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    Shell Beach Brewhouse

    4.0 (934 reviews)
    ModerateGastropubs, Bars
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Outdoor seating

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    Alejandro B.

    Average nothing was a wow. Tried to get three different beers but they were all out. Service was ok, had to ask a few times for refills. Our food order came out before my beer. The staff was really nice just a bit slow and the restaurant wasn't busy during lunch time. Tried the hombre burger, it was nothing memorable. The poke nachos were fantastic. The restaurant was clean,nice and spacious

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    Renee N.

    Whenever we are on the central coast, we always find time to stop here and enjoy a tasty brew. Located in Shell Beach and right off Highway 101. The area is residential so no water views but the vibe here is laid back and very chill. The beer list is extensive and the appetizers are good. We like the poke nachos to complement our drinks. There is the bar area and a larger dining area. For brewskis, I love the Karl Strauss Red Trolley Ale and the Big Sky Moose Drool Brown Ale. We have always received good service and this brewery attracts mainly locals. Parking can be a challenge but we have got lucky twice and pulled right up front. Happy Hour is Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 6:00pm.

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    Michelle D.

    We've tried this place a handful of times over the years and it just never quite hits the mark. Decent cocktail hour for good deals. Bar is often kind of messy and not wiped down and pretty slow service. They could benefit from adding a busser to clean bar tables and area outside. Last time we ordered togo because we were exhausted and heading home from a long trip. Ordered 5 things and they didn't have bags to carry out our food in due to running out. My salad was so bland and not worth the price. The place is just lacking some good management likely. It has potential to be much better.

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    John F.

    The food, the beer the service was amazing highly recommend! Great atmosphere! Check it out!

    Beet Salad
    David C.

    MAR2025 We came in since the place was near the hotel and we were meeting up with a group. Service was attentive and helped with any questions we had. Water refills and check ins frequent. I think the only difficulty we had with arriving was a small parking lot and multiple cars in this case. The space is really open inside the restaurant with plenty of area to spread out. I had gotten the veggie options I could with the brussel sprouts, a beet salad, and a side of veggies which ended up being broccoli. Everything was made and plated well. The beet salad was pretty good, though a little imbalanced as far as ingredients and wanted a bit more from it. Cooked veggies were what you'd expect. The brussel sprouts were the best part though. Well cooked, nicely seasoned, the flavor was on point through out. I'd come back just for the brussel sprouts really, though not a terrible amount of vegetarian options to be frank.

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    Karl A.

    We came in at the end of a long day. Our server was a little confused, but he got the job done. We placed a drink order and I asked what ciders they had, he didn't know, but said he'd find out. He brought the rest of our drinks out and I asked about the cider. He said he forgot. We started with some cheese curds. They were fantastic. Lightly breaded and cooked well. I got the truffle burger, the review would have been 4 stars but the server ignored my request for no onions in the burger. Honestly the onion flavor detracted from the burger, it would have been great if they had made it like I asked. We also had to wake repeatedly for napkins and mayo. The server couldn't multi task. Hopefully they can help train him up. The back of house out performed the front of house. Lousy service, great food.

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    Molly L.

    We came here so my husband could watch the game, and it was a good choice! The bar and dining area both have a good amount of TVs for anyone wanting to watch whatever game they want. The menu looked great, so we decided to eat here. It's a big restaurant, with an outdoor area. We used the street parking across from the business. When seated, to start we had the cheese curds as our appetizer, which are phenomenal. We could have easily ordered two of them. For my entree, I had the ahi salad and my husband had the nachos. The nachos had the best cheese (beer cheese?) which is actually what we prefer on nachos. The ahi salad was good and refreshing. I think the ahi was a touch overcooked but it was still really good. It had a really delicious sesame crust, which I loved. Service was quick and friendly. Would definitely come here again and try more of the menu!

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    Fely L.

    Nice brewery in Shell Beach where the locals hang out. Good crowd for a Sunday. We had the nacho with Carnitas it was ok and the house brewery burger. Burger was very flavorful and juicy. Girlfriend had a beer and said it was good.

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    Great staff, friendly and attentive. The food was good. We really appreciated the blend of fresh fruit for the kids meal.

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    Good folks solid attentive service local vibe tasty food no hesitation to return which we did, twice!

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    I have eaten there many times. Food is great, full service bar and nice selection of beers on tap.

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    Great food! Lots of space! And awesome service! I had one of the best Beet/Chicken salad ever! We will definitely come back!

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    Ask the Community - Shell Beach Brewhouse

    Not open on a Tuesday at noon 🤷🏻‍♀️?

    Any gluten-free beers?

    yes of course couple ones go Enjoy 😉

    Will outdoor seating with TV continue throughout the winter?

    Does Shell Beach Brewhouse have Sunday football on with outdoor seating?

    Yes and seating outside too

    Is there parking for a truck and fifth wheel?

