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    Luna Red

    4.2 (1.7k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    The lovely view out my window.
    Lenore N.

    Where to go on Easter for brunch? Luna Red has an extensive menu, gracious help and a fabulous view of the creek it sits beside. Our waitress was charming and accommodating to my specific dietary needs. The resultant dish was delicious. The only complaint I have, is one I make often: the music is too loud and intrusive to my enjoying the mean more fully.

    Pesto-Mushroom Steak Bites***
    Bonnie S.

    So glad we came here for brunch. We came with a reservation for 10:15am on a Saturday. It did not look busy at all and we got a nice seat under the umbrellas. It has a beautiful, bright and clean exterior. Service was extremely friendly and attentive. We ordered the Shakshouka- made perfectly, daughter ate the whole thing chicken and waffles - amazing flavors and texture and portion was perfect pesto mushroom steak bites - perfectly cooked, flavorful and tender. Prices were not too bad either. I would highly recommend this place if in the area.

    Kaleigh M.

    Have been wanting to come here for so long and day glad we finally popped in The patio here has always caught my eye with the red tables that pop and the cute twinkling lights, dreamy romantic vibe Anyways we stopped by for a quick snack and drink before heading back home but definitely will be back for an actual meal in the future The service was great, we walked in no reservation around 4pm and were immediately seated. Our served was so sweet and personable. Our drinks were good as well as the bread we ordered. As mentioned before, looking forward to enjoying a meal here next time!

    Yummy
    Teresa D.

    I love the drinks and food. Service is amazing. Beautiful ambiance as well. The location is convenient, right near the museum.

    Jill S.

    I've walked by Luna so many times.It was a crazy long wait for Finneys so we opted to eat here.This place is just amazing! Food,service,atmosphere it has it all. I had the AJI Verde chicken,husband had Birra and Pork tacos and we shared bacon wrapped with date appetizer.Everything was amazing except husband thought his Birra tacos were just OK. Definitely one of the best meals I had in the last 6 months! Service was fantastic and so quick with drinks,food and appreciate one of the waitstaff getting outdoor heater blazing!

    Churrasco Steak Skewers
    Yikai L.

    Four stars for the food overall, one extra star for the service and overall dining experience. We booked a dinner for 4 noting it's for a birthday. Arriving at the restaurant the receptionist confirmed with us again about the occasion, and when we were seated there's a happy birthday card on the table. After we finished our food we were served a complementary sorbet. Shout out to TJ for the excellent service. Now on the food. We ordered the classic Del Mar paella, and brussels sprouts and steak skewers for appetizers. We (two adults two toddlers) finished all the appetizers with a small box of paella to go, just for reference. We loved the brussels sprouts. The paella was also quite good. I am a little disappointed at the skewers. Not that it's bad, but I was imaging beef cubes, not a thin slice, which tends to be a bit more dry and chewy.

    Purple Pancakes
    Duy P.

    Cute and great atmosphere. The outdoor is nice and spacious. Friendly staff. Food was delicious. Highly recommended.

    Peruvian Shrimp Ceviche
    Jamie S.

    We just love Taco Tuesday! It's a screaming deal. Ten tacos for $30 of your choosing, and they're all delicious. The ceviche is so tasty and a large portion to share. Run, don't walk here on Tuesdays! We haven't tried their other dishes, but they all looked good as they were coming out to the tables. We sat inside, but the outside patio certainly looks like the place to be when the weather cooperates.

    Apple-Pear and Frangipane Crisp** Must Try!!
    Jenny N.

    We tried this spot on our way to Monterey because of all the great reviews and were very happy we discovered this gem! PARKING as a little tough. We found a parking structure about 2 blocks away, but the walk was enjoyable. The area gave me Santa Barbara Main Street vibes, lots of cute little shops to look at on the way. Once we arrived we walked into this BEAUTIFUL BIG OUTDOOR PATIO. Perfect way to enjoy lunch on a sunny day ( if you don't mind a couple bugs flying here and there during the summer). Bacon wrapped dates were ok. I think I was expecting something that would be exploding with flavor, but didn't happen for me. They looked small, but still tasted good and different from what I'm used to. This one came with chorizo and light goat cheese. My favorite were the STREET TACOS! The Kalua Pork with cucumber salad, Birria with pickled onion, and Rockfish with creamy lime coleslaw were incredible and totally worth 4 for $13 on Taco Tuesday! They're generously packed and loaded so be ready to open wide and be sure to GET EXTRA HULI SAUCE, SALSA, and side of goat cheese to dip the birria one into- soo good! We even ordered 10 to go and they still tasted amazing warmed up in the microwave late at night. Sangria Roja was light and refreshing! In the mood for DESSERT? Get the APPLE PEAR and FRANGIPANE crisp- it is AMAZING!! It's warm, sweet, fruity, cinnamony, caramely, it's topped with crispy granola oat crumbles and served with vanilla ice cream! Try it! Staff is friendly and attentive. You can make a reservation online and let them know if there's a special occasion!

    Shakshouka
    Maria L.

