I live just down the street and I love this place. Ancient Owl is such a great addition to the…read moreneighborhood. You can walk in and have a quick beer, sit and get some work done or meet up with friends and family. So many beers to choose from and seltzer. Staff is always willing to answer questions and help you through the menu.

Very spacious seating from high tops to the bar to corner couches. Loved that they had kombuchas…read moreand sours available as well. Snacks to Enjoy and a full forge of beer to choose from. The beertender was really nice.

This place was great. We usually travel with our dogs and finding a brewery this size is rare. It…read moremakes it easy for us to find seating with our two dogs. There is lots of seating and activities you can do in different areas. They also have a wine side so there is something for everyone. If you have kids they have arcade games. Will definitely stop by again if we are in the area.

Burgers are very filling. Pretty tasty, although I really wish they'd add more of the extras. I got…read morethe burger with sour kraut on it and there was barely any. It's so inexpensive, load it up. The tots and garlic parm fries were delish. My friend had a beer and said it was great. My only other complaint was, it was very cold outside and they had the back door open. Most people were sitting at their tables in coats. I prefer to take my coat off and relax a bit.

I had completely forgotten about this place, and I'm so glad I found my way back. This is easily…read moreone 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.

This pains me, but I must report that their gluten-free pizza is close, but it is NOT CELIAC SAFE…read more 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.

Simply delicious…read more Professionally prepared. So fresh and balanced. I can't see how it could be any better. Also tried the fried squid legs-so perfectly cooked. Tender and battered well. Service staff was efficient and friendly. We always enjoy the atmosphere here, whether table or sushi bar. Try the sake with your meals, if you can ;)

Ordered: - Lunch Special Chirashi with Tofu and Pickled…read moreCucumbers (5/5): Most worth of all the lunch specials, probably the best chirashi I've had at this price. Loved the variety of the cuts including scallops and some other unique cuts that we didn't recognize. The way the rice was prepared was a standout too. I did find a fish scale in my bowl though which was unfortunate. - Lunch Special Salmon Roll + 5 Nigiri (4/5): Solid generously portioned fish on the rice, but nothing else wowed us. Still satisfied. Nigiri included Tuna salmon, amberjack, yellowtail, and golden eye snapper. Overall (5/5): Came here on Friday for lunch and was seated after a short 15 minute wait - it was a lot busier than we expected! The parking lot was pretty small and full so we had to find metered parking nearby as the nearby parking structure was also closed. Service was good, though it was a bit hard to hear over the noise and music. The sushi felt super fresh and we loved the portion sizes - we were pretty impressed and we hope to return if we're ever in the area!

Great carne asada burrito and awesome mild salsa. The staff was super friendly, can not wait to go…read moreback!

The food was tasty and well prepared. The gentleman behind the counter was friendly and brought our…read moremeal to us. The dining area was clean and exactly right. Feeling like tacos? Give em a try.

We were strolling around the SLO Amtrak train depot and admiring the small shops when a gentleman,…read moregetting off his bike, invited us to check out his lounge. He said he was the owner, staff, and DJ. We were intrigued, so we returned later that evening. We were not disappointed. Yan's Vinyl Bar, though small and quaint, was filled with music, food, drinks, and people. This place is not a loud. This place is classy, chic, and moody. It serves tin fish, which was amazing. The smoked muscles were so tasty as were the oysters and anchovies. The orange wine was also a treat. Everything is reasonably priced. The owner was attentive, friendly, and very hospitable. He truly strives to give his patrons a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this lounge.

They like music made by minorities, but apparently they don't actually want you there if you are…read moreone. The owner seems on edge the entire time we were there. 2 people in our group went outside for a minute, and the owner literally ran after them to "make sure they weren't dashing out in their bill," even though 2 of us were still sitting there. He literally told us this. I saw a black guy come in and sit at the bar and they ignored him until he left. Respectfully, they can go "duck" themselves.

