Sidecar

4.0

24 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Sidecar is an establishment in San Luis Obispo, CA that provides visitors with a wide range of interesting cocktails and drinks. It is a nice spot to visit with some friends when you want to relax with a drink, whether it is a classic or new type of cocktail. Of course, you can find some great items to eat here, as well. Sidecar has a range of small plate options. You can choose sautéed shrimp, chicken curry, California deviled eggs and steak fries. Plenty of entrée options are available, too. Try the Sidecar burger, pork chop, Korean short ribs and the Cajun fried chicken. Sidecar can also offer bar catering for those who need it.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Brunch Tuesday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Saturday & Sunday:10:00am - 3:00pm Dinner Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(805) 540-5340
Website
http://www.sidecarslo.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ryan Hernandez
Private party contact
Kristie Liddie (kristie@sidecarslo.com): (408) 348-6746

Location
1127 Broad St. #B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Neighborhood
San Luis Obispo
Cross street
Between Higuera and Marsh Streets
Parking details
There is a public parking lot directly across the street from the restaurant. Additionally, there is plentiful street parking throughout the surrounding neighborhood.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Pork Belly Tacos$11.00
asian slaw, cilantro, ginger sesame glaze, macerated onions
Brussel Sprouts$9.00
garlic aioli, blue cheese, balsamic reduction, thyme
Tater Tots$9.00
bacon, vermont cheddar, house dressings
Cali Deviled Eggs$9.00
avocado, house ranch, bacon, fresh jalapeno
Butternut Mac$9.00
roasted butternut sqush, vermont cheddar cheese, bread crumbs
Artisan Plate$18.00
assorted sausages and cheeses (from fromagerie sophie), seasonal fruit, nuts
Catalan Shrimp$13.00
garlic-poached prawns, chili flakes, chives, grilled bread

Main

Green Zebra Lasagne$16.00
heirloom tomatoes, zuchinni, basil- pistachio pesto, tomato sauce, pine nut ricotta, raw, pasta-less, vegan
Seasonal Vegan Hash$22.00
fingerling potatoes, yams, black beans, bell peppers, garlic crispy oyster mushrooms, chimichurri
Risotto$17.00
wild mushrooms, pancetta, parmesan, melted leeks, sous vide egg
Meat Bolognese$26.00
house made pappardelle, hangar steak tips, pork belly ragout chantrelles, herbs, parmesan
Sidecar Burger$16.00
bacon-maple ketchup, smoked mozzarella, aioli caramelized onions, truffle fries
Cajun Fried Chicken$26.00
roasted garlic potato gratin, braised chard
Pork Osso Buco$26.00
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, braised chard, braising jus parmesan
Market Fish
please ask your server
- Market Price
Market Cut
please ask your server
- Market Price

Finish

Flour-Less Chocolate Torte$9.00
ganache, berry coulis, mint whipped cream
Mixed Fruit Gratinado$9.00
seasonal fruit, vanilla custard, sugar brulee
Mini Donut Holes$9.00
house glaze, chocolate, dulce de leche, blackberry

