SLO should be proud! Eureka restaurant and bar great place! Met at door immediately got seated vibe was buzzing around bar area windows all round on a busy crowded Thursday Farmers Market. Jarrod our waiter was a real gentleman He knew the best recommendations for both wine and food. As first timers we had our beloved Brussel sprouts with bacon out the gate paired with a great red! Jarrod timed his table approach perfectly we then had lettuce wraps with chicken in a great sauce and dry rubbed wings crispy (not wet sauced) with carrot, celery and blue cheese dip Excellent food, great vibe, stellar waiter and floor management making the rounds to table We're older but place had many attractive young peeps - students from Cal Poly evidently? Thank you again we'll be back read more

I've been here a few times over the years. The kitchen is open late, so they are handy for a late night drop in dining. Pretty basic menu menu - skews towards burgers and sandwiches - and they do these well. Budgets are solid - and they make great fries. Most recently had a chopped ribeye Philly - which was super tasty! We had a nice salad before dinner that was also fresh and tasty. Eureka also ha a great beer selection, and make a slew of tasty and interesting cocktails. Service can be a little hit or miss, and when they are busy (most of the time) it can get loud - but it's good for groups and odd say the kitchen is on the grove. Reluctant to give them five stars, mostly for repeatedly having mixed service. read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch with my son you can't beat $13 for a lunch of this size and quality. I had the Burger and fries while my son upgraded his Chicken club to onion rings... Still $30 for two quality lunches. Great value. Always an enjoyable clean and fun experience even with construction going on outside not a big deal. Issabella was absolutely great managing the bar and the dining room. She seemlessy handled the bar and drinks and the dining room customers. Even holding down everything she was pleasant and smiling and very professional and made for a great experience. Happy to know she will be working most Thursdays which as a new whiskey club member means I can expect great service on the monthly release nights. read more

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My hubby and I love Eurekas. Food is very tasty and the service is good. I love the Cali-squeeze beer. Our absolute favorites are the Ahi Poke Stack and the Bacon Jalapeño Burger. Can't go wrong with the truffle fries. read more

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Verdict: overpriced franchise restaurant. I've been a few times in different cities and feel the same. The food tasted good but it's pricey for what you get. The menu items seem higher-end/trendy but the food quality does not match the price paid. We enjoyed the smash burgers, charred green beans, and Korean BBQ beef fries on the app happy hour menu. The fries tasted good but there was the tiniest amount of beef. The burger also tasted good but was small. Good spot to grab food and beer if you don't mind the price tag. Just my opinion though, check it out for yourself! read more

Eureka! - Korean BBQ Beef Fries (Happy Hour App) 5/10 - American Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Saturday evening, my brother came into town to visit, and my sister-in-law and nephew joined us as well. My daughter and I took them to Eureka. From the outside, it looks more like a nightlife spot, so I called ahead to make sure it was child-friendly. They reassured me that kids are welcome--and they absolutely were. They even have a full kids menu. Both kids ordered the cheeseburger and fries, and it was a hit. My nephew asked to go back the very next day, saying it was the best burger he's ever had. My daughter (who's three and has never been into burgers) ate her entire burger and fries, which honestly made my night. I ordered the jalapeño egg burger--stellar flavor. I personally would've loved a bit more spice, but that's an easy fix with extra jalapeños. My brother and sister-in-law both had the black and blue burger, which I've had before and loved, and they completely agreed--it was amazing. We all tried the lavender iced tea. I enjoyed it, though my brother and sister-in-law were hoping for more of a lavender lemonade sweetness. The kids had strawberry lemonade and loved it. Great burgers, welcoming atmosphere, and right in the heart of downtown SLO. We sat upstairs and enjoyed the view overlooking the downstairs area. Definitely a must-try in SLO--we'll absolutely be back. I also have to call out the exceptional service. Our server, Katie, was absolutely wonderful--so kind, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. She offered great recommendations, engaged thoughtfully with both the kids and adults, and never once made us feel rushed. She truly elevated the entire experience. The gentleman who took my call earlier in the day to confirm the child-friendly environment was also incredibly kind and reassuring. From start to finish, the customer service was outstanding. Katie deserves five stars all on her own--thank you for making our evening so delightful. read more

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Was visiting a few friends and I stumbled upon the Wednesday $9 double smash burger with fries that the restaurant had promoting. We decided to give it a try since it was such a steal. We walked into the restaurant and stood there for about 5 minutes until someone greeted us. There were a few staff members that were serving food to other customers and just stared at us without acknowledgment. We kinda just stood there and stared back at them hoping they would seat us. We were finally greeted after another party came in and held the front door open since there wasn't much room to wait. Our server was great! He was extremely attentive to us and gave us great options for appetizers and drinks. I ordered the $9 deal and was able to upgrade the regular fries to truffle cheese fries for only $3. The burger was juicy and saucy and the fries were crispy and had a great truffle taste. I would go back again but maybe only take-out. read more