Counter service was excellent and friendly. Beer selection second to none in the immediate area and…read morekept cold in refrigerated containers.

May/10/2026 I came in here looking for a pint, a good chune, maybe even a couple of honeys. When I…read morewalked up to register to order a pint, He assured me that the largest size that had was 8oz. I'm not Tony stark, but last i checked a pint is not 8oz. He then proceeded to to sell me a beer that was a blonde ale but a twist of "sour".It was a hot day, I really needed this pint as soon it touched my lips, I cowards back in pure disgust. Guys, when he said sour i thought he meant 2 day old milk. No this shit was sour. fuck you where you breath, if i wanted something sour, I would of turned on fox news

Fantastic little find! Highly creative tapas style small plate menu that was ideal for sharing. I…read moreloved the focus on healthy and gourmet. We were surprised at how reasonable the prices were for that level of food and presentation. They had a very well curated wine by the glass selection that finished off the experience. We will be back. (So delicious we forgot to take pictures!)

Husband does't eat onions, so the menu was challenging for him. We settled on the strawberry…read moreseasonal salad and the mushroom and artichoke brushasetta. Delicious. The sauces/dressings were outstanding.

Pros: Good food, comfortable atmosphere, friendly service…read more Cons: only one server for the whole dining room meant long waits for food and drinks.

My son and I decided on a whim to stop by burger village since he was craving a burger. The…read morelocation is ideal surrounded with a nice shopping area although it made parking a little challenging. I had the bison burger with onion rings. The burger had good flavor and texture but it's the onion rings that really stood out. They had a subtle flavor which I found refreshing. Fresh is the word I would use the describe them, as fresh and deep fried can be. My son got the kids burger and although he enjoyed the fries comparing them to In 'n Out he did not like the burger. Didn't mesh with his kids palate. The thing that I found disappointing was although the burger patty was smaller, a kids portion, the bun was full sized. It was a lot of bread and my son even compared it to the old Wendy's commercial, "Where's the Beef?" I'm proud he remembers the randomness I expose him to. Overall the food was fine albeit a bit pricey. Probably won't return for that specific reason.

We had such an amazing time the last visit that it was a must to stop by again this trip. After…read moredinner calls for a night cap and they offer happy hour in the evening if I remember correctly. The last time was during Christmas which it was Christmas on crack here but in a festive good way. I did get carded walking in, lol... We alway like to utilize the upstairs loft area for drinks. It's a fun spot with cozy lounge and chairs. You have the main communal seating area right in the middle where you can mingle with other guest. There's bar seating along the bar counter and two sections where it's like a private area with sofas along the wall. Somewhat a vip section upstairs. Cocktails are alway good. Same as last we came for the spicy margaritas and it was as good as we remembered. For the price, totally worth it. Let's say a few was had and a headache to prove it. Service was and has alway been great. All the staffs were amazing and very friendly. Even with all the crowds ordering, they were cracking out the drinks pretty fast. It's a full bar so whatever you need, I'm sure they can make it. The place is beautiful and well laid out. Main restaurant and bar downstairs. Along one side of the place is the bar. You have seating all throughout and then the upstairs. A fun place. A big college hangout but the crowd was great.

Got lured into the restaurant by the smell of grilling meat. Feral was cooking outside the…read morerestaurant for the farmers market. Two of us ate at the bar. Both got dishes featuring short ribs, him the mac and cheese, me the entree with mashed potatoes. Pros 1. The pre-dinner cocktails were tasty. 2. The servers were very nice. Cons 1. Wanted wine with dinner. In the middle of California wine country they had only a handful of supermarket-quality wines. 2. The short run was dry and not very flavorful in both dishes. 3. The starches on both plates were not well-prepred. The mac and cheese was SO dry and the mashed potatoes were cold and lacked seasoning. 4. The starter or appetizer selection is quite limited. This wasn't a good meal, and it wasn't a cheap one, either. We won't be back.