Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in San Luis Obispo, according to Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in San Luis Obispo, according to Yelp
Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.
Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?
Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.
Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.
While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in San Luis Obispo using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Lokum Turkish Delight & Baklava
- Rating: 4.5/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 715 Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Turkish, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#29. NP Grill Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1024 Nipomo St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Cafes
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#28. Taqueria El Guero
- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1122 Chorro St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Tacos, Beer Bar
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#27. Yabba Dabba Dogs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Caterers, Food Trucks
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#26. Chicho's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 11560 Los Osos Valley Rd San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Thai Delight Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1011 Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Thai, Bubble Tea, Soup
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#24. High Street Market & Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1472 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 350 High St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
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#23. Lucy's Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1279 Laurel Ln San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#22. Ox+Anchor
- Rating: 4.5/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 877 Palm St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood
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#21. The Siren El Chorro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2990 Dairy Creek Rd San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
- Categories: American (New), Venues & Event Spaces, Pubs
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#20. Maldonados Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1000 Olive St San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
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#19. At Bites
- Rating: 4.5/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 195 N Santa Rosa St San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
- Categories: Vietnamese, Asian Fusion, Seafood
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#18. Todo Bueno & The All Good Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 3845 S Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Burgers, Tacos, Fish & Chips
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#17. Hellahot
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 570 Higuera St Unit 104 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Burgers, Fast Food
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#16. Chinelo Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1131 Broad St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Ziggy's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 594 California Blvd San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
- Categories: Vegan
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#14. Fried & Loaded
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13 Santa Rosa St San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
- Categories: Fast Food, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers
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#13. Rambling Spirits
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 3845 Higuera St Ste 114 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Distilleries, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
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#12. Fruit paradise Mexican style
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 580 California Blvd San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Bear & The Wren
- Rating: 5.0/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 570 Higuera St Ste 2 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Pizza, Gastropubs
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#10. Benny's Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 904 Foothill Blvd Ste 109 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
- Categories: American (Traditional)
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#9. The Bridge Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1074 Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#8. My Friend Mike's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 2324 Broad St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Pizza
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#7. Monika's Macarons & Bakery Boutique
- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 17 Chorro Ste A San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
- Categories: Bakeries, Macarons, Gluten-Free
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#6. Coya Peruvian Food
- Rating: 5.0/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1401 Osos St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Peruvian
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#5. Nautical Bean
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 810 Orcutt Rd San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#4. Ebony
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4750 Allene Way San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Ethiopian
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#3. Corazon Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 847 Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
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#2. Gold Land BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 570 Higuera St Ste 135 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Caterers, Barbeque, Food Delivery Services
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#1. La Esquina Distillery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1049 Nipomo St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Categories: Distilleries, Mexican, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
