50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in San Luis Obispo

“We were immediately greeted and seated (we made reservations online in advance)... our waitress greeted us within a short period of time and took our cocktail order... I'm happy they offer my favorite wine, Austin Hope Cabernet by the glass... I've only known Ember to offer it!... My son ordered a Ni Rada? Martini that tasted how I imagine a household cleaner to taste, he reluctantly sucked it down... we didn't bother to complain but we wouldn't recommend it... he later ordered a Paper Plane Martini which he liked better... After reading other reviews, I see we didn't get the initial bread w/Ricotta offering, probably for the best since we've cut down on gluten and wanted to try a pasta dish... We started with a (not pictured) POLPETTE (large meatball) and it was moist, flavorful, & yummy... alongside PAPPARDELLE RAGU, I was hesitant about it due to not being a fan of lamb... however, it was cooked perfectly without any hint of the game flavor I dislike... my only complaint is there isn't a gluten-free pasta substitute option... It may not be Michelin standard... but it would be great to have some gluten-free Ancient Harvest pasta with any of those yummy ragu/pasta sauces available for the many people with gluten sensitivities... MARY'S 1/2 CHICKEN was flavorful and yummy with the silky mashed potatoes... and the melt-in-your-mouth OSSO BUCCO and tasty polenta did not disappoint!... The atmosphere is cozy with home-style elegance... From the initial welcoming greeting, the friendly & timely food service, the "in-tune" staff that directs you to the restroom without having to ask, the constant spotting of Nate's friendly smile as he ensures his operations are running smooth and the thanks for your patronage as you leave... our experience was pleasantly memorable... This was my 2nd visit to Nate's... the first time I had the pork chop which was flavorful, tender and simply superb... We will return!“

“The best Impossible burgers!“

“What a place! The second I stepped into Ziggy’s it felt like home. The cooks who made my taco had nothing but love in their hearts (i could taste this) and the vibrant atmosphere put my soul at ease. I wasn’t even put off by the empty fridge with a vague scent of rotting fish. I’ve never been too big on vegan food - as they say, it’s not a real meal unless blood has been spilled for it - but my thirst for violence was cured by the beautiful artwork and banger music I experienced in the store’s interior. Would love to thank Ziggy personally for the incredible experience. Who really is Ziggy? Is it the pig mascot in the logo? Ziggy the piggy? If that’s not the case it should be. Hire me as marketing director ❤️“

“First time trying out Peruvian cuisine and what a place to start! Amazing starters (Rupa rupa was amazing) paired with delicious entrées! Luis helped us choose the best dishes and was an amazing host! The cocktails are a must try as Hannah will whip you up some amazing boozy delights like Mastodon and Eclipse!“

“The food was amazing we really loved the quality and flavors. While the service wasn’t excellent and our server seemed a bit rushed, we still had a wonderful overall experience.“

“we absolutely loved Linnaea's Cafe. Tasty espresso, baked good and burritos. Cute establishment, Nice barista in an amazing location. We will be back!“

“Holy heck this place is good... Antonia's is a hidden gem in the center of SLO. My first was the Margarita Pizza, and it was so good I didn't want it to end! Now I'm back for The Special.“

“We got there on time and they are still getting ready for us but the hostess seat right away, our server started us with our drink and we decided to get the sangria to share. My wife is hungry so we didn't wait for her to get our drinks, we ask her if we can order our food and we started with the tamales and Yuquitas. The Yuquita is really good and the tamales comes with the salad. We ordered a bowl of soup for my wife but was told that they are not serving soup because of Valentines Day dinner so we went for the roasted beets salad for the wife, the roasted beets is really sweet. I went for the Lamb stew with rice and the spouse wants to try the seafood macho with Peruvian Fried rice and everything is really good and then we ended the dinner with a tiramisu for dessert, soo good. We were ask by the server if the music is too loud for us and we told it doesn't bother us. I told my wife that we been there before when it was called Secret but she don't remember. Definitely coming back.“

“The food is always Ausgezeichnet (excellent) here. We come from Fresno to the coast and try to stop here at least once each trip. When they have the Rinderrouladen (thinly sliced rolled beef dish), don't hesitate to order that! This time we enjoyed reibekuchen (potato pancakes), Jägerschnitzel (breaded pork cutlet with gravy) with Knödel (sauteed potato dumpling slices), and spatzle with onions and bacon. Highly recommend those! Their food is so authentic! Pets welcome on the patio too! Tatiana was our friendly, helpful waitress.. just delightful!“

