Luna Red

Name: Luna Red
Address: 1023 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States, 93401
Telephone: (805) 540-5243
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

171 Reviews

$30 and under

International

Nourish your appetite with Luna Red’s tantalizing mix of tapas, European staples and global creations.
From house-cured duck prosciutto and local goat cheese, to tapas that include such gems as stuffed piquillo peppers or arancini balls, served with local mushrooms, leeks and a tomato jam— and those are just the starter plates. For an entrée, you’ll have a hard time deciding—we offer dishes from around the world such as Portuguese seafood stew with housemade chorizo or Korean style short ribs with housemade kimchee. We have something for every discerning palate. Each selection combines a perfect balance of flavors and represents a kaleidoscope of cuisines. Warm yourself. Delight in luna red.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
M-W 11:30am-9pm Thursday 11:30am-10pm Friday 11:30am-12am Saturday 10am-12am Sunday 10am-9pm Live music Sat/Sun 10-12pm Brunch Sat/Sun 10am-2pm Dinner served daily at 5pm
Phone number
(805) 540-5243
Website
http://www.lunaredslo.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Shaun Behrens
Private party facilities
The main dining room offers a warm and comfortable experience with window views of the outside creek. Perfect for group gatherings or an intimate meal for two.
Private party contact
Lillie Moore, events@novorestaurant.com: (805) 540-5243

Location
1023 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Area
San Luis Obispo
Cross Street
Monterey Street
Parking details
Public parking garage 2 blocks away
Entertainment
Live Music Thursday Nights 8:00-11:00 pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Hooked on a FeelingUS$16.00
four roses small batch bourbon, plum sake, honey syrup, orange and apple bitters
Clap of ThunderUS$15.00
rittenhouse rye, chai rum blend, crème de cacao, st. george coffee liqueur, mole bitters, black walnut bitters
SazeracUS$14.00
old forester rye, black pepper infused cognac, peychauds bitters, demerara, absinthe rinse
Forever ChangesUS$15.00
earl gray lavender infused gin, angostura bitters, amaro nonino, st. george coffee liqueur, vanilla demerara, walnut bitters, aztec chocolate bitters

Up

Tea TimeUS$14.00
earl grey lavender infused gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon cordial, lemon, egg white
Special HerbsUS$15.00
junipero gin, lillet blanc, dry vermouth, simple syrup, lime, basil, cilantro, jalapeno
SolaceUS$16.00
kubler swiss absinthe, rittenhouse rye, angostura bitters, orgeat, lemon
Pretty BoyUS$16.00
st. george terroir gin, amaro montenegro, chambord, tepache, lemon cordial, lemon, lime
Dram GoodUS$14.00
house pimento dram, 151 rum, bailey's, frangelico, cold brew

Tall

Cucumber CollinsUS$13.00
refind vodka, lemon cordial, lemon, fresh cucumber, mint
Birthday SuitUS$15.00
four roses bourbon, pomegranate liqueur, housemade crème de mûre, lemon cordial, sour citrus, ipa
No ResolutionsUS$15.00
tin city vodka, domaine canton ginger liqueur, crème de pêche, housemade crème de mûre, lemon, thyme, ginger beer

De Agave

Chiquilla Te QuieroUS$14.00
hibiscus infused blanco tequila, elderflower liqueur, agave, firewater bitters, fresh cucumber, tajín, lime
Tequila VerdeUS$13.00
cimarron blanco, agave, lime, cilantro, jalepeño, tajín rim
El ChuloUS$15.00
serrano infused la luna mezcal, ancho reyes verde, tepache, seasonal shrub, lime juice, charred rosemary
Smoke and HoneyUS$14.00
la luna mezcal, tepache, pink-peppercorn pineapple honey, lime
BomboncitoUS$14.00
cimarron blanco tequila, pajarote guava liqueur, chareau aloe liqueur, watermelon syrup, lime, mexican lager float, tajín rim

Touch of Tiki

Birds of ParadiseUS$15.00
house rum blend, campari, banana liqueur, tepache, ponche syrup, lime
Island State of MindUS$15.00
domaine canton ginger liqueur, house-rum blend, fernet branca, orgeat, tepache, lime, celery bitters
Caribou LouUS$14.00
house rum blend, 151 rum, tepache, coconut syrup, lime
Ken-Tiki DerbyUS$14.00
four roses bourbon, falernum, orgeat, seasonal shrub, orange bitters, lemon
Modal SoulUS$15.00
averna amaro, amaro nonino, tepache, orgeat, lemon, cucumber, mint, ginger beer
Chai Me DownUS$14.00
chai rum blend, st. george spiced liqueur, apricot liqueur, orgeat, vanilla demerara, lime

Punches & Pitchers

Sangria RojaUS$9.00
malbec, pisco, sour citrus, ginger beer, cranberry
- Serves 3US$24.00
Sangria RositaUS$13.00
cava, hibiscus infused tequila, pajarote tamarindo liqueur, watermelon syrup, sour citrus, mint
- Serves 3US$35.00
Fizzy Lifting DrinkUS$13.00
pink bubbles, vodka, passion fruit liqueur, watermelon syrup, sour citrus, mint
- Serves 3US$35.00

Housemade Sodas

Pomegranate Cucumber SodaUS$5.00
house grenadine, lemon, soda, cucumber, mint
Fall Shrub SodaUS$5.00
housemade seasonal shrub, lemon, soda, rosemary sprig
Grapefruit SodaUS$5.00
grapefuit-cinnamon syrup, grapefruit juice, lime juice, soda
Vanilla Cream SodaUS$5.00
house vanilla demerara, soda

Join Us for Happy Hour!

