We had a wonderful experience dining at Lure in San Luis Obispo! Our waiter, Jasper, was incredibly sweet and attentive throughout our meal, getting our drink orders in right away. The food arrived quickly and was so tasty--the clam chowder was absolutely perfect! We were also really impressed when Shane, the General Manager, stopped by our table to check on us and ensure we were enjoying everything. Even though the restaurant was completely packed due to a concert taking place down the street, the level of service never missed a beat. Overall, we had a fantastic time and look forward to coming back! read more

We've visited Lure several times with very inconsistent experiences in both food & service. This last 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. read more

Lure Fish House is perfectly situated in downtown SLO, parking was a breeze for lunch. Seated almost instantly and we quickly had oysters and drinks ordered. Our waitress was awesome, she was attentive and helped with our questions. Oysters arrived and they were perfectly prepared w small portions of dipping sauces and ginger. We sat outside and enjoyed our lunch in the fresh air. We ordered fish and chips, a double burger and fries (Fries had an oil taste) from the lunch menu. Our beverages were nicely mixed and we enjoyed those as much as the food. My one and only snark- Portions are small. Felt like double burger is simply one patty separated in two. Fish n chips were great. We would definitely come back for oysters and drinks! Overall: B $$$ read more

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Back for lunch at 1130 7/17/2026 2 adults 2 boys ages 5 and 9. The boys ate off the kids menu. Oldest lives salmon so we upgraded him with salmon and the side Mac n cheese shells. The younger child had the kids slider and a side of strawberries. He prefers fruit to fries or other sides. He ate everything. All of it was perfect. Amber and I split a lunch order of tacos. One shrimp and one salmon. The shrimp was fine but not enough Cole slaw in it. We each had a cup of New England chowder perfection!!!! And I like to dip the bread and butter in my chowder and take a bite. Delicious!!! I also love their key lime pie but we were full. I can't wait to come back again. First I ordered coffee. It's good. Organic dark roast. Fantastic ! read more

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Had a Wonderful Birthday Dinner and this was our first time at Lure. I had halibut which was fresh and cooked perfectly and he had rockfish which was amazing , seasoned well both dishes. Celine was our server for the evening and she is so sweet and very attentive. They brought me a birthday Sundae which was absolutely delicious. Would definitely recommend and we will be back. Picture of my Birthday Sundae!! read more

Amazing experience here on the 4th of July. We lucked out with awesome service by Ellejae. She gave insightful answers to our menu questions, and shared honest thoughts. Not always the case at restaurants.... Warm, chewy house made bread and butter. The strawberry salad was fantastic, with unexpected hints of mint. The clam chowder was creamy and full of claws. Kids enjoyed their salmon and sliders off the children's menu. I had the sand dabs, which were drizzled with a nice lemon caper sauce. I don't encounter sand dabs on a menu often,so that was a treat. A generous portion, too, at around 8 Oz. The ambiance was fun, with music playing inside and outside. Great dimmer hope do dine at Lure again next time I'm in SLO. read more

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I was in the area and was craving for oysters. Found this place on Yelp. I called first to see if I needed to reserve. Since I was coming for lunch, the host said to just come on in. The restaurant is right on the corner with a parking lot at the side of the building. The lot is small, so if it's a busy time of day, expect to park on the street. It happened to be happy hour when I got there, which was cool. Oysters were 3 for $9, not a huge deal. I think it was a 50¢ discount per oyster. They had 3 varieties to choose from. I picked 2, which were the least briney ones. Oysters were very fresh! I sat at the bar, so I was watching them shuck. They also have a raw selection. Albacore was on that menu, so I ordered the poke bowl with albacore (not on the HH menu). That was so good! Albacore was also very fresh. Lastly, I had to try their clam chowder because I love clam chowder. Theirs is so delicious!!! It's so creamy and the bacon flavor really stands out. It has a decent amount of clams. Wish there was more though. I had a great time here. The server was really friendly and helpful with their menu by describing the size and flavor of the oyster varieties and preparation options for the raw menu items. I've bookmarked them so I can remember to visit them next time. read more

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On the way home from Santa Barbara, we decided to stop for lunch in San Luis Obispo. I felt like seafood and found this restaurant on yelp. Thankful we had time to kill. The place is a gem. It's clean and roomy with plenty of tables inside and out. We ordered 2 kinds of oysters for appetizers. I love the smaller oysters and took our waiter's recommendation. It was fresh, tasteful and delicious. Thank you Tom! We ordered from the lunch menu, the sand dob and rock fish. You have a choice otwo sides with the meal and they give you plentiful. We will definitely return when at the coast. The service was excellent and I recommend this as one of my favorites. read more

