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.

It's always an awesome, lively & colorful experience at nightcap…read moreEric, Picasso & Soph are so impressive team behind the bar. The greatest artesenal drinks in SLO! Super happy chill vibe / always leave smiling

Went to nightcap with a group of five on a wet and windy Saturday night recently. We were…read moreimmediately seated in a plush and semi private booth near the door with curtains providing partial concealment. The space is dimly lit but wonderfully decorated and curated. We were helped initially by Austin, who is a very fun and interactive member of the Nightcap team. The drinks were carefully crafted and delivered with friendly banter from Austin. Later, we decided to head over to Granada Bistro on the other side of the hotel to to get a table for dinner. The host let us know all their tables were reserved but if we wanted to wait for about 30 minutes they would work to create some space for us. Meanwhile they offered to continue drink service for us in their waiting area. Next thing I knew we were being whisked back over to Nightcap and Austin was back letting us know that he'd be taking care of us and our dinner orders. He sat us right back in the corner booth we had before we left, even though it was busy at that time. The meals were delicious, the drinks heavenly, and the service prompt and cheeky, just the way we prefer it. Thank you Austin and Grenada for a wonderful evening. We will return.

This Lounge is just what we needed after a long day. The interior is super fun with two stories,…read moredark lighting, and a black and white movie playing on a huge screen. As someone who's worked in beverage services, I really appreciated the communication between the bar tender and my boyfriend and I. Rather than leaving us waiting without any explanation, she let us know that she was going to make a couple drinks and then help us. Overall, the experience was great :)

If Lauren is bartending, make sure to ask for an espresso martini. She makes the best in town! The…read morelounge at Kreuzberg is such a fun vibe, and the ambience is incredible. They've got trivia and open mic nights throughout the week, which are both a really good time too. 10/10 would recommend!

Silver Bar cocktail Lounge is located inside the Madonna Inn! The famous pink chairs are located at…read morethe bar, and we were lucky enough to grab some! Comfy and pink for sure! The bartenders were busy but friendly! I ordered the pink cloud; not too sweet, not bitter, just right and very enjoyable! My husband ordered a local beer called liquid candy , he said it was a typical hazy ipa. What's cool about this bar , is that you can order food from all the restaurants here ( menus for them all). We ordered the tri tip tacos, I must be honest and say they were very dry! Needed more seasoning and some kind of juice.

This bar is truly a Central Coast jewel. The classic cocktails and more. The Pink Cloud is…read moreamazing and everyone should enjoy at least one! I love that you can order food from the restaurant and eat at the bar or one of their tables with high backed padded chairs. Service is good and the cocktails are excellent. The ambience is straight Madonna Inn! Love everything from the style to the old school cocktails. Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy this classic Madonna bar. Our family has been coming here for the 30 years we've lived here.

There's something about winning a Novo dinner package at th Lumina Alliance Gala auction that feels…read moreless like luck... and more like destiny making very good decisions on your behalf. Novo Restaurant & Lounge donated to the Lumina gala, and I was the happy bidder who took it home -- which means a beautiful evening is officially on my calendar. Novo has always had that effortless allure... tucked along the creek, glowing just enough, with the kind of atmosphere that makes you linger a little longer than planned. Supporting women and families in need and setting someone up for a memorable night out? That's how you do it. I'll be enjoying every bite with a little extra appreciation... and probably a touch of smug satisfaction. Scarlett Cougar (AKA Sher McG)

One star is for the ambience. Service was fine. The food was bland…read more We came to celebrate an Anniversary and birthday. We left sad and disappointed. Korean bbq dish was not good. Waba grill is better. The salmon bisque was just ok. Ahi salad was recommend but sadly not a winner. The Papparelle pasta was highly recommended but the pasta noodles tasted like they came from a box? Also was mushy :( The calamari was the only dish decent. The people who couldn't get a reservation were lucky. We had such big expectation considering the reviews. Our entire party was let down.

This was a great stop on a brief trip to SLO. The restaurant is small but well kept and decorated…read more Came in around 7:30 on Saturday and were seated immediately. I had the Paloma cocktail and it was well balanced and beautifully presented. The chips and salsa were good but on the smaller size - salsas were flavorful and not too spicy. The beef plate was good with a mid rare steak (how I like it). Would've liked to see more guac on the plate and there were some small squash things in the vegetable mix that were a good sr flavor addition. I was able to add tortillas to my order which helped make the plate into some tacos. Finished with some churros which were warm, a good amount of cinnamon, and came with two tasty sauces. Our server was so nice and spoke about the area and made some suggestions of places to see. They were attentive to tables too which was nice in a full busy restaurant. Would recommend!

You walk into a place like Condesa and you know pretty quickly whether it's trying too hard or if…read moreit actually gets it. This one gets it. The room is tight. Not cramped, intentional. Low light, clean lines, just enough edge to remind you that someone here has spent time in Mexico City and came back with ideas instead of souvenirs. It hums. A young crowd, good clothes, better energy. The kind of after-work spillover that feels less like the Central Coast and more like a warm night in San Jose. Carefree, a little loud, and exactly where you want to be when you are not ready to go home yet. You sit down and the first thing that hits the table is guacamole, but not the tired, over-mashed version that shows up everywhere else. This one comes alive with thick, unapologetic slabs of pork belly chicharrón. Not delicate. Not subtle. Crunch that echoes. Fat that lingers. It is the kind of bite that makes you stop mid-conversation and rethink what the rest of the meal might look like. Then the enchiladas. The mole is dark and layered, a little mysterious in the way good mole should be. It does not beg for attention, it earns it. There is depth there. Chocolate, spice, something smoky, something almost bitter in the right way. The kind of sauce that reminds you this dish has history, not just a recipe. The enchiladas suizas come in brighter and greener. Creamy without feeling heavy. Balanced. If the mole is a late-night conversation, the suizas feel like an easy laugh that turns into something more. And the drinks are where the place really shows off. A passion fruit 75 that cuts through the richness with just enough acidity and sparkle. Then a hibiscus mule that is floral, sharp, and just dangerous enough that you finish it faster than you meant to. These are not afterthoughts. They are part of the experience. That is the thing about Condesa. It understands that food and drink are not separate. They are one long conversation. It is not trying to be traditional, and that works in its favor. Too many places hide behind authenticity like it is a shield. This place moves forward. It takes what it loves about Mexico City, the energy, the layering of flavors, the confidence, and brings it here without watering it down. You leave full, a little buzzed, and thinking you should probably start going out more on weeknights.

