It's been a long time since we've had such an outstanding restaurant experience! Even before we arrived, when we called in with a question. Nazare made sure we would feel comfortable. When we got there we were charmed by the small, warm bistro feel to the place and thanks again to Nazare who got us sitting, with drinks in hands quickly. Our waitress Quinn was delightful and a big help in helping us create the perfect order for ourselves. The meats were done to perfection. The service was impeccable. The chef clearly has the full support of the wait, kitchen and bar staff. All of this makes for all of us who come a very happy place to be. Thank you for being such a standout restaurant! read more

Such a great experience at Barley & Boar, made even better by our server Frankie! Ordered a great cocktail - Arrow to the Knee - with their homemade gin! They also make their own vodka and have some home brewed beer. Had the bread - a must! Amazing spread on the plate! Had the new summer salad, recommended by Frankie. Awesome and refreshing! The Wagyu burger was our main - unbelievable! I wish we had room for dessert! Thanks, Frankie! We'll be back.... read more

I want to further my Barley & Boar review. I've been 5x, and loved every moment. Who knew this little unassuming place from the outside is so outstanding on the inside in every way. Allow me to elaborate. Fairly small, 15-20 tables with a good size bar, and smaller counter facing the open kitchen. Dining by myself, I chose for the visual spectacle by the three in the kitchen, chefs/sous-chef/cook. BTW, I would say it's got a romantic setting. Greeted by the smiley hostess, and my fun and casual waiter Frankie (and burger-lover which I found out), I felt very welcomed. They feature a handful of beers, 2 that are brewed in-house, wines (a good $20 corkage fee if you bring your own), and an ample cocktail list. The menu is small, 1 of every animal - burger, pork, fish, chicken and veg -- and it's seasonal, menu changing soon. What I've tried: ============= BURGER [$29, 5.0 stars] -- I had to get a burger, after all, it's why I came in. Wagyu beef, melted comte gruyere, shaved/pickled onions, and a "backporch" bun -- wow, best burger in 5 years for me. Amazing quality, wonderful seasoned handformed patty, oooohhhh basically a cheese sauce, wonderful fresh bun. It needed some crunch to it to make it perfect, but along with the handcut large fries seasoned with a dryrub (ranch? parm?), it was over-the-top. SHORT RIB [$34, 5.0 stars] - perhaps the best I've ever had (and boy, have I had) with mushrooms in a red wine sauce. Served with amazing creamy polenta. Really nice portion. Love. PORK CHOP [$35, 4.5 stars] -- huge, cooked to perfection. Served with veggies and potato puree. I'd order every time, but see above. read more

Came in for dinner around 7pm and had a really lovely meal. Our server Frankie was stellar. The bread and butter was AMAZING. I thought it was crazy that it was $11 but it was so worth it. There's a bed of butter and herbs and spices under the bread and the texture of the bread was so perfect. I wish there was a touch more short rib in my pasta, but the flavor was nice. The fried chicken sandwich was also yummy, but perhaps a little too much sauce. They make their vodka and gin in house and the cocktails were delicious. read more

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Went to B&B for anniversary drinks and dinner. They staff greeted us and made us feel very welcome. Table for two by the window and we ordered cocktails. She had the Fit for a King and I went with my standard bulliett rye Manhattan. Both excellent. We started with the Street Corn Brussels and it was surprisingly spicey in a good way. Shredded and mixed with the corn and peppers. Our entrée were the pork chop and braised short rib. Both were prepared excellently and the flavor was delicious. The short rib was cooked perfectly and fell off the bone. Mushrooms and red wine sauce with polenta made for an excellent meal. A little chocolate for dessert and we were off to the next. Have had some great experiences here and will be back with friends again soon! read more

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We had a delightful dining experience. Made a reservation for an early Valentine's Day dinner. We were seating promptly. Service and ambiance were on point. Our cod was fantastic! The fish was light, airy and melted in our mouths. The potato puree was yummy, but wasn't very warm by the time we were served. The chicken sandwich was good, but I don't think I'd order it again. read more

