I had completely forgotten about this place, and I'm so glad I found my way back. This is easily one of the best Mediterranean spots in SLO. If you're craving great kabobs, a classic fresh salad, or creamy hummus, this is the place to go. There are plenty of paid parking spots nearby, which makes it convenient. You might have a short wait, but it's absolutely worth it. Delicious food and totally hits the spot every time. read more

This pains me, but I must report that their gluten-free pizza is close, but it is NOT CELIAC SAFE. It used to be, so it was an awful surprise last week when I developed the tell-tale signs of being "glutened" & couldn't eat solid food at all for a three days, and then only rice for three more. I'm 80% okay now, 9 days later. That's a steep price for 2 slices of a small pizza. My family & I love this place so it's a loss. Just a word to my fellow Celiacs, I don't trust their kitchen. Whatta bummer because that artichoke pizza of theirs was my all-time favorite pizza. Petra, please inform your staff that takes orders and add it to your menus. It means the world to us when restaurants are honest about their gf options & cross-contamination. read more

I was visiting SLO to see a few friends and they brought me to Petra and it was SOOO delicious!! We ordered online and was given an estimate of 30 minutes for our medium pizza to be done. It was pretty accurate which I appreciated! This was my first time having gyro and it was so good. I got a medium pizza to share and it was definitely enough. The meat was tender and there was a certain sweetness in the pizza that helped amplify the flavors together. They provided us with 2 ranches and we also asked for a side of garlic butter. Dipping the crust in the garlic butter was game changing! read more

Petra - MED Gyro Pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Looks like this place is popular with students in this university town. Ordering is through self service kiosks. They have a great self service sauce bar similar to Mexican restaurants as well. The variety of the sauces ranged from spicy to mild to zesty to creamy. They also had pickled radish and sumac onions. I got a chicken shawarma sandwich, priced at $12 it's a great value for the quality and quantity. It came with cucumbers, tomatoes, lots of chicken and a variety of sauces. Unfortunately my sandwich just broke apart after my first few bites. I didn't have any issue completing my meal with a fork but this is my reason for knocking off a star. read more

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Stopped for a light lunch and went overboard. Tried three dips, hummus, baba ganoush, and tzidziki (spelling?). I'm usually a hummus person but the baba ganoush was by far the best. The falafel and great and moist. And the kebab was very flavorful. On top of the great food, the staff was amazing and very kind. We will be back. Great spot! read more

Petra - Hummus, Baba Ganoush, falafel and Kefta Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Holy moly, I just had one of the best pizzas here! This spot came highly recommended and ordered a gyro pizza and chicken shawarma off their easy-to-navigate self order kiosks. The spot quickly filled up around dinner time, but we got in just before the rush and had no problem snagging a table. The gyro pizza was layered with toppings and I'm regretting not eating another slice. The chicken shawarma plate tasted fairly standard, no complaints but also nothing too memorable. I'd come back immediately for the gyro pizza and to try out some of their other menu options. Definitely recommend! read more

Petra - Gyro pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Petra was recommended as one of the top halal spots in SLO, and I'm glad I listened. I wasn't too sure what to expect from the outside, but after walking in I was pleasantly surprised by how clean, organized & stylish the interior is. The service was fast & friendly, and after a short wait my BBQ Cilantro Chicken pizza arrived. It was fresh & delicious. The Rosewater Pudding was a sweet way to end the meal. The meal was pretty affordable too. Some notes for Muslim diners. Petra has a rather extensive bar, in case you're wary of alcohol. There is no pork on the menu, but the beef pepperoni & Canadian turkey bacon are not halal. Every other meat is halal though. Overall, I think Petra is a must for anyone (Muslim or not) visiting SLO. read more

Petra - BBQ Cilantro Chicken pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Sadly I was disappointed with this highly Yelp rated restaurant. Today my chicken was burnt and the rice wasn't that good. Tastes greasy. The hummus and cucumber yogurt dish were tasty! I also didn't like the flies flying inside the restaurant. read more

