Lure Thing…read more Family-owned SoCal chain--with one AZ location--of upscale-casual fish houses. They pride themselves on serving up local, seasonal, and (mostly) organic ingredients, as well as sustainable, locally caught seafood from MSC** and ASC*** certified fisheries. This location is in the heart of Downtown SLO and was a quick pit stop for us on the way back home after a terrific visit to their Ventura location a few days prior. The Good: * Reservations via OpenTable * Dog-friendly covered outdoor dining * Great ambiance that is casual enough for a quick lunch, but elegant enough for a hot date. * Service was friendly and on the ball. * Complimentary warm sourdough is terrific. Don't fear the carbs. * Local brews on tap, as well as locally fermented grapes. * Bacon Cheddar Biscuits were fantastic. I could have eaten a barrel full and asked for seconds. * Clam chowder is easily one of my top five all-time favorites. Just get it. * Crispy Fish Sandwich was quite good with a nice crunchy exterior and moist, flaky interior. Sweet potato fries were just OK, and I am not sure if they are worth the extra upcharge unless you really love sweet potato fries. * Carissa enjoyed her Miso Glazed Salmon, as it was cooked perfectly. The Meh: * They have a very small parking lot in the back, as well as some street parking available. We didn't have any issues with parking, but that was on a random weekday in the middle of the day. I could see parking being an issue at busier times, so plan accordingly. The Ugly: * Yeah, I have nothing. Conclusion: Great food, terrific service, and nice ambiance. Why aren't you here already? **Marine Stewardship Council ***Aquaculture Stewardship Council

We've visited Lure several times with very inconsistent experiences in both food & service. This…read morelast time was the worst service ever with no manager available to address our concerns... - poor & absent hosting - slow & forgetful server - long delays for drink & food - no cocktail menu available & poorly made drinks - no bussing or plate clearing - Manager to was too busy to talk to us and there was zero apologies from anyone there! . I reached out to the company directly and received an email back from the GM, Kasey Garcia, that read like a totally canned ChatBot AI response with again, no apologies... She insisted that I should phone her directly because she "prefers to speak with guests directly to offer a more personal apology." . So, I foolishly called... TWICE. Both times an automated system picked up and requested that I provide my name and reason for calling. So, I did. And get this: she declined my call, twice! I then left a voicemail with my contact information, and have never heard back since.

Per the recommendation of a friend, my family and I came to Mistura Restaurant for some dinner. I…read morehad never tried Peruvian food so I was very excited. To drink, I got a passion fruit pisco sour. With the drinks and whilst waiting for out food, the waiter brought us a bowl of what resembled corn nuts. Very crunchy and and salty which was perfect with the drink. The cocktail itself was not too strong and not too sweet but with a good flavor. To eat, I got the Mixto ceviche. After a few moments waiting, everything came out. The ceviche was sooo good. This was my first time trying Peruvian ceviche and I was definitely very pleased! It had a different mixture of textures and flavors that contributed to a harmonious experience. Overall, I had a really good experience at Mistura. It is a tad pricey but everything I had was very good quality and very delicious. Definitely recommend!!

Highly recommend this Peruvian spot! Stumbled upon this restaurant while looking for a good date…read morenight spot on our last day in SLO and I'm so glad we did. The food was delicious and the drinks were fire! They offer various cocktails including pisco sours in different flavors. The lychee one was strong but so good! We didn't have a reservation but they were able to sit us at the bar right away. The staff there were super friendly and helpful. I had the Ravioli de Champignon with truffle oil, soo good. And my husband had the Señor Lomo (Lomo Saltado) which he also loved. It's a little pricey in my opinion but definitely worth checking out at least once.

I love the concept behind this restaurants. I'm always a fan of variety and their menu being…read morestructured around combing small items like sliders, sides, and salads is perfect for me. I opted to do a trio with the bahn mi, tip o' Argentina, and the garlic fries. The food was good I forgot to take a picture! The tip o' Argentina was solid with the garlic aioli and the chimmichurri perfectly complimenting the steak and the lettuce and tomato adding a little bit of freshness. The buns they use for all of their sliders are soft, slightly sweet, and don't fall apart while you're eating. The Bahn Mi was even better. I love pork but was a little skeptical about pulled pork on a slider riffing on the flavors of a bahn mi. To my surprise and delight, it tasted just like grilled Vietnamese pork, which was perfectly complimented by the fresh and pickled veggies and surprisingly hot jalapeño. Finally, I got the garlic fries which were a massive portion, crisp, and very garlicky. Everything was good and with such a large and customizable menu, I'd definitely return if I was in the area again. I also want to give a shout out to the bartender, Kelsey. I sat at the bar and her service was attentive and she was very knowledgeable about the menu. We got the opportunity to chat for a bit and I loved her vibe, so definitely consider sitting at the bar if you're dining solo or with a friend.

