Firestone Grill

I think you’ll agree 1000% here. Firestone is a well-known and popular restaurant. There is usually a long queue in downtown SLO but it is worth the wait. The tri-tip sandwich is the signature item of this place. If you go here you must have this item and you can’t miss out on it. Because you should try it at least once. My husband and I like the half rack of ribs combo. It’s delicious and very satisfying. Their salads are great too with large portions. The lettuce is crispy and recently harvested which is so fresh. The best part is that this restaurant is inexpensive with excellent quality food. The crew is very friendly and helpful. The feeling of ambiance is nice with a leisurely and relaxing atmosphere that is very enjoyable.

It’s a good value for money place but the food is not amazing on the grand scheme of things. The pork ribs were fairly good but not as tender and the meat was not easily separating from the bone. The ribs definitely should have been cooked for longer. The taste was close to the plain ribs though if you take the sauce on the side which allows you to enjoy the mean flavour. The Caesar salad was a good side and the portion was large. The prices are lower than in a nicer barbecue place. The service was okay but borderline rude at the counter. This place works a bit later than some other places so it definitely has a competitive advantage. I can recommend it if you are on a budget or are super hungry and don’t mind a bit simpler food - the value for money is really good

This is a lively place. It's busy, but it was easy to find a table. Also, don't let long line(s) fool you. It actually moves very quickly. The food is great, and the service was fantastic. We ordered The Pig (pulled pork sandwich) and The Jalapeño Burger. Both were very tasty and delicious. The basket of onion rings is more than enough for two to share. There are plenty of sports to watch and the bar is great. We'll definitely be coming back when we travel through SLO.

Fun spot with a lively vibe and big portions. We tried the tri-tip sandwich and the pork rib meal—both had great smoky flavor but were a bit on the dry side. Not a dealbreaker, but worth noting. The highlights were the giant basket of fries and onion rings—crispy, hot, and perfect for sharing. The Southwestern and Tri-Tip Cobb salads were also fresh, large portioned, and satisfying. Service was fast despite the long line, and the outdoor seating made for a nice, relaxed experience. Still a great stop if you’re in SLO and craving BBQ, just don’t expect melt-in-your-mouth meats every time.

It is supper amazing. The food tasted great and I would recommend going. The best thing Is the try tip sandwich. It is a bit pricey but definitely worth it. You also get a lot of frys in the fry basket. The inside is filed with sports memorabilia. The out side has shaded seating and wooden tables on the inside. I would recommend going.

Quirky American food. That’s all. First, the negatives. This might be a personal thing, but I do not enjoy the atmosphere of this place at all. It was way too hectic, with disorganized lines and almost no open tables. The ordering system, the seating arrangements, the dishes and utensils, the lack of cleanliness and comfort, it all felt reminiscent of a cafeteria rather than a restaurant. Even with my disdain for the chaotic atmosphere, I enjoyed the food. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a hot dog done this way. Nothing to write home about, but it’s worth trying if you are truly interested. The price is also good. This place seems to be so popular for a reason. Overall, I think Firestone was a one-time thing for my vacation in SLO, and I hope it stays that way. 3/5.

Extremely quick, solid food, huge portions and great location. The sides were phenomenal and way bigger than expected. Great fries/slaw. Chicken sandwich was a bit lacking

Food is always good, service is quick & the place is always busy. The outside area is huge, covered & has heaters. Inside is loud with order numbers being announced over a loud pa system. It interrupts conversation constantly. We eat here quite frequently and always have a great meal.

Firestone Grill is always a must stop if you catch yourself in SLO. The tri tip sandwiches is one of their best sellers and for good reason, the meat is tender and the Bbq sauce is delicious and their fries are well seasoned. Not pictured but would also recommend the onion rings! Firestone has recently renovated their space so now they have a spacious covered outdoor seating area equipped with fans and heaters!

Still messy. Bathrooms have no soap. Urine all over the floor. Both bathrooms. Tampons on the floor. Still same two clowns working here from 2011. Still stack bowls/dressings ect on top of your food. Bussers just wipe all sh*t off of table on to seats. Someone should actually train them? If they are trained, anyone for that matter, zero supervision. Someone should fire worker who works in back corner of kitchen with backwards hat. He ain't working, but he's working on looking at customers tough. Owner should get ownership taken away.

