For an authentic Napolitano experience in downtown SLO, visit family-owned Flour House. Bring along your industry card or pay stub to receive 20% off your menu selections every Wednesday starting at 4pm. 

The Inside Scoop:
A SLO County Industry Night Guide

WORDS BY CHRISTY wolff
Illustration BY Eva Nappier of Little E Studios 

Originally published in Edible SLO Magazine. 

FLOUR HOUSE, SAN LUIS OBISPO

From dishwashers, servers, and bartenders to farmers, ranchers, and vineyard workers, a dedicated community of women and men are responsible for keeping the Central Coast satiated. In recognition of their collective effort and energy, a bevy of local restaurants offer specific specials to show this talented crew some love. 

NOVO, SAN LUIS OBISPO

Do you cultivate, cook, serve, or pour in downtown San Luis Obispo? If so, you’re one of the lucky few eligible for 10% off Novo’s globally-inspired cuisine, every day. 

SIDECAR, SAN LUIS OBISPO

Sidecar invites industry kin to imbibe with 10% off California craft food and beverages all week long. We’ll cheers to that. This special does not apply to happy hour pricing. 

SLO PRovisions, SAN LUIS OBISPO

Pick up delectable dinner to go or dine in on Mondays and earn a 10% discount on all food and wine. (SLO Provisions’ state-of-the-art rotisserie custom made in France means mouthwatering chicken can be all yours on those nights you just don’t feel like cooking). 

BLUE HERON, LOS OSOS

Mondays starting at 4pm, individuals in the industry receive 30% off absolutely everything in a bottle. There’s also no corkage fee, so bring the wine you’ve been wanting to open and unwind outside in the firelit lounge. 

The Cass House Grill, Cayucos 

The Cass House hosts Community Night every Monday evening from 4:30–8:30pm. Industry folks are invited to gather with old friends and new for dinner and live music on the Pavilion. 

Thomas Hill Organics, Paso Robles 

Burgers on the brain? Mondays only, you’ll find them on the menu at Thomas Hill Organics. They celebrate industry folks by sharing 50% off beer or wine with the purchase of a burger. Plus, Tuesdays all wines under $100 are available at half-off. 

15 Degrees Wine Shop & Bar, Templeton 

Bring your industry business card or pay stub into downtown Templeton on Mondays for 20% off glasses of wine or beer and receive complimentary bottle service at 15 Degrees Wine Shop & Bar. You’re also eligible for 10% off to-go bottles every single day of the week. 

The Station, San Luis Obispo 

Want access to a carefully curated collection of wines from around the world? At The Station, industry members receive 10% off anything and everything in the shop, every day, from must-try wines to hot coffee, pantry goods, and various sundries. 

Vegetable Butcher, SLO

Calling all vegetable loving industry veterans! Every Monday the Vegetable Butcher in downtown San Luis Obispo offers “All-Day Happy Hour” to folks seated at their inviting bar. 

Cracked Crab, Pismo Beach 

The Cracked Crab is a Pismo Beach institution and to thank winery tasting room employees for their kind referrals, the fresh seafood restaurant shares a 20% discount with proof of employment, every day. 

Lido at Dolphin Bay, Pismo Beach 

Located on a stunning stretch of California coastline, Lido at Dolphin Bay honors industry members with a special discount of 20% that’s good up to six guests per table, every day. 

The Spoon Trade, Grover Beach 

Every Monday is Industry Day at The Spoon Trade. Owners Brooke and Jacob Town waive the corkage fee for diners during lunch and dinner to acknowledge the hard working people that make this business possible.