The Libertine Pub in Morro Bay has a divey atmosphere, house-brewed sours, and a solid bar menu.

SLO Donut Co. in San Luis Obispo always has a line in the mornings, and for a good reason: their excellent donuts.

The Grill at Cass House is an almost entirely outdoor spot in Cayucos with a fantastic farm-to-table menu and a beachside setting.

Sidecar is a low-key cocktail bar in San Luis Obispo, and a nice spot to escape the Cal Poly fake ID crowd.

San Luis Obispo’s High St. Deli is a local hangout with a great day drinking-friendly patio and huge, well-made sandwiches.

Scout Coffee is our favorite coffee shop in San Luis Obispo, and they serve great pastries as well.

Splash Cafe in Pismo Beach is a PCH institution serving very good clam chowder in bread bowls.

For some great farm-to-table-ish food in San Luis Obispo's Higuera Street, head to Foremost Wine Co.

In a town with a lot of excellent BBQ, Old San Luis BBQ has the best barbecue in San Luis Obispo.

Jocko's is a steakhouse/diner in Nipomo that's an absolute must-stop when you're travelling the 101.

Skip the food at Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, and go straight for the martinis at the all-pink Silver Bar in this iconic hotel.

Ember in Arroyo Grande has an excellent patio, fantastic Californian food, and is one of the most exciting places to eat on the Central Coast.