Eureka! - Double Smash w/ Truffle Cheese Fries - American Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

I love Eureka! We eat there a lot! I always enjoy this seared salmon with the exception of this particular meal. It was seared so lightly that the middle was completely pink/raw and a little too lightly cooked for my liking so I didn't try it. Usually, the seared salmon is cooked to perfection not too much not too little, but it is cooked thoroughly all the way through. Everyone has an off day or an off night, super busy, overwhelmed and overworked, so I didn't really see the point in making a big deal about it. Had salmon been cooked as usual? I have ZERO doubt I would've loved this combo as much as, or more, than the salmon, fingerling potatoes and seared green beans. Which is my usual go to at eureka & it's delish! (Do wish they'd bring bk the mashed potato option tho!) comfort food always trumps fancy fingerlings for me. read more

Eureka! - Seared Salmon Salad (Mixed greens; Arugula and Spinch) Herb Vinaigrette. - American Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Why, why, why have we never dined here before?? We started with 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. read more

Gotta come back and try the burger options. The vibe was cool here and you can see this is a hotspot on Saturday nights. All of the photos looked good but what I saw. The vibe was cool, staff could've a little more attentive, but it was late and they were pretty busy. But I still tipped solid. read more

Eureka! - The Al Pastor Fish Tacos were a good, light, yet hearty dish to pick. - American Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

When finally tried this place it was delivery order then we went in late friday night. It's actually good everything we tried so far and staff nice plus helpful with our questions read more

Pretty good food, overpriced though and the servers upsell you hard (I assume because they get commission). Not worth it to be frank read more

Eureka! - American Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

The one in Hawthorne is great. Have been at the one in San Luis Obispo twice and I do not think they change the frying oil very often.

Solid choice for lunch or dinner. We popped in early afternoon on a Wednesday and were seated almost right away. The hostess and server were friendly and attentive. The tomato soup and grilled cheese was delicious - the soup was really thick and good for dipping. The southwest salad was filling even without protein. Highly recommend. read more

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We needed a place to watch our WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces play basketball while we were in SLO. We walked downtown and walked right into this great place. We decided to sit at the bar so we could have a good seat for the game. The bartender was so nice and made sure all the TV's had our game on. This restaurant is a nice size and has a great location on the corner of Churro Street. Patio seating allows for one to people watch and enjoy the fresh air. A great menu including shareable plates, burgers, handhelds, knife and fork, salads, desserts and sides. They also have a HH during the week. I enjoyed a nice, cold beer and my daughter had a mimosa. My husband was leaving us after the game to drive home so he just had a coke. I decided to order the Fish and Chips and so we could share it. The Fish and Chips were served with smashed potatoes and the mahi mahi was just so fresh. My daughter went with the All World Breakfast Burrito minus the bacon since she is a vegetarian. We both really enjoyed our meals. Parking is a challenge and on the street or you can drive to locate public parking in a lot. We walk to downtown as much as possible to avoid the hassle. The vibe here is so relaxed and we had good service. I will definitely return here next time I am here in SLO as I saw some other interesting food I would like to try on the menu. read more

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Great service. Fun chill vibe. Tasty appetizers- Mac cheese balls, Brussels sprouts and carnita nachos. Bourbon barrel cake to die for

Great burgers, great staff and great drinks! I had been passing by this place for years and so glad I went in and tried it. It's a perfect spot for a lunch with a friend or dinner with coworkers. I recommend trying a burger and cocktail. read more

Eureka! - Fresno Fig burger - American Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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We ate lunch at the Eureka! in SLO. Everything about the meal was great, from start to finish. We were seated near the window and the street view was lively... Lots of people watching, which is always fun. Hubs wanted a beer, but wasn't sure of which type he would like. Our server asked him a few questions and offered a recommendation for the Andersonville Boont Amber. He ordered it and loved it! Great recommendation! I ordered a diet Coke and the server also made sure my glass was always full... Refill after refill. Thank you! After considering the menu, I ordered the American and hubs ordered the wagyu Burger. Both were delivered as ordered and were delicious. Our server returned to check on us, made sure we had everything we needed, and asked if we would like to order dessert. As soon as we were done with our meal, our plates were cleared and the check was brought in an unhurried fashion, but also quickly. We appreciated that. We were in and out in under an hour and never felt rushed. We would return to Eureka! again. The server tipped us off to join the rewards club and we would get 15% off our bill the next time we came in. Which we will do next time we are in slo. read more