Petra - Mediterranean Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Came in for dinner and the place was very busy. You can either order at the counter or a self service screen. Then, take a number and grab a seat. They bring the food to you. Considering how packed it was, the ease of ordering and receiving our order went great. There's complimentary hot tea and a sauce bar full of options. Everything we had ordered came out delicious. The food was amazing and I can see why this place is a local favorite. I ate and watched the staff work hard and get orders. They have a good system with take out, uber eats, and dine in. I was pretty impressed how quick the food came out. I didn't try the pizza, but seeing it be brought out to all the tables near me tells me pizza is what I am eating on my next visit. read more

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Came by for their happy hour (3 pm - 6 pm daily and ALL day Sunday) for beer ONLY I think. What a deal. I ordered a Space Dust IPA for less than $5 after tax. read more

Petra - Cheers to happy hour (Mon - Fri 3-6 pm and ALL day Sunday) - Mediterranean Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

This isn't your typical pizza joint, Petra does things with a Mediterranean twist. We got a large pizza and did half Gyro, half Tri-Tip. Gyro: Somehow this really does taste like a gyro but in the format of a pizza. The only thing that I'd prefer personally is to have it be a bit more saucy. Nothing the sauce bar couldn't help amplify - I feel the sauce bar was designed for this particular pizza to be honest. Significant cheese pull from the mozzarella with this, it almost overpowered the other toppings on this half of the pizza. The gyro is soft, tender, perfectly seasoned. Tri-Tip: I did prefer this side of the pizza though I could appreciate that a Gyro pizza isn't just a novelty menu item. I do prefer marinara sauce pizzas and this one didn't as many sauces from the sauce bar to help enhance the overall flavor. The tri tip was tender without being overcooked. Didn't make me miss pepperoni or sausage in the slightest. The sauce bar deserves its own mention and I'd argue it's what really makes Petra so good. It was hard to choose a favorite, they were all distinct enough and they all had their place at the bar. Lemon pepperoncini: Pretty sour and tangy while also bringing the heat, I kept coming back to this one to cut through the extreme cheesiness of the Gyro pizza. Chipotle: If I had to pick one that you could skip, it might be this one. Creaminess isn't really needed with the cheese pull the Gyro Pizza provides. This one might have paired better with another pizza but was the odd one out in my opinion. I would have liked a little more heat in this one. We finished it just so we wouldn't waste it. There is a "Take all you want, but eat all you take" sign which I think is great to discourage wasteful behavior. Shatta: I'd liken this to a karamiso-based spicy sauce that would accompany a rich bowl of tonkotsu ramen. This, of course, is its own thing and is just as tasty if not more so. There is an oiliness to it that isn't overwhelming because the heat of it comes through. I feel this would pair well with any pizza. Serrano: If I had to choose a favorite, it would be this one. It tastes very "green" which balances out "heavy" the pizzas are. Brings a brightness to any pizza - a must for anyone who feels like a salad or green component is missing from their meal. The presence of pickled turnips and sumac onions only make the sauce bar even better. The crispy sourness of these toppings cuts through the fattiness of the pizza. Petra also has some beers and ciders on tap. There couldn't be a better pairing with pizza. A must-go, Petra isn't one to miss. Everything is well-kept. Tables are regularly being cleaned as soon as a party leaves a table. You'd expect a place that sells pizza and beer to look somewhat unkempt but this isn't the case. The sauce bar also isn't a sloppy mess like you'd expect; it's well-maintained. The place is brightly lit and seems like sports is what's preferred to be playing on the TV. read more

Petra - Half gyro, half tri-tip. Cider on-tap (don't recall exactly). Featuring the amazing sauce bar options. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

LOVE the pizzas, especially the Gluten-Free option. Great crispy GF crust with fun & tasty toppings like chicken shawarma or gyro! (Although... my son will tell you that the regular crust with pepperoni is THE best in town ;-) Since they make all their pizza & pita dough in-house, I know they have never been a Celiac-Free space, and yet always go to great lengths to provide many other gluten-free options for me. The service is always friendly and helpful. We love supporting an outstanding local business! read more

