Novo Restaurant & Lounge – Mediterranean
Novo Restaurant & Lounge unfolds as a vibrant, globally-inspired sanctuary where the air hums with the enticing aromas of sizzling satay and aromatic spices. This sophisticated lounge invites guests to linger over a mosaic of shared plates, from delicate ahi crab rolls and crisp avocado-shrimp spring rolls to tender, glazed Korean short ribs that celebrate bold, international flavors. The effortlessly chic atmosphere creates a captivating backdrop for an evening of culinary discovery, where every artfully presented dish offers a fresh perspective on world-spanning cuisine.
726, Higuera Street https://www.novorestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Novo Restaurant & Lounge
Dairy-Free at Novo Restaurant & Lounge
Novo Restaurant & Lounge in San Luis Obispo has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Bánh Mì, Thai Green Chicken Curry and Thai Red Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Novo Restaurant & Lounge
Novo Restaurant & Lounge in San Luis Obispo has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ahi Crab Roll, Orange and Hazelnut Praline Cheesecake and Novo Sundae. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Novo Restaurant & Lounge
Novo Restaurant & Lounge in San Luis Obispo has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including King Salmon and Lamb Chops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Novo Restaurant & Lounge
Novo Restaurant & Lounge in San Luis Obispo has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussels Sprouts and Coastal Peaks Organic Blend Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Novo Restaurant & Lounge
Novo Restaurant & Lounge in San Luis Obispo has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussels Sprouts and Coastal Peaks Organic Blend Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Novo Restaurant & Lounge
Novo Restaurant & Lounge in San Luis Obispo has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sesame Miso Tofu Bowl, Coastal Peaks Organic Blend Coffee and Lavender Linen Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Novo Restaurant & Lounge
Novo Restaurant & Lounge in San Luis Obispo has 10 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Orange and Hazelnut Praline Cheesecake, Novo Sundae and Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Novo Restaurant & Lounge
Novo Restaurant & Lounge in San Luis Obispo has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee, Thai Green Chicken Curry and Grilled Salmon Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Novo Restaurant & Lounge
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Burrata and Charcuterie | 108.3 g | 58.8 g |
| Monte Cristo | 20.4 g | 35.7 g |
| Crab Omelette | 53.1 g | 35.3 g |
| Sesame Miso Tofu Bowl | 46.8 g | 33.2 g |
| Arugula Salad | 20.9 g | 31.9 g |
| 8 oz Filet Mignon | 180.7 g | 31.5 g |
| Ribeye Steak and Eggs | 21.6 g | 28.3 g |
| Fresh Avocado-Shrimp Spring Rolls | 39.8 g | 27.6 g |
| Beet & Burrata | 143.3 g | 24.9 g |
| Thai Red Curry | 111.9 g | 24.9 g |
| King Salmon | 0 g | 23 g |
| Meze Plate | 36.9 g | 22.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Fresh Avocado-Shrimp Spring Rolls - $21: Rice noodles, julienned vegetables, ginger soy and chili sauces, fresh cilantro and mint, roasted peanuts Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $20: Central coast whole squid, cleaned in-house, tossed lightly in flour, house-made tartar sauce and sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meze Plate - $20: Roasted beet hummus, muhammara, falafel, lemon-marinated dolmas, portuguese pickled vegetables, marinated olives, mixed nut dukkah, flatbread, olive oil Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata and Charcuterie - $24: Burrata, sliced prosciutto and capocollo, confit tomato, spiced nuts, marinated olives, mixed greens, toasted olive bread, balsamic reduction Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Samosas - $16: Indian-spiced potato dumplings, bell pepper garnish, mint chutney, raita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Singapore Chicken Satay - $15: Marinated thigh meat, cucumber relish, peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Crab Roll - $26: Ahi tuna wrapped around crab salad, avocado, sesame vinaigrette, cilantro-lime juice, local sprouts, crispy garlic, finger limes, shaved serrano, pickled wasabi Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Nachos - $22: Ahi poké, wonton chips, cucumber relish, ginger soy, dynamite aioli, scallion, sesame seeds Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $16: Flash fried brussels sprouts, goat cheese, dried cherries, balsamic reduction, crispy prosciutto Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Short Ribs - $24: House-made spicy kimchi, green onion, sesame seeds, basmati rice
