After a few unsuccessful restaurant stops, my husband and I found Lure Fish House in San Luis…read moreObispo on our drive down from Monterey, and we're so glad we did! Our waiter, Jasper, was attentive, kind, and professional. He recommended the blue-eyed trevalla, which I paired with pesto cauliflower and cilantro-lime rice. My husband enjoyed the lobster roll, and we finished with flourless chocolate cake and strawberry cheesecake. Everything was fresh and delicious, the service was excellent, and the coastal atmosphere was lovely.

UPDATE: We came back to Lure Fish House for another dinner in SLO, and somehow our second visit was…read moreeven better than the first. This has officially become our favorite restaurant in SLO, hands down. We started with a dozen fresh oysters, which were fantastic. I had the lobster roll again along with what I think is the best New England clam chowder I've had. My wife had the rockfish and my daughter had the miso salmon bowl, and everything was beyond incredible. Even the complimentary bread deserves a mention -- served hot with the creamiest, most delicious butter. From the moment we walked in, the young women at the front were incredibly warm, sweet and welcoming. I wish I had gotten their names because they really set the tone for the evening and made us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we arrived. Our server, Jack, was fantastic -- friendly, attentive and made an already wonderful dinner even better. Honestly, the entire staff was terrific from beginning to end. Great seafood, great atmosphere, outstanding service and consistently excellent food. We'll absolutely be back whenever we're in SLO. Our favorite restaurant in town, without question. Five stars again!

Per the recommendation of a friend, my family and I came to Mistura Restaurant for some dinner. I…read morehad never tried Peruvian food so I was very excited. To drink, I got a passion fruit pisco sour. With the drinks and whilst waiting for out food, the waiter brought us a bowl of what resembled corn nuts. Very crunchy and and salty which was perfect with the drink. The cocktail itself was not too strong and not too sweet but with a good flavor. To eat, I got the Mixto ceviche. After a few moments waiting, everything came out. The ceviche was sooo good. This was my first time trying Peruvian ceviche and I was definitely very pleased! It had a different mixture of textures and flavors that contributed to a harmonious experience. Overall, I had a really good experience at Mistura. It is a tad pricey but everything I had was very good quality and very delicious. Definitely recommend!!

Highly recommend this Peruvian spot! Stumbled upon this restaurant while looking for a good date…read morenight spot on our last day in SLO and I'm so glad we did. The food was delicious and the drinks were fire! They offer various cocktails including pisco sours in different flavors. The lychee one was strong but so good! We didn't have a reservation but they were able to sit us at the bar right away. The staff there were super friendly and helpful. I had the Ravioli de Champignon with truffle oil, soo good. And my husband had the Señor Lomo (Lomo Saltado) which he also loved. It's a little pricey in my opinion but definitely worth checking out at least once.

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.

We saw the great reviews for Taste and were really excited about the concept of being able to…read morechoose from so many things that we made this our first stop in our time in SLO. It is a bit off the beaten path I thought, in a seemingly industrial area and parking was hard to find at 12:30 on a Monday. We had to go down the street and around the corner since the lot was full. I got a Gouda Burger, the summer crunch salad, and garlic fries. My wife and kid also had a slider but did Italian Sprouts, mac and cheese with bacon, and sweet potato fries. The slider was good- tasty but a little messy to eat. Both servings of fries were really generous. The salad was a good mix of ingredients. However the mac and brussels sprouts were a bit disappointing. For some there is no such thing as too much bacon but for us both of these dishes definitely had too much bacon- so much that we left a lot of the bacon! And don't get me wrong, I do enjoy my bacon. Overall, a good concept but we'll definitely try some non bacon dishes next time!

