Waited over an hour for literally a cup of chowder and chips and guac. If it wasn't for the fact that I didn't have anywhere else to be and that my kids needed to stretch their legs during a long road trip, we would have left after 30 mins of waiting. When I asked about my order (three times) I just kept being told it's almost ready. Finally I said they needed to get my food because I was done waiting. I honestly don't understand what took so long. The restaurant wasn't that busy. Cave three stars. The entertainment from my kids and the food was good. read more

The vibes at OLD SLO at the Cape are great. Their food is pretty tasty. My wife loves their sweet potato fries. Service is always friendly. They have a big screen projector outside and locals love to come and watch the game, have a beer and play some corn hole. We love to come in the evening and lounge by one of the fire pits with a beer, fries and burger. It's the simple things that bring joy you know? read more

Great food & family friendly place to stop. We love their fish & chips. you can't go wrong with the warm lobster roll w butter & lemon. Also loved it was Dog friendly. The guac was pretty tasty my baby enjoyed that a lot. Can't wait to go back and try their bbq. Love the outdoor patio with fire pits. Service was quick & friendly!! read more

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I'm very confused as to what is going on with this place. I went once about a year ago with my in-laws when it was owned by the previous owner. There were not many people there but our food took over an hour, when it did arrive it was good. The staff refunded our entire order because it took so long. I came back last weekend (new owners), there weren't many people there for Saturday but it still took about 40 minutes for two dishes. There were other families who appeared to be waiting a similar amount of time. When the food did arrive, mine was partially cooked and not edible. The staff apologized and refunded our order, but as any parents knows - waiting over 40 mins for food with a toddler will really ruin your day. Even a place with a mediocre play area. The bathroom needed attention (too gross to describe), there was no ice in the machine, server did not bring napkins or silverware and there were none to be found anywhere. We're obviously not coming back again but seriously what is going on here? It's not just me after looking at other reviews. I did notice that some customers who arrived got their food immediately. Mostly ones who were also ordering beers. This is 100% a management and owner problem, staff can't work without resources. If you're visiting (especially with kids) I recommend takeout from Zorro's or Shell Beach Brewhouse and take it to the picnic tables at Dinosaur Caves park. read more

So since we originally were coming here, things have changed. I know before they had other things on the menu, but when this business sold, some of those things were not on the menu anymore. But some of the same items were actually different. One of the things that I don't like is that I couldn't swap the fries out for coleslaw, even if I paid extra. I also couldn't swap out the fries for mac & cheese, even if I paid extra. I just don't eat fries. So I had to buy multiple things which is OK. But then when I tried the fries, they were really bad. I feel like the oil wasn't changed quite often. I kind of felt like the fish was in the same place really super greasy and old oil. My boyfriend ordered a lobster roll and he remembers getting a small container of butter to dip it in. That's no longer. So the price just keeps going up and up on these lobster rolls. I think they are now over 25 each? So the mac & cheese was kind of just a bunch of butter noodles with a clump of cheese in the middle. The cheese wasn't around the pasta. It was just a dried up clump in the middle. I don't know what kind of cheese it was, but it was really hard to spread around the noodles. It just stayed in the clump. So I pulled the clump out and ate most of the noodles. I didn't get a picture of the macaroni and cheese because it came out way after our other food came out. We make a big effort to go here because we have to get in our car from the hotel to drive here. Pack up the dog.. Instead of walking to many of the other restaurants along the way. If we had Uber it, it would probably be way too expensive. So I don't think we're going to make the effort to come here anymore. read more

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Great outdoor seating. Got the chips with guac and also some carnitas nachos. The nachos had a lot of meat. I wish it had more cheese, but it was sufficient. The guac had a creamy savory taste. It took a while for the food to arrive, so that would be my only complaint read more

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I hadn't been here in a while until tonight. The food quality is great and it's also a very good value. And kids eat free which was a huge bonus for us. Great selection of drinks on tap! read more

We stopped by on a Sunday evening and were very happy we did! They have a variety of seating area s on the patio with fire pits and heaters, some j door seating and a huge kids play area, which we found as we were leaving but will definitely be back next time we're in town with kids. The staff were super friendly and helped turn on heaters plus gave great food recommendations. They have a variety of beer and wine options to choose from. I loved the lobster roll and clam chowder- both delicious. My husband enjoyed his burger. We also split dessert with friends and both the brownie and strawberry shortcake were amazing!! We'll definitely be back next time we're in town. We were there near closing so it was pretty empty but I imagine this is a place you can hangout all day when the sun is out! read more

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I'm reluctant to leave a review because this is a hidden gem away from the crowds at Pismo and Avila!! Had the seared ahi tacos. Fantastic!!! read more