Food good, when I made reservations it asked me if it was a special occasion which it was. Not 1 mention that it was our anniversary, I don't expect anything but at least an acknowledgement, why ask if you're not going to do anything special. Service was average at best, I'll make a better decision next year. read more

Great ambiance and attentive staff! Made dinner reservations on a Sunday for a birthday. Highly recommend reserving a table as it was busy. The seafood was cooked very well and the portions were great! We plan to come back next time we're in town. The waiter brought out a vanilla ice cream with fudge and a candle for the birthday girl which was sweet. Our favorite and most unique dish was the tequila shrimp pasta. We felt the salad was overdressed/slightly soggy & the chowder wasnt the most creamy but everything else was amazing! read more

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Came here on a Friday for lunch during Memorial Day weekend. Parking lot wasn't full so got a spot for Lure patrons. We got seated pretty quickly since they weren't busy at 2 pm. First time here after a 3.5 hr drive to SLO. Service - 3.5 stars. So I gave this mainly because my wife (not me) seemed to not vibe with our waitress. In fact, I can tell my wife felt our waitress was being rude when she was asking questions about the menu. There was definitely tension with my wife in that she had to talk about the rudeness of our waitress. As for myself, I didn't take the waitress nodding to my wife's question as being rude but whatever. Thing my wife did notice after we gave our order was that our waitress didn't bring the complimentary bread and butter and we had clearly seen two tables in front of us get that. In fact, my wife had to go to the front desk to ask if free bread was given. For that, 3.5 stars So I had the lunch special - Wild Pacific rockfish with cilantro lime rice and pineapple cole saw. The rice- 3 stars. Nothing special , hard to differentiate it with regular rice since flavor was subtle and I couldn't taste any lime to it. Pineapple Cole slaw side- 5 stars. Very light and refreshing . Had a bit of Dijon taste to it with small pineapple pieces. Both me and my wife enjoyed it (when I had her try it) The rockfish -3 stars felt like it was a bit dry. Had to ask for tartar sauce just to give some zing as well as salt and pepper My wife had the salmon, side of clam chowder and cilantro rice. I tried the salmon and was pretty good taste and seemed more fresh than store bought. Overall, it was a decent experience for a seafood place but not a wow factor. Would I come back again? I think it was good to try it out but there are too many other seafood places to try in the SLO/ Pismo beach area read more

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Another delicious lunch at Lure today! Blackened salmon tacos with sweet potato fries. Bloody Mary was perfect! Thank you Halle for excellent service! read more

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Had poke bowl, fresh flavors, went back 2 days later for more. Attentive waiters, friendly. Zoe was great. Great ambiance. read more

Started off a bit rocky. Sold on happy hour (you should too!) 3-6pm M-F. Only available table an unclean 4 top. Low on buss staff. So asked and manager stepped in to clean and took order. I'm came solo. No problem with the 4 top. Free bread. Hot and delicious. The food was scrumptious. My favorite was the oysters. Ordered them twice. Cab was from Napa. Delish. Gorgeous setting. Highly recommended!!! read more

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I decided to try this location in SLO after going to the one in Santa Barbara. It did not disappoint! It was also very classy yet casual. Their music was a nice playlist, switching from the nice oldies of the 50s, then going to a more upbeat music with the 70s. Overall, great playlist that everyone can enjoy. We walked in and there wasn't a host at the stand but she came within a minute. I assume they're busy being productive and attending to customers around the restaurant, no biggie. They had a nice outside patio area! It was filled with customers enjoying the nice weather. The inside was spectacularly clean and classy with modernistic style and architecture. We had the honor of having Tommy M as our server today. He was very nice and friendly, explaining the menu and ensuring our needs were met. Tommy brought the food in a timely manner, fresh, hot and ready to eat. Crab cakes, delish as always. We tried the Bacon Cheddar Biscuit and it was savory yet sweet on the outside. The cheese? I think it was cheese, the cheese was a nice balance to the taste. The Halibut nice, I thought the wild cod fish and chips would include chips/fries but all good. I enjoyed the Sandy Sand fish, it was soft and crispy. I enjoyed the lemon sauce that it came with. My only complaint is that I was jealous that other tables received bread, except ours :( The parking situation can get crowded, their parking lot gets full quick. Luckily they allow parking in the Compass lot after 5PM, and all day on the weekends. There are parking meters nearby as well for an alternative. The restaurant is in Downtown SLO, therefore if you get a window seat, you can people watch. Honestly, Tommy was great, cool, attentive casual server...making the experience spectacular. I'll be visiting another Lure Fish House spot soon in another city if they have it! read more