Stopped in for lunch while on a day trip to SLO. It's in the back of the creamery complex, we had a…read moreslight problem finding it. There is handicap parking (and other parking) right outside the door in the lot off Nipomo St. We arrived before noon and it was already filling up, we sat at the sushi bar. Ordered a range of things - broiled mackerel, a natto hand roll, their Hamapenõ roll and a vegetable roll. I guess they don't get too many natto orders because a nice woman came over to me to ask me if I knew what natto was, which made me laugh. I wouldn't recommend anyone take a big bite of natto if they aren't familiar (it's unusual to American palates, but I love it). It would be kind of like taking a big bite of blue cheese if you've never had it before. You don't see broiled mackerel in many American restaurants (I don't see many American based Izakayas outside of Honolulu)- it's a strong tasting fish, this mackerel was delicious and well prepared. They also have hamachi and salmon collars, which I'll try on another visit. I like vegetable rolls, but in most places they're not executed very well. This was an outstanding vegetable roll - nice crunch on the vegetables, great assortment. The hamapenõ roll was next level good. Not too spicy, but a fantastic range of flavors and textures - including ponzu jelly on the top, which was savory and sweet simultaneously and a perfect foil for the rest of the roll. There was a lunch menu which would cut down on the cost - and you should also scan the code to see the daily specials. I missed that until I was finished. Unfortunately for me, I did not order my spare stomach from Amazon in time for that meal. It's a three- hour round trip for us, but we will come back because it's that good - and it's a pleasant drive from Santa Barbara. SLO itself is nice too. Service was kind and attentive, the restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. A+. FWIW, nobody asked me to write a review, and I did not tell them I was Yelp elite.

I had a good experience as a solo diner at this Japanese/Sushi restaurant in SLO! I'm glad I made a…read morereservation days in advance via OpenTable since when I went on a Saturday night, there was an hour and a half wait. To eat I had the Kanpai Boat for which comes with miso soup, cucumber salad, rice or salad, 10 pc nigiri, 2 or 1 roll(s) of your choice, and 8 pc tataki or sashimi. Everything I had was fresh and was good quality. For $48 (minus tip and tax), this was such a steal! They sat me at a sushi bar with other solo diners. Everything was clean and I had enough room for my sushi boat. The service here was also really good. Overall, I'd recommend this place to anyone visiting SLO looking for good quality sushi at good prices.

Came to have a family dinner. We were seated in the back room along with a few other unfortunates…read more There was a group of about 40 people in there. You can only imagine how loud it was, no you really can't! We asked to be moved and were told no. Couldn't speak to one another, couldn't hear the server nor he us. To make it even worse we were at a table for 6, there were 7 of us! The only reason I even rated a 3 is because the food was good.

Do not hesitate! Put your name on the list and wait because this place was amazing. This place is…read moredeceptively large. When you first walk in, it only looks like there's a handful of tables, but then there is also a back patio and whole other dining room behind that. Each member of our group ordered a different dish and enjoyed getting to sample each other's pasta. My brown butter sage ravioli was deliciously sweet and melted in my mouth. I also was obsessed with a friend's bolognese. Side note for anyone gluten free: their gluten free pizza is cooked on the same surface as the normal pizzas. They don't use a stone to prevent cross contamination. They did say that the gluten free pasta however was not at risk for cross contamination because of how it was prepared and in fresh water. Not a problem for me, but it was concerning for a member of our party.

We ate at Luna Red for our 25th anniversary, not really knowing what to expect. It is probably my…read morefavorite restaurant ever. I would eat nothing but peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for four days, to be able to eat at Luna Red again - and if that wasn't enough, I would eat nothing but macaroni and cheese for four additional days.

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.

Novo has always been a great experience and the dishes are always delicious. We've been coming to…read moreNovo for years and it has been our traditional dinner spot. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We have always been seated outside and love it when we are lucky enough to have a table along the creek side. The curry dishes, brussel sprouts, and ahi nachos are great to share. The outdoor seating is relaxing under the oak trees. Appears to host families with parents visiting their kids attending Cal Poly. Always a great evening.

