. You honestly can't go wrong with the Mushroom with goat cheese one but if you're feeling a treat, do get the salmon and caviar!! It is so so good, got to try it and definitely will try it again! The service now has disappointment me every now and then. Sometimes they take long to get to your table, sometimes the wait is so long and wait time is inaccurate, etc. but there are times when service is really good. So I don't know! Wish it was more consistent.

This Lounge is just what we needed after a long day. The interior is super fun with two stories,…read moredark lighting, and a black and white movie playing on a huge screen. As someone who's worked in beverage services, I really appreciated the communication between the bar tender and my boyfriend and I. Rather than leaving us waiting without any explanation, she let us know that she was going to make a couple drinks and then help us. Overall, the experience was great :)

If Lauren is bartending, make sure to ask for an espresso martini. She makes the best in town! The…read morelounge at Kreuzberg is such a fun vibe, and the ambience is incredible. They've got trivia and open mic nights throughout the week, which are both a really good time too. 10/10 would recommend!

I'm in San Luis Obispo for work, and since it was my wife's birthday, she wanted to try Finney's…read moreCrafthouse. Birthday girl gets to pick, so off we went. The place was absolutely packed! I don't know if it was because of the soccer game or if it's always this busy, but that's usually a good sign. Even with the crowd, our party of six was seated almost immediately. The menu was excellent--not one of those places with ten pages of random items. It was well thought out and made it easy to choose. My wife and I both ordered the jalapeño burger (I can't remember the official name) with a side of tater tots. My son ordered the tuna, my daughter had the chicken tenders, and my nephew and niece both went with the barbecue burger. The food came out surprisingly fast, and then it was time to eat. Wow. This was easily one of the best burgers I've ever had. My wife would not stop talking about hers. Her exact words were, "This burger tastes beefy." I'm still not exactly sure what that means, but judging by how fast she finished it, I'd say she absolutely loved it. To top it all off, our amazing waitress surprised my wife with a complimentary cookie sundae for her birthday. I really wish I had caught her name. She had curly hair and glasses, and she was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. I was not impressed with their margarita flight but who cares, it was about the food. If you're looking for an incredible burger, great service, and a fun atmosphere in San Luis Obispo, Finney's Crafthouse is definitely worth the visit. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in town.

Traveled to SLO for work and checked out this place because the drinks looked delicious. When I…read moreapproached the bar, the bartender did not know what to do since he didn't have any menus. He could've asked people seated at the bar (with their menus closed) if he could take it to give it to us. Nonetheless, I waited and ordered a watermelon smash (something like that). Before even getting the drink, I got the check and closed out since I was waiting for a table. After waiting a couple of minutes, I finally got a table so I decided to close out while my drink was still getting prepared. When it came out, I took it to my table but it was not good. I told the waitress that it wasn't good and ordered a different drink and she delivered it but didn't tell me that I was going to get charged for it (and that was after I had asked if I was getting charged for it). After I told the waitress, she said she had to talk to her manager and luckily they took it off the bill. In terms of the food, it was okay. The lights were really dim so I felt as if I was eating in the dark.

i'm shocked that this place has only 3.5 stars, are you kidding me?? not only the best bar in SLO…read morebut maybe my favorite bar ever. staff is great, drinks are affordable, the people are amazing, and the live house band (who play every thursday i believe?) are incredible. it's always a hoot here and whether socializing or sitting back and listening the tunes, you can't beat it. also shoutout to noelle the photographer, she was amazing and takes some dang good pictures for their socials. thank you!

Stopped in for a beer on Market Night in SLO. Great beer selection, many local brands. Love the old…read morewooden bar, wood tables and booths, and wood floor, very cool vibe. Great bartender, great service.

Loved the Rosita and Fizzy Lifting pitchers! Delicious and refreshing in the summer! Absolutely…read morerecommend! Our server was awesome too and, sitting outside, it was a great experience.

Went to happy hour at Luna Red on their patio. Wonderful setting if you enjoy a shady outdoor…read moreexperience next to the creek. The tacos are amazing along with the nachos! Drinks are always a surprise. Make sure to duck when you're navigating all the outdoor umbrellas! Cost is up there $$$ so order wisely. The food is wonderful Anna fresh. Overall: B+

What a great place to drop into. Head over on St. Patrick's Day for the best time SLO has to…read moreoffer. On New Year's Eve, McCarthy's is the place to be if you want to participate in a New Year countdown on Dublin time.

McCarthy's is our local dive bar! I say dive bar with everything that comes with it, which you can…read moreread about the other reviews. They're kind enough to allow a local Autism benefit to take place on their outdoor patio. Crawtism benefits kids with autism. Our local founder Michael McGee has been hosting it for 19 years Many of the people that attend were participants in the late great San Luis Obispo Mardi Gras festival, so there's a lot of camaraderie. There were also a lot of new faces students and locals who have taken up frequenting McCarthy's. The food was hot and earthy, a great Jambalaya served in bowls. The crawfish was the star of the show, with the rosy red beasties arriving hot from the pot, steamed and juicy. Corn, potatoes, and bread came with the crawfish. It was fun to watch the attendees learn to eat the little crustaceans, everyone expressing their delight in the seafood. This was truly a wonderful celebration with a great heart and soul. We're looking forward to celebrating many more years in the future!