The Oak Grill 1119 Garden Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

"I have not had food like this in a long time. Everything was spot on! The steak was perfect, juicy and at the perfect temp. The hummus was so flavorful. I also got a margarita pizza that got me full mast! No joke, this food was so good I would take a bullet for the chef! Compliments to him! The staff seemed like family. Very nice and professional. Fortunately for me, I was seated next to the hotel management team who were very nice and down to earth people. I will definitely be back so I can try some more masterfully crafted menu!! If you’re in SLO, you would be wrong if you didn’t eat here."

"I ordered the rib eye and about half of it was inedible. It took a long time for the waitress to get to us, then the food took a long time. Not sure about all the other food but I'm going posting based on my own experience."

"Our family in SLO made reservations for a Christmas Eve dinner here. We were greeted and seated very promptly. Our server Lauren was friendly and had some great jokes for the whole table. Her recommendations on cocktails were spot on. Service her overall was quick and attentive throughout the whole meal. Ambiance in the space is bright with a minimalist touch. Walking through into the lobby is pretty cool and the hotel design maintains a sense of cohesion to the restaurant as well. We had the crab cake, Ceasar salad. Ceasar salad was good but dressing was more like Mayo than dressing. Crab cake has some heat and great flavors. The empanadas were fantastic and the shorter rib just melted in your mouth. But the real winner was the fried chicken. The portion was huge, the biscuit was gigantic and the seasoning was spot on in the entire dish. Will absolutely be back to Brasserie SLO"

"I really wanted to love Brasserie SLO. It's attached to Hotel Cerro, with the entrance and outdoor seating on the lovely, walkable Garden Street in downtown SLO. We arrived early for our dinner reservation, and we were warmly welcomed by the host and the bartender. The restaurant is beautifully designed inside, open and lively. We had drinks at the bar, and the bartender was fabulous and engaging. There's a great cocktail list. While the wine list was very short, there were good selections. However, once we were seated for dinner, we waited 15 minutes to be acknowledged, and about 25 minutes for our drinks to arrive. Our server was friendly, but we had been there over an hour by the time the first salad was served. Service aside, I had my eye on the fried chicken, but was informed that the chef who makes that dish is out tonight, and the working chef wasn't able to make it correctly, and was recommended to order the roasted chicken, which ended up being overcooked. We also ordered the Cioppino (delicious) and a 16-oz Ribeye (undercooked, gristley). Overall, for the price, the food quality and service were disappointing. We were there on a Friday night, so that could have been part of the problem. Also, note that the menu on the website is not the current menu in the restaurant."

"I had the pleasure of dining at Brasserie SLO, an eatery located in downtown San Luis Obispo and attached to The Hotel Cerro. Walking in I was struck by the restaurant's unique architecture, which features a mix of brick, glass, steel, and lighting. It's a very cool space that sets the scene for a memorable dining experience. Our waitress greeted us with a warm smile and was very friendly and helpful throughout our meal. The menu offered a great selection of dishes, ranging from classic breakfast items to more unique fare like breakfast pizza. The service was quick and efficient, and our food arrived in a timely manner. I'll certainly be back with my friends and family to try more of the menu!"