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

4Food
3.9Service
3.6Ambience

Noise • Energetic

24 Reviews

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Trsn
San Francisco
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our second visit to Sidecar and it was amazing. Much busier than our first visit when it had just opened but the word is definitely out that this is a hot spot. Wait staff A plus and the food is delicious. So we had an interesting evening in that we had to leave soon after we had our drinks and salad. Had yet to get our dinner but told our server Jen that we would be back. She kept our order on file and when we returned an hour later we sat at the bar and had our meal. Even ordered two take out dinners that she got to us no problem! The zebra lasagna is wonderful :) Definitely recommend checking this place out for a casual,great meal in SLO!
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SLOtahoegirl
Central Coast
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We were very disappointed in Sidecar. There were three os us having brunch. Two of us ordered their specialty Bloody Mary's. there were mediocre. Our food was just OK-nothing to write home about. The Mac and Cheese was flavorless. The fried Chicken and Waffles was pretty good. But worth $17? NO! The Crab Cakes Benedict was not bad, but also pricey. We should have left before ordering. The worst was the price! A whopping $84! We had dinner the night before in SLO at the beautiful 5-star Luna Red for three, including three drinks, and the price was $119!!! Save your money and go to Louisa's or anywhere else for brunch. Sidecar is a bad deal. Also, our server was about as disengaged as one could get. Never going back!
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mamat
Sacramento
92 reviews
5.0
92 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
San Luis Obispo has so many good food places and Sidecar is right up there. We were visiting SLO again and wanted to take our college going son and his buddy out for dinner. Had a great Osso Buco and fresh arugula salad. The best recommendation I can give is that they are on Open Table. That makes all the difference for this diner!!!!!
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Erin
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing custom cocktails and a wonderful knowledgeable staff. Sidecar is a local favorite!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It wasn't super busy when I went, but I imagine it can be quite a scene on busy nights. The menu isn't extensive, but interesting; the drink menu is great. Staff and service were perfect...felt like being at a friend's house. If I were a local, I"d be a regular. If I pass thru SLO again, I'll be back.
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LindaL
Orange County
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went here while visiting our daughter in SLO. A trendy little spot with interesting decor. The brussel sprouts and tater tots were delicious as advertised. Drinks were very good as well. The half roasted chicken would have been amazing had it not been over salted. The service was good and our waitress was friendly and helpful.
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figgybird
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Sidecar is a favorite among our friends. It's the perfect place to experience elegantly crafted cocktails, delicious appetizers, and a warm atmosphere. Do not allow yourself to eat here without experiencing both the fried Brussels sprouts and home made tater tots. They are both *divine*. Recent favorites on the menu have included a particularly delicious risotto dish, and pork belly tacos. Portion sizes are generous, and great for sharing with friends. Ordering "family style" is our favorite way to experience Sidecar's menu, as everyone's food is always so delicious it's impossible not to share!
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Daryld
VIP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2014
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
You need to update your info on this restaurant! I received a call the night before our reservation informing us that they were NOT open for brunch! After travelling from out of town this was a real inconvenient bit of news. Kudos to the management who phoned around SLO and found us another brunch spot.
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ambear
San Francisco
51 reviews
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Everything we had here was delicious! Exceeded expectations! In the salads, the lettuces were crisp, tomatoes heavenly, soups were delicious, fried Brussels to die for! A few people had fried chicken & loved it, fries were perfect, although truffle fries had no truffle flavor. Only complaint was service--waitor was nice, but he was the only person working in the whole front. He was the host, was waiting on every table & making all the drinks behind the bar, so service was so sloooowwww!
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DishingOjai
Los Angeles
87 reviews
4.0
87 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We visit SLO once a year and always make a point to dine at the Sidecar. Food and cocktails are creative and not too pricey. See you again next year!
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1127 Broad St. #B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Additional information

Cross street
Between Higuera and Marsh Streets
Neighborhood
San Luis Obispo
Hours of operation
Brunch Tuesday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Saturday & Sunday:10:00am - 3:00pm Dinner Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is a public parking lot directly across the street from the restaurant. Additionally, there is plentiful street parking throughout the surrounding neighborhood.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ryan Hernandez
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.sidecarslo.com/
Phone number
(805) 540-5340
Private party contact
Kristie Liddie (kristie@sidecarslo.com): (408) 348-6746

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Start

Arugula$10.00

Charred Romaine$11.00

Baked Potato Soup$9.00

Share

Pork Belly Tacos$11.00

Brussel Sprouts$9.00

Tater Tots$9.00

Cali Deviled Eggs$9.00

Butternut Mac$9.00

Artisan Plate$18.00

Catalan Shrimp$13.00

Main

Green Zebra Lasagne$16.00

Seasonal Vegan Hash$22.00

Risotto$17.00

Meat Bolognese$26.00

Sidecar Burger$16.00

Cajun Fried Chicken$26.00

Pork Osso Buco$26.00

Market Fish

Market Cut

Finish

Flour-Less Chocolate Torte$9.00

Mixed Fruit Gratinado$9.00

Mini Donut Holes$9.00

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