50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Santa Margarita

“Stopped here with a large family group on Sunday. Even though they were busy, our waiter, Gabriel was right there to see if we had any questions about the menu and who was wine tasting. My husband and I had already had lunch, so we just did the tasting menu. The lunches everyone ordered looked delicious and everyone commented on how much they enjoyed their food. The only disappointment was some of the wines. The first two on the tasting menu, the Pinot Noir and the 1st Merlot were very good. Nose and palate were delightful....and then we came to the second Merlot. Very acidic, not smooth and soft like the first one. We actually all poured it out. I had hopes for the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Petit Syrah, but they were both also very high in acidity and just not drinkable for us. Again, we all pretty much poured out the last three. I still wanted to give them 5 stars based on our great server, Gabriel; the delicious food and the very comfortable atmosphere.“

“We stopped by on a Saturday evening to see live music by Rob and Denise. The Porch was really nice inside and food and service were excellent. They have burgers, salads, and sandwiches and a unique selection of bar bites. They also had a good selection of local beers, wines, seltzers, and Kombucha (not a full bar). Live music every Saturday from 5:30p - 7:30p. We will be back again!“

“We loved this place so so much! Fantastic food, atmosphere, delicious margaritas and live music! Just what we needed after a 40+ mile Spartan race weekend and the staff did so wonderful dealing with all the extra people in town. Will come back any time we’re back to Santa Margarita! :)“

“This place has amazing sandwiches but they are quite expensive. However you do get a decent portion size and I would eat here again for sure.My biggest disappointment was with the service. I bought a sandwich not realizing they had a deal that if you buy a T-shirt, you get your sandwich for $5. I really wanted to get a T-shirt for my partner who grew up in SLO and has very fond memories of high st deli but now lives abroad- so when I saw the sign outside I went back in to see if they would honour the deal as I had just placed the order for the sandwich a few minutes ago (but hadn’t received it yet).They said no and then disregarded me, which is really poor service to me and a big disappointment overall.“

“The ambiance was very eclectic ,my daughter took me here for a birthday brunch and the service was good and the food was delicious .We were so comfy with the different places to sit here and also the the cool things to look at everywhere and our server was so friendly“

“This little hidden gem provides an intimate and welcoming ambiance for wine lovers and foodies as Region also partners with Hotel SLO's restaurant, Piadina. Highly recommend if you are wanting the perfect night out with wine and great food!“

“We've eaten Ziggy's every time we come to SLO and stay at my wife's favorite place, the Madonna Inn. Every damn time, Ziggy's is one of the highlights that I look forward to. I love the KCK Korean cauliflower salad, the buffalo chicken sando, the breakfast burrito, avocado egg rolls, the crunch wrap, the mushroom burger, the ratchet fries, and more! 10/10 would recommend.“

“Always a great place for deli salads, pizza, and pasta. I ordered a slice of Margarita pizza, the Caprese salad with ripe grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, olives, red peppers, and sliced jalapenos, and lemonade. This combo is less than $13. Fresh ingredients are brought in daily for their dishes. Service is fast and friendly. Plenty of parking in this strip mall and outdoor seating. Highly recommend it!“

“We popped in here while on our walk from the Apple Farm to Cal Poly. It had been sprinkling so we wanted a hot cup of coffee and my son wanted a snack. My husband enjoyed his Gibraltar (espresso-based drink with steamed milk but less milk than a latte). I had an Oat Milk Latte with Honey Lavender which I had never had before. It had a unique flavor but not too strong. The cup was really big. They seem to only have one size. My son had the Raspberry Crumble Bar and he really liked it. The inside of the cafe is comfy with tables and chairs, plus lounge chairs lining the walls. They have an outdoor patio as well. The staff was friendly.“

“Great atmosphere and filled with people who enjoy their unique menu of ciders. Need to try their base (dry) in a flight along with other flavors that are based on this.Really enjoyed the unfiltered dry, and think my favorite flavored version was the cranberry.Vegetarian options: It's cider ?“

“Wonderful selection of international and domestic wines. Love that they get people out of their comfort zone with something interesting! They can supply you with some domestic staples but it's always nice to see a location not be afraid to get you out of your boring comfort zone. Reds, whites, sparkling. Great cheese plates and friendly staff that always makes it enjoyable to swing in and grab a glass!“

“As a Bavarian in America, this German restaurant was automatically worth a look. Looking for football twice as much. We came here to watch the Champions League and stayed to eat schnitzel.The taste was almost like being at home in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly service.We'd be happy to come back when we're nearby!Parking: There is a parking lot with ~30-40 spaces right next to the house“