Stopped by High Bar on a Monday for their half-off pizza deal and was really impressed. I've been…read moreto Piadina several times and thought I'd tried it all, but finally gave the Maui Wowie a shot (pineapple, pepperoni, and jalapeños), which usually isn't my favorite combo. The flavors actually worked so well together! We also ordered the fries, which are always great, but the pizza was definitely the best value. The blueberry mojito and the highbar spiked lemonade was amazing too, super refreshing and something I'd definitely come back for. Great food, good vibes, and a great deal on Mondays!

I've been to High Bar multiple times and it's honestly given me mix reviews. Don't get me wrong the…read morefood is DELICIOUS but for me, it's the service that differs everytime. But before I get to all of that, let's talk about the food! I've tried almost all the pizzas (especially during Mondays as they are half off) and my favorites are the Salmon & Caviar and Mushroom pizza. You honestly can't go wrong with the Mushroom with goat cheese one but if you're feeling a treat, do get the salmon and caviar!! It is so so good, got to try it and definitely will try it again! The service now has disappointment me every now and then. Sometimes they take long to get to your table, sometimes the wait is so long and wait time is inaccurate, etc. but there are times when service is really good. So I don't know! Wish it was more consistent.

Cute place. Nicely decorated. I love the box of Lego. What…read morea great way to keep the kids entertained. Forget the kids. I was playing with it too. I liked the stainless steel cups for self serve water. We ordered the Orange cardamom latte (half sweet) and a Breakfast burrito with bacon (it comes with steak but they swapped it out with bacon for us) the server was friendly and offered us suggestions on our order. The burrito was delicious. Good enough for two people. Very hearty. Didn't love the salsa that came with it but maybe that's just me.

Stopped into Twenty South on a quiet morning and was genuinely impressed with the whole experience…read more The space itself is bright, welcoming, and beautifully designed--clean lines, lots of natural light, and a calm energy that makes it a lovely spot to settle in for a coffee or breakfast. I ordered the lychee cappuccino, which was unique and really well-balanced. The lychee flavor was subtle--I personally wouldn't have minded a bit more intensity--but I really appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet. It still let the espresso shine through, which I always prefer. For food, I had the steak breakfast burrito, and it was cooked perfectly. The burrito on its own was maybe a touch under-seasoned for my taste, but once I added their housemade verde sauce, it completely came alive. That sauce is seriously next-level--bright, flavorful, and exactly what the dish needed. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, happy to offer recommendations and clearly proud of what they're serving. You can feel that they're really trying to create a welcoming, thoughtful experience here. Definitely a place I'll return to--and recommend to friends. Great coffee, solid food, and a space that just feels good to be in.

Jazz night on Wednesday nights!…read more Grabbed a couple drinks upstairs before heading down for the music around 8:30. Bartenders upstairs were great and made great drinks. Sitting at the bar is a great choice for prompt service. Also a great bartenders roulette creation! Jazz night fills up QUICKLY. Music starts at 8:30 and almost every seat was taken already. Mostly a young crowd but all ages showed up and showed out.

I was denied entry solely because I have a service dog, which is discrimination under the ADA. This…read moreis the second incident with this establishment where they have discriminated against me (I want to mention my prior experience my service dog came with me and was under control at all times and we were never asked to leave, so there was no prior incident for us). On arrival, my service dog was heeling calmly and under full control while the bouncer spoke with us. Despite this, I was told I could not enter because the establishment downstairs had previously had "an incident" with a different service animal. Denying access based on a past experience with another dog is not lawful. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals may only be excluded if that specific animal is out of control or not housebroken--neither of which applied here. My dog was behaving impeccably and performing their trained tasks. Loudness, past incidents, or personal assumptions are not valid reasons to refuse a service animal. This was not a misunderstanding--it was a refusal of access based on disability. I hope management educates their staff on ADA compliance so future disabled patrons are not treated this way. I will not be spending my money here and urge others to do the same based on their discriminatory behavior.

My husband and I have officially become Taco Tuesday regulars at The Mark--and for good reason. It…read moremight seem a little unexpected to find top-tier tacos at a bar, but as self-proclaimed taco aficionados, we can confidently say these are the best tacos in San Luis Obispo. We've tried the pastor, lemon pepper chicken, carne asada, pescado, and crispy pescado--and every single one has been spot on. They actually remind me of the authentic tacos I've had in Mexico City. I've seen a few reviews mentioning rude staff, but in the eight times we've been there, everyone has been nothing but friendly and chill. Bonus points for the pool table and the live music--we love the fun, relaxed vibe. If you're serious about your tacos, give The Mark a try. You might just become a regular too.

Terrible experience with the bouncers, they get very hyped and aggressive, a power trip. Much…read morebetter bars that have no cover charge.