What went well? Everything. Fast service, cheap prices, good lookin staff, energetic announcements…read more I can go on. If I lived in slo I would be a fat hog from all the time I spent here. 10/10

I've been thinking about tri-tip since we left Fresno 15 years ago, so we came to Firestone for the…read moretri-tip as we were driving through central California. The sandwich was huge and definitely left me not wanting any sides, which is good because my sandwich didn't come with any and we didn't order any either. We took our orders to go, and they were ready fast. The restaurant looked cool, with tons of seating inside and out. Solid dinner option in San Luis Obispo.

I dropped a birthday group across the street at the Inn. I thought I'd get some dinner and watch…read morethe World Series, I wasn't the only one. "This is the place" to watch a game or three. There are screens everywhere. Giant ones, angled ones, broken ones, just kidding about the broken one...Sat at a deuce looking at three different events and my server showed up immediately. Would you like a drink? Iced tea a bit weak but not old either. Sure. This is as easy as a menu gets...wings, salads, or burgers. That's what I saw theres more there too.

Ordered through Uber Eats. Paid extra for these carrots and celery. Almost doubled the order to -…read moreyou know- cancel out the tots. Bad idea. Lemon pepper wings (mini drumsticks) were just shy of jerky. Worst $40 ever spent.

I'm in San Luis Obispo for work, and since it was my wife's birthday, she wanted to try Finney's…read moreCrafthouse. Birthday girl gets to pick, so off we went. The place was absolutely packed! I don't know if it was because of the soccer game or if it's always this busy, but that's usually a good sign. Even with the crowd, our party of six was seated almost immediately. The menu was excellent--not one of those places with ten pages of random items. It was well thought out and made it easy to choose. My wife and I both ordered the jalapeño burger (I can't remember the official name) with a side of tater tots. My son ordered the tuna, my daughter had the chicken tenders, and my nephew and niece both went with the barbecue burger. The food came out surprisingly fast, and then it was time to eat. Wow. This was easily one of the best burgers I've ever had. My wife would not stop talking about hers. Her exact words were, "This burger tastes beefy." I'm still not exactly sure what that means, but judging by how fast she finished it, I'd say she absolutely loved it. To top it all off, our amazing waitress surprised my wife with a complimentary cookie sundae for her birthday. I really wish I had caught her name. She had curly hair and glasses, and she was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. I was not impressed with their margarita flight but who cares, it was about the food. If you're looking for an incredible burger, great service, and a fun atmosphere in San Luis Obispo, Finney's Crafthouse is definitely worth the visit. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in town.

Traveled to SLO for work and checked out this place because the drinks looked delicious. When I…read moreapproached the bar, the bartender did not know what to do since he didn't have any menus. He could've asked people seated at the bar (with their menus closed) if he could take it to give it to us. Nonetheless, I waited and ordered a watermelon smash (something like that). Before even getting the drink, I got the check and closed out since I was waiting for a table. After waiting a couple of minutes, I finally got a table so I decided to close out while my drink was still getting prepared. When it came out, I took it to my table but it was not good. I told the waitress that it wasn't good and ordered a different drink and she delivered it but didn't tell me that I was going to get charged for it (and that was after I had asked if I was getting charged for it). After I told the waitress, she said she had to talk to her manager and luckily they took it off the bill. In terms of the food, it was okay. The lights were really dim so I felt as if I was eating in the dark.

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.

As someone who typically only leaves positive reviews, it's disappointing to be sharing this…read moreexperience. I downloaded Yelp specifically to provide this feedback. Bouncers working on April 10, 2026 were extremely rude and unprofessional. Instead of simply doing their job, they made unnecessary and disrespectful comments. As a business owner myself, I understand the importance of upholding rules. However, there is a clear difference between maintaining standards and failing to show basic respect to guests and this interaction reflected the latter. That kind of unprofessional behavior reflects poorly on the entire establishment. Management should take a closer look at who they have representing them at the door.

Came for the January SLO special: BOGO 50% OFF…read moreBuy any sandwich on the menu, get the 2nd half off. That's a great deal, and a great incentive for me to try out a new place. I guess they've been here for 16 years, which is impressive and the food is delicious, which explains their longevity. We had the Tri-Tip Sandwich with in-house potato salad which was delicious and a Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich (Very tender) with fries. All was fully enjoyed, excellent service super friendly. Nice amount of indoor seating and some outdoor tables as well for warmer days.

