Hazards

In SLO for a business trip.... First meal and it was absolutely delicious! From first bite to last,…read moreand the service throughout, this will be a list-repeat spot for sure! Pros- service (Macon) was great from the moment we sat down at the bar. My husband and I came in at 6pm, on a Tuesday, and this place was hopping! The complimentary bread and dip were a delicious start to a truly tasty meal. I'm planning to replicate it at home! We had the beet salad, carne (skirt steak special), and the best carrot cake I've ever eaten. The texture had some similarities to a tres leches cake, I think they soak in some sugar or honey water in/on it... it was super yummy! The cake had a homey, familiarity to it, but it also tasted like something completely new to me too. I loved it!! I will be in SLO every so often for work, my husband says it's the only place I need to come to, lol! No cons- mmmm, maybe make reservations, if possible. We walked from our hotel here and no place was as busy as here!

Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana has a 4.2-star rating on Yelp, so my wife and I decided to give it a…read moretry. When we arrived, the host told us there would be a 15-minute wait, so we waited outside. We were seated about 15 minutes later, and our waiter came over to take our order. My wife just ordered a salad. I asked the waiter about the Capesante e Gamberi dish I had seen on Yelp. He explained the ingredients, and I gave him a thumbs-up to indicate that I was interested in ordering it. Perhaps the restaurant was too noisy for us to hear each other clearly. The waiter left the menus on the table but never returned to check whether I was ready to order. Eventually, I had to raise my hand to get his attention. When walked by our table he never checked to see if we needed more water or anything else. Based on my dining experiences, I would normally expect a server to return after leaving the menus to see whether the guests are ready to order. I found it unusual that this didn't happen. I don't want to jump to conclusions based on a single experience, and I cannot say for certain whether the service we received had anything to do with bias. However, the combination of these interactions left me feeling uncomfortable and wondering whether we were being treated differently. I kept calm and still tipped as a good human being. Life is too short to let people affect me. Hopefully, this was simply an off night, but unfortunately, our first impression was not a positive one, and the service left us with little desire to return.

Great friends dining out at giuseppe'S.

Pomegranate martini and bruschetta

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Awesome "wedge!"

Distasio's On The Bay

3.9(486 reviews)

3.6 mi

Have been visiting Morro Bay since 2020. Always drive by this place thinking it was simply a pizza…read morejoint. Boy! was I wrong. Inside it was warm, inviting and spacious. The menu covered everything traditional appetizers, specialties, steaks and of course pizza. Even though I came 30 min before closing, service was on point. I ordered the Braciole. I could taste all the wonderfull ingredients that went into to making it.

It was late in the day, everything was closing and we found ourselves in one of Morro Bay's older…read morerestaurants. Located in the town, proper, so off the tourist trail. And it was Italian, regularly engaged by families. Yes, we were tired, so wife and I had some wine and bruschetta ($9.95). We looked up and found that we were knocking of the door of closing time, but our seasoned waitress told us to just relax and brought more wine. Wife had the meatball entree ($3.95), which was more like an appetizer, but she was happy with it. I had Linguini ($24.95) with white wine and olive oil. It was listed as linguini Vongole White (clams) but the waitress got the kitchen to go with my simple order. A very pleasant end of day and you can tell by the prices why families come here. Very reasonable. I will mention that they pride themselves as having great steaks. Ummmm. We will see. Highly recommend DiStasio's for a casual, relaxed evening without having to mortgage your house to pay for dinner.

Dining Room

Garlic cheese bread

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La Locanda

4.4(390 reviews)

9.9 mi

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!…read more As always... excellent pasta! Lasagna Bolognese was delicious!! That béchamel sauce is incredible. Also had the Burrata Al Modo Puglia which was to die for!! Lastly, had the Fettuccine Alla 'Emiliana and I tell ya... that homemade pasta melted in my mouth... soo amazing!! Staff at first was a little non existent... they sat us and then ignored us while bringing bread and water to everyone around us ... but once Melissa came to greet us - all was good. She was very friendly and super helpful in choosing our meals and wine. And she just had great energy and a great sense of humor. It is a small place ... so be sure to make a reservation! Street parking only... make sure you check the meters! Would I go back? Yes

Good food, very unfortunate service--enough so to warrant this review…read more We had a 7:15 reservation and arrived around 7 to see if maybe they could fit us in early, but that wasn't possible. No problem at all--not expected and no big deal. The hostess wasn't overly friendly, but everyone (including her) seemed to be very busy and filling multiple roles, so we chalked it up to that. We came back at our designated time and were told by the same hostess that our table was not ready--they were paying--and to expect another 15 minutes. This was communicated with zero kindness or apology and had more of a "that's too bad for you" vibe to it. We were told told to walk around the block. Really? At this point, I'd just categorize the hostess as rude and we honestly should have just gone somewhere else at that point because the service didn't get better. When we were seated (in their very nice and well-decorated inside tables) we were offered water and told bread would be coming, which was very welcome given that it was now 7:45. Our waiter disappeared at that point and about 10 minutes later the hostess appeared for us to order some wine. We also asked after the bread and finally got some. 10 minutes later a NEW waiter came and took our order. The food itself was very good but could not eclipse the rude, chaotic, and disorganized service. I am not an industry expert but it seemed like they need to employ some bussers. The current model looks to have everyone over-worked, dropping the ball, and--frankly--not that friendly.

