We had such an amazing time the last visit that it was a must to stop by again this trip. After…read moredinner calls for a night cap and they offer happy hour in the evening if I remember correctly. The last time was during Christmas which it was Christmas on crack here but in a festive good way. I did get carded walking in, lol... We alway like to utilize the upstairs loft area for drinks. It's a fun spot with cozy lounge and chairs. You have the main communal seating area right in the middle where you can mingle with other guest. There's bar seating along the bar counter and two sections where it's like a private area with sofas along the wall. Somewhat a vip section upstairs. Cocktails are alway good. Same as last we came for the spicy margaritas and it was as good as we remembered. For the price, totally worth it. Let's say a few was had and a headache to prove it. Service was and has alway been great. All the staffs were amazing and very friendly. Even with all the crowds ordering, they were cracking out the drinks pretty fast. It's a full bar so whatever you need, I'm sure they can make it. The place is beautiful and well laid out. Main restaurant and bar downstairs. Along one side of the place is the bar. You have seating all throughout and then the upstairs. A fun place. A big college hangout but the crowd was great.

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.

Took my husband for an after dinner anniversary cocktail. I had been once before with friends. We…read moresat at the bar and had a lovely experience. From the purse hooks underneath (always such an appreciated detail) to the footrest the host offered so I would be comfortable on a bar stool to the mixologist who made the best drinks, our experience was 5 star. We had the smoked butter pecan old fashioned and a grasshopper (aka dessert in a glass) and both were the perfect exclamation point to a lovely evening! My husband appreciated the decor of tufted walls and the monkey sconces are a fun touch. All the details are perfect. Definitely visit if you're in town. No photos because they take your phones, but you can get one in the library before you enter if you ask. Cheers!

Let me just preface this by saying, I knew 'jack diddley' about this place till my cousin took me…read morethere, so I owe her all the thanks and praise for that. Then, of course, one would need to thank the bar for their drinks and presentations, which are awesome. You need a bit of showmanship to perform and serve at a place like this. Ok, here we go. Tucked away on a back street in Paso lies this interesting and very amazing venue. I would have never imagined in my wildest dreams going to a place like this, let alone what was inside. To be honest, I at first felt like I was entering the twilight zone, the first time I came here. In the back of my mind, I was thinking, " Is this what it felt like going to something like this during prohibition times? Now, in this post, I will not share all about your entrance, etc., into this place, as that takes the fun out of it, but I must add that if you are in the Paso area, this is a must on your list. Let's go back and recreate yesteryear, a very intimate and very exclusive, club-like atmosphere. You never know who is watching you; it's all that mystery. Does it feel a bit like the game CLUE"? You tell me. :-) Just remember this: speak easy, abide by their rules, speak quietly, and have fun!

Went here to hear a band play. We had a really nice time. Drinks are good mixed drinks are a little…read morepricey but I guess its the going rates. Bathrooms are clean, no food options but you can bring food in I guess we did. Music was good, nice dance floor. But the 2nd band was way too loud that it made us all leave. So they should get a handle on that. Its nice to be able to carry a conversation with your friends and enjoy drinks but once it gets deafening then thats time to exit.

Pismo staple. Always cool live music. Same bartender. Great device and strong drinks. We went on a…read moreMonday they are closed Monday & Tuesday. Until next time

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

Went to nightcap with a group of five on a wet and windy Saturday night recently. We were…read moreimmediately seated in a plush and semi private booth near the door with curtains providing partial concealment. The space is dimly lit but wonderfully decorated and curated. We were helped initially by Austin, who is a very fun and interactive member of the Nightcap team. The drinks were carefully crafted and delivered with friendly banter from Austin. Later, we decided to head over to Granada Bistro on the other side of the hotel to to get a table for dinner. The host let us know all their tables were reserved but if we wanted to wait for about 30 minutes they would work to create some space for us. Meanwhile they offered to continue drink service for us in their waiting area. Next thing I knew we were being whisked back over to Nightcap and Austin was back letting us know that he'd be taking care of us and our dinner orders. He sat us right back in the corner booth we had before we left, even though it was busy at that time. The meals were delicious, the drinks heavenly, and the service prompt and cheeky, just the way we prefer it. Thank you Austin and Grenada for a wonderful evening. We will return.

