A new restaurant is now open at a popular San Luis Obispo County golf course, offering stunning views and locally sourced plates for golfers and diners alike. Situated in between the rolling peaks of the San Luis Obispo foothills, Marcerro is the latest addition to the Dairy Creek Golf Course, revamping the clubhouse’s old restaurant space.
The name derives from the Spanish words for sea — “mar” — and hill — “cerro” — a reflection of the restaurant’s location and culinary inspiration.
The elevated American eatery is a part of SLO County’s forthcoming eco-resort, Nightsky camps, that will add 45 luxury eco-tents to the Dairy Creek property this spring.
Founded by two Australian ex-patriots, Nightsky camps is a brand new hospitality experience that provides a new way to connect with nature and get guests outdoors, while still experiencing the comfort and amenities of a hotel room.
Marcerro will be the resort’s restaurant, offering service to guests, golfers and those just looking for a good meal out of the house.
So far, the renovated restaurant space consists of a lounge room and bar as well as an outdoor patio overlooking the rolling hills of the golf course, complete with benches and a fire pit — a great spot for relaxing at sunset — but another main dining room with a bar and an outdoor eating area on the other side of the restaurant will be added soon, Nightsky co-founder Anatoly Mezhov told The Tribune.
“Once the (Nightsky) camp comes online, it’ll be like an interaction between guests coming here and the local community,” Mezhov said.
What is on Marcerro’s menu?
Led by Chef Tret Toussaint and beverage director Matt Wright, Marcerro’s all-day menu champions ingredients from local farms and drinks from nearby wineries and craft breweries.
To its curators, Marcerro’s menu was about creating something approachable but unique and memorable — “your typical dishes, but with a spin,” Mezhov said.
Highlights include whipped feta, duck confit pappardelle, poke nachos, smoked bay scallop ceviche, miso pan-roasted napa cabbage, the marcerro burger, a stone fruit and burrata salad and more.
The shrimp rolls with nori seaweed are Mezhov’s favorite. “They’re kind of different and unique,” he said.
Marcerro also provides full food and drink service to Swingtime — a Top Golf-style driving range — allowing guests to enjoy craft cocktails, wine, and share plates from the comfort of their bay.
“It’s an amazing amenity,” and addition to the eco-resort, Mezhov said.
How can I visit Marcerro?
Marcerro is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and to 8 p.m. on all other days, with a happy hour on weekdays from 4 to 7 p.m. The bar will remain open until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, as well.
The restaurant will also host a special event on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. to launch the space to the public. This free, family gathering will offer a first look at the restaurant’s menu and feature live music, a raffle giveaway and lawn games.
Source: The Tribune