Class of 2025 Best of SLO County winner and my sister-in-law's favorite place. Super clean with lots of seating. Petra is a must stop if you are in SLO and not wanting BBQ (go to Firestone if you are). Line was going out the door, but they have very efficient line management so shrank in no time. Clean and Bright. Big drink fridge. The best is the food. Ordered the plate which has juicy meat resting of flavorful rice and paired with generous helpings of hummus. Can't wait to go back in February which is the next time we'll be visiting. read more

Petra - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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The hardworking staff was very pleasant and efficient, however the lettuce for the salad had hard pieces in it, the tomatoes were almost white-colored and inedible, there were way too many olives, we didn't appreciate not having real bowls that were the correct size for the salad, the dressing was only vinegar and water, and the feta was super-bland because it was smashed into tiny particles. The worst part was that the hummus had way too much oil, and we both gagged. The whole meal and presentation screamed low-quality fast food. We usually love this restaurant, and we saw that it was very busy, but we were very disappointed because this was a special occasion for us, so we hope this was just a one-off experience. Once the college kids are gone, the locals won't stand for poor "college cafeteria food". read more

BEWARE OF UNINFORMED STAFF REGARDING ALLERGENS Uninformed staff or liars? I feel completely violated after our last visit. We have eaten at Petra MANY times and have informed the person taking our order every time that we need our meals to be completely dairy free. We usually get the falafel plate with rice. They have always been seemingly accommodating, letting us know that the tzatziki has dairy in it but allow us to sub it for something else. They however have NEVER said anything else has dairy in it... until our most recent visit! The staff taking our order let us know that actually the rice has dairy in it (butter). We were shocked and asked if that's been a recent change, but she said it has always been that way. We were in disbelief. It is so unbelievably dangerous to have uninformed staff members in the food industry regarding allergens. People die from allergies all the time, people have religious restrictions, and people take their dietary restrictions very seriously. I am appalled by what we learned and our family (who has patronized Petra for years) will not be coming back. We have loved going to Petra but unfortunately we do not feel safe to eat there anymore. Huge disappointment! read more

Sooooo good! One of my favorite spots in SLO! Anytime we're out here visiting family we have to stop in and get Petra. I had a classic gyro sandwich today and the lamb was so flavorful and tender. Service was quick and friendly! I love all the drink/alcohol options they offer as well. I'll be back again before my trip is over! read more

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The 2nd time I've been. 2nd time was better. I think getting a parking spot made the experience easier. read more

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I remember enjoying their food so in this trip. I decided to come back. This is a casual restaurant. Pizza was still good I had a pescatarian company so I requested the gyro to be separated. Cheese was oozing. The kofta was not as juicy and tasty as before. The rice and salad that came with is was good. My other company ordered the chicken kabob and it was dry as well. read more

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Really pleasant quick meal. I appreciated the opportunity to order via a tablet. Food was tasty.

I go to this place once or twice a year but tonight when my pizza was brought to my table by Christina she almost dropped it on me that I had to put my hand on it to prevent it from falling on my clothes; however, it did not appear to be accidental and the event was totally preventable. That's why I asked myself why I am keep going back to this place every time that I am in SLO? read more

Petra - My server - Mediterranean Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Clean friendly ambience and fairly quick food prep/service. Walked in with a group of 5 people at around 630pm on a weekday. Despite being crowded, we were able to find seats right away as the restaurant is quite large. I ordered a medium pizza and tri tip plate to share between two people. It ended up being the perfect amount of food portioning for us both. The pizza was really cheesy with just the right balance of garlic and chicken. The trip tip plate was also decent. Despite the tri tip being slightly more over than I'd prefer, everything was pretty tasty. I also appreciated the sauce bar! Definitely a nice option for a quick yet pleasant dinner in SLO! read more

Anything gyro here is a must have. I love the gyro pizza the most and the gyro sandwiches are huge and a good value for the money. Don't skip the condiment bar! read more

