Yum! First time at this spot and had to try the gyro pizza. It met the hype and reviews. It was flavorful, 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. read more

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

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After a long road trip, we stopped at Petra in San Luis Obispo for a light lunch before an early dinner 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! read more

Broadly recognized by many of the foodie faves (Diners Drive-In's & Dives, USA Today, and BEST of SLO), here you can find GYROS 4 ways! Traditional Mediterranean Gyro Plate, Sandwich, Bowl, or PIZZA! CHERRY COKE, YERBA MATE (MADRE), and ALWAZAH ARABIC TEA! Food is fast, good for enjoying on the large patio or watching sports indoors, also order by DoorDash or catering to-go. I was looking for greens so I ordered the GYRO BOWL, which was heavy on rice, but the Cali veggies are fresh & vibrant with savory gyro meat & cool tzatziki. Ingredients are customizable during on-screen ordering, and 5 kinds of self-serve VEGAN sauces add lots of flavor as you wish! read more

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

We visited Petra during a short stay in SLO for a conference. This is a solid little spot with ample beer selections and mediterranean food. Service is front counter style with large fridges full of beer off to the side. I was surprised by how quickly I received my food given how busy the place was! The overall vibe was...fine? It definitely had a clear college bar meets log cabin aesthetic. A great place to grab a quick bite, but not necessarily the best spot to have a romantic meal. I ordered the beef kabob plate. The meat was cooked well, veggies were great, and the pita and tzatziki both had great flavor. We ordered some additional pita and hummus on the side, and the texture and flavor of the hummus were good. I purchased some baklava to-go, and it was easily my favorite part of the meal. Overall, I'd absolutely visit Petra again. It's definitely a staple of the area for a reason! read more

Had to head north to the Bay Area over the weekend...drove a while and after putting out a few feelers was told to go to Petras, San Luis Obispo. Maybe 1/2 mile off of 101; lots of parking for a Friday afternoon and A/C!!! Self-serve kiosk worked great and the staff was real nice. The inside is comfortable and appropriate. Didn't muck about-ordered a gyro-wow! Delicious!! The meat, veggie stuffing and the pita it all came in was fresh. The portion was hefty and beyond filling. Also felafels were great-crispy and flavorful. If you are passing SLO (San Luis Obispo) and want a very tasty belly full- Petras is the place. read more

Some restaurants earn a second visit, just to make sure the first superb experience wasn't a fluke. So here we were, back for plates of koftas, chicken and beef kabobs: a vibrant medley of smoky, charred meats paired with fresh sides and rich sauces. Just like last time, each dish was a thoughtful masterpiece, engaging our palates in unexpected and delightful ways. The techy part is a treat, too. Ordering through a touchscreen panel feels like a culinary lab, letting you curate your ingredients, paint your plate with five self-serve sauces, and design a meal that's uniquely yours. Tech meets Old World flavors. The setting has changed as well. Two years ago, the outdoor dining area was a collapsible tarp with folding tables and chairs. Now it's a welcoming, planter-lined oasis, with shade umbrellas that open smoothly at the turn of a crank to keep diners cool and comfortable. Our first time wasn't a fluke. Petra is here to stay. Five stars without hesitation! read more

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Pleasantly surprised by how big the portion sizes are here. I ordered a falafel bowl because I was not that hungry and got what I considered a plate amount. Every sauce and topping is fresh and appears to be made in house. The pita is PERFECT and steals the show. Prob the best more fresh pita I've ever had. Will return here in the future when in town. Casual ambiance with self seating. 4 stars for price. The food and place is chill but pricing is a little high for what I'm used to. Considering the sizes and freshness of everything- seems fair! read more

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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Went to Petra while in SLO after seeing it on Diners Drive in's and Dives the food was very good. I got the tri tip shawarma plate, my wife got the chicken cauliflower pita. Both had great flavor, the pita was soft and fresh baked and the salsa bar was awesome. The staff was friendly and the restaurant was very clean. We will be back. read more

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We love Petra ! Always light and super tasty ! This time we went to their new location in SLO Public Market. 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

Petra is a family favorite. Food is consistent and yummy. Our go to is pizza, fries, gyro salad and kabobs. We love Edwin!

