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Novo Restaurant & Lounge
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726 Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Featured Items
- Coconut-Chocolate Pie$12.00
almond flour crust, salted coconut-caramel sauce (vegan, gluten free, contains nuts)
- Thai Green Chicken Curry$26.00
delicate coconut milk curry with market greens, fresno chilies, cilantro, radish, basmati rice, chapati (gfo)
- Pork Carnitas Sopes$28.00
three house made thick corn tortillas, caramelized slow roasted pork, sweet and sour escabeche, salsa, queso fresco (gf, s)
DINNER [5-9pm, Daily]
Sharing Plates
- Novo Lettuce Wraps
butter lettuce, pickled daikon and carrots, fresh mint and cilantro, nuoc mam, sweet chili sauce, black bean garlic sauce, roasted peanuts (gfo, n)
- Ahi Nachos$21.00
ahi poké, wonton chips, cucumber relish, ginger soy, dynamite aioli, green onion, sesame seeds (gfo)
- Korean Short Ribs$21.00
house-made kimchi, green onion, sesame seeds, basmati rice (s)
- Meze Plate$18.00
garlic hummus, muhammara, falafel, portuguese pickled vegetables, marinated olives, mixed nut dukkah, flatbread, olive oil (gfo, v, nuts)
- Brussels Sprouts$16.00
flash fried brussels sprouts, goat cheese, dried cherries, balsamic reduction, crispy prosciutto (vo, gf)
- Burrata and Charcuterie$21.00
burrata, sliced prosciutto and capocollo, cherry tomatoes, spiced nuts, marinated olives, mixed greens, toasted olive bread, balsamic reduction (gfo, nuts)
- Avocado-Shrimp Spring Rolls$19.00
glass noodles, julienned vegetables, ginger soy and chili sauces, fresh cilantro and mint, roasted peanuts (gfo) a limited supply made fresh daily
- Calamari$19.00
central coast whole squid, cleaned in-house, tossed lightly in flour, served with house-made tartar sauce and sweet chili sauce
- Pork Carnitas Sopes$28.00
three house made thick corn tortillas, caramelized slow roasted pork, sweet and sour escabeche, salsa, queso fresco (gf, s)
Soups & Salads
- Salmon Bisque
original recipe from our sister restaurant, Robin's in Cambria
- Soup do Novo
soup of the day. Always vegetarian, sometimes vegan
- Green Goddess Salad$16.00
little gems, sun-dried tomatoes, grated parmesan, pickled onion, grated egg, focaccia croutons, avocado-green goddess dressing (gfo)
- Market Salad$16.00
mixed greens, strawberries, blueberries, goat cheese, spiced pecans, preserved lemon-basil vinaigrette | VG | GF | *Contains Nuts*
- Seared Ahi Salad$26.00
furikake encrusted ahi, bean thread noodles, carrots, daikon, cilantro, bell pepper, toasted peanuts, arugula, sweet chili vinaigrette, ginger soy (gfo, nuts)
- Grilled Salmon Salad$23.00
arugula, butterleaf, market citrus, local avocado, toasted hazelnuts, blue cheese, cranberry vinaigrette (gf, nuts)
Specialties
- Thai Red Curry$22.00
Spicy coconut milk curry with carrots, mushroom, pineapple, swiss chard, snap peas, basmati rice, chapati (gfo, vo, spicy)
- Thai Green Chicken Curry$26.00