    Came here on a Sunday during the summer for a late lunch with family. We sat outside with our dog. Our server was very nice and moved the umbrella for us to keep us in the shade as it was quite hot that day. My husband and daughter shared two different paellas (Del Mar and De La Luna). They both enjoyed their food. I sampled a little bit, and liked both dishes as well, especially the De La Luna with black squid ink rice. I ordered the shakshouka. It's much better than the one I ordered at a different restaurant. The rich tomato sauce was flavorful. Decent portion size. Overall, a nice environment to have a relaxing lunch with family.

    Breanna A.

    Had seen Luna Red over the years and finally decided to made a reservation. Quickly sat inside near the bar. Server Paolo was friendly, ordered a Vodka Collins and Chiquilla te quiero for drinks and the warm goat cheese toast and tortilla soup. Drinks were delicious, loved the goat cheese toast but it is a big serving, tortilla soup was good but more onion than anything. Del Mar paella came out quick but apps were pretty filling so sadly got full very quick. Paella was good but more so fish than clams or shrimp. We wanted to get boxes but our server was missing for 20 mins before we could flag him down. Our empty appetizer plates sat there the whole time during the meal and we were never asked if we wanted another drink. Not sure if it was just too busy of a night but service was lack luster. I had also put our reservation down as a celebration for my mom, but no one had ever asked about it. We always come up to the coast every year to celebrate her chemo anniversary and always choose one nice restaurant each year. Sadly this one wasn't as great of experience as other restaurants in years past.

    Fried chicken appetizer
    Rob S.

    Had dinner here the night of game 7 of the World Series. We wanted to watch the game, so we were seated in the bar. Our waiter, whose name I think is Pablo, was very personable, professional and warm. We ordered the fried chicken appetizer, an olives appetizer, and the De La Luna paella. Our son gobbled up the fried chicken and said it was fantastic. The olives are served hot. We all found that very odd. Never, ever have I been served or ate hot olives. We didn't like them hot, but in a few minutes they had cooled to room temperature, and were tasty and pretty generous. They are particularly good spooned out over their bread, which is very good. The star of the meal was the De La Luna paella. It's inspired by Spanish paella, but with its pico de gallo and poached eggs, along with Amarillo chicken and homemade chorizo... I'd characterize it as California inspired paella. The rices was cooked perfectly, with the traditional mix of soft and charred rice. A very good meal and dining experience.

    Happy Hour Menu
    Wendy G.

    Luna Red is a wonderful spot right in downtown SLO next to Mission Plaza. I stopped in for en early dinner before batching a movie at the Palm Theater and it was a smash hit! We sat outside and enjoyed the lovely setting without feeling crowded or rushed and there was no wait since we arrived around 5:15 pm. We were early enough to enjoy happy hour so ordered drinks off the happy our menu and several appetizers. The Brussel sprouts were HUGE (I recommend the goat cheese base if asked). The pollo frito was amazing and the seasoning on the papas bravas was to die for! My friend and I split a plate with four tacos and chose two rockfish and two braised birria beef and they were absolutely delicious. I also enjoyed a Manhattan that was spot on. Shout out to Jaden for excellent service as well as the rest of the staff who kept our water glasses filled and set and cleared plates with alacrity. Great team. Luna Red is a local favorite for a reason and I am happy to recommend this location!

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    Thank you for joining us, Jamie! We appreciate your feedback.

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    We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us, Nory!

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    We're glad you enjoyed your visit with us Frankie!

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    Ask the Community - Luna Red

    Do you take reservations?

    Hi Letha, yes, we take reservations via lunaredslo.com.

    Do you serve mocktails?

    Yes, they serve mocktails (non-alcoholic cocktail drinks).

    Are you guys going to bring back the old veggie paella? I noticed the vegetables changed.

    Hi Maddy, there is always a possibility our Executive Chef could initiate this change in the upcoming months. For now, we do not have any plans to bring back our old veggie paella.

    Reservations needed or not on HH?

    Don't think ya need a reservation for happy hour. But give them a call. Fun place.. find a spot at the outside bar..

    Is Happy Hour all day on Thursdays still a thing?

    Hi Regina, our Happy Hour is from 3pm-6pm Sunday thru Thursday.

    What is the dress attire?

    Casual

    Is brunch served everyday of the week?

    Hey Taylor, Our brunch is served only on Sundays from 10am-2pm.

    Is this place kid/ family friendly?

    Yes plenty of outdoor seating and the menu had a few items the kids might enjoy

    Which restaurant downtown SLO would be cool for a party of 10-12 teenagers?

    Firestone

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    Mistura Restaurant

    4.2(1.3k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    Mistura completely blew me away. In a world where so many restaurants serve the same predictable…read moredishes, this menu felt creative, authentic, and unforgettable. Every dish we tried was spectacular. The standout for me was the El Misti Ceviche -- unlike any ceviche I've ever had. It was beautifully presented with a hot rock in the center and packed with incredible flavor and texture. Absolutely phenomenal. The smoked chicken wings (Alitas) were another surprise hit -- crispy, smoky, juicy, and somehow NOT fried. You can really taste the attention to detail in every bite. We also tried salads, the Señor Lomo (filet), and desserts, and every single dish impressed us. The chef here is a rock star. You can feel the passion and originality throughout the entire menu.

