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Serves meat, vegan options available. Creekside restaurant that labels which dishes can made vegan on its menu, including vegan dessert options. Serves lunch from 11am and dinner from 5pm. Sunday brunch 10am-2pm. Located in the Network Shopping Center. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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726 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, California, USA, 93401
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- Outdoor seating
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11 Reviews
First Review by LukeAndNika
Bridge91
Points +16
Vegan options are delicious - Edit
Novo has a few vegan options, and they are delicious. My husband and I had the lettuce wraps with braised tofu. They were out of this world. I also had the falafel wrap and it was very good. I didn’t try the black bean burger or the salads, but saw others enjoying theirs. The patio along side the creek is gorgeous and pet friendly. It’s pricey but if you want a high end experience, this is the place.
Read morePros: Very fresh ingredients , Delicious food, Creekside patio is gorgeous and pet friendly
Cons: It’s pricey, Vegan options are limited
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CarrieHart
Points +26
Awesome chocolate pie - Edit
Popular restaurant with beautiful creek setting. Just got the desert, which is well worth it.
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NoochNooch
Points +83
Great vegan options! Delicious - Edit
Clearly labeled menu items for vegans. Lots of options. The daily soup is always veggie/ sometimes vegan. I had a great vegan carrot curry soup. Mezze plate was delicious. Red curry with tofu was also delicious. There was even a vegan chocolate coconut pie for dessert. Great staff and ambiance as well. Will definitely return.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-12
Pros: Clearly labeled menu, Knowledgeable staff
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Swruggles
Points +124
Lovely Creekside Dining - Edit
A lovely evening on a *hot* weekend. We enjoyed the samosa appetizer before eating Chow Novo (noodles) and Thai red curry as main dishes. It was a wonderful evening with great service and tasty food. (Samosas are not traditional size. Expect individual 2-bite size)
Read morePros: Multiple vegan options, Creekside dining, Fun cocktails
Cons: Tables are a little small
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corvus-strang
Points +107
Decent Vegan Options - Edit
Vegan options were a bit of an after thought. Curries were good. Noodles were not.
Read morePros: True Vegan Options, Creekside deck seating
Cons: Expensive, Very Non-Vegan Centric Restaurant
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EmilyDesJardins
Points +891
Love the options they have but wish they had more - Edit
The lunch menu is pretty much a miss, I just get the tofu raps when I go for lunch which are amazing. But my favorite is the red curry at night. We used to order their chow mein too but since post covid it’s not what it used to be. Curry is still 10/10. I wish they had a vegan menu and more options. But best place for a fancy date night! Also call ahead for reservations because walking in is impossible now if you want to sit on the patio
Read morePros: The few vegan options they have are good, Beautiful patio, Fancy
Cons: Expensive but it’s expected with the environment , Doesn’t have a vegan menu, Not many vegan options
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SoyCoffeeFTW
Points +645
A romantic dinner by the creek - Edit
My partner and I made reservations for an early dinner by the creek. There aren’t that many vegan options, but everything we ordered was fresh and made with seasonal fruit and vegetables.
Read moreFor an appetizer, we had the Novo Lettuce Wraps with tofu. I liked how it was served like a build-your-own wrap. The tofu was light, crispy, and well-seasoned, and there were three different sauces to dip the wrap in.
We ordered the Chow Novo and the vegan version of the Thai Red Curry. The Chow Novo was lackluster, but the red curry was the best curry I’ve ever had. It had just the right amount of spice and coconut milk with sweet and tangy bits of pineapple to balance all the flavours.
But the most memorable part of our dinner was the Chocolate Coconut Tart. Not gonna lie. The combination of the chocolate and fresh fruit was a life-changing experience for me! Though Novo is on the pricy side, the entire dinner was worth every penny.
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-10
Pros: Fresh, seasonal cuisine, Accommodating to vegans, Creekside dining
Cons: Very expensive, Limited vegan options
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AutumnTierra
Points +1442
Some vegan options - Edit
The menu has a few vegan options. They have a beautiful patio and the servers are very knowledgeable about not only what is vegan, but what is best and how to prepare it. I am only giving it three stars, because some of the other restaurants in town are SO good. I wouldn’t pick to eat here over the local veg restaurants or Luna Red, but it’s still very good if you need a fancy dinner with omnivores.
Read morePros: Labels vegan options , Knowledgeable staff, Beautiful patio
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erika.veg
Points +136
Vegan option came with eggs and cheese... - Edit
Novo has a beautiful creekside patio and good food. However, the last time I went there for brunch and ordered the vegan soyrizo breakfast wrap, it arrived with eggs and cheese. I even confirmed when I ordered that I did not want egg or cheese on it but the waiter seemed pretty disinterested—or maybe he didn’t understand the difference between vegan and vegetarian. So make sure you’re extra clear when you order here.
Read moreOverall, the vegan brunch options are lacking. There’s also a BLTA with vegan option. When I asked what the VO included, the waiter told me it just doesn’t have bacon—which basically makes it a $16 lettuce and tomato sandwich.
Pros: Outside dining
Cons: Vegan option didn’t come vegan , Expensive , Busy on weekends
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clam7
Points +611
Fancy food with friends - Edit
Novo is exceptionally well known in SLO and a very popular place for students to take their parents when they visit town. They have a lot of dishes that can be turned vegan which is nice. However, it's not my favorite place to count on for vegan food because it doesn't taste as good as other places even though they advertise it on the menu. The staff is well trained and food can get quite expensive. My favorite thing about this place though is the outdoor seating next to the creek, it is a beautiful place to enjoy SLO weather during the day.
Read morePros: Labeled vegan options on the menu , Trained staff, Beautiful location
Cons: Expensive
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LukeAndNika
Points +31
Best Vegan Date Spot in SLO - Edit
Novo has several good vegan options and is SLO's best "fancy" restaurant option for vegans or vegetarians.
Read moreGet the tofu lettuce wraps as an appetizer. I also HIGHLY recommend getting the thai red curry entree...it's spicy, creamy, and dreamy.
Creekside patio, great ambiance, slightly pricey but its worth it for a nice dining experience.
Pros: Nice ambiance , Several solid vegan options , Great date spot
Cons: Menu never changes , Pricey
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