Eureka! - Eureka! American - American Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Was here for a celebration. My daughter and I split the crispy, roasted Brussel Sprouts, which were yummy! They had a slight kick (spicy), and they disappeared pretty quickly. We also both got the Southwestern Salad which was delish. My daughter had the Ranch dressing which came with it, and I asked for a clear vinaigrette, that was excellent. I got the Mimosa Flight, which did not disappoint. Our server, Rick, was super friendly and attentive. The only negative thing I can say, is that the bathrooms need a deep clean. They are NOT up to standard in an eatery. They could use a bathroom remodel as well, though that's not the responsibility of the restaurant. Other than that, it was a good experience! read more

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We got the protein bowl here and the vegetarian burger. One thing about the protein bowl is it says it's 921 calories, but it doesn't seem that way at all. It truly is grilled vegetables with wild rice, which doesn't make sense to be almost 1000 calories so that's one thing to be mindful of. Other than that, it was super good. Service was clean, the food was yummy. We loved the sweet potato fries with sides of ranch. The atmosphere too was quite clean and nice. Overall good experience. read more

I could literally eat everything on the menu. This place is soooo good and the desserts are even better!! The service is great and it's a super fun spot with it being in downtown and in the middle of the night life. read more

Eureka! - Mango Inferno Margarita - American Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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We really enjoyed this restaurant. The staff were very friendly and professional. The cocktails were delish, and the food was amazing. Adorable, clean setting. We highly Mirazur when in Los Osos. read more

We chose to go to Eureka as it had been recommended by another guest at our hotel. It is located on a corner in Downtown SLO and has windows that look out on the two sides of the street. The dining room was large with plenty of spacing between tables. It felt very comfortable to come here and have a relaxed meal. We were here during their Happy Hour and they had some nice selections as meal options. I wanted a salad so I ordered the Southwestern Garden Salad with a protein add of chicken. The salad was so delicious, I probably ate more than I needed because it was so good. The chicken was hot and tender and all the greens and many toppings came together so well. My friend ordered the Burger on the Happy Hour menu and said it was delicious! He ordered the onion rings as a side and after we had a taste of this deliciousness, we decided to order a 2nd side to share between the two of us. The servers were super friendly, the dinners were delicious so that we could just relax a bit from a hectic week. I wish I had found this place earlier in my visit, as I would have returned to try more items on their menu (and possibly a dessert) and to just enjoy an evening out. read more

This place is my absolute go-to for lunch whenever I'm visiting! The food is consistently delicious, and the service is always great. On my last visit, I ordered the crispy glazed Brussels sprouts along with the Fresno fig burger, and it was incredible. If you haven't been here yet, you are missing out! read more

Good burgers. Tasty drinks. Service is really nice. I have always had a really good time. Even though I feel like this is the place where you could watch the game but it's also just a good place to hang out. read more

I mean...nachos are done a certain way when you go out AB's Eurekas version is not it. Won't be going there again. read more

Eureka! - Nachos - American Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

We've been wanting to try Eureka! out in our area but hadn't had the chance, so when we spotted one on our trip to SLO we stopped in for dinner. The atmosphere is chill, and the staff were all very personable. The starters were quite small, but tasted amazing. Especially the brussel sprouts. Our mains were portioned well, and everything tasted really good. Prices were reasonable at best, but it's 2026, I don't think we're finding many deals anymore. read more

Eureka! - Steak with Charred Green Beans - American Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Stopped in for hopefully a delicious smash burger meal on Wednesday. Happy people cool spot lots of seating open and airy w lots of choices from food to drink! amazing burgers and those macaroni balls are . Ouiii sone good food. read more

Eureka! - Specials - American Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

So I've been coming here to Eureka in SLO for a while off and on and the service at the bar is unbelievable there's a lady named Bex who always remembers my order always remember my drink it's over refreshing and nice to know that it feels like family when you show up! read more

Stumbled on this place when we visited the Mission church. Street parking or public parking nearby. Lovely place with 2nd floor seating. Fast service and delicious food! Staff are very friendly. read more

Eureka! - American Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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If you're for a chill place with great tasting drinks I highly recommend it. The bar tender was great! read more

Eureka! - Headhunter King and Pineapple Tequila sour. - American Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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I've dined at Eureka in San Luis Obispo three times, and the food has always been really good. The flavors 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. read more

service was 5/5. Quick seating, attentive service and our server was amazing. Very friendly and gave some suggestions. parmesan fries-way too salty. The fries themselves were cooked properly and the sauce was good but there was an insane amount salt 2/5 Macaroni balls- Fried well and overall tasted fine. These could've used the salt from the fries to make them really good. Still, as is and with the sauce they were good 3.5/5 28 dry aged bone marrow burger- so i took the suggestion and added bacon and removed the tomato. Really juicy and cooked perfectly. The bacon was a nice addition but this burger definitely needs acid to cut through the richness. Some pickles or even pickled jalapenos would make this even better. Still really good and the bone marrow butter added a lot of flavor! 4/5 wild child cocktail- just delicious. Refreshing and the habanero salt was really nice Overall this was a very pleasant experience. The food was hit or miss but I would definitely come back and try some other items on the menu. read more

