7 Best Casual Restaurants in San Luis Obispo

7 restaurants available nearby

1. Bear & The Wren

4.7

Exceptional(144)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • San Luis Obispo

Booked 34 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. Japanese Restaurant Goshi

5.0

Exceptional(541)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • San Luis Obispo

Booked 13 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!

3. The Oak Grill

4.2

Awesome(382)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • San Luis Obispo

Booked 7 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.

4. Ada's Fish House

4.8

Exceptional(254)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 10 times today

Ada's Fish House is a family owned and operated establishment, boasting fresh fish and seafood in a relaxed atmosphere. Ada's offers classic coastal dishes with an East Coast influence such as crab cakes and lobster rolls with mouth watering specialties of Pacific Coast Halibut, local snapper, and seafood pasta. Ada's sources fresh seafood daily in order to provide the highest quality product to their customers. Executive Chef and owner, Douglas MacMillan, is always introducing new and exciting dishes - simple and fresh. A mostly local wine list and full bar await your arrival.

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5. Vista Steak and Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(1758)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pismo Beach

Booked 37 times today

Vista Steak and Seafood is located on the bluffs in Pismo Beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Featuring all natural hormone free steaks and fresh seafood, this coastal dining one of a kind restaurant has something that will sure to please everyone. Reservations are highly recommended. We gladly accept reservations for parties of 6 or less via Open Table. Please call the restaurant directly for parties of 7 or more ~ 805-556-9000. We will do our best to accommodate seating requests however we can not guarantee a specific table. Vista has no outdoor seating so please leave your fur babies at home.

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6. Gardens of Avila Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(945)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • San Luis Obispo

Booked 13 times today

The Gardens Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, a favorite spot for locals as well as travelers, is situated in a beautiful garden setting in the Avila Valley. Savor the flavors of the award-winning contemporary California cuisine inspired by the surrounding local wine country.

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7. F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House

3.7

Very Good(1499)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Pismo Beach

F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House offers the best authentic ranch style cooking and atmosphere teamed up with high spirited service and genuine western hospitality. Ocean view dining, private banquet hall, and Bruce's private saloon on our ocean view deck! Live music every Friday and Saturday in our saloon with a cozy fire place. A dining experience that will leave life time memories!

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Bear & The Wren

2. Japanese Restaurant Goshi

3. The Oak Grill

4. Ada's Fish House

5. Vista Steak and Seafood

6. Gardens of Avila Restaurant

7. F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House

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