I was going to another brunch place when I saw this place and the amount of people dining outside and thought I would check it out instead, and I'm glad I did! It's a pretty huge place with outside and inside dining areas with big tables. I got the cobb salad in small and it was such a huge portion! I'm from Bay Area so i was definitely surprised. I got the tri tip and there was a lot of meat provided too, and so good. It tasted so fresh and loved the blue cheese mixed into it. I also tried some of the tri tip sandwich and honestly I don't really get the hype. It was pretty heavy with no other toppings than the meat and it seemed pretty basic. I actually liked the meat in the salad instead! The food came out pretty quick and was able to find a table quick as well. It's nice to eat outside and view the street!

Had our annual trip to Firestone while moving our Mustang between residences. The place was busy but as usual, the line moved fast and the food came out faster. We ordered the excellent tri tip sandwich, a pulled pork sando, the 7 rib meal, and a basket of their thin fries. Food was great, bbq sauce is sweet and tangy, and prices are a bargain. The tri tip is so moist and tender! Only con: they need bigger napkins . This is a must try in SLO.

I wanted to see what the trị tip sandwich hype was about visiting slo. This place was packed so I was hyped!!!! There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I loved how the service was quick and the food came out super fast. One tri tip sandwich is around $18 and you can ask for unlimited sauces which is nice. I would say the sandwich was overhyped in my opinion. The tri tip is definitely tender and I enjoyed it a lot but the overall sandwich was just okay. The bread I tasted like a baguette bread (banh mi bread??) and I wish they put coleslaw in it or sauce or something. Overall, maybe will be back to try other menu items and give this tri tip sando another chance.

We're all creatures of habit.... My partner and I go up to SLO typically once a year and when we do, we always stop at Firestone Grill. Nothing changes from year to year...our order is the same...two tri-tip sandwiches and a basket of onion rings. Always delicious! Firestone Grill is busy but it's a fast-casual place, so you're never waiting long. Service is quick and friendly. See you next year!

Fun spot with a lively vibe and big portions. We tried the tri-tip sandwich and the pork rib meal--both had great smoky flavor but were a bit on the dry side. Not a dealbreaker, but worth noting. The highlights were the giant basket of fries and onion rings--crispy, hot, and perfect for sharing. The Southwestern and Tri-Tip Cobb salads were also fresh, large portioned, and satisfying. Service was fast despite the long line, and the outdoor seating made for a nice, relaxed experience. Still a great stop if you're in SLO and craving BBQ, just don't expect melt-in-your-mouth meats every time.

Quality/Quantity - Another MUST visit when in SLO. We are creatures of habit! Simple menu done well! We always get a Southwestern Salad (too bad my daughter dropped it...) and our usual Tri Tip Sandwich with fries. As usual, all the food was good. We actually took this to-go as we got here just before they closed. Also available: Happy Hour Mondays through Friday from 2pm-6pm. Again, another crazy busy time. Atmosphere - Open kitchen with a huge team. Self-service soda fountain. Full bar, beer, wine, and cocktails. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating today, but again we arrived right before they closed. In the past we had to stand behind people that we felt were going to leave soon to get a seat. Events - See picture. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm or 10pm. See picture, Yelp, or their website. Service - This is the most organized I HAVE ever seen them; GREAT job! Literally, right after we paid, our order was ready. Just had to turn around towards the kitchen. In the past, we have waited in line up to an hour just to order and then another hour to get our food. Okay, I am exaggerating a little; lol. Price - $35. Expensive, but worth it. For both quality and all the positive memories it brought back. Even more expensive today as my daughter dropped our salad to the point where we were not able to salvage it. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 1984, I did not know you had 4 locations! Also congrats on your success at this location since 1995. Firestone comes from the name after the tire company, not the beer (from Paso Robles). So good to see it all stay in the family.

Came for a beer after lunch. This place is pretty cool. It's a restaurant with a pretty big seating area outside. There's also indoor seating as well as a bar area. I think you order and then they call your number when your food was ready. Didn't have a meal but whatever people were carrying did looked really nice. Bar does have a good selection of beer on tap. It's a full bar so whatever you want I'm sure they can make it. They also have a water station to help yourself where the fountain drinks area was.