We saw the great reviews for Taste and were really excited about the concept of being able to…read morechoose from so many things that we made this our first stop in our time in SLO. It is a bit off the beaten path I thought, in a seemingly industrial area and parking was hard to find at 12:30 on a Monday. We had to go down the street and around the corner since the lot was full. I got a Gouda Burger, the summer crunch salad, and garlic fries. My wife and kid also had a slider but did Italian Sprouts, mac and cheese with bacon, and sweet potato fries. The slider was good- tasty but a little messy to eat. Both servings of fries were really generous. The salad was a good mix of ingredients. However the mac and brussels sprouts were a bit disappointing. For some there is no such thing as too much bacon but for us both of these dishes definitely had too much bacon- so much that we left a lot of the bacon! And don't get me wrong, I do enjoy my bacon. Overall, a good concept but we'll definitely try some non bacon dishes next time!

I had a good experience as a solo diner at this Japanese/Sushi restaurant in SLO! I'm glad I made a…read morereservation days in advance via OpenTable since when I went on a Saturday night, there was an hour and a half wait. To eat I had the Kanpai Boat for which comes with miso soup, cucumber salad, rice or salad, 10 pc nigiri, 2 or 1 roll(s) of your choice, and 8 pc tataki or sashimi. Everything I had was fresh and was good quality. For $48 (minus tip and tax), this was such a steal! They sat me at a sushi bar with other solo diners. Everything was clean and I had enough room for my sushi boat. The service here was also really good. Overall, I'd recommend this place to anyone visiting SLO looking for good quality sushi at good prices.

Came to SLO for a weekend to hang out with friends and Izakaya Goshi was the first meal! We ordered…read moretake out since we had our dog with us and the restaurant was in walking distance to the house. It took maybe 30 mins for our food to be made and they came outside to hand it to us, super friendly staff! We ordered rolls: 2 spicy tuna with garlic chips, unagi, rainbow, and hamapeno. All the rolls tastes fresh and were a great portion. The hamapeno definitely has a kick so if you're sensitive to spice be mindful to that one! My favorite was the rainbow row since it had tuna, salmon, albacore, and yellowtail, so you get a taste of everything. I love unagi so that one was just a staple and didn't disappoint. My friend and boyfriend really enjoyed the spicy tuna, especially with the garlic chips adding a contrasting texture. I can see why this place is a staple in SLO!

Came to have a family dinner. We were seated in the back room along with a few other unfortunates…read more There was a group of about 40 people in there. You can only imagine how loud it was, no you really can't! We asked to be moved and were told no. Couldn't speak to one another, couldn't hear the server nor he us. To make it even worse we were at a table for 6, there were 7 of us! The only reason I even rated a 3 is because the food was good.

We had such a wonderful experience at Giuseppe's in San Luis Obispo. From the moment we sat at the…read morebar, the atmosphere was fun, lively, and welcoming. It is exactly the kind of place where you can relax and enjoy a great meal. A big thank you to Jeff behind the bar, who took amazing care of us and made the whole experience even better. We also had the pleasure of meeting Giuseppe, the owner's son, who was incredibly kind, welcoming, and clearly passionate about the restaurant. The food was absolutely unbelievable. The Italian baguette sandwich is a must. It is so flavorful and perfectly done. The beet salad was fresh, delicious, and a great complement to the meal. We truly love sitting at the bar here. It has such a fun vibe, and we cannot wait to come back. Thank you again to Jeff for the outstanding service and to Giuseppe for running such a fabulous restaurant.

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+

Novo has always been a great experience and the dishes are always delicious. We've been coming to…read moreNovo for years and it has been our traditional dinner spot. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We have always been seated outside and love it when we are lucky enough to have a table along the creek side. The curry dishes, brussel sprouts, and ahi nachos are great to share. The outdoor seating is relaxing under the oak trees. Appears to host families with parents visiting their kids attending Cal Poly. Always a great evening.

