Milestone Tavern

American restaurant · San Luis Obispo

Milestone Tavern

American restaurant · San Luis Obispo

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972 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

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Burgers, craft beer, and happy hour specials abound  

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972 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Get directions

milestonetavern.com
@milestonetavern

$10–20 · Menu

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972 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Get directions

+1 805 439 4316
milestonetavern.com
@milestonetavern

$10–20 · Menu

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The Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week: July 21 | Eater LA

"An expansive, brewpub-y place just down the street from Cal Poly with plenty of beer taps and a menu of burgers, sandwiches, street tacos, and artichoke dip. The caprese melt—essentially a caprese sandwich on toasted sourdough—featured ripe tomato and cheese sliced just thick enough; the balsamic was a touch sweet for the reviewer’s taste but lightly drizzled, and paired with thick-cut fries and crispy Brussels sprouts made for a straightforward, satisfying road-trip dinner that felt like a reliable stop when passing through town." - Eater Staff

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The Best Restaurants Around Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (SLO), According to Eater Editors | Eater LA

"This sports-friendly hangout is ideal for just about any time of day, thanks to its modern pub feel, weekday happy hour, and robust menu of sandwiches, burgers, and craft beer. The menu sticks to bar classics that pair well with drinks, like artichoke dip, nachos, and short rib macaroni and cheese. Drop by between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. for weekday happy hour, or gather a team for Tuesday trivia." - Rebecca Roland

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Where to Eat Around Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (SLO)

"This sports-friendly hangout is ideal for just about any time of day, thanks to its modern pub feel, weekday happy hour, and robust menu of sandwiches, burgers, and craft beer of course." - Farley Elliott

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Matthew Snoozle

Google
Bloody Mary with California distilled vodka was only $8, an absolute steal deal They have the sound turned on for NFL games. Tons of cocktail and beer options. Plenty of bar seating and outdoor patio. Dog friendly. Definitely an amazing place to spend a Sunday Funday 🎉

Victoria

Google
We come here frequently with roommates for the decent prices and big portions. Burgers and sandwiches are great and always made just how you want them to be. You'll get exactly what you think of when you think of Classic American. They also have a variety of cocktails, beers, etc. Plenty of inside and outside seating and at the bar. Pictured is the chicken sando with sweet potato fries and the cowboy burger. Oh, and Tuesdays is Trivia Night!

Benjamin Tan

Google
Located in the same plaza as scout coffee and rite aid. Milestone Tavern is a nice sit down bar with both indoor and outdoor seating. They have happy hours from 4-6pm everyday and trivia night from 8-10pm on tuesdays. Lots of variety of beers, cocktails, and ciders. We came for their happy hour where beers were $1-2 off depending on your size. Good vibes, great chillout spot, and lots of ample seating around. Servers are nice and attentive as well!

Chrissy H

Google
Came to Milestone Tavern today based on a recommendation from a friend. They have a really awesome atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating as well as seating at the bar. They have lots of TVs around the bar that are visible from all areas of the restaurant. Everything on the menu looked phenomenal. It was truly hard for us to choose what to order. We ordered the Turkey BLT and Pastrami sandwiches. Their fries are really unique and hard to describe but are absolutely delicious and some of the best fries I have ever tried. Both sandwiches were very robust and delicious. The black pepper aioli on the sandwiches was very tasty and adds a ton of flavor. Their sweet potato fries were delicious as well. The manager informed us that they were voted number one in SLO County for their dessert but we were too full from lunch to try any of it. The dessert menu looked amazing though! We will definitely be back to try more of the menu options as everything sounded amazing. Don't skip out on this on your next trip to San Luis Obispo.

Mark Clayton

Google
Aptly named a tavern, this sports oriented bar has ample screens, one pool table in a party room, and a rather mundane industrial look. The bar is a highlight, with an attractive display of spirits and an impressive set of beer taps. The drinks menu lists enticing and interesting riffs on various cocktails. The server was attentive and friendly and quickly brought a Brother Thelonious beer, a dark Belgian. I like that you can order a five ounce, a ten ounce, or a pint. Stay under your limit but sample if you wish. My Bobby Hill burger came with an option of a side salad. The salad, with lemon vinaigrette dressing, seemed fresh and flavorful. Although in a small bowl, it was sort of packed for a lot of greens, fresh cherry tomatoes, and other veg. The burger was the star, a massive 1/2 lb pattie in tasty bun glistening with oil. Bacon, fried onion bits, and barbecue sauce added to the flavor. I like it saucy and moist, so requested ketchup The server didn’t keep me waiting and brought it with a smile. Overall, I had a great experience from a nice environment, excellent food, and friendly, conscientious service.