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During happy hour, I stopped by to celebrate my birthday. I was greeted immediately and I sat outside. It was peaceful and quiet. - I ordered the No-Paloma. It was so refreshing! In addition, the salted rim was spicy and a perfect contrast to the subtle sweetness of the beverage. It was served so beautifully! - Shout out to my server, Frankie. He was kind, respectful, polite, and genuinely interested in our conversation. What a great place! read more

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Beautiful place, the bone marrow gremolata was super tasty. The staff welcoming and friendly, read more

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My fiancé and I have been here three previous times and had an absolutely fabulous experience. Last time we went about a week ago unfortunately was not the same. I ordered a drink (bee's knees or something like that) and I am not particularly picky but the food and drink tasted very off to the point I wish I didn't even come in. I was pretty uncomfortable drinking the drink and it tasted like perfume.... I very politely requested a different drink, just a glass of wine. The waiter was cool about it and I didn't insist on getting the other one taken off the check I just said I really prefer something else. I got a pasta dish and I kid you not I would have been better off eating Kraft mac and cheese. Again I'm not picky but this pasta tasted like absolutely nothing and the mushrooms tasted very strong, I don't think they added any salt to the dish. Once I was working through my food the waiter came back and asked me about 3 or 4 times about my wine which I had to repeatedly say was good which felt pretty awkward and it started to feel like it was on purpose. He asked two more times about my food when he saw I didn't eat much he was staring into my soul and insisted I get a box which again felt like he knew i wasn't enjoying it but I was just trying to leave at this point. Insult to injury he still charged me for the awful cocktail despite me having a couple small sips read more

Barley and Boar has a beautiful ambiance. I really appreciated the rustic yet modern decor and the attempt at making the place quiet with sound boards and carpets. Our waitress was outstanding so friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. We ordered the green tomatoes and crab as well as the mussels marinière for appetizers, the salmon and saffron couscous for main dish and the peach cobbler for desert. We also had dirty martinis. They make their own vodka and gin. The martini had delicious olives stuffed with blue cheese as well as some peppercorn crushed on top. I would give it a 7/10. It was tasty but it felt a bit watered down compared to others I have had in the past. The mussel marinière were a 10/10 made to perfection. Growing up in France I can tell you I have had this dish many times before and this one was well executed. Onto the fried tomatoes and crab, I would give it a 4/10. I appreciated the texture but the taste was overly flowery, yes it tasted like some flower or perhaps herbs and lacking flavor and salt. It was a let down. I will say the same for the salmon. It missed flavor, the veggies were undercooked and flavor less and the salmon was small and lacked pizzazz. The cobbler was 2/10. It was like a lump of hard dough on top of chopped peaches. It had none of the gooeyness and sweetness that is expected from a cobbler. The ice cream was the only redeeming thing on this dish. This was my first time at this place and I will return again as it is possible I did not select their best dishes. read more

An amazing meal was had here. A recommendation from a friend which did not disappoint. It was a little drive from Paso but not too bad. Service was great right from the start. Our table was ready so no waiting was needed. Basically everything on the menu looked amazing. Not sure how often the dishes changes but we were ready to try everything. That's the good thing about having friends who like to share everything. You get to samples pretty much everything. Started off with some of the cocktail, which were great. Bread and butter was hit with its honey whipped butter and focaccia bread. The baby gem Caesar, wedge style was nice. But I do recommend the cauliflower steak with the cheese sauce. Perfectly cooked and goes well with the sauce. Also the kimchi Brussels sprouts. Wouldn't think the two would match but it paired really well together. Main, the Wagyu beef burger, full of flavors and cooked to our liking and served with frites. We literally had almost everything on the menu. Pork was excellent with the sauce on top. Bronzino, flakey and juicy. Chicken and the brisket, both excellent. Not a dish was disliked. Everything was excellent which also contributed to a full belly so dessert wasn't consumed. Excellent service, amazing food and great atmosphere. Will definitely be back. read more

