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Downtown San Luis Obispo

Higuera Street and nearby blocks connect shops, restaurants and the historic center.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

Higuera Street and nearby blocks connect shops, restaurants and the historic center. Use the directory to choose a nearby restaurant, then leave time for the surrounding streets and public spaces. Check hours before you go.

Areas in this guide

Leave yourself a little room.

Pick a starting point and build from there. Confirm opening hours, access and reservations with the venue; this guide does not imply availability or an affiliation with the places mentioned.

Restaurants and shops to know

Independent restaurants, cafés and shops from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Hours change; confirm with the business.

Restaurant

Novo

Restaurant · 726 Higuera St

Novo Restaurant & Lounge provides a creekside dining experience with global cuisine, craft cocktails, and an award-winning wine list in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. The beautiful atmosphere includes a bar and…

Restaurant

Mistura Restaurant

Restaurant · 570 Higuera St

Mistura Restaurant in San Luis Obispo, California, embodies the multicultural spirit of Peru, combining its native culinary heritage with Italian, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese influences to create a modern Peruvian…

Restaurant

Beda's Biergarten

Restaurant · 3230 Broad St #130

Beda's Biergarten serves authentic German meals made from family recipes, with a wide selection of imported German beers available. This family-owned German restaurant is just south of downtown San Luis Obispo,…

Restaurant

Café Roma

Restaurant · 1020 Railroad Ave

Café Roma, a family-owned Italian restaurant, operates in San Luis Obispo's Historic Railroad Square, serving handmade pasta, specialty menus, and exclusive wine selections. The restaurant was founded by Joseph Rizzo…

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Oak and Otter Brewing Co.

Restaurant · 181 Tank Farm Road Suite 110

Oak and Otter Brewing Co. is a small, local brewery and restaurant located in San Luis Obispo, in the heart of the California Central Coast. The team is passionate about well-made, craft beer and provides a relaxing…

Historic places in San Luis Obispo

National Register of Historic Places listings in the city, from Wikidata. Many are private property; view them from the street unless a site says it is open.

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