delicate coconut milk curry with market greens, fresno chilies, cilantro, radish, basmati rice, chapati (gfo)
- Roghan Josh$34.00
slow cooked indian lamb curry, peas, swiss chard, radish, raita, basmati rice, chapati GFO | DFO
- Pappardelle al Limon$23.00
flat cut pappardelle pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, red chili flakes, broccolini, parmesan, lemon crema | VG | GFO
- Mushroom Beet Risotto$29.00
beet infused carnaroli rice, local mixed mushrooms, market greens, toasted marcona almonds, confit tomatoes (gf, v)
- Chow Novo$22.00
fresh wheat noodles, market vegetables, garlic, ginger, soy sauce. Option to add tofu, chicken, beef or prawns (gfo, vo)
Roghan Josh
slow cooked indian lamb curry, peas, swiss chard, radish, raita, basmati rice, chapati GFO | DFO
Mains
- Ribeye$54.00
herb-roasted fingerling potatoes, pancetta brussels sprouts, garlic confit and blue cheese compound butter, crispy onions (gf)
- Filet Mignon$54.00
beet infused local mixed mushroom risotto, roasted asparagus, crispy mushrooms, demi-port reduction GF | DFO
- Braised Lamb Shank$45.00
berbere-spiced lamb, market carrots, cipollini onions, citrus gremolata, harissa spiced couscous, lamb jus (dairy-free option)
- Diver Scallops$42.00
four u-fifteen diver scallops, celery root purée, crispy kurobuta pork belly, blood orange marinated apple and fennel salad, apple cider reduction | GFO
- King Salmon$39.00
ginger-soy marinated salmon finished with furikake, nori wrapped onigiri (pressed rice), bok choy and carrots, dashi broth
- Duck Breast$39.00
mango-vegetable achar, penang curry, forbidden black rice. GF | Spicy | DF | *Contains Nuts | served medium-rare
- Chicken Tagine$36.00
slow roasted half chicken, marinated olives, spring onions, green garlic and mushrooms in a moroccan tagine sauce served over basmati rice | GF | DF
Kids Dinner
DESSERTS
- Lemon Cheesecake$12.00
graham cracker crust, seasonal market compote, pistachio lace cookie (gf, contains nuts)
- Carrot Cake$12.00
candied citrus and ginger, crushed walnuts, cream cheese frosting, rum-caramel sauce
- Dark Chocolate Torte$12.00
graham cracker crust, chocolate ganache, raspberry coulis (gluten free)
- Coconut-Chocolate Pie$12.00
almond flour crust, salted coconut-caramel sauce (vegan, gluten free, contains nuts)
BEVERAGES (non-alc)
Beverages
- Coastal Peaks Coffee$3.00
organic blend, dark roast.
- Secret Garden Tea$4.50
- Espresso$3.00
- Americano$3.50
- Aqua Panna, 1 Liter$8.00
- San Pellegrino Sparkling, Large$8.00
- Lemonade$3.75
- Iced Tea$3.75
- Arnold Palmer$3.75
- Whalebird Kombucha$7.00
- Soda$3.00
- Kid's Soda$1.50
- Kid's Milk$3.00
- Juice$3.75
- Root Beer$5.00
- Cream Soda$5.00
WINE
Small Format Bottles (375mL/187ml)
- (A2) Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc, 375mL$45.00
- (A2) Roederer Collection 243 375ml$59.00
- (A1) Villa Sandi$28.00
- (A1)Lucien Albrecht Cremant D'Alsace 375 ml$32.00
- (A3) Sonoma-Curtrer Chardonnay, 375 mL$28.00
- (A3) Mantanza Creek Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma 375mL$28.00Out of stock