    Not in the parking lot, but there may be room across the street when they get done with the road construction.

    Do they have sampler flights for beer?

    Yes

    Are they dog friendly?

    Yes, I brought my dog there several times

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    Humdinger Brewing

    4.5(262 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    •$$

    Wow, what an excellent local brewery! Looking for some…read moreevening bite after a late lunch and this place was nearby where we were staying, so gave it a walk to try it. Seemed to close early, 8pm, for a brewery, but I guess it's a quieter area. Arrived past 7, hoping we can still get food and we were still good for food and beer! Ms. Kristie was so efficient and friendly and awesome, hustling back and forth from reception to seating and dropping by to check on all the patrons. Like a one woman show! I went for the Peanut butter falcon since I like a good brown beer. The peanut butter was initially nice, but it kinda became tiring as the sips went along, since peanut butter seemed a bit much over the beer. Got wife the German Pilsner and that was excellent! Smooth with a hint of malty sweetness too! I am thinking maybe the Lawn Order blonde ale is probably going to be great as well, but too full from late lunch to consume more than one. For food, went with the birria melt and the salmon salad. Birria melt had some awesome authentic flavors to it! Kid devoured it with the consomme. I enjoyed a quarter of it, but too full, so worked out perfect since kid didn't want to share more either, lol. Salmon salad was perfect! Pan seared on both side for that wonderful crust yet tender goodness. Salad dressing with cherry and almond slices made this salad so enjoyable while staying lighter. Was not expecting such salmon from a brewery, excellent food here! Locals seem to love this place too until closing time I guess, since a group that seemed to be bar hopping arrived exceited when we got there too:)

    One of the best grilled cheese sandwiches I've ever had and I love their crispy potatoes! Have…read morepurchased their in house hot sauce and am a fan of their beers in tap.

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    Eureka!

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    8.4 mi
    •$$
    Casual dining
    Full bar

    Why, why, why have we never dined here before?? We started…read morewith the truffle fries (hard to stop eating them), then hubs had the Napa Chicken Sandwich, and I had the Fig Burger (actual name escapes me, satisfaction level never will). Fabulous meal, so delicious. The flavors, the presentation -- off the charts. Lucas K. was the best server. Here, not here, but with perfect timing and in the perfect ratio, know what I mean? Asked the bartender if they had a good stout. He let me taste test the one they had on tap -- Ales Smith Speedway Stout (out of San Diego). Notes of chocolate and coffee.... Oh...sooo good. Went straight to my head. Do you see me complaining? We will MOST definitely be back.

    Stopped in for a quick lunch with my son you can't beat $13 for a lunch of this size and quality. I…read morehad the Burger and fries while my son upgraded his Chicken club to onion rings... Still $30 for two quality lunches. Great value. Always an enjoyable clean and fun experience even with construction going on outside not a big deal. Issabella was absolutely great managing the bar and the dining room. She seemlessy handled the bar and drinks and the dining room customers. Even holding down everything she was pleasant and smiling and very professional and made for a great experience. Happy to know she will be working most Thursdays which as a new whiskey club member means I can expect great service on the monthly release nights.

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    Eleven Twenty-Two - The room where they lock your phones up

    Eleven Twenty-Two

    4.3(327 reviews)
    32.4 mi
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    We loved Eleven Twenty-Two, what a unique and fun experience. Hidden off the square behind Pappy…read moreMcGregor's in downtown Paso, this speakeasy has quite the entry process. First, you line up at the entrance, then you ring the doorbell, but only once as the sign warns. You are greeted through a peekaboo window in the door where they ask your party size. You are then taken in groups of three or less to a vestibule where they lock down your phones so you can't take any pictures and then you are seated in the dark and moody atmosphere. They don't split checks, so be ready to order as a group. There's a 90 minute time limit as well, so don't dawdle. Highlights of our order included the Butter Pecan Old Fashioned (so good!) and the Banana Daiquiri. We stayed for the full 90 minutes and when we left there was a long line waiting to get in. Go early if you want to get one of the few seats inside or be prepared to wait. We loved our experience.

    This was a really cool speakeasy!…read more You can only make reservations on certain days, and we happened to be in the area when they allowed for them on a Thursday. We ended up checking in at the restaurant next door and they told us where to find it and to let them know that we had a reservation. (Not sure if everyone has to do this extra step or if you can just go here) We let the gentleman working know that we had a reservation when he popped out from the peep hole. We first went into a very small room full of books and he explained the process and locked our phones in a bag. They take this seriously. You were not going to have access to your phone. I'm sure the material was made to protect it from getting anything sneaky through. They do, however, tell you to keep the phone with you so it is always in your posession. The inside was quite beautiful. It felt like a speakeasy, quiet and through magical doors where you are not meant to be found. We were seated at the bar and were immediately given water. I first started with a raspberry mojito. I forgot what my husband got the first time. For his second drink he tried their version of the Grasshopper which claimed to taste just like mint and chip ice cream. He was absolutely blown away and said "Wow!" every time he took a sip. I tried it and it was spot on! I didn't want another alcoholic beverage so I got their mocktail version of an Orange Julius and it was delicious! We told the bartender (I forgot his name) how amazing the drinks were and especially the Grasshopper and he got into it and told us how it is made and what processes they go through. It actually has milk but you would never know by looking at it. Service was great. When we left we had to hand the bartenders our bagged phones so they could use a machine to unlock it. I told them this felt like Fort Knox. Too funny.

