looking for a memorable dinner in san luis obispo? i visited here for a beercation and since man cannot live on beer alone, i knew i would have to take a break to eat. a person who makes a living promoting this beautiful city selected many great places for me to dine during my visit, and among her many excellent choices was novo restaurant in downtown.
novo restaurant serves lunch, brunch, and dinner. i visited here in the evening and was immediately attracted to the ambiance of this establishment. the dim lighting, outdoor patio, and creekside accommodations provide a romantic vibe, perfect for an intimate meal. they emphasize the use of locally- grown and raised food, too, so you know what you get at novo restaurant is going to be fresh and delicious.
this downtown restaurant serves seafood, chicken, duck, quail, beef, etc., plus salads, appetizers, and desserts. they start you off with bread- which i believe is served to all- just moments after you arrive. this was enough to get me started so i passed on the appetizer menu and went straight for the main course. i loved the sound of so many items on the menu, but ultimately went with the roasted free range chicken breast. this delectable meal is served with french lentils, honeyed root vegetables, and arugula with a meyer lemon sauce and chive oil topping for the chicken. to say this is agoodmeal would be the understatement of the day! the preparation, the presentation, the flavor, the seasoning, and everything else represent the textbook definition of perfection on a plate and i commented out loud several times about how amazing it truly was.
my main meal and the bread were more than enough to leave me feeling full and satisfied, but when i heard about the desserts, i decided i had to find room for more. and it was one of the best decisions i have ever made, because the vanilla bean crème brulee was absolutely decadent. creamy, naturally delicious, and topped with berries, it was toogoodto be true and made for the perfect end to an unforgettable meal.
california is a great place to visit for natural scenery and is well- known for the hundreds of breweries located across the state. novo restaurant proves that the golden state is also an excellent place for memorable dining and it was easily one of the highlights of my visit. check it out, dine on the patio, and soak up the ambiance and excellent cuisine at this downtown landmark.