This place is a solid 5 stars! The Yelp score is not reflective of the new ownership (the Old SLO folks). We had claw meat lobster rolls and they were the real deal. Cold with mayo or warm with drawn butter and grilled lemon. Authentic lobster roll bread. Fries were perfection. Cute patio, some indoor seating (wooden banquette benches and a few tables) and two parking lots. You can also take a nice stroll down a few blocks to the oceanfront. We want to return for happy hour and try some of the shareable snacks. Great service from Haley! read more

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I have loved it here since it was the cape cod eatery and it's only gotten better with the addition of the barbecue! read more

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It was okay. I think it would have been better if they allowed the dressing on the salad marinate more and had cilantro rice instead. The service was okay. The server didn't really know too much about the food. And the white table with the fire in the middle was pretty but it was dirty when I got there. read more

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We visited Old SLO at the Cape for our son's birthday. We loved the laid back atmosphere, the service was attentive and friendly and the food was delicious! We love that this spot is pet friendly! read more

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Came in after arriving in Pismo for a few days. Wasn't busy at all and we almost changed our minds. We are so glad we didn't . The food was amazing and Yesa was great! You won't be disappointed. The lobster roll, poke bowl was a 10/10. Please don't sleep on that Granny cake though you will definitely be back for more. Definitely gonna try to get Granny's recipe. read more

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We dine in here all the time, especially during happy hour! The service is always exceptional! A special shoutout to Yesa for always going above and beyond to make every visit enjoyable. He's friendly, attentive, and truly makes us feel welcomed each time we come in. Great food, great atmosphere, and outstanding service...highly recommend! read more

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My ahi sandwich was soo good... my husband had the lobster roll which was good but not as good as DC. The reason for the low review, they brought my husbands roll out 15 min before mine.. I noticed others with the same issue. If they can get good timing figured out it would be awesome. read more

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Very helpful staff, kids eat free Monday thru Thursday, and theres a sandbox and mini golf area for kids. read more

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will be returning again soon! This place was amazing and the food was 10/10. We had the western bbq burger and it was literal perfection. Grateful for the kind workers too. read more

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Disappointing: tilapia in the fish tacos, strange unusual chowder, even salad didn't work. Staff untrained, ordering was not easy, drinks came well after the food. When the hotel owner was silent about this place I should have listened read more

We were excited to see this place taken over by Old Slo BBQ as that is one spot we like to go to in town. Hadn't been here before the change of ownership, so can't comment on that part. The layout is great, so much outdoor space and the giant sandbox with the windmill is great for kids. Our daughter was having a blast. The patio was nice too since we could sit with our dog. Service wasn't great, but it worked. We ordered the Surf n Turf wrap to share and that was a good decision since it was quite large. I was skeptical about it working well, but it was a nice balance of flavors. Probably a bit too saucy, but still good even though it got a bit messy. Fries were good, nice and crispy but fluffy inside. Pretty neat place, looking forward to coming back again. read more

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Tri-tip sourdough sandwich is to die for. Clam chowder is to live for. And beautiful 80s background music with outdoor beautiful seating and breeze. It's really a perfect day with our family! read more

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We had dinner here. I had fish and chips. My husband had the pork tacos with bacon and jalapeño and bacon. We also had the fresh baked brownie with vanilla ice cream!! The food was amazing!! The staff was very friendly and helpful! Cute beach restaurant!! We will be back! read more

MEAT ONLY - Pork Ribs were extremely over salted my husband couldn't even tolerate them and we ended up throwing them away. Clam chowder was also extremely over salted and again my husband threw away. It was a big disappointment especially since we spent over $70 on our meal. The Mac n cheese was decent but a bit overcooked and not flavorful at all. Luckily it was my 11 month old's meal so she didn't mind. I got the surf n turn which was decent but also a tad too salty, but more tolerable than the ribs and chowder. The onion rings were okay, but were a bit soggy and bland. I don't usually post reviews but I was very bummed about our experience with their food. Will not be purchasing from this restaurant again. I felt very bad for my husband who was really looking forward to some ribs...definitely a thumbs down unfortunately. read more

Very disappointed in the fish & chips. The two pieces of "fish" were hardly larger than the fish sticks found on grocery store shelves. They contained more batter than actual fish. Further, the fries were horrific. Our servings both had fries that came from an old and cold batch mixed in with some fries that were more recently cooked but had still been sitting around for a while. We considered sending the meals back but decided it wasn't worth the hassle. We were not that impressed by the ambiance either. The outdoor tables are street side and it is not an appealing area. BOTTOM LINE: We would not go back. There are much better options nearby. read more

Has outdoor dining seating; some had shade and others had fire to help with the cold. Friendly employees and helped accomidate to our needs read more

