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.

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!

Silver Bar cocktail Lounge is located inside the Madonna Inn! The famous pink chairs are located at…read morethe bar, and we were lucky enough to grab some! Comfy and pink for sure! The bartenders were busy but friendly! I ordered the pink cloud; not too sweet, not bitter, just right and very enjoyable! My husband ordered a local beer called liquid candy , he said it was a typical hazy ipa. What's cool about this bar , is that you can order food from all the restaurants here ( menus for them all). We ordered the tri tip tacos, I must be honest and say they were very dry! Needed more seasoning and some kind of juice.

This bar is truly a Central Coast jewel. The classic cocktails and more. The Pink Cloud is…read moreamazing and everyone should enjoy at least one! I love that you can order food from the restaurant and eat at the bar or one of their tables with high backed padded chairs. Service is good and the cocktails are excellent. The ambience is straight Madonna Inn! Love everything from the style to the old school cocktails. Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy this classic Madonna bar. Our family has been coming here for the 30 years we've lived here.

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.

This was a great stop on a brief trip to SLO. The restaurant is small but well kept and decorated…read more Came in around 7:30 on Saturday and were seated immediately. I had the Paloma cocktail and it was well balanced and beautifully presented. The chips and salsa were good but on the smaller size - salsas were flavorful and not too spicy. The beef plate was good with a mid rare steak (how I like it). Would've liked to see more guac on the plate and there were some small squash things in the vegetable mix that were a good sr flavor addition. I was able to add tortillas to my order which helped make the plate into some tacos. Finished with some churros which were warm, a good amount of cinnamon, and came with two tasty sauces. Our server was so nice and spoke about the area and made some suggestions of places to see. They were attentive to tables too which was nice in a full busy restaurant. Would recommend!

You walk into a place like Condesa and you know pretty quickly whether it's trying too hard or if…read moreit actually gets it. This one gets it. The room is tight. Not cramped, intentional. Low light, clean lines, just enough edge to remind you that someone here has spent time in Mexico City and came back with ideas instead of souvenirs. It hums. A young crowd, good clothes, better energy. The kind of after-work spillover that feels less like the Central Coast and more like a warm night in San Jose. Carefree, a little loud, and exactly where you want to be when you are not ready to go home yet. You sit down and the first thing that hits the table is guacamole, but not the tired, over-mashed version that shows up everywhere else. This one comes alive with thick, unapologetic slabs of pork belly chicharrón. Not delicate. Not subtle. Crunch that echoes. Fat that lingers. It is the kind of bite that makes you stop mid-conversation and rethink what the rest of the meal might look like. Then the enchiladas. The mole is dark and layered, a little mysterious in the way good mole should be. It does not beg for attention, it earns it. There is depth there. Chocolate, spice, something smoky, something almost bitter in the right way. The kind of sauce that reminds you this dish has history, not just a recipe. The enchiladas suizas come in brighter and greener. Creamy without feeling heavy. Balanced. If the mole is a late-night conversation, the suizas feel like an easy laugh that turns into something more. And the drinks are where the place really shows off. A passion fruit 75 that cuts through the richness with just enough acidity and sparkle. Then a hibiscus mule that is floral, sharp, and just dangerous enough that you finish it faster than you meant to. These are not afterthoughts. They are part of the experience. That is the thing about Condesa. It understands that food and drink are not separate. They are one long conversation. It is not trying to be traditional, and that works in its favor. Too many places hide behind authenticity like it is a shield. This place moves forward. It takes what it loves about Mexico City, the energy, the layering of flavors, the confidence, and brings it here without watering it down. You leave full, a little buzzed, and thinking you should probably start going out more on weeknights.

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.

Took forever, didnt feel welcomed. Server was okay. Food was mid as hell. The rooftop is beautiful…read morethough with games and is kept very clean.

Cute place. Nicely decorated. I love the box of Lego. What…read morea great way to keep the kids entertained. Forget the kids. I was playing with it too. I liked the stainless steel cups for self serve water. We ordered the Orange cardamom latte (half sweet) and a Breakfast burrito with bacon (it comes with steak but they swapped it out with bacon for us) the server was friendly and offered us suggestions on our order. The burrito was delicious. Good enough for two people. Very hearty. Didn't love the salsa that came with it but maybe that's just me.