“I love Petra’s! We found this place at the beginning of Covid and have been going ever since. Last week driving from northern to southern CA we stopped for lunch(of course). I got distracted and left my purse…didn’t notice until Santa Maria. Called, of course they had my purse…AMAZING CREW AMAZING FOOD! Thank you“

“Sam and Mariah are such exemplary and loving community members that their bread is as good as it is. And Mariah just started making the best scones on top of all the love and work she pours into bread all morning!! Her and Sam work as crazy hard as they do because they love it and we love you bread bike!!“

“Excellent flavors Excellent service We will definitely be back“

“Stopped by Saturday as we were in town for a graduation.
Tim greeted us at the door and took care of us during our visit. I can not express enough how amazing Tim was.
Funny and very informative about the wine. His recommendations of wine were spot on! The wine has great. I do not live in the area but I can not wait to come back“

“Great server, great food and atmosphere!“

“This was our first time here, and we absolutely loved the pizza—it tasted like it was made with so much love! The service was super friendly and made us feel right at home. Highly recommend checking this place out if you’re in the area!“

“Best Sourdough pizza I've ever had! It is the only pizza I've been able to eat without any gluten sensitivity issues. Great vibe for dine in. Mike and his wife are great and we're very accommodating. The pizza is so good, I purchased 3 pizzas just to take home and freeze. Highly recommend!“

“Good concept, menu could be more varied without adding more complexity…“

“We have been to Cafe Roma a few times, and each time has been a great experience. This time, we went on a Monday night, for a birthday dinner. It was a quiet evening for the restaurant, which made it that much nicer for us! Excellent service (thanks, Tristan!), delicious food - oh, my, those escargot! - and a wine list with a wide range of choices, especially of Italian wines. Delightful! We'll be back!.“

“One of our go to Sushi and Japanese food restaurants in SLO for many years. Top quality fish, including for all options for nigiri and sashimi. Everything we have tried is excellent.

Our top 5 favorite/goto sushi rolls are:

Cherry Blossom Roll
Hawaiian Roll
Dragon Roll
Grand Tasty Roll
Kumiko Roll

We have tried many of their offerings but due to a mild shrimp allergy in the family tend to avoid dishes/sushi rolls with shrimp or at least shrimp that is easy to pick out if the roll for the one family member. Portions are of good size, and always fresh and excellent. All the standard sides for a sushi place are very good, with no disappointments ever for us. The only dish I heard less than positive feedback on from people I know is the baked green muscles, so if this a fav for you maybe don’t order at any of smaller sushi restaurant in SLO.

The Kumiko Boat is a excellent choice, if are less of a raw sushi fan, order a extra California, Crunch or spicy tuna roll with it to turn that extra roll into an amazing extra custom rainbow roll for the sashimi pieces, it also comes with 2 midi soups, order more at under $2 ea if a bigger group, and comes with a decent size combo salad that includes seaweed salad, cucumber salad, and in out order what I think was smoked octopus salad, anyway it was delish, and I’m sure subject to chefs choice changes. Sashimi pieces are thick, most if sliced thinner and in half could be used to top 4 basic roll pieces.

DISHES WE FREQUENTLY ORDER:
(⭐️ = on our families favorite, 2-3 of starred choice with every order we make 😋):

⭐️ Tempura (mixed or vegetable)
⭐️ Edamame
Kumiko vegetable roll
Cucumber salad
Poki salad
⭐️ Dragon Roll
Salmon tempura roll
Golden California or Golden tempura roll
Rainbow or Rainbow crunch roll
⭐️ Grand tasty roll
⭐️ Hawaiian roll
⭐️ Cherry Blossom roll

And also in the family favorites frequently ordered items. (Good, yet nothing special either):

⭐️ Gyoza
⭐️ Miso soup
Teriyaki (any type)

We typically order take out or delivery but have enjoyed eating restaurant on several occasions and always enjoyed. If a special occasion. Can think of a couple of alternatives that reservations in SLO & Pismo as alternatives for special occasion dining atmosphere.

