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    398 reviews
    #10 of 225 Restaurants in San Luis Obispo
    ££ - £££, American, International, Vegetarian Friendly
    1023 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3222
    +1 805-540-5243
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    Open Now:10:00 - 21:00
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    4.0 398 reviews
    #10 of 225 Restaurants in San Luis Obispo, California
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    1023 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3222

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    TO SHARE
    TAPAS
    $6 Happy Hour
    $10.0
    Split Pea Hummus* **
    spiked pepitas, chili oil, market tomatoes, olives, garlic
    $12.0
    Roasted Heirloom Peppers*
    pistachio pistou
    $10.0
    Bacon Wrapped Dates
    house-made chorizo
    $10.0
    Roasted Olives**
    orange, garlic, rosemary, croutes
    $11.0
    Papas Bravas^
    fingerling potatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle aioli
    $10.0
    Spanish Albóndigas** ^^
    charred fennel, sofrito, olive bread
    TACOS
    3 for $12 / 6 for $22 / 9 for $30
    Birria Braised Beef
    roasted red pepper, onion, cilantro
    Chicken Thigh^^
    recado rojo, butter lettuce, queso fresco
    Al Pastor
    criolla de frutas
    Beer Battered Rockfish**
    repollo, lime crema
    Vegetable*
    cauliflower, winter squash, romesco
    PLATILLOS
    $6.0
    Pan de Maize
    herbed whipped butter
    $12.0
    Mixed Greens* ^
    onion, cucumber, tomato, sherry vinaigrette, blue cheese, spiked pepitas
    $14.0
    Burrata Salad** ^
    lentils, charred onion, spinach, sofrito, bread crumbs
    $12.0
    Roasted Beets** ^
    whipped feta, turmeric oregano crackers
    $17.0
    Shrimp Salad*
    little gems, toasted pistachios, tomato, red onion, green goddess dressing
    $10.0
    Charred Broccoli^
    manchego, carrot radish relish
    $14.0
    Oven Baked Clams**
    lomo, garlic, white wine, slather bread
    $17.0
    Grilled Spanish Octopus*
    spring onions, romesco, slivered almond
    $10.0
    Tortilla Soup^
    avocado, queso fresco, onion, radish, cilantro
    CEVICHES
    $16.0
    Rockfish
    cherry tomato, olive, citrus, onion, jalapeno
    $17.0
    Albacore
    tomato, celery, onion, horseradish, burnt mezcal
    ALMUERZO - LUNCH
    PLATOS
    $14.0
    Chicken Tostadas
    recado chicken, chorizo refried beans, queso fresco, lime crema, criolla slaw
    $17.0
    Cuban al Pastor
    al pastor, ham, mustard, house pickles, goat cheddar, french roll, small green salad or soup of choice (dairy free / vegan option)
    $17.0
    Cheeseburger** ^^
    grilled onion, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, avocado, pickles, chipotle aioli, small green salad or soup of choice
    $15.0
    Saffron Tuna Melt^^
    cheddar, tomato, red onion, saffron aioli, small green salad or soup of choice (dairy free / vegan option)
    $14.0
    Avocado & Heirloom Tomato Pintxo
    chile oil, olive bread, avocado, roasted peppers, tomato, cucumber, pickled onion, small green salad or soup of choice (dairy free / vegan option)
    $17.0
    Shrimp Paella
    saffron rice, roasted peppers, salsa criolla, peas, grilled lemon
    $13.0
    Roasted Broccoli Melt
    radish and carrot relish, manchego, brioche bun, small green salad or soup of choice (dairy free / vegan option)
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    About
    Located in the heart of downtown SLO next to the historic Mission Plaza, Luna Red is a lively gathering spot that features a Latin inspired menu of handcrafted plates, craft cocktails and an award-winning global wine. Luna Red's focus celebrates using local, seasonal ingredients and a lively late night music scene. On the weekends enjoy Brunch on both Saturday and Sunday starting at 9:00 am.
    PRICE RANGE
    US$10 - US$18
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours, Drinks
    CUISINES
    American, International
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Highchairs Available, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover
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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Hispanic inspired menu cozy inside & pretty outdoor seating

    My expectations after decades dining in SLO are not particularly high. What makes Luna Red stand out is the quiet cozy dining experience indoors and beautiful dining outdoors. This is dining, with efficient not hovering staff and tables placed so as to allow for conversation....More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank collegepathss
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Looks promising but only average...

    The set up and atmosphere is really cool, menu looks good and promising but in reality it’s just about average to maybe slightly above average. Ordered a few small plates to start, bacon wrapped dates which were delicious, hummus which was really good as it...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank LuckyStevo
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    2nd. Review, Sorry!

    I really like Luna Red. We stop by San Luis Obispo two or three times a year on our drive between LA and SF, and dining at Luna Red has become a ritual we enjoy. The restaurant is very attractive, the ambience is special, the...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank 240alanp
    Reviewed 31 October 2018
    Beautiful Outdoor Setting, Wonderful Menu

    The outdoor seating area is next to the San Obispo Luis Mission Plaza, and it's well shaded so lunches are a delight. The menu is varied, with a wide variety of small plate and regular entree choices. I've eaten there with guests several times and...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank 418Morro
    Reviewed 9 October 2018 via mobile
    I would skip this place

    The lunch menu was small, not a lot to choose from. My tacos were disappointing and the tortilla soup was lukewarm. I’m giving it 3 stars only because my husband enjoyed his meal. Sorry but I wouldn’t bother with this place.

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank Romanticgal
    Reviewed 3 October 2018
    Disappointing

    I have seen favorable reviews of this restaurant. This is not to be one. We ate at Luna Red on Thursday, 9/27 for a birthday celebration. The restaurant was not busy. We ordered the paella. At $44 it was enough for at least four and...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank Joe H
    Reviewed 13 September 2018 via mobile
    A great dinner experience!

    We love Luna Red. We were concerned by some staffing changes that happened in the last year, but they seem to have navigated the changes very successfully. The seating here is very enjoyable, whether outside on the best restaurant patio in town, or inside in...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank jonr105
    Reviewed 21 August 2018 via mobile
    Delicious Birthday Celebration

    We Stopped in downtown SLO on our way home to Santa Cruz Last night from LA. We celebrated my daughters birthday outside on the patio. The atmosphere was awesome -Warm and inviting seating and lighting. Trevor our server was friendly and attentive. We ordered the...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank Hawaiifirefighter
    Reviewed 21 August 2018
    Definitely Underwhelming

    Did some research of where to eat in SLO and Luna Red came up in a number of searches. It was however really disappointing. Everything sounded great on the menu but was bland and boring in reality. We ordered a number of sharing plates (burrata...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank Ramen67
    Reviewed 12 August 2018 via mobile
    Hey Kath here..

    I like love Luna Red so much. The inside is gorgeous Spanish, and the huge outside patio, along the creek I think, has a great bar and tall tables, along with cushioned long banquets and angled tables. The thing that really got me, outside the...More

    Date of visit: September 2017
    Thank khamada1
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    HFolk
    25 January 2018|
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    Response from Corinne705 | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry, I really do not know.
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    bethg415
    10 May 2017|
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    Response from Shanny C | Property representative |
    Yes, we do! Just call 805-540-5243
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    bgdaddy
    2 October 2015|
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    Response from Shanny C | Property representative |
    Hello, We offer burgers on our lunch menu and Sunday nights starting at 5pm is Build Your Own Burger night with many delicious toppings to choose from. We hope you can join us tonight!
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