food

AMERICAN page 26-28 ASIAN page 28

BAKERY page 29 BARBECUE page 29

CALIFORNIA CUISINE • CATERING page 30

CHARCUTERIE SERVICE • CREPES, PANINIS & JUICE page 34

DELI page 36, FISH MARKET • FRENCH • ITALIAN page 37

ITALIAN • LOCAL AVOCADOS page 38

MARKET page 39

MEXICAN, PARTY HELPERS & EVENTS page 40

PERUVIAN • QUESADILLAS • SEAFOOD page 41-43

THAI page 43

BLACK SHEEP BAR & GRILL

Day or night, a visit to Black Sheep Bar & Grill is always a wonderful experience. We feature comfortable booths, brick walls with warm wood accents, a gorgeous hand crafted bar and fireplace with a relaxing patio, where you can have delicious lunch, dinner, or cocktails 365 days a year. Established in 2005, Black Sheep has received multiple awards, and been acclaimed as serving the best bar food in the entire San Luis Obispo County, and the best bar too! Casual atmosphere, friendly staff, beautiful decor, comfort food, and handcrafted cocktails. Voted best bar in SLO 6 years in a row.

1117 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo • (805) 544-7433 BlackSheepSlo.com

Odyssey

Welcome to the Odyssey! Our specialty is homemade “Comfort Food”. The Odyssey is that place where you can find something delicious to eat day or night. • Soups & Salads • Sandwiches & Wraps • Tacos & Gyros • Burgers • Rib Eye Steaks & Salmon • Paso Robles Wine List • Dessert • Espresso, Coffee, Tea

• Open All Day • 11:30 AM until Close Locals love us!

1214 Pine Street, Paso Robles (Downtown near the Park) • (805) 237-7516 odysseyworldcafe.com

Slo Public Market

SLO Public Market offers a vast selection of local, artisanal cuisines. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, SLO Public Market offers American Breakfast, Coffee, Smoothies & Acai, Plant-Based options, Fried Chicken, Korean Food, Italian Food, Thai Food, Mexican Food, Sandwiches, Cookies and Ice Cream.

3845 S Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo • (805) 215-3669 slopublicmarket.com

Big Sky Cafe

With a Certificate of excellence from Trip Adviser and a 4 star rating on Yelp, Big Sky Cafe’ has been a local favorite since it first started serving it’s “fresh market cuisine” in 1994. You won’t find a better breakfast anywhere on the central coast! This casual, bustling cafe serves imaginative versions of international dishes from the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, Latin America and regional America - each with their signature healthful twists. Look for the names of the local farmers who provide the produce to Big Sky Cafe’ listed on the menu—guaranteeing flavorful and fresh everyday!

1121 Broad Street, Downtown San Luis Obispo • (805) 545-5401 bigskycafe.com

JACK’S RESTAURANT AND BAKERY

Since working in local restaurants, Chris and Terri Salazar have always dreamed of having a place of their own and in June of 2015 that dream became a reality with Jacks Restaurant, an Orcutt landmark for over 50 years. Keeping old favorites and adding new flavors including Santa Maria style barbecue, Jacks is back with the delicious home style quality cuisine that they are famous for and exciting new menu options to delight your palate. Open Daily: Monday - Friday 7am-8pm, Saturday & Sunday 7am-2pm.

156 S Broadway, Suite C, Old Orcutt • (805) 937-1871 jacksinoldorcutt.com

Spirit Of San Luis

Spirit of San Luis has been proudly serving the local community for 30 years. Our unique location at the San Luis Obispo airport allows our guests to enjoy a great meal while watching all types of aircraft up close. We serve lunch, dinner and weekend brunch using only the freshest ingredients. Ample free parking always available. Come by and see why we are a locals favorite.

925 Airport Drive, San Luis Obispo • (805) 549-9466 thespiritofslo.com

BROTHER’S CAFÉ 3:16

Locally owned, family style restaurant providing homemade meals prepared with fresh & local ingredients. We serve traditional American Breakfast and lunch with Mexican specialties. Specialties include; authentic Mexican Chilaquiles with homemade sauce and fresh avocados. Huevos Rancheros with our signature “Salsa Brava” if you like it spicy. Home Chile Verde Omelet alongside with the Brother’s Omelet for meat lovers. Try our Eggs Benedict or Homemade Chicken Fried Steak with fresh gravy every day and of course homemade biscuits. Open Sat. thru Fri. 6am – 2pm & Sun. 6am - 1:30pm.

