Best Of SLO 2020
Best of SLO County 2020: Eats
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Best North County Restaurant
Fish Gaucho
1244 Park St., Paso Robles
(805) 239-3333
@fishgaucho
Best North Coast Restaurant
Robin's Restaurant
4095 Burton Drive, Cambria
(805) 927-5007
@robins_restaurant
Best San Luis Obispo Restaurant
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera St., SLO
(805) 543-3986
@novorestaurant
Best South County Restaurant
Ember Restaurant
1200 E. Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande
(805) 474-7700
@emberrestaurant
Best South Coast Restaurant
The Spoon Trade
294 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach
(805) 904-6773
@thespoontrade
Best New Restaurant of 2019
Farmhouse Corner Market
1025 Farmhouse Lane, SLO
(805) 485-7900
@farmhousecm
Best Breakfast
Louisa's Place
964 Higuera St., SLO
(805) 541-0227
@louisasplace
facebook.com/Louisas-Place-178175018905224
Best Breakfast Burrito
Frank's Famous Hot Dogs
950 California Blvd., SLO
(805) 541-3488
Best Weekend Brunch
Ventana Grill
2575 Price St., Pismo Beach
(805) 773-0000
@ventanagrill
facebook.com/VentanaGrillPismoBeach
Best Hangover Food
Frank's Famous Hot Dogs
950 California Blvd., SLO
(805) 541-3488
Best Vegetarian Food
Bliss Café
778 Higuera St., SLO
(805) 547-0108
@blisscafeslo
Best Seafood
Ciopinot Seafood Grille
1049 Nipomo St., SLO
(805) 547-1111
@ciopinot
Best Mexican Food
Taqueria Santa Cruz
1308 Monterey St., suite 140, SLO
(805) 752-1016
facebook.com/Taqueria-Santa-Cruz-142527409289003
Best Chinese Food
Mei's Chinese
1759 Shell Beach Road, Shell Beach
facebook.com/pages/Meis-Chinese-Restaurant/121668924510235
Best Japanese Food
Goshi
570 Higuera St., suite 155, SLO
772 Pine St., Paso Robles
(805) 543-8942
@goshislo
Torch bearer
Best Japanese Food, Best Sushi: Goshi
Ahh Goshi, the home of so many wonderful evenings spent filling up on roll after delicious roll of sushi and getting schnockered on tiny glass after tiny glass of comforting hot sake. Goshi is where I've spent many of my best dates, girls' nights, and birthday celebrations. It's one of the few places in SLO where I'm willing—honored even—to wait more than an hour for a table, because I know in the end that iconic spicy albacore and garlic chip roll will be well worth it all. Throw in a few seared tuna and black pepper rolls along with the calamari tempura, and I'm willing to wait as long as it takes. Take my money and waste my time, Goshi! I'm yours forever!
—Kasey Bubnash
Best Thai Food
Thai Boat
3212 Broad St., No. 140, SLO
(805) 594-1638
Best Italian Food
Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica
891 Price St., Pismo Beach
849 Monterey St., SLO
(805) 773-2870
@slogiuseppes
Best Sushi
Goshi
570 Higuera St., suite 155, SLO
772 Pine St., Paso Robles
(805) 543-8942
@goshislo
Best Poke
Poke Chef
580 California Blvd., SLO
1405 Spring St., suite 101, Paso Robles
(805) 996-0038
@_pokechef
Best Mediterranean Food
Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill
1210 Higuera St., SLO
(805) 439-1999
@petraslo805
Best Indian Food
Shalimar
3820 Broad St., SLO
(805) 781-0766
Best Fried Chicken
The Spoon Trade
294 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach
(805) 904-6773
@thespoontrade
Best Pizza
Woodstock's Pizza
1000 Higuera St., SLO
(805) 541-4420
@woodstocksslo
Best Wood-Fired Pizza
Flour House
690 Higuera St., SLO
(805) 544-5282
@flourhouse
facebook.com/Flour-House-SLO-1103189849695534
Best Barbecue
Old San Luis BBQ Co.
670 Higuera St., SLO
3870-3 Broad St., SLO
(805) 285-2473
@oldslobbq
Best Steak
Jocko's Steakhouse
125 N. Thompson Ave., Nipomo
(805) 929-3686
Best Burger
Sylvester's Burgers
Los Osos, Atascadero, Oceano
@sylvestersburgers
Best Ramen
Kuma.