Say yes to the menu!!! That's the first thing that came to my mind when I visited Novo in SLO. Once…read moreupon a time, I saw this restaurant be featured on the iconic Check Please, so needless to say the award winning food speaks for itself and I was ready for this experience. I came into Novo with high expectations and my expectations were exceeded. Calamari: Who doesn't want Calamari on the Central Coast, for me it's a must. But can we take a moment to complement the sauces they pair with the calamari. Novo's calamari is paired with a tartar sauce and a sweet chili sauce. Definitely a first experience for me and I was beyond impressed. My taste buds danced because,whoever, is out here making many and flavor pairings for Novo has unlocked a new game mode for me. If you ever are wondering what appetizer to try, this right here is my first recommendation. Blackberry Ginger Cooler: The mocktail was beautiful and also a great pairing. I would love to try their other drinks soon. Matcha Strawberry Trifle: My mom, sisters, and I agreed on this dessert and let me tell you, I'm so glad we did. The matcha trifle had so much goodness to it we spent time trying to guess what flavors were in its profile. Think a berry chantilly from Whole Foods, but with matcha flavor and so fresh! Immediately after finishing my little sister said I had to learn to make this specific dessert and needless to say I don't disagree. It was balanced in sweetness, very light, and a great summer dessert. King Salmon: 2 please! The king salmon comes with Tabbouleh and green beans. This dish was my mom's and she was very pleased. One part of food I enjoy is not just the eating and experience, it's the aspect of reminisce in the flavors, analysis of the cooking, and trying to gauge cooking technique. For this dish, the salmon was perfectly cooked and it is not what we expected in the best way possible. This dish had so many different flavor profiles and wait until you taste the added kick of wasabi. Can I get another round? Korean Short Ribs: When I first saw this on the menu I was struck with asking myself how this dish might taste. It was one of those dishes where I thought, I have had plenty of short rib, I have had kimchi, but I have never seen them on one plate. More than that, I was hesitant as I like kimchi but not my to go to choice, nonetheless, I was drawn to this dish so of course I ordered it. Wow! Was I glad I did. My sister had the same order and we agreed the kimchi had such a nice kick to it. The spare rib was also thinly sliced making this dish easy and yummy. Now don't let that kick of heat scare you, I encourage everyone to try this dish. The rice sort of acts as a contrasting agent to help tone down the flavor and you just have to try it all together. All that said, I think service was awesome, then again SLO is a beautiful heart in California. But seriously we had an awesome waiter who shared with me the history of the restaurant. The story is also on their menu, but Nova's little sister restaurant is Red Luna and the big sister restaurant is Robin's Restaurant in Cambria. So good to know because I can now see how all this deliciousness connects! Big fan of these places and it's great to know they are one family. I don't think I have a favorite sibling of the three, but here's to another 5 stars for the middle child.

This restaurant offers uniquely flavored dishes that are hard to find at this price point. We had…read morethe salmon salad, salmon bisque soup, meze, and beets and burrata. Everything was excellent. The service was quick and attentive, and the seating area felt like a garden, creating an excellent ambiance. We paid less than $30 per person, including the tip. Highly recommended.

while the views are great the food is absolutely a letdown, especially for the cost…read more We got a $15 pina colada served to us in a plastic cup with a straw, a frozen pizza from a grocery aisle for $20 and a $16 tacos which tasted like cardboard. I won't recommend you dine here, just head to the downtown which is a 5 mins walk, grab a togo and sit on the beach to enjoy a much better and tastier meal

'The Deck' is a bistro located inside 'Sandcastle Hotel' on the beach. There's a counter to place…read moreyour order, plenty of seating inside, and an amazing beachfront patio with fire pit. They serve quick bites such as 'Breakfast Bagels, Croissants, Burritos, Paninis, Hummus, Street Tacos, Flatbread, Chips n' Salsa, and more'. Their beverage menu consists of Starbucks drinks like Coffee, Espresso, Acais...also Beer, Cocktails, and Wine. Service was great. Shout out to 'Ricky' who was friendly and extremely attentive at the ordering counter. I ordered a coffee and he made sure it was freshly brewed. Overall, we had a good experience at The Deck.

