Went to lake Park on Sunday to see the car show and with time to kill afterwards, my girlfriend and…read moreI decided to grab some beer. She was excited to get into A-Town and wanted to spin by Traffic Records, but first Wild Fields Brewhouse. Located near the theater in what seemed like an under used strip mall, Wild Fields anchors down a large portion of the building. It felt like a German brewhouse, walking into a wine, open room with bar and booth seating, along with picnic tables. Arcade games dotted the far walls and the kitchen located at the end of the bar. Lots of stainless steel behind the roll up door with a list of what's :in the tanks" on thew glass behind the bar. The top list showed 20 beers available with Berliner Weiss listed as a 3.99 beer. Nice touch, and show this 3.99 beer rotates, as I returned a few days later. After finishing reviewing all the breweries in Paso for the SLO Beer Guide, A-Town was next on my list, but hadn't got down there until this visit. Talking to a couple at Cal Coast, they both agreed that Learning to Fly was their favorite IPA, so that was my mission, to check out this beer. That said, we each got a flight of beers to share and was able to sample 8 different beers from Atascadero Beach, 4101, Windswept Fields and Porch Drinkin' to Mouse Rock, Hop Clarity and License to Fill. We also tossed in Three Bridges and Oktoberfest. Unfortunately, Learning to Fly was sold out, so we left with a can as well as Cloudbreak. The beers, flawless. While not every style I faithfully drink, like brown ales or a Marzen, but am experienced enough to know a well crafted beer when I taste one. Three Bridges won gold at WBC and GABF in 2022, as did Atascadero Beach. MY second trip back I sampled their English Brown Ale, Pine Mountain Monolith, which took home gold in 2021 and 2022 from GABF and WBC, repeating that in 2022 at GABF. As was recommended to me, Learning to Fly, the 7% WCIPA was incredible. As I summerized in my beer review, "Wild Fields' first flight and still a defining one. Simcoe, Mosaic, and Citra at 7% ABV and 100 IBU -- citrusy, piney, dank, tropical, crushable. The brewery's own mixtape, played from the very beginning. Still sounds good." We didn't sample any food while we were there, but they do have an extensive menu in place. Seems like a fun place to hang out and grab some beer and food. We will be back, thanks for the great beer!

We recently moved to Atascadero with our family of 3 and our 1-year-old son, and Wild Fields…read moreBrewhouse has already become a favorite. It's super family friendly, and our son loves the toddler play area. Our nieces also love the arcade games, so it's a great spot for kids and families. The beer is the best we've had in Atascadero, especially the west coast-style pale ales and IPAs like Atasca-where-o, Afraid of the Grade, Mouse Rock, and Hop Clarity. The staff has always been great, the indoor/outdoor space is awesome for groups, and having a full kitchen makes it even better. We even hosted a small lead-in gathering there the night before our son's 1st birthday party, and it was perfect. We're excited to keep coming back and becoming regulars.

When I go to a gym, I prefer a low-frills, clean, pleasant, and functional facility. I'm…read moreunimpressed by juice bars and fanciness. Same goes for breweries since I'm there for great beer. Tent City Beer Co. has outstanding beers, indoor/outdoor seating, friendly and efficient bartender, without the frills. No big screens, music pounding, or fancy furnishings. This I like and I'll definitely be back! Thank you Tent City for keeping it real. Tip: parking in the back and use the back door to enter.

It's fun and a chill place. Every one there was so nice. The beer is sooo good, so many to choose…read morefrom. The service was on point always checking in with us to see how we were doing. Oh and I can't forget the mascot, ;) a beautiful cat. He brought such happiness to the whole place. They don't serve food but there is a place that will bring food and they are fantastic! Such a great experience thank you guys!

Located on El Camino, across from the Carlton, is Ancient Owl. The modern beer garden has great…read moreservice and lively atmosphere. They have tons of seating and even a higher deck to lookout to the main drag. Live music is a plus. Tons of beer on tap. This night they had pizza and the people I was with enjoyed it. *Overall, you want a beer garden type atmosphere, then this is your place*

An open air "beer garden" with picnic tables offer a friendly and congenial atmosphere to hang out…read morewith friends. The beer menu is wisely sorted so it's easy to see what they are pouring by type of beer. Service is fast and friendly. Recommended if you like beer in an airy and communal environment.