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The Rib is officially my "death row meal." It was so perfect and rich. We got the bread, Brussels (not pictured) as well as the chicken sandwich and the rib. I also got the NA tom collins inspired mocktail. Everything was AMAZING and our bartender/server Tristan was so friendly, even while busy! I love it here. read more

Barley and Boar - Chicken Sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Atascadero, California

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From the welcoming warm greeting and service from Frankie to the exquisite meals from Daniel & Leo amazing experience. Food was a 150% hit drinks were also amazing recommended by Frankie great choices. Watching Daniel & Leo with their exceptional talent i can't wait to go back and try it all! read more

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Although a little small, this place was awesome with an open kitchen. The house gin was tasty and their cocktails were great. I was pleased with "The Bay" which was a nicely cooked and flavorful cod. But then I tasted my brother's burger which was even better. Then I had to try my wife's braised short rib which was out of this world! Our server was great and we even talked about returning the very next night. Great service and even better food....what more could I ask? read more

Finally gave B and B for our anniversary dinner and wow is all I can say and not in a GOOD way. Started with the bartender pouring my wife's glass of wine and then airing 20 minutes for my old fashioned that he had to look up in a binder on how to make! When I got it there wasn't even enough liquid to get the orange peel in the whiskey. Ordered the pork chop and burger. The bartender asked how my wife wanted her pork chop done because the computer was asking if it should be rare, medium, etc last time I checked you want a cooked through pork chop not rare. Well it showed up over cooked and dry either way along with a chicken dish that was the wrong order instead of the burger. Another staff member apologized and said they would retire the burger that then took 20 minutes while my wife's plate just sat there. Once my burger showed up it was obviously rushed as it had a piece of cold cheese sitting on the patty! While I waited I tried to order a B and B house beer that they were out of all types so I was offered a Coors Light in a bottle. Needless to say it wasn't the anniversary meal or service we hoped for and more importantly a huge disappointment in thinking the "nice" A town restaurant was going to be a great experience read more

We are a little late to the party but so glad we made it, what a great meal and experience! We were able to enjoy a spot at the bar with Francisco, everything was delicious. Pretty sure the Brussels spouts will change your life, I'm still thinking about that dish. And the pork chop?? Exceptional! Thank you for a great evening, you will see us again. read more

Barley and Boar - Pork Chop - Pubs Near Me - Atascadero, California

What a great find. I haven't had a meal this good since I left the Bay Area in December. We arrived shortly after 5:00 on a Tuesday and were seated immediately. Our server Frankie H offered us still or sparkling water and we chose one of each. I'm used to being charged for sparkling water, but not still. No where on the menu is it listed water was $8 and Frankie failed to mention it. I was dissapointed to find $16 worth of water on the bill. I am not yet familiar with Paso wines and was offered several tastes before I made my selections. I had a glass of Justin Rose and Straight out of Paso Zin. Both wines were execellent. My friend got the tequila sow'r which she enjoyed. We started off with the Bread and Butter which was outstanding. I would go back for this dish alone. Next we had the Market Salad. While it was delicious, I was a bit shocked when it was presented and there were literally 3 pieces of lettuce. I would recommend that they rename this dish. We ended with The Beef, which was thick cut fatty smoked brisket. While the dish was good needed to add salt and pepper to the meat, which we needed to ask for. Also, the menu didn't state that there would be a 2.99% operations fee. Surprise! Overall it was a good experience with a few dissapointments. read more

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Daniel & Darcy are amazing!! The most phenomenal service in the central coast. They don't just provide warm hearted Service, they strive to connect with every guest and go above and beyond to make you feel like family while you dine. I'm a 3rd generation restaurateur and Let me tell you if you desire a warm hearted experience...skip the run of the mill restaurants in Atascadero and treat yourself to a meal at Batley & Boar. read more

