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.

I came in right as they opened and the team was still having a meeting but the manager made sure to…read moregreet me and turn on the music. I like the colors chosen for this lounge. Kind of a dark green and gold, Gastropub vibe. However, the taxidermy animals and the wall decor is low-end and kind of cheesy. - I ordered the tacos and they were delicious! I think going there for happy hour is a great idea considering the prices are affordable and the food is really good. I also appreciated the complementary club soda while I waited for my order. My check was delivered in a vintage book which I thought was a creative way to present the check. - The bartender was clearly perturbed that I was there at opening. She started out friendly and then as things went on, she became withdrawn, short and cold. I was celebrating my birthday so, I didn't let it bother me. I do appreciate that the to-go containers are environmentally friendly. Thank you for supporting the environment.

strong drinks and good service…read more I get the dirty shirley It's really good, would recommend

This place rulez! Reasonable drinks, friendly bartenders and accessible jukebox and questionable…read moreatmosphere made my Valentines Day way less lonely!

It's always an awesome, lively & colorful experience at nightcap…read moreEric, Picasso & Soph are so impressive team behind the bar. The greatest artesenal drinks in SLO! Super happy chill vibe / always leave smiling

Went to nightcap with a group of five on a wet and windy Saturday night recently. We were…read moreimmediately seated in a plush and semi private booth near the door with curtains providing partial concealment. The space is dimly lit but wonderfully decorated and curated. We were helped initially by Austin, who is a very fun and interactive member of the Nightcap team. The drinks were carefully crafted and delivered with friendly banter from Austin. Later, we decided to head over to Granada Bistro on the other side of the hotel to to get a table for dinner. The host let us know all their tables were reserved but if we wanted to wait for about 30 minutes they would work to create some space for us. Meanwhile they offered to continue drink service for us in their waiting area. Next thing I knew we were being whisked back over to Nightcap and Austin was back letting us know that he'd be taking care of us and our dinner orders. He sat us right back in the corner booth we had before we left, even though it was busy at that time. The meals were delicious, the drinks heavenly, and the service prompt and cheeky, just the way we prefer it. Thank you Austin and Grenada for a wonderful evening. We will return.

Friday night dinner at SLO can't get any better than a jalapeno mac n cheese with chicken loaded…read morenachos. The mac was very cheesy and really spot on, it's got some bacon pieces that gave it a crunchy bite here and there. We also tried the chicken tortilla soup which was equally good and the arugula salad was refreshing. They have a small outdoor seating where we grabbed a seat. Will def recommend.

Adding my kudos for this lovely little pub tucked away on a side street in downtown SLO…read more I love a good pub with good pub food, good pub atmosphere, and good pub people. This is that. We had tasty loaded tots, a wonderful local IPA, a very nice server, and a great dinner. Cheers!

Stopped by High Bar on a Monday for their half-off pizza deal and was really impressed. I've been…read moreto Piadina several times and thought I'd tried it all, but finally gave the Maui Wowie a shot (pineapple, pepperoni, and jalapeños), which usually isn't my favorite combo. The flavors actually worked so well together! We also ordered the fries, which are always great, but the pizza was definitely the best value. The blueberry mojito and the highbar spiked lemonade was amazing too, super refreshing and something I'd definitely come back for. Great food, good vibes, and a great deal on Mondays!

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.

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!

Everything was fantastic and fun! Such a fun college town and the restaurant fits right inread more

This is our go-to spot every time we're in San Luis Obispo for the weekend. The food is…read moreconsistently great, and the drinks never disappoint! My personal favorites are the Jalapeño Egg Burger and the Carnitas Tacos--I usually pair them with one of their light craft beers or a margarita. My wife loves the Avocado Egg Rolls and always goes for the Blackberry Seltzer when it's available. What really sets this place apart, though, is the atmosphere and the service. We somehow end up in the same section every visit, and Haley is hands down the best server we've had. She's always attentive, friendly, and makes us feel genuinely welcome every time. Finney's definitely made a great hire with her. We always look forward to coming back!

i'm shocked that this place has only 3.5 stars, are you kidding me?? not only the best bar in SLO…read morebut maybe my favorite bar ever. staff is great, drinks are affordable, the people are amazing, and the live house band (who play every thursday i believe?) are incredible. it's always a hoot here and whether socializing or sitting back and listening the tunes, you can't beat it. also shoutout to noelle the photographer, she was amazing and takes some dang good pictures for their socials. thank you!

If you want a simple drink after a day of work, great place. If you want a nice place, probably not…read morefor you. Definitely a dive bar. Clean or unique wouldn't be my description. Not sure how they describe it as an Irish bar when it has a British flag on wall inside.