A friend of ours recommended this spot when we passed through SLO and it did not disappoint! My boyfriend and I were on a road trip south and needed to eat lunch. This spot is located on a busy street so parking is a bit tough. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating, perfect if you brought a dog like we did. Luckily we went at open and it wasn't busy. The employees were nice and quick. We ordered the tri tip sandwich and tri tip salad. The food came out quickly! The tri tip was flavorful, but we thought the sandwich was a bit dry. I really liked the salad, I just wish I got it without bacon. The fries were also super good!!!

Average food, not sure why it is so highly rated Food came out quick but the food arrived cold. Ribs themselves were average, garlic bread was not garlicky and the beans were extremely sweet :( I certainly did not expect the beans to be sweet too. I would say it was more like a sweet chili as it also has some kind of meat in it. The outdoor seating was actually quite nice on a chilly night it was still cozy and warm. It's an extremely busy restaurant but it doesn't take long to get your food. Looks like a local favorite!

Made a quick pit stop in downtown SLO to grab a bite to eat and I made my way into Firestone Grill. There is a ton of seating inside and outside. You have to order up at the register and then wait for them to call your name. I will say that the entire time you are dining in, they are announcing (on a microphone) all the food orders that are ready. This is probably due to the spread out seating. It is by no means a quiet place, so I don't recommend it if you're thinking of meeting up with friends or family I ordered the veggie sandwich, a side of fries, and a sparkling water. The sandwich was okay. The cheese is melted and bread is not toasted. The side order of fries is massive and shareable. They are delicious and have a good seasoning on them that made them super addicting. In total, I paid just over $17 for my order. If you're a local, I recommend this place for a quick bite for lunch, and if you're visiting the area for the first time, I would pick someplace else.

Get Off My Lawn..... Friends in our development in Nipomo organized an outing to "Art After Dark"...where some galleries in San Luis Obispo encourage people to visit the first Friday of each month...and we needed a restaurant for an early dinner. The Firestone Grill was chosen. - Overall: 3 - Location: 5 - Exterior: 3 - Ambiance: 0 - Menu: 3 - Food Quality: 3 - Food Portion: 5 - Service: 3 - Price and Value: 5 - Parking: 3 - Bathroom: 2 Pros: - Location: Central. At the corner of Higuera and Osos toward the eastern part of downtown. - Menu: Better than expected. It's known as a BBQ place, but there were a few things for people who don't wish to be buried in meat. - Food: Big portions of okay food. I had a large size of the Firestone Salad ($11.95) with Lettuce, red onions, red peppers, tomatoes, feta cheese and pine nuts. Much more an entree than appetizer. My wife had a Garden Burger ($12.95) with lettuce, tomato, onion, sprouts, mayo, sauce & Jack Cheese on a wheat bun. She barely finished it. - Price and Value: Lots of food for a good price. No wonder they were packed at 430 PM - Parking: You'll need to walk a few blocks from anywhere you park legally. Cons: - Exterior: Functional. Most off what you see from the street is a large patio with lots of cement. - Ambiance: It depends if you want to hear yourself think and how much you like cement. The inside is big with booming sounds from every wall...plus the floor and ceiling. Numbers for each order are called out like in a game of Bingo - except the level is meant to "wake up the dead". TV's on all the walls blast various sports. People yell to be heard. The acoustics are like jail. The outside patio isn't much better. Everything is concrete...tables, benches and the floor. The booming Bingo numbers bounced off our heads and probably the cars passing by. A full scale assault. - Service: You place an order and wait for the boom box. While waiting, I ordered 2 draft beers ($4 for 12 ounces). You go to the huge bar and try to catch someone's attention. The first person - a guy - was either busy or didn't want to take my order. Five minutes later, a nice young woman helped. - Bathroom: Try to hold it in. What happens to all those liquids served with hordes of food? It's dark, damp and dingy. At least they had one. At the risk of sounding like the crabby guy in a rocking chair on his front porch who yells "get off my lawn" to the neighborhood kids.....the Firestone Grill is perfect for mounds of everything at cheap prices - when nothing else matters.