Barley and Boar - Pubs Near Me - Atascadero, California

Service was amazing and everything we had was delicious! We will be back for sure. Very cute vibey dinner spot. read more

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First off the staff is lovely. It was packed when we went in. Beware though because it is very expensive. It's a little confusing because the ambiance doesn't really reflect the prices but since it was busy I guess people are willing to pay. read more

From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with a warm, genuine greeting from the host, who also turned out to be our waiter. The restaurant itself is small and quaint, yet still fun, lively, and full of great energy. Frankie provided absolutely amazing service, offering great recommendations and making us feel truly taken care of all night. We were celebrating birthdays, so everyone ordered something different, and every single dish was delicious. It's rare to find a restaurant that delivers exceptional food and backs it up with equally outstanding service, but Barley & Boar does exactly that. Thank you for a great evening! We'll definitely be back! read more

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My husband and I have eaten at Barley & Boar several times. We travel from the Central Valley and if in the vicinity, try to stop by and have a good meal. However, this last week we had reservations and had the braised short ribs, both my husband and I did not feel good that night. Was so disappointed. Our previous dinners had always been so good. Hoping that this was just a fluke. But it will be a while before I go back. The service is always excellent. read more

Last night was the second visit my wife and I have made to Barley and Boar. We did my 30th birthday dinner here in December '23 after hearing lot of great word of mouth locally and enjoyed that visit so much that my wife wanted to do her 30th birthday dinner at B&B as well. Last night was consistent with our first visit. The service upon arriving was exceptional from the hostess, to our waiter, to the kitchen staff, and in between. The entire team here is super friendly and interactive. I highly recommend making reservations at the counter where you face the open kitchen and get a front row seat to watch the amazing group of chef's and sous-chef's that make all the dishes at B&B from scratch. Sitting here seriously makes me appreciate their craft with the attention to detail they display. Food wise, we started by sharing the Bread and Butter, the Steamed Clams, and both ordered "The Beef" after it was recommended by our waitress. Everything was absolutely phenomenal. When it came to the entree, the meat fell off the bone and the jus it came with was exceptional. The side of potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables were also a great touch. Also ordered the 'Fit For a King' old fashioned that was part of their expansive spirits/wine/beer list. It was one of my favorites in the county. Special shout out to the kitchen staff for the incredible Amuse-bouche for the 2nd straight visit. This time it was a piece of tender steak with kimchi and habanero dressing. Second shout out to the staff for all the personal touches on our dinner. It meant a lot to my wife to have her 30th birthday recognized by your staff so sincerely and she absolutely raved about the chocolate mousse desert that had a strawberry chantilly cream & salted strawberry foam that you provided us with at the end. We seriously can't recommend this establishment more to locals and to celebrate a special occasion. Can't wait to go back in the future! read more

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We loved having Frankie as our server! Everything was fabulous! Notably the popcorn chicken, Brussels sprouts, and burger. The ranch is delish. Frankie convinced us to get the dessert (banana foster cheesecake, yum) and it did not disappoint. We will definitely be back :) read more

My girlfriend and I went this evening to celebrate our 2 year anniversary, from the moment we walked in the atmosphere was welcoming and warm. Our server, Frankie, was exceptional at his job of making everything sound unbelievably appetizing! He recommended the mussel starter paired with the bread & butter. An incredible recommendation that her and I LOVED. I ordered the ribs and they were tender enough to cut just by putting my fork in them. They were an excellent pair with the polenta. My girlfriend had the pork-chop, cooked medium and every bite was delectable. Thank you to Frankie and thank you to the amazing chefs who provided a wonderful showcase of an organized and efficient kitchen. read more

