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1. Nate's on Marsh
4.8
Exceptional(333)
$$$$
• American • San Luis Obispo
Booked 51 times today
An intimate restaurant on the edge of downtown San Luis Obispo, serving Michelin mentioned dishes, equipped with a full bar, and a California-focused wine list. Nathan Long founded Nate's on Marsh to share the ultimate in Central Coast hospitality with only the best comforting dishes worth craving.For private dinning experiences, please visit www.natesonmarsh.com site and navigate to the "Events" tab.
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2. Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn
4.7
Exceptional(4883)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • San Luis Obispo
Booked 76 times today
Enjoy an award winning dining experience in our world-famous pink and gold Steak House - offering a comfortable and opulent dining atmosphere. Indulge in a delicious oak-pit-barbecued steak, fresh seafood, chicken, or vegetarian entrees. Featuring a superb wine list, decadent world-famous desserts and a whimsical, European atmosphere. Boutique shopping makes for a fun experience before or after you dine with us.
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3. Nicola Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(309)
$$$$
• Italian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 28 times today
Nicola Restaurant is the vision of Executive Chef Nicola Allegretta. After creating several successful concepts such as Mama's Meatball and Mistura Restaurants in San Luis Obispo, Chef Nicola opened this new project as an homage to the *Bachiche*. In Peru, *Bachiche* refers to the unique combination cuisine born from the blending of Italian and Peruvian culinary traditions. It describes dishes that merge Italian ingredients and techniques with Peruvian flavors—or vice versa—a style that emerged after Italian immigrants, particularly from Genoa, arrived in Peru during the mid-19th century.At Nicola Restaurant, you’ll discover both the latest trends in Italian and Peruvian cuisine as well as timeless classic dishes.
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4. Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo
4.4
Awesome(590)
$$$$
• Seafood • San Luis Obispo
Booked 26 times today
Welcome to Lure Fish House, if your preferred reservation time is not available about half of our overall seating is unreserved for walk-ins. Our bar and oyster bar areas offer our full service menu and are open seating in order of arrival. Lure Fish House is a Ventura California based family-owned restaurant featuring the freshest sustainable seafood from trusted sources. Our Arizona Lure has its seafood order prepared in our own Ventura California seafood cutting facility and is directly driven to Arizona about 15 hours after it is ordered from the chef in Scottsdale. We feature organically grown local produce and wines from local vineyards whenever possible. We also feature a full bar with specialty cocktails made with freshly squeezed fruit juices and a raw bar serving a variety of fresh chilled seafood and oysters.
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5. Mistura
4.7
Exceptional(1898)
$$$$
• Peruvian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 16 times today
The word Mistura brings together the essence of Peru, a vision of its people and cuisine, a wondrous blend of cultures of priceless heritage. Our Mistura is a modern Peruvian restaurant that is as lively as the country and biodiversity it celebrates. Mistura captures the multicultural spirit of Peru, combining its native Incan and Pre-Columbian culinary heritage with the Italian, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese influences that embody the country's flavorful cuisine. Mistura is an authentic tribute to the diversity of Peruvian food, proposing familiar yet unexpected and adventurous flavors.
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6. Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn
4.6
Exceptional(2333)
$$$$
• American • San Luis Obispo
Booked 60 times today
The Copper Café is popular with tourists and locals alike for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in a warm and charming atmosphere. Copper counters, rich Bavarian woods, and lovely natural lighting will transport you to a quaint European village. Our Madonna Inn Bakery, featuring world-famous cakes, pies, cookies, along with French and Danish pastries remains open and available for walk-in and pre-ordered items.
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7. Bear & The Wren
4.8
Exceptional(243)
$$$$
• Pizzeria • San Luis Obispo
Booked 21 times today
A kindly-crafted wood fired eatery combining modern style with an aged finish. Located at The Creamery Marketplace, tucked behind the intersection of Higuera and Nipomo Streets, we offer an experience unlike any other. Our open-concept kitchen boasts an impressive wood fired oven were we craft hand-made Neapolitan style pizzas to order. Soft lighting, low music, and a relaxed atmosphere can be found throughout our indoor dining space. Garage style doors roll up to reveal outdoor dining on our bricked patio where heaters warm up the cooler months and an upbeat, lively feeling resonates throughout the spring and summer seasons. Full service is available at the bar, seating is first come, first serve. We welcome you to join us for dinner, Tuesday-Saturday from 4-10pm.Please Note: Our seating is a mix of tall tables with barstool style seating, as well as standard height tables with traditional chairs. Our outdoor patio also includes two large tables with bench style seating.
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8. Cafe Roma - San Luis Obispo
4.7
Exceptional(1918)
$$$$
• Italian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 8 times today
For over four decades, the Rizzo family has been serving authentic Italian cuisine in San Luis Obispo. At Café Roma, you can indulge in homemade pastas, wood-fired pizza, and fresh seafood. Don't miss classic dishes like Osso Buco with Saffron Risotto, shortrib pappardelle, and Bistecca alla Fiorentina.Inside Café Roma and you'll feel like you've been transported to Italy. From the vintage Italian bike hanging above the bar to the Murano glass chandeliers and Tuscan murals, every detail has been thoughtfully curated to celebrate Italian culture. Pair your meal with one of the many wines on Café Roma's extensive list, which changes monthly to include new and exciting Central Coast and Italian finds.Café Roma is a popular destination for locals, vintners, families, travelers, and professionals alike. Whether you're looking for a romantic date night spot or a gathering place for friends and family, you'll find it here.
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9. Mama's Meatball
4.7
Exceptional(1246)
$$$$
• Italian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 10 times today
There are many Italian Restaurants in San Luis Obispo, but if you're looking for a truly authentic Italian dining experience, then you should consider Mama's Meatball Restaurant. Rated among the best San Luis Obispo restaurants, Mama's Meatball uses the freshest, quality ingredients grown locally to create some of the most outstanding dishes you could find in San Luis Obispo eateries. For your convenience, Mama's Meatball offers dine-in, takeout and delivery service. Mama's Meatball is one of the few restaurants near Mission San Luis Obispo, and a block away from hotels in downtown San Luis Obispo to offer private dining options and banquet accommodations for corporate parties and family celebrations. Click here to request a quote for your next private event. Check Out Charity Water! https://www.charitywater.org/mamas-meatball
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10. La Locanda
4.7
Exceptional(108)
$$$$
• Italian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 17 times today
La Locanda—meaning “the Inn”—is an intimate, welcoming space where guests are invited to eat, drink, and stay awhile. Since opening in 2013, our mission has been to blend the authentic flavors of traditional Abruzzi cuisine with thoughtful, contemporary culinary touches.Our ambiance is warm and inviting, complemented by a knowledgeable and friendly staff dedicated to creating a memorable dining experience. Handmade from scratch each day, every dish reflects our commitment to craftsmanship, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients that bring out the true essence of Northern Italian cooking.La Locanda is also an ideal setting for private parties and intimate gatherings. Whether you join us for a quiet dinner or a special celebration, we take pride in offering a place where guests can savor genuine Italian hospitality and feel like part of our family.Benvenuto—welcome to La Locanda.