All in all highly recommend!“

“Delicious food and a most excellent Bloody Mary.“

“Had a really great homemade breakfast! Scones are insane! And the coffee is amazing!“

“As a wedding planner, I recently had the pleasure of working with the Haute Skillet crew. They were extremely communicative and helpful prior to the event. Quick to respond to questions as well. On the day of the event, the entire staff was eager to help in any way they could, friendly, hardworking, and on top of tasks. I look forward to the next time I work with them and would highly recommend them for any of your catering needs.“

“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“

“Pizza looked great, plenty of toppings, great taste but I picked GDB...too spicy for me. Lots of great comments about it and I will be no different. Except for the spicy part excellent pizza“

“When I Go through SLO.. Tiki hut., is a Treat Destination. Glen and Crystal.. are always Accommodating 💯💯 the Yaki Bowls are .,. 💯👍♥️❤️🙂 and the service is Like family. ♥️💯👍💗⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“5 stars to all even if the taste is lacking to me becauze they are fast, friendly, cheap prices, and easy to order.

I was craving Holes Moles similarity and this was close enuff.

Fresh affordable food on the way to Hearst Castle without breaking a bank to eat at the hotel with some beer.“

“We love dining here!! They’re super dog friendly and we love our waiters. He’s Italian but not sure of his name but he’s really good. We had the Winter Salad-delicious!! Then the Campeste e Gamberi and it was soo good!! The bread and olive oil garlic tempenade was amazing!!“

“We used slo provisions for a brunch for 100 people and I would hire them again! They make amazing food and they are so easy to work with. We modified the menu many times and each time they responded quickly and had thoughtful recommendations. When we needed to make adjustments based on allergies, they were quick to outline how we could best accommodate our guests. I would highly recommend them for your party.“

“Easy way to know you've had good food: entire party of 8 said so! Yellow and green curry dishes spiced just right. Pad Thai great flavor without being too sheet. Made vegan dishes with smile. I had the spicy scallop with basil. Excellent. Soft scallop crunchy veggies!
Will return when in SLO!

Vegetarian options: Simply order vegan and they will alter dish !“

“We had the bacon wrapped dates, Brussel sprouts and coconut shrimp tacos with key lime pie for dessert. Perfect amount shared by two. Every bite was delicious! Very creative drink menu, non alcoholic. Lovely outdoor seating and dog friendly.“

“We've belonged to Kelsey for several years and Love the wine, ciders, staff, peacocks and relaxing with the entire Kelsey experience. Thank you to all!“

“I’ve got some fond memories of Gino’s pizza. I was a broke cosmetology student at the school next door to their Pismo location. So when I did have the means, I’d treat myself to Gino’s. Everyone I’ve taken there LOVES it as well. The Mexican pizza is a staple among the rest of their delicious food. I always recommend this place. No matter if I’m in Santa Maria or anywhere else.“

“The epitome of "unassuming," Pancho's offered up hot and tasty Mexican food. Our choices were the enchiladas suizas, with a luxurious green salsa, and the chicken avocado salad, topped with a sliced avocado half. This is a storefront restaurant, adjacent to a Rite Aid, and the food was outstanding.“

“Food is very flavorful and there was more vegan options than expected! If you do the self-order on the iPad, you’ll see that most of the dishes can actually be modified to be vegan. I tried the drunken udon with mock duck. Probably best thai food I’ve had in SLO“

“OMG! Delish every time! It's our family go-to on a regular basis. The Pastor Tacos are THE best in town and legit - tastes right out of top-notch Taquerías in Mexico City. We've always had great hospitality and timely service. And JP is still there, which shows a lot of consistency. And for those online complainers, a $7.50 huge pastor taco with pineapple salsa + free chips with two respectable salsas is SMOKIN' deal! If you can't afford that, best that you don't eat out ;-) Seriously, we highly recommend La Esquina. Best Mexican flavor in town!“

“Fantastic service , quality food !“

“The food was delicious and all ingredients were so fresh. Great value. I will definitely return.“