“By far my favorite place to go and have a nice lunch in SLO. The staff here is fantastic, they are always so kind and place the customer first. The food is consistently amazing thanks to Miguel. Jeff and Crystal behind the counter are always super welcoming and have always made sure I am taken care of.“

“A friend brought me gluten free donuts from here a few months ago. What a special treat! We happened to be visiting Atascadero today (from Santa Barbara), and I had to stop! I got a lavendar and a maple sprinkle gluten free donut. Yummmm! I am so grateful for this sweet spot!Dietary restrictions: Wonderful gluten free donuts!“

“Parking sucks - all spots in the small lot were taken when I pulled in and I never saw anyone pull out within the 30 minutes I was here, after having paid for parking down the street.The line was long and didn’t move fast.The environment is hip, but loud. Don’t expect to get work done here.The coffee is great - five stars here.“

“This place is great.., cute little spot and the food (I had breakfast) was sooo delicious, I've never had a waffle like this and it's by far the best ever! They take your order before you sit and it being my first time here they were amazing at explaining different menu items, shortly after I sat my meal was brought to me, I sat in the window over looking the park across the street and people watched as they went by. Definitely recommend this place.“

“Fantastic option for catering events. The team was responsive, reasonably priced, extremely professional, and great at their craft. They were accommodating for last minute changes and brought their A-Game. Our event was elevated to a higher level having this awesome group come and cook for us!“

“They always have the best selection of IPAs and Seltzers. Their Seltzers are out of this world. I have not tried a flavor I haven't liked. Tonight we had the POG and Creamsicle. POg is now one of my tops. Their Beer list is also really impressive. We always find a great IPA to sip on. Always a good tune going and a great vibe. We bring our cards everywhere we go and this is a great place to play a few hands and sip amazing brews.“

“Best breakfast EVER! The avo toast and salmon bagel were out of this world and the colors were like a summer California sunset. Not only were the flavors insane, they were IG-worthy. The restaurant was full of light, comfortable seating and the fiber art gives the vibe of a cool art exhibit. Chef Matti knocked it outta the park and Hakeem was so sweet, attentive and honestly, allowed us in for breaky right under the wire. Thank you!“

“Outstanding family owned winery. All of the wines were very good, with the Sangiovese and the Zinfandel being our favorites. The tasting room was very nice and comfortable, and Lucas was a fantastic host, making us feel welcome and sharing some great stories. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Located at the upper floor at Public Market. Great food, fast service and quiet location with beautiful view for lunch or dinner. Will come back again soon since we forgot to take photos of our food.Give this location a try!Parking: Easy to find parking“

“Friendly coffee shop, good decaf espresso (yes, it can be good). Plenty of indoor and outdoor seats on relatively quiet street.Parking: Parking lot about 80% full at 10am mid-weekKid-friendliness: Plenty of outdoor seating off the parking lot to sit with kids.Wheelchair accessibility: At street level and curb drop ramp from parking lot.“

“Edit: Sequel has done an excellent job addressing my concerns. Both the manager and owner went out of their way to talk to me and my coworkers who experienced similar issues. They went over their cleaning procedures and we haven't noticed issues since.Twice now my drink has tasted like soap.“

“Mistura is Amazing, very highly recommended. I have been a frequent customer at Mistura over the last few years and it never disappoints me. Everything on their menu is delicious! Ambiance is great, very friendly staff and specially the chef and owner Nicola Allegretta is always very kind and makes us feel welcome every time.Mistura is a modern Peruvian restaurant that offers traditional elements of Peruvian Cuisine by using Peruvian ingredients and also locally sourced, natural and organic ingredients.My favorite dishes are Arroz con Marisco, Escabeche and Muy Machito (Fresh White Seabass Fillet cooked with spicy Aji Amarillo, Clams, Mussels, Shrimps, Calamari and White Wine served with Peruvian White Rice) love it!  ? and Rompe Muelle one of their cebiche. Everything is so DELICIOUS.“

“One of the best places on the Central Coast. This hidden gem is on the 41, between Downtown Atown and Morro Bay. This renovated garage/barn turn modern ranch chic is the home to a fresh/natural/modern culinary experience. Once you enter you are greeted and have menu's on a little table at the door. When you're ready, you go up and order. I ordered the Rock Burger (Beyond Meat and no Bacon), comes with fries, the Bahn Mi Tots and Beer Battered Onion Rings. The Rock Burger is what you want. Beautiful fluffy Brioche bun from Back Porch Bakery, Central coast creamery blue cheese bringing the funk/creamy/saltness to cut through the burger, the caramelized onions for sweetness, the fresh mixed greens for that earthy bite, and whole grain mustard sauce for a little more acidity. The fries are done to salty, crispy, yet soft inside perfection. The Beer battered onion rings are served the a beautiful house made ranch and bbq sauce. Cooked perfect, just wish there was more. And the Star of the show, Bahn Mi Tots. The mix of tots, fresh vegetables, creamy sauce, soft meets crunch, vinegar balanced by fatty creaminess of the sauce, gives you full Umami! Just an awesome concept, that works to the fullest! The power went out while we were there with our friends from out of town and instead of kicking us out, they brought over candles (which was made by someone dinning in at the time) and asked if we needed anything. This is truly a first class operation and am honored to say they are in my own backyard. We've introduced many to them and we'll introduce many more.*What happened to the CHEESE CURDS?*“

