Restaurant News & Reviews

What’s the most underrated restaurant in SLO County? Nominate your fave spot now

A number of new restaurants opened in San Luis Obispo County in 2022, including, clockwise from top left, Luna Llena Deli in Morro Bay, Jay Bird’s Nashville Hot Chicken at the SLO Public Market, Pono Pacific Kitchen in Grover Beach and Ebony in San Luis Obispo.
A number of new restaurants opened in San Luis Obispo County in 2022, including, clockwise from top left, Luna Llena Deli in Morro Bay, Jay Bird’s Nashville Hot Chicken at the SLO Public Market, Pono Pacific Kitchen in Grover Beach and Ebony in San Luis Obispo.

Some local restaurants get all the love — this isn’t about them.

For every Giuseppe’s or Jocko’s super fan, we know there are plenty more of you out there bemoaning the lack of recognition for you favorite spot. You know the one: great food, even better atmosphere. But for whatever reason, it never gets the accolades it deserves.

Now is their time to shine.

The Tribune wants to know what you think is the most underrated restaurant in San Luis Obispo County.

It can be anything. Fine dining? Yes, please. Divey burger joint? Even better.

Fill out the form below to nominate your favorite underrated restaurant to compete.

We’ll take your suggestions until 9 a.m. Friday, May 19, and then use those to poll the community on which should be the ultimate winner of the underrated title.

Also make sure to share the story around so that everyone can get in on the fun.

This story was originally published May 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM.

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Kaytlyn Leslie
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Kaytlyn Leslie writes about business and development for The San Luis Obispo Tribune. Hailing from Nipomo, she also covers city governments and happenings in San Luis Obispo. She joined The Tribune in 2013 after graduating from Cal Poly with her journalism degree.
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