Novo is located directly in the middle of the Main Street of SLO…read more There is a small bar seating area inside before you're lead to a back patio for dining which is lit up by sting lights and plenty of heaters. I didn't care for the lack of music outdoors because it got way too quiet when it was a small amount of people outside. I ordered the ahi nachos ($24) and added avocado ($3). I think the nachos should come with avocado but they do give a generous portion of avocado when you add it. My friend ordered the ahi crab roll and felt it lacked flavor and really needed a sauce with it. Everyone else in my party really enjoyed their dinner. I also did not care for the fact they had small appetizer plates already set up at each seat. We did not use them so the waitress took them back but now I wonder if they just stack them back up for distribution because they are "clean" or if they waste water by washing plates because they were put out. Either way, it made no sense to me and felt like it was a waste. I might go back to this place but I don't think it's anything that has a wow factor and there are other options downtown I would try next time.

Such a fun spot that Im excited to visit again. I went to dine-in but they also have a grab-and-gp…read morefridge or online ordering if you want to eat outside in the courtyard area. The dine-in area is tucked away from the larger marketplace which gave it a bit of a different vibe but you could still hear the live music they had going outside which was also great. The food tasted so fresh and this seems like a weird thing to harp on about, but their seaweed wrap had the perfect crunchy texture. They also have pickled horseradish which i LOVED - I hardly see that! Within our group we ordered the: -3 piece handball (yuzu salmon, albacore, bluefin tuna) -3 sushi tacos (crab [my fav out of all], tuna, yuzu salmon) -Pork Tonkotsu Ramen I think the owner or manager was there and he was the sweetest! He overheard it was my niece's bday and he surprised us with a sweet gift at the end

We had a great time at Sushi Table! The food was delicious, the staff were friendly, and Chef Sunny…read morewas very nice to talk to. My girlfriend and I shared the Chef's Choice Sashimi, Hand Roll Set, and two cocktails. The Chef convinced us to try the O-toro nigiri and it was delicious, then he let us sample White Fujisan Salmon and it was the tastiest sashimi we've ever had. We had a great time and will try to stop by anytime we're in SLO. We highly recommend sticking to the more traditional dishes if dining in.

Took some freshman here during their WOW week and Petras was super accommodating. Service was great…read moreand the food was a perfect lunch. Would definitely recommend to anyone in the SLO area and will be coming back!

Yum! First time at this spot and had to try the gyro pizza. It met the hype and reviews. It was…read moreflavorful, cheesy, and tender pieces of gyro meat. The shawarma pita sandwich was also bomb. The chicken was well seasoned and juicy. Gotta try the kabobs, garlic sauce, and rice next time. This one is a keeper.

I had a great experience here. Food was great and the hostess Aubrey was so sweet and welcoming…read more Will definitely be returning!

If you want fantastic high quality food, unique side dishes and incredible service while in San…read moreLuis Obispo, this is the place. Logan our server was fantastic. Great sense of humor, and great conversation along with superior recommendations. WARNING: The side dishes are massive. Not a bad thing but if you are two people, stick to one side dish and that is the whipped potatoes. It is the signature side dish and after one bit you will know why. We started off with a beet salad that was exquisitely presented. Fresh, crisp and almost a palate cleanser, this is a great way to start your meal. Because we are no longer big eaters, we saw the Wagyu flat iron steak on the menu and if you've never had a flat iron steak, this is definitely the go to. Skip the other cuts and try the flat iron. Thank me later. We had not mentioned how we wanted the flat iron cooked, and I realized as it was coming out that it's done. This may not have been to my liking because flat iron should be cooked a perfect medium rare. This was cooked perfectly and seasoned with the perfect amount of salt finish. You get four sauces to try that are included with your steak but I think sauces distracts from the beef flavor and when paying for this quality of flat iron steak, I want that pure beef flavor in every bite. We had the whipped potatoes which are not the typical whipped potatoes. Trust me. We also had the honey glazed whole fresh carrots that were amazing. The portions were so large we had another complete meal from the side left overs the next day. We stayed at the hotel where the restaurant is located which is fantastic. Eat, drink, and stroll up to the room for a food coma nap! This should be on your do not miss eating list in SLO. 5 stars