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    The Spoon Trade

    4.7 (1.1k reviews)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Lamb meatloaf
    Kristi B.

    Drew is a fantastic server, took time to chat and explain what some items are. I'd never had Tri-tip Tar Tare - and was thinking I wouldn't like raw meat, but with the amazing grilled sourdough bread, and the aoli on top, it was amazing flavor. I had the Chicken and dumplings. Not what I expected, it was more soup like than thick, but the fennel comes thru that broth, along with perfection of roasted butternut squash, and Brussels sprouts. So delicious and dumplings were not too doughy. The avacado and mushroom toast is unique and we all cut it and shared. Can't beat healthy, clean, fresh food.

    Cheesy Sourdough Bread Pudding
    Bethany W.

    A GEM of a restaurant! The Spoon Trade tops many lists, so we had to give it a try when we came to Grover Beach. It exceeded my expectations in terms of thoughtfully prepared food, top-notch service, and cozy farm-house style vibes. All the food we ordered was excellent with strong and distinct flavors and high quality made-fresh ingredient components. Loved all the sourdough bread items like the bread pudding and salad croutons that they make in their bakery. Chicken and Waffles was my favorite dish with the lovely mix of maple, rosemary, kimchi, and sourdough and the perfectly crispy chicken skin. Also loved the Kale and Cauliflower Caesar which was an exciting mix of texture and tang. Everything was good though, including the wonderfully creamy basque cheesecake. I truly can't wait to come back.

    Tyler W.

    Food was outstanding with even better customer service. Very considerate staff with any requests. All the seating options cater to all desires. Will be back to try more great menu options!

    Starting off with sourdough min loaf.
    Jessica N.

    I had the habit amandine, and it was to die for. The fish paired perfectly with the avocado, and the asparagus was almost better than the fish. My partner got the fried chicken and mashed potatoes and loved it. The hot honey was nice, and the mashed potatoes divine. They had music playing a volume you could talk over, service and speed the food came out was amazing. Basically they put the order in, cookies and we had our food.

    Melanie H.

    The spoon trade is nothing that I imagined it to be. It focuses on making everything from scratch and being farm fresh so the quality of the ingredients is definitely what you pay for. That being said, I went into it not know those things and paying a lot more than what I would prefer. The food was very rich and tasty, though, and I'm glad I gave it a try! I got the dumpling soup which was not actually dumplings but mini biscuits floating in water but honestly the broth was so rich in flavor that it added a nice balance to it! It would be cool if they actually traded spoons haha, it would add a nice touch to the place.

    Snack hour menus (food & drinks)
    Nita T.

    Visited for their snack hour (offered 4-5pm, Wed-Sun) and sat at the bar. Along with a few beers (recommend the fruity Raddler for a refreshing spritz), we tried the delectable tartare bites on toasted sourdough ($9), the crispy fried chicken tenders served with a buttermilk dipping sauce ($9), and a shortbread dessert ($13) with fresh berries & cream. Everything was delicious - I only wish there was a bit more! However, they make everything fresh in house with locally sourced ingredients and breads from their own bakery, and the prices reflect this high quality. Bar service was kind and attentive, and from the few patron around us, this seems like a casual, friendly spot where local regulars know the staff personally. Parking was easy in the lot at this hour. We'll definitely be back for dinner! (Front and side patios are both dog friendly, for those wondering!)

    Fried Bologna Sandwich
    Jessica O.

    This is my favorite restaurant in all of SLO County. The food, the service, and the ambiance are all amazing! I've gone twice & both times did not disappoint. The first time I had the chicken & waffles are they are the best I've ever had! The Fried Bologna Sandwich beats what I've had in the South. And the Cheesy Bread Pudding is FANTASTIC!! Definitely order it when you go! I can't speak highly enough of Spoon Trade. I will gladly return multiples in the future!

    Duck, mushroom, goat cheese risotto.  Lovely.
    Trish S.