Kat Robles

Google
Terrible changes, more money for worse food than before. Used to be a slightly pricey favorite restaurant but the recent menu changes and price hike have crossed this restaurant off our list. The Buddha bowl is ruined. All the rest of our food was not worth finishing either. Our party of 6 had an automatic 20% gratuity. They charged for refills without telling us. Usually their servers are great, but ours was inattentive. I don’t know if it’s a new owner or new chef, but we aren’t going back.

Paul Malarik Jr

Google
Burgers are stellar here, as well as, a whole slew of bar food. The burgers are really a meal, so be prepared. My fav is the Milestone version. They also have a real Pizza oven and do Pizzas quite well. The other bar food can be hit or miss, but is generally far superior to other places. Since the upscale Cal-Poly & Foothills crowd comes here, one can expect great service, good food, and decent prices. They have been here for quite a few years, and somehow not only made it throw the pandemic era, but still offer the same excellent burgers, drinks, and some of the original food from when they first opened. For tourists who happen to be driving by on the 1 or even the 101, this is a great place for a casual meal. The bar has a wide variety of drinks on tap, and then some. There are all sorts of great seating arrangements. Before or after eating, there are quite a few stores nearby...such as Rite Aid & Lassens. Further down the street is yet a few more mini-malls for even more shopping. This is NOT a dive bar...but a nice bar.

John Acosta

Google
Sat at the bar, ordered a drink and told the server that I need a minute to figure out what I wanted to order for food. He dropped off my drink and never ask if I wanted to order anything. He was too focused on entertaining his friends who was also at the bar and later gave them free drinks. Never checked up on me until I was done w/ my first drink. Keep in mind it was a slow day, barely any customers were at the bar or in the dining room. Even the manager passed by and said nothing and just ignored.
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Edwin E.

Yelp
Food Was Amazing! Ordered Mac' Cheese with Tri Tip! It was amazing! Cheesy the way it should be and the Tri tip was cooked perfectly, Nachos and burgers were also very delicious, I could finish all plates if I could! Service was great ! Always checking on us ! Overall the price was not bad for what is served ! Highly Recommend this place !

Katie Z.

Yelp
Buddha bowl used to be my favorite! The rice, the veggies, the dressing! Didn't matter what kind of protein, it was always amazing. I went this week and it was smothered in ginger, roasted red pepper (what?!) edamame, and radishes (double what?!) probably won't be going back if this is what their food is going to be like from now on. Sorry Milestone.

Paline S.

Yelp
Amazing place. Great Mexican beer. Food was very good, but the most amazing was the unmatched service of the beautiful and kind Dana. She made recommendations and also she asked the kitchen to adjust the Shrimp Lettuce Wraps menu for less sweet taste. Great ambience too!
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Martin T.

Yelp
New Years Day we were looking for a place showing the Rose Bowl today and Milestone was open so there we go. Unfortunately our timing was a bit off and we arrived in time to see the end of the fourth quarter. The Sugar Bowl had been postponed so... We ordered an Aloha Pizza and an Asian chopped salad, add a couple of beverages. The salad and the pizza arrived and we were off, we split the salad and shared the pizza. Very good on the salad nice flavor of the dressing, I enjoyed the crunchy won ton strips. I know... I know...yes a bit more on the raw Ahi would have made this a four stars. The pizza, good a nice thiner crust with the toppings and a good thicker end crust. Toppings good coverage and more is better, pizza was warm, not delivered oven fresh another deduction Service was good but lagging once we received the bill, I hate waiting to pay, tip deduction. Okay not a favorite of mine as shown by my infrequency here foodguy-martin
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Benjamin T.

Yelp
Located in the same plaza as scout coffee and rite aid. Milestone Tavern is a nice sit down bar with both indoor and outdoor seating. They have happy hours from 4-6pm everyday and trivia night from 8-10pm on tuesdays. Lots of variety of beers, cocktails, and ciders. We came for their happy hour where beers were $1-2 off depending on your size. Good vibes, great chillout spot, and lots of ample seating around. Servers are nice and attentive as well!
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Regina C.