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  • Mike
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great service and good. We arrived early and the manager took our drink order and served us some great cocktails while we waited. Waiter (tall blonde kid) was working hard and really took great care of us. His support team was all over it and engaged. Parking in rear makes it very convenient as SLO weekend evening parking can be challenging, especially with all the construction that’s going on in DT SLO. Artwork is exceptional. Looking forward to our next dinner at Nate’s.
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    Nate's on Marsh$$$$• American• San Luis Obispo
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    4.8
  • Elizabeth
    Baton Rouge / Lafayette •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This is my favorite place of all time. The food is amazing. The service was amazing. I am obsessed with everything in the Madonna Inn. The gift shop is to die for. I am living for this place. 12/10 I cannot give it enough gold stars
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    Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn$$$$• Steakhouse• San Luis Obispo
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    4.7
  • RichardGold
    California Central Coast •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Wonderful birthday dinner. Food is excellent.....best pizza in the county! Soup and salads great too. Service was amazing.....love this restaurant....reminds me of being back in L.A.
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    Nicola Restaurant$$$$• Italian• San Luis Obispo
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    4.8
  • SherryGold
    California Central Coast •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The restaurant is a little dark in the late afternoon. We had the calamari to start. Crispy, tender rings and tentacles. Good sauces. Then we had mussels basquaise. Fat, perfectly cooked mussels in smoky garlicky chorizo tomato sauce with a large tasty slice of garlic bread. Delish. The third dish was broiled oysters with Parmesan. These were a little sandy but tasty. For dessert, we shared an outstanding slice of Basque pumpkin cheesecake with whipped cream and cocoa nibs and pumpkin seeds on top. We were swooning; it was so good. Service was prompt, competent and friendly. Thanks for a great dinner.
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    Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo$$$$• Seafood• San Luis Obispo
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    4.4
  • Patricia
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Peruvian food is the best in the world, too bad a lot of North Americans don't know it! We Peruvians have been winning many world culinary awards lately and we have surpassed the French! Mistura is a very upscale Peruvian Restaurant and I'm so happy they are doing well. We have so many varieties of dishes in Perú and that's due to our 3 distinct regions in the country. The coast, the sierra and the jungle . Our food has variety, many ingredients and we have our beloved immigrants that came from China, Japan, Arabia, India,Germany bringing in all their ingredients and adding them to ours creating out of this world culinary experiences. I was introducing my friend to the Peruvian Experience and she was blown away! Thank you for providing the platform on where to launch her into the Peruvian Experience!
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    Mistura$$$$• Peruvian• San Luis Obispo
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    4.7

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Discover the charm of Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo, a convenient hub for both leisure and business travelers in the heart of California’s vibrant Central Coast. Where to Eat Near Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo? You’ll find a delightful array of dining options nearby, perfect for any palate. Enjoy elegant American steakhouses serving succulent oak-pit-barbecued steaks and fresh seafood in a cozy, whimsical atmosphere. For a taste of the Mediterranean, explore restaurants that offer seasonal farm-to-table dishes and small plates inspired by French and Spanish cuisines, complemented by a varied wine selection. If you’re in the mood for casual dining, cozy cafes dishing up breakfast and baked goods make for a great start to your day. The dining experiences here promise to satisfy every craving in style!

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