Restaurants & Shopping
No matter what type of food you’re craving, San Luis Obispo’s numerous dining options are sure to satisfy your desires. Eating locally has never been easier than in the cornucopia of the Central Coast. With many restaurants serving local wines and fresh produce, you’ll have a chance to get a taste of what San Luis Obispo has to offer. Many restaurants are walking distance of the hotels or accessible through SLO Transit! Visit San Luis Obispo Car Free… Let us show you how!
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Apple Farm | Broad Street Giant Grinder Shop | Chow Restaurant | Creekside Brewing Company
Dream Dinners Ferrini Square | Louisa's Place | Novo Restaurant | Village Host Pizza and Grill
Apple Farm
Car Free Discount Offers for 2009 and 2010: 15% off Standard rates and a free slice of pie with the purchase of any regular priced dinner entreé**
We invite you to the Apple Farm Inn, a subtle blend of the ambiance of a turn-of-the-century Victorian Inn and the luxury of a fine hotel. The goal of our staff is to make you feel welcome by offering genuine hospitality, which combines attention to detail, friendliness and anticipation of your needs. Come let us pamper you!
The Broad Street Giant Grinder Shop
SLO Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: 20% any regularly priced item **
Have a little East Coast flavor on the West Coast, right in the heart of San Luis Obispo! Delicious, simple and fresh, try our original and put us to the test. We offer a size for any appetite so don’t be afraid to come down. Conveniently located on Broad Street, the Giant Grinder Shop is perfect for grabbing a quick sandwich for your picnic lunch on your bike ride out to the beautiful vineyards of Edna Valley.
Chow Restaurant
SLO Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: $5 off an order of $25 or more!**
Enjoy the fresh bold flavors of California Asian cuisine presented in our beautiful skylit bistro. Chow offers small plates in a casual, fun atmosphere.
Chow is situated next to the historic Fremont Theater, near the Mission Plaza and shopping district in downtown San Luis Obispo. Our high ceilings and skylights bring natural light into a spacious dining room. Enjoy modern décor, a spectacular bamboo installation and subtle displays of antique, folk and retro pieces. “Tatami” style dining is available for groups up to 24 people.
Creekside Brewing Company
SLO Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: 15% Discount off all regular priced items.
This exceptionally scenic brewpub location is highlighted with patio dining suspended over San Luis Creek. Brilliant new stainless steel brewing equipment is the centerpiece of the restaurant. The Menu is original, pairing fine ales and lagers with unique comfort food. Creekside Brewing Company serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week, starting at 11 am every day. Bring your bus pass and let SLO Transit or the Downtown Trolley drop you off a half block away or ride your bike; we have a place for you to lock it up!
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Dream Dinners Ferrini Square
Car Free Discount Offers for 2009 and 2010: New customers receive a one time discount of 15% off an order of 36 servings or more!
Do you ever come near the end of a busy day and wonder, “What’s for dinner?” At Dream Dinners we answer that question for you. Our monthly menu includes over 14 different recipes each month, along with additional pre-assembled dinners, sides, breads and desserts ready for purchase while in one of our stores. A wide variety of options means there are plenty of meal preparation choices to satisfy everyone in the family. We provide eerything you need to assemble delicious dinners from easy-to-follow instructions to fresh, pre-cut ingredients. Learning how Dream Dinners works is easy! » Learn More
Novo Restaurant
SLO Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: $5 off an order of $25 or more! **
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Louisa’s Place
Car Free Discount Offers for 2009 and 2010: 10% off discount!
Treat your taste buds to everything Louisa’s Place has to offer. Our family-style restaurant serves up the best selection of delicious food, including the best breakfast in town. Whether you are craving omelettes, buttermilk pancakes, or cinnamon rolls, we have it all!
Village Host Pizza and Grill
SLO Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: $3 off a large pizza or $2 off a medium pizza.
Come and visit your neighborhood, family-owned pizza shop, where we are serving up more than just pizza. We offer a wide variety of menu items from pizza to delicious sandwiches and everything is made fresh daily. We also have the finest selection of wine on the central coast!
Links to more restaurant information:
San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center Restaurants Listings
San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau Restaurants Listings
Edible San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Markets
Links to more shopping information:
San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center Shopping Listings
San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau Shopping Listings