I've come through here a few times but just now getting to writing a review. Love this place and every time I come through I have a friend recommend. A staple of SLO so the line is not short, but it moves very quick! Everything on the menu is good, but they are especially known for the tri tip sandwich and fries. Price is very fair and the vibes in downtown SLO are top notch, especially Thursday when the farmers market is going on. Seating inside and outside is sometimes tough to find a seat so would recommend someone in your group hawk a table while others order in line

Male Hispanic cashier guy taking my order was rude, pretended he didn't hear me. Asked for two unsalted Pattie's, for our dogs ( they have sold me these in the past no problem)...dude says he can't sell me those and needs to sell me a full burger, I tell him I've order them before no issues, cashier girl next to him comes over and is showing him, but he still doesn't care and I'm just like fine. Pay and tried to find a manager and didn't find one. Food was good but service is sh*t.

High quality establishment. Customer service is top notch. Sports bar atmosphere with amazing food, friendly staff, and experienced bar tenders. Thanks again!

The Wife and I visited The Kid in SanFran and on the way home we planned to stop in Paso for a couple nights. Yes, the SanFran and Paso were used to give this review a kind of DB vibe. Anyhoo, heading down we blew past Paso, on purpose, so we could hit The Firestone Grill around peak lunch time to find a packed restaurant & patio, and a line out to the street. Timed it perfectly. No matter, we knew what was in store for us and even though I am a xenophone and hate crowds I pushed all that aside to wait for... well I'll tell you in a bit. Parking is easy right down the street in a large parking garage. We waddled from the parking to join the line with the other anxious bastards with drool visible, as the smell of smoking tri-tip filled the air. Know what Tri-Tip is? Well don't show your east coast roots by saying "No". Mostly known on the west coast, tri-tip is a California Central Coast staple. It's cut from the lower sirloin, is shaped like a triangle (thus the tri) and for me is frustratingly hard to cook. For some reason it can go from medium rare to overdone coal in seconds. Smoking is a good way to ease it to sweet perfectness. But Firestone cooks theirs over open flame grills using oak from the local area. Low and slow to control the cooking and then finished with a quick sear. Don't blink, since the line moves quickly. You better know what you want when you order or the crowd behind will grab you and toss you out the door. Trying not to screw up the order and get tossed, I nervously ordered two tri-tip sandwiches, a basket of fries and drinks. Whew, made it without stuttering. With my order number and drink cups, I pushed upstream against the mob and made my way to the soda fountain to fill up. With a cup of yucky diet Pepsi, I continued my journey to find a table on the patio. Yes, I prefer diet Coke 'cause it's just better. Have you ever heard someone order a diet Pepsi and the waitress says "is diet Coke OK?" No you haven't. Ok, I spotted an open table but in my peripheral vision I could see another group shuffling toward the same destination. All of a sudden, they sent their 10 year old to run through the throngs of people and dive on the table like he was an invading country seizing another's land. Dang it! But wait, looky there, people were getting up at a NICER table in a NICER spot with some sun and a view. HA, little Napoleon, I got a better spot! I stuck my tongue out at him as I gloated over my freshly seized territory. Showed him. The Wife returned from her seven hour adventure in the ladies bathroom line and just then our number was called. I leapt into action and again pushed my way through the gaggle of people and picked up our tray of delight. Grabbed some napkins, utencils and condiments and like an athlete holding a trophy I paraded past all of the minions awaiting their call. All jeally as heck! It was a beautiful sight to see. As I took pictures for this review, I was tearing up staring at the wonder in front of us. I felt like Ralphy's father gazing at his Major Award as he pulled the chain to light it up. Started with the fries, as one should always do so that you max out their hotness and crunchiness. OMG, these are wonderfully seasoned, nicely cooked fries. I could not stop eating them. Some ranch on the side peaked the perfection of this tasty treat. The giant bowl they were in did not seem to empty out no matter how many handfuls I grabbed. Delish! Finally I stopped shoving fries into my pie hole and focused on the magnificent sandwich in front of me. The bread is soft and fresh and has a butter/garlic spread applied before toasting it a bit. The thinly sliced beef is perfectly seasoned and grilled, and I have heard you get about 8 ounces. That's half a pound! The BBQ sauce was portioned to add flavor but not overpower the beef or the bread. The sauce is sweet and tangy and made in house. I'm usually more of a spicy BBQ sauce kinda guy, but this sauce nails it and I would not change a thing. DAMN, this is a great sandwich. Do they have other choices for lunch? Yes, but why are you asking such a stupid question? If you still want to know then move on, we can't be friends. You should go here as soon as you can and get a tri-tip sandy and fries. Don't bother reading the rest of this review, just get up and go. Now. You still here? OK, well see if I give you any more advice in the future... We will try to stop here any time we are in the area. I heard there are other Firestone locations and I wonder if they are as good as the OG. If so, I would like to request they open another one in SoCal as I would like to experience this more than a couple times a year. Go. Eat Well. HAVE FUN!