“I had a medium hot caramel sutra and a navy special. The drink was great; it made me wish I had gotten a larger size. I never had a bagel with lox before, so I didn't know what to expect. The capers in it were a bit too salty for me. But overall, good. Service was good. I would come back here next time I'm in town and need coffee.“

“I recently had friends over for afternoon tea and macarons. My friends were blown away with how beautiful and delicious these macarons are. They couldn't believe they're gluten-free.It's a real challenge finding quality, delicious gluten-free treats, so I'm happy we have Monika's Macarons in SLO. I stop here regularly to pick up a couple to have with my afternoon coffee. They also have other delicious treats like carrot cake and creme brulee.“

“The food was fresh, yummy and a welcome change from the rest of our road trip food. We ordered ahead to pick up and eat in the car. The order was correct and has all the right stuff like napkins and cutlery. Definitely will stop by again next time we're in town.“

“This is my second time visiting the coffee house and I explored the outdoor patio. Make sure you walk all the way to the back because there's a bunch of seating. - I am obsessed with the vegan and gluten-free raspberry oat bar. Not only is it delicious, but it's a really good sized pastry. - I also got the veggie breakfast burrito and it was below my expectations considering taste. There was a brown sauce that was used in the burrito that I didn't care for. I asked for avocado, but I couldn't taste it in the burrito. I was, however, grateful that they did not include mushrooms as I requested. as always, the service was speedy and polite.“

“First time diners for a 2 birthdays celebration dinner. Started with the Rompe Niels ceviche appetizer which was a wonderfully mango-flavored ceviche and the Colorao cauliflower bbq flavored appetizer. We continued with the De Mi Tierra salad which was wonderfully fresh with crunchy quinoa and heirloom tomatoes. We shared the seafood paella between 4 to round out our dinner, and then enjoyed 5 - yes 5 - small desserts. They have reasonable corkage fee which worked for several of our favorite wines. We saw many additional meat and fish entrees as well as some tasty looking sushi and sashimi rolls at their Peruvian- Japanese fusion restaurant that will certainly bring us back for future lunches and dinners!“

“Absolutely a delicious ala carte Chili Relleno. The sauce was delicious, temperature hot and put some of the mild salsa (green) in with the red sauce for the Chips. Enjoyed immensely. Only thing missing is the shredded Iettuce and orange twist that restaurants put on as a side garnish which I really like and makes it a prettier plate presentation.“

“What a great find in the charming town of San Louis Obispo. The young lady who helped us took her time to make sure we knew all the different options available. There were so many wines to choose from and she was super knowledgeable on all of them, while taking into account our preferences. We ended buying 5 bottles and enjoyed them over a fun girls weekend camping in a vineyard. Perfection! Bonus: they are very dog friendly and even let my dog choose her favorite wine lol.“

“Charming as hell. Can see why it has been around so long. Great sandwiches; quality ingredients and great bread. Thoughtful assortment of local/relevant food/wine and various cool Knick knacks.Will return again and would recommend to friends/family.“

“We got seated quickly. The waitress was friendly. The establishment was clean. Started off with the top shelf old fashion, which I loved. Then, we moved on the pulled pork fritters, which was delicious and much better than what I was expecting. Then the menu was 10oz ribeye steak grilled to perfection. I like my steak medium rare and did not disappoint.“

“Whenever I have the opportunity to work in Atascadero I take advantage of having my breakfast here, the service is the best, they lived, they always remember my favorite dish and that's great.If you visit them, you can't leave without trying the Best CREPES you can tell that the cook gives his heart.They really love what they do.“

“Came up here to relax before the Winter wonderland started. They were super friendly and welcoming and the dogs were super sweet. Super comfortable tasting room, nice wines at good prices. The staff was very informative when I had questions. I'll definitely be back for more wine tastings in Atascadero.“

“Amazing food and service, crapes were fantastic, bagels were beautiful and tasted great. The service was great, a very sweet lady brought out the sweet crape and offered us water. Very sweet family business, their salt and pepper shaker collection was so funHighly recommend!“

