SLO Restaurant Month performance
Summary
Restaurant Month grew to 59 participating restaurants (up from about 30 last year), and nearly 1,200 diners took the survey, with 66% saying it influenced them to dine out — evidence SLO is building a foodie reputation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Feb 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
A 4% year-over-year lift in restaurant sales tax during last year's program month.
Local restaurants, especially during the slow winter season.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Promotional Coordinating Committee
The second annual Restaurant Month drew 60 restaurants and over 1,000 diner survey entries, with restaurants reporting solid sales lifts. Complaints about hard-to-find QR codes and time-limited specials will shape next year's design.
Tourism Business Improvement District Board
Restaurant Month grew to 59 participating restaurants (up from about 30 last year), and nearly 1,200 diners took the survey, with 66% saying it influenced them to dine out — evidence SLO is building a foodie reputation.
Promotional Coordinating Committee
Restaurant Month is halfway through with 60-plus eateries participating and 530 diner surveys collected. Last year the program coincided with a 4% lift in restaurant sales tax, outpacing county and state trends.
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