The Islay Manor Guidebook

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The Islay Manor Guidebook

Food scene

Sit outside overlooking the creek (they have heaters and blankets). Get the creme brulee.
131 locals recommend
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera St
131 locals recommend
Sit outside overlooking the creek (they have heaters and blankets). Get the creme brulee.
Great tapas style food! If you have a group, reserve the firepit.
72 locals recommend
Luna Red
1023 Chorro St
72 locals recommend
Great tapas style food! If you have a group, reserve the firepit.
Our favorite sushi in town - everything is good! Also is great for takeout.
6 locals recommend
Yanagi Sushi
1203 Marsh St
6 locals recommend
Our favorite sushi in town - everything is good! Also is great for takeout.
Everything is delicious! This is a very popular cafe for locals. Try the Smash Burger on gluten free bread or their waffles.
35 locals recommend
Sally Loo's Wholesome Cafe
1804 Osos St
35 locals recommend
Everything is delicious! This is a very popular cafe for locals. Try the Smash Burger on gluten free bread or their waffles.
The sliders are great!
7 locals recommend
Old San Luis Barbecue Company
670 Higuera Street
7 locals recommend
The sliders are great!
We love the Super Nachos and all the burritos!
8 locals recommend
Taqueria Santa Cruz Express
1308 Monterey St
8 locals recommend
We love the Super Nachos and all the burritos!
Best craft cocktails in town! Their menu changes regularly but try the brussel sprouts and elote balls.
56 locals recommend
Sidecar
1040 Broad St
56 locals recommend
Best craft cocktails in town! Their menu changes regularly but try the brussel sprouts and elote balls.
Margherita pizza, risotto, and prime rib are amazing!
75 locals recommend
Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica
849 Monterey St
75 locals recommend
Margherita pizza, risotto, and prime rib are amazing!
The Madonna Inn is a must see while in SLO. Over the top pink decor throughout, accompanied by great breakfasts, delicious steaks, a great wine & cocktail list, an expansive dance floor often filled by swing dancers. Don't miss the downstairs men's restroom.
118 locals recommend
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna Rd
118 locals recommend
The Madonna Inn is a must see while in SLO. Over the top pink decor throughout, accompanied by great breakfasts, delicious steaks, a great wine & cocktail list, an expansive dance floor often filled by swing dancers. Don't miss the downstairs men's restroom.
We love the gyros and garlic fries!
16 locals recommend
Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill
1210 Higuera St
16 locals recommend
We love the gyros and garlic fries!
Amazing Indian food! If you can't handle extreme spice, be sure to ask for no spice (even mild is very spicy).
14 locals recommend
Shalimar Restaurant
3820 Broad St
14 locals recommend
Amazing Indian food! If you can't handle extreme spice, be sure to ask for no spice (even mild is very spicy).
Excellent selection of beers on tap. We love the Fresno Fig Burger and the riblets.
29 locals recommend
Eureka!
1141 Chorro St
29 locals recommend
Excellent selection of beers on tap. We love the Fresno Fig Burger and the riblets.
Best unique margaritas in town (I like the strawberry jalapeno). The homemade chips are the best!
7 locals recommend
La Esquina Taqueria
1051 Nipomo St
7 locals recommend
Best unique margaritas in town (I like the strawberry jalapeno). The homemade chips are the best!
Goo, cheap pizza for takeout or delivery. Every pizza is buy 1, get 1 free.
Fatte's Pizza
2161 Broad Street
Goo, cheap pizza for takeout or delivery. Every pizza is buy 1, get 1 free.
So good! Great for takeout!
17 locals recommend
Thai Boat
3212 Broad St
17 locals recommend
So good! Great for takeout!
We love the ABC Burger, Pig Sandwich and Tri-Tip Sandwich.
82 locals recommend
Firestone Grill
1001 Higuera St
82 locals recommend
We love the ABC Burger, Pig Sandwich and Tri-Tip Sandwich.
The Peruvian food and desserts are delicious!
16 locals recommend
Mistura
570 Higuera St
16 locals recommend
The Peruvian food and desserts are delicious!
Delicious home made style Mexican Food. Their red chilaquiles are delicious! They have excellent coffee from Chiapas
Corazon Cafe SLO
Delicious home made style Mexican Food. Their red chilaquiles are delicious! They have excellent coffee from Chiapas
Nate’s on Marsh is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. The food , service and wine list is excellent!
Nate's on Marsh - A NRL Food Group Restaurant
Nate’s on Marsh is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. The food , service and wine list is excellent!

Coffee Shops

They have the best Matcha Lattes in town!
66 locals recommend
Scout Coffee
1130 Garden St
66 locals recommend
They have the best Matcha Lattes in town!
Their Espresso eggs and waffles are really good. They have gluten free muffins too.
18 locals recommend
Linnaea's Cafe
1110 Garden Street
18 locals recommend
Their Espresso eggs and waffles are really good. They have gluten free muffins too.
31 locals recommend
Kreuzberg California
685 Higuera St
31 locals recommend
They have an excellent coffee and chai latte!
Coastal Peaks Coffee
3566 S Higuera St
They have an excellent coffee and chai latte!

Breweries

18 locals recommend
Central Coast Brewing
1701 Monterey St
18 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
BarrelHouse San Luis Obispo
1033 Chorro St
7 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
SLO Brew Rock
855 Aerovista Ln
18 locals recommend
14 locals recommend
Libertine Brewing Company
1234 Broad St
14 locals recommend
Award winning beer!
Tap It Brewing Company
675 Clarion Ct
Award winning beer!

Wineries

24 locals recommend
Wolff Vineyards
6238 Orcutt Rd
24 locals recommend
37 locals recommend
Tolosa
4910 Edna Rd
37 locals recommend
61 locals recommend
Edna Valley Vineyard
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd
61 locals recommend
48 locals recommend
Chamisal Vineyards
7525 Orcutt Rd
48 locals recommend
27 locals recommend
Biddle Ranch Vineyard
2050 Biddle Ranch Rd
27 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Saucelito Canyon Tasting Room
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd
19 locals recommend
42 locals recommend
Baileyana, Tangent & True Myth Tasting Room
5828 Orcutt Rd
42 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Ask for a tour of the mission. You can visit the courtyard and garden, it’s free.
107 locals recommend
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
751 Palm St
107 locals recommend
Ask for a tour of the mission. You can visit the courtyard and garden, it’s free.
The coolest, grossest place to take pictures!
48 locals recommend
Bubblegum Alley
734 Higuera Street
48 locals recommend
The coolest, grossest place to take pictures!
Internationally known Big Sur is a short drive!
29 locals recommend
Bixby Creek Bridge
California 1
29 locals recommend
Internationally known Big Sur is a short drive!