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There were some nice moments of our visit, but overall it was average. Make a reservation as they are quite busy. We brought an older bottle of wine that required the tong type opener so the cork wouldn't break apart. Being the quality of the restaurant I was surprised that they didn't have which resulted in the breakage of the cork even with the most qualified employee. They brought the wine in the decanter which worked out. The young man we hi was our server was very pleasant, but I believe he still has some work towards balancing table needs. We had to ask a few times for utensils and our oysters. It wasn't his fault that they were lacking in the bar, but after we didn't receive them at the end of dinner we cancelled. He brought them out on the house. There were only 6 of them and they were so small. The halibut entrees were just ok. One plate was mentioned it was on the dry side. The calamari and clam chowder were excellent. The overall ambience was nice, but the noise level took away from it. Then you add the volume of guests and it reflected on the service provided. read more

This place has an amazing menu, a great happy hour, really good quality seafood. I love their clam chowder-It's really thick and creamy. Ask for their fresh bread, it's amazing. This is my second time here and they have really good waitresses. They are attentive, they smile a lot, great at customer service, personable, and great at their jobs. Great service and great food is what always keeps me coming back. I look forward to trying more items and ordering more things off their menu. My only suggestion: is to make the skewers half the sweetness. They are delicious but a little too sweet maybe add some lemon slices or squeeze lemon juice on top before seeing or add cherry tomatoes or something. The arugula is perfect however! And I enjoyed the orange and grapefruit slices. Lastly, the happy hour tacos are great and so filling! You can taste the freshness of each item here. read more

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Celebrated my birthday there with my adult children and I couldn't have been happier with the food, drinks, servers and ambiance. I would love to know the brand of coffee served because it is beyond flavorful, it is excellent!!!!! read more

The restaurant was really clean and nicely decorated. The staff was really friendly and accommodating. My order: Happy hour cocktails, 3 for $9 oysters, calamari. Hanger steak with Lure fries and Brussels sprouts. Lobster tail with potato cake, side of clam chowder. All of the food was delicious and fresh. My steak was cooked perfectly and I loved that they use the local sourced Harris Ranch beef. The lobster tail was flavorful and cooked. I will definitely be back. read more

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We came here for dinner during our mini weekend getaway. We did put in a reservation for 6pm and promptly got at 6pm. Although the dining area is not overly busy, the hosted asked if we want outdoor or indoor, we picked indoor and she said, it's going to be a 1/2 hour wait. That didn't sit well we us and defeat the purpose of RSVP. There were plenty of tables inside and not sure what the issue was. We reiterated that we have a reservation and another hosted seated us in less than 5 min. To the food, they have great oysters bar and good selection of seafood and fresh catch of the day. We opted for the seafood cioppino and grilled rock fish with 2 sides. The cioppino is pretty bland. The tomatoes base sauce is not robust enough. It was served with a slightly burned toast. The grilled rock fish was good. Enough flavors and fresh. Okay to try it once. read more

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We were lured in here by the restaurant month menu which looked very lavish and turned out to exceed our expectations!! It started by getting there early to get a good parking space in their dedicated parking area. We were warmly welcomed because we had made a reservation We chose a nice large booth by the window with a view through the fish balls out to the street. Our waiter. Major, immediately showed up and he was very cordial and welcoming. We had a few questions which he answered in detail. I got a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. They have several varieties, so it was fun to choose one. We looked over the restaurant month menu which is a three course meal for $45! Quite a bargain these days! We both chose the clam chowder to start with. I chose from the seafood specials of the day and there were several to choose from. I chose the prawn special which came with two sides. I got corn relish, and the sweet potato fries. My friend got the chimichurri steak with coleslaw and brussels sprouts we even ordered our dessert ahead because he wanted the Key lime pie and I favored the flourless chocolate cake. We sat and chatted for just a few minutes before our clam chowder came out. It was rich and delicious. Just the right amount of liquid for a soup and just the right amount of clams in the soup so that the flavor was an unctuous seafood broth. The next items to arrive were the entrées. My prawns, or should I say prawn, because it was one large prawn split in half and grilled, had a beautiful presentation with fries and sauces and little side dishes. My friends chimichurri steak was nice and tender, neither too rare nor too well done. His brussels sprouts added a piquant note to the meal. We really enjoyed catching up because we hadn't seen each other in almost 2 months over the holiday season. This threse course feast was a chance to unwind and talk about all the events in our lives. Our last course was the desserts. The Keylime pie made a quick appearance! The flourless chocolate cake swam in caramel sauce with ice cream on the side! This really was a feast for the ages! Restaurant Month is only the month of January, so I encourage everyone to get out there and try Lure. read more