sunday - thursday 3pm - 6pm

Classic CocktailsUS$9.00
Bartender's RouletteUS$10.00
Sangria Roja, HH Red & White Wine, Draft BeerUS$6.00
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What 171 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience

Noise • Moderate

171 Reviews

BJ
BJDJ
San Francisco
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on 6 July 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good food, nice ambiance.....what else could you ask for!?!
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DBDVM
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 July 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
If you have little kids or are entertaining the steak and potatoes crowd, this is NOT the place for you. Luna Red is a great place for tapas - amazing cheese selection and fresh veggies - all locally grown and purchased. This is a fabulous date restaurant if you are looking for a place to have a drink and share some food. Be warned - Thursday nights and Friday nights in the summer you really need reservations since it is down town and there are a lot of activities going on.
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YukonKId
Jacksonville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 4 July 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We visit here every summer & I was disappointed when I realized we had been missing out on such a great restaurant the last couple of years. We had four tapas that were excellent. The waiter did an excellent job in advising us as well. We have a dear friend back home that has a Tapas restaurant & I kept sending him pictures & descriptions of what we were eating. Can't wait to go back & try some of the lamb dishes..The entire staff was very well in tune.
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msgjkg88
VIP
Central Coast
164 reviews
5.0
164 reviews
Dined on 26 June 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was out first visit and we will definitely be back. So many yummy choices! Definitely a place to go with more people so you can try more things. Loved every dish. Quality of food was amazing. Definitely go!
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Irelands32
Central Coast
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 June 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Obviously a well reviewed restaurant, Luna Red lived up to the positive reviews. My wife and I stuck with the tapas menu and were overwhelmingly satisfied. Service was exceptional and the ambiance quite pleasant. Definitely a SLO gem.
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luvfood
San Francisco
111 reviews
4.0
111 reviews
Dined on 19 June 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My husband &I ordered several tapas items. The shrimp adobo - great flavor, if you like coconut curry flavor you'll live this one. Our other favorites were wildboar ribs & pork belly. Lastly, lived the chorizo stuffed dates. The only item.that was average was the calamari. But maybe because the other tapas were amazing. Also, liked that you could order half glasses of wine.
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wedinehere
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 16 June 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really great meal at Luna Red. We had a large group and got to have some really tasty dishes. Calamari ail chili sauce was a favorite.
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AnissaH
Central Coast
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a great experience at Luna Red. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The food was really great as well. It was our first time dining there, and we will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 June 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I went to Luna Red during the Saturday night of our stay in San Luis Obispo. The outdoor dining looked very pleasant but they sat us inside, and in a corner though they were not busy inside. This became more frustrating when a couple came in and were given a larger table near us. Still we enjoyed the food very much. The small plates are great for sharing. The highlights were the cornbread and mac n' cheese. I only gave the service three stars because the food came out very slowly, which was disconcerting considering that it was not busy inside at all. What should have been a 1 hr 15 min meal took 2 hours. Our server was very pleasant though. Worth another try; they might have been short-staffed on that particular night.
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mopar
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 27 May 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I had my family in for Memorial Day and we decided to go out to dinner at the San Luis Obispo location. My reservation from several weeks prior asked for a table overlooking the creek but we didn't get one on the creek. Unfortunate. The tapas were very good but the service was slow and we decided to go elsewhere for the main course rather than stay. That too was unfortunate. The server was friendly and informative but not very available.
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Luna Red is rated 4.2 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.

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1023 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Additional information

Cross Street
Monterey Street
Area
San Luis Obispo
Hours of Operation
M-W 11:30am-9pm Thursday 11:30am-10pm Friday 11:30am-12am Saturday 10am-12am Sunday 10am-9pm Live music Sat/Sun 10-12pm Brunch Sat/Sun 10am-2pm Dinner served daily at 5pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public parking garage 2 blocks away
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Shaun Behrens
Entertainment
Live Music Thursday Nights 8:00-11:00 pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lunaredslo.com/
Phone number
(805) 540-5243
Private party facilities
The main dining room offers a warm and comfortable experience with window views of the outside creek. Perfect for group gatherings or an intimate meal for two.
Private party contact
Lillie Moore, events@novorestaurant.com: (805) 540-5243

Luna Red

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Bartender's Roulette

Bartender's Roulette

Stirred

Hooked on a FeelingUS$16.00

Clap of ThunderUS$15.00

SazeracUS$14.00

Forever ChangesUS$15.00

Up

Tea TimeUS$14.00

Special HerbsUS$15.00

SolaceUS$16.00

Pretty BoyUS$16.00

Dram GoodUS$14.00

Tall

Cucumber CollinsUS$13.00

Birthday SuitUS$15.00

No ResolutionsUS$15.00

De Agave

Chiquilla Te QuieroUS$14.00

Tequila VerdeUS$13.00

El ChuloUS$15.00

Smoke and HoneyUS$14.00

BomboncitoUS$14.00

Touch of Tiki

Birds of ParadiseUS$15.00

Island State of MindUS$15.00

Caribou LouUS$14.00

Ken-Tiki DerbyUS$14.00

Modal SoulUS$15.00

Chai Me DownUS$14.00

Punches & Pitchers

Sangria RojaUS$9.00

Sangria RositaUS$13.00

Fizzy Lifting DrinkUS$13.00

Housemade Sodas

Pomegranate Cucumber SodaUS$5.00

Fall Shrub SodaUS$5.00

Grapefruit SodaUS$5.00

Vanilla Cream SodaUS$5.00

Join Us for Happy Hour!

Classic CocktailsUS$9.00

Bartender's RouletteUS$10.00

Sangria Roja, HH Red & White Wine, Draft BeerUS$6.00

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