- (A2) Tablas Creek Esprit Blanc 375ml$45.00
- (H3)AVV Cabernet 375 ml$28.00
- (G3) E Guigal Red Rhone 375$26.00
- (F3) Kosta Browne 375 ml$85.00
- (D3) Stags Leap Cab 375$62.00
Sparkling & Champagne
- (Bar) Graham Beck Rose$52.00
- (Bar) Henri Champliau$50.00
- (A6) Lunetta Prosecco$36.00
- ( B1) Roederer Brut$50.00
- (C) Roederer MAGNUM, 1.5 L$110.00
- (A4) Domaine Carneros Brut$65.00
- (B2) Piper Heidsieck Brut$74.00
- (B1) Taittinger Brut$88.00
- (B2) Veuve Clicquot$98.00
- (A4) Dom Perignon$495.00
- (A5) Laetitia Brut Rose$49.00
- (A5) Juve & Camps Cava$38.00
- (A5) Carneros Brut Rose$58.00
- (A6) Lanson Black Label$75.00
- (B1) Ruinart Blanc de Blancs$170.00
- (A4) Billecart Blanc de Blanc$190.00
Rose, Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Gris
- (BAR) Zenato Pinot Grigio, Italy$38.00
- (BAR) Ponga Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ$34.00
- (BAR) Bieler Pere et Fils Rose, Provence, France$34.00
- (B4) Tolosa Rose of Pinot Noir, Edna Valley$39.00
- (B3) Lone Madrone Rose$30.00
- (B3) La Lomita Rose$35.00
- (B3) Henri Gallard Rose$32.00
- (B4) Ancient Peaks Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles$39.00
- (C1)Jonata "Flor" Sauv Blanc$145.00
- (B5) Cadre Sauvingnon Blanc$46.00
- (B5) Daniel Chotard Sancere$69.00
- (B6)Ladiucette Pouilly-Fume$79.00
- (B6) Hugel Pinot Gris, Alsace$48.00
Italian & German Style Whites
White Rhones & Interesting Whites
- (BAR) Alain Gallety Rhone$46.00
- (C2) Deovlet "Romato"$62.00
- (BAR) Cru Albarino$43.00
- (L) Tolosa Viognier, Edna Valley$45.00
- (C3) Lafage White Rhone Blend$38.00
- (B6) Chateau Fonfoide$38.00
- (L) Delas Condrieu$110.00
- (C1) Animus Vinho Verde$32.00
- (N) Val De Miegas Albarino$42.00
- (O) Cadre Albarino$54.00
- (C3) Lieu Dit Chenin Blanc$47.00
- (C3) La Rocher De Violettes Chenin$49.00
- (C2) Enemigo Semillon$45.00
- (C2) Deovlet Pinot Blanc$62.00
- (M) Tablas Creek Espirit Blanc$95.00
- (C1) Adelaida Picpoul Blanc$49.00
Chardonnay
- (BAR) Tolosa No Oak Chard$42.00
- (BAR) Talley Chard$50.00
- (E)Alain Chavy White Burgundy$59.00
- (E)Catena Chard$58.00
- (F) Chateau Montelena Chard$90.00Out of stock
- (E) Deovlet Chard$54.00
- (F) Flowers Chard$68.00
- (G) Frank Family Chard$66.00
- (G) The Hilt Chardonnay$74.00
- (K)Monnot White Burgundy$98.00
- (H) Neyers Chard$55.00
- (H) Rombauer Chardonnay$78.00
- (I) Rusack Chardonnay$44.00
- (F) Savary Petite Chablis$52.00
- (I) Scar of the Sea Chard$59.00
- (I) Solomon Hills$82.00
- (J)Talley Rosemary's Chard$105.00
- (K) Wolff Chardonnay$46.00
Pinot Noir
- (BAR) Tolosa Pinot Noir$68.00
- (BAR) El Lugar Pinot Noir$72.00
- (N1) Bella Glos Clark and Telephone$58.00
- (M1) Chamisal Pinot$54.00
- (L1) Craggy Range Pinot Noir$50.00
- (K1) Delmore Pinot Noir$72.00
- (J1) Deovlet Pinot$95.00
- (N2) Domaine Michel Magnien Burgundy$68.00
- (I1) Flowers Sonoma Coast$79.00
- (H1) Kosta Brown Pinot Noir$190.00
- (K1) Laetitia Pinot Noir$60.00
- (O2) Latour Marsannay Pinot$68.00
- (M2)Niner Pinot$56.00
- (K2) Paul Lato$175.00
- (H-I2) Scar of the Sea$59.00
