Lido Restaurant & Lounge

"It's off-season, midweek and we were already turned away from another restaurant who had shut down their kitchen an hour early. The staff at Lido seated us even though it was getting late. Fantastic clam chowder and incredible spicy crab cakes. The Lobster bucatini was possibly the best pasta I've ever had and I've eaten all over Italy. The waitress asked us if we were celebrating anything and I said my mother was turning 86 next month. She surprised us at the end with amazing Creme brulee. We'll be back. HIGHLY recommend."

"This was such a lovely little date night spot. We haven’t gotten to eat here before, and it was worth the visit. The food was delicious. I got a white fish and my wife got a beet salad. They also had great bread for appetizers. Since we were celebrating our baby moon they also treated us to a crème brûlée!"

"Everytime We're in SLO we have dinner here at least one night. Delicious food, beautiful views and wonderful service! Thank you for the wonderful service and food. Will be back soon."

"We came back to Dolphin Bay & Lido. Their menu changed a lot! They kept some classics that were taken to the next level. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. Welcomed as soon as you walk in. Mojitos are still the best! There are so many things to compliment. I'm adding adding pics from the ribs NOW versus before. They were good before, but fall of the bone and smokey this time. We ended up with two orders! You could peel the meat off the bone that's how tender they were (BBQ Fan). Bloody Mary mix that is OUT OF THIS WORLD (I have no idea who thought it was too spicy, but this is California)! I don't like hot without flavor. They make their own mix and you can tell. The bartender let me sip it just in case. I could drink it just to drink over ice. It's the best mix I have ever had. Plus, she was able to make it into a Michelada instead. Maybe that's why it was too spicy for some? Vodka has its own zing. They still have the Lido burger, but the Smash burger was delicious. Pecorino fries are always a must have and the eggs Benedict. I tried the brunch and was pleasantly surprised by the bread pudding. It was pumpkin (no nuts or raisins yay) with a caramel sauce at the bottom. Again, ended up with two of those. One at brunch and took one to go. It reminded me of English toffee sticky pudding (my favorites). and I didn't get to taste the bread pudding. I can definitely see a change in the menu as well as the quality of how things are prepared. The portions are large so it's so easy to get full. But everything I tasted and drank was stellar! The staff is amazing and super friendly and accommodating. They go above and beyond here. Even if you don't stay at DB, come check out the bar, happy hour, brunch and food. They have a lot to choose from. Oh, random .. I almost forgot! For the kiddos. Try the chicken nuggets. Not frozen! Crispy freshly made nuggets. 5 star even for your kiddos! I love this place! You have to stop by, trust me, they have the best bar tenders and an exquisite menu!"

"Every. Single. Thing. We had to eat here was fantastic! We ate there for brunch & dinner for most of our 5 night stay at the Dolphin Bay Resort. Service was prompt (in spite of the fact that we never had reservations - this is potentially because we arrived on a Tue. in Oct.). Not only was the food amazing but the servers were great, too!"