Wow is a good start rating this place. I've walked by it numerous of time and only checked the menu…read moreonce a while back. It's one of those things where you don't know what you want but every menu all looks the same. We finally tried it out for dinner after a weekend in the wine country. The restaurant is right in the heart of downtown SLO next to the park and riverwalk. We had an early reservation at 6 on a Saturday and let me say the place was packed. The outside patio was completely full which was nice to see. Checking in was easy with the hostess. All was sweet and made it fast and simply and we were seated right away without having to wait for the whole party to arrive. Menu wise, a bit of everything but they specialized in paella's. And that was had. Our waitress Kaitlin was the sweetest. Right from the start, she was a major doll. Made sure we were taken care of throughout the whole dining experience. Started off with a bottle of red for the table. A good selections from their menu. Then a few small shared plates for the table. An order of the bacon wrapped dates, Brussels sprouts, Peruvian shrimp ceviche and the gambas al ajillo. First off the dates, very tasty with salty and sweet. A good bite size with about 6 piece. Then the ceviche, nice chunks of shrimp with all the trimming. Cucumber, red onions, tomatoes , avocado, cilantro and chips. Then you have the sprouts which is pretty self explanatory. Roasted to a nice crisp with golden raisins and almonds. Pretty decent and delicious. Lastly the gambas, sautéed shrimp in paprika garlic and white wine sauce with a Parmesan slice of sourdough bread. Everything was delicious and a good start to an amazing meal. I do recommend the starters. For our entree, even though we started off with loads of the shared plates. The mains all looked amazing. Clearly we had to have the paella which they're known for. There were couple options in them but we opted for the mix which was a combination of the seafood and meat paella. Let me say it was massive and clearly more than enough for four of us. The nice big chunks of seafood and meat which they did not skimp on. The flavors and the whole combination of everything together, chefs kiss. It was pretty massive as well. Of course we couldn't just stop there, we also had the lamb chops with frites. Cooked perfectly and very tasty. The hanger steak with chimichurri sauce accompanied by roasted potatoes and sautéed broccolini. That dish was excellent and steak was cooked perfectly. Lastly, I believe it was one of their specials the sea bass. A nice thick and flaky piece of fish on top of a red sauce of tomatoes, olives. The flavor was excellent and worth it. The food was excellent and it was a surprise when there were leftovers. We may have over done it with the extra entrees after seeing the massive platter of paella. But every dish was excellent and worth it. The service was great with everyone involved. Friendly staff and excellent customer service. The food and wine were great. The whole dining experience was top notch and greatly enjoyed. We will definitely be back. At least we know about the paella now...lol... A must and highly recommend. Too full to even looked at the dessert menu.

We were in San Luis Obispo and were walking around downtown to find the most enticing restaurant to…read moredine at. After checking out around half a dozen options, we decided on Luna red as the ambiance looked amazing and the menu had options for all the picky eaters in our group. We got seated outdoors and they had sufficient number of patio umbrellas to shelter us from the afternoon sun. The outdoors was really beautiful, they had plenty of greenery and it was like a tropical paradise. We got a lot of appetizers to share, they have options to order 4, 6 or 10 tacos. We got 10 start off with. I personally got a paella as it has been forever since I had it. *brussel sprouts- 4.5/5- one of the better versions of brussel sprouts I have had in a while, they were beautifully roasted, they retained their character but at the same time were delicious instead of tasting too healthy. *fingerling potatoes-4.5/5- potatoes tend to be tasty any which way they are cooked. The standout in this version was the finger licking sauce it was doused in. *paella- 4.5/5- I got the chicken paella. It came with a soft jammy egg. The dish had 75% protein and about 25% rice. The rice at the bottom was nicely crisped up. The chicken was in large chunks but surprisingly non funky and wonderfully flavored. I stole some of the sauce from the tacos to amp up this dish further. 4.5 for the food, rounding up for the good vibes and great ambiance!

What a great place to drop into. Head over on St. Patrick's Day for the best time SLO has to…read moreoffer. On New Year's Eve, McCarthy's is the place to be if you want to participate in a New Year countdown on Dublin time.

McCarthy's is our local dive bar! I say dive bar with everything that comes with it, which you can…read moreread about the other reviews. They're kind enough to allow a local Autism benefit to take place on their outdoor patio. Crawtism benefits kids with autism. Our local founder Michael McGee has been hosting it for 19 years Many of the people that attend were participants in the late great San Luis Obispo Mardi Gras festival, so there's a lot of camaraderie. There were also a lot of new faces students and locals who have taken up frequenting McCarthy's. The food was hot and earthy, a great Jambalaya served in bowls. The crawfish was the star of the show, with the rosy red beasties arriving hot from the pot, steamed and juicy. Corn, potatoes, and bread came with the crawfish. It was fun to watch the attendees learn to eat the little crustaceans, everyone expressing their delight in the seafood. This was truly a wonderful celebration with a great heart and soul. We're looking forward to celebrating many more years in the future!