Little did we all know once we checked into Lodge San Luis Obispo, {that a} steakhouse was one in every of its restaurant choices: the Ox & Anchor on Palm Road in downtown SLO. Just like the resort, its theme and ambiance are trendy with clear traces. The restaurant additionally attracts inspiration from the hills and the ocean as nicely. Talking of native inspiration, their wines are principally from the Central Coast to maintain their choices within the native “terroir from plate to glass.”
The Ox & Anchor Restaurant
As you enter the Ox & Anchor restaurant from the primary drag, you’re instantly greeted with a festive and stylish full-service bar on the left. To the correct, you enter the eating room which gives each sales space fashion seating in addition to tables. Tres trendy in all methods, the ceiling and partitions are adorned with summary creations.
The bar on the Ox & Anchor
The menu on the Ox & Anchor is all ala carte, so you may choose and select what you need for sides for all their meal choices. Whereas it’s naturally recognized for his or her steak, you may also discover Yellowfin Ahi Tuna Tartare, Crab Desserts, Pork Dumplings (apparently an area favourite), Grilled Swordfish and Roasted Hen on the menu. We practically went for the Duck Leg Confit as a result of it sounded so beautiful.
We stored issues gentle to begin with two salads: their wholesome Ox Caesar with crostini, shaved pecorino and boquerones and an Apple and Endive salad with Fuji apples, herbed goat cheese, and candied walnuts. I requested for a facet of avocado which was an ideal match.
Ox & Anchor Salads
Under, the basic caesar on the Ox & Anchor.
Caesar Salad on the Ox & Anchor
After seeing the unbelievable wine menu by the glass and the bottle, we needed to go along with steak. In any case, when you could have a Petit Syrah from the Central Valley and some massive, daring, clean and velvety Cabs and Zins to select from, how will you not? We went with a vanilla butterscotch Cabernet Sauvignon for the complete night to pair with my American Waygu Flat Iron Steak and Anthony’s Filet Mignon.
Waygu Flat Iron Steak on the Ox & Anchor
Above and under, Filet Mignon
Filet Mignon on the Ox & Anchor
The edges are supposed to be shared with two or 4 individuals relying on the order. For instance, the Autumn Ricotta Gnocchi with Butternut Squash, Bacon and Sage is far more filling than Asparagus or Creamed Spinach. When Brussels Sprouts are on a menu, Anthony at all times orders them. I really feel as if we might do a write-up on the very best brussels sprouts from coast-to-coast at this level. Ox & Anchor’s model didn’t disappoint. Right here, they serve it with bacon, pickled crimson onions and herbs.
Brussel sprouts on the Ox & Anchor
The opposite good factor in regards to the steak choices is that they give you 4 completely different sauces to attempt: Basic Bearnaise, Purple Wine Bordelaise (my private favourite), Chimichurri and their basic Ox & Anchor steak sauce. For sure, we tried all of them.
For these of you who’re conventional meat and potato followers, additionally they supplied Truffle Fries with rosemary and pecorino, Crispy Polenta with garlic, rosemary and parmesan, Loaded Baked Potatoes with caramelized onions, bacon and bitter cream and lastly, Yukon Gold Puree Potatoes, served with crème fraiche and chive.
Our server was high notch. As somebody who used was a waitress in a number of states and international locations and later managed eating places, I’m a little bit of a snob on the subject of service and she or he was wonderful. We’d advocate it to others passing by way of SLO and we will certainly return on our subsequent go to south. Remember to learn our write-up on Lodge San Luis Obispo the place we stayed throughout this journey.
DETAILS:
Ox & Anchor
877 Palm Road
San Luis Obispo, CA
805.234.9968
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