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Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

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Updated November 05, 2026

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

4.7

4.7 (4880)

$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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ChristopherGold

Dined 1 day ago

Absolutely incredible. Wonderful service. Delicious food. And a bonus live jazz ensemble was playing in the semi private area. They were wonderful as well

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French Filet Mignon

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Top Sirloin Steak

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Prime Rib Salad

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Nate's on Marsh

4.8

4.8 (332)

$31 to $50

American

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

An intimate restaurant on the edge of downtown San Luis Obispo, serving Michelin mentioned dishes, equipped with a full bar, and a California-focused wine list. Nathan Long founded Nate's on Marsh to share the ultimate in Central Coast hospitality with only the best comforting dishes worth craving.

For private dinning experiences, please visit www.natesonmarsh.com site and navigate to the "Events" tab.

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johnGold

Dined on Oct 27, 2026

Lovely service and delicious food in a beautiful setting.

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Spicy Vodka Rigatoni

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A photo of Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn restaurant

Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn

4.6

4.6 (2334)

$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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Sarah

Dined on Oct 26, 2026

We had a lovely time celebrating my 14 year old's birthday. The food was tasty, the service was excellent, and the bonus candle (but no singing!) on our cake slice at the end was perfect. Would absolutely go again for another celebration meal.

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Madonna Frittata

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Lure Fish House - San Luis Obispo

4.4

4.4 (586)

$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.

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BettyGold

Dined on Oct 22, 2026

Everything’s excellent! The food is fresh, the service is great, the manager has hands on! Very nice environment! Absolutely love it!

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NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

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VERACRUZ FISH CHOWDER

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Nicola Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (308)

$31 to $50

Italian

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

Nicola Restaurant is the vision of Executive Chef Nicola Allegretta. After creating several successful concepts such as Mama's Meatball and Mistura Restaurants in San Luis Obispo, Chef Nicola opened this new project as an homage to the *Bachiche*. In Peru, *Bachiche* refers to the unique combination cuisine born from the blending of Italian and Peruvian culinary traditions. It describes dishes that merge Italian ingredients and techniques with Peruvian flavors—or vice versa—a style that emerged after Italian immigrants, particularly from Genoa, arrived in Peru during the mid-19th century.

At Nicola Restaurant, you’ll discover both the latest trends in Italian and Peruvian cuisine as well as timeless classic dishes.

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SandyGold

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful food, service, ambience....one of our favorites.

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Il Cortile Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (4576)

$50 and over

Italian

Paso Robles

About the restaurant

Welcome to Il Cortile Ristorante, Downtown Paso Robles' newest fine dining Italian restaurant. We invite you to join us to enjoy our seasonal menus created with the freshest ingredients available sourced by our surrounding local and regional landscapes by Executive Chef Santos MacDonal, providing a melody of exceptional homemade pastas, fresh seafood, top quality meats and antipasti. A top destination for exquisite wines, picturesque landscapes and beautiful weather, Paso Robles provides the perfect pairing for Il Cortile's rustic Italian fine dining.

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Rudi

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful dinner! Great service, great wine list. We had a Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneis, which is rare to find in the States. I had the polenta with soft boiled egg and truffles, and the agnolotti con mais, also wonderful. We sat “outdoors” i the covered front courtyard which was actually nicer than inside as it was pretty noisy in the main dining room.

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Crostini con Burrata

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4.7

4.7 (1894)

$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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sheryl

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious meal! Everything we ate was fresh, seasoned well and the Senor Romo with steak that was so tender and yummy!

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Chef's Table 5-Course

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Chef's Table 7-Course

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Bear & The Wren

4.8

4.8 (242)

$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.

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Marc

Dined 5 days ago

Best Detroit style pizza! A little noisy because of a big Halloween group but otherwise perfect!

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Sausage & Pepperoni

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Cafe Roma - San Luis Obispo

4.7

4.7 (1918)

$31 to $50

Italian

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

For over four decades, the Rizzo family has been serving authentic Italian cuisine in San Luis Obispo. At Café Roma, you can indulge in homemade pastas, wood-fired pizza, and fresh seafood. Don't miss classic dishes like Osso Buco with Saffron Risotto, shortrib pappardelle, and Bistecca alla Fiorentina.

Inside Café Roma and you'll feel like you've been transported to Italy. From the vintage Italian bike hanging above the bar to the Murano glass chandeliers and Tuscan murals, every detail has been thoughtfully curated to celebrate Italian culture.

Pair your meal with one of the many wines on Café Roma's extensive list, which changes monthly to include new and exciting Central Coast and Italian finds.

Café Roma is a popular destination for locals, vintners, families, travelers, and professionals alike. Whether you're looking for a romantic date night spot or a gathering place for friends and family, you'll find it here.

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Tom

Dined on Oct 27, 2026

20 years and still one of our favorite restaurants! Marco and the staff are great! Always neat and clean and great food. Mama runs a tight ship. Just wish they had gelato. Highly recommend!!! Tom and Judy.

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4.7

4.7 (105)

$31 to $50

Italian

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

La Locanda—meaning “the Inn”—is an intimate, welcoming space where guests are invited to eat, drink, and stay awhile. Since opening in 2013, our mission has been to blend the authentic flavors of traditional Abruzzi cuisine with thoughtful, contemporary culinary touches.

Our ambiance is warm and inviting, complemented by a knowledgeable and friendly staff dedicated to creating a memorable dining experience. Handmade from scratch each day, every dish reflects our commitment to craftsmanship, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients that bring out the true essence of Northern Italian cooking.

La Locanda is also an ideal setting for private parties and intimate gatherings. Whether you join us for a quiet dinner or a special celebration, we take pride in offering a place where guests can savor genuine Italian hospitality and feel like part of our family.

Benvenuto—welcome to La Locanda.

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CathyGold

Dined on Oct 11, 2026

The food and service were outstanding! La Locanda did not disappoint.

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Ravioli di Zucca

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Lasagna Bolognese

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Fettuccine Funghi e Crema

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