“I didn't eat here so I'm not going to leave a negative star review. Why didn't I eat here? Their menu posted outside on the sidewalk is out dated. Like pre Covid; pre inflation outdated. I believe outside menu had Eggs Benedict @ $10.95 but when you sat down and received "toaday's" menu the price is $14.95 - almost a 40% increase. Hard pass and departed restaurant due to bait and switch on menu pricing.“

“We had a lovely time at Luna Red. We had never been before and the food was really yummy. I was a bit disappointed by the goat cheese dish as it was mainly bread, so I would steer clear of this dish. Otherwise, we had some delicious tacos! Our server, Megan, was so lovely and we loved having her.“

“When I lived in Atascadero, Hush Harbor was the place to go to get the best croissants in the county. The Black Forest ham croissant in the morning sold out quick. If you're fortunate enough to get one, you'll love it! A croissant that is flaky beyond comparison. I've lived in Central Oregon for 4 + years and have not found a better croissant than those at Hush Harbor. The quiche offerings are quite tasty too!“

“I am in love with Oak & Otter! We've been coming here since 2020 and love it every single time. Not only are the beverages (beer/cider/seltzers) great, the staff/other patrons are equally as fantastic! Everyone is super friendly and you'll definitely leave with some new friends. Our go-to's are their unique seltzers and delicious pretzels. They're located in a more industrial area but they are a MUST in my book. Love ya, O & O!“

“Bliss makes wonderful, nourishing vegan food and the owners are lovely and passionate, both about the food they serve and connecting with the local community. (Big shoutout to Dara and Kyle!) The quality of the food at their Thursday SLO Farmer's Market booth is fantastic and portions are generous. I can easily get two meals out of the small, and three or more meals out of the large! My husband loves the Protein Buddha, and I am a recent convert to the fabulously lemony Banzo Bowl, but you can't go wrong with any of the options from Bliss :)We also ordered their prepared multi-course holiday meal for a special Christmas dinner in December (2023), and it was delicious! So many amazing flavors and dishes that satisfied vegans and non-vegans alike. I highly recommend ordering catered food from Bliss if you have the opportunity, and stopping by their booth on Thursdays!“

“This is a healthy casual food option. There were bowls and sandwiches and soups, with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options. With the oven making fresh focaccia up front, I ordered a sandwich. The banh mi was tasty and unusual with a focaccia bun. It was messy (needed two napkins and a fork), but I would order it again. The salad that accompanied it was so much better than the typical free side salad. It was dressed with a fresh herbal vinaigrette and not a single leaf was wilted or past its prime. There is indoor seating, which has that fast food vibe, and a covered outdoor area, where you are mostly protected from the occasional rain shower.“

“Great little tasting spot in the middle of SLO! They have all natural wines, and the manager Steve will talk you through all the options. I had a glass of the brut cider (dry and delightful), and tastes of the Syrah-Grenache (my fav) and Pinot noir (Steve's rec). There are a few tables outside - in front and out back - as well as indoor seating. Some small snacks on the menu, but was also told I could bring my own food in if wanted. Definitely will be back for a glass or more when I come back to town.“

“Delicious and satisfying food and drink, friendly and beautiful baristas. The ambience is great for studying or just hanging out and enjoying your food for a minute. They also offer a variety of at home coffee tools! Highly recommend stopping by, the energy is great here!“

“I was pleasantly surprised to find a cider brewery. Stopped by with my dog and was able to sit on the patio. The ciders weren't what I was expecting as I tend to like fruity ones like pear and raspberry, and you won't find them here. Overall it was a nice stop on the way home. Got a 5 flavor flight for just $15.“

“When I go to a gym, I prefer a low-frills, clean, pleasant, and functional facility. I'm unimpressed by juice bars and fanciness. Same goes for breweries since I'm there for great beer. Tent City Beer Co. has outstanding beers, indoor/outdoor seating, friendly and efficient bartender, without the frills. No big screens, music pounding, or fancy furnishings. This I like and I'll definitely be back! Thank you Tent City for keeping it real. Tip: parking in the back and use the back door to enter.“

“I love Lucy’s!!! The baristas working there are always so sweet. The drinks and food are delicious, and my favorite is the avocado toast. Sit outside or in, the vibe is equally fun and comfy. Sitting outside on a nice sunny day is great with their picnic tables:) Highly recommend!“

“Generally it's a 5 star experience. The last two times, despite repeating "grilled whole onion", it' has turned into no onions.I'm sure that will get better. Everything is delicious, and way better than mcds, or such.“

“Seems to always be busy. Despite that, the wait for food is pretty short. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. There is a large selection of fountain drinks available.The fries are dynamite. The seasoning they use is very close to 5 guys cajun seasoning. My burger came with a ranch cup that complimented the fries very well.“