This place is totally amazing. The pulled pork is incredible and I ordered 40 pounds of it for an…read moreevent recently that is how good it is. Here today eating the platter and the sauces they offer are fantastic. They have a spicy one etc. I ate in but you can get to go too. Don't miss the potatoe salad and coleslaw. Huge menu I will want to check out the ribs on next visit. Melanie is super cool ask for her.

Why, why, why have we never dined here before?? We started…read morewith the truffle fries (hard to stop eating them), then hubs had the Napa Chicken Sandwich, and I had the Fig Burger (actual name escapes me, satisfaction level never will). Fabulous meal, so delicious. The flavors, the presentation -- off the charts. Lucas K. was the best server. Here, not here, but with perfect timing and in the perfect ratio, know what I mean? Asked the bartender if they had a good stout. He let me taste test the one they had on tap -- Ales Smith Speedway Stout (out of San Diego). Notes of chocolate and coffee.... Oh...sooo good. Went straight to my head. Do you see me complaining? We will MOST definitely be back.

I've dined at Eureka in San Luis Obispo three times, and the food has always been really good. The…read moreflavors are great and the atmosphere is super enjoyable -- it's a spot I genuinely like and want to keep coming back to. Unfortunately, the service from one particular waitress hasn't matched the quality of the restaurant. Each time we've had her, she's made us feel a bit uncomfortable certain remarks and her unwelcoming attitude. On one visit, we were left unattended for most of our stay and were only able to order appetizers before she disappeared. When she returned, she assumed we were done ordering instead of asking if we wanted anything else. As a business manager I hope the service improves because the food and vibe are definitely worth it.

1865 is one of our favorite "nice" night out restaurants. It's not a t-shirt kind of place, and the…read moreambiance is a bit more upscale. I love the prime rib on weekends, and the prime rib sandwich other days of the week. It's always cooked perfectly, super tender and seasoned just right. My vegetarian wife enjoys either the elote dip appetizer or the taquito appetizer. Both are almost meal size, and honestly, her hankering for them is often our reason for eating out here. Service is always quick, efficient, and friendly. We've never had to send a plate back! It's also a great place to bring guests from out of town. They have a full bar, but we don't drink. Bathrooms are always clean.

My myself and some friends stopped by here for a drink before dinner as we were staying next door…read moreat one of the hotels. It's a couple minutes drive from downtown but still close enough. Driving is a few minutes and walking is probably a good half hour or so depending on how fast you walk. It's located on the other end of downtown but still on the Main Street. The property itself was massive. We checked it out for a drink which they had a really nice patio. Hi top seating as well as tables. Also some of the seating had fire pits for the nice chilly night. Inside was pretty massive as well with main and up stairs seating. I believe it's also a full restaurant but we only utilized it for drinks before dinner. Menu wish did looked good but we only stick to a cocktail and some beer. Service was great and the staffs were friendly. It's was still a little early so the place wasn't that busy. Just from the cocktails, it was great. The property was nice and pretty massive. Location is quieter but still brought in a good amount of foot traffic. Now that we've been here, we know there's a place we can stop by for a meal and drink whenever we stay down in the area again.

I walked into Dave's Hot Chicken as a normal human being and walked out a changed soul. The…read morechicken? Crispy. Juicy. Life-altering. But let me talk about the REAL main character: Skylar at the register. Skylar didn't just take my order -- she curated an EXPERIENCE. The energy. The vibes. The customer service so good I briefly considered updating my résumé and applying just to be in her presence again. The food was so good I forgot my own name for a second. The seasoning slapped me across the face and said "wake up, you've been eating mid chicken your whole life." The fries were golden, the tenders were CRUNCHY, and the sauce deserves its own Netflix special. But Skylar? Skylar deserves a raise, a promotion, a statue out front, and possibly a national holiday. If Dave's ever loses her, the company will collapse within 48 hours. 10/10. 5 stars. Would risk mild to severe spice levels again just to order from Skylar. This location is officially sacred ground.

This is my first time checking out this amazing chicken restaurant…read more The store is spacious, neat, beautiful, and full of an artistic and creative atmosphere. Like so many American dreams, Dave's Hot Chicken had humble beginnings. I liked how this restaurant was presented and the storytelling was great too. After my first bite of the fried chicken, I made up my mind. I will definitely keep coming back for this addictive, crispy, and flavorful chicken tender from Dave's Hot Chicken. One negative point is that my chicken and fries were a little bit cold as my personal preference is to eat food at a hot temperature. Napoleon's shake was unique as it conquered the three major ice cream flavors in one. It is compelling. You must have the lucky charm topping because it brings good luck. We got an extra free milkshake because the staff accidentally put the Oreo instead of the Lucky Charms.