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The people who served us were ALL friendly, helpful, and prompt. Our waiter (I think she's called LJ) was extra considerate & thoughtful! The restaurant itself is well designed and beautiful. We enjoyed the warm sourdough before the meal, and the soup with our meal. He had sand dabs fried crispy on the bottom - yum! I had ono with an awesome mango salsa (btw, when she says the fish is cool inside, believe it). It's our anniversary so we wanted someplace special. Mission accomplished! read more

This is our second visit at Lure Fish House we like to sit at the oyster bar, it was happy hour today from 3 to 6 with plenty of options from oysters to crabcakes and biscuits. Staff is friendly talkative at the oyster bar which is cool bc you watch staff shuck oysters read more

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Let me just say this place is fabulous and worth it! Everything was amazing from walking in to leaving - the decor is beautiful and tables are comfy and the service was top knot notch. I was alone and wanted a certain table and they let me choose without hesitation which was so accommodating and started off the experience well. The waitress was lovely and had great suggestions and amazing service. She was classy and sweet taking care of every detail. Now the food! Bread amazing! Clam chowder was on point - great flavor and consistency. The fish' okay so I got the halibut and it was pacific caught and perfectly cooked with just the right amount of flavor. The dill tartar sauce I thought was odd and then I tasted it and really just well done chef! Bravo! With the fish there were two sides and the chowder was one and for the other I selected the sautéed spinach and it was perfect! All of the flavors were spot on and I couldn't have been happier! I asked for extra bread because my friend was sick in the car and they were so sweet and didn't hesitate! I had also ordered the tuna ceviche to go and wow that was my dinner after a long drive up the coast. Tuna ceviche was perfect and on point loved the homemade toasters wow! Just thinking about it makes me want to drive back just for dinner! Don't walk run and enjoy every bite! Thank you for an amazing lunch and doing good fish! read more

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The service was excellent. Ambiance was classy and relaxing. We ordered a mix of food and everything was outstanding. Had the mix grill, sand dabs, and fish and chips. Wine selection was excellent. The locally produced Albariño we had paired well with our meal. 10/10. We will return next time we are in town. read more

Lure Fish House - Mixed grill, clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Private parking available, wonderful staff, clean and shipshape decor, and delicious food. Our party, 6 adults and 2 children, dined outdoors on the patio. I had the amazing Ahi Poke Bowl. Hoping to revisit again when nearby. read more

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Great happy hour menu. Went over for some local oysters and appetizers before walking the street market around the corner. The waitress went above to help us celebrate a birthday. Loved the outdoor seating area. read more

Lure Fish House - Oysters, tuna ponzu and shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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This place holds a very special place in my heart! I took my dad to San Luis Obispo on our first flight (hehe I'm a pilot) and we chose this place for a late lunch/early dinner. This restaurant is extremely modern, and very delicious! I highly recommend coming here and trying anything off their menu! We ordered oysters and I ordered a glazed salmon bowl. IT WAS DELICIOUS! Their drinks look amazing also but can't drink since I had to fly us back. I will always remember this place since it was the first restaurant I was able to FLY my dad to and we had such a great time. The service here was also highly rated, everyone was so nice and was worth the money to come here! I would say parking can be slim here because the lot is very small for the location and street parking gets full quickly when it's a popular time for dinning. I highly recommend checking this place out and if you flew into SBP, take the 2 hour complimentary crew car here! read more

Lure Fish House - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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It had been quite awhile since we last dined at Lure. Tasteless food now! The crab cakes tased like cardboard! No pineapple in the coleslaw. So today we went to Morro Bay for lunch. Delicious crab cakes there. I guess you need to drive closer to the ocean to good seafood! Lesson learned. Kathleen H. San Luis Obispo read more

