Excellent cocktails. Cannot emphasize enough how well-balanced these drinks are. The one percenter was the smoothest spirit-forward bourbon drink I’ve had. Crushing turts was gorgeously presented an delicious with a distinctive funkiness. Bartenders were friendly, answered questions willingly, service was quick. The wasabi fries were delicious and creative, General Tso’s chicken was tasty. The outlier was the lo mein noodles, which were a bit bland. Would definitely return.
Sidecar was an awesome experience. We were back in town for a wedding and it was our first time at the new location. We sat on the patio overlooking the stream and it was great! The drinks were excellent (as expected) and the food was awesome as well! Highly recommend the Chicago dog and the brussel sprouts.
My favorite place to get cocktails in SLO! They use fresh ingredients in their drinks and you can really taste the difference. The vibe is fun during the afternoon and also late at night!
For a cocktail bar with a small food menu, the dishes are surprisingly well executed. They're well thought out and meticulously crafted, just like their cocktails. There were a couple minor service hiccups, but the food and drink, as well as the proactive attitude of the staff, means this place still deserves 5 stars at least for the day I was there.
Update: I've learned that some staff have a brazenly indifferent attitude.
I always judge a bartender by their sazerac or old fashions and Shawn was a badass at his Sazerac and Oaxacan OF crafting!
We’ll definitely be seeing you guys again!
This place is great, as the reviews state. Indoor and outdoor seating, but everyone orders outside. They take breakfast to the next level, beyond your standard cafes or breakfast locations in SLO. Coffee/Tea selection is Wonderful, while taking pride in how it is served. We were a party of 6, which 3 kids, and it worked well. Also dog friendly outside.
Such a big sidecar fan! Delectable Cocktails, great atmosphere, attentive staff. Sidecar also has a little food menu highly recommended the Brussels sprouts!
Awesome cocktail bar with great vibes right against the creek in SLO! Good cocktails & friendly staff!
Happy hour until 6pm made is a great choice for a pre dinner snack and drinks. Drinks may seem small but are delicious and heavy and correctly sized in my opinion. Happy hour drinks were $11 at our visit
I can't ever wait to go back to sidecar! It's always first up on my list of places to go. The appetizers are always amazing, the Brussel sprouts and tater tots are always a must. The hand crafted cocktails are the best in town, the main courses are worth every calorie and penny. I would eat breakfast lunch and dinner here everyday if it was possible. The staff is always friendly and amazing. It's the perfect place for date night, dinner with friends, a celebration or brunch. 10/10 best place in slo!
Do not miss this place. Drinks and food were phenomenal. Service was top notch. And my favorite part was the atmosphere / vibe. Love all the plants 🪴
I enjoyed the food and the drinks, the sun never sets on the British empire definitely ranks amongst my favorites and the Waldorf salad is delicious(but you must like dill). The Fiesta fries were also very good and service was likewise great
Great cocktails. Great staff. Great time. Had an Irish coffee (they make their own whip cream in house) best one Ive had! Also learned what a “Last Call” cocktail is and the history behind the revival of the almost forgotten drink. Cant go wrong with either of those!
The best place downtown for proper cocktail. The bartenders are mixologists that know their tradecraft. There is an ever evolving cocktail and food menu with something for everyone. Great atmosphere for small meetups or a party of old friends. The burger and steak entree options are phenomenal. A secondary spot is opening up soon down the street and should be an amazing addition.
Have been Sidecar fans for several years. First visit to new creekside location--it's even awesummer! We'll be back. Attentive service from Sean & Olivia enhanced our experience. Unique libations and thoughtful food. Kudos, Josh!
I loved the old fashioned. A strong smoky wood aroma. It smelled like a warm fire on Christmas day.
Ordered the hummus and the cheese dip for the table. The hummus was more of a bean dip. But combined with the cheese dip: 😙👌.
They have large portion sizes for some items, almost too big. I ordered the street dog, and I got way more than I expected. I could barely finish the hot dog part, didn't get to the fries. The rice bowl also looked pretty big.
Their drinks are expensive, but seriously worth it. Plenty strong and I've never seen another bartender put so much care into a cocktail. A full five minutes with a blowtorch, tasting and careful pouring. Also the food is fantastic.
We had an excellent experience at Sidecar! We sat at the bar, which I highly recommend and Sean (Shaun? Shawn?) made us some excellent custom cocktails to fit our tastes! The spicy gin martini and a riff on a mezcal negroni were excellent! We also ended up ordering the fried pickles which were delicious. Great cocktail bar and will definitely be back the next time we are in SLO!
Now in full operation. Good food, nice cocktails, well worth a visit. A fun, lively bar with very good and eclectic food. Very enjoyable.
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