1487 Creston Road, Paso Robles • (805) 369-2184

Basil Thai Restaurant

For the best Thai food in Paso Robles come to Basil Thai! Our extensive menu features award winning Thai cuisine both familiar and unique. At Basil Thai you will be treated like an honored guest. Our friendly staff will ensure that your visit to Basil Thai Restaurant will not be forgotten. Open Thursday to Monday. Lunch 11:30am - 2:30pm, Dinner 4:30pm - 8:30pm. Tuesday and Wednesday Closed.

828 11th Street, Paso Robles • (805) 238-9945

Mee Heng Low Noodle House

Mee Heng Low Noodle House is located in what is left of San Luis Obispo’s historic Chinatown. You won’t find any rice here though as Mee Heng Low Noodle House specializes in well, noodles. The Kwongs have been in business since 2009 serving small dishes and classics like chow mein, low mein and their specialty twice cooked pork. The menu also features a rotating assortment of beer wine and cider. Enjoy live jazz in the intimate upstairs dining room in this historic building. Be a part of one of San Luis Obispo’s oldest restaurants.

815 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo • (805) 594-1500

IG: @meehenglow

OPEN Mon - Fri 8am - 5:30pm, Sat & Sun 9am - 5:30pm Delivery and Catering available 1638 Osos St, San Luis Obispo (805) 543-8684 • www.gussgrocery.com

Buttercup Bakery

Buttercup Bakery is a cozy cafe in the heart of downtown Morro Bay serving up a large menu of delicious items. Come and enjoy incredible pastries baked in house daily, as well as a full breakfast and lunch menu featuring local and organic produce. Also available is a full espresso bar and delicious locally roasted organic coffee, as well as cakes and desserts baked fresh for your next gathering. Enjoy your items on the big beautiful patio!

430 Morro Bay Boulevard, Morro Bay • (805) 226-6678

JEFFRY’S WINE COUNTRY BBQ

A favorite local hangout and a hidden gem in downtown Paso Robles, Jeffry’s Wine Country BBQ features delicious, scratch made “Wine Country Comfort Food” from well known locally award winning Chef Jeff Wiesinger. The menu features our signature dry rubbed house smoked meats including tri-tip, pulled pork, beef brisket sandwiches, award winning mac & cheeses, baby back pork ribs, house made bacon, house made potato chips & signature sauces and other delicious small plates and daily specials. Our restaurant has a fun, casual vibe and is tucked away in the alley between 12th & 13th Streets and Park & Pine Streets.

Business 819 12th Street, Suite 100, Paso Robles • (805) 369-2132 jeffryswinecountrybbq.com

Spirit Of San Luis

Something special awaits you every Saturday at Spirit of San Luis restaurant. We do authentic central Texas style bbq beginning at 11:00 am until we run out. We feature brisket, spare ribs, turkey breast, pulled pork, tri-tip, chicken, sausage and lots of sides to choose from. We smoke our meats low and slow for up to 12 hours over local white oak. We welcome to-go orders. For large orders please let us know 48 hours in advance.

925 Airport Drive, San Luis Obispo • (805) 549-9466 thespiritofslo.com

Taco Temple

Now with two locations, Taco Temple serves the finest Mexican cuisine. We also offer local, fresh caught seafood. Check our daily specials and come join us on our dog friendly patio. Kids menu available. A favorite place for locals, be sure to stop in and enjoy our friendly, casual atmosphere. Open 7 days a week at 11 am with plenty of free parking. Come check out our new San Luis Obispo location!

2680 North Main Street, Morro Bay • (805) 772-4965

1575 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo • (805) 439-2856 • tacotemple.com

Thomas Hill Organics

We are a farm-to-table restaurant and wine bar. Our emphasis is on organic produce and natural meats. Working with local farms to highlight vegetarian dishes, as well as with local purveyors for our proteins: natural and grass-fed livestock for our beef, lamb, and free-range poultry. Our fish is fresh from local fisheries and providers. Our bread is made exclusively by in-town bakers who are celebrated artisans of their trade. Our wine bar is open Friday and Saturdays serving our full menu. We are open 6 days a week, closed Wednesdays with Brunch on Sunday. Join us on our heated patio or dine inside.

1313 Park Street, Paso Robles • (805) 226-5888 thomashillorganics.com

The Singing Kitchen

SLO Natural Chef and Nutritional Mentor

Catering for all special events. We specialize in Seasonal Local Organic Whole (SLOW) food. We work with all dietary requirements, especially in maintaining good health and those living with chronic conditions. Our food will make your whole self sing!

Cambria • (805) 200-7908 singingkitchen@gmail.com