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Madonna Inn Copper Cafe

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#15 of 216 Restaurants in San Luis Obispo
€€ - €€€, American, Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly
100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-5408
+1 805-543-3000
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#15 of 216 Restaurants in San Luis Obispo
Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2019 Winner
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100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-5408
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+1 805-543-3000

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APPETIZERS & SALADS​
Abalone
Cayucos farmed abalone lightly breaded and sauteed, served with a lemon chardonnay sauce.
Locally Handmade Swiss & Linguica Sausage Bites
Barbecued​ over our oak pit, sliced and served sizzling hot.
Garlic Cheese Bread
San Luis sourdough bread smothered with roasted garlic, green onions and a variety of fresh cheeses.
Artisan Cheese Plate
Chef’s selection of five various cheeses served with winter white honey, candied pecans, greek olives and grape clusters.
Buffalo Wings
Hot, spicy wings served with our pick and shovel brand barbecue sauce and homestyle ranch dressing. Garnished with celery sticks.
Relish Tray
An assortment of monterey jack cheese, Italian salami, olives, green onions. A variety of peppers, celery and carrots.
Cheese & Fig Crostini
Goat cheese crostini with fig compote and pistachio crumbles.
Sweet Potato Fries
Served with a chipotle aioli sauce.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Sliced grilled chicken breast served over crisp, tossed romaine with parmesan cheese, croutons and our traditional caesar dressing.
Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach greens served with sliced eggs, chopped bacon, cheddar cheese and water chestnuts topped with our Aunt Laverne’s secret homemade dressing.
SEAFOOD​
Swordfish Steak
You will savor the flavor of this mildly sweet fish.
Halibut Steak
A hearty 10oz filet that is grilled to your liking.
Salmon Fillet
Filleted by hand and broiled to perfection. Rich in flavor, firm, yet very tender and tasty.
Broiled Lobster Tail 15oz
Served with lemon and drawn butter.
Abalone
Cayucos farmed abalone lightly breaded and sauteed, served with a lemon chardonnay sauce.
Market
Fresh Seafood of the Day
WORLD'S FINEST STEAKS​
French Filet Mignon (11oz)
Served​ with mushroom caps and a hearty burgundy sauce.
Filet Mignon (11oz)
Our most popular steak. So tender you can almost cut it with a fork.
New York Steak (16oz)
Barbecued to perfection and topped with mushrooms at your discretion.
Top Sirloin Steak (15oz)
Properly aged for a robust flavor, cooked over our oak wood pit.
Rib Eye Steak (16oz)
Due to this steak’s unique marbling, you’ll find the rib eye tender and juicy
Prime Rib of Beef (15oz)
Traditionally thick cut and slow roasted. Served au jus style with our bold creamy horseradish.
SPECIALTIES​
Spring Lamb Chops (16oz)
Barbecued over oak wood to bring out their distinctive tender and sweet taste, served with apple-mint jelly.
Filet Mignon and Australian Lobster
11oz. filet and 16oz. Lobster. 11oz. of our trademark filet mignon and one full pound of Australian rock lobster served with fresh lemon and drawn butter.
Chicken-Barbecued or Fried
How do you like your chicken. We’ll fry it southern style or barbecue it over oak wood and serve with our pick and shovel barbecue sauce.
Fresh Steamed Vegetable Plate
Steamed garden vegetables, topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Served with our homemade rice pilaf or piping hot baked potato.
Beef Ribs
Subject to availability and served with our homemade pick and shovel barbecue sauce.
Grilled Portabella "Steak"
Layered with heirloom tomatoes, goat cheese, seasonal vegetables, and a balsamic reduction drizzle. This lighter fare has a distinct western flavor from the natural red oak barbecue.
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About
The Famous Copper Cafe is popular with tourists and locals alike for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all served in a continental atmosphere. Elaborate woodcarvings, red leather seats, and hand-painted walls create a memorable, unique experience. Adjacent the Copper Cafe, the Madonna Inn Bakery features World Famous cakes, pies, pastries, French pastries, cookies and delightful cookies, all made daily.
PRICE RANGE
€5 - €20
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
American, Cafe
FEATURES
Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Takeout, Seating, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 1 week ago
We were only there for dessert

This was easily the worst experience with a restaurant that we have experienced in decades. Out of food, slow service, inability to make the most simple of desserts, and an absolute embarrassment while trying to take family and friends out for the evening. We had...More

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank ralfeez
Reviewed 3 weeks ago
Colorful surroundings, great service and food

We had the best wait person ever and her name was Lita. She was pleasant, attentive and fast. We ordered the chicken salad with cashews and it was YUMMY! Can't wait to come back and have Lita wait on us again.

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank penelopeonetwo
Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
Lunch at Madonnas

Really unique something I’m sure is unique to one place in the United States if not the world just a wonderful experience very interesting and unique

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank Roadglide17
Reviewed 4 weeks ago
A well maintained step back in time.

We went the for breakfast and the food was good and the service was very good. Our food was tasty, came quickly and was hot. It is an interesting place to walk around before or after your meal since the hotel is pretty unique. If...More

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank Kevin T
Reviewed 26 August 2019
Beautiful place to eat and visit!

First visit to this cafe and grounds as well. Beautiful, never seen anything like it. Food and service were excellent. And the take out bakery goods were fantastic!

Date of visit: April 2019
Thank nancyb890
Reviewed 22 August 2019
very disappointed!

Waited years to come to he Madonna Inn and left feeling very disappointed. Our server was not good - even failed to mention the daily special - and the gal that served the wine needed a lesson in etiquette. Plus our food was nothing special....More

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank tucsonjan
Reviewed 19 August 2019
Afternoon Dessert

Had the German Chocolate Cake and Vanilla Shake. Hard to have lunch and dessert here. Too much food at one time! The cake choices are Fantastic in taste and to look at. Have had many meals here from breakfast to dinner. Enjoyed them all. Manager...More

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank Richard S
Reviewed 17 August 2019 via mobile
Delicious breakfast

After a wonderful stay in the hotel, we had breakfast at the Copper Cafe. The food comes in very large portions. It is delicious. They are very good with allergies as well.

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed 20 July 2019 via mobile
Didn’t live up to the hype

The place was a mess, tissue all over the floor in the restroom, staff standing around chatting, tables not cleared, food came out burnt, the staff seemed generally fed up and stressed. I imagine when everything’s fine it’s probably a great place to visit, but...More

Date of visit: July 2019
Thank stevegI3314ZT
Reviewed 18 July 2019 via mobile
Kitsch enough for anyone!

Wow just go to look at the decor. It’s astounding! Food is actually quite reasonably priced and it’s not bad. Lots of choice and although we didn’t try the cakes they are worth the visit just to see them! I wish we had booked a...More

Date of visit: July 2019
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Thank you for your question. We do allow Service Animals on property. We hope to see you soon at our wonderful establishment.
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