For thise veggie lovers out there, hands down veggie avocado is my favorite @ firestones. I'd normally get the tri-tip sandwich, but when you're on a diet or detox week, sometimes you're just craving a vegetarian option and this is the best and convenient choice from the restaurant. I ordered take out from the online portal and it took 10 minutes for the restaurant to prepare: service was quick and easy. I would have stayed at the restaurant (it looks so much nicer after the renovation). You should def stop by for a visit while you're in SLO and sit outside in the patio if the weather is nice out.

We Just Ate An Awesome Meal And Are Full And Happy..!! I Ordered The Pig..!!! A Pulled Pork Sandwich And A Large Order Of Fries, My Fiancée Ordered The Cheese Burger, My Daughter Ordered The Tri Tip Sandwich. We All Enjoyed What We Ordered And My Dog SANCHITO Loves My Pulled Pork..!!! Lots Of People And Pet Friendly..!!

I'm gonna be straight up, California really doesn't do BBQ that well, but the one area they shine is Tri-tip. And nobody does tri-tip like Firestone Grill! Firestone has a great overall vibe, very storied and a mainstay for local San Luis Obispo haunts. Classic diner feel with a simple menu but a lot of options to customize. The service was super friendly and helpful. Food came out pretty quick and the servers were attentive. The tri-tip was melt in your mouth and everything was super flavorful. I ordered maybe the strangest loaded tri-tip sandwich that day (toppings just spilling everywhere) and man oh man did it pay off. Only consequence was the aggressive need to nap after. 10/10 recommend!

I tried my first Tri-Tip sandwich at Firestone, and it was really good! I was impressed by the portion of meat in the sandwich as well as the fries. The meat was nice and tender, and the bbq sauce added more flavor. I also really enjoyed the spice that they had on the fries, and there were plenty of fries to split amongst four people. The service was nice and really quick. It was surprisingly busy on a random Thursday evening, but there was thankfully no line when I went. It seems like a great place to go to get good food while watching sports too.

As someone who went to school at Fresno State I am no stranger to the amazing trip tip of Firestone Grill locations. This was my first time at SLO location and it did not disappoint. Now typically I am a trip tip sandwich purist just meant and bread and sauce, however decided to spice these up this time and add lettuce, tomatoes, and blue cheese. It was DELICIOUS ! You should try it if you like a black and blue burger from anywhere else you will enjoy this. Also the onion rings were fire, you can skip the Caesar salad lol

When you first get there, the line will always be long. We almost left when a gentleman in front of us says it's quick and worth it. This place works fast and the line moves quick. The staff has a really good system getting people in and out. It's a sports restaurant, so there are several screens playing sports making it very loud. The food did not disappoint. The tri tip sandwich was good and the basket of fries was a large. Burger was juicy and appreciated the fresh tomato, lettuce and onion. My spicy chicken sandwich was not spicy but still good. I wish it had a little more heat. Overall, a great place and we will be back.

