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Best Casual Restaurants in San Luis Obispo

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A photo of Bear & The Wren restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(140)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • San Luis Obispo
Booked 5 times today
A kindly-crafted wood fired eatery combining modern style with an aged finish. Located at The Creamery Marketplace, tucked behind the intersection of Higuera and Nipomo Streets, we offer an experience unlike any other. Our open-concept kitchen boasts an impressive wood fired oven were we craft hand-made Neapolitan style pizzas to order. Soft lighting, low music, and a relaxed atmosphere can be found throughout our indoor dining space. Garage style doors roll up to reveal outdoor dining on our bricked patio where heaters warm up the cooler months and an upbeat, lively feeling resonates throughout the spring and summer seasons. Full service is available at the bar, seating is first come, first serve. We welcome you to join us for dinner, Tuesday-Saturday from 4-10pm.Please Note: Our seating is a mix of tall tables with barstool style seating, as well as standard height tables with traditional chairs. Our outdoor patio also includes two large tables with bench style seating.
A photo of Japanese Restaurant Goshi restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(539)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • San Luis Obispo
Booked 4 times today
Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo downtown, serving authentic Japanese food starting from Sushi and traditional tei-shoku. Don't forget to enjoy soothing sake and Japanese beer!
A photo of The Oak Grill restaurant
4.2
Awesome(377)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • San Luis Obispo
Booked 6 times today
The Oak Grill Features new Californian cuisine showcasing the freshest ingredients from the Central Coast, celebrating each season with its unique offering and flavor profiles.
A photo of Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4517)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • San Luis Obispo
Booked 35 times today
Enjoy an award winning dining experience in our world-famous pink and gold Steak House - offering a comfortable and opulent dining atmosphere. Indulge in a delicious oak-pit-barbecued steak, fresh seafood, chicken, or vegetarian entrees. Featuring a superb wine list, decadent world-famous desserts and a whimsical, European atmosphere. Boutique shopping makes for a fun experience before or after you dine with us.
A photo of Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1967)
Price: Expensive
• American • San Luis Obispo
Booked 68 times today
The Copper Café is popular with tourists and locals alike for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in a warm and charming atmosphere. Copper counters, rich Bavarian woods, and lovely natural lighting will transport you to a quaint European village. Our Madonna Inn Bakery, featuring world-famous cakes, pies, cookies, along with French and Danish pastries remains open and available for walk-in and pre-ordered items.
A photo of Ada's Fish House restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(240)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Pismo Beach
Booked 20 times today
Ada's Fish House is a family owned and operated establishment, boasting fresh fish and seafood in a relaxed atmosphere. Ada's offers classic coastal dishes with an East Coast influence such as crab cakes and lobster rolls with mouth watering specialties of Pacific Coast Halibut, local snapper, and seafood pasta. Ada's sources fresh seafood daily in order to provide the highest quality product to their customers. Executive Chef and owner, Douglas MacMillan, is always introducing new and exciting dishes - simple and fresh. A mostly local wine list and full bar await your arrival.
A photo of Custom House restaurant
4.5
Awesome(146)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Avila Beach
Booked 7 times today
Welcome! Our Central Coast beach-side location holds beautiful views with a casual atmosphere. An excellent dining experience is our top priority. Our menu has something for everyone…fresh fish, hand cut steaks, refreshing salads and our specialty appetizers. We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Come and have a drink at our cocktail bar, or dine on our outdoor patio while gazing out across the beautiful San Luis Bay.
A photo of Gardens of Avila Restaurant restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(939)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 14 times today
The Gardens Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, a favorite spot for locals as well as travelers, is situated in a beautiful garden setting in the Avila Valley. Savor the flavors of the award-winning contemporary California cuisine inspired by the surrounding local wine country.
A photo of F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House restaurant
3.8
Excellent(1500)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Pismo Beach
F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House offers the best authentic ranch style cooking and atmosphere teamed up with high spirited service and genuine western hospitality. Ocean view dining, private banquet hall, and Bruce's private saloon on our ocean view deck! Live music every Friday and Saturday in our saloon with a cozy fire place. A dining experience that will leave life time memories!

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  • Carrie
    California Central Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Service was excellent, food was tastey, and the Copper Cafe's Christmas ambiance was festive. Prices were typical of a tourist destination but overall, worth it.
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    Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna InnPrice: Expensive• American• San Luis Obispo
    4.4
  • Steven
    California Central Coast •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Madonna Inn delivered another terrific dining experience. We've been coming for a birthday dinner every year for 28 years now. The place is always decorated cleverly for the season and the atmosphere is very festive. The wait staff was excellent and very attentive especially since it was a very busy night. We'll be back!
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    Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna InnPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• San Luis Obispo
    4.7
  • IrinaVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    As always the fish was fresh and we enjoyed every morsel of the rice.
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    Japanese Restaurant GoshiPrice: Moderate• Japanese• San Luis Obispo
    4.9
  • Grant
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 2024
    This was my engagement dinner with my fiancé, and the experience exceeded my expectations. the staff was so friendly and happy to welcome us, making the meal that much better. The food was outstanding, and overall great dining.
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    Bear & The WrenPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• San Luis Obispo
    4.7
  • MarkVIP
    Las Vegas •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 5, 2024
    Pleasantly surprised. We stayed at the Hotel Cerro and ate here expecting a hotel restaurant experience but actually the food was very high tier and delicious. The Branzino was a piece of whole fish super meaty and well roasted. Service was great as well. Very well cooked food and we will be back sometime again. The restaurant is a tad bit noisy even with only a few people cause of the brick walls and high ceilings. It's slightly odd that they don't allow same day OpenTable reservations since it was pretty empty when we went. The one negative I'll mention is that they kept the temp really cold for some reason like it almost felt unheated. Not sure why. Turn up the temp guys! Anyway, good food and that's what matters and the rest of the stuff can get worked on.
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    The Oak GrillPrice: Expensive• Bistro• San Luis Obispo
    4.2
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