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I had a late night craving, I found on line Eureka Restaurant and Bar, it opened for drinks until 2 AM. Their food orders were available online until 11AM. I ordered Chicken wings, plain style Bbq sauce on the side, pretzel nuggets, plain corn, charred green beans. OMGOODNESS. I picked up late at 11 PM, this gentleman gave me my late orders, he was super nice and professional and very kind. Thank you for making my night munchies so enjoyable. This food will be paired up well with my Midnight movie. It gave me full of Happiness... read more

We had time to kill after flying in early, this place popped up nearby so we dropped in. We parked on a the street a short walk away - there is mostly street parking in the area, but walking about is quite pleasant in the area. We were greeted upon entry with a warm welcome and sat immediately at a lovely window table. I have to admit we were not all that hungry, but the menu just screams to be eaten! I love a good off the beaten track burger, and the Fresno fig was exactly what I didn't know I wanted. The burger itself was actually seasoned, I find often times many places won't season the burger Patty when it's cooked. This one was just mighty tasty, the addition of the fig marmalade and some Uy gooey, goat cheese, and arugula, was enough to make me order this. But now add bacon... everything is better with bacon! The bun was just perfect, little toasted on the inside and just toothsome enough to add to the overall bite. Shishito peppers, if you've never had them you are missing out. They are generally a mild pepper with really good flavor, but once in a while if you're lucky, you get that spicy one! Their peppers are coated and crushed Doritos, why have I never thought of this? They were hands-down, my favorite appetizer I think I've had in memory. The coding comes out so crisp, so crunchy and the pepper inside is just that perfect tender. We had these with the scallion dip, and that was not a letdown. I could've eaten that dip with a spoon, and I may have had a spoonful or three. If you are ever there, this is one of the must haves. And if the time is right, have it with a Moscow Mule, they make it with homemade ginger syrup. And it is a tasty tasty libation. read more

Eureka! - Dorito crusted shishito peppers - American Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Family in town and they took us in as a party of 6 with no wait! Service was quick and friendly, and the food was delicious! Their ice cream is also super good. read more

We came here after getting kicked out of Guiseppe's for being there 45 minutes before closing before closing. Eureka had a great welcoming atmosphere. Lost of drinks and an expansive menu. I got a burger and a beer and it was amazing. My boyfriend got a burger and cocktail and was also so happy. After the bad experience at Giuseppe's Rick treated us so well!! We had a great dinner. Do yourself a favor and go here! read more

Happy hour food was alright, not great... service was good and in a cute part of town - Our group had a burger (that was more expensive at HH than lunch, fish tacos 1"x1" piece of fish, and the salmon was ok with soggy green beans.. read more

This place is awesome and always packed! Can't say I'm surprised because there isn't much not to like. The staff are always so friendly and happy to help. The ambiance of the restaurant itself is so cosy. Plus, most importantly, the food is really good. More recently I had the Philly cheesesteak and I must've eaten it in less than a minute because it was so good. Petitioning to bring back the chicken strips/tenders though because those were the best chicken tenders around. read more

Having walked past here several times, the venue definitely has curb appeal located at the corner of Churro Street in downtown SLO, but from a quick glance I thought it was just another local bar. To my amazement, they offer more than your casual pub food and happy hour drinks. The place is fairly large with two floors, wooden tables and benches and has an upscale, rustic atmosphere within a bar setting. I'm sure it's expensive to keep a place this large heated so it was chilly in there, but clean and inviting. . A couple of us ordered the "Wild Child" cocktail. Vodka based with watermelon, a mint garnish and a habañero salt rim, I didn't have to specify to make it sweeter than usual because it was perfect as is. We all got something different which was great for sharing and seeing all there is on their menu. . For an appetizer, I ordered the Broccolini and for my entree I got the Ahi Poke Stack. The greens were grilled with a slight char and had a buttery garlic flavoring. They crunched softly when I took a bite. The Ahi was a succulent delight, with medium chunks of rare tuna, donned with chiles, perfectly stacked above black rice and avocado in a black sesame ginger dressing that was sharp in flavor with citrus notes. Other dishes we ordered included, the Crispy Veggie Beet Burger, The Fresno Fig with Honey Cinnamon Sweet Potato Fries, the Napa Chicken Sandwich, The Caesar Salad with Chicken & Roasted Veggie Tacos. . With over 23 locations in California alone, this mid, south and west coast chain is a stand out amongst American style bars. read more

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