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    Antigua Brewing Company

    Antigua Brewing Company

    4.4(66 reviews)
    8.6 mi
    •$$

    Beautiful place with great ambiance. We had an early lunch on a slow afternoon and really enjoyed…read morethe experience. I ordered the highly recommended fish and chips, which didn't entirely capture my heart. My boyfriend had a burger that I also got to try, and it was superb!

    Quality/Quantity - Got 5 tasters. Well, four for me and one for my daughter, lol…read more Hazy IPA Dry Hopped - This was okay. Grand Hoppening IPA, Dry Hopped - My second favorite. Masgus Belgian Golden Ale - My favorite of the flight. Amber Ale Dry Hopped - I am an Amber drinker again, but this did NOT hit the spot... Pink Flamingo - My daughter's drink and my least favorite. She liked it and finished it. And I felt that all the beers were NOT cold enough... Pub, bar food available, see pictures of menu. We just came here to try their beers. Atmosphere - Cool, small brewery. Indoor and outdoor seating. Lounge, table, counter, table top, bar, etc. seating available. Tonight was trivia night, too bad we got here late and just made it for the last question. Open 7 days a week from noon till 8pm, 9pm or 10pm. Metered street parking. Today we paid, as I was just too tired to walk 4+ blocks for free parking. We usually (always prefer to walk) but today was a long travel day, but you already know that if you are following. BTW, the city of SLO lowered their parking rates, see picture. Clean modern bathrooms, see picture. Service - Good. Friendly and nice but no 100% follow through. Never got our waters... Well I did not need any as I am only drinking beer. Specials on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. See picture or website. Price - $28 + tip, expensive for what we got. When did SLO get so expensive/upscale? Owner Comment - Congrats on your vertigo company. From farm to hops to beer! Farm to glass. Congrats on your success since 2022.

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    Antigua Brewing Company - We use hops grown right at our farm in San Luis Obispo!

    We use hops grown right at our farm in San Luis Obispo!

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    TASTE! Craft Eatery - San Luis Obispo - Very berry salad

    TASTE! Craft Eatery - San Luis Obispo

    4.3(1.7k reviews)
    7.6 mi
    •$$

    I love the concept behind this restaurants. I'm always a fan of variety and their menu being…read morestructured around combing small items like sliders, sides, and salads is perfect for me. I opted to do a trio with the bahn mi, tip o' Argentina, and the garlic fries. The food was good I forgot to take a picture! The tip o' Argentina was solid with the garlic aioli and the chimmichurri perfectly complimenting the steak and the lettuce and tomato adding a little bit of freshness. The buns they use for all of their sliders are soft, slightly sweet, and don't fall apart while you're eating. The Bahn Mi was even better. I love pork but was a little skeptical about pulled pork on a slider riffing on the flavors of a bahn mi. To my surprise and delight, it tasted just like grilled Vietnamese pork, which was perfectly complimented by the fresh and pickled veggies and surprisingly hot jalapeño. Finally, I got the garlic fries which were a massive portion, crisp, and very garlicky. Everything was good and with such a large and customizable menu, I'd definitely return if I was in the area again. I also want to give a shout out to the bartender, Kelsey. I sat at the bar and her service was attentive and she was very knowledgeable about the menu. We got the opportunity to chat for a bit and I loved her vibe, so definitely consider sitting at the bar if you're dining solo or with a friend.

    We saw the great reviews for Taste and were really excited about the concept of being able to…read morechoose from so many things that we made this our first stop in our time in SLO. It is a bit off the beaten path I thought, in a seemingly industrial area and parking was hard to find at 12:30 on a Monday. We had to go down the street and around the corner since the lot was full. I got a Gouda Burger, the summer crunch salad, and garlic fries. My wife and kid also had a slider but did Italian Sprouts, mac and cheese with bacon, and sweet potato fries. The slider was good- tasty but a little messy to eat. Both servings of fries were really generous. The salad was a good mix of ingredients. However the mac and brussels sprouts were a bit disappointing. For some there is no such thing as too much bacon but for us both of these dishes definitely had too much bacon- so much that we left a lot of the bacon! And don't get me wrong, I do enjoy my bacon. Overall, a good concept but we'll definitely try some non bacon dishes next time!

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    Banh Mi Slider, Hail Caesar Salad, Smoked Gouda & Andouille Mac

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