I knew of Spent Grain when Cal Coast Beer Company collaborated on Party Pants, a pale ale. I…read morefurther knew about the "brewery" when I started research on my SLO beer guide project and seeing Chris on a recent podcast, I knew this was the sort of brewery I wanted to get into. Chris isn't new to the beer scene and has been around since the early 90s brewing beer as the former owner/brewer of Dunbar. Nowadays, his operation is small. Not sure "nano" accurately describes his operation in A-Town, but after tasting his beer... Tucked in the halls of a mix-use building, with a commercial street front on El Camino Real, with residential upstairs, his placement is very unique. One does not just walk in, from off the street, sit down and order a pint. No, this is more of a speakeasy type brewery, the first I have come across, where you must first, find the right door and second text Chris to get in. I met him at the door on a Tuesday and he took me into his brewery, just as one other guy was getting ready to head out. It's one of those places you can really get to the people and the owner because it's so small and inviting. It was brew day and the smells were inviting, boiled wort and spent grain. A very unique spot as you walk through a roll up door into the brewery and see all that is going on in this place. All sorts of items dotted the walls, patches and pins, wall art, stickers and skateboard decks. All sorts of stainless steel from Ss Brewtech line two walls, the heart of his operation. The beer? Fantastic! This is the second brewery in A-Town I have visited and reviewed and his beers are all quality. What's even better is he's brewing with some experimental hops you don't normally see. I missed Bodacious, as it wasn't on tap, but was able to sample Celestial Krush, a 6% pale ale, Strata Da Da Da, a WCIPA and Carpenter Red, with a taster of the Robust Porter. Each beer masterfully crafter and full of flavor. Won't be the last time I text 805-464-7172 to gain access to what Chris has created. Definitely make this stop part of your A-Town adventure. Great guy. Great beer.

The most unique and intimate brewery in Atascadero. You have to text to make a reservation and be…read morewelcomed in. It's so worth it! I'd recommend doing the full taster menu and then ordering a pint of your favorite. There's such a variety of styles of beer available and it seems like the options change frequently.

The food was amazing. Had the ramon with steak. Really did not need the steak, broth was amazing…read more The staff was so on point. He took such good care of us. But at the same time was never intrusive. He was great. Thank you

Good stuff all the way around! Great selection of beers -- although they were out of our first…read morechoice. :-( The Blackened Salmon Sandwich was perfect. Nice size fillet. Cooked just right, not dry. Nicely seasoned and just enough tasty tartar sauce. The arugula and tomato topped it off nicely. (Sorry, no photos because I devoured it.) Service was pleasant and attentive. Several TVs for sports viewing, if you can get the right angle. What is a 2.99% (not quite 3.00%) "Operations Fee" tacked on to the bill? Is it because of this: "This business has a 2.99% Cash Adjustment Discount built into all pricing." Tell me this upfront or build it into the food and beverage prices. Sorry, this is a deal breaker for me. Others will tell me to get over it. Street parking only. No private lot.

This was the first time at this blast and brew. There is another location in Paso. I do not know if…read morethere are independently owned or the same. We arrived around 4:30 on a weekday and it was pretty slow with a few people there. I liked the full bar with spirits. It just the beer and wine on tap. The arcade area was a hit for the kids. I also saw a dance room. The location is clean and well decorated. The food was good. Our servers are kind and sweet. My only complaint was the time it took to get the food and the section on tap that required the card was completely out of carbonation. All the beers were a little flat. Thankfully the games kept the kids busy while we waited for food and there was a bar that you can get other drinks from.

Been going for a while now and can say it's a regular place for us. Good food value and great vibe…read more Something for everyone. Pizza, burgers, beer, appetizers, all good quality. Service is prompt and amiable. We'll be coming back.

I was as guest at the hotel and decided to order food and have it in my room. The atmosphere in the…read morerestaurant is very nice but I did take away. Service was good, food was delicious and portions were large. I would definitely eat there again on my next stay.