“We simply loved our first time at Kitchen & Vine today! (SLO Public Market). I enjoyed the classic breakfast. Hearty, high quality bacon! Delicious. The potatoes were awesome. I grew up on a farm, and on breakfast like this, and I love that I can find it "farm fresh" here in SLO. The sourdough bread was fantastic! It had us ask "do you make your bread or who does?" Back Porch Bakery was the response. So great. Peter said to me, "please get some." 😊 We also loved the setting, the spaciousness of the place. Really big patio and outdoor space. And, a wonderful woman took our order. She totally heard me, got us and delivered. See, my husband likes his hot food really HOT in temperature and his cold food really COLD. So when we order we always make a special request about it. She was so great AND when she brought his Carnitas Scramble out it was STEAMING. 🥰 It was also delicious. Finally, our dog Sophie was seen and appreciated. A server came by and asked if he could bring her a bowl of water. A big bowl came and she lapped it up appreciatively. We'll be back. We already know it's going to be a favorite. Wonderful energy. ❤️“

“MUST visit San Luis Obispo staple for breakfast, breakfast burrito, omelets, country fried steak, big ol country scramble, coffee, fruit, quick eats, to go orders and more! Do not miss out on this breakfast spot, it is maybe the best no frills breakfast in San Luis Obispo. Skip Lure and get a meal here.

Andres and Demi are both incredible staff and I have watched each of them go above and beyond for patrons literally every time I visit this location. Thank you so much for all the coffee and the incredible food. Your art with a coffee cup is appreciated and thank you Demi for the local oddity shop recommendation!

Dietary restrictions: Staff is very aware of and willing to work with any dietary restrictions

Parking: Protected, shaded and wonderful parking spots for breakfast or lunch!

Kid-friendliness: Wonderful kid menu with tons of options and a kitchen that is willing to work with kiddos complex orders lol.

Wheelchair accessibility: Property is fully ADA compliant and accessible to wheelchairs and individuals with disabilities.“

“Such an incredible venue! The food is EXCEPTIONAL, brewery rocks & there are tons of great events going on all the time!!!“

“Walking into the Del Monte Café feels like stepping back in time—in the best way possible. The vintage charm and cozy atmosphere instantly set the tone for a relaxed and nostalgic dining experience. The service was excellent. Our waitress was both friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed without hovering. Food-wise, it was mostly great. The fries were perfectly crispy, and the ranch dressing was surprisingly standout—creamy, flavorful, and clearly homemade. My turkey melt, while tasty, was a little on the soggy side. My companion enjoyed the French dip, though noted the portion size was on the smaller side. Meals were priced around $16–$17, which seems about average for the area. I’d definitely come back to try a burger next time, and I’ve heard their breakfasts are excellent—especially the ones with chili. A solid local spot worth checking out if you’re in the mood for a classic diner vibe“

“This place is a real gem. Food is amazing and service is also wonderful. One of the best Thai in LA.“

“Overall this was a good experience but quite pricey.

The ambience is great out here, surrounded by vineyards with hills in the distance. The planes constantly landing nearby may be interesting or disturbing depending on the person.

Service was great. The wine itself was quite good too. A focus on Pinot and Chardonnay and there’s some good quality here.

The pricing is pretty high, for both the tastings and wine. The charcuterie board is very basic and overpriced. Overall I felt like I could get similar wine elsewhere for cheaper. Since this place is owned by Alpha Omega from Napa I think the pricing is similar to a Napa winery.“

“The place is a gem in downtown San Luis Obispo. Great food. Amazing service and phenomenal cuisine. I suggest the Escargot as a starter and the rest of the food options will not disappoint the lover of the fine dining experience. Highly recommend.“

“the good people good food“

“Great variety of wines. I love learning about how the different wine makers produce their wines. Never disappointed with the tasting or my purchases. It is fun to get different varietals every shipment. My husband doesn't drink wine but we can go and enjoy because they also offer beer and cider. They even showcase a different wine maker each month - so much fun! I highly recommend checking out the Central Coast Wines.“

“😃 Sparky sez....PIZZA!!“

“We LOVE Woodstocks!!! It’s a staple in our home. Garlic bird, All Meat Orgy, SLO Classic- their entire menu is amazing. We’ll see you there!!!“

“Excellant dining pleasure“

“Really enjoyed the tacos and quesadilla, plus chips and salsa are a big plus. There were lots of salsa options, and everything was well made. Service was also pretty quick and the prices are excellent. Would definitely come back.

Vegetarian options: The veggie taco is really filling! The also have fish as a pescatarian option and it seems pretty easy to accommodate vegetarians.“