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Bear & The Wren, San Luis Obispo, CA

Bear & The Wren

4.8
4.8
45 Reviews
$31 to $50
Pizzeria
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 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 439-0326
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    San Luis Obispo
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 45 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Overall

  • California Central Coast

    Best Food

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Overall

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Food

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Service

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Ambiance

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Value

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Good for business meals

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Kid-friendly

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Innovative

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Healthy

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Hot spot

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Neighborhood gem

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Lively

45 Reviews
  1. SLOnurse14

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was yummy as usual! Had the shrimp appetizer with flatbread on the side…delish! Our waitress was very attentive and friendly…made sure our pizza to go was ready when we were done eating. The veggie pizza and the chorizo with peppers were both yummy as well as the wedge salad. Big fan of the agave lemonade!! Only wish I could get patio seating …the last 2 times there I tried in open table with no luck…I was told I should call the restaurant directly…I will try that next time.

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  2. JeffL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is in a perfect location. Food was delicious and the service was excellent. Definitely recommend it.

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  3. Jeff

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    It was a very enjoyable meal and the place has a nice vibe.

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  4. Shock

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Small, but hopping place in the Creamery Market that has nicely functional and separate patio seating area. We were in the patio on an unusually cool day. They have many heaters that worked nicely. Good ambiance outside but inside is small and crowded and with my hearing loss would not have been ideal. But that might be your cup of tea. Greeted quickly and seated promptly for our reservation; offered drinks quickly from a modest beverage list, which is right-sized to not overwhelm. My partner ordered a red wine and I was not imbibing. Ordered two pizzas, one Detroit Style and one GF-Neapolitan which came out at wildly different times, I waited 5-ish minutes for my partner's pizza to arrive before I started nibbling at mine. Our dining neighbors ordered exactly the same and experienced the same oddity. It is cute to announce that your orders may arrive at different times, but it is poor planning and kitchen management. Hats off for the GF crust, though! Best one we have tasted so far, with a chew, rise, and char. The bite on the crust is a little stronger than with wheat-flour, so wear the extra denture adhesive. :-D We felt that while all the topping ingredients were high quality, there were not enough of them and some were a bit out of proportion. The Elote Pizza could have used a bigger cilantro pop and the Sausage and Pepperoni, more fennel tang. After the large (12-15?) party was seated behind us, we felt a little lost. Yes, there are many orders to take and a larger total tip, but it took us a while to get a box and get the check picked up. The patio made it a nice wait, but prefer not to be lost.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Detroit style pizza is delicious!! Friendly service and cute atmosphere. 11/10 will be dining here again!

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  6. SLOnurse14

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for my husbands 62nd birthday. We had the Pasilla peppers, the zucchini dish and the flatbread appetizer to start…all 3 were delicious…full of flavor and very satisfying!! Loved the roasted garlic and ricotta with the flatbread and we piled peppers and eggplant on some bites for an extra kick! We also had the pepperoni and sausage Neapolitan pizza and the Bee Stang as Detroit style…so good! Love the crusty edges of Detroit style! Finished with the chocolate mousse/marshmallow dessert…a play on s’mores with graham cracker like cookies…did not disappoint!! Only wish more cookies came with the dish so the cookie to marshmallow/mousse ratio was better!! Great way to celebrate my husband’s birthday…we’ll be back!!

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  7. AdrianaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pizza at Bear & The Wren is absolutely INCREDIBLE. The flavors are either impeccably-executed classics or unique ones that manage to be both exciting and delicious. They offer Detroit style slices that people seem to love, but we always get the Neopolitan style as it’s our favorite. I normally leave the crust behind on pizza to save room for more slices, but that is honestly impossible here as their dough is too dang good. I cannot applaud the dough makers enough!! The beer and wine selection is great as it celebrates the best our local businesses have to offer. We also love the ambiance here, as it manages to be casual yet slightly more chic/upscale with the dark interior & dim lighting. The only downside to eating at this place? It has absolutely ruined my appetite for any other pizza places in SLO… I cannot eat other thin-crust pizzas without comparing them to B&TW and wishing I was back here eating the Ricotta & Honey pizza. We’ve taken multiple family and friends here in the last year and they all rave about the pizza for weeks. Highly recommend trying the Ricotta & Honey, Margherita, Bee Stang, and deliciously fresh Elote! Love that they switch it up with seasonal flavors every few months while also keeping the fan favorites. :) 10/10 recommend!!

