Ox and Anchor - San Luis Obispo (CA)

4 /5 Scott Schwalbach: It doesn’t give a fine dining vibe, as the decor is rather simple, the bench seat by the kitchen is like sitting in a diner. But the steak…. OMG it was fantastic. Cooked to a perfect medium rare, seared and seasoned to the delight of my taste buds, there was nothing to complain about. The duck was crispy and juicy and the whole meal was one of the best I’ve ever had.

5 /5 Jeff Kim: This place was insanely good. The service and food is the best in SLO. Came here for my anniversary last night and the waiter knew it was before we even sat down and congratulated us. We ordered the crab cakes, oysters, and pork dumplings as starters and they were phenomenal. Highly recommend the dumplings, it’s a great shareable item and they are perfectly steamed over a delicious soy vinegar sauce. The crab cake was also delicious and they masked their own tartar sauce. For entre I had the hanger steak and my wife had the filet. The tray of complementary sauces was a great touch. The red wine reduction sauce was my favorite. Packed with flavor and it’s so delicious I could drink it. Lastly, they gave us warm towels to freshen up before dessert which was so delightful and they smelled like toasted almonds. The dinner was fantastic and the service was outstanding. Will be back!

5 /5 Jessica Alexander: Perfectly cooked steaks as recommended by our awesome server, Marcus. I also enjoyed the lemon cheesecake. Thanks for making our holiday dinner celebration special guys.

5 /5 Gigi Spiro: What a wonderful experience. We are from out of town staying next door at the SLO Hotel for our anniversary. We noted on our reservation that it was our anniversary. They made us truly feel special. We got complementary champagne and a coursed dinner, and a complementary dessert: everything was delicious, the service was exceptional, and we were kinda floored for the consideration. I’m gluten free and they made sure I would be safe. We both got the filet and shared the potatoes. One of the best fillets I’ve had—I think it was the seasoning. I have to say, this is my first stay at SLO and between the SLO hotel and this restaurant, we are really happy with how valued everyone makes us feel. Here is our complimentary mud pie dessert!

5 /5 Jessica Bronner: Our experience at Ox and Anker was nothing short of exceptional. The food was phenomenal—every course was prepared with incredible flavor, attention to detail, and presentation that showed true craftsmanship. Just as impressive was the customer service, which went above and beyond. The staff was warm, attentive, and made us feel genuinely valued, taking care of us in ways that far exceeded our expectations. We ended up spending nearly three hours at the table, not because we had to, but because we wanted to—savoring both the meal and the atmosphere without ever feeling rushed. Overall an unforgettable dining experience. We look forward to celebrating with them again .