- Pork Carnitas Sopes - $28: Three house made thick corn tortillas, caramelized slow roasted pork, sweet and sour escabeche, salsa, cilantro, queso fresco Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- House Salad - $9: Mixed market lettuces, cucumber, shaved radish, pickled onion, sunflower seeds, parmesan, cranberry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet & Burrata - $14: Beets and whipped burrata, pepita seeds, pickled onion, mint, dried cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette, salted lemon zest with herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Salmon Bisque (Mucho) - $19: Original recipe from Robin’s Restaurant Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Caesar Salad - $16: Baby romaine hearts, house-made focaccia croutons, crispy capers, anchovies, pickled onion, caesar dressing, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad - $17: Local arugula, roasted sweet potatoes, shaved parmesan, pomegranate seeds, honeyed almonds, pomegranate vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Grilled Salmon Salad - $26: Bloomsdale spinach, sliced apple, pickled fennel, dried cherries, spiced pecans, blue cheese, cranberry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Main Courses
- Ribeye Steak and Eggs - $34: 10oz grilled ribeye, bordelaise, two eggs your way, roasted fingerling potatoes
- Farmers' Market Vegetable Omelette - $18: Sautéed seasonal vegetables, goat cheese, avocado, roasted potatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Crab Omelette - $28: Blue crab, avocado, seasonal market vegetables, fresh hollandaise, roasted fingerling potatoes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Huevos Rancheros - $20: Two eggs poached in a fresh tomato sauce cooked with bacon, onions, fresh chiles, white cheddar, queso fresco, avocado, cilantro, tortilla chips Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Sesame Miso Tofu Bowl - $22: Slow baked sesame-ginger marinated tofu, wasabi edamame, seaweed salad, cucumber, avocado, crispy onions, pickled carrots and daikon, market lettuce, basmati rice, miso vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic
- Thai Green Chicken Curry - $28: Delicate coconut milk curry with market greens, fresno chiles, cilantro, radish, basmati rice, chapati Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Thai Red Curry - $24: Spicy coconut milk curry with carrots, mushroom, pineapple, swiss chard, snap peas, basmati rice, chapati Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, High-Fiber
- Pumpkin Risotto - $29: Carnaroli rice, ras el hanout spiced sugar pie pumpkin, mushrooms, spinach, crispy sage, shoestring sweet potato, spiced pecans, pomegranate seeds
- 12 oz Ribeye - $56: Herb roasted fingerling potatoes, prosciutto wrapped green beans and bell peppers, horseradish-herb compound butter
- 8 oz Filet Mignon - $56: Grilled beef tenderloin, sweet potato purée, baby carrots, crispy oyster mushrooms, porcini purée, truffle dust, lemon zest, garlic confit, herb compound butter Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Lamb Chops - $49: Grilled mongolian lamb chops, market vegetable stir fry, toasted sesame seeds, roasted cashews, white sticky rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- King Salmon - $42: Ginger soy marinated king salmon, white sticky rice, miso-glazed mushrooms and eggplant, furikake, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian
Sandwiches
- Monte Cristo - $21: Bacon, fried egg and swiss cheese sandwiched between two slices of french toast, roasted potatoes
- 8oz Burger - $20: California grown burger patty, jarlsberg cheese, red onion, sautéed mushrooms, vine-ripened tomatoes, lettuce, garlic dill aioli, brioche bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chicken Bánh Mì - $19: Marinated grilled chicken thigh, saigon pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, fresh mint & cilantro, sriracha aioli, toasted baguette Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly
Desserts
- Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee - $13: Soft, rich custard topped with caramelized sugar and fresh berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Orange and Hazelnut Praline Cheesecake - $14: Orange cheesecake, graham cracker crust, hazelnut praline swirl, praline dust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Coconut-Chocolate Pie - $13: Almond flour crust, salted coconut-caramel sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC
- Novo Sundae - $13: McConnell's vanilla bean and salted caramel chip ice cream, chocolate ganache, toasted hazelnuts
Beverages
- Lavender Linen Cocktail - $15: Lavender infused local tin city vodka, pama pomegranate liqueur, pomegranate juice, lemon, soda water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Spicy Passion Fruit Margarita - $15: Pueblo viejo blanco tequila, passion fruit, serrano pepper, cilantro, lime, agave, tajín rim Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal
- Hazed & Confused Hazy IPA - $8: Barrelhouse Brewing Co., 12oz 6.0% abv Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Coastal Peaks Organic Blend Coffee - $4.5: Local, dark roast Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Novo Restaurant & Lounge
- Is Novo Restaurant & Lounge dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Novo Restaurant & Lounge has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Bánh Mì, Thai Green Chicken Curry and Thai Red Curry.
- What can I eat at Novo Restaurant & Lounge on a dairy-free diet?
- Chicken Bánh Mì, Thai Green Chicken Curry and Thai Red Curry carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Novo Restaurant & Lounge have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sesame Miso Tofu Bowl and Coastal Peaks Organic Blend Coffee.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Novo Restaurant & Lounge?
- Burrata and Charcuterie, at roughly 58.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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