Arrived on time for our 5 p.m. reservation. Although the place was only 25% full, they decided we should have a table next to the bathroom door. We asked for a change and, after passing by a number of great places to be seated, we were placed in another less than desirable spot. We left rather than ask for another change. Oblivious is the word that comes to mind. read more

We had the absolute best time at Lure Fish House during our recent visit to SLO. It was a spontaneous dinner outing over Labor Day weekend, and despite the restaurant being packed (understandably so), the staff went out of their way to accommodate us with two bar seats, which we thoroughly enjoyed. From the moment we sat down, we were in excellent hands. Our bartender, Lucas, made us feel completely taken care of. He was not only attentive but incredibly knowledgeable--offering thoughtful recommendations and even fine-tuning our cocktails to match our tastes. That kind of personal touch really stood out. We started with a dozen oysters and couldn't have been happier. Each one was incredibly fresh and flavorful, but the Love Shucks from Maine were real standouts. We followed that with the miso-glazed sea bass skewers, which were perfectly cooked and beautifully plated. There was a minor hiccup with the kitchen running out of one of the entrees, but the way the staff handled it was so gracious and kind--it honestly wasn't even an issue. They were incredibly apologetic, even though we were enjoying ourselves so much we hadn't even noticed the delay. I had the sesame-seared ahi tuna, which was beautifully done, and my husband had the sand dabs--both dishes were delicious from the first bite to the last. We finished the night with a slice of key lime pie that I'm still thinking about--it might be the best I've ever had. Beyond the food and drinks, which were phenomenal, what really left an impression was the atmosphere and hospitality. The space is lively but welcoming, perfect for a relaxed night out or a special date night. We left feeling genuinely cared for and already made plans to return--with family this time, because we've talked about it so much they need to experience it for themselves. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Asparagus had grill marks but was completely raw and inedible. Seared ahi was grey/brown in the center and totally flavorless. Extremely disappointing. Took one bite and didn't eat more. Actually spit it into my napkin. read more

We had seven people in our group. Every single person was super happy with their choice of meal. Our group also had 3 trays of oysters of various types and calamari. We sat outside in the patio area with heat lamps on. Our server was "Major" and he was awesome! He offered to take our photo and that was a nice gesture for our event. read more

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Service quality of food amazing delicious definitely recommend going there I'll definitely be revisiting again

Been here a handful of times sampling the menu. Everything is delicious. They have great happy hour as well. Really nice place with a chill vibe. Servers are excellent as well as all the food and drinks. read more

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Went for lunch on a Saturday. Got seated right away and quick service. The Bloody Marys were a top bloody for us ever. Oysters were great! We also got the calamari and the tuna crudo. read more

Lure Fish House - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

We just enjoyed another delish Lure dinner in SLO tonight. Best (thick & creamy) clam chowder I've had in a longtime. Sally's sand dabs are a favorite dish. Key lime pie dessert is pretty heavenly. Four very happy diners. Thank you Matt and thank you Tatum. read more

Came here based on a locals rec and we are so glad we did! The decor was cute and the staff were all so friendly. Our waiter Luca was the best, gave great recommendations on the food, and was super friendly. The drinks were good but a bit strong, with a bit too much fruit in them. All of the food was delicious! We tried two types of oysters, both great. The Caesar salad was delicious, and I had the lobster roll which was great! My partner had the sea bass, parm potato patty, and brussel sprouts which were all really good. Super good food and a fun night out. We will def be visiting again next time we are in town. read more

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Another terrific night at Lure Fish House. We regularly visit the Ventura location so we tried their newest location in SLO.... and ...... just what we expected. Delicious Salmon and Tequilla Lime Pasta! Dog friendly, so our corgi "Jeffery" was the celebrity for the staff, who were so kind and friendly. The patio was fun, decorated fresh and relaxing. Service was up to par and couldn't be happier. We'll be back very soon! read more

Lure Fish House - Seafood Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

The bar area is lively if you want more of a social environment, but if you want a quieter atmosphere you can sit in the booths or table. They have an oyster bar that is really cool and you can see all the fresh choices available. My husband raved about his oysters. My son had the salmon and he said it melted in his mouth. I had shrimp tequila pasta and it was really, really good. Full of flavor! I also had a roasted blueberry margarita and it was full of flavor, not too sweet. Will be back to this place! read more

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