What to order at Shalimar Indian Restaurant

Must order
Anything from the tandoor; the clay oven is the kitchen's anchor.
Signature dishes
Tandoori chicken, Curries
Editor tip
The lunch window ends at 14:30 sharp; the halal kitchen is listed on Zabihah.
CuisineIndian
Price$$
NeighborhoodSouth Broad
HoursDaily 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:30
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Address: 3820 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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OrderKing salmon on the creekside deck, or the Tikka Masala Chicken.

TipAsk for the lower creekside terrace; it was voted Best Outdoor Dining in the 2026 New Times poll.

Luna Red ★ 4.4

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OrderThe seafood paella, built for the table and priced accordingly.

TipBook the patio for Thursday evenings; the farmers' market runs one block away on Higuera Street.

Firestone Grill ★ 4.7

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Firestone Grill is San Luis Obispo's tri-tip sandwich benchmark, carving oak-grilled beef onto garlic rolls since 1995 for a queue that snakes out the door.

OrderThe tri-tip sandwich on a garlic-butter roll, with a side of fries.

TipThe line moves faster than it looks; order at the counter and grab a patio table on Higuera Street.

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