The Islay Manor Guidebook
Food scene
Sit outside overlooking the creek (they have heaters and blankets). Get the creme brulee.
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Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera StSit outside overlooking the creek (they have heaters and blankets). Get the creme brulee.
Great tapas style food! If you have a group, reserve the firepit.
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Luna Red
1023 Chorro StGreat tapas style food! If you have a group, reserve the firepit.
Our favorite sushi in town - everything is good! Also is great for takeout.
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Yanagi Sushi
1203 Marsh StOur favorite sushi in town - everything is good! Also is great for takeout.
Everything is delicious!
This is a very popular cafe for locals. Try the Smash Burger on gluten free bread or their waffles.
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Sally Loo's Wholesome Cafe
1804 Osos StEverything is delicious!
This is a very popular cafe for locals. Try the Smash Burger on gluten free bread or their waffles.
Old San Luis Barbecue Company
670 Higuera StreetThe sliders are great!
We love the Super Nachos and all the burritos!
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Taqueria Santa Cruz Express
1308 Monterey StWe love the Super Nachos and all the burritos!
Best craft cocktails in town! Their menu changes regularly but try the brussel sprouts and elote balls.
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Sidecar
1040 Broad StBest craft cocktails in town! Their menu changes regularly but try the brussel sprouts and elote balls.
Margherita pizza, risotto, and prime rib are amazing!
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Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica
849 Monterey StMargherita pizza, risotto, and prime rib are amazing!
The Madonna Inn is a must see while in SLO.
Over the top pink decor throughout, accompanied by great breakfasts, delicious steaks, a great wine & cocktail list, an expansive dance floor often filled by swing dancers. Don't miss the downstairs men's restroom.
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Madonna Inn
100 Madonna RdThe Madonna Inn is a must see while in SLO.
Over the top pink decor throughout, accompanied by great breakfasts, delicious steaks, a great wine & cocktail list, an expansive dance floor often filled by swing dancers. Don't miss the downstairs men's restroom.
We love the gyros and garlic fries!
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Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill
1210 Higuera StWe love the gyros and garlic fries!
Amazing Indian food! If you can't handle extreme spice, be sure to ask for no spice (even mild is very spicy).
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Shalimar Restaurant
3820 Broad StAmazing Indian food! If you can't handle extreme spice, be sure to ask for no spice (even mild is very spicy).
Excellent selection of beers on tap. We love the Fresno Fig Burger and the riblets.
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Eureka!
1141 Chorro StExcellent selection of beers on tap. We love the Fresno Fig Burger and the riblets.
Best unique margaritas in town (I like the strawberry jalapeno). The homemade chips are the best!
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La Esquina Taqueria
1051 Nipomo StBest unique margaritas in town (I like the strawberry jalapeno). The homemade chips are the best!
Fatte's Pizza
2161 Broad StreetGoo, cheap pizza for takeout or delivery. Every pizza is buy 1, get 1 free.
Thai Boat
3212 Broad StSo good! Great for takeout!
We love the ABC Burger, Pig Sandwich and Tri-Tip Sandwich.
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Firestone Grill
1001 Higuera StWe love the ABC Burger, Pig Sandwich and Tri-Tip Sandwich.
Mistura
570 Higuera StThe Peruvian food and desserts are delicious!
Delicious home made style Mexican Food. Their red chilaquiles are delicious! They have excellent coffee from Chiapas
Corazon Cafe SLO
Delicious home made style Mexican Food. Their red chilaquiles are delicious! They have excellent coffee from Chiapas
Nate’s on Marsh is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. The food , service and wine list is excellent!
Nate's on Marsh - A NRL Food Group Restaurant
Nate’s on Marsh is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. The food , service and wine list is excellent!
Coffee Shops
Scout Coffee
1130 Garden StThey have the best Matcha Lattes in town!
Their Espresso eggs and waffles are really good. They have gluten free muffins too.
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Linnaea's Cafe
1110 Garden StreetTheir Espresso eggs and waffles are really good. They have gluten free muffins too.
Kreuzberg California
685 Higuera StCoastal Peaks Coffee
3566 S Higuera StThey have an excellent coffee and chai latte!
Breweries
Central Coast Brewing
1701 Monterey StBarrelHouse San Luis Obispo
1033 Chorro StSLO Brew Rock
855 Aerovista LnLibertine Brewing Company
1234 Broad StTap It Brewing Company
675 Clarion CtAward winning beer!
Wineries
Wolff Vineyards
6238 Orcutt RdTolosa
4910 Edna RdEdna Valley Vineyard
2585 Biddle Ranch RdChamisal Vineyards
7525 Orcutt RdBiddle Ranch Vineyard
2050 Biddle Ranch RdSaucelito Canyon Tasting Room
3080 Biddle Ranch RdBaileyana, Tangent & True Myth Tasting Room
5828 Orcutt RdSightseeing
Ask for a tour of the mission. You can visit the courtyard and garden, it’s free.
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Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
751 Palm StAsk for a tour of the mission. You can visit the courtyard and garden, it’s free.
Bubblegum Alley
734 Higuera StreetThe coolest, grossest place to take pictures!
Internationally known Big Sur is a short drive!
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Bixby Creek Bridge
California 1Internationally known Big Sur is a short drive!