Petra - Gyro pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Very good pizza, bursting with flavor but I don't know if it's worthy of all the praise I had been seeing that originally made me want to try out this establishment. Still very delicious pizza and worth your business. read more

Its been a couple of years since I was last here for a meal. My buddy asked me where should we go for lunch, Petra's. I've always liked this place, its simple, fastish, and fresh food. We split a pizza with extra works. I ordered a beet salad and R ordered a tri-tip sammy. Ok then , Salads were out quite fast. My spinach and beet salad was perfect and the balsamic dressing worked well. R ordered a very large tri tip pita bread wrap thing, he didn't leave a scrap. What's next was a Large pizza with feta cheese and extra everything, Oh my we finished the sucker too...and that's it really well finish with a we'll be back again. Thanks boss foodguy martin read more

Petra - da patio - Mediterranean Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Came here for dinner on a Monday night and it was slightly packed. There was a line but didn't have to wait for too long. I got the falafel sandwich and it was pretty good. The pita bread was soft. The vegetables in the sandwich were fresh. They do put a good amount of falafel but in not going to complain about it. Something they could do is mix the ingredients a bit in the sandwich. Most of the vegetables were at the bottom and the falafel was at the top. Once I ate half of it, it was mostly vegetables. If the falafels were dispersed a bit more in the sandwich, you'd get the perfect amount of falafel and vegetables in each bite. But overall, it was delicious! I haven't had Mediterranean food in a while so I forgot how good it was. They had a large variety of drinks to choose from. read more

Food is amazing here! From the pizza to the plates they are spot on. I love the Baba Ghanoush and falafel which reminds of the days I was living in the Middle East. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. There is plenty of seating in and outside with clean restrooms. read more

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The Greek Feta pizza and tri tip shawarma sandwich were spectacular and such rare finds. My policy for food is to try to order food that I cannot find elsewhere. Today's rule served me well, and it didn't hurt that this place already had a strong aggregate review on Yelp. Parking was a bit tricky but this place has a small lot so you could try to park there if you're lucky. The condiments are self service and plentiful. Honestly, if you are ever in SLO, you should try the food here. read more

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Bomb pizza. Even better kebabs. All for a good price. Super cool little spot. Highly recommend for gluten free people. read more

Petra - Gluten free MED Chicken & Garlic Pizza This gluten free pizza was so good i had to ask the staff to confirm it was GF. Kebabs were bomb too - Mediterranean Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

On our way home from Northern California, we stopped at the town looking for a place to have a quick lunch. The restaurant was highly recommended on Yelp, so we decided to give it a try. It is a quite casual eatery with friendly staff. Ordering was very easy through its large overhead menu. We ordered gyro pizza and kabob combo. The pizza was perfectly baked. The crust was crispy on the edge and soft through the rest. The melting cheeses blended nicely with the tender meat. The kabobs were nicely grilled. The meats were tender and the veggies were lightly charred and flavorful. The rice was cooked to perfection, and the baked bread was a nice complement to the meal. The prices were reasonable. For sure we will stop by again next time we are in town. read more

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I cannot explain how much this pizza meant to me. I live in Long Beach and will unfortunately be thinking about this for a long time. We visited this spot on our way up PCH for a last minute weekend trip up the coast. We loved it so much that we came back on our way down the next day. They have a sauce bar and I'm a sauce girl, they had wonderful service, really affordable and great portions. 12/10 recommend! read more

Petra - SM Gyro Pizza and SM BBQ Cilantro Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Pizza is amazing I had the tri tip pizza and it blew me away fresh and tasty. The staff very friendly and helpful. Great environment. Highly recommend this spot read more

Meh. We tried them 3 years ago and were disappointed. Decided to try again today and same thing. Subpar food. No idea why the ratings are so high. Great baklava tho! But sadly we really miss Jaffa cafe! That's good Mediterranean read more

