I love the concept behind this restaurants. I'm always a fan of variety and their menu being…read morestructured around combing small items like sliders, sides, and salads is perfect for me. I opted to do a trio with the bahn mi, tip o' Argentina, and the garlic fries. The food was good I forgot to take a picture! The tip o' Argentina was solid with the garlic aioli and the chimmichurri perfectly complimenting the steak and the lettuce and tomato adding a little bit of freshness. The buns they use for all of their sliders are soft, slightly sweet, and don't fall apart while you're eating. The Bahn Mi was even better. I love pork but was a little skeptical about pulled pork on a slider riffing on the flavors of a bahn mi. To my surprise and delight, it tasted just like grilled Vietnamese pork, which was perfectly complimented by the fresh and pickled veggies and surprisingly hot jalapeño. Finally, I got the garlic fries which were a massive portion, crisp, and very garlicky. Everything was good and with such a large and customizable menu, I'd definitely return if I was in the area again. I also want to give a shout out to the bartender, Kelsey. I sat at the bar and her service was attentive and she was very knowledgeable about the menu. We got the opportunity to chat for a bit and I loved her vibe, so definitely consider sitting at the bar if you're dining solo or with a friend.

I loved this place! You can mix and match to create your own meal, which I think is awesome. Can't…read moredecide? Not to worry, get the Trio and pick 3 things. 3 different sliders, sure! A slider, a salad, and a brussels sprouts side, no problem! As a person who likes variety, I thought it was a great menu. Of course, the menu is not the only part of the restaurant. Service was great, parking was easy (once we found the place - our GPS had us go to a different parking lot first), and the food tasted good. Would love to go again, would seek it out if I'm in town again.

Yum! First time at this spot and had to try the gyro pizza. It met the hype and reviews. It was…read moreflavorful, cheesy, and tender pieces of gyro meat. The shawarma pita sandwich was also bomb. The chicken was well seasoned and juicy. Gotta try the kabobs, garlic sauce, and rice next time. This one is a keeper.

This was the perfect spot for a quick, casual bite. The service was friendly, welcoming, and…read moreefficient, and the food came out fresh and surprisingly fast. tip: check out the back fridge before placing your order they have a great selection of beverages worth browsing. The restaurant has an open, spacious layout that makes it comfortable whether you're stopping in for a quick meal or staying a little longer. Overall, a great experience with good food, fast service.

Loved the Rosita and Fizzy Lifting pitchers! Delicious and refreshing in the summer! Absolutely…read morerecommend! Our server was awesome too and, sitting outside, it was a great experience.

Went to happy hour at Luna Red on their patio. Wonderful setting if you enjoy a shady outdoor…read moreexperience next to the creek. The tacos are amazing along with the nachos! Drinks are always a surprise. Make sure to duck when you're navigating all the outdoor umbrellas! Cost is up there $$$ so order wisely. The food is wonderful Anna fresh. Overall: B+

My experience at Kiko's Restaurant was exceptional from start to finish. Peruvian cuisine has…read morealways been one of my favorites, and Kiko's only made me love it even more. Kiko and the entire staff were incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely made us feel at home. We sat on the beautiful patio, which created the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing meal. Following Kiko's recommendations, we tried several dishes, including the Ceviche SLO, Scallops Parmesan, Shrimp Causa, Pulpo de Olivo, and Arroz con Mariscos. Every single dish was beautifully prepared, fresh, and absolutely delicious. It's hard to pick a favorite because they were all outstanding. I can't wait to visit Kiko's again the next time I'm in SLO. Without a doubt, it's the best Peruvian restaurant I've ever been to. If you're anywhere near San Luis Obispo, do yourself a favor and eat here--you won't be disappointed!

This place is amazing. Service is excellent and the staff acts like they are genuinely concerned…read morethat you have a good experience. But then there's the food. And then there's the pisco... I have eaten at a few Peruvian restaurants, and once upon a time even worked with a Peruvian kid whose mom cooked food out of her home for the family to sling as a side gig, so I have an idea of Peruvian food. I'm not an authority, I just have an idea. And while there are common denominators, everyone does it their own way, and Kiko's way is to lend a fine dining twist to the traditional cuisine, without feeling pretentious. The energy goes into the flavors and preparation, and every dish is unique. And then there's the pisco. I went on a dive into pisco years ago, and it never stuck. I had some fantastic stuff from the aforementioned friend's family, but I never found anything that compared, so my infatuation waned. Well, who'da thought Kiko's also distills their own pisco? I had to try it, and it was lovely. Is lovely. While pisco is its own thing, I'd analogize their pisco to a very high-end blanco tequilla- buttery smooth, a hint of vanilla, with the base flavor of the grapes forward on the palate. I liked it so much I bought a bottle. And yes- they sell their house-distilled, world-class pisco in bottles! Unfortunately I don't live in SLO, but I visit as often as I can. This place is now on my list of restaurants I must visit every time I'm in town. I left the best for last- their pisco sours are off the hook! Whatever they do to give it that textured head is crazy good.

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.