Inside

Complimentary Bread

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Buona Tavola-San Luis Obispo

4.3(959 reviews)

10.0 mi

I very rarely hop on Yelp to leave a review. Having worked in restaurants since I was 15, I tend to…read moreassociate Yelp with people sharing negative experiences. However, I wanted to take the time to recognize Buona Tavola's incredible owner, Andrea Fabbretti. I couldn't help but notice Andrea personally serving the tables around us, including ours. You can immediately tell how much he cares about his guests and how passionate he is about both the food and the overall experience. He shared that he is from Italy, which absolutely comes through in the thoughtfully selected wine list and delicious pasta dishes. We had a wonderful experience, and I'm so happy to see his restaurant doing well. It is very well deserved!

This was my favorite restaurant in SLO…read more Recommend making reservations in their courtyard, it is beautiful there. Service was prompt and friendly. The food here made our night. The pasta sauce was flavorful and we loved every bite. I cannot recommend this place enough.

Outdoor seating

Bruschetta al Pomodoro Fresco Basilico

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Ember

4.6(1.7k reviews)

18.8 mi

Always good food at Ember…read more Trying the October menu tonight 10/22/26. First off, THE BAR. Always friendly bartenders and the selection is top shelf beer, wine, and spirits. It's my favorite spot to sit and eat my meal. Started with the wood Fired Lamb & Za'atar Mezze appetizer. This is a big appetizer and can serve as an entree or split among 2 or 3. The flavor of the Lamb Ragu was amazing. It comes in two separate plates (Lamb Ragu in one, and the bread and Baba Ganoush in the other) Highly recommend. For my entree, I went with the Duck Paccheri Pasta. Super tasty. Check out my pics for a visual. Of course, I will be back. Cheers

More Can Be Less…read more.... It was that time of the year - my birthday - so we decided to have dinner "a notch above" where we typically go. I've been to Ember 3 or 4 times in the past 8 years, but another visit was overdue. - Overall: 4 - Location: 5 - Ambiance: 4 - Menu: 4 - Wine List Selections: 5 - Wine List Prices: 3 - Food: 4 - Service: 5 - Price and Value: 4 - Parking: 4 - Location: Convenient from Pismo Beach to Nipomo, but San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria is not too much of a stretch. - Ambiance: Rustic, yet contemporary. A wood fired pizza oven is just left of the entrance...a large bar is ahead on the right...wooden tables are arrayed throughout and there's an outdoor patio for nice weather. We sat at a table for 2 in the raised section toward the back since there's less hubbub away from the front. - Menu: Moderate in size with lots of creative sounding selections. We had 2 suggestions for improvement - Add soup and definitely a few more choices for vegetarians. - Wine List: Excellent, but no bargain. Ember has a really nice group of wines indicating it's been curated with a knowing eye. However, prices are twice - or more - what you'd pay in a store. - Food: Excellent...if a bit heavy. My wife and I shared 2 appetizers - Pepper Creek Farm Heirloom Tomatoes ($18) and Fried Green Tomatoes ($23). Both were very good, but many added ingredients overpowered the main feature: Tomatoes. My entree was Swordfish ($44). The piece if fish was fairly small, but the accompanying vegetables and sauces filled out my plate. My wife had the Half Chicken ($38) which was big enough to take some home for lunch the next day. She, too, liked her dish but felt too much "froth" obscured the "main event". Sometimes simple is best. The dessert menu was small - 3 items - so we passed. We had a bottle of Talley Chardonnay ($56) which was a fine choice for our meal. One other item to mention was the house bread. Fantastic. I'd but loaves if they sold it. - Service: Fine. "Bill S" took care of our table with a light yet knowing touch. - Price and Value: Reasonable. Our bill before tax and tip of $174 was about as expected for a nice meal. - Parking: Adequate. There's a lot in front of Ember which is fine when it isn't crowded. Otherwise, you might need to use a neighboring street. Ember is certainly worth a visit, but many of the dishes might offer more than what you'd prefer. Next time we'll get one of their famous pizzas.

Kitchen, where "the magic" happens...

Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream Cocoa Cake | IG: xstina.eats

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Wood crafted wine closet!

Trattoria Uliveto

4.1(506 reviews)

38.1 mi

I have been here a number of times. The service is great and the food is consistently fantasticread more

Food was so great! We sat on the front patio and Jenn was our server she was great! The food was…read moreamazing and everything we got was to write home about

Table for Two

Pappardelle Pasta

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Chianti

Jimmy D’s Spaghetti Joint

4.5(235 reviews)

18.2 mi

This is one of best Italian restaurants in the county: Delicious, fresh, authentic, and sticking…read morewith the classics. But tonight when I went to pick up my takeout order there was a mix-up. I'd asked for a substitute, and there's as good a chance that I was unclear as there is that they misread it. Either way, I got home with something different than what I'd ordered. I called as soon as I got home, spoke to the owner, Linda, and she said they'd make what I'd originally ordered at no charge AND to keep the extra entrees. This is the kind of food and service we want living in small towns, and Jimmy D's lives up to their reputation. Bonus tip, they also sell small and large sides of Sunday Gravy (homemade marinara) and Alfredo sauce. Highly recommend!

Jimmy's food is the real deal! I love the Spaghetti Puttanesca, Eggplant Parm, Salad, Fresh bread,…read moreCannoli & Spumoni. My hubby loves the Lasagna, & Chicken Parm, Spaghetti & meatballs. We always feel like family there since it's our go to place when we want great Italian food that is plentiful & authentic!

Entry to resturant

Manicotti

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Cutest table setting

Buona Tavola-Paso Robles

4.3(1.6k reviews)

22.8 mi

We love Bueno Tavola's authenticity . Been coming for years. Make reservations very early!read more

Verify your check. Be mindful. On two occasions out of four, my check has been significantly higher…read morethan the menu prices for the items ordered. Items were added to the check, resulting in most of the major difference. An item or two was also priced slightly more than on the menu, but this was minor. These two occasions were with the same female server. Note that the online wine list is outdated as well. The food is good. The pesto minestrone soup and apple tart dessert are stand outs. The service was mixed on those two occasions as well. It took a long time to get the server to respond and longer to get a revised check once the discrepancy was noticed. Perhaps she knew.

Inside Restaurant

Branzino fish with amazing beautiful creamy mashed potatoes.

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Filthy martini

Rosa's Italian Restaurant

4.1(1.6k reviews)

16.3 mi

Review: Calzone & Fettuccine Experience. Had the calzone with cheese, sausage, and mushrooms made…read moreto order -- excellent flavor, great texture, and clearly crafted with care. My friend's fettuccine with shrimp was equally solid, and the espresso hit the mark. Service was professional, attentive, and had that genuine home‑cooked vibe you don't see everywhere. Overall: 9/10. Quality meal, warm atmosphere, worth returning.

If you are visiting the Pismo Beach area then you'll want to try Rosa's. This is our Friday night…read morego to after the 3 hour drive from Burbank we look forward to checking into our hotel (Inn at the Cove) and relaxing with a nice glass of wine and delivery from Rosa's. Several tips; most of the restaurants use the same delivery service and they are very efficient. They say it'll take an hour, but rarely has it been more then 30. I've had about 4 different entree's and everyone of them has been excellent. This trip I got the chicken marsala. The meals comes with a large loaf of warm bread. Can't miss with Rosa's!

Pic from my seat in patio

Rosa's Italian Restaurant - Not sure what this operate was. Called but it had the word tower on it for obvious reasons, everything was perfectly cooked for that item.

Not sure what this operate was. Called but it had the word tower on it for obvious reasons, everything was perfectly cooked for that item.

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Gerald C.

1 year ago

Set in a funky little cabin in the seaside town of Los Osos is a little jewel of an Italian restaurant, Hazard's after a surf spot. Growing up in the NorthEast meant I ate at some fine Italian places from Nantasket to Greenwich Village, none finer. Two new dishes, Shrimp w/ Polenta & Sumac and Short Rib Tortellacci in a mustard cream sauce. Think of tortellacci as large tortellini. Just delicious, both dishes. Otherwise they have a full Italian menu of pastas and pizzas, salads, as well as a deep bench of fabulous desserts. If you haven't been, give it a go. read more

Mark G.

3 years ago

Everything here is good my wife and I tend to gravitate to hazards more than we should but WTH we hungry

Lorney D.

4 years ago

Very good food. Waiters were very friendly. Everything we had was delicious. We will be back

Jacob R.

4 years ago

This restaurant has great entrees and our server Hayden was very kind and did a great job.

Nick H.

3 years ago

Absolutely GREAT !!!!! So sad they open so late.. How bout lunch????

Kim B.

5 years ago

We've ordered pizza and lasagna twice. We LOVE the food!

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