The food was sub-par. To get a good sense of the quality, we ordered a variety of dishes - the tabbouleh, a small pizza, beef shawarma, and chicken shawarma, with the basic sides (baba ganoush, hummus, salad, pita). The meal also included garlic paste. If you're familiar with the SoCal Armenian restaurant chain that offers similar dishes (ZC), this place is nothing like it. The chicken wasn't fresh (tasted like it was bathed in a vat of spicy water for 30 minutes prior to serving). The beef was tough and salty. The pizza was soggy and the bread was dinner roll textured. The Tabbouleh was the worst - flavorless and dry. The garlic paste had the consistency of whipped cream, and the hummus tasted 2 weeks old. The three-star rating is based on the cleanliness of the restaurant (3), the ambiance (4), the price (3), the service (3), the food taste and quality (2), and the trueness to authentic "Mediterranean" cuisine (3). read more

It has lot of reviews and I assume because of college students here. They have rewards system and I think it helps students . Had high expectations with the beet hummus but it was okay. Chicken Pizza was fine too i think their veg pizza is popular. Decent place and pretty crowded and good washroom as well. Staff is nice though read more

To be honest, I wasn't too impressed. The value is great, though. You can get a huge plate of food for under $20, which is rare nowadays. However, the food wasn't that good. I ordered a chicken plate with rice. The rice was super salty and my chicken was overcooked. The hummus had a weird flavor to it. However, I really enjoyed my sweet potato fries and the tatziki sauce. The service was friendly and the food came out fast. My only issue was the flavor was lacking. read more

Petra - Chicken plate, sweet potato fries. Looks amazing and a great value, but the flavor wasn't there :( - Mediterranean Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Food was great as always, but the service was absolutely the worst I'd ever been in any restaurant. I've supported this restaurant since day one of them opening. Tonight that changed. Owner needs to absolutely fire this woman who treats customers of over 20 years. Five minutes after being served my meal, this woman (whom seems to be a manager), demands that we pick up our food and move to another table. She doesn't have one setup to move me.. she just tells me to find one ourselves. Mind you the place is busy and packed. Only thing available is a dirty table which had not been cleaned. Which I ultimately had to do myself. She didn't offer any sort of compensation - refills on our beer/cider - a desert. She just rudely interrupted our meal to force us move so she could reserve the spot for a group - that ultimately never showed up by the time we had left! Todd and Sana need to get rid of her pronto. Her apology was really worthless. When the customer has to suggest that you should compensate them after you inconvenienced them - you've already lost. read more

Gyro Pizza - YUMMERS all the food was good with gigantic portions ! Huge selection of drinks too! read more

Petra is one of my long time favorite Mediterranean restaurants in the SLO area! They offer delicious pizzas, pita bread sandwiches, salads, soups and have some gluten free options as well. They have large drink coolers inside which offer a wide variety of local beers, sodas, waters, etc. Petra has a wonderful outdoor seating area that is dog friendly as well and great for larger groups! The ambiance overall is extremely relaxed and a great spot to relax outside on a cool evening with a drink and pizza, with some friends. Petra is close enough to downtown SLO (just a few blocks away) but just far enough so you don't have to deal with the hassle of downtown metered/paid parking! This is a huge win in my book! Petra is a true locals spot and if are visiting, this place is a must try! read more

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Had lunch here with my cousins before heading home from a long weekend and it was honestly the perfect spot. I got the chicken shawarma and it was so good. Super juicy and full of flavor. The garlic sauce was the best! The place inside is super chill and the staff were nice. Even though it was kinda busy, we didn't wait long. I'd for sure come back next time I'm in SLO. read more

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We always make an effort to stop by during our roadtrip up north, Even if it takes us longer to get home. We arrived during lunch time, and the place was busy. There is now a self serve kiosk to order your food. We ordered the chicken shawarma plate, the chicken pita sandwich and the cheese pizza. You are given a number, and they then bring you the food. As always, it didn't disappoint. The pita bread they use in their sandwiches is just so soft and fresh. They also include pita bread with the entree. The chicken is flavorful, filled with cucumbers, lettuces and onions. My husband enjoyed his Schawarma plate. The kids enjoyed their pizza, and there was even extra to take to go. They also have a very nice self serve sauce station, to complement your food. Employees are also very nice and friendly. read more

Petra - Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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