    Enjoyed our anniversary dinner here. First time at a Peruvian restaurant and it was a good…read moreexperience. Cosmo was our waiter and he had a great attitude. He gave a lot of information. We were treated with champagne glasses for our anniversary which was so sweet. Had the dragon lake cocktail which was tasty. It was not strong of tequila or too sweet. Then had the strawberry basil margarita and that was delicious. Started with the yucca sticks and croquettes. It was delicious and reminded us of our wedding. We shared some shrimp tempura sushi rolls and a half dozen of oysters. Then we shared the special which was a Peruvian style branzino with shellfish. It was a lot of food but it was good. The environment was spacious. A little loud near a large table of men but we could still hear one on other.

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    Ventana Grill - Quesabirria Tacos

    Ventana Grill

    4.1(3.1k reviews)
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    Great place, great food, great prices. The photos do not do…read morethis place justice, much better in person and the views are amazing! Staff are attentive and friendly, place is clean and well kept. The reviews make this place seem boring, but it's wonderful and one of our new favorite spots.

    We were looking for a place to have dinner to celebrate our anniversary…read more We looked around yelp the night before and found this gem. We made a reservation for the next day. We originally made our reservation for 7:30 p.m.... we then decided we wanted to perhaps change it to 6:30. We called ahead and hopes that they could accommodate us. They said they couldn't promise anything but they would try. We showed up around 6:15. And they sat us down around 6:35. We had a beautiful window seat overlooking the ocean and had a perfect view of the sunset. I forgot our server's name but he was amazing. This place sounds fancy and bougie but it's really not. The food might be, but the vibe is not. There's no dress code. Everything we ordered was soooo tasty and delicious! We ordered fish and chips, baked clams, a wedge salad, and seafood pasta. For drinks we had two mocktails that were just okay. We also got a couple of flour tortillas with some cinnamon butter and a salsa trio. Our server suggested we spread butter inside the tortilla and drizzle our favorite salsa inside. So good. After dinner we decided to walk around the restaurant and appreciate the views. I'm so glad we came here. We will definitely come back next time we come to Pismo Beach

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    Buena Onda - 2 empanada combos, one with an arugula salad

    Buena Onda

    4.7(803 reviews)
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    I was looking for a venue to have a milestone birthday party for myself. I've been to Buena Onda…read morefor a couple of parties and each time, the experience was really memorable. I met Matias Requena, the owner, and knew right away I wanted to have my party there. He spent all the necessary time with me answering questions and offering great suggestions. Due to some impending rains, however, I needed to move the party to a different location (at the last minute) but Buena Onda still took care of all the catering. Matias and his crew did such a wonderful job not only understanding the venue change, but catered it perfectly. The Buena Onda crew were all super courteous and the the food was amazing. The next time I want to throw a party, it will definitely be at Buena Onda Restaurant. The letter grade for Matias and Buena Onda is A+

    We visited Santa Barbara for the weekend and stopped by Buena Onda to try their freshly baked…read moreArgentinian empanadas. The restaurant has a rustic feel with a nice outdoor front patio for dining. We ordered the combo of 3 empanadas with a choice of side (salad or chimi papas). We tried the carne, pollo, buen día, and the daily special (brisket with peppers). For sides, we got one order of chimi papas and one garden salad. The empanadas were big and generously filled. Our favorite was the carne. I would also recommend choosing the salad over the potatoes as a side. It's a spot worth visiting if you're in the mood for empanadas!

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    Junction Tapas and Winebar - Argentinian Beef Empanadas

    Junction Tapas and Winebar

    4.5(306 reviews)
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    The tapas were delicious and authentic Made you really feel…read morelike you were in Spain. The service was fantastic and the server knew how to pick and pair the wines with our food. The ambience was sophisticated and warm. Acoustics were great. Highly recommend we will back again

    Junction brings elements of Spain to you with flavors and tapas that just hit the spot…read more The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, they allow dogs in the back and provide them with water bowls. The restaurant has romantic and has a very rustic environment. Service was amazing, Luke was absolutely amazing and great with suggestions, he was overall just an amazing person to host us. He made sure to be check on us as often as possible he could and brought out the food in great timing. The junction paella- was very delicious, the depth of flavor was amazing and the Spanish chorizo was delicious and the chicken was really good. The rice just had these amazing flavors and had some heat as well. The mushroom empanadas were just amazing, the dough was crisp and buttery, the mushroom mix was so very delicious and the sauce they gave was such a perfect complement to the dish. The patatas bravas was my favorite to be honest... it's such a simple dish but it's just so good. The sauces and crispy textures of the potato were just delicious. Me and my wife came here at the end of our roadtrip And it's about 4 hours from where we live lol... but we enjoyed it so Much we would make the trip just to eat here again.

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