Yelp
Happy Hour at Milestone is now my all-time favorite. The cocktails? The appetizers? Chefs kiss! For cocktails, I ordered the Heads Shoulders Bees and Toes and the Queen Bee. Ooo lala, they not only looked pretty but tasted fantastic. For appetizers, we got TWO servings of poke nachos (we absolutely loved it hence the two orders) and buffalo wings! It was enough to keep our tummy full and content. Definitely coming back to try more cocktails with some friends!
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SoCalGal H.

Yelp
Not sure that this will matter to anyone, but I feel it falls under service for me. Went here on. Saturday night not at anytime were we advise that we would need to out of the restaurant by 830, not until our waiter came over and asked if we had been spoke to having to be out. Due to a private party coming in and the restaurant will be closed for them. So our evening was then rushed and cut short. I probably wouldn't have stayed if I know I was going to rushed. Not my idea of a nice evening out. This experience will make me personal never want to go back.
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Lianne K.

Yelp
Wanted to love this place, but there were various let downs that I just couldn't quite get past. It was our first time hearing of the place, let alone visiting it. Dear Hubby and I were staying overnight in SLO to decompress from a family funeral in the Bay Area. We needed to put some distance between the events of the weekend, and heading home for another work week for me. We also had decided to find a neat place to watch the 49ers playoff game. Thanks to trusty Yelpers, we found Milestone Tavern. The location was close to our hotel, so it only took a few minutes to arrive. It was a gorgeous afternoon - temp's approaching 80 degrees. On the Central Coast. In January. What?! Amazing! We thought about sitting outside, but knew that when the sun started to go down, it would cool off quickly. We opted for inside, and a hostess greeted us fairly quickly and led us to a table in the bar area. That was the first hiccup. We sat and sat and sat and sat. No one came to acknowledge us or take our drink order. We did have the food and beverage menus to study, but after a while it wasn't pleasant to be ignored like we were completely invisible. I was just about to go back to the host stand and let them know that we were in some kind of server jail. I was also scanning around to see a manager to let them know that their team wasn't keeping track of tables. No luck there. Mind you, there were a lot of staff wandering around in their logo tees, so they weren't exactly short-handed. The hostess who'd brought us to the purgatory table walked by at this time, and we caught her eye and let her know that no one was waiting on us. She apologized (but not exactly profusely), and did seek a server for the table. That server did a good job overall, but I couldn't help catching a vibe that she was playing the part of serving, versus really embodying the role. Do you know what I mean? I have no desire to diss hard-working students, and realize that food service isn't an easy gig. However, if that's your job, try to do it to the best of your ability. Your patrons (and your tips) depend on it. Though their menu is pretty extensive, there were drawbacks on availability of non-dairy items. For example, they seem to be known for their pizza. They have a wide variety of available cheeses, but no option for vegan cheese. Follow Your Heart makes an excellent option that many pizza places will carry. I decided to cross my fingers and try feta, which I've heard is likely to have less hormones than many cow's milk cheeses. Dear Hubby and I shared an artichoke pizza with the aforementioned feta. It was quite good. The fresh tomatoes weren't the best, but it is January, which definitely isn't peak season for tomatoes. For the price, it could have used a few more artichoke hearts. I just checked the menu - the pizza was supposed to have artichokes, tomatoes, and mushrooms. We did not see one solitary mushroom. Boo! The crust was chewy and delicious, though. The best thing we had were their fries. OMG! They were cut in a curved, scooped fashion. Perfectly fried, superbly seasoned - they were easily the best French fries I can ever recall enjoying. The shape allowed for the seasoning to come to the fore. Also, the pieces were large enough that they retained heat, instead of cooling off too quickly. Chef's kiss! On the beverage side, DH was disappointed that one of the wheat beers he wanted to try was not available. He ended up with a craft blonde brew that he pronounced "just okay". The Tavern has an extensive beer list, wines by the glass, and a full bar for cocktails. They don't publish a menu of signature mocktails; mores the pity - especially when many are embracing "Dry January". I asked the server about options for non-alcoholic drinks and she initially said, "We have sodas." Um, no - you have a full bar, and you don't have some ready suggestions for mocktails? I ended up with a springy, semi-fruity mix with pineapple juice, lime, and something else. It was okay, but honestly, just the plain pineapple juice I ordered instead of refill of the fancy drink was better. The ambiance of the space is amazing. They had their big mosaic glass "garage door"-style walls up for the indoor-outdoor vibe on a gorgeous day. The high ceilings and lots of architectural interest definitely elevate the space. There are a whole lot of TV's to watch sports. We stayed for the first half of the game, then decided to head to our hotel to watch the second half. That was mainly because we might have wanted to share a dessert to nurse into the second half, but we didn't want to have to refinance the house to pay for it. Desserts are crazy expensive here!
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Alex H.

