The Cape in Shell Beach

featuring OLD SLO BBQ

AWARD WINNING 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

AMAZING SEAFOOD

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.

40 BEERS & WINES ON TAP

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

  • Old SLO at The Cape | 1127 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach CA 93449 | 805-295-5144

Explore our Menu

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basket of fries

Seasoned fries with poblano ranch dipping sauce

CHIPS AND GUACAMOLE

Smashed avocado, mojo verde, cilantro, onion, pepitas, house chips

garlic chile shrimP

Beer battered shrimp, spicy garlic sauce, jicama, cilantro, grilled pineapple

AHI NACHOS

Seared Ahi, jalapenos, mojo verde, queso fresco, avocado, grilled corn, pico de gallo, salsa macha

CAPE CEVICHE

Fresh Cod, lime, pico de gallo, avocado, cucumber, coconut milk, pepitas, house chips

SOUPS AND SALADS

CLAM CHOWDER

CUP BOWL BREAD BOWl

CAPE CEASAR

Romaine, parmigiano reggiano, charred tomato, garlic crouton, charred lemon, caesar dressing

Add: Chicken Steak Shrimp

SUMMER SALAD

Strawberries, queso fresco, grilled corn, blueberries, almonds, strawberry vinaigrette

Add: Chicken Steak Shrimp

BAJA SALAD

Romaine, avocado, queso fresco, grilled corn, pico de gallo, tortilla crisp, shisitos, poblano ranch

Add: Chicken Steak Shrimp

KIDS MEALS

CHICKEN STRIPS CHICKEN QUESADILLA. HOT DOG CHEESEBURGER

Served with Fruit or Fries and a Juice Box

MAIN ENTREES

TACOS

Choice of 2x, 4x Tacos or 6x Tacos

House slaw, pico e gallo, cilantro, cojita cheese, jalapeno crema

STEAK FISH CARNITAS

CAPE BURGER

2 smashed patties, cheddar, lettuce, caramelized onion, tomato, pickles, cape sauce. Serve with French Fries

CALI BURGER

2 smashed patties, bacon, avocado, cheddar, lettuce, caramelized onion, tomato, pickles, cape sauce. Serve with French Fries

SURF N TURF WRAP

Braised beef, garlic shrimp, pepperjack, cilantro rice, chimichurri, chipotle aioli, tropical slaw

CHICKEN BACON AVO WRAP

Grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, remoulade sauce. Serve with French Fries

SHRIMP PO BOY

Fried or Grilled Shrimp, lettuce, tomato, pickles, remoulade sauce

LOBSTER ROLL

Lobster Salad, butter lettuce, celery, fried pickle onions and clarified butter. Serve with French Fries

N CHIPS

Fish n chips

Choose between 2 pc ,4 pc or 6pc

SHRMIP n chips

Regular or Large Serving

FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS N chips

Choose between 2 pc ,4 pc or 6pc

CALAMARI n chips

Regular or Large Serving

BOWLS

POKE BOWL

Ahi, rice, wakame, edamame, cucumber, grilled corn, avocado, jalapeno, ginger, wasabi, sambal aioli

LOBSTER MAC N CHEESE

Lobster, beer cheese, pasta shells, cheddar, green onion

About us.

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 1,400+ reviews

Let’s Talk

For Partnerships or Catering Needs

OLD SLO BBQ – Downtown

San Luis Obispo, CA

T: (805) 285-2473
E: matt@oldsanluisbbq.com

OLD SLO BBQ – BROAD ST

San Luis Obispo, CA

T: 805-242-6439
E: matt@oldsanluisbbq.com

OLD SLO BBQ at The Cape

Shell Beach, CA

T: (805) 295-5144
E: oldsloatthecape@gmail.com