Absolutely incredible meal from start to finish. We got lucky that another couple canceled last minute and were able to score a couple of spots at the kitchen bar. The first thing that struck me was how professional and organized the chef and his staff were. Very clean kitchen, no chaos for a smaller area and very friendly. Our waitress was phenomenal. We started off with a complimentary squash soup. If I had known what it was I would have been hesitant because I loathe butternut squash. This soup tasted like refined lobster bisque. Total game changer. We shared the dumplings, chicken and the iberico special. Each dish was 5* but the chicken was probably the best chicken I have ever had in my life. Perfect pairings, seasonings, and presentation. This is an absolute gem of a restaurant and I hope it stays around for a long time. True farm to table cuisine. read more

I had to come back and update my review to 5 stars. I have been back twice since my original review. The food and cocktails are still amazing but as important...the service has gotten better as well. It seems they have servers now that are familiar with the menu and just have that refined way about them as you would expect here. This restaurant has gotten pretty busy so a reservation is highly recommeded. We have found that if you go when they open and request sitting at the bar, you are usually ok if you didn't make a reservation. Plus, sitting at the bar is really nice if you are not with a group. My husband and I always enjoy talking to the bartenders...Maisey was a real delight on our last visit. Very friendly and engaging! So if you are looking for high quality food and drinks with good service, this is the place to go in Atascadero. ..the bread and butter is so delicious!!! a must! :-) read more

A little slow when I went in so got seated right away and service was super prompt. Sat at the VERY comfy bar seats. Nice, clean look with a nice gas fire trough in the small outdoor seating area (didn't sit there but looks super charming). The food was OUTSTANDING. I had the bread and butter (the perfect touch of honey for a subtle sweetness) and the boar. The meat was so flavorful and tender and paired perfectly with the whiskey crème and mushrooms. If I wasn't traveling through I'd come back every month! read more

Barley and Boar - The Boar - Pubs Near Me - Atascadero, California

Delicious and creative! Loved the fried green tomatoes with crab and the lamb lollipops!!! Sat at the counter and enjoyed watching the chefs perform their craft! Well worth a visit!!! read more

Barley & Boar has consistently delivered great food, and the quality of the dishes is still something we genuinely enjoy. The flavors are well executed, and it's clear the kitchen knows what it's doing. We also have to call out Frankie, who is our favorite server. Frankie is always attentive, professional, and makes the experience feel welcoming every time we visit. That said, one of the things that originally made Barley & Boar stand out was how often the menu changed. It kept things fresh, exciting, and gave us a reason to come back regularly. Lately, those updates seem far less frequent, and the menu has started to feel repetitive if you visit often. Because of that, we've found ourselves coming in less. What once made the restaurant feel unique and dynamic was a big part of its appeal, and without that regular evolution, it has lost a bit of its spark. We still enjoy the food and service, but we do hope to see more menu rotation again in the future. read more

Just found my new favorite restaurant, and we were lucky enough to get a spot at the chef's counter. I'm always fascinated with watching the workings of a kitchen from the chef's counter. It makes the meal more personal and gives you appreciation for the passion and love that goes into each dish. To start, the chef gave us a flavorful and slightly spicy chicken wing to start. I could have eaten a ton of them, but the intent of peaking my interest in the dishes to follow worked. The super tender beef skewers were also outstanding. Their meat prep and temperature was perfect, so my wife and I went with the pork and I had the tri tip special. Both dishes were outstanding! I particularly liked how all the flavors paired so nicely together that it invited you to mix and match each bite instead of eating it separately. Some Yelpers mentioned the portion size was small for the price. Both dishes were plenty of food from my point of view and fairly priced. Can't wait to visit again next time we are visiting our friends in the area. read more

