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Best Lunch Restaurants in San Luis Obispo

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A photo of Japanese Restaurant Goshi restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(546)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • San Luis Obispo
Booked 8 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 Granada Bistro restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1207)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 3 times today
The heart and inspiration for Granada is the beloved and pre-existing Granada Bistro. This space has been renovated and re-imagined in industrial chic design, serving seasonal, farm-to-table ingredients sourced from Central Coast farmers and purveyors. Dishes inspired by Mediterranean culture, French and Spanish cuisine. Small plates, charcuterie and the freshest local seafood, meats, and produce are complemented by an eclectic wine list including Spanish and French selections, and a range of the Central Coast’s finest artisan wine producers.
A photo of The Oak Grill restaurant
4.2
Awesome(387)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • San Luis Obispo
Booked 4 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 Mistura restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1661)
Price: Expensive
• Peruvian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 4 times today
The word Mistura brings together the essence of Peru, a vision of its people and cuisine, a wondrous blend of cultures of priceless heritage. Our Mistura is a modern Peruvian restaurant that is as lively as the country and biodiversity it celebrates. Mistura captures the multicultural spirit of Peru, combining its native Incan and Pre-Columbian culinary heritage with the Italian, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese influences that embody the country's flavorful cuisine. Mistura is an authentic tribute to the diversity of Peruvian food, proposing familiar yet unexpected and adventurous flavors.
A photo of Mama's Meatball restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1136)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Luis Obispo
There are many Italian Restaurants in San Luis Obispo, but if you're looking for a truly authentic Italian dining experience, then you should consider Mama's Meatball Restaurant. Rated among the best San Luis Obispo restaurants, Mama's Meatball uses the freshest, quality ingredients grown locally to create some of the most outstanding dishes you could find in San Luis Obispo eateries. For your convenience, Mama's Meatball offers dine-in, takeout and delivery service. Mama's Meatball is one of the few restaurants near Mission San Luis Obispo, and a block away from hotels in downtown San Luis Obispo to offer private dining options and banquet accommodations for corporate parties and family celebrations. Click here to request a quote for your next private event. Check Out Charity Water! https://www.charitywater.org/mamas-meatball
A photo of Woodstock's Pizza - San Luis Obispo restaurant
4.3
Awesome(35)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • San Luis Obispo
Booked 5 times today
Legendary taste meets an epic party scene at Woodstock’s Pizza in downtown San Luis Obispo. Bring your friends for mouth-watering pizza and our famous Wildebread. #WoodstocksSLO
A photo of Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn restaurant
4.3
Awesome(2031)
Price: Expensive
• American • San Luis Obispo
Booked 28 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 Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo restaurant
4.5
Awesome(145)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • San Luis Obispo
Booked 41 times today
Welcome to Lure Fish House, if your preferred reservation time is not available about half of our overall seating is unreserved for walk-ins. Our bar and oyster bar areas offer our full service menu and are open seating in order of arrival. Lure Fish House is a Ventura California based family-owned restaurant featuring the freshest sustainable seafood from trusted sources. Our Arizona Lure has its seafood order prepared in our own Ventura California seafood cutting facility and is directly driven to Arizona about 15 hours after it is ordered from the chef in Scottsdale. We feature organically grown local produce and wines from local vineyards whenever possible. We also feature a full bar with specialty cocktails made with freshly squeezed fruit juices and a raw bar serving a variety of fresh chilled seafood and oysters.
A photo of Schoolyard restaurant
2.4
(8)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Luis Obispo
Schoolyard at The Wayfarer SLO is NOW OPEN! Setting a new standard for burgers & brews in San Luis Obispo. We’re serving up classic American burgers with unique combinations and hyper-local brews, cocktails, and boozy milkshakes that won’t break your budget. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
A photo of Ventana Grill restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3241)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Pismo Beach
Booked 52 times today
Discover the cool, coastal world of Ventana Grill.With an atmosphere that channels the four elements, Ventana Grill in Pismo Beach immerses guests in the enchanting pleasures of the natural world. Dine surrounded by the rhythmic serenade of waves crashing on the beach below. The stylish dining room sits perched on a coastal bluff, treating guests to an endless view of azure blue and rich red sunsets.

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  • RichardVIP
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Granada offers a real nice dining experience coupled with craft cocktails. Excellent!
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    Granada BistroPrice: Expensive• Californian• San Luis Obispo
    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 3, 2025
    Food excellent. Love the casual, yet refined look of the place Service paced just right. Everyone at the table enjoyed their individual drinks. Server very friendly and accommodating. Love the casual, yet refined ambience.
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    The Oak GrillPrice: Expensive• Bistro• San Luis Obispo
    4.2
  • Tom
    1 review
    4.0
    Dined on Feb 27, 2025
    We were impressed with the beautiful modern decor in the restaurant. We ordered the anticuchos de corazon appetizer, which was very good. My companion had a mushroom main, which she said was very good. I ordered the lomo saltado, which is a common dish in Peruvian restaurants. Theirs was among the best I have had. A nice touch was the rice they served with it, which absorbed the juice, making for some very tasty rice. The desserts were pretty but nothing special, in my opinion. We ordered beer, but after the fact I noticed they had some South American (not Peruvian) wines available. Next time, I'll try them. The server was friendly and efficient but not particularly speedy. The main negative was that it was quite noisy, making conversation difficult. They do have outdoor tables, which I will select next time to minimize the noise. On the whole, I heartily recommend this restaurant.
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    MisturaPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• San Luis Obispo
    4.6
  • TracyVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 22, 2025
    As always…excellent sushi and great service! Soshi, our waiter, was also amazing!
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    Japanese Restaurant GoshiPrice: Moderate• Japanese• San Luis Obispo
    5
  • April
    California Central Coast •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 20, 2025
    If you want a fabulous meal with wonderful ambience along with great service this is the place to go! A beautiful night and a great way to celebrate your birthday!
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    Mama's MeatballPrice: Moderate• Italian• San Luis Obispo
    4.7
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