Yelp
Have visited this place a few times now and each time the food is just as good, if not better each time! They have a huge indoor seating area with a bar and private event space, as well as an outdoor, dog friendly space. During one visit we had the nicest, most welcoming sever who is also a wine sommelier and he gave us lots of good recommendations for food and drinks (wish I remembered his name). Their drink menu is extensive with lots of good cocktail options, over 60 beers on tap, wine, whiskey, scotch, tequila and gin options. Their drinks are amazing here, especially their take on a Moscow mule which they call a "Milestone Mile" - Yum! All of their appetizer's are so delicious, especially the soft pretzel, tater tots, steak bites and wings! Their Buddha bowl came highly recommended, and was super delish (and healthy). It came with veggies and jasmine rice and you have the option to add your choice of protein. Was also lucky enough to snag the last slice of their seasonal cake, a triple layer cake with buttercream, and it was absolutely phenomenal! Great spot to meet friends for dinner and drinks! Highly recommend, and will absolutely be back again soon.
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Mar E.

Yelp
Great beer goes with a great pizza! We ate in the patio and enjoyed the day. Our server Dana also the bartender did a great job....
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Jeffrey S.

Yelp
Update review. Milestone has added a few new dishes to their menu that truly add a layer of excitement. The restaurant is still full during dinner service so get there early, hardly ever a long wait. My snarks: If you get seated on the far left side of the added on restaurant the nail salon neighbor makes eating feel toxic. Seriously, the chemical smell is overpowering, I had to move tables it was so strong an odor. There's still remains a couple dishes on the main menu that are simply too spicy to eat. The grill marks on the Ribeye steak make it taste burnt. The hamburger salad has to go, sorry, JMHO. Drinks are great. Staff are friendly. $$$ Overall Grade: A
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Olivia B.

Yelp
I actually hate doing this. We frequent Milestone often. If I have family/friends in town, I bring them here. Tonight, I got friends together to come to trivia night for the first time. We already ate at home but we didn't want to be those people that just come for the trivia and don't buy anything. Our server came twice and tacked on 20% gratuity along with a trivia surcharge ($3 per person).... i've never seen that before for a trivia night. I don't know what I find to be more outrageous. The $12 (without tax) for us to play or the instant gratuity of $12.60. I'm honestly shocked. I think if you're not buying food, then it would be appropriate to charge a Trivia Night fee. But we bought 3 plates of food... a total of $81.16. I am actually so shocked and disappointed. I don't think this will be our go-to spot anymore. I'm so bummed. We definitely can't afford to do this again.
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D P.

Yelp
Burger was overcooked, onion rings on the burger were cooked a couple hours before, absolutely not worth $21. Main dishes came out before our appetisers, better places to have spent $160 for food in slo. (Party of 4) Doubt I'll ever go back

Mandi G.

Yelp
Bomb service & bomb food with great atmosphere too! Friendly staff from the door onto the bar!!! Great food here
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Diane W.

Yelp
This place is located near the University so the vibe is very "college town". When we arrive the place was buzzing. We asked to be seated on the patio and were told there was a waiting list so we waited and another server came up to us right away and took us to the patio immediately. Turned out it was the manager who sat us and served us. We were promptly served our beverages and when we asked for food suggestions he told us about a "secret menu" pizza which , of course, we had to order. Mac and Cheese pizza topped with crispy chicken strips tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce ! Just WOW. Not something I would eat everyday but it was delicious. It was delivered hot and with a crispy cheesy crust. We also ordered the poke nachos which were outstanding . And our cocktails , which we ordered off a cocktail menu, were very inventive . Our first round was on the happy hour prices , A few bucks less than the second round. Not sure what hours are designated for the discount. Over all this place is definitely on my radar to return to.
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Carina E.

