Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Japanese Restaurant Goshi

5.0

5 (551)

$30 and under

Japanese

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

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!

Top review

Steven

Dined on May 25, 2025

Great food and service . Always a wonderful experience

Bear & The Wren

4.8

4.8 (173)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Vanessa

Dined 7 days ago

Young woman who helped us was very nice. Pizza was good.

Cielo

4.7

4.7 (590)

$31 to $50

Italian

Atascadero

About the restaurant

Cielo Ristorante is an Italian-inspired concept located in the heart if Atascadero. We have curated a distinct menu showcasing Italian dishes with a modern twist. We are the perfect place to come and enjoy with your loved ones.

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Joshua

Dined 4 days ago

Had a wonderful birthday dinner for my girlfriend here. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. We weren’t expecting a 2.99% processing fee and a $2.00 salad split fee (nor was it asked if we wanted it split), but overall a really great experience. Definitely going back!

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4.7

4.7 (65)

$30 and under

American

Paso Robles

About the restaurant

Drenched in sunshine and style, Ciao Papi is a poolside restaurant + cocktail bar at the swankified River Lodge hotel in Paso Robles wine country. The California-Italian kitchen serves up craft eats + drinks designed by the culinary team behind the beloved Bistro + Nightcap at Granada Hotel in San Luis Obispo.

Always al-fresco. Open to the public.

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Melanie

Dined 6 days ago

Our birthday lunch was delightful! Our waitress was attentive, the drinks from the bar were delicious and the food was spectacular. I can't wait to return!!!

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Experience

Margherita Mondays

Experience

Steak Florentine Dinner Special

Parchetto

4.7

4.7 (231)

$50 and over

Californian

Paso Robles

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Paso Robles, CA, Parchetto (pronounced Par-kett-o) offers an exquisite dining experience, blending the elegance of fine dining with the ambiance of casual cuisine. From the moment you step into this charming environment, you will be welcomed by a warm inviting, atmosphere that harkens back to a different time. The décor combines elements that were restored from a century ago with contemporary touches that exude elegance without pretense.

At Parchetto, impeccable service and sumptuous cuisine come together to create a dining experience that is both sophisticated and comfortably relaxed.

Top review

Jill

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful and attentive service & tasty, plentiful food!

Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn

4.6

4.6 (4651)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

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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Christian

Dined 2 days ago

We had a great time here! We really enjoyed the live music and the overall ambience. My steak was cooked to perfection but just needed a little bit more flavor. Our waitress was amazing and even gifted us a massive slice of cake for our anniversary. I would recommended!

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Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn

4.6

4.6 (2089)

$31 to $50

American

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

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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PriscillaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Went for Anniversary. The service was great. Food was good.

Mistura

4.6

4.6 (1716)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

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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Jeremy

Dined 4 days ago

Great menu, very good food and interesting drink menu. Try the Pisco Sours for authentic Peruvian drinks.

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Experience

Chef's Table 5-Course

Experience

Chef's Table 7-Course

Enoteca at Bellasera Hotel & Suites

4.5

4.5 (210)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Paso Robles

About the restaurant

Welcome to Enoteca at Bellasera Paso Robles – A Mediterranean Culinary Journey Nestled in the heart of Paso Robles, Enoteca combines the elegance of Italian culinary traditions with the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean, led by Executive Chef Rachael Zollo.

Inspired by Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece, our menu highlights locally sourced ingredients that reflect the bounty of California’s wine country. Join us for an unforgettable experience where Mediterranean sophistication meets Paso Robles charm.

Discover Our Menu Explore Chef Rachael Zollo’s thoughtfully curated menu, where small plates, exquisite entrées, and indulgent desserts celebrate the flavors of the Mediterranean. Whether you’re here for a romantic dinner, a family celebration, or a gathering of friends, Enoteca is the perfect setting for any occasion.

Top review

LenaVIP

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

Stopped in for a quick breakfast before checking out of the hotel. Convenient and tasty. Nice friendly service.

Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo

4.5

4.5 (244)

$30 and under

Seafood

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

GaryVIP

Dined today

Pleasant hostess and amazing service ! Lure was great.

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