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1. Bear & The Wren
4.7
Exceptional(147)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • San Luis Obispo
Booked 23 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.
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2. Granada Bistro
4.6
Exceptional(1201)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 18 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.
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3. Mistura
4.8
Exceptional(1656)
Price: Expensive
• Peruvian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 10 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.
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4. Japanese Restaurant Goshi
5.0
Exceptional(545)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • San Luis Obispo
Booked 3 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!
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5. Mama's Meatball
4.9
Exceptional(1135)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 5 times today
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
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6. The Oak Grill
4.1
Excellent(385)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • San Luis Obispo
Booked 8 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.
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7. Woodstock's Pizza - San Luis Obispo
4.3
Awesome(34)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • San Luis Obispo
Booked 9 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
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8. Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo
4.5
Awesome(115)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • San Luis Obispo
Booked 62 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.
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9. Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn
4.6
Exceptional(4581)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • San Luis Obispo
Booked 38 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
10. Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn
4.2
Awesome(2018)
Price: Expensive
• American • San Luis Obispo
Booked 95 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.

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  • Diana
    San Diego •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a great dining experience at this charming bistro. It was an intimate setting with friendly staff. I ordered a Granada punch and it was delicious. Everything we ordered for dinner was fresh, flavorful and original. The honey glazed salmon with sunchoke puree was the best I've had in years (I need to order salmon more often). Our experience was memorable and we will be dining here more often!
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    Granada BistroPrice: Expensive• Californian• San Luis Obispo
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    4.6
  • Larry
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Creative and delicious courses, each served in a unique hand made dish and accompanied by a skillful wine pairing. An experience that exceeds your expectations.
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    MisturaPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• San Luis Obispo
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    4.8
  • Wendy
    San Francisco Bay Area •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 7, 2025
    Food and service is great. Need to reserve in advance.
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    Japanese Restaurant GoshiPrice: Moderate• Japanese• San Luis Obispo
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    5
  • Austin
    California Central Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 7, 2025
    It was such a delightful meal. The lemonade, oh my gosh!!!!!! The Bee Stang and Sausage and Pepperoni pizzas, so amazing!! And the cookie skillet, don’t even get me started. All outstanding. Also, big shoutout to Addie for giving us an unforgettable experience! Bear and the Wren, you did it again.
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    Bear & The WrenPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• San Luis Obispo
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    4.7
  • OpenTable Diner
    Orange County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 27, 2024
    Sooo glad we went off the beaten path and went here instead!! It was absolutely exquisite. We ordered the spaghetti, cioppino, butternuts squash ravioli, seafood pasta, fettuccini, and finished off with tiramisu for dessert. We devoured everything! Every single dish was homemade from scratch. The sauces were creamy, lots of seafood in the dishes. A lot more than expected. More people should try this place & they will fall in love. Why wait 5 hrs for a restaurant downtown when u could be enjoying your delicious dinner in less than an hr. Also found a reservation quickly on OpenTable.
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    Mama's MeatballPrice: Moderate• Italian• San Luis Obispo
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    4.9

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