San Luis Obispo Restaurants

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  • 1. Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica

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    The younger sibling of the hugely popular Guiseppe's restaurant in Pismo Beach, this lively downtown eatery serves up authentic southern Italian fare in the historic Sinsheimer Bros. building, constructed in 1884. Dine in the spacious main restaurant amid high ceilings, fireplaces, and the bar or in the courtyard beneath strings of twinkling lights.

    849 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, California, 93401, USA
    805-541–9922

    Known For

    • Bread, sauce, pasta, and gelato and other desserts made in-house
    • Organic ingredients from the owner's 12-acre farm or local purveyors
    • Historic ambience
  • 2. Big Sky Café

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    Family-friendly Big Sky turns local and organically grown ingredients into global dishes, starting with breakfast. Just pick your continent—braised Brazilian lamb shanks, Southeast Asian noodle bowls and crispy tempura cauliflower, Middle Eastern shakshuka, Spanish paella, Nashville fried chicken sandwich.

    1121 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, California, 93401, USA
    805-545–5401

    Known For

    • Artsy, creative vibe
    • Ample choices for vegetarians
    • House-cured Reuben sandwich

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
  • 3. Café Roma

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    At this Railroad Square restaurant you can enjoy authentic northern Italian cuisine in the warmly lit dining room or out on the covered patio. Menu favorites include ricotta-filled squash blossoms, and beef tenderloin glistening with porcini butter and a Pinot Noir reduction.

    1020 Railroad Ave., San Luis Obispo, California, 93401, USA
    805-541–6800

    Known For

    • Classic Italian dining room and bar
    • Well-selected international wine list with more than 200 choices
    • Attentive service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch. No dinner Sun.
  • 4. Luna Red

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    A spacious, contemporary space with a festive outdoor patio, this restaurant near Mission Plaza serves creative tapas and cocktails. The small plates include birria-braised beef tacos, avocado-tuna ceviche, and crispy Brussels sprouts.

    1023 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, California, 93401, USA
    805-540–5243

    Known For

    • Excellent Valencian paellas
    • Craft cocktails
    • Lively music scene
  • 5. Novo Restaurant & Lounge

    $$

    In the colorful dining room or on the large creek-side deck, this animated downtown eatery will take you on a culinary world tour. The salads, small plates, and entrées come from nearly every continent. The wine and beer list also covers the globe and includes local favorites.

    726 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, California, 93401, USA
    805-543–3986

    Known For

    • Patio seating
    • Savory curry and noodle dishes
    • Local farmers' market ingredients
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  • 6. SLO Provisions

    $$

    Stop at this casual café–market in the Upper Monterey neighborhood for a sit-down or takeaway meal all day. In addition to full meals, you can order specialty sandwiches, farm-fresh salads, and baked goods, or hang out and taste wine or beer at the casual tasting bar.

    1255 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, California, 93401, USA
    805-439--4298

    Known For

    • House-roasted rotisserie meats
    • Family-style dinners
    • Daily specials

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.

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