Celebrating Valentine’s Day in SLO County? Yelp ranks top 10 restaurants for romance
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.
Fortunately, San Luis Obispo County has several spots where you can enjoy a special night out with your significant other.
The Tribune compiled a list of the top 10 Romantic Restaurants in San Luis Obispo County, according to Yelp.
Yelp scores are created by aggregating data from hundreds of reviewers on a five-star system.
These were the 10 highest rated romantic restaurants in the county as of Thursday, Feb. 6, according to Yelp reviewers:
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
Address: 726 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo
Yelp rating: 4.2 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “Absolutely loved it,” Katie O. of Fresno wrote in her review, praising the “great environment” and “very welcoming staff.” “I would recommend this romantic restaurant to anyone and everyone.”
Contact: 805-543-3986 or novorestaurant.com
The Alchemists’ Garden
Address: 1144 Pine St., Paso Robles
Yelp rating: 4.4 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: Yelp reviewer Brenna A. of Sylmar stopped at the restaurant for drinks and dessert and said she “couldn’t have had better service and experience.” She praised the “dark and romantic ambiance with lots of greenery, making you feel like you are truly in a garden.”
Contact: 805-369-2444 or alchemistsgarden.com
Ventana Grill
Address: 2575 Price St., Pismo Beach
Yelp rating: 4.1 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “One of California’s best ocean view restaurants, period!,” Dallas C. of Fountain Valley wrote in a Yelp review. “You want a romantic restaurant with the best view of a beach in California, eat here. Well done. What a fabulous place to eat.”
Contact: 805-773-0000 or ventanagrill.com
Vista Steak and Seafood
Address: 1601 Price St., Pismo Beach
Yelp rating: 4.3 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: According to Yelp reviewer Helen T. of Fresno, Vista Steak and Seafood features a “great location by the beach with (an) amazing sunset view.” She described watching “the sunset right before our eyes at dinner! It was so beautiful and romantic.”
Contact: 805-556-9000 or vistapismobeach.com
Hapy Bistro
Address: 821 N. Oak Park Blvd., Pismo Beach
Yelp rating: 4.5 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: Yelp reviewer Adam A. of Santa Maria enjoyed a “fun date night meal” at Hapy Bistro, praising the “friendly staff” and “some really tasty dishes.” He also appreciated the “impressive selection of wines and a nicely stocked bar.”
Contact: 805-270-4327 or hapybistro.com
The Galley Seafood Grill & Bar
Address: 899 Embarcadero, Morro Bay
Yelp rating: 4.5 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: The Galley Seafood Grill & Bar serves up delicious food at a “beautiful location on the bay” with views of the ocean and Morro Rock, Jim A. of Twentynine Palms wrote in his Yelp review. “Our server, Makenzie, was attentive and perfect,” he added, calling the Morro Bay restaurant a “wonderful place for a romantic dinner.”
Contact: 805-772-7777 or galleymorrobay.com
Brydge Restaurant
Address: 4286 Bridge St., Cambria
Yelp rating: 4.7 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “(My) experience was five (stars) in all aspects,” Tori C. of Palos Verdes Peninsula wrote in a Yelp review. “(The) service from Declan and everyone else was top notch. Ingredients and recipes were fresh, creative and absolutely delicious. (The) ambiance was relaxed yet romantic.”
Contact: 805-203-5381 or brydgerestaurant.com
Lure Fish House
Address: 1101 Monterey St., Suite 100, San Luis Obispo
Yelp rating: 4.2 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “Lure’s interior is beautiful, romantic,” Yelp review Lynnette M. of Atascadero said. “Our server was attentive, made good recommendations, was able to answer our menu and cocktail questions, brought our meals out fairly quickly, and returned at well-timed intervals. We felt neither hovered over nor ignored.”
Contact: 805-586-1356 or lurefishhouse.com
Luna Red Restaurant & Bar
Address: 1023 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo
Yelp rating: 4.1 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “I had a romantic dinner with my hubby by the bar and a great dinner with a friend in another indoor area,” Claudia B. of Ladera Ranch wrote in her Yelp review.
Contact: 805-634-3400 or lunaredslo.com
The Oyster Loft
Address: 101 Pomeroy Ave., Pismo Beach
Yelp rating: 4.5 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: Yelp reviewer Brendan B. from Bakersfield called The Oyster Loft “an upscale place with the freshest seafood that I have ever had in my life, and I have had a lot of seafood.” “The hospitality here is excellent and the staff is very classy and professional,” he wrote. “It is a very romantic restaurant with a beautiful view of the ocean.”
Contact: 805-295-5104 or oysterloft.com