    Special of the day during our December visit was duck confit, oyster mushroom, and goat cheese risotto. What?! Yes please! We ordered that, of course, along with a few other items to share. Grilled artichoke. Cheesy bread pudding. Delicious! The baby gem salad with burrata, persimmon, green goddess dressing, and a giant polenta crouton was also a big hit. I would definitely recommend everything we tried. Wonderful, creative food, combined with a comfortable atmosphere and lovely service made this a stand-out experience during our trip.

    Chicken & Dumplins were amazing!!
    Carmen Q.

    The food AND service was excellent! Talia (sp?) was so friendly and attentive to us. The sliced grilled sourdough bread app was sooo yummy. They serve it with a side of butter and a side of olive oil with pieces of roasted garlic in it. Smear it on the bread with the burrata with a sip of my sparkling and I did a little dance in my seat! The chicken & dumplins was like receiving a nice big hug from an old friend. The fried bologna sandwich did not disappoint. It was nicely Stacked and tasted great! If you like lemonade-their house made lemonade was tasty and refreshing! My only reason for not rating a 5 is because the prices were a little steep (we also ordered a burger for $$$) and I expected the wine pour to be a little more generous. Other than those minor details it was a great experience and I'd highly recommend you pay them a visit!

    Arnold Palmer, Baked Traditional Ratatouille
    Misty E.

    Ambiance is cute, the taste was awesome. $100 for 1 app, 2 meals 2 desserts and a liter of Palmer. Still seems a bit expensive for us, but the quality was good.

    Fried Bologna
    Bob B.

    We saw this place on Triple D and had to visit on our next trip here. The fried bologna sandwich with house made everything was delicious as was Ysa's cheeseburger! Oh, and those potatoes! Never had them like that before and the portions are huge! The elderberry spritz and Mexi beer were outstanding! What a great find and definitely not a dive! We'll be back next time we visit the area!

    Golden Delicousness
    Sean D.

    The menu is fun and all over the place, they serve a wide variety of scratch made food. I am told they offer different dishes during the various seasons. Currently you can get a $23 bologna sandwich with a bowl of $29 Duck Ramen Soup. The wait staff is fun and attentive. You can tell this is a family oriented establishment. On to the meal. We started with the cheese bread pudding. It was so good I am planning on trying to recreate it at home. If you are a cheese fan you MUST order this. My wife really enjoyed her kale cauliflower Cesar salad. Be aware it is a large portion. Cheese bread pudding on the other side of the spectrum is almost an individual serving, almost, it is rich so I get it. If you are a cheese head plan for small portions. I ordered the bologna sandwich, it was stacked, with layers of thinly sliced and individually fried pieces of bologna, with melted American cheese on a soft brioche bun. It is accompanied with fried cubed potatoes. For $23 I expected more fireworks. I'm glad I tried it but it is not what is going to bring me back. The Fried chicken on the other hand is as good as it gets, as a bonus feature you get a fresh, fluffy waffle. This is a large meal, big portions. The chicken is juicy and moist add the rosemary honey drizzle and salty crunch from the fried, breaded skin and boom, the perfect fried chicken. I was fortunate my buddy shared some with me. What a great pairing. Our table had the duck soup as well and I am told it was delicious and filling. The parking was easy and the ambiance is beach style with a touch of fine dining. Apparently they were featured on Triple D so their popularity has scaled. I would make a reservation. Cheers.

    The bill at the end but the presentation says it all!
    Mike H.

    This was a perfect 100! The ambiance is casual but nice, the food was amazing and the service was off the charts! We started with the grilled sourdough and I had the fried chicken while my wife had the ratatouille. Both were fantastic and we highly recommended them! If you go, I hope you have Tahlia for your server because she made great recommendations for us. If you have one night in the area, this has to be your choice!

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    Ambiance was fun, funky. Service was great and food was very good. I had the meatloaf. Chocolate cookie for desert. I'll be back.

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    Love the food here! The duck ramen is hard to beat. Every time I've come here the food and service has been excellent.

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    Can you do the snack hour/happy hour outside if you have a dog with you?

    Probably not, since you need to at the bar.

    Is Patrick there?

    Yes! He asked where you are...

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