Toney Breault San Luis Obispo Obituary, Death:- The San Luis Obispo community was rocked this week by the news that Toney Breault, a local business owner known for his ownership of several beloved Central Coast restaurants, was found dead at his home on the 1100 block of Garden Street on Tuesday morning.
A family member confirmed Breault’s death to KSBY; medics were called to the scene where his body was discovered, and police have corroborated his identity. Breault, 54, was the proprietor of Franks Famous Hot Dogs, Buffalo Pub and Grill, and F. McLintocks Saloon & Dining House in San Luis Obispo.
His restaurants were fixtures in the local dining scene, drawing both residents and visitors to their familiar doors. At the time of his passing, family members say all of the businesses are temporarily closed.
The news of his death comes just one day after the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control reported an investigation at the F. McLintocks location on Higuera Street involving underage drinking — an incident that, at the time, did not result in any citations.
Breault’s departure marks the end of an era for several long‑standing local establishments. Two of the F. McLintocks locations in Shell Beach and Arroyo Grande had already closed in 2024, and the recent loss adds to a sense of change and challenge for downtown businesses.
Toxicology results are pending, and authorities have not yet released a cause of death. The local community continues to react to the news with sadness and reflection on the impact Breault and his restaurants had on San Luis Obispo’s social and culinary culture.