We drove up to Monterey on Saturday and decided to stop for lunch in San Luis Obispo. We wanted someplace easy but not totally random, and were happy to find Firestone Grill, a casual barbecue joint with thousands of reviews. We were a little worried when we pulled up and saw the line, then had to drive another couple blocks to find parking. Thankfully, the line moved lightning fast. Firestone is a well-staffed operation, with lots of people on the registers and in the kitchen, where you can watch them carve up meat and assemble sandwiches (good entertainment if you have a restless two-year-old, though it didn't quite compete with the multiple ceiling fans). Service was pleasant and remarkably fast. Our number came up before my husband had time to grab his beer at the bar, a short but separate errand. I wasn't partaking this time, but I always appreciate a kid-friendly joint with draft beer and cocktails. Firestone Grill is huge, with enough seating that none of the hundreds of people who shared our lunch hour seemed to have trouble finding a table. The interior had a sports bar vibe, while the covered patio was more functional, gigantic and packed with the kind of heavy, easy-to-wipe-down tables and benches you might find at a public park. We claimed one for our party of six, including two grandparents and two small children. Lunch was reasonably relaxing, all things considered. We didn't even have to bus our own table--a staff member came and took over as soon as he saw us start to clean up. The food was great. Firestone is known for its tri-tip so that's what I got, a tri-tip sandwich with a side of pickled jalapeños. This was simple and delicious, just sliced tri-tip and BBQ sauce on a French roll. The beef was tender and savory, the roll soft and crusty. I could've used more BBQ sauce and thought it was strange that there was none available (there were squeeze bottles of ketchup on every table, but no extra BBQ sauce to be found), but the sandwich didn't lack in flavor, especially with those jalapeños. We got a basket of fries for the table, and it was enormous and also quite tasty. My kids enjoyed their chicken strips and grilled cheese. I tried both and can see why they liked them. Firestone Grill appears to be popular with students, tourists, and pretty much everyone else living in or passing through San Luis Obispo. I'm glad we didn't let the long line deter us. This was a very satisfying lunch, and I'd love to go back next time I'm in town.

A classic restaurant in SLO serving tri-tip sandwiches, pork ribs, salads, and the best fries...and can't forget the bbq and ranch sauce. The line is long but food comes out super quick, and you order drinks at the bar. The tri-tip sandwich is smoky, hearty and filed with meat - dip in BBQ sauce! The Cobb salad with meat is perfect for sharing (with vinaigrette). The onion rings and French fries are fried to perfectionnn...! We loved visiting downtown SLO and enjoyed our dinner.

Yes! another bbq place I can recommend. lightning fast service. delicious food! they have a big place indoor and outdoor, pet friendly too.

I think this place is more of a 4.5 star kind of place. The tri-tip sandwich was delicious. There wasn't much options in the kids menu. I didn't realize you can get half fries, half chicken strips till they mentioned it. It was perfect because the small serving of fries would have been too much. This was just right and perfect for my daughter. Thankfully the line moved fast and orders came pretty fast too. There was plenty of seating. Parking can be hard to find. If I'm back in the area, I definitely would hit this place up again.

I love their tri tip sandwich, each time I am passing by SLO, I will stop by to grab tri tip sandwich to go. The rare occasion that I dine in, this place is always packed so inside seating may be difflicult, they have some seating outside in front of the restaurant, which is first come first serve, its nice to eat out the sandwich and people watch.

It's all about that Tri-Tip sandwich and that BBQ sauce! It was a match made in heaven. Fast and friendly service and nostalgic vibe makes me a big fan of this place. Great food and yummy experience!

I mean, the tri tip sandwich is good, it's consistent. However....the servers are not friendly, just want you to modeling and unwelcoming. We do t live around here so we were disappointed to have been unwelcomed. We would not recommend.

I decided to check this place out during Veterans Day weekend for late-night dinner during my road trip. It seemed like a popular place, so I decided to go here for a quick meal. There was no wait when I went here on a Saturday around 8:20pm and they have both indoor and outdoor seating which are both well lit. We ordered the Monster Burger and the Firebird Sandwich. Both the burgers we got are HUGE! The Monster Burger was super juicy with fresh veggies in it. The Firebird is basically a crispy chicken sandwich with a small kick of spice to it. These burgers really are mouthwatering and might be my new favorite burger place! Ok, now enough about the taste of the burgers, something I wasn't a huge fan of was their lack of variety for sandwiches. I wish they would have turkey sandwiches here, but sadly they don't so I had to get a different sandwich. The sandwich I got was still good though! I'd recommend this place! Everything we got was good and I loved how much seating there is! It's a great place if you want to eat a big burger and they have a lot of salad options too. However, if you're looking for a simple sandwich, then I wouldn't recommend this place for that.