Yelp
So you if ask me about the food, Well, I can't answer that because we weren't served at all. So I have to say zero for food or drink. I must insert here that the restaurant itself was very very cold. I about froze my butt off even after having asked the hostess to seat us in a warm area so that apparently was my ambience. icy, cold and no chance in Hades of getting a glance. With the exception of the hostess who did seat us and brought us water. After waiting for other any kind of service after we were sat, I finally went to the restroom, which found smelled like bad eggs , one of the toilets was backed up, one of the sinks has a sign on it that says "does not work", and I left. I guess the sink and the staff have the same attitude. That's my experience at this restaurant. Hopefully you have a better experience .
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Carelle V.

Yelp
Food: so far they have never failed me on the wings. They cook it well where it's super crispy without drying out the meat and I absolutely love that. First time trying the California calzone and it was great! Cheesy and meaty. It is served with marinara on the side and that too is delicious (canned or not either way it was good for me). Service: the server was great. He kept checking in to see if we needed anything and if everything was good. He immediately brought refills and napkins. Ambiance: it wasn't too loud or too quiet. Plenty of tables. The place was clean including the bathroom! Would definitely come back and recommend this place! Simple eats but delicious! Great selection of brews as well

Galen G.

Yelp
They have a good beer selection, including local brews. Decent bar food as well. Staff is pleasant. The space is open and clean, but is a bit antiseptic/corporate in character. TVs throughout for sports fans, but not loud. It has lots of seating, both tables and at the bar, so an easy place to get together. This part of SLO has one other option, a small student bar across the street next to the taco place, so Milestone is likely a better choice for groups or people who want to be able to talk while not having to go to downtown or the south part of SLO where most pubby spaces are.

Emma H.

Yelp
Wish I could give this place 0 stars. We came in once before and there was no one to seat us so we took a seat, and there was no sign that said otherwise. When we sat down we got grilled by staff that we should have waited to be seated. Next time, we came to watch a game. Staff, after talking bad about the team we wanted to watch, never came back to tell us if they had the game or not - which is odd for a sports bar. We finally waited for 10 minutes with no game and it wasn't until we asked again if they had the game that they said they didn't. There are so many workers and yet one server. make it make sense.
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Andy P.

Yelp
Great service. Even better food. Set us up with an outside table on a not so warm day per our request. Thanks to everyone at Milestone!
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Luiza C.

Yelp
This use to be one of our favorite burger places. We use to come at least twice a month but They have changed the menu so much that it dropped off our radar. We came back after not visiting in over a year. The food is still good but it lost the wow factor for us. We miss the old burger options with the pickled onions and blends of meat. The service is good no issues there, staff is attentive and service was quick. It was a bit cold to have the wall open but it is a beautiful feature.
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Jan C.

Yelp
Tonight we went to Milestone for the first time in probably a year. We sat at the bar and had drinks and ordered dinner. During our time there the bar tender came over unsolicited and showed us Trump pictures and his Maga propaganda. We asked to speak to the manager. Brian came over and listen to our complaints. He spoke to the bartender who then came to my husband and berated him about his service duty. We are grateful for any service member but we do not appreciate political pictures and views thrown in our face when we are out for a relaxing Friday evening dinner. We will never be back
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Cecilia G.

Yelp
Cool place. Definite tavern vibe . Great menu including bar bites, burgers and more exotic things like gotujong lettuce wraps and the like. They serve a variety of adult beverage options. Big screen televisions and a pool table too. They did a fantastic job of taking care of our rowdy party of 20.

Patrick C.

Yelp
The food is really quite amazing. Salads, sandwiches, sides- all quite delicious. I originally thought, when I scheduled, that the food would be characterized as " hamburgers, and fries" type of food. The ambiance is what I would expect- being close to a University- but it was fairly quiet until 7 PM. Not to ever put down hamburgers- but, I pictured- as a " Tavern" a different experience. The staff are first class- -polite, helpful, and accommodating. The food- well- amazing is the best way I can describe it. I had shrimp tacos- and I was positively stunned.. The combination of flavors, preparation, and presentation are top notch. Highly recommended.
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Megan Belle M.

Yelp
I go here quite often whenever there is an important game I want to view with other people. For example, I went here when the 2023 Super Bowl happened, and it was very lively. The service was great. Food was really good. On top of that, I love the wide selection of beer tastings you can get from this place, and it's all at a reasonable price. 10/10 would recommend this place.
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Saralee S.

Yelp
I often forget that this unassuming friendly sports eatery is here because it is located on the way to a lot of other places. But when the golf course was out of golf carts the other day, we traveled over here to grab a bite and catch up on TV golf while we ate. Milestone features friendly service in a modern and spacious interior. We got a giant pretzel to dip and a batch of fries besides. My husband's pork sliders were tasty and satisfying and I could get a salad for myself. Next time in, I'll try one of the sixty types of beer on tap to sip with my tv sports! The location here is very convenient, yet off the beaten track, for anyone driving south down Highway 1
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Allie G.