While this seems to be a local favorite, we were underwhelmed. Service was friendly but slow. Food…read morecame out fast, but potatoes were cold and oily, and the sausage sandwichbpresented a lot more like a (sausage) burger with an egg. Lettuce and tomato seemed out of place for breakfast sandwich, and the overall effect was more "soup sandwich" than something focused. I really feel like they are trying too hard - at least with this dish. Tone it back and get the basics right - then add a few little things for flair. 10 ingredient sandwich just seems way overworked... Stars seemed a little overworked as well, service was on the slow side- though they didn't seem particularly busy. Nice patio setting by the creek.

Such a fun spot that Im excited to visit again. I went to dine-in but they also have a grab-and-gp…read morefridge or online ordering if you want to eat outside in the courtyard area. The dine-in area is tucked away from the larger marketplace which gave it a bit of a different vibe but you could still hear the live music they had going outside which was also great. The food tasted so fresh and this seems like a weird thing to harp on about, but their seaweed wrap had the perfect crunchy texture. They also have pickled horseradish which i LOVED - I hardly see that! Within our group we ordered the: -3 piece handball (yuzu salmon, albacore, bluefin tuna) -3 sushi tacos (crab [my fav out of all], tuna, yuzu salmon) -Pork Tonkotsu Ramen I think the owner or manager was there and he was the sweetest! He overheard it was my niece's bday and he surprised us with a sweet gift at the end

We had a great time at Sushi Table! The food was delicious, the staff were friendly, and Chef Sunny…read morewas very nice to talk to. My girlfriend and I shared the Chef's Choice Sashimi, Hand Roll Set, and two cocktails. The Chef convinced us to try the O-toro nigiri and it was delicious, then he let us sample White Fujisan Salmon and it was the tastiest sashimi we've ever had. We had a great time and will try to stop by anytime we're in SLO. We highly recommend sticking to the more traditional dishes if dining in.

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.

After a long road trip, we stopped at Petra in San Luis Obispo for a light lunch before an early…read moredinner reservation, and it was a great find! We split the Greek salad and the gyro pizza, which was definitely the highlight. The pizza was flavorful, unique, and such a fun Mediterranean twist on traditional pizza. The Greek salad was fresh and perfect for keeping lunch on the lighter side. There's plenty of outdoor seating with several covered tables, as well as indoor seating, and we were able to find street parking nearby. A great casual lunch stop in SLO!

The atmosphere was beautiful and the food of course was amazing. Our host was exceptionally…read morefriendly and attentive however I have a poor memory with names or I would've definitely given them a shout out. Their service was really the cherry on top. Im definitely look forward to coming back!

If you want fantastic high quality food, unique side dishes and incredible service while in San…read moreLuis Obispo, this is the place. Logan our server was fantastic. Great sense of humor, and great conversation along with superior recommendations. WARNING: The side dishes are massive. Not a bad thing but if you are two people, stick to one side dish and that is the whipped potatoes. It is the signature side dish and after one bit you will know why. We started off with a beet salad that was exquisitely presented. Fresh, crisp and almost a palate cleanser, this is a great way to start your meal. Because we are no longer big eaters, we saw the Wagyu flat iron steak on the menu and if you've never had a flat iron steak, this is definitely the go to. Skip the other cuts and try the flat iron. Thank me later. We had not mentioned how we wanted the flat iron cooked, and I realized as it was coming out that it's done. This may not have been to my liking because flat iron should be cooked a perfect medium rare. This was cooked perfectly and seasoned with the perfect amount of salt finish. You get four sauces to try that are included with your steak but I think sauces distracts from the beef flavor and when paying for this quality of flat iron steak, I want that pure beef flavor in every bite. We had the whipped potatoes which are not the typical whipped potatoes. Trust me. We also had the honey glazed whole fresh carrots that were amazing. The portions were so large we had another complete meal from the side left overs the next day. We stayed at the hotel where the restaurant is located which is fantastic. Eat, drink, and stroll up to the room for a food coma nap! This should be on your do not miss eating list in SLO. 5 stars