The food is really good, right off the grill. I love a grilled cheese, just bread and cheese. You…read morecan never go wrong with anything on their menu. We usually order while we bowl and enjoy both. Usually there's not much of a wait on weekdays. Other than that when there's a tournament. But always nice to watch others bowl. The do have an arcade and pool tables to enjoy while you wait. The lounge area is always clean when I go. With how busy they get they really keep up with the place. Always a great time!

I stopped by Rancho Bowl in Santa Maria not long after they opened on a Tuesday, and the experience…read morewas pretty average. The employees didn't seem very enthusiastic to be there, and I ended up waiting at the grill counter for longer than I should have. Someone actually had to come off their break just to get me lemon slices because everyone else seemed to ignore that I was standing there. Even though the place was mostly empty when I arrived, we still got seated in a corner with a couple of other groups. It looked like there was some kind of tournament or practice happening later, but I finished playing well before people started showing up, so it felt unnecessary to pack us all together like that. The women's bathrooms were disgusting. There were 2 stalls and one of them looked clogged. The food at Rancho Grill itself was fine. It wasn't anything special, nothing terrible. I'd grab a snack from the grill again if I happened to be there, but I wouldn't make a point to eat here. Overall, not a bad visit, but not exciting either.

Great sandwiches and drinks! Easy to buy some souvenirs when you visit the pool area. Ordered a…read moreroast beef and coffees, both good and fast - nice relaxed vibe to grab some food to go or relax at the pool!

I was visiting my MIL over Mother's Day weekend. I wanted to take her somewhere we could listen and…read moredance to Salsa music! We got there a bit too early. Feeling awkward.. we headed up to the bar. The DJ wasn't playing salsa music and I thought... shit! Did I just take my MIL to a club!! after a couple warm up songs, the DJ started to play Latin music... phew! I was even able to request some songs. The bartender was amazing! I'm bummed I don't remember his name. He thought it was super cool we bought our MIL for Mother's Day to dance. The whole night he was tentative to our cocktails and shots! Needless to say I plan to be back!! Thanks for a wonderful time.. til this day my husband doesn't let me forget that I took his mom to a club.

Just horrible if the bar tender doesn't know you they don't service you unless your a girl they…read morealso mix old tequila shots with new so watch out cuz I almost threw up other than the drinks good spot to dance but that's it

Having been here several times, we find the food to be consistently excellent. Their Lunch Specials…read moreare a great value which are offered Monday through Friday from 11 to 3 daily. Country music plays in the background but not so obtrusively loud one has to shout during a conversation. The vibe at Blast & Brew is upbeat and the entire staff are friendly and helpful. Jam to live music on Friday and Saturday nights. There is outdoor seating as well as the huge interior seating of booths & tables. There is a banquet area for private events. Blast & Brew has a large variety of craft beers as well as a full bar available for one's adult libation or "pouring one out", as well as their diverse selections of creative food offerings.

Terrible service. The waitress refused my order for a Hawaiian pizza, telling me that they had run…read moreout of all types of pizza. I felt discriminated against, because it turned out they actually *did* have gluten-free and cauliflower pizzas. We complained, and our waitress ended up looking ridiculous. Muy mal servicio. La mesera me negó mi orden de una pizza hawaiana diciéndome que ya se avía acabó todo tipo de pizza. Me sentí discriminado. Porque resulta que si tenían pizza sin gluten y de coliflor. Nos quejamos y quedó en ridículo nuestra mesera.