2011 10th St., Los Osos
(805) 528-6767
@kumabowls
Best Chicken Wings
Rooster Creek Tavern
200 E. Branch St., ArrOyo Grande
(805) 489-2509
@rooster_creek_tavern
facebook.com/roostercreektavern
Best Salad
Firestone Grill
1001 Higuera St., SLO
@firestonegrill
Best Taco
Taco Temple
2680 N. Main St., Morro Bay
1575 Calle Joaquin, SLO
(805) 772-4965
@tacotemple
Best Burrito
Tacos De Acapulco
596 California Blvd., SLO
(805) 543-9100
Torch bearer
Best Burrito: Tacos de Acalpulco
If you're looking for an average burrito, Tacos De Acalpulco isn't the place for you. However, if you're looking for a burst of flavor with each bite of flour tortilla, which lovingly holds together rice, beans, onions, cilantro, salsa, and guacamole with your choice of protein, then you're at the right restaurant. Not only does Tacos De Acalpulco have several options to fulfill your burrito desires, but the ingredients are also fresh. Wet or dry, you can't go wrong with a classic carne asada burrito—or if you're feeling adventurous, a burrito with al pastor. Que rico!
—Karen Garcia
Best Chowder
Splash Café
197 Pomeroy Ave., Pismo Beach
1491 Monterey St., SLO
(805) 773-4653
@splashcafe
facebook.com/SplashCafeChowder
Best Juice Place
VirtJuice
1200 E. Grand Ave., unit 103, Arroyo Grande
(805) 994-7076
@virtjuice
Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab
114 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande
860 Higuera St., SLO
(805) 474-4688
@docburnsteins
Best Doughnut
SLODoCo.
793 Foothill Blvd., SLO
6917 El Camino Real, Atascadero
(805) 782-9766
@slodoco
Best Dessert
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna Road, SLO
(805) 784-2433
@madonnainn1958
Best Bagel
House of Bagels
158 Higuera St., suite A, SLO
(805) 594-1818
@houseofbagelscc
Best Sandwich
High Street Deli
350 High St., SLO
(805) 541-4738
@highstreetdeli
Best Deli
Lincoln Market & Deli
496 Broad St., SLO
(805) 543-3443
@lincolnmarketdeli
facebook.com/LincolnMarketandDeli
Torch bearer
Best Deli: Lincoln Market & Deli
There's something so quaint and satisfying about a pit stop at Lincoln Deli, the popular neighborhood deli and market that sits unassumingly at the edge of a residential district in SLO. The building itself is a classic (a former butcher back in 1941), the food never disappoints, the staff is always so friendly, and the location harkens you back to a simpler time when shops and homes co-existed together as neighbors. Throw in a fantastic beer and wine selection, choice grocery items, and a recently redone patio, and you've got the full package. Whether it's a breakfast burrito to soothe the pain of last night, or a sandwich to accompany you on a weekend adventure, there's no bad time to enjoy a Lincoln experience.
—Peter Johnson
Best Bakery
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna Road, SLO
(805) 784-2433
@madonnainn1958
Best Outdoor Dining
Novo Restuarant & Lounge
726 Higuera St., SLO
(805) 543-3986
@novorestaurant
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Farmhouse Corner Market
1025 Farmhouse Lane, SLO
(805) 485-7900
@farmhousecm
Best Cheap Eats
Firestone Grill
1001 Higuera St., SLO
(805) 783-1001
@firestonegrill
Best Meal to Treat Yourself
Ember Restaurant
1200 E. Grand Ave., suite 101, Arroyo Grande
(805) 474-7700
@emberrestaurant
Best Fish Market
Giovanni's Fish Market
1001 Front St., Morro Bay
1-877-552-4467
@giovannis_fish_market
facebook.com/GiovannisFishMarket/?ref=ts
Best Butcher
Arroyo Grande Meat Company and Village Butcher Shop
120 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande
(805) 489-2693
facebook.com/Arroyograndemeatco
Best Food Truck
The Grilled Cheese Incident
(805) 602-1380
facebook.com/The-Grilled-Cheese-Incident-670802139705734/
Best Restaurant for a First Date
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera St., SLO
(805) 543-3986
@novorestaurant
Best Farm/Produce Stand
Rutiz Farms
1075 The Pike, Arroyo Grande
@rutizfarms
facebook.com/Rutiz-Farms-906412942812804
Best Grocery Store
California Fresh Market
555 Five Cities Drive, Pismo Beach
771 E. Foothill Blvd., SLO
(805) 250-1425
@californiafreshmarkets
facebook.com/CaliforniaFreshMarkets
Best Coffee Shop
Scout Coffee
1130 Garden St., SLO
880 Foothill Blvd., SLO
(805) 439-2175
@scoutcoffee
Best Cheese Shop
Vivant
821 Pine St., suite B, Paso Robles
(805) 226-5530
@vivantfinecheese
Best Coffee Roaster
Coastal Peaks
3566 S. Higuera, No. 100, SLO
(805) 541-1186
@coastalpeaks
facebook.com/coastalpeakscoffee
Best Mac & Cheese
Black Sheep Bar & Grill
1117 Chorro St., SLO
(805) 544-7433
@blacksheepslo
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