Ten out of ten experience as always. Went at lunch time and the workers are so fast, there is barely a wait. Tri tip sandwich is the fan fave. Super tender and smothered in bbq sauce on a buttery French roll. A must when you are in SLO

We all ordered the tri tip sandwich with fries and onion rings. First side note: I loved that they has a diet Dr. Pepper and a horchata put the fountain as a choice. The French bread of the sandwich was fresh and very complementary. The tri tip portion was plentiful and the tasted was perfect. Very tender. My teeth melted through the bread and the meat without a need to tug or tear. It will be hard for me to come back here and not order that again. Skinny fries and onion rings were good, but the sandwich is for sure the star. If you are in SLO for the first time, stop here to eat first

Was driving back to the O.C. from the Bay area and had to stop here for a couple things. We got there mid Sunday afternoon and the place was kicking. We ordered the Tri-Tip Sandwich which is always absolutely amazing. The meat is seasoned perfectly and the sandwich is piled high with tri-tip. We also got The Pig Sandwich and again the sandwich was perfect. Piled ridiculously high with perfectly flavored pulled pork, it was as good as the tri-tip. We also got a pork rip meal that my wife destroyed in about 3 minutes. I managed to steal a bone and it was smoked perfectly with the perfect level of sauce. The side of beans were also perfect. I dipped the side of bread into the bean juice and it was great. My nine year old got an hot dog (the adult not the kids) and he was very happy eating the whole thing and not even sharing. We will definitely come here again.

I was worried when I saw how long the line was, but their staff are so professional they keep everything moving like a well-oiled machine. Our cashier got us through ordering quickly and our order was ready by the time we had gotten our drinks at the dispenser. Not much atmosphere to speak of but the food was tasty. The tacos were much better than I expected so two of them were very filling! A great value for the portion. The brisket sandwich was not very special. I got a chicken salad to take back to our Airbnb and had it for lunch the next day.

I cheated a lil being from Fresno & frequently visiting DogHouse Grill so I pretty much knew wut to expect. And Firestone Grill didn't disappoint. Me and my wife literally drove to SLO on a Saturday just to come and have lunch here. Everything was great per usual. The food was excellent, the staff was super accommodating. The wait for ur order was about 3-5 min. They're efficient forreal. The vibe is relaxed & chill. I wish I could give them 10 starz as a rating!

Decent food that's inexpensive. Fries portion is huge. Fast service. Advertises bbq but limited options. Added tri-tip to a salad but not particularly good. Tri-tip sandwich looks better.

We had to come here after completing the tri tip challenge. It was packed on a Saturday afternoon but we found a table outside with our dog and got some sandwiches, salads and beers. Everything was good and pretty reasonably priced. Chicken Cobb salad was fresh and really big with lots of chicken. All the sandwiches and fries were great and there was a decent beer selection. Seems like they're missing a marketing opportunity though. They should sell t-shirts with tri tip challenge messaging and maps: I completed the tri tip challenge at Firestone Grill!

Great customer service and the Tri-tip Beef sandwich was one of the best I've ever had. I will definitely come back to this place whenever I visit San Luis Obispo again.