Yelp
I came here with a very large party on Sunday, and they were able to accommodate all 18 of us (with a reservation), which was great. There's plenty of seating between the indoors and the patio, with TV screens everywhere. I started with the Queen Bee cocktail - SO delicious! This was such a well-balanced drink, very floral and not too sweet at all. Highly highly recommend. I also got the California Pizza, which I really liked. It needed a little more flavor, so I asked for hot sauce, which helped a ton! The pizzas are pretty large, so you won't leave hungry if you order one. The rest of my party really liked their food as well. Paying the bill at the end took a long time (about 30 minutes), probably because we were a large group and the place was busy, so I recommend getting one check to keep things simple. Would return!
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Marcia A.

Yelp
BEST restaurant meal I've had in a long time! I don't go to sports bars, I don't eat pizza and beer and I try to go where the noise level is low. HOWEVER, I found myself "going along with the crowd" and was delightfully surprised. I could actually hear the people near me, the TV screens were up high enough that they weren't in my face and, even as a vegetarian, the menu had several items I was actually enticed to try. Prices were reasonable too! After checking with a well-informed, patient and polite server, I chose the 3 soft tacos; one ahi tuna, one bbq shrimp, one grilled tofu. Each one was distinctly fresh, fresh, fresh, loaded w/ tuna, shrimp or tofu respectively and all were completely satisfying. I should add, we were a table of TEN. Even though the restaurant was busy, our server was attentive and our meals were served in a timely manner. I'm ready to go back any time!

Lisa S.

Yelp
Love that they labeled our takeout boxes so clearly. And the flavor of the dishes were all nice but 5 out 5 of us agreed it was all way too salty!

Sandra L.

Yelp
I've gone to milestone a bunch of times and am never disappointed, but this evening was truly exceptional. I really wish I got the name of our waiter, but he did state that he was the pastry chef. He was so attentive and kind. I was looking at the mocktails while my friends were sipping their cocktails, and he noticed and asked me what kind of drinks I like. He said they could experiment and make anything ! I told him I like berries and jalapeños, so he had them make such a good drink ! I have never been offered a mocktail of my own choice of ingredients anywhere before ! Towards the end of our meal, he came over with a delicious piece of cake. He had noticed that I'm pregnant and he wanted to say congratulations and give me a treat since I didn't get to have a cocktail with my girls. It was SO GOOD ! He didn't charge us for it and he was just truly a gem. I wanted to thank him and let him know that he's truly appreciated. Will definitely be going back to Milestone !
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Alan B.

Yelp
For bar(ish)+ Food & family style sports bar(ish) type vibe it's the best in SLO imo. Food quality is really good, service is always friendly and on point. Great place to take the family or sit at the bar solo or with a friend & watch the game. Out of the downtown mess, too, so parking is free & easy!
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Caleb B.

Yelp
Milestone Tavern is always buzzing with activity, with weekly deals and events like Trivia Tuesdays that make it a regular dinning spot. Trivia Tuesdays is for the boys, so we got to the restaurant about 40 min before the 8pm trivia start time. Upon arriving we were surprised to see it packed inside with a massive line out front and were worried we wouldn't get seated in time. We overheard one of the waiters explain to another party that they were a lot busier because it was the first Trivia night of the year, and we were impressed on how calm all the workers seemed with everything going on. Fortunately we were able to get seats and we placed our order just as the Trivia began. They have a special $5 menu available during trivia, but I decided to order their signature Milestone Burger off of the regular menu. The burger was good, with thick bacon and pickled onions combining to make a nice flavor that I enjoyed with every bite. But towards the middle of the meal the bread started to become a bit soggy and started to fall apart which was a little annoying. The fries made a fair companion to the burger with a nice taste and crisp to it. My other friends ordered a variety of dishes including the Mustang Burger and Turkey on sourdough. The Mustang Burger was on a similar level to the Milestone Burger, but the Turkey on Sourdough was a bit generic and said to likely not be ordered again. Throughout our time there the restaurant was extremely busy, yet our waitress checked in on us regularly which we really appreciated and we also got our food fairly quickly. Milestone Tavern has a unique atmosphere and great customer service complimented with fun events that make it worth visiting over and over again.
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Larry W.

