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Old SLO at The Cape | 1127 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach CA 93449 | 805-295-5144
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By Old San Luis BBQ


Old SLO BBQ has been serving the Central Coast with award winning barbecue for over a decade and now you can get it right here in beautiful Shell Beach

The Cape, known for its seafood is your go to destination for seafood classics like Lobster rolls, fish n chips and our homemade chowder! Open for Lunch and Dinner.

With over 40 local beers and wines to choose from The Capes beer garden and patio offers families and groups a casual atmosphere with firepits, heaters and live music
Old SLO at The Cape | 1127 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach CA 93449 | 805-295-5144
After moving to SLO in 2001 to attend Cal Poly, founder Matt Pearce fell in love with the traditional BBQ of the Central Coast. He graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering and took up a job working at Diablo Canyon, where he would start competing in company-wide “cook-offs” for fun. It wasn’t long before Matt realized his real dream was to open up his own restaurant and take his barbecuing skills to the next level. In 2010, he decided to open a small catering business using authentic recipes that had been developed over several generations by friends and families born and raised in SLO.
As his food grew more and more popular, Matt, with the help of his wife Danae Pearce, grew their small business from a “hole-in-the-wall” take-out window to three successful, full-sized restaurants and a flourishing catering business..


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4.2 from 500+ reviews
Excellent!
Wow. This place is a must. My family of four went to eat, and we all ordered something different. Everything is so fresh, tasty, and great quality. It has been awhile since I left a review, and I knew this place deserves one and I’m still sitting here! I promise you won’t be disappointed. There is a play area for kids on their patio along with a small golf area. Also, the patio is pet friendly. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and provide a relaxed atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back here to eat!
★★★★★
Highly Recommended
We had such a wonderful experience at Cape Cod Eatery & Taphouse! From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional—our server, Hailey, was friendly, attentive, and truly made us feel welcomed.
The food was delicious, and we were pleasantly surprised by the complimentary desserts, which were such a thoughtful touch. What really stood out was the kindness shown to our dogs. They even brought out complimentary meat patties just for them!
The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. We sat around a table with a fireplace in the center, which made the whole experience feel warm and relaxed. Great food, great service, and a beautiful setting. We can’t wait to come back!
★★★★★
Great Food and Vibes
We ordered a cup of clam chowder and a order of fish and chips. The clam chowder was delicious! The fish and chips were fine but we felt like the batter was a little greasy. We really enjoyed the outside seating where they have a big screen TV and the football game was playing. It was a nice, comfortable place to enjoy lunch. We would eat here again but try something different than the fish and chips. They had a nice variety of foods on the menu. We would definitely eat her again
★★★★★
For Partnerships or Catering Needs
OLD SLO BBQ – Downtown
670 Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA
T: (805) 285-2473
E: matt@oldsanluisbbq.com
OLD SLO BBQ – Marigold Center
3870-3 Broad St
San Luis Obispo, CA
T: 805-242-6439
E: matt@oldsanluisbbq.com
OLD SLO BBQ at The Cape
1127 Shell Beach Rd.
Shell Beach, CA
T: (805) 295-5144
E: oldsloatthecape@gmail.com