Mike’s guidebook
Ambiance
Nice dinner spot, American food (tapas I think), the ambiance in great all outdoor seating.
131 locals recommend
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera StNice dinner spot, American food (tapas I think), the ambiance in great all outdoor seating.
Sushi and Ramen - it’s in Los Osos, about 20 minutes away, great outdoor vibe and food is pretty good, service is terrible and annoying. Not worth the trip alone, but if you end up in Los Osos it’s a great spot.
49 locals recommend
Kuma.
2011 10th StSushi and Ramen - it’s in Los Osos, about 20 minutes away, great outdoor vibe and food is pretty good, service is terrible and annoying. Not worth the trip alone, but if you end up in Los Osos it’s a great spot.
Some really solid food in a nice little hotel. The bar next door is a fun spot for drinks as well.
33 locals recommend
Granada Hotel & Bistro
1126 Morro StSome really solid food in a nice little hotel. The bar next door is a fun spot for drinks as well.
The food is okay but getting better. The ambiance and energy is great though.
10 locals recommend
Nate's on Marsh
450 Marsh StreetThe food is okay but getting better. The ambiance and energy is great though.
A college bar downtown that gets ready and lively. They have a courtyard in the back and live music almost every night.
14 locals recommend
Frog and Peach
728 Higuera StA college bar downtown that gets ready and lively. They have a courtyard in the back and live music almost every night.
Sightseeing
The steak house is pretty good, but most people go for the vibe/decor. They have a few different bars that also serve the full menu so you could go and just grab a drink to see it.
118 locals recommend
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna RdThe steak house is pretty good, but most people go for the vibe/decor. They have a few different bars that also serve the full menu so you could go and just grab a drink to see it.
Restaurant in the dolphin bay resort in Pismo. Food is really good, go early for sunset and get a drink next door at Marisols first. They’re also known for their brunch, but I haven’t been.
27 locals recommend
Lido Restaurant & Lounge
2727 Shell Beach RdRestaurant in the dolphin bay resort in Pismo. Food is really good, go early for sunset and get a drink next door at Marisols first. They’re also known for their brunch, but I haven’t been.
Only rooftop bar in SLO, go for sunset, it’s great. They also have a bar downstairs that I like.
6 locals recommend
Hotel San Luis Obispo
877 Palm StOnly rooftop bar in SLO, go for sunset, it’s great. They also have a bar downstairs that I like.
On Shell Beach, go for sunset, tell them you want drinks to go and sit in the lawn chairs outside
31 locals recommend
Marisol at The Cliffs
2757 Shell Beach RdOn Shell Beach, go for sunset, tell them you want drinks to go and sit in the lawn chairs outside
Food scene
Best Italian food in SLO, good pizzas and pastas (kind of small it can be tough to get a table)
32 locals recommend
Flour House
690 Higuera StBest Italian food in SLO, good pizzas and pastas (kind of small it can be tough to get a table)
Goshi | Japanese Restaurant
570 Higuera StThe best sushi in SLO! Right downtown.
very popular Italian place, not really my favorite though, two locations one in SLO one in Pismo
75 locals recommend
Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica
849 Monterey Stvery popular Italian place, not really my favorite though, two locations one in SLO one in Pismo
Just got a michelin nod, really nice steak restaurant but a bit pricey.
6 locals recommend
Ox and Anchor
877 Palm StreetJust got a michelin nod, really nice steak restaurant but a bit pricey.
Great pizza, pretty low key just some outdoor seating in a courtyard. They don't do delivery or reservations so show up flexible.
7 locals recommend
Bear & The Wren
570 Higuera StreetGreat pizza, pretty low key just some outdoor seating in a courtyard. They don't do delivery or reservations so show up flexible.
Cocktail bar, really popular but never too hard to get a table. Cocktails are amazing..
56 locals recommend
Sidecar
1040 Broad StCocktail bar, really popular but never too hard to get a table. Cocktails are amazing..