Bear & The Wren

Name: Bear & The Wren
Address: 570 Higuera St 2, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States, 93401
Telephone: (805) 439-0326
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

143 Reviews

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for craft beers

A kindly-crafted wood fired eatery combining modern style with an aged finish. Located at The Creamery Marketplace, tucked behind the intersection of Higuera and Nipomo Streets, we offer an experience unlike any other. Our open-concept kitchen boasts an impressive wood fired oven were we craft hand-made Neapolitan style pizzas to order. Soft lighting, low music, and a relaxed atmosphere can be found throughout our indoor dining space. Garage style doors roll up to reveal outdoor dining on our bricked patio where heaters warm up the cooler months and an upbeat, lively feeling resonates throughout the spring and summer seasons. Full service is available at the bar, seating is first come, first serve. We welcome you to join us for dinner, Tuesday-Saturday from 4-10pm.

Please Note: Our seating is a mix of tall tables with barstool style seating, as well as standard height tables with traditional chairs. Our outdoor patio also includes two large tables with bench style seating.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Sun 12:00–20:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(805) 439-0326
Website
http://bearandthewren.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
570 Higuera St 2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Area
San Luis Obispo
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Popular dishes

Caesar SaladUS$15.00
romaine, kale, pecorino, crouton, caesar dressing
Beet & Citrus SaladUS$16.00
goat cheese, red onion, mint, white balsamic vinaigrette
Little Gem SaladUS$15.00
pistachio, pecorino, radish, pistachio tarragon dressing
Winter CruditéUS$17.00
carrot, radish, braised lentils with pecorino, gremolata, capers, fried quinoa

From the Fire

PiadaUS$15.00
wood-fired flatbread served over ricotta, allium butter, scallion, black salt
BroccoliniUS$13.00
pistachio butter, pickled carrot ribbons, herbs
CauliflowerUS$14.00
romesco, chimichurri, plumped raisins, toasted almonds, garlic breadcrumbs, herbs
Roasted Root VegetablesUS$15.00
sweet potatoes, turnips, carrots, onions, pepitas, fried sage, pickled mustard seeds, honey dijon vinaigrette
MeatballsUS$15.00
wood-fired meatballs, marinara, pistachio pesto, pecorino, basil
Cast Iron ChiliUS$15.00
beef and bean chili, sour cream, diced onion, cheddar, cilantro (served with cornbread)

Pizza

Neapolitan or Detroit Style Crust

MargheritaUS$20.00
red sauce, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, pecorino
Ricotta & HoneyUS$23.00
mozzarella, red pepper flake, garlic confit, ricotta, hot honey
American ComfortUS$25.00
garlic white sauce, caramelized onion, american cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, garlic breadcrumbs (served with tomato soup for dipping, detroit style recommended)
The MediterraneanUS$23.00
mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, red onion, red bell peppers, spinach, pesto
Broccolini & SausageUS$23.00
garlic white sauce, smoked mozzarella, broccolini, fennel sausage, pecorino
Chicken PestoUS$25.00
garlic white sauce, smoked mozzarella, basil, chicken, sun dried tomatoes, pesto, garlic breadcrumbs
Frito Chili PieUS$24.00
beef and bean chili, mozzarella, diced onion, cheddar, frito chips, cilantro, sour cream
Bee StangUS$25.00
red sauce, mozzarella, spicy calabrese salami, basil, hot honey (detroit style includes ricotta)
Sausage & PepperoniUS$24.00
red sauce, mozzarella, fennel sausage, cup and char pepperoni, parsley (detroit style includes ricotta)

Something Sweet

Bananas FosterUS$10.00
caramelized bananas, beer caramel sauce, candied pecans, whipped cream, topped with ice cream, graham cracker crumb, caramel tuile
Funfetti Cast Iron CookieUS$10.00
topped with vanilla ice cream, white chocolate drizzle, sprinkles (please allow 15 mins)

What 143 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Hot spot
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Best Overall
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Best Food
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Best Service
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Best Value
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Innovative
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Good for groups
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Hot spot
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Neighbourhood gem
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Great for outdoor dining
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bear & The Wren offers a delightful experience with "delicious, upscale wood-fired pizzas" in both Neapolitan and Detroit styles. Patrons rave about their "amazing" meatballs and vibrant salads. The restaurant's "beautiful outdoor patio" and attentive service enhance its inviting atmosphere, making it a must-visit for pizza enthusiasts.

143 Reviews

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Martha
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was OUTSTANDING! We were greeted with a wonderful smile and the food was fantastic! We can’t wait for our next visit.
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Kristi
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and service was awesome! Our server was very busy but never showed it.
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Sayeh
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I have been to Bear and Wren countless times, always a huge fan. However the pizzas we ordered this time- the pumpkin pie and prosciutto pear were underwhelming, strange combinations of flavors, and oddly at the same time low in flavor. Pear & Prcuitto: The pears weren’t ripe and the entire pizza had the pungent taste of prosciutto only. The crust was also a tad undercooked. The meat was also fatty and for $23 for a pizza it was hard to digest. Pumpkin pie: I understand the concept they had going in their mind, however the execution was quite poor. The pumpkin base tasted like soup vs a sweet brown butter flavor. The sausage was - um too sausagy? Very pungent. And the mixture of cheese - goat, Gorgonzola, fontina, mozzarella, had my taste buds thoroughly confused. Couldn’t tell what was going on and if I wasn’t so hungry I would’ve gladly had them make something different for us.
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Ines
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Locale curato ed accogliente, prezzi alti quanti in tutta la zona. Pizza davvero buona ma le polpette erano piene di pepe e la focaccia che accompagnava era cruda. La pizza era davvero buona però.
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Janelle
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience was great! Food and service was excellent!
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Grant
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my engagement dinner with my fiancé, and the experience exceeded my expectations. the staff was so friendly and happy to welcome us, making the meal that much better. The food was outstanding, and overall great dining.
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Aileen
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food and service. If you appreciate both Napolitano and Detroit styles of pizza this is your spot!
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Christophe
Los Angeles
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pizzas were so bland. Disappointing for sure. Not a great rotation on the draft beers either. Oh well can’t win em all.
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Gary
VIP
San Francisco
110 reviews
5.0
110 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great pizza and really good mushroom appetizer. Also tried the meatballs which were delicious.
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Brian
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic pizza! Tasted great cold the next day for breakfast.
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FAQs

Bear & The Wren offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 439-0326.

Bear & The Wren is rated 4.7 stars by 143 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

570 Higuera St 2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
San Luis Obispo
Hours of Operation
Sun 12:00–20:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 16:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://bearandthewren.com/
Phone number
(805) 439-0326

Bear & The Wren

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Mushroom

BBQ Chicken

Margherita

Fresh Starts

Caesar SaladUS$15.00

Beet & Citrus SaladUS$16.00

Little Gem SaladUS$15.00

Winter CruditéUS$17.00

From the Fire

PiadaUS$15.00

BroccoliniUS$13.00

CauliflowerUS$14.00

Roasted Root VegetablesUS$15.00

MeatballsUS$15.00

Cast Iron ChiliUS$15.00

Pizza

MargheritaUS$20.00

Ricotta & HoneyUS$23.00

American ComfortUS$25.00

The MediterraneanUS$23.00

Broccolini & SausageUS$23.00

Chicken PestoUS$25.00

Frito Chili PieUS$24.00

Bee StangUS$25.00

Sausage & PepperoniUS$24.00

Something Sweet

Bananas FosterUS$10.00

Funfetti Cast Iron CookieUS$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bear & The Wren offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bear & The Wren restaurant rated?

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Dining areas

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