Happy hour from 4-6PM at the restaurant/bar in Springhill Suites…read more Bartender is friendly and courteous. Can take the beer to the pool (have to get the beer in a plastic cup), and the drafts are COLD. Gonna be getting a few more over the next few days.

It's been awhile since we have been to this cider house! This was our go to place in the area until…read moreother cider houses opened with outdoor spaces! Given we were staying nearby by, we popped in for a drink or two! And I am glad we did! This cider house has really developed since we've been here last! If you like traditional British cider, then this is your place! If you fancy sweet cider like ACE, then you make want to skip this place! This place offers really dry ciders! Typical of what you will find in the UK! So the name of this cider house is appropriate! The cider are also strong: ciders range from 7-11 percent! Yes 11 percent: that's a good punch for a cider! All the ciders were great! We appreciate the bartender in letting us sample the ciders before getting our pints! The cider house also features music! During music nights the place fills up: so get there early for a good seat! The couch is super comfy! In summary: definitely worth the stop if you like dry cider!

This place was awesome! I was coming to the area for wine tasting, but as I was looking up places…read moreto eat this place popped on on Yelp. The biggest selling point to me is that people said on Yelp that the ciders are not too sweet, and that's EXACTLY the case. I'm so use to every cider I have always being really sweet, but these are not, just really good flavor. There are multiple ciders on tap, each one having their own backstory. You might think, cider is cider, are the flavors really that different? But each one comes from a different varietal blend of apples and they're also brewed using different methods. There's a menu that tells you about the apples of each one. Each one has a different alcohol content, and they have very unique flavors. I highly recommend getting a sampler flight, then getting a glass of your favorite one. Just be careful, some of them are pretty strong haha so uber or have a designated driver. I also want to add, the bartender was extremely friendly and loved talking about the ciders, and the entire room has a nice whimsical ambiance. The bar has an old-english pub feel to it, and there's a stage in the back of the room that I guess they do music performances on. We came later in the day and had just missed the music, the bartender said that they do a community jam every week where people just bring their instruments and jam out. Sounds really fun! Oh yea, I also forgot to mention as we were about to leave some locals came in and we were talking to them for a bit. Super nice people, this place definitely curates a really welcoming environment great for both locals and out of towners alike. And parking is super easy, it has its own lot, and there's also plenty of street parking because it's located in an industrial cul-de-sac.

Wow! I visited today for a late lunch break and was so impressed: the service, cleanliness & food…read moremade my day. I ordered a Chicken Enchilada Combo plate that included rice & beans. The enchilada was tender, flavorful and delicious. The refried beans & rice were also so very tasty & freshly cooked. Before my meal arrived I enjoyed a draft IPA and some complimentary chips. The green sauce salsa was delicious - setting me up in a good way for my lunch to follow. I mentioned to the wait staff that today was my Anniversary and she gifted my wife & I with a generous portion of their homemade Flan to go... my wife is going to be very happy! I will be back and will also recommend my family friends. (I would have posted a photo of the combination plate but it was gone the time I pulled my phone out to start my review).

Located in a strip mall, plenty of parking on a busy Friday night. Ordering was easy at the…read morecounter. Complimentary chips and salsa were self serve. Service was good. The gentleman helping us were patient and super helpful. There were a number of items out. The staff were apologetic and good at communicating with us after we had already ordered. The staff were also great about cleaning the tables as diners have to bus their own tables. The carne asada super burrito was a hearty portion. It served as two meals for me. The carne asada had great flavor. I'm a big fan of lettuce in my burrito. I should have read the description better and omitted that. Other than that, the burrito was good. The star of the meal was the fish ceviche tostada. Generous portion of fish. Excellent flavors. Love that there wasn't an up charge for avocado. The chips and salsa were complimentary. I don't know if it was just a batch that had been sitting out at the end of dinner rush, but they were on the stale side. The salsas were awesome.

The older blonde lady always seems to have a bad attitude when I walk in there to buy something,…read morethe other employees are well mannered though.

Great selection of liquors and ciders. However, the service could be friendlier. I go here when…read moreStagecoach does not carry what I want.