A little cafe that sells great coffee. Oh but wait there a kitchen. Smaller menu but very good…read moreflavors and presentations. It's in an areas with a whole lot of other food and bar selections. If ya don't want what's on their menu for food there Pleanty of other options.

Jazz night on Wednesday nights!…read more Grabbed a couple drinks upstairs before heading down for the music around 8:30. Bartenders upstairs were great and made great drinks. Sitting at the bar is a great choice for prompt service. Also a great bartenders roulette creation! Jazz night fills up QUICKLY. Music starts at 8:30 and almost every seat was taken already. Mostly a young crowd but all ages showed up and showed out.

I was denied entry solely because I have a service dog, which is discrimination under the ADA. This…read moreis the second incident with this establishment where they have discriminated against me (I want to mention my prior experience my service dog came with me and was under control at all times and we were never asked to leave, so there was no prior incident for us). On arrival, my service dog was heeling calmly and under full control while the bouncer spoke with us. Despite this, I was told I could not enter because the establishment downstairs had previously had "an incident" with a different service animal. Denying access based on a past experience with another dog is not lawful. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals may only be excluded if that specific animal is out of control or not housebroken--neither of which applied here. My dog was behaving impeccably and performing their trained tasks. Loudness, past incidents, or personal assumptions are not valid reasons to refuse a service animal. This was not a misunderstanding--it was a refusal of access based on disability. I hope management educates their staff on ADA compliance so future disabled patrons are not treated this way. I will not be spending my money here and urge others to do the same based on their discriminatory behavior.

My husband and I have officially become Taco Tuesday regulars at The Mark--and for good reason. It…read moremight seem a little unexpected to find top-tier tacos at a bar, but as self-proclaimed taco aficionados, we can confidently say these are the best tacos in San Luis Obispo. We've tried the pastor, lemon pepper chicken, carne asada, pescado, and crispy pescado--and every single one has been spot on. They actually remind me of the authentic tacos I've had in Mexico City. I've seen a few reviews mentioning rude staff, but in the eight times we've been there, everyone has been nothing but friendly and chill. Bonus points for the pool table and the live music--we love the fun, relaxed vibe. If you're serious about your tacos, give The Mark a try. You might just become a regular too.

Terrible experience with the bouncers, they get very hyped and aggressive, a power trip. Much…read morebetter bars that have no cover charge.

This place gets a bad rap, but it's honestly my favorite spot in SLO to get weird…read more Whenever I'm in town, this is my go to place for drinking/dancing. Let me tell you why. They have a great staff. From the folks working the front like Billy to the guys inside like Rick the bartender who makes awesome drinks to Wes who makes sure the place is spotless. All the times I've come here, the music has been great and my drinks were always on point. I'm particularly a fan of the DJ who plays 90s hiphop on the regular. Another plus is that they have an outdoor area where you can smoke. I don't personally partake, but the fresh air is nice after sweating your worries away on the dance floor all night. It's usually filled with college kids who do too much and end up puking or making bad decisions in a corner. Just to give you an example I'm of why the staff is on point, a couple of weeks ago I was in town with friends having a girls night out when someone tried to put a damper on our night. We were at the bar waiting for Rick to make our drinks and noticed a guy by himself babysitting a drink. A girl walked up to the bar and stood next to us. Not even a few seconds later she turns to the guy and yells at him to not touch her butt. The guy apologized and said it was an accident. I knew it wasn't. A few seconds later he does it again, this time she yelled louder and left. I was surprised she let is slide because I honestly thought she was going to clock him. My friend decided to stand next to him while she waited for her drink. And what does the guy do? He grabbed her butt too. Not okay. She told him to stop and he had the look on his face like he didn't know what was happening. You would think he'd stop, but homeboy was clearly stupid. My friend turned away and he did it again. This time around, we told Rick who then called Wes over and kicked the guy out. In summary, if you're into 90s hip hop, good drinks and appreciate outdoor areas, this place is your friend.

This place is absolutely off the wire. They are really disrespectful and offered my friend drugs…read morefor some reason. Honestly this used to be one of my favorite spots but recently it feels like they've changed and started going in a really bad direction. Please just be careful.