12 Best Cocktail Bars in San Luis Obispo

“Sidecar is a must here in San Luis Obispo! The staff and the owners and everything about the place will knock your socks off. I think it’s high time. You guys open a second Sidecar by me in So Cal!“

“Beautiful ambiance. The guitar player’s music hit just the right balance of soul/jazz. The dishes were fantastic and the portions substantial.“

“a great venue for all ages, families and dogs. Staff and service is great.“

“Watch out for the chairs!“

“We loved swinging into the bar late at night! It was pretty empty, but the bartenders were fun and the drinks were good! We grabbed a slice of cake too, which was huge but not exactly what we were hoping for, but we couldn’t leave without trying the cake. We got the bees knees and raspberry lemon drop.“

“Wonderful place to relax and enjoy great food and cocktails.“

“My family had a fantastic experience at SLO Quesadilla Gorilla! We tried the Chicky Chicky Parm Parm, a Nutella quesadilla, a cheese quesadilla, chips and queso, and churro chips with caramel sauce—everything was absolutely delicious. The portions are generous, and we even had plenty of leftovers to enjoy later. Great quality for the price—we’ll definitely be back!“

“Awful service!!! We needed a table for 2 and was told 5 minutes so we put our name on the list. Another server came to the next couple in line. Asked how many and the server took them straight to a table. At one point there were no servers on the floor for a solid 10 minutes. Nobody checked on us and we wanted another beer. I went to the bartender to order the beers, having to pay separately because they can't transfer the tab to the table. Not to mention that the bathrooms had ZERO toilet paper. None of the stalls. Not a good experience“

“I had the tuna bowl and the filet Mignon with mashed potatoes. My friend had the Mushroom Alfredo pasta. Everything was delicious.“

“Eric is a master of his craft. Knowledge and attention to detail like he possesses is very rare in the industry. My wife said one of his cocktails (Clover Club) was the best she's ever had, and I agree. He also gave us a detailed history of the cocktail as well. Super cool! If you appreciate great cocktails this is the best place in SLO, easy. And thank you Eric, for a fantastic experience! 👍“

“★★★★★

The Oak Grill is a wonderful dining experience! The food was delicious, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, with everything tasting fresh and satisfying. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was friendly, attentive, and professional. From start to finish, it was an enjoyable experience. I’d definitely recommend The Oak Grill and would happily visit again!“

“Great food. Great vibe. 10/10“