An intimate restaurant on the edge of downtown San Luis Obispo equipped with a full bar and California-focused wine list, Nate Long founded Nate's on Marsh to share the ultimate in Central Coast hospitality with only the best comforting dishes worth craving.
“A San Luis Obispo native with a heart for hospitality and 15+ years in the culinary world, Nate’s focus is on guest experience above all. ”
Nate Long
FOUNDER & RESTAURATEUR
Before earning a degree in Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (with an emphasis on Marketing to boot!) Nate worked his way up San Francisco's top restaurants with acclaimed mentors like Chef Joseph Manzare of Postrio and Spago fame.
Under the guidance of restaurateurs Joseph Manzare and Mary Klingbeil, he managed and marketed a number of celebrated restaurants including Globe, Zuppa, and Joey & Eddie's. Driven to develop new skills, Nate coordinated private dining experiences, tended bar, curated impactful wine lists, and learned to ensure busy kitchens keep up with dining demands. During this time he discovered the secrets to lasting success: clear communication, seasonal menu planning, and a commitment to exceed industry standards.
Creative with a strategic mind, Nate's also managed brand strategy and marketing efforts for one of the nation's leading lettuce producers, Tanimura & Antle. Today, he leads the dedicated team of Nate's on Marsh—the flagship restaurant of his growing hospitality business, NRL Food Group.
Inspired by our San Luis Obispo heritage and led with vision, NRL Food Group transcends traditional hospitality in pursuit of unforgettable dining experiences.
Creatively driven, our upscale-casual restaurants spark connection by design to engage and delight. Every detail counts across service, cuisine, and ambiance. Together, we respect the past to honor the present with an eye on the future.
Nate's on Marsh is the flagship restaurant of NRL Food Group.