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Parents - this is the place for squirmy littles. There is a wonderful sandbox / toy area, putting green, and corn hole. Sandbox areas is fully gated (see image). I don't have to worry about a kid running into the parking lot! Food is great too. If you're not a fan of seafood, don't worry! They also have what seems like the full menu from Old SLO BBQ. Best yet? Kids eat free Monday - Thursday! And appetizers are $4 2-5pm. A win, win! We tried the ahi nachos (raw fish...poke style!), hamburger sliders, chicken quesadilla, and brownie sundae. The chef on shift (11/24) was very personable and friendly. We felt very welcome and well taken care of! When the clock hit 5pm, patio lights lit up the place. It felt magical for the kids. If it's chilly out, they have many outdoor heaters, as well as some inside seating. We left well fed & happy! read more

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One of the best Sunday brunches in the area. Must try the homemade biscuits, linguica scramble, and the waffle is ridiculous! read more

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Fun spot to relax. New owner, new menu. I'm celiac so I always am asking about sauces and food prep due to cross contamination. Our server Remy was on it! She spoke to the kitchen and they steered me to the Ahi poke bowl. I'm so happy to have another Shell Beach spot to enjoy with a great atmosphere, good music, and pretty lights at night. Fun Happy hour also 3-5. read more

I'm surprised at some of these reviews because we had a great experience. I ordered the surf n turf wrap and my son got the chicken quesadilla. Which was free! Kids ate free that day which was a pleasant surprise. It was a huge quesadilla with tons of chicken. The service was great and the food was delicious. If I lived in south county I'd go there all the time. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Went with my family for lunch today. Came right as they say they open online and was told they aren't open until 11:30. We sat down at one of the open seatings to wait for them to open. There was food on the ground, dirty dishes sitting in bins. It looked as it hadn't been cleaned from the night before. Once it was open, we ordered our meals. Though the sign says kids eat free they tried to charge us for the kids meals. When we corrected them, they did adjust it to be correct. Menu online is different than inside and the price is not the same as well. Food was good. I got the ahi nachos and fried fish. The nachos were SPICY and they gave a lot of the ahi. The fried fish was less impressive but still good. I really wish the beer wall would come back because that used to be an amazing feature my husband and I loved about that place. My husband says the men's restroom is in bad shape. The women's was nothing as bad though. read more

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We ordered the tri tip sandwich. I requested the bread to be grilled like garlic bread. The cashier asked if I wanted Parmesan on it as well. But of course! I think I asked if it could be medium rare. Sure enough that's how it was delivered. It was the best tri tip we've had lately. It's been through a few iterations but I'll come back for the sandwich. read more

Again with the counter only order. Very disappointed. Food was overly expensive for the portion size. Beer, Cider, Seltzer, wine selection was ok. Mostly outdoor seating however when you order you close your tab immediately so to reorder any beverages you need to go stand in line again. Food was bland with no seasoning. The concept of bbq and fish is interesting but the overall execution just fell flat. Hiring one or two more to provide table service would definitely increase sales of at least beverages which are the highest profit margin! Overall just meh. read more

Very good food. Very good service and fun atmosphere! Stopped in for a bite in our last day in SLO and so glad we did. The trip tip was tender and flavorful and just right amount of smokiness. Also enjoyed the ahi sandwich and a top notch burger! read more

The best experience ever! The beer and wine selection is top tier ! I'm not a beer/seltzer drinker but they let me sample one. That to me always speaks volume. The service was great and speedy. The location was beautiful I've been to the SLO location but this one tops it! We will definitely be back again read more

Old SLO at The Cape has the most ambient patio dining for day or evening on the Central Coast. Its menu selection can't be beat, with food for all tastes and an atmosphere of casual elegance. read more

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Best clam chowder I've ever had! Homemade bread bowl so crispy and delicious. Lobster roll to die for served with homemade fries. Restaurant was super clean inside and out friendly service staff. I would absolutely recommend this over splash cafe which used to be my favorite. Clam chowder is much better and without the lines around the block!!! Decent prices lobster was under 30 and the clam chowder in the bread bowl was about 13. There is a nice kids play area with an old boat and a sand pit. Very family friendly read more

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Atmosphere was nice, food was good but went there for the pulled pork and they were out. They had only one person working so it was extremely slow, no ice for the fountain drinks. read more

What a Fun & Yummy stop! Chips and Guac and desserts to die for Kinley says "It's the best dessert I have had in my life" read more

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We ordered the lobster rolls based on it being a favorite but what a let down! The lobster roll was so dry. The fries were tastier than the lobster. Good thing the clam chowder was edible. read more

Food was absolutely spectacular, found this spot while traveling up from LA and I already miss the food. They were rolling out a new menu item called salmon sliders and they were so tasty and flavorful. I also got a bowl of clam chowder which I upgraded with the corn and shrimp my first time trying it that way and it was delicious! My BF got the burger and I got the Lobster Mac both were 10/10 in our book! Definitely consider checking them out if you're ever in Pismo :D read more

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