I can't believe of all the years that I've been coming here that I never took the time to write a review. But I guess Firestone Grill is already famous on its own, so if you go to school in SLO or you are making that drive on 101, this is the place to stop and take a food break! It is located in Downtown, so parking can get tough and all the spots nearby are metered. If you don't mind walking a few short blocks, there is a park 3 blocks or so away that you can park for free! Take the opportunity to stretch your legs and even grab a coffee. When you drive by and see the line, don't let it worry you because it goes by quick and there is always plenty of seating. Good for groups, good for you and good for me. This is one of those IYKYK places and you should get to know it. They pump out food quick and the portions are beyond generous for the prices. This is the best place to get your first experience on what Santa Maria Tritip consist of! My go to is always the tritip sandwich. They toast the buns with butter and stack the inside with so much juicy tritip and slather on their house bbq sauce - chefs kiss. Simple and yet so much flavor! They cut it in half for you to make it easier to eat. Ask for another side of bbq sauce if you're into it! You can also never go wrong with a burger or even one of their salads - they top them with so much meat of your choice. You can literally get full from eating a salad. Ingredients are fresh and made to order! There is also a full bar available, so it is super popular to catch the games on weekends. They have a designated ice machine and a water tap - you know they thought this through! Pro tip: Download the app and you can place your order while you park your car. By the time you walk up to the counter, your food will be ready! Trust me, way better than waiting in line. Their food has been the same after all these years and I always make a conscious effort to make a stop here! The sandwich is still good even if you have it for leftovers. They recently upgraded their outdoor seating and it's pretty much covered now, so don't have to worry about the sun beating down on your face, but still get a good breeze.

Great pit stop in SLO. You order your food at one counter and your booze at another. They're extremely prompt with the food and there were good kids meal options. It's a sports bar vibe and it tends to be busy. Tasty food, fast service and no frills. Would recommend sitting outside if you have kids.

When I lived in Fresno, I used to go to Dog House Grill. This is its SLO counterpart. Came on a Monday for lunch. The restaurant is big with lots of areas to sit both inside & outside. The outside area is covered. The hustle & bustle of lots of people, the street traffic, & order numbers being called out over a speaker makes for a noisy environment. We ordered at the counter where customer service was ok. Got our utensils & napkins at a station. They have a dedicated machine that dispenses ice & water that I appreciated. We self-selected a table outside, which had a ketchup bottle ready on top. The food lowdown-- Tri Tip Sandwich--Simple bread & meat with a little sauce. The meat is cut in thicker slices & layered, so it ate a little tough & dry in some bites. The bread is substantial. 7 Pork Ribs Meal (able to substitute the beans for a small salad)--Ribs were meaty, saucy, fatty in parts, & had some chew as they aren't fall off the bone tender. Salad with dressing was basic. It came with a lot of toasty, buttery garlic bread. Kids Hamburger with added cheddar cheese--a solid, sizable burger with toasted bun & ample cheesiness. Fries--Seasoned, thin, & would be enough to share between 4 hungry adults. It's all pretty tasty & you get big portions of food for your buck, but overall just an okay eating experience.

Firestone never disappoints! By far the most tender & tasty TriTip sandwich we've ever had! Great outdoor covered seating with heaters & fans. The kids working there are polite & take orders quickly. Great place to have lunch on a beautiful day downtown SLO!

Food is fine, but for the love of god install a digital number screen and quit screaming numbers, it's so annoying and unnecessary. It kills the vibe. Nobody else does this.

Stopped by for dinner with the family of four. Ordered the brisket sandwich. Hands-down this was the best tri tip sandwich I've ever had at a restaurant. The sandwich was very filling, and the portions were generous, also the fries were generous portions. The lines looked long, but service was very fast and friendly. The venue is also awesome. Pretty big and a lot of seating everywhere. This is a must if you are in SLO.

I honestly thought it was ok. It was hyped up a tad bit for Cal Poly students for its Tri-tip challenge

The best tri tip and BBQ in all of California! I've been going to Firestone for over 10 years. I'll never pass up the chance to stop in SLO for the food at Firestone. I've never had a meal I haven't liked from Firestone. My go-to is the tri tip sandwich, a side of fries, and the Cobb salad. If you have to choose one thing, get the tri tip sandwich. It's large enough to share between two people. The sandwich has tender slow cooked tri tip on a garlic roll. The bbq sauce is thick and sweet. The line at Firestone might look intimidating but it moves quickly and food comes out quickly. They have this process perfected. Firestone is awesome! Do not pass this place up!

This is the classic college and family hangout with a bunch of fun food. It's not the healthiest but it's iconic. I've always eaten outside, it's clean and very busy. Because this is downtown, there's not a lot of parking. I think my kids got chicken fingers and fries.

Always such a great place to end up after a day at the beach. We had a tri tip sandwich, ABC burger, monster burger, fries, onion rings and a salad. Super yummy!!