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4.6 (457 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Sarah S.

Wow wow wow. We had another restaurant reserved and I am so glad we changed our minds and came to ox + anchor. This restaurant is doing everything right. EVERYTHING. The ambiance, service, food- all 5 stars, no notes. The server was so helpful with his suggestions, most popular items, and notes on even where to place the knife on the plate so it wouldn't fall. To start, we got a margarita and a glass of Sauvignon blanc. Now, my husband did think the margarita was a bit too strong but does anyone ever complain about that? I thought it tasted great. Now onto the bread...oh my gosh THE BREAD. What a silly minor thing to compliment a restaurant on- free bread- but it was divine! I make my own bread at home and would love to discover the magic behind both the sourdough and the focaccia- amazing. And the flaky salt on the butter- chefs kiss. The beet and endive salad was a glorious work of art and tasted delicious- fat, acid, salt (no heat)- all working perfectly together. The server sold my husband on the burger and my husband did say it was one of the top he's had. The filet was very good with the sauces. The server brought all four- I loved the chimichurri and the bordelaise the best but would take any of them any day. The mushroom risotto was absolutely incredible and delicious. We had some leftovers but we were absolutely too stuffed to the brim to get dessert. The manager came over and checked how we enjoyed our meal also. It was just perfect. We will be back!

Joanne R.

I always thought this place was a dark and romantic date night sort of place. I've passed it tons of times, but I have never gone in until recently. Getting a reservation at a popular dinner time might require some planning. I highly suggest you plan a couple weeks ahead if you want something that is in the 6 or 7 o'clock hour. The food was absolutely delicious. The service was great. The atmosphere is chic, classy, and surprisingly bright.

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Jason K.

Can't speak highly enough about this place. Got their America wagyu flatiron. One of the best steaks I ever had. They aren't lying when they say it doesn't need any sauce on the side. It was so rich and cooked to perfection. Had the potato purée and brussel sprouts on the side. Both were superb. Service was fantastic all around. Definitely worth checking out if you're anywhere near SLO.

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Evelyna G.

Ox & Anchor is an EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE! My husband and I celebrated our 21st Anniversary. It was delicious from beginning to end. Chris was our server and he was truly the best! He was knowledgeable about every item and helpful in guiding us to the right dishes for us. We will absolutely come back to try more delicious dishes. This is a MUST DO!

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Melissa P.

Booked this restaurant based solely on Yelp reviews without ever visiting SLO, and it exceeded every expectation! The food was absolutely delicious, but what truly made the experience unforgettable was the exceptional service. The manager, Ronaldo, went above and beyond to make my aunt and me feel so welcome and special. He even recommended a great spot for after dinner and personally walked us next door to enjoy some live music. Outstanding food, incredible hospitality, and hands-down some of the best service I've ever experienced. We'll absolutely be back--and a big reason is Ronaldo. Thank you for making our evening so memorable.

Kenny J.

Ordered - Complimentary sourdough and focaccia both delicious with the butter. Love the seasoning of the focaccia and how crispy it was. Nice flavor even without the butter. Both breads did come out a bit cold though and I wish the sourdough was crispier. - Beet and endive salad (4/5): one of the best beet salads we've had. The sauce really brings the dish together with the herbed goat cheese flavor shining subtley through. - Bone marrow tots (4/5): this was the reason we wanted to try come ox + anchor and it did not disappoint. We couldn't really taste the bone marrow, which we had expected to shine, but the tots themselves were perfectly crispy and flavored. We both also loved the horseradish creme fraiche that helped cut through some of the heaviness of this dish. Note though that there is an odd amount of tots per dish so my gf and I had to fight over the last one. - 10oz american wagyu flat iron (5/5): we ordered this medium rare and it was perfectly cooked. The steak was juicy but not overly fatty since it was consistently marbled. It was seasoned well but we loved trying all the different complimentary sauces with it - especially the red wine bordelaise sauce. So glad we tried this! - Ox burger with aged cheddar (5/5): Super fresh tasting and not oily at all. Juicy and super aromatic to the bite. Brioche bun was slightly sweet and made the dish well balanced. We also loved the tomato relish that was included as it was super unique and delicious. It was a bit odd having the lettuce, tomato, pickle, and pickled onion on the side but we had it like a side salad and it worked out ok. The fries included were yummy and definitely get the lemon aioli to add to some bites! - Meyer Lemon Cheesecake (5/5): Not heavy or overly sweet at all which we really appreciated since we were stuffed at this point. It was great how the orange sherbet cut through the lemon flavor. - Dark chocolate, baking soda, honey comb - Appreciated this small dessert for our Valentine's Day dinner. The honeycomb was dehydrated and crunchy when biting but softens and gets sticky when chewing. - Towel w almond smell Overall (5/5): Late review for our Valentine's day reservation. Service was super friendly and helpful, especially at explaining the menu. Ambiance was pretty vibey with candlelight but it was a bit noisy. Overall food and vibes were amazing and it was one of the best meals we had that weekend!

Burger + potato puree

I usually order the duck leg confit but I rly wanted a burger tonight. Omg I'm glad I gave it a go. It was the best burger I've had! Their Yukon potato puree is also our go-to order every time. Their service was delightful as always.

Paulo P.

Went here with my gf about a month ago for our anniversary and loved it. Steaks were cooked to our preferences and the sauces provided were excellent. I loved that they were included for free because at most steakhouses I've been to or restaurants similar to this one, I've had to pay for each sauce. The tater tots and mashed potatoes here were the real stars in my opinion. The tater tots here aren't like your regular tater tots texture, it had a more breadcrumby kind of exterior but it's great to me, nice and soft and cheesy inside

House sauces that come with steak
Mariah K.

Wow.. I can't explain how amazing this dinner was. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside, service was 10/10 but the star of the show was the meal. We ordered a Cesar salad to start, with the in house made focaccia and sourdough with salted butter. For entrees we had the brussel sprouts, puree potatoes, the rib eye and filet magnon. I'll be thinking about this meal for a long time; the steaks were cooked to perfection mixed with a perfect array of house made sauces (many different choices). The potato puree was actually insane, so creamy and flavorful. Cannot recommend Ox + Anchor enough! Such an incredible and delicious meal.

Prime New York and Filet Mignon. Creamed Spinach, Yukon gold pure and all sauces on the side.
Garrett W.

Came here tonight for our one year anniversary and we had an incredible meal. We were under the impression that Ox + Anchor was fine dining but once we got there, the entire restaurant was so incredibly loud. Like we could barely hear our server. No music or any of that. Not super pleasant. Also there were a lot of people here tonight dressed in like bed clothing or regular street wear. Which is fine of course, no judgment. You'd just think a place this nice would have a dress code. The food. Amazing, from the complimentary bread to the steak to the sides to dessert. Top-down absolutely delicious, wonderful food. Our server was amazing. He took care of us.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the attentive, welcoming service, flavorful steaks and sides, inviting modern atmosphere, and creative cocktails and drinks.

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Can you bring your own wine and what is the corkage and is there a night when corkage is waived?

Is the restaurant kid friendly?

Yes it is.

I know it's an upscale restaurant, would nice jeans be acceptable if paired with a nice top and shoes?

That's what I wore the last time I was there, and most were dressed the same. It's upscale, but also a fun place to spend an evening and a meal.

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