Milestone Tavern - American restaurant in San Luis Obispo - 972 Foothill Blvd, USA

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.

Really, it's bar food. Not big meals, but that's okay with me, but it might not be enough for someone younger. Service was okay. Seemed a bit pricey for the pretty basic meals.

A hidden gem. Loved my lunch. Pulled pork on a wonderful fresh brioche bun, pickled slaw with a choice of sides. I loved the pepitos and dried cranberries on my salad with a pomegranate balsamic dressing. Lovely outdoor patio.

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!

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.

Great food, great people, great times! In a city known for exceptional dining experiences, this place is on top! I've been here a half dozen times for a variety of events and have never been disappointed. Everything on the menu, from burgers, to hot chicken sandwiches, to tater tots are fresh, flavorful, and filling. An absolute "must go in SLO!!"

It was my first time, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. I got a “comfortable burger joint” feel with a high quality restaurant treatment. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and will definitely be returning. I recommend it to everybody looking for some good barbecue, served with professionalism and leadership. That surprised me.

Our 15 member seniors group (club) reserved inside seating previously, but they sat us outside in the cold. The place is very noisy with rowdy patrons. As seniors We were clearly out of our element. No calm or peaceful settings, just rowdy drunks. The food flushed real nicely the next day.