BEST MEDITERRANEAN FOOD ON THE CENTRAL COAST!!!!!!! Amazing food, friendly staff, and clean comfortable seating make Petra a must visit!! Some of my favorites are the chicken kebabs, dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), and tzatziki with pita bread. Your options here are vast as they also make some AMAZING pizzas, shawarma plates, and deserts. Make sure to order up some baklava to finish up your amazing meal. It's all GREAT!! If you're on the other side of town, check out the new location off Tank Farm road. read more

Born and Raised in SLO. It's been 6 yrs since my last visit on the central coast. Here for a family wedding. Awesome place, Service was good, tons of tables Meat was moist and had tons of flavor. My favorite was the Gyro pizza - so yummy, put some extra garlic sauce. Love it. read more

Petra - Mediterranean Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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This was the perfect spot for a quick, casual bite. The service was friendly, welcoming, and efficient, and the food came out fresh and surprisingly fast. tip: check out the back fridge before placing your order they have a great selection of beverages worth browsing. The restaurant has an open, spacious layout that makes it comfortable whether you're stopping in for a quick meal or staying a little longer. Overall, a great experience with good food, fast service. read more

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I go to this place once or twice a year but tonight when my pizza was brought to my table by Christian W. 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 1 am keep going back to this place every time that I am in SLO? read more

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My wife and I come from the SF Bay Area where there are plenty of Mediterranean restaurants. The food at Petra was excellent. We had the lentil and chicken soups, the greek salad, and pizza. The pizza was surprisingly good. The staff were friendly and helpful. We look forward to our next visit read more

Our go to place before coming home from visiting our daughter at CP. We loved everything -the pizza here as well as the shawarma sandwich. The sauces they have available are yummy! Service is great and ambiance with their new outdoor patio is perfect. read more

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

Whenever I need a quick fresh bite, i go to Petra! Love the quality of the food here. It always hits. The vibes are always great here. read more

Petra - Falafel Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

We used Petra for a Rotary meeting, and everyone loved the food. Vincent, the Catering Manager, was very helpful. The food was delicious and a good value for how much we had. We will definitely use them again. read more

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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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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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

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

I really liked this place. You order either at a screen or at the counter. Staff was helpful and answered questions, brought our food quickly, and came to clear our things after our meal. I particularly liked the variety of options, and that you can customize your meal. For example, if you get a Plate, you can choose half-and-half entrees if you can't decide, and you can choose rice, salad, or a bit of both. I thought my food was very good, my dinner companion thought it was ok. Everything was clean, including the condiment and drink area, and staff came through to keep it clean. I would definitely like to come here again -- clean, fast, good variety, customization, good food. read more

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

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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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

Petra is an amazing spot for quality flavorful food. Generous portions, well seasoned meat and the pita is the bomb. Wonderful staff as well. read more

Tho food was delicious. Service was great. The atmosphere was very pleasant. The staff was very friendly.8

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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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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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

This is our go to restaurant. Happy with the second location because there's parking; downtown location has eliminated their parking for more outdoor seating. Paid street parking can be difficult. Food service is quick, food is consistent in taste and appearance, clean restaurant. You have to order and pay at the counter; there is no table service. Pleasant dining room, family oriented at second location, tourists and students at original location. Everything we have ordered is great. My husband likes everything and their hot and spicy condiments. My favorite is the BBQ Cilantro Chicken with tzatziki or ranch sauce. I do want to try their ice cream on the next visit. read more

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

My favorite Mediterranean reataurant in SLO! Me and my husband has ordered food from here many times! We ordered gyro bowl, falafel bowl, knots, extra garlic sauce, and shatta sauce. Everything was perfectly seasoned. The pita bread was very fluffy and delicious. I dipped everything in the garlic sauce because it's soooo good. And the shatta sauce is a good spicy. I love the smokiness it had to it. The portion of everything was great. No skimping here. Those knots were also fire. Super soft and the perfect texture. Best Mediterranean spot in town hands down. Definitely recommend! read more

Petra - Falafel Bowl, knots, pita bread, Gyro Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California