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A photo of Japanese Restaurant Goshi restaurant
1. Japanese Restaurant Goshi
4.9
Exceptional(542)
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!
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2. Granada Bistro
4.6
Exceptional(1193)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 4 times today
The heart and inspiration for Granada is the beloved and pre-existing Granada Bistro. This space has been renovated and re-imagined in industrial chic design, serving seasonal, farm-to-table ingredients sourced from Central Coast farmers and purveyors. Dishes inspired by Mediterranean culture, French and Spanish cuisine. Small plates, charcuterie and the freshest local seafood, meats, and produce are complemented by an eclectic wine list including Spanish and French selections, and a range of the Central Coast’s finest artisan wine producers.
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3. The Oak Grill
4.2
Awesome(382)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • San Luis Obispo
Booked 9 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.
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4. Mistura
4.8
Exceptional(1644)
Price: Expensive
• Peruvian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 2 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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5. Mama's Meatball
4.7
Exceptional(1134)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 4 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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6. Woodstock's Pizza - San Luis Obispo
4.4
Awesome(34)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • San Luis Obispo
Booked 1 time today
Legendary taste meets an epic party scene at Woodstock’s Pizza in downtown San Luis Obispo. Bring your friends for mouth-watering pizza and our famous Wildebread. #WoodstocksSLO
A photo of Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn restaurant
7. Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn
4.2
Awesome(1998)
Price: Expensive
• American • San Luis Obispo
Booked 34 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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8. Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo
4.5
Awesome(79)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • San Luis Obispo
Booked 55 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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9. Ventana Grill
4.7
Exceptional(3221)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Pismo Beach
Booked 35 times today
Discover the cool, coastal world of Ventana Grill.With an atmosphere that channels the four elements, Ventana Grill in Pismo Beach immerses guests in the enchanting pleasures of the natural world. Dine surrounded by the rhythmic serenade of waves crashing on the beach below. The stylish dining room sits perched on a coastal bluff, treating guests to an endless view of azure blue and rich red sunsets.
A photo of Vista Steak and Seafood restaurant
10. Vista Steak and Seafood
4.7
Exceptional(1758)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Pismo Beach
Booked 38 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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  • Emily
    London •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Goshi SLO is our favorite sushi restaurant of all time! We discovered while our kids attend Cal Poly but plan to return annually even after they move on from SLO. GOSHI IS THE BEST!
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    Japanese Restaurant GoshiPrice: Moderate• Japanese• San Luis Obispo
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    4.9
  • Monica
    Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    What an amazing little bistro!! Such a breath of fresh air (and not just because the cozy outdoor seating). My husband, daughter and I all ordered different dishes for dinner and we were all impressed. The food was delicious, prices are reasonable, the staff is wonderfully polite and attentive and everything is just so comfortable. We had the best family dinner. The winter squash farrato was lovely and hearty and perfect for what I was looking for. My husband enjoyed the beef bourguignon with its classic flavorful rendition and a good portion of beef. Will be back frequently!
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    Granada BistroPrice: Expensive• Californian• San Luis Obispo
    •
    4.6
  • Wally
    Los Angeles •28 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 3 Jan 2025
    A lovely place with amazing food and desserts. Truly unique!!
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    MisturaPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• San Luis Obispo
    •
    4.8
  • OpenTable Diner
    Orange County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 27 Dec 2024
    Sooo glad we went off the beaten path and went here instead!! It was absolutely exquisite. We ordered the spaghetti, cioppino, butternuts squash ravioli, seafood pasta, fettuccini, and finished off with tiramisu for dessert. We devoured everything! Every single dish was homemade from scratch. The sauces were creamy, lots of seafood in the dishes. A lot more than expected. More people should try this place & they will fall in love. Why wait 5 hrs for a restaurant downtown when u could be enjoying your delicious dinner in less than an hr. Also found a reservation quickly on OpenTable.
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    Mama's MeatballPrice: Moderate• Italian• San Luis Obispo
    •
    4.7
  • steven
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 26 Dec 2024
    Christmas night dinner. It was full house and the staff was on point making sure each guest was being attended too. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Great place for a special meal all the time.
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    The Oak GrillPrice: Expensive• Bistro• San Luis Obispo
    •
    4.2
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