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Big Sky Cafe


4.0 of 5 stars 54 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Asian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
  • 1121 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3506
  • (805) 545-5401
  • Price range: £1-12 ($1-$20)

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5 of 5 stars
Etiwanda, California
22 Dec 2009 New

In SLO to visit a relative at French Hospital, drove downtown for lunch, parked randomly off Broad and wandered down the street to see if I could find a nutritious light (low calorie) lunch. I came across Blue Sky, saw that it was packed (good sign) and had an agreeable menu, so I gave it a chance. I sat at... more

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4 of 5 stars
SLO
14 Dec 2009

i love their use of fresh/local produce. i have never been disappointed when i order off the specials menu, but have occasionally been disappointed with a couple of items off their regular menu. great atmosphere (recent remodel is awesome!), good service, but can also get very crowded and noisy! definitely one of the better restaurants in town, with a decent... more

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5 of 5 stars
San Luis Obispo
13 Nov 2009

I've been coming to Big Sky since they opened and personally never had a meal I didn't like. I've been with friends who didn't like their meals but I've always enjoyed mine. I usually get the turkey burger, which is always good, but I've had their BLT That Time Forgot, a blackened chicken salad (which is unfortunately no longer on... more

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3 of 5 stars
Los Osos
18 Oct 2009

I have been going to this cafe since they opened and have to say that they miss the mark often. The sirloin in my taco today was cold and cooked way earlier in the day! The soups were not represented accurately on the specials board and were not good at all, nothing special there. The fresh spring rolls were made... more

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5 of 5 stars
California
8 Oct 2009
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This restaurant is incredible. They use produce from local farms and provide a vast assortment of vegetarian entrees. Their corn bread is to die for, especially when paired with the delicious vegetarian black bean chili. For lunch, the BLT that time forgot is unbeatable. They also have a daily selection of local, seasonal fish as well as wild salmon. Definitely... more

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5 of 5 stars
San Luis Obispo, California
14 Sep 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We always count on Big Sky for a nice meal, usually lunch or breakfast. Portions are well sized, the recipes are inventive and the produce the best. Side breads (coffee cake in a.m. corn bread at lunch) are terriffic! Soups usually are very good. The open front, wood interior, and bright art make it a beautiful as well as delicous... more

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4 of 5 stars
San Diego
11 Sep 2009

We were traveling through San Luis Obispo and stumbled across Big Sky. The food and ambiance left us very happy with the restaurant. Portions are quite large - enough to share or take home for leftovers. This colorful and bright restaurant is definitely a great find! more

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4 of 5 stars
Seattle
30 Aug 2009

Dined here on 8/25/09. I had a mediteranean salad with hummous, baba ghanoush, tuna salad, mixed vegetable salad and lots of superfresh tasty greens. Very good. Spouse had lamb shank and reports it was very good. Both had the gazpacho which was outstanding, truly fresh and delicious. We had the bread pudding for dessert and it was also tasty although... more

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2 of 5 stars
San Luis Obispo
25 Aug 2009

We have been going to Big Sky in San Luis Obispo for years, and the quality has really gone down. We had breakfast there the other day, and the potatoes were chewy and cold. The eggs were not cooked as ordered, and one piece of small toast. The apple wood smoked bacon sandwich was not as flavorful as it sounds.... more

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5 of 5 stars
visitingyourtown
16 Jul 2009

We happened to walk by the Big Sky Café and the atmosphere looked perfect for breakfast on a beautiful morning. We were pretty hungry and Big Sky Café did not disappoint. The food was fresh and flavorful. My sister had the beignets. She said they were just as good as those she remembered in New Orleans. It was a mix... more

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Big Sky Cafe Address

1121 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3506
Tel: (805) 545-5401
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.