San Luis Obispo County

California, United States

Experience the true taste of SLO CAL by eating at some of the top farm-to-table restaurants across the county! Join us as we celebrate some of our local chefs and restaurateurs that believe in the farm-to-table mission.

295 W Grand Ave
Grover Beach, CA

The Spoon Trade offers comforting American classics with a modern twist, think fried chicken and waffles, hand-cut pastas, house-made bologna sandwiches, and the very best...

877 Palm St
San Luis Obispo, CA

This casual California-Italian restaurant is attached to the gorgeous Hotel San Luis Obispo and is run by Executive Chef Ryan Fancher, who also helms Ox + Anchor (also on this list). Their Scandinavian-esque calming interiors feature light birch tables and chairs with hygge-inducing overhead light fixtures. Their menu features a variety of...

726 Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA

You simply cannot beat Novo’s award-winning, creekside-facing outdoor patio right in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. Open 7 days a week, they offer non-stop daily service with brunch, lunch, late lunch, dinner, dessert, and an extensive cocktail and wine list. Their globally-influenced menu features...

835 13th St
Paso Robles, CA

With their wood-fired rotisserie at the helm of their operation, The Hatch serves up knock-out comfort food, an impressive selection of small-batch whiskeys, and farmers-market-driven cocktail program featuring freshly squeezed juices, herbaceous garnishes, and house-pickled local produce. Their daily specials...

4095 Burton Dr
Cambria, CA

Credit where credit is due: restaurateurs Robin Covey and Shanny Covey are the unsung heroes of the SLO CAL farm-to-table movement. In the early 80s the two opened The Robin’s Nest, a health food store in Cambria stocked with fresh produce and served sandwiches, smoothies, and fresh juice. They started hosting dinners 3 nights a week in the Nest’s garden which inspired them to open the present-day Robin’s Restaurant off the main drag of downtown Cambria. They have been supporting local farmers for 40+ years every single week to create...

1313 Park St
Paso Robles, CA

What originally started as a ten-acre organic farm with a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box program, Thomas Hill Organics has evolved over the years into one of downtown Paso’s destination restaurants. Over the years, they have attracted many talented established chefs from San Francisco and Los Angeles who put their spin on showcasing...

1255 Monterey St
San Luis Obispo, CA

SLO Provisions—located in the MoJo (cross streets: Monterey + Johnson) district of downtown—offers all-day take-away and dine-in options with rotating rotisserie meats specials, family-style dinners, craveworthy sandwiches, farm-fresh salads, and buttery baked goods, as well as signature drinks, coffees, wine, and beer. What’s the secret ingredient to their delicious home-style scratch cooking? The...

1121 Broad St
San Luis Obispo, CA

Big Sky Cafe serves up belly-busting portions that you can feel good about because every dish is loaded with locally-grown vegetables and locally-raised proteins. Their adaptable menu allows for...

113 N Ocean Ave
Cayucos, CA

With two perfect Hidden Kitchen locations to choose from: Cayucos with its beautiful beach-front porch views or Cambria with it’s ivy-covered magical fairyland-esque patio—you cannot go wrong. Famed for their savory or sweet blue corn waffles, blue corn...

1119 Garden St
San Luis Obispo, CA

Located inside the classy Hotel Cerro in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo, Brasserie SLO serves up French-inspired bistro fare and brunch. Their European street-style seating with 2-top round tables and wicker chairs facing outwards on quaint Garden Street will transport you to the cafes found in...

1039 Chorro St
San Luis Obispo, CA

Park 1039 is quickly becoming SLO’s hot spot destination for it’s somm-forward superior service. Everything is done to the nines: a world-class wine list (over 2,000 bottles from over 26 countries!), imported cheeses curated by their expert cheesemongers, luxury...

1023 Chorro St
San Luis Obispo, CA

Luna Red is the sassy Latin-inspired sister restaurant to Robin’s Restaurant and Novo Restaurant & Lounge (see above). Think citrusy ceviche, spicy gambas al ajilo, award-winning paella, and the best sangria roja made with malbec, pisco, citrus, ginger beer, fresh fruit juice—which is sold by the glass or the pitcher (dear reader: order the pitcher!). Their dog-friendly...