- (J2)Sea Smoke Pinot$179.00
- (F2) Talley Pinot Noir$57.00
- (D2) Tolosa 1772$120.00
- (O1) Adelaida Pinot$56.00
- (L2) Our Lady of Guad$175.00
Italian & Spanish Reds
- (BAR)Hazana Vinas Tempranillo$43.00
- (H4) Paolo Barbera$46.00
- (Z1)Fuedi Maccari Nero d'Avola$39.00
- (Z3)Rivetto Barbera$66.00
- (Z4)Baron de Ley Tempranillo$38.00
- (Y4) Perinet Priorat$58.00
- (Z2)Piero Benevelli Dolcetto$49.00
- (Y2)Podere Campriano Chianti$59.00
- (Y3)Sesti Montalcino$66.00
- (Y1)Guido Porro Barolo$99.00
Rhone Reds
- (Bar) Eberle Cotes du Robles$54.00
- (BAR) La Lomita Syrah$54.00
- (K3)Linne Calodo Sticks & Stones$140.00
- (J3)Tablas Espirit Rouge $$$98.00
- (L3)Janasse CDP$97.00
- (O4) Alban Patrina Syrah$96.00
- (N4)Alexander Valley Syrah$49.00
- (L4)Delmore Syrah$72.00
- (K4)E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Syrah$65.00
- (J4) Rusack Syrah$68.00
- (I4) Great Place Syrah$145.00
- (M4) Saint Cosme Syrah$39.00
- (O3) Herman Story "On the Road" Grenache$96.00
- (M3) Qupe Grenache$56.00
- (N3) La Lomita Grenache$69.00
- (I3)Slouch Hat GSM$55.00
Zin & Interesting Reds
- (BAR)Aaron Petite Sirah$58.00
- (Bar)Seghesio Sonoma Zin$52.00
- (Y1)Ridge Zin$85.00
- (Y2)Rusack Zin$75.00
- (X3)Seghesio Old Vine Zin $$$70.00
- (W4)Turley Juvenile Zin$58.00
- ( X3) Castoro Tannat$50.00
- (W1)Kanonkop Pinotage$68.00
- (X2) L'Aventure Cuvee$179.00
- (W3) AP Renegade Red$49.00
- (P3-4)Wolff Petite Sirah$56.00
- (W4) Saxum Broken Stones$295.00
- (X1) Saxum Paderewski$295.00
- (W4) Saxum G2$295.00
- (E4)Saxum James Berry$295.00
Bordeaux Varieties
- (BAR)Niner Cab$66.00
- (BAR)Austin Hope Quest$46.00
- (P1)Santa Carolina Carmenere$33.00
- (P2)Zuccardi Malbec$38.00
- (V1)Ancient Peak Cabernet$42.00
- (T1)Hobb's Crossbarn Cab Sauv$92.00
- (U4)Eden Estate Cabernet$69.00
- (U1)Adelaida Cab$95.00
- (V2) Booker MFN Cabernet$74.00
- (Q1)Clos Du Val Cab$69.00
- (U3)Daou "Patrimony"$445.00
- (S2)Iron and Sand Cabernet$45.00
- (S1) Domaine Eden$59.00
- (R1) Faust THE PACT Cab Sauv$195.00
- (U2)Frogs Leap Cab Sauv$115.00
- (T2) Labyrinth Cabernet$54.00
- (T3) Pine Ridge Cab Sauv$140.00
- (S3) Rombauer Cabernet$99.00
- (R3) Quintessa Cabernet$395.00
- (V4)Vasse Felix Cab Sauv$49.00
- (Q4) Lieu Dit Cab Franc$56.00
- (Q3)Domaine Fouet Cab Franc$49.00
- (S4)Jonata "Fenix" Bordeaux Blend$145.00
- (T4)Chateau Geman Marbuzet Bordeaux Blend$83.00
- (R4)Meerlust "Rubicorn"$68.00
- (Q2) Daou "Sequentis" Merlot$58.00
- (Q1)Chateau Faizeau Merlot$62.00
Sunday | 5:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Monday | 10:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Tuesday | 10:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Wednesday | 10:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Thursday | 10:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Friday | 10:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Saturday | 10:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Locally sourced, wholesome, and globally-inspired fare.
726 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401