Wren Provisions — Restaurant in San Luis Obispo

I've had the pleasure of working with Wren Foods, led by the incredibly talented Chef Kimi Walker, for several events over the years, and I can't say enough good things about them. Whether it's a beautifully curated cheese and charcuterie board or a full-course meal, Wren Foods consistently delivers exceptional quality and presentation. When you're planning an event, you want everything to go smoothly, especially when it comes to the food. Wren Foods not only meets but exceeds expectations in every way. The level of artistry, food quality, professionalism, and reliability they bring is truly hard to find these days. They've become our go-to caterer, whether it's for an intimate gathering with a cheese and charcuterie board or a paired tasting for 50 people. Chef Kimi Walker's expertise shines through in every dish. She’s not only highly skilled but also incredibly responsive and super-friendly, making the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. Highly...

Finally had dinner here after hearing so many great things about it. It more than lived up to the hype and exceeded my expectations. The food was inventive, perfectly balanced, and full of flavors that had our party of 3 swooning. The shared plate menu allowed us to try so many dishes and they were all great, but the highlights for us were probably the korokke (Japanese croquettes) and the seasonal crudo. The reasonably priced menu with a range of offerings/prices allowed us to get out of there for just under $100 for a party of 3 before tip including a couple glasses from the well-curated wine list. The presentation was impeccable, the service kind and attentive, and the staff knowledgeable. Chef Kimi has clearly put together a great team and I was pleasantly surprised by how smoothly things were operating after just a couple months. Will definitely be...

Menu is interesting & well executed. Aesthetic is beautiful. But the service is HORRENDOUS. Their business model is like a sandwich shop: you seat yourself, and then walk to a counter to order. Unusual for a dinner restaurant at these (high) prices. Then they have one waitress attending to the entire restaurant. (Plus a chef and a sous chef). And that one waitress acted as if our presence was an imposition. She practically threw the food at our table. She appeared completely frazzled the entire time, as did the rest of the staff. It was unsettling and unprofessional. (She even brought the first round of small plates without any silverware, leaving me to walk back to the counter for silver.) Also worth noting: they don’t take reservations. I will not...