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We have been coming here for years on Saturday nights after Cal Poly football. Manager's are awesome, this new desert was over the top!
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Derek R.

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I just want to say how awesome job they do here! Whenever I'm in town I have to stop! The artichoke dip is my go to!! So good!!! Don't forget their pizzas, especially if Tommy is behind the oven!
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Ella L.

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I love milestone! Always a good meal and a casual and fun atmosphere. I've tried the pizza, Brussels, and chicken wings in the past. They were all great. This time we had poke nachos, French dip, Buddha bowl, and chicken tacos. All very good. Service is always quick too!
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Arthur B.

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Great place for dinner and a drink. Gets really busy being so close to the college and all, but never a super long wait. The food is delicious and they have quite a selection of beers on tap. It has that late night college sports bar feel in a dank vibe kind of way. Great place to meet friends when visiting. 8.6/10
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Robert J.

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Nice place, good selection of beers. Bartender was super nice. Oh an Pliney!!! Didn't eat but food looked good.
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Bruce M.

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While visiting my friends we decided on coming here for lunch, even with social distancing in force and the mask wearing patrons keeping their space the place looked cool. Being new to this establishment I relied on my Bassist (yeah we're musicians) to suggest a few things, I chose the Ahi tacos with a amber beer, he went with the salmon salad and a gin martini, he did order a beef brisket with pickled onions to go...for his wife. I must say that my meal was top notch and the beer was exactly what I desired. I'm sure I'll be back with Vikings mask in hand and try a few more items off the menu. Enjoy
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Richard B.

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Good food , great service! The spicy chicken sandwich with garlic fries was especially tasty
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Kelsey K.

Yelp
I came here on 7/20 to eat lunch and catch up on work for a bit. It wasn't busy, they had the side fully open so the breeze was coming through and it felt good temperature wise. The restaurant was quiet and everyone was super friendly. I did sit for a bit without a menu and it seemed like no one knew who to wait on or where they were assigned table wise? Once I did get helped though it was fast and they were on top of it. The nachos were very good. It seemed like the atmosphere is just super relaxed and was the time of day. I would come back!

Jeff M.

Yelp
I don't suggest getting a salad with arugula. Other than that, dishes I've had at Milestone are great.

Chance O.

Yelp
Probably never gonna order from here again. I literally ordered food to go and I sat here waiting for it. The food came out they set it on the counter and I literally sat here for 10min staring at my food getting cold. Finally the server brought it to me and I told her that I watched it sitting there for 10min like I didn't want to touch it to check because what if it wasn't mine. At least she offered to take it back. This is the second time this has happened to me. Last time was last month around the same time. I guess maybe they don't get to go orders that often? I don't know. Also didn't even give me anything to eat the food I ordered with. Real nice.
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Lavender W.

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Friendly staff. We were served quickly (came before dinner.) I had the ahi nachos, very tasty, took home leftovers.
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Lucy M.

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I went during lunch and got a burger. The burger was pretty good actually and the fries too. The customer service was great! I got my soda refilled pretty timely and then offered another refill to go! Trendy spot, would recommend for lunch and dinner.
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Wes C.

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I came to Milestone Tavern in November of this year with 2 of my buddies from undergraduate. We arrived in the afternoon and were promptly seated. I think as far as service goes, this was one of the best that I had experienced. Our server was very attentive, and made sure to check pretty frequently if we needed more drinks or water or how our food was. We ended up each getting a beer, and we all got the French Dip sandwich. It was pretty good in my opinion, as far as French Dips go. The place also has many big TV's in case there are sports and games that are playing. If anything to critique, and it's not a knock against the establishment, but there are many businesses around, so the parking lot can get kind of full, so you might need to prepare to walk from afar if you go at a busy time. Overall, would highly recommend them. Go check them out!

Katie Z.

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Went for lunch. Good burger. Staff helpful with food allergies. Clean and relaxed ambience.

Katie G.

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Stopped in for brunch on a Saturday mid-morning. The place was surprisingly quiet and we were seated immediately. Our server was polite, charismatic, and informed about options on the menu. The food (club sammich) was delicious and generous enough for dinner that evening!

Caitlin B.

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Super tasty Bloody Mary. House made Bloody Mary mix! Kinda on the spicier side. Service was great too.
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Hk F.

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Good food and excellent services. Busy on a Friday night. Will come back again for sure.