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What an enjoyable experience on our second visit to Barley and Boar. After being seated it took us a bit to decide on our selections from their recently-updated menu. Our Starter: 5 Stars Pastrami brined, grass fed tri-tip skewers, with shiitake mushrooms, and fermented plum steak sauce. Ample (for 2), tender and delicious. Our Entrees: 5 stars - "The Pork" - Iberico pork, basil and coconut sauce, sweet potato croquette, frisée, broccolini, Thai basil. Outstanding. This dish was a well-balanced combination of delicately sweet, satisfyingly savory, surprisingly delectably goodness, and that croquette? Addictive. - "The Bird" - Tender chicken braised in onion miso jus, garlicky golden mashers, and savory carrots. Flavorful and delicious. We paired our entrees with glasses of petite sirah and cuvée. Our server, Darcy was simply delightful. She was attentive, knowledgeable and informative. Would like to return one evening soon to check out their late night happy hour, offered Tuesday - Saturday, from 9 pm to midnight. Only $5 for well drinks, house wine, B&B craft beer, and Fernet-Branca shots. read more

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We were very clear with the waiter about a food allergy (dairy) and he assured us a specific dish - a BLT sandwich - did not have any milk or butter. After one bite, we realized the bread was covered in butter and the sauce had milk in it too. We had asked the server several times if he was sure that the dish was dairy-free and he said yes. Our evening was ruined after this incident and my sister had a horrible night afterwards. Our final days of our trip will be quite uncomfortable as it takes her body 48+ hours to process. They did comp the dish but had the gall to charge a 20% tip on the entire bill, which we had to wait to be removed as we tried to leave quickly to get to our rental. They also forgot to make my dish and I had to wait for it for a long time as others ate. read more

All I can say is, you won't be disappointed. Perfectly unexpected, in the best way possible, from food, to service, and especially ambience.

Had a date night here and the food & drinks were really good. The staff was inviting. Had 2 starters (bread & salad), 2 entrees, 2 desserts, & drinks. The atmosphere was nice, maybe a little crowded. My only complaint was the pricing. $14 for 4 pieces of bread and butter, $16 for a burrata salad that appears to be missing half the burrata. We spent well over $200 for 2 people and didn't have any leftovers. My husband can eat, but I usually take half my dinner home. We loved the bread pudding, but the doughnuts were a little dense for us. It's hard to want to go here again when we spend less at very good, "fancy" restaurant in Pismo that has a sunset ocean view. Prices seem steep for downtown Atascadero. It's definitely worth trying, but not affordable for frequent visits. read more

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Good food, incompetent service - got served an allergen and they forgot one of our dishes Restaurant had great ambiance and the server was very friendly and eager but he was just as clueless. We had a dairy allergy in the group and the person dining asked what dishes had dairy and which ones could be adapted. The server confidently said the BLT had no dairy, so they ordered the BLT. After one bite, the person with the allergy new something was wrong. Indeed, there was both butter and cream in the BLT. They also forgot to bring out a bolognese for one of the other diners, so they had to wait to eat after everyone else. The food was indeed good - but we'll never come back nor do I recommend that anyone with dietary restrictions go here. Clearly, the staff is not trained and they are not informed of what is in the food. They offered meager compensation (did not charge for the BLT or the late dish) - and shamelessly added 20% service to the bill read more

First time dining in and it did NOT disappoint! Everything from cocktails, appetizers, to the main dish was phenomenal, desert was also amazing. Frankie was an amazing host and server very knowledgeable about the menu and gave amazing pairing advice. Will definitely be coming back read more

This small restaurant feels like it belongs in a big cosmopolitan area--but when you look around it's all us, all north county goodness somehow able to pay high prices for the best food in the whole area! The Beef dish was astounding, sauces beyond description, perfect with the setas, a passable if a bit underdone fondant, and even the broccolini divine! The pork belly cannot be missed--every bite was another question around the table--wait, I know that taste, but what is it? Excellent service and a perfect north county splurge! Love it and will return whenever possible! read more

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Always enjoy the new menu items and the vegetarian option "the bloom" the service is always welcoming and the ambiance is great read more

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Have been wanting to try Barley and Boar for a while. We live in Nipomo and go to Paso quite often. Finally got a chance and it was excellent. Service by Frankie was outstanding and every dish was delicious. We will be back! read more