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Best Lunch Restaurants in San Luis Obispo

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A photo of Granada Bistro restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1224)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 8 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.
A photo of The Oak Grill restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(391)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • San Luis Obispo
Booked 8 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.
A photo of Mama's Meatball restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1157)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 18 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
A photo of Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2074)
Price: Expensive
• American • San Luis Obispo
Booked 45 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.
A photo of Schoolyard restaurant
2.5
(8)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Luis Obispo
Booked 2 times today
Schoolyard at The Wayfarer SLO is NOW OPEN! Setting a new standard for burgers & brews in San Luis Obispo. We’re serving up classic American burgers with unique combinations and hyper-local brews, cocktails, and boozy milkshakes that won’t break your budget. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
A photo of Gardens of Avila Restaurant restaurant
4.5
Awesome(985)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • San Luis Obispo
Booked 10 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.
A photo of Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1426)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Pismo Beach
Booked 11 times today
Marisol translates to The Sun and the Sea; and no where is this more evident than through the flavors of the food. The menu at Marisol has been developed as New Spanish-American Cuisine. As the premier choice of Pismo Beach restaurants, all of the dishes at Marisol are prepared with a soulful touch by Chef Troy Tolbert and Pastry Chef Derek Brown, featuring produce from fields of local farmers, seafood fresh off the boats of local fishermen, and naturally raised meats and poultry. The wine list for Marisol is awarded by Wine Spectator and has an amazing Selection of wines by the glass page with many local wines from Monterey to Santa Barbara County. For the finest oceanfront dining experience, try our award-winning Pismo Beach California restaurant Marisol at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa. For hotel information, please visit https://cliffshotelandspa.com/
A photo of Pequin Coastal Cocina restaurant
4.0
Excellent(261)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Pismo Beach
Booked 7 times today
Pequín offers whimsical Baja Coastal selections highlighting local ingredients accompanied by a tequila-inspired cocktail program. Named for a spicy little chili pepper, breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner comes with an unexpected twist. Join us for Happy Hour Monday - Friday from 3 - 6 PM for discounted signature drinks, wines by the glass, and Firestone Walker beers alongside tasty bites like guac & chips, taquitos, tacos, and more2 hours of Free Valet Parking when you show a dining receipt from Pequín.

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  • Kat
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Worthy restaurant to visit in SLO. Food and ambience were fantastic. Burger was one of the best I’ve ever had - beef patty was uniquely and insanely flavorful. Tritip steak and the bean / fennel brodo were also highlights - fresh and well seasoned. Sides weren’t notable. Service however was terrible. Grumpy and dumb waiters, serving appetizers at the same time as the main (and only one main, not all for the table). Net net, still worth going for the food!
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    Granada BistroPrice: Expensive• Californian• San Luis Obispo
    4.6
  • Sandra
    San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Great all around. Waitress fabulous!! Fooled pricey but excellent
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    Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna InnPrice: Expensive• American• San Luis Obispo
    4.5
  • Tim
    San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Been going here when we visit SLO for past 14 years and it was as delicious as ever. Damion was excellent as was entire staff.
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    Mama's MeatballPrice: Moderate• Italian• San Luis Obispo
    4.4
  • PeggyVIP
    California Central Coast •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 1, 2025
    A group of 7 of us had brunch here recently and found it to be a wonderful experience. All of us thought our entrees were wonderful. Several of us ordered eggs Benedict, one classic and two veggie variations. We all ordered the eggs to be poached medium and were perfectly done. The hollandaise sauce was also delightful and the presentation lovely. One of the best eggs Benedict I’ve had. The fresh fruit side was a bowl of strawberries and blackberries, which was a nice complement. Note that the automatic gratuity for the group was set at only 10%, which we all increased, kinda unfair to the wait staff. Regardless, we will be back.
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    The Oak GrillPrice: Expensive• Bistro• San Luis Obispo
    4.6
  • OpenTable DinerVIP
    Los Angeles •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 9, 2023
    We stopped in for Wednesday Trivia Night. We had a few of their smash burgers, wings, Brussels Sprouts and a boozy milk shake. Everything was great and trivia was fun!
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    SchoolyardPrice: Moderate• American• San Luis Obispo
    2.5
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