San Luis Obispo restaurants you'll love
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Must-try San Luis Obispo restaurants

Bread Bike Bakery
2060A Parker St., San Luis Obispo
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18" Potato Leek Pizza | $27.00 |
Thinly sliced potatoes with roasted leeks on top of mozzarella and garlic oil, baked in our deck oven, and finished with more garlic oil, fresh ground black pepper and some pecorino and parmigiano cheese. | |
California Country (Hearth) | $11.00 |
This loaf is our take on a plain, no frills, classic sourdough loaf. It's made with CA grown ingredients and can be used for just about anything -- french toast, croutons, grilled cheese, bread pudding -- you name it this loaf can do it! | |
18" Shrooms N' Shallots Pizza | $28.00 |
Roasted mushrooms and shallots get added on top of a white béchamel base made with garlic confit and pecorino cheese. The pizza gets topped with mozz, baked and then finished with parmigiano, fresh parsley, and garlic oil on the crust. An earthy, rich, and absolutely delicious pizza. |

Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo
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Chow Novo | $22.00 |
fresh wheat noodles, market vegetables, garlic, ginger, soy sauce. Option to add tofu, chicken, beef or prawns (gfo, vo) | |
Mixed Greens Salad | $15.00 |
mixed greens, goat cheese, blueberry, strawberry, hazelnuts, blood orange vinaigrette (gf) | |
Thai Green Chicken Curry | $26.00 |
delicate coconut milk curry with market greens, fresno chilies, cilantro, radish, basmati rice, chapati (gfo) |

Benny's Pizza Palace and Social Club
1601 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo
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CLASSIC Benny Pepps | $26.95 |
Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Red Sauce | |
BABY CHEESE | $15.95 |
Extra Mozzarella, red sauce | |
CLASSIC B.Y.O | $22.95 |
Mozz, Red, Choice of toppings |

Seeds
1040 Court St, San Luis Obispo
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Smoothie 2 | $9.00 |
pitaya, banana, strawberry, blueberry, pineapple, bee pollen, chia, orange juice | |
Toast 2 | $8.50 |
prairie bread, avocado, himalayan salt, cucumber, sprouts, black pepper | |
Toast 1 | $8.50 |
Prairie Bread, Avocado, Egg, Red Onion, Red Chili Flakes, Chipotle Aioli |

Fried & Loaded - 13 Santa Rosa Street
13 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo
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BYO Chicken | $0.00 |
Fried Chicken, Your Choice of Cheese & Sauce | |
BYO Beyond Chicken | $0.00 |
Beyond Chicken, Your Choice of Cheese & Sauce | |
Lemon Garlic Shrimp | $0.00 |
Shrimp, Bacon, Parmesan Cheese, drizzled with Lemon Garlic sauce |

TAPAS
Award Winning Paella, Global Cuisine, Local Ingredients
1023 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo
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BACON WRAPPED DATES | $15.00 |
six dates hand stuffed with housemade chorizo, wrapped in applewood smoked bacon. gluten & dairy free. | |
TORTILLA SOUP | $10.00 |
blended house roasted tomato stew, crushed avocado, onion, radish, queso fresco, tortilla chips (gf/vo) | |
SIMPLE GREENS | $13.00 |
local greens, shaved onion, radish, cucumber, mint, preserved citrus vinaigrette (gf/v) |

Charlie's Place
981 Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo
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1/2 Biscuits & Gravy | $7.00 |
Sweet Fries Appy | $7.50 |
8 Wings | $12.00 |

HellaHot - SLO
570 Higuera St Suite 104, San Luis Obispo
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red lemonade. | $4.47 |
strawberry lemonade made in house daily with fresh central coast strawberries and real lemon juice. | |
the sando. | $14.97 |
juicy chicken breast, brined for 24 hours. served on a buttered brioche bun topped with coleslaw, pickles drizzled with hellasauce. served with fries and one hellasauce. | |
side of sauce. | $0.75 |
all sauces are made in-house. choose your drip... |

TASTE! Craft Eatery
2550 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo
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Quartet | $29.00 |
Choose any 4 items | |
Duo | $16.00 |
Choose any 2 items | |
Trio | $20.00 |
Choose any 3 items |

BBQ • SANDWICHES • SUBS • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Laguna Grill
11560 Los Osos Valley Rd Suite 110, San Luis Obispo
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CEASAR | $0.00 |
House Croutons, tomatoes, parmesan cheese on romaine with Ceasar dressing. | |
LAGUNA COBB | $0.00 |
Bacon, avocado, tomato, red onion, sliced hard-boiled egg and crumbled blue cheese on romaine with ranch dressing | |
Western Tri-Tip | $18.00 |
Sliced tri-tip, onion rings, BBQ sauce and cheddar cheese on toasted French roll |

The Switch SLO
12304 Los osos valley Rd, San Luis Obispo
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Fuggettaboutit Philly | $15.00 |
sliced filet mignon, chopped and cooked with onions and peppers, topped with melted cheese blend on a toasted Dutch crunch roll | |
Ricardo's Spicy Chicken Supreme | $14.00 |
spicy chicken thigh sous vide and grilled with pepper jack, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles served on toasted brioche bun with spicy aioli | |
Turkey & Cheddar | $11.00 |
Served a la carte. Choice of sliced sourdough, Dutch crunch or brioche bun served with the works: mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion, oil & vinegar mix. |

PIZZA • PASTA
Cafe Roma - SLO
1020 Railroad Ave, San Luis Obispo
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Pizza Sausage and Mushroom | $18.00 |
tomato, mozzarella cheese, sausage and mushrooms | |
Capellini Pomodoro | $16.00 |
fresh tomato, garlic olive oil and basil | |
Café Roma | $14.00 |
mushrooms, mozzerella, salami, onion, peppers, garbonzos |

SEAFOOD • BBQ • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Rib Line BBQ Los Osos
12308 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo
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Southwest | $16.95 |
Tri-tip OR chicken, charred corn, crispy tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, southwest dressing. | |
Famous Tri Tip | $17.95 |
SLO (BBQ sauce) or Santa Maria-style (salsa), served on a hoagie. | |
World Food Champion Chili | $0.00 |
This is a traditional Texas chili... NO BEANS! Our Angus tri-tip cooked two different ways—some is oak roasted and cubed while some is braised for 5 hours. |

Central Coast Brewing -
6 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo
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Monterey Street 4-Pack Can (16 oz can) | $18.99 |
American Pale Ale 5.5% | |
CCB Fries | $5.99 |
Crispy french fries seasoned with our house blend and served with your choice of sauces. | |
Chicken Tenders | $8.99 |
Crispy, southern style tenders, served with your choice of sauce. |

Zen Dog
11175 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo
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Classic Dog | $6.00 |
100% Beef hotdog on a locally made brioche bun | |
Bacon Wrapped | $7.00 |
Crispy Bacon Wrapped | |
Stadium Dog | $8.00 |
Smoked 1/4lb. Hotdog |

Petra Mediterranean Pizza & Grill
1210 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo
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Gyro Plate | $16.00 |
Mixture of Beef/Lamb. Served with a side of Tzatziki, Hummus, Tahini, Tomatoes and Pita Bread. | |
Falafel Plate | $14.00 |
Vegetarian deep fried balls made with garbanzo beans, onions, and fresh parsley. Served with a side of Tzatziki, Hummus, Tahini, Tomatoes and Pita Bread. | |
Chicken Kabob Plate | $12.00 |
Grilled Chicken Breast Skewer. Served with a side of Tzatziki, Hummus, Garlic Sauce, Tomatoes and Pita Bread. |

Granada Hotel - Bistro - 1126 Morro St.
1126 Morro St, San Luis Obispo
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Soba noodle salad | $24.00 |
seared ahi tuna, napa cabbage, jalapeno, bell pepper, toasted almonds, ginger soy, chili oil | |
Bistro Burger | $22.00 |
Butternut Pappadelle | $23.00 |

SLO Provisions - 1255 Monterey Street
1255 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo
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FRIED CHICKEN SANDO | $15.00 |
Crispy-fried free range chicken thigh, garlic-sambal spiced aioli, and sliced pickles on a brioche bun, served with brassica salad | |
HALF AND HALF | $12.00 |
Choose two: half sandwich, cup of soup, or half salad (excludes fried chicken sandwich) | |
HOUSE CHIPS | $3.00 |
Made fresh- seasoned with sea salt and vinegar |

Highwater - SLO
1127 Broad St, San Luis Obispo
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Highwater Drag Brunch 3/26 11am | $25.00 |
WHO’S READY FOR ANOTHER HIGHWATER DRAG BRUNCH?! ***Highwater Headliners*** Cocktails. Queens. Drag. Brunch. Hosted by the incomparable Pandora Mystere! Sunday March 26th, 2023, Join us for ALL the best things in life : Cocktails. Queens. Drag. Brunch. And YOU!! Delicious Brunch food. Rock and Roll themed mimosa pitchers. Red and green Bloody Marys. All topped off with performances by the most amazing local queens in the biz. Tickets are limited and ALWAYS sell out, so grab them FAST. Available through our website or at Link in bio. $25 covers entertainment for the day. Food and drinks for purchase. Doors open at 10am, show starts at 11am sharp. Don’t miss this amazing event as we celebrate inclusion, equality, and all the fabulousness SLO has to offer! ***THIS EVENT IS 21+*** *** Once tickets are purchased, you MUST email robin@highwaterslo.com with the names of all members of your group for table assignments. Those who don’t email for | |
Highwater Drag Brunch 3/26 2pm | $25.00 |
WHO’S READY FOR ANOTHER HIGHWATER DRAG BRUNCH?! ***Highwater Headliners*** Cocktails. Queens. Drag. Brunch. Hosted by the incomparable Pandora Mystere! Sunday March 26th, 2023, Join us for ALL the best things in life : Cocktails. Queens. Drag. Brunch. And YOU!! Delicious Brunch food. Rock and Roll themed mimosa pitchers. Red and green Bloody Marys. All topped off with performances by the most amazing local queens in the biz. Tickets are limited and ALWAYS sell out, so grab them FAST. Available through our website or at Link in bio. $25 covers entertainment for the day. Food and drinks for purchase. Doors open at 1:15 pm, show starts at 2pm sharp. Don’t miss this amazing event as we celebrate inclusion, equality, and all the fabulousness SLO has to offer! ***THIS EVENT IS 21+*** *** Once tickets are purchased, you MUST email robin@highwaterslo.com with the names of all members of your group for table assignments. Those who don’t email for |

Torricella Pizzeria
3845 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo
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Gorgonzola Pizza | $19.00 |
White Sauce, Gorgonzola, Mozzarella, Grapes, Caramelized Onions, Walnuts, Balsamic Reduction Once you try it, you wont turn back! | |
Pesto Pizza | $22.00 |
Herb Chicken, Pistachio Pesto, Lemon Ricotta, Mozzarella, Artichoke Hearts, Parmigiana |

Chichos - 11560 Los Osos Valley Road
11560 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo

Central Coast Brewing - Monterey St - 1422 Monterey St Ste B100
1422 Monterey St Ste B100, San Luis Obispo

Nite Creamery SLO - 570 Higuera St
570 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo

Baht - 3845 South Higuera St Suite 105
3845 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo

SEAFOOD • GRILL • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS
Tahoe Joe's
485 Madonna Road #2, San Luis Obispo

Nate's on Marsh - 450 Marsh St
450 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo
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