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  8. SLOmom

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, good drinks (just beer and wine but good choices). Fun place to meet friends as it’s lively but not too loud. Delicious pizza!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome Detroit style pizza!!! Salad fantastic/staff and ambiance s cute. A def favorited

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  10. JulieS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding meal, service and ambiance!! The new menu additions of the garlic shrimp and burrata and peach salad are amazing, truly and the wood oven pizza delicious as always. Loved it all!

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  11. AustinM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A super meal! Quality ingredients used in new and refreshing ways with the classic neopolitan pizza style. Definitely will frequent this place!

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  12. WineFoodieGal

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place. Food is creative and great. Wine list is full of great choices in great price points. Service is always friendly and professional.

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  13. Mersh12000

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    This place was terrific! Amazing pizzas, unique combos. And they even had vegan cheese available! Ample portions but a bit on the expensive side. Regardless, I wish we had a pizza place like this where we live. I wish this wasn't 200 miles away!

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  14. foodophile

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    B&TW was fantastic as always. We had the Piada Bread, four Detroit Pizzas and the Peach Crumble. Piada bread should be mandated at every table. It is perfection. The peach crumble was new to us and it was ridiculously good too.

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  15. ErminaK

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic pizza, salads, wine list and service. Highly recommend!

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  16. RickySly

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good meal! Excellent service and recommendations (Detroit style for the Bee Stang was great advice over our original plan); Shrimp and Shishito Pepper appetizers had good flavor; BBQ chicken pizza was good but not extraordinary. Overall, a nice find in the SLO area!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place!! Great service, food, atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back again

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  18. JenniferM

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and good service. Love he new updated menu! Our favorite dish has the farro salad and the potato leek pizza!! Delicious!!! Honestly everything was amazing!!! Thank you for having gluten free crust as well!!!

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  19. JoyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the food and the service! The gluten free pizza was the best that I have ever tried! Amazing! I chose the Bee Stang and added ricotta. Unfortunately good!

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  20. JohnF

    New York Area

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat outside and despite the cloudy day we never felt cold since there were ample patio heaters. We started with the meatballs and flatbread and they were amazing with only a hint of heat. We then had 2 Detroit-style pies - Potato & Leek and Bee Stang and they were both AMAZING. Service was also spot on the entire meal and we know we'll be going back - this time with larger appetites - the next time we are visiting SLO.

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  21. FrancescaL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    This is a nice little go to for us. We live in the area and enjoy the off the beaten pathness of this place. The food is consistantly good. Loved the Farro salad and always enjoy our pizza. The wine list could use some help. I love sparklers and both options were on the sweet side. Not my go to. I am always surprised at local restaurants with primarily supermarket wines. Paso is wine country... locals get with it. Since it does not advertise itself as a wine bar we will overlook that small failure and return for future meals.

    Bear & The WrenResponded on June 14, 2023

    Hi Francesca, thanks for visiting and for providing feedback! We count on guests doing so to improve our experience at B&TW! I was surprised by the note regarding our wine list as 12 of the 17 wines we carry are local to the Central Coast. We even have small producers who don't distribute to grocery stores like Alta Colina, Denner, Deovlet Wines, Aaron Wines, Biddle Ranch, etc. If you're willing to share, we'd love any recommendations you can send our way! Thanks! Maddie

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding! We had a great experience and will be going back for sure!!

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  23. VanessaS

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was gorgeous. Staff was super friendly and even accommodating to my children who were totally melting. We really appreciate them being so patient and kind to us! They even found some crayons and paper for them to draw on. Oh and of course the food was FANTASTIC. Get the Bee Stang. Just do it. Will definitely be visiting again.

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  24. AprilA

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Lovely atmosphere and delicious food! My husband and 2 sons ( 8 and 11yrs) ordered the artichoke appetizer ( SO tender!) and 3 pizzas: Neapolitan Margarita ( kids loved- thin crust style) , Detroit Sausage and Pepperoni ( kids loved- pan pizza style), and a Detroit Honey and Ricotta pizza ( kids not a fan, slightly spicy). My husband and I loved all 3 pizzas! A little expensive but worth it. Most likely will go back as a girl friends dinner.

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  25. LaurenB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place! The salads are so fresh and the pizza is beyond delicious!! We over order and take the leftovers home!!

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  26. Carson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant & delicious pizza - a perfect place to meet with good company & enjoy a nice meal.

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  27. RobertB

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    We had a great dinner! The hostess was so pleasant - our waitress was just ok

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  28. AmandaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend if you are looking for a rustic wood fired experience. The pizza, staff and restaurant was such a good experience! We love B&W!

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  29. Oaklandish4

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service! Pizza was good, desserts were phenomenal!

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  30. SageH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Delicious and outstanding service, but I ordered a pizza with garlic and the garlic was HUGE. Is that normal? I thought it would be little pieces but it seemed like there were multiple cloves of garlic on my bear square

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  31. ErinB

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of our go to places for dinner. excellent food and service, always feel welcome when there. Highly recommend for a casual chic dinner with friends, significant other or family.

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  32. RafaelC

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We made an early dinner reservation for my wife’s birthday. We were seated right away. The Drinks were great, the appetizer was incredible. We got 4 different types of pizzas, and they did not disappoint. The Neapolitan margherita pizza was flawless. Soft, crunchy charred crust with tasty marinara and cheese. And the Detroit style bee stang was the favorite. Service was amazing, our waitress did a fabulous job. We will 100% be back, this became our favorite restaurant in SLO county.

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  33. JenniferP

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pizza was great so was the wine. Our server was nice and was very accommodating for our 4 kids.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat outside on the patio with our dog . They immediately brought over a heated lamp for us and a water bowl for our dog. Food came out quickly and was delicious!! Definitely recommend to ad the hot honey to any pizza. Felt very welcome and service super

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  35. Pamela

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent pizza! Love the mushroom/thin crust! Good wine selections and very nice service. A favorite dinner spot for us.

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  36. KimL

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the hot honey pizza. Service and great! Will definitely be coming back. Thank you!

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  37. DawnV

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good selection of beer and wine (only). I did, out of curiosity, try the wine cooler with cola & red wine. Seriously, not bad and not the last time I'll drink one. House salad was solid with tasty light vinaigrette. We ordered one of each style of pizza and enjoyed them both. The Ricotta & Hot Honey was delicious. The roasted garlic and honey gave a unique sweetness to it. The crust was perfect. For the Detroit style we ordered a pepperoni and sausage. The tomatoes on it were delicious! Pepperoni nice and crisp. Crust very light and airy. Nice atmosphere though we were in the back room with some big parties so fairly loud back there.

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  38. Brady

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great combination of pizza options with Neopolitan and Detroit styles and plenty to pick from for each. Really enjoyed the local beer options too.

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  39. Katie

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a cute spot for our first date night/birthday dinner post baby. Still thinking about the meatballs — everything was delicious!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an incredible Valentine’s Day dinner here at Bear and the Wren. My wife is dairy free/gluten-free and they have some incredible options as well as normal pizza ingredients. Very kind and friendly staff who are always super accommodating and generous and great vibes and ambience to pair with the delicious and fresh menu items.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bear & The Wren offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 439-0326.

Bear & The